I do all the small jobs that no one else wants to do. I specialize in small building improvements. I suggest that you make a list before I come over. That way we don't forget to do something that you really wanted done. I work by the hour and scratch things off your list rather quickly.
Business highlights
35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
SMALL JOBS, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LARGER JOBS.
Services we don't offer
I have been doing smaller jobs for over twenty years and know the people to recommend to do the items that I can't.
He was pleasant, professional and very knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions and completed the work very quickly. I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: He repaired a closet door, repaired a broken kitchen cabinet shelf, hung curtain rods and towel rack.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
David G.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service
+ 0 more
Have use Kirk many times and work is always great. Will continue to use him again.
Description of Work: Fixed door going down to family room. Changed bulbs in fixture in kitchen, which I always have trouble going.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Jennifer G.
08/2014
5.0
handyman service, doors
+ 0 more
Kirk was very responsive, punctual and courteous. He replaced an old, rotting door into my garage and did so faster and for less than his original estimate. I will definitely contact him again for small jobs around the house.
Description of Work: Installed a new side door into my garage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Shirley A.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 more
Originally called him the week before on a Friday to set-up appointment but he wasn't sure when he would be available and stated it would be sometime the following week and would give me a call. He called on Monday, June 2nd and said he could come out that day. I was surprised he was available that soon. He came out on time and took a look inside the toilet which had problems with the water not rising back up. He had to replace a part in the toilet that had warn off and it took no longer than 45 minutes including having to drive to Home Depot for the part down the street. The price was very reasonable. Overall, I was very happy and satisfied with the service.
Description of Work: Fixed the toilet in the guest bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$58
Donna M.
04/2014
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Great, I have used this service previously. Would definitely recommend. It's nice to do business with someone who returns calls, arrives on schedule and does a good job!
Description of Work: Repaired 2 doors that were sticking, put up smoke detector, replaced battery , put up glass cover on outdoor light.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Robert M.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Kirk was not able to perform work requested. However, he referred a local plumber without hesitation. Moreover, I was very pleased with the referral.
Description of Work: Responded to my request for a service call
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David G.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Excellent looks wonderful and we are enjoying it very much
Description of Work: Put up ceramic glass tiles on kitchen wall--bacsplash
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Jordan S.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
He said that the insulation job that I was also going to have him do was too big for him but he is great. I absolutely adore him. His pricing is low and exceptionally reasonable. I dislike that he works alone because then he cannot do the job that I wanted done now but that is his call. I get it. Sometimes I also wish I work alone. As a man, he is very professional and very straightforward. He does good work, shows up when he says that he is going to show up and cleans up after himself.
Description of Work: I used Kirk Powers of Powers Building Improvement in May for the replacement of an exhaust fan on a vaulted ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Shirley A.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
+ 1 more
Kirk was always on time and very courteous. He came the first time to fix the toilet and doorbell and always explained what needed to be done. A week later, the doorbell still wasn't working so he came back out on Saturday and called to let me know what time he would be there. He took a look at the issue with the doorbell and stated it was the transformer. He replaced what needed to be done and the doorbell was finally working I will definitely use his services again. If there's something that needs to be done that he can't do, he will give you a referral to someone who can. You can leave messages on his voicemail and he will get back to you at least the same day. If you need little things to be fixed around the house and you live in the south suburbs, Kirk is the person to call. Very nice guy who seems to know what he's doing. The prices are also reasonable. He accepts only cash and/or checks.
Description of Work: Replaced a part in the toilet tank so its easier to flush and fixed the doorbell that wouldn't ring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$116
Kerri M.
08/2013
5.0
handyman service, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
Kirk is amazing. He's done everything at our house, from putting in new light fixtures to ripping out an old, dilapidated fence, to overseeing and doing most of a small bathroom update. He usually can come over the same day I call and his work is perfect. His referrals are always trustworthy too.
Description of Work: replaced lights, installed fans
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
joanne Y.
07/2013
5.0
fencing, handyman service
+ 0 more
Kirk was prompt, efficient, and his fair. He returned my call in a reasonable time frame, set up and appointment, and completed the job the same day. He remoed two old damaged fence posts, dug holes for two new posts, replaced posts and repaired the crossbars on a very damaged old fence section. He was very hard-working, efficient and professional. He charged $200.00 for labor and worked very h****** a very hot day for about three hours. I will definitely be calling him again!
Description of Work: Two fenceposts needed replacement and some sections of fence needed repair from storm damage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Laurie F.
06/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Kirk was very prompt in returning my initial phone call. At the time, I knew that my fence needed repair, but I couldn't articulate what exactly needed to be done. Kirk was very proactive. He went to my backyard while I was at work, and by the time I got home he had called me with a plan of action and an estimated cost. I told him that he could come the next day to repair and he arrived on schedule. The repair took less than an hour. His price was very reasonable. And the repair has been very successful! Kirk also provided recommendations on plumbing and electrical technicians. I would absolutely recommend him and use his services again.
Description of Work: Kirk repaired a section of my fence that had fallen down and would not stay up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$74
David G.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service
+ 0 more
Excellent and works just right
Description of Work: Installed light with sensor for back yard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
LYNN C.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Mr. Powers arrived on time as scheduled and completed the job in less then an hour. He is knowledgeable, efficient and pleasant. Very happy with his work and price, we will definitely use his services again soon.
Description of Work: Installation of kitchen faucet, repaired tub drain latch, tightened toilet base and repaired the kitchen cabinet door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
David C.
10/2012
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
We have hired him several times throughout the last ten years. For larger jobs, it can be a little price, but the quality is worth it. He is quick to jobs large and small and he does good quality of work. We are happy with his work.
Description of Work: We have hired him for handyman work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$115
JOY R.
05/2012
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I called Kirk because I like to keep my money local. He returned the call promptly and we arranged a day and time convenient for both of us. I had originally wanted him for just one job but he was able to accomplish other small tasks that had been bugging me for months. He was polite and knowledgeable, and I would certainly use him again.
Description of Work: Kirk did several jobs for me, including removing a broken bulb from my outdoor light fixture, cementing loose tiles in the foyer and pulling a telephone wire through the wall. He gave me good advice on the projects and the price was more then fair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
St Andrew U.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 more
Kirk is always prompt, professional and cheerful. He did a great job and it didn't take long. He even cleaned up some lime deposits from around the edges of the old faucet that showed when the the new faucet was in place.
Description of Work: Kirk installed a new kitchen faucet for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Dana D.
11/2011
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking
+ 1 more
We tried Kirk about 3 years ago and we love his work and his pricing is pretty fair( usually) that we keep using him for various projects for our home and our 2 businesses. Kirk is our handyman. We trust him now to the point that we don't even get other quotes for things. We just call him up and he shows up and gets the job done! Thank you Kirk!
Description of Work: Kirk can do it all, except for electrical. He has put items together for us, he has painted, he has repaired almost whatever. He can do a lot of handy services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David G.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
If he can't do it, he won't attempt to do it and give you the name of someone else who can. He's done a bunch of stuff for me though, whatever he can do he will do but he will not try if he can't. He works all by himself so he doesn't take on big jobs. It's very good work.
Description of Work: He put new garage lights in and he changed a light fixture.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
David G.
09/2011
5.0
fencing, woodworking
+ 0 more
It was a great experience, I recommend him. The workmanship was very good. If there was something wrong he would come back and fix it. I have used him for a about 4 to 5 years.
Description of Work: I had some open spaces in the basement that he sealed for me with wood and he lined my whole backyard with a wooden poles to support a fence.
Always returns calls promptly. Always on time. I have been very satisfied with his service and price.
Description of Work: Repaired water damage to my dry wall, replaced damaged wallpaper. Installed ice melting device on my roof to prevent damage from happening again. Installed electrical outlet on my outside wall. He did several other handyman jobes also at the same time. Has done other jobs previously. I have always been very satisfied with his service..
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Jo H.
08/2011
5.0
fencing, handyman service
+ 0 more
My wood privacy fence was leaning. I thought the post was rotted and needed to be replaced. Mr. Powers gave me a quote for this scenario but then lowered it because it turns out the post was fine. The tree roots had just dislodged the post. Mr Powers put the post back in place and charged me the amount appropriate for the work completed. I would happily use this company again and would recommend him to anyone else needing work that he may be capable of.
Description of Work: Repaired my leaning wooden privacy fence.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Barbara L.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 more
He recommended a plumber, who came the same day that I called and did an excellent job. This plumber praised the work that Kirk has done for other people, and I have other work that I will ask Mr. Kirk to do that is within his range of services.
Description of Work: Mr Kirk called back promptly to say that he does not install new water heaters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Allan F.
02/2011
5.0
fencing, handyman service
+ 0 more
Called Kirk Powers and left msg. Rec'd call either the same day or the next day. Kirk came right over and recommended another contractor (Fencemaster). As a courtesy to me Kirk wrote a 'guestimate' for repairs as he only works on wooden fences. My fence is a chain link fence. The estimate was used to gain a monetary reduction in my billing from the foundation repair company (PermaSeal).
Description of Work: Vendor provided an estimate of damage to a chain link fence caused by another contractor while doing foundation repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
MICHAEL S.
06/2010
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, plumbing
+ 2 more
Kirk is efficient, trustworthy and polite. Very knowledgeable and always goes over options with you to confirm he understands what you want.
Description of Work: Attic fans (initial install), ceiling fans, drywall repairs, painting, other electrical work on outlets and switches, faucet replacements
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Fencing,
Drywall,
Ceiling Fans,
General Remodeling,
Gutter Cleaning,
Interior Painting
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KIRK POWERS – POWERS BUILDING IMPROVEMENT is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.