Affordable Home Repairs, Inc.
30 years carpentry experience. Self-employed doing home improvement work since July, 1992. Winfield resident, married, with 3 grown children. Specializing in all carpentry-related trim work, basements, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, door and window installation, drywall installation and other home improvement needs.
Affordable Home Repairs-Sam Cannella Do not hire this contractor. His work is good but his personality is very unprofessional. He belittled me, made me feel stupid and incompetent, complained about everything, only worked 3-4 hours a day and overcharged. An example of his personality . His van leaks oil. He asked me to lay down cardboard in my driveway so his van did not leak oil on the driveway- which was thoughtful. However, one day I did not put the cardboard exactly right. He got of his van and hit his fist twice on the side of his van. It was not my responsibility as a customer to provide cardboard for the van. He should have brought the cardboard with him and put in the spot he wanted. He complained I did not have beverages on hand for him. Not my responsibility to provide beverage to contractors. Told me that he was using his tools to complete my projects. Every contractor I have hired has always provided their own tools. That is part of the job. Not sure why he even made the comment. He also told said and I quote Well knowing you, you do not care how things look. First of all that is not a comment you make to a customer. Second, I would not be trying to fixing up the house if I did not care how things looked. Sam is honest and supplied me with his tax number. He agreed to replace the ceiling fan he had installed (because it was wobbly) with a ceiling light. I told him I would pay for the light if he would install for free. When I l left a text message (because I wanted in writing) to state I had purchased the light and I wanted to confirm I was not going to be charged. Sam replied (actual statement) Why do you feel the need to remind me on things?? Do you think I just started yesterday? Being a single lady, I have used contractors for over 20 years and have never had a problem with one until Sam. My other contractors always treated me with respect; in fact, several of them have become friends. I am nervous about posting this review that Sam will vandalize the outside of my house. If I have any damage, he will be the first one I suspect.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
0.5
Christopher T.
08/2023
0.5
Worst experience ever with an Angi.com "Professional", highly-rated 4.2 star contractor; who, not only failed to install a new interior door, but caused excessive damage to the door frame, moulding, drywall and paint. Getting Angi.com to resolve this disaster is an ongoing nightmare.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
0.5
value
0.5
responsiveness
1.5
Rose P.
10/2022
5.0
Knows his b7siness. Does what he says he will do. Always arrived on time and is very personable. Would hire him again!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Jack B.
07/2022
5.0
Sam is experienced and very good attentive at what needs to be done. Honest and caring person. Starts early and on time. Always cleans up at end of day. Rates are good and on par with the quality of work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,250
Rick W.
07/2022
3.0
Took longer than estimated. Complained about everything.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
Doug S.
03/2022
5.0
Sam worked hard to make sure the project was completed properly. He always arrived on time/early and cleaned up each day. He was reasonably priced and his communication was excellent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert R.
09/2021
5.0
Actually, have only spoken with him by phone at this point premature review, unless you have a place to state that
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Liz K.
05/2021
4.5
Great communication! My parents and I are really pleased with their grab bar installation. Sam took care to make the process as efficient as possible.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Simon C.
11/2020
4.0
He is a fast worker, and reasonable rate
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joel S.
09/2020
5.0
job was done just perfect thank you Sam
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
gail r.
07/2020
4.5
Timely, and efficient
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.5
Yes, I recommend this pro
ketan p.
07/2020
4.0
would recommend.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ann H.
06/2020
5.0
Sam provided a fabulous finished laundry room for us. He always cleaned up the area when he was done working for the day which we thought was great.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
bob z.
05/2020
5.0
excellent work, would hire again
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Cathy W.
04/2020
5.0
Provided excellent customer service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ginny G.
03/2020
4.0
Very nice man and you can tell he's been in the business a long time. He definitely knows his stuff!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ANNAMARIE B.
02/2020
5.0
Affordable Home Repairs is very efficient and gave an estimate in just hours of my initial phone call.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gale C.
02/2020
4.0
There were two job involved, the second has not started yet. Would want to give more comments after second job is complete
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
SANDRA K.
02/2020
5.0
Kept the appointment came exactly on the time he said he would be there, identified another project that needs attention in the bathroom, would definitely hire him to do that bathroom update in the near future