Andy Sjostrom Handyman Services

I was able to use Andy's online service to schedule an estimate. He came on time and was able to give a reasonable estimate. We were able to schedule for the work to be done the following week. Andy and Tony did a great job. They fixed the pocket door which required the door moulding to be removed for access to the track. They patched the moulding. They also adjusted one door latch so the bathroom door would close and stay closed. They adjusted the front screen door (made of heavy wood) so that it fits within the frame properly. then I asked them if they could take a look at two vintage sconces that I had rewired. I had planned to install them myself but am glad that I did not because I had not rewired them properly. They fixed the wiring and installed. Came in right on budget.

Andy scheduled a date within my required, short time frame,he and his partner arrived on time and completed all items on my list in the estimated time, even with a couple of trips to the hardware store. Once they walked through my list, they explained everything there were going to do in detail and all of the work was completed to my satisfaction and passed my Village's re-inspection. I spoke with Andy about remodeling at my new home and will definitely keep him on the top of my list for minor repairs and for remodeling work.

This was the first company I have used that was referred by Angie's List. The money I paid to join Angie's List was worth it just to find this great company. I couldn't be happier. I called Andy for an estimate, which needed to be done quickly as I had the waterproofing company coming on Feb. 9th. He got back to me quickly. The estimate seemed high but they got such good reviews on the List, and I needed things done correctly and quickly, so I hired them, and I'm glad I did. They not only did the work that was requested by PermaSeal, but made other helpful suggestions. They installed a plastic barrier with a zipper to keep dust from the upstairs and put down a protective material on our stairs. We have an older home. While they were here they also fixed a hall light fixture, broken toilet (you had to press & hold down the lever to flush the toilet), front door lock & broken refridgerator vent. They were punctual and professional. Yes, they charge $90.00/hr. but they don't mess around. They were fast and highly skilled workmen. I had a lot of work to be done and they came in under their original estimate. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again and am getting an estimate from them to finish the basement.

Very professional from start to end. Detailed initial scope of work and estimate. Andy took great care of the surrounding house environment ( plastic drop cloths, air handling, general cleanup) throughout the project. Quality of trim and drywall work was superior.

I found them on Angie’s list. He said they would not be able to do the work. They recommended somebody else. They were good. They came over pretty fast. They were trustworthy. I have kept their card. Next time if I need them, I would call them.

I contacted them for a job, he came and looked out, but he told me he couldn’t do it, as it was a big job for him. He still gave some valuable advice. I will use him again in the future.

Contacted Andy by e-mail for a quote and set up work appointment within days. Andy even gave the name of another company in case we needed the work done sooner.

Andy is the only handyman I've used who I would hire again. He came to do an estimate and then was able to schedule repairs for a variety of work at my convenience. While he was replacing the gas connector on the dryer he noticed a tiny gas leak coming from the gas valve. He fixed it and also showed me how to use detergent to check for leaks in the future. Since he had disconnected the dryer vent to do the repair, he also cleaned it, which was awesome. He offered to fix a couple of other small things he noticed. When one turned out not to be a quick fix, he gave an estimate of what it would entail. Andy and Tony worked very quickly, cleaned up after themselves and were very pleasant to have around the house. Because Andy does such good work he is very busy and is usually booking 1 1/2 - 2 weeks in advance, but his work is worth a short wait.

This contractor/handyman was responsive from initial telephone inquiry through his excellent, detailed estimate, scheduling, excellent workmanship, and clean-up. He provided protection for an adjacent tiny tree and noted adjacent serious problems needing repair.

The before and after pictures that I took show that the work was done very well. The cleanup was thorough and I am very satisfied and happy that I didn't have to replace the whole window. The cost was fair and I would highly recommend Andy. I guess i just did.

He does really thorough work. He is really good at helping us find the best price for what we are looking for, and doing good quality work. We can get on his schedule quickly and he does the work quickly.

Shade was my primary concern and it was mounted correctly. Andy was on-time, efficient, and professional. Work was done well and everything cleaned up. I am very satisfied.

I scheduled an appointment with Andy, and his associate arrived on time to complete the work agreed upon (and some more besides). I'm a landlord that was turning over an apartment for the new tenant thus had a compressed time line. It was a relief to me that all the tasks on my list were done on the same day as promised. If I have an issue it was that Andy has a top-end hourly rate. I have to balance that against having the work done and, in fact, having electrical problems that existed for decades finally fixed. I strongly recommend Andy and have actually had him back to do additional work. Both he and his associate were professional, did good, quality work and were patient with my list of things to do which grew even after he arrived. Luckily it was possible to accomplish all the tasks in the amount of time I reserved. I would recommend him to my friends, and I will use him again. . . . oh and they clean up after themselves . . . (almost) priceless.

We have hired Andy several times, and each time we have been very happy with his professionalism, friendliness, honesty, and the quality of his work. Most recently, he installed a handrail leading into my mother-in-law's bedroom. Apart from the very nice job (both aesthetically and in terms of the solidity of the work), we also appreciated how quickly Andy made room in his schedule to accommodate us. In the past, Andy has patched a roof leak and advised us on what work we needed done by roofers, and installed a baseboard heater. In addition to the quality of the work, Andy is set apart from the rest both by the way he listens to what you need and by the way he thoroughly explains the options for doing the work. He wants to make sure work is done right. His price is a little high, but for someone who genuinely cares about his work and is honest and open and straightforward, it's well worth it. We feel very lucky to have found him and plan to call him every time we need handyman services of any kind.

From the initial contact of scheduling an appointment, Andy (and his support staff) were extremely helpful. We had Andy come for an estimate first. He spotted a dangerous situation with our daughter's ceiling fan and advised us that it's a safety issue and we should make the mounting of a new ceiling fan a priority. We did that and now that ceiling fan, which he mounted through to the attic, is the most secure in the entire house! He also mounted a large flat-screen TV in the basement. Andy found a cost effective way to fix our front storm door so that we didn't have to buy another one. Not only was he the most reasonable price-wise of the hand-ful of others we talked to, he was respectful of our time, very courteous in his approach and extremely helpful. We have already set another appointment to get more work done with him. I would highly, highly recommend him to anyone looking to get big or small jobs done.

Fascia repair: Sjostrom rounded the 45 minute repair job to one-half hour and charged me $75, which I considered more than fair. No problems have arisen, though we have been through several big storms since June. Front door repair: Andy was actually able to straighten and save the original piece of wood. After the work, he pointed out several easy weatherization improvements that could be made to the door and the doorframe. The visit was 'No Charge', a very agreeable price for a high quality repair.

Couldn't be more pleased. Will definately call on Andy again in the future.

He was top-rated on Angie's List so that's why I went with him. What stood out most was that he was very organized and professional in the way he scheduled everything. His communication was extremely good. He was very clear about the work he recommended and he was very clear about what his terms were. He came out for a free estimate and gave me a very detailed run-down of the things that he recommended and how much they would cost. His scheduling process was really easy to navigate and really clear. His organization and professionalism were the overall impression I got. He told me that he and his partner were the only ones that do any of the work that they schedule. He has a call service that answers the phone and I was surprised because it seemed like it was just him. In retrospect, it was actually good that he had a call service handling his scheduling and I actually liked that. When he came out for the estimate, it was just him. He was very friendly and very clear. When he came to do the work, it was him and his partner. All day the two of them were very clear about what they were doing and what the ramifications were. It was a very painless experience. It was a very positive experience. I actually don't know about the price because I didn't do any comparisons. It was more expensive than I expected handyman services to be. I am new to home ownership so I don't really know. I haven't done any comparing. The work that I got was worth the money that I spent. In terms of value or in terms of price, it was very good even though it was higher than I had budgeted for. Their responsiveness was very good. His scheduling was impeccable. They were originally supposed to come a week later. He had a cancellation so he called up and asked if he could come that day. He even came a week early, which was great. He was very punctual. He also called me an hour beforehand to let me know what his schedule was. It was extremely good communication. I do like to comparison shop. He did an incredible job. I probably will end up going with him for a lot of future projects, but I do like to check out the competition as well. I don't like to just go with one person. I am likely to use him again in the future but I will also probably try other services as well and try and get different quotes.

I would definitely hire them back for future projects.

Very happy with service, went very well.

When Andy went to the lumberyard to pick up the wood, he found cedar on sale. He got me cedar, which is higher quality than originally planned, for approximately the same price. In replacing the old fence, Andy and his assistant had to dig up and move some large, heavy rocks, which slowed the project but was done without hesitation or complaint. Andy was very careful to protect my lilac bushes, which adjoin the fence. The fence posts were set level and grounded in concrete, which is much better than what I originally had. Fence posts were topped with lovely copper finials. Because my house is 100 years old, I wanted to maintain a bit of an antique look, so the original old, metal gate was reinstalled. The new fence is a work of art. I am thrilled with it and it makes a great backdrop for my flower garden and nature photography, as well as protecting my property. Cleanup was prompt and thorough. Andy also gave me advice on how to treat cedar.

Andy brought a friend so the job was finished sooner than otherwise. They each worked on different repairs, and everything was done quite well. They each explained what they had done and showed me the finished work. They were pleasant, and it turned out we had mutual friends! That's one of the reasons I like to hire someone local to do work for me.

I initially contacted Andy through his website but received no reply. I called a week later and he said the site had technical issues. Andy came by our condo to do an estimate on building a custom cabinet to disguise the washing machine in our kitchen. He took a number of measurements and seemed excited by the job (also by the prospect that several other unit owners in the building were requesting a similar cabinet to be built). Given the financial opportunity, I assumed that Andy would be active in pursuing the business. However, after he left, he never followed up with an estimate, phone call, or email, so we continued our search.

I called Andy to get an estimate on replacing the back porch, stairs and railing. His inspection revealed that an upright beam under the rear of the house was leaning outward and recommended that that be replaced also. I agreed. During the course of the work, they discovered that the support beam had been perched on a pile of large rocks which had to be removed. Removal of the rocks took considerable time and effort, but the final price for this project was exactly as estimated. Also per the estimate, the project was completed in three days. Andy and his assistant did an excellent job. The finished product was much higher quality than the original and very attractive. I am very pleased with Andy's work.

It went very well and he did an excellent job as usual. He is very prompt with emails, timeliness, and finished the job in one day. He also cleaned up quickly after himself.