Paul W. Gerzon Handyman & Carpentry Services

We needed a light fixture fixed. Paul was extremely prompt in responding, asked the right questions, and managed to fix the issue the same day. On top of that - his costs are very reasonable. We are really impressed with his professionalism and work quality. Would definitely be contacting him for all our handyman needs.

Cut fine-adjustments for proper sizing, and installed custom-made wood storm door in front entry. Work was scheduled 2 weeks after initial contact.

Perfectly. Paul is very responsive, a great communicator, and is a great problem solver. He is also very funny and easy going. I highly recommend!

Everything went well. Paul works hard and seems to enjoy the challenge of each project and successfully finishing it.

The small tasks went well in general - making doors latch etc. However, the plumbing work of fixing a shower handle that wouldn't fully shut off was not correct. Basically, the handle was so loose, that when you turned it to be warm, gravity would pull the handle (lever style) all the way to hot. We dealt with it for a while, but then something came loose in the internal fixture and the shower wouldn't turn off. I had to pay a plumber to come fix it (for another $300). Paul did tell me that he wasn't a plumber, but if he couldn't do a professional job, he should not have attempted it. In addition, the door handle on a swing door had previously been pulled out of the door. His fix (not sure what it was) didn't last for more than 6 weeks or so. It pulled out again. All in all, he is a fix-it kind of person that is probably just fine for small tasks that don't require a lot of skill. Basically - I could have figured out everything he did if I had the tools and the time. Next time, I'll spend the money on some tools and do it myself. It was about $650 for time and materials.

Paul was punctual and very professional according to the tenants. Because I could not be on site we communicated by phone while he worked. Whenever there was a decision to be made he sent me pictures and gave me options. He then went to purchase the required materials and installed them. He got all the work done in the time he had forecast. He was friendly and proactive in his communications. He has a very good eye for the little things - in some cases he suggested simple repairs on items I had overlooked - very good. I saw his work a couple days later and it all looked great. Overall I am very happy with his work and will work with him again.

I am going to try to write an honest and thorough review based on my experience. First of all, I hired him based on his many good reviews. I did notice a couple bad reviews that commented on lack of professionalism, but opted to focus on the overwhelming number of good reviews. For starters, my first few emails went un-noticed in his inbox - but after that, communication went smoothly other than some confusion in his calendar on the dates of service. To be honest, I sensed something odd over the phone in terms of personality, but ignored it. He arrived and did a good job with the A/C removal...but early on I noticed something off in terms of his professionalism and what was appropriate for conversation and action. My electrician also happened to be onsite that morning and also commented this to me. I decided to ignore this since he was doing good work....until my new window was broken - a legitimate accident - but it shouldn't have happened...and this is where things went rapidly downhill in my mind. He acknowledged that this was his fault and he would pay for the repair, but when I jumped in to tell him this was a new window and might need a whole new sash, he asked that i let him finish and not interrupt (i felt that this was inappropriate) - he didn't seem to comprehend how upsetting it was to have a brand new window end up broken (even if it would get fixed) and i had to tell him that it was best if he just left at that point since I was so frustrated. Furthermore, when discussing how timing would even work to get the window fixed, he discussed my leaving him a key - which I told him i was uncomfortable with - and he seemed confused that this would be an issue for me. And somewhere in the middle of this while he was waiting for me, he just flopped himself on my floor on his back and sighed out-loud...the whole experience just seemed so unprofessional.... I've worked with alot of different people since buying a new home and dealt with lots of different personalities, but this was the first time I opted not to hire again. On top of that, he was running late that morning (for legitimate reasons due to another job) and knew I had late afternoon/early evening plans - but still chose to take an hour long lunch break in town at a local restaurant rather than packing a lunch and trying to finish on time....

The plumber had taken out a large, roughly 1'x2', chunk of drywall. I contacted Paul about repairing it. He replied within a couple of hours and was able to come by shortly after that. He was quick, professional, thorough and polite. He explained what he had done and cleaned up well.

No problems. He was several minutes late. You can argue for the service industry, that is still an "A" rating. However, being early or on time has to count for something too, especially having a short travel distance outside of rush hour.

We had just started leasing a house to a new tenant. The tenant had alerted us to some issues with some of the electrical outlets. We also knew there were issues with some of the doors that would need to be addresses. We also wanted to install new lighting in the house and repair some of the existing lighting if possible. We weren't sure if we needed an electrician as in a new house, the wiring would not be an issue. But in a hundred year old house, this could be a lot trickier. Paul advertised that he could do small electrical jobs and was up front about saying that he wouldn't know what required an electrician until he could take a look at the wiring. Paul did a great job with the doors, with the replacement of the non-working outlets and dealing with the lighting that was straightforward. He also helped us understand what we would need from an electrician (replacement of electrical boxes, etc.) which was a great help as well.

Paul and his colleague Gary came to our residence on multiple occasions for a basement remodel project. We demo'd a kitchenette, moved some water lines, replaced a main shutoff value, replaced an outdoor water spigot with a freeze-proof model, ran a new fridge water line (pex), pulled and stapled new romex and installed electrical boxes, tiled the floor where the old kitchen cabinets were located, built a corner box with removable top to house the water meter and main shutoff. Everything went smoothly and Paul/Gary worked quickly. The quality of the work is superb. As usual, Paul was courteous, on time, and helped clean up the site.

I contacted Paul through Angie's List and he responded the next day. He requested that I email him with details about the job. This is were the communication became a bit difficult - maybe that email go lost or went to spam. I finally called Paul after 2 days and he responded right away via text message. We scheduled the date and worked out the details of the job. Paul communicated his rates and terms which I must say are very fair. The day Paul showed up, he knew exactly what needed to be done. I had purchased some of the supplies ahead of time but I needed to run to the hardware store to get additional supplies, which didn't take long at all since the store was around the corner. My better half stayed at the house while Paul did the work and I had to run to my job. When Paul completed the job, he sent photos of the completed work. He did an EXCELLENT job! The two doors he repaired, had never worked properly and Paul repaired them to perfection! I highly, highly, highly recommend Paul!

Great JOB..Will be Calling again

We left a message for Paul Monday afternoon and he returned our call that night. He had a job he hoped to finish Wed and be able to come to us Thur. He called Wed. afternoon with word that he could come Thursday morning. He gave us a time frame and then called again when he was on his way. He was professional, did excellent work, and cleaned up the work areas. The broken disposal was leaking badly so we couldn't use our kitchen sink so we were grateful he could come within a few days as he is much in demand. He sends an email telling exactly what he charges. He has a 2 hour minimum ($150) and after that in 15 minute segments. We would definitely use him again.

Paul was very responsive and sent Gary his assistant promptly, and on time as discussed. Gary installed LED under cabinet lights which were plug in and had to be modified to hard wired. He did a clean and excellent job. We also had some switch plates with dimmer switches changed out. Most importantly we had to get door leading to a nook removed so that our stacked washer-dryer could be replaced. Once the washer dryer was removed, while installing the new ones, we found that the vent and duct were damaged.Paul sent Gary back with a day's notice to do a major change in the ducting which went through our floor under our crawl space, to the outside. This was difficult work, but Gary was patient, calm and creative and got the job done. The W/D was installed the next day and then Gary did a beautiful job replacing the door and frame. You would not know anything had been done. Gary was always well equipped with the right tools for each task.

Gary, my handyman, was easy to work with. Patient, resourceful, efficient, and professional. He helped me select the right products and was mindful of my budget. Paul, the owner, check in with em during the project to make sure I was satisfied. It felt great to finally Get Things Done! Will use them again.

Paul is very kind, intelligent and calming, and efficient. We have an old colonial, and a section of plumbing drain pipe developed a leak, in the corner of the house, behind the kitchen counter, cabinets, tile, wall. We contacted Paul with the request to dis-assemble this section of the kitchen, then re-assemble, after a plumber had repaired. Several plumbers had said this approach, to widely open the entire 8' (vertical) of corner wall, followed by plumbing repair, was our only option. Paul located the leak by sequentially testing multiple fixtures, communicated his thoughts, then suggested we attempt an epoxy patch. Paul made the repair, and the leak is completely resolved, bone dry. This required none of the above mentioned dis-assembly. Paul was extremely respectful of the expected disarray that befell the area. We are extremely grateful.

It was great. He was quick, he was on time and his was price was very competitive. I would use him again.

Paul was terrific and very responsive. We had a new tenant who raised a few issues. We called Paul on the Friday of thanksgiving weekend and asked how quickly he could fit the job in. He promised to call back quickly. Within an half hour, Paul called back to report that he was able to move some personal commitments around, and come the next day. He very quickly and efficiently attacked the jobs and had the work completed in slightly less time than he estimated. In the past, Paul has been great at giving very accurate estimates when we've accurately outlined what work needs to get done. His estimates have been accurate for both time and costs. Paul was always open about balancing his work time with his family commitments, but we found this a plus not a negative....it helps make him the kind of guy we are comfortable having in our house and home. We have already recommended Paul to friends and will continue to do so.

It went very well. I called him and within three days he was here and he had the gutters cleaned in a couple of hours and they hadn't been cleaned in several years. And the most remarkable thing was that there was a lot of junk up there that they threw down on the ground and they cleaned everything completely. The price was extremely reasonable. The quality of service was very good. The responsiveness was outstanding; I think it was one of the few times I have called some place and not gotten an answering machine and Paul actually picked up the phone and I spoke directly to him. He said he would be here at nine and he was here at nine. He was very professional.

It's not easy to get in touch with him. Call and email him. After 3 or 4 messages, eventually maybe he gets back to you. He showed up late and took a very long lunch break (might have been 2 hrs, maybe more). Meanwhile, I sat around waiting for him, missing more work. He did the work quickly and in a sloppy way, eager to rush on to the next job. I hired him because I wanted high-quality professional workmanship. I wanted the work done right. That seemed to irritate Paul. Here was the coup de gracie: he set his tools on audio equipment (expensive stuff, which I borrowed from a friend) and then said to me and quot;Oh, is this one of those houses where i have to be careful about where I put things?and quot; Really? Shouldn't you always be careful in someone else's house? Ah . . just hire someone else.

A friendly guy, Paul's quality of work was good but he just took much longer than he had initially told us on the phone ( 8 hours in the end not including breaks etc vs an initial estimate of 3 hrs). We were there for the first few hours and the work seemed to be coming along well but then we had to leave because we hadn't factored being there the whole day and he continued working and when we came back almost 6 hrs later, he was still there and the remaining work just shouldn't have taken so long. That being said, the work itself was nicely done but I think you just need to make sure you are around when the work is being done to make sure its going smoothly. He also offered to take $20 off the total at the end for having taken longer than expected but as it didn't make much of a difference to the total in the end, we just paid the full amount.

Paul is a real professional. He showed up on time and did an exceptional job in repairing my deck. It is better condition than when originally built. I highly recommend Paul if you want great results.

Came as scheduled and quickly took care of the gutters. Would use his services again if required.

He came on time, was friendly, did the work well. Checked in with me when there was any question. Great!