I offer handyman services specialized for property developers, commercial customers, and realtors (work by appointment only / no emergency service). Networked with other contractors, professional reports, Documentation of work for closings, and price security are a few services that set me apart from others. I work by appointment only. Rates: $60.00 per hour, $25.00 trip charge.
Business highlights
20 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
I offer home and office repairs, replacement of fixtures, and installation services. --Installations-- include Trim, toilets, locks, lights, chair rails, tile, and carpentry services to list a few. --Repairs-- include tile, hardwood, finish carpentry, and drywall to list a few. --Replacements-- include faucets, sinks, light fixtures, switches, disposals, vanities, sump pumps, and doors to list a few.
Services we don't offer
I do not offer emergency services. I work by appointment only. no roofing or large painting jobs please.
Description of Work: Facility Management is a part of my job function for an industrial sales and service office. I spent many hours through Angie's List and my own search trying to find a Handyman for odd jobs at out company. I first called Art and he advised that he was tied up with a larger job but if I could wait a couple weeks he would be available. He recommended another Handyman. I phoned this one and left several messages; they never called back. So, I called Art a few weeks later and had a laundry list of mechanical, lighting, painting, general hardware, etc. jobs. He came out, fixed the long list of items in a day or two, and offered to keep us in stock for lighting, roof tiles, etc. for future job. He explained his company and his services thoroughly. He provided his insurance prior to us asking (which is a requirement for our Company). He bills promptly and fairly, shows up when he says he will, and is honest, up front if he is busy with perhaps a bigger job. We are very pleased with his services so far. If a job is too big for him, he provides recommendations, gives advice on parts or replacements, etc. - even when the job might be a bit big for him.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from State of the Art Handyman
This customer is a pleasure to work for. Art
Kathleen S.
05/2016
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I didn't use this company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Kenneth M.
12/2015
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Exceptional contractor. Great work at a fair price.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tom R.
11/2015
5.0
concrete repair, decks, drywall, handyman service, home remodeling
 + 3 more
unknown
Description of Work: My parents, who are senior citizens had a number of small plumping jobs around their house. Since I did not have time to do the repairs myself I had to find someone that I could trust to fix things properly, quickly and at reasonable price. I found Art through Angie's List. Art went beyond what I expected. He not only completed all the repairs properly with quality parts he found several other things that needed repair which I had him address before they could become a problem. I would recommend Art to anyone that needs a handyman around the house and wants a quality job completed at a fair price.
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
$2,000
Laura M.
05/2015
4.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
did not provide with service as he was booked but did respond promptly to my inquiry. Update: Art texted me back immediately, (did not ask if texting was OK) and said he was too busy to do my projects. He never gave me an option of service -three weeks later or at any time thereafter. He also texted me again after I submitted this review asking me to increase his grade. Sorry I can't give an excellent grade to someone who would not do the work.
Description of Work: no work done
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from State of the Art Handyman
This customer contacted me for projects at her house. I responded promptly, let her know I was booking work 3 weeks out and that may exclude me if she needed a shorter time frame. I did not make any promises I could not keep, was forthright, and did not make her wait as then she could seek out another contractor. I work by appointments and I am not set up to do emergency service. I do not agree with a "B" grade because I could not service this customer.
Art was very professional. He responded immediately to my email. After exchanging pictures of the kitchen, he quoted the job fairly and thoroughly. He even did the job on the weekend - as it was a rush to get the appliance installed prior to a tile job in the kitchen. Art is a perfectionist and did a great job installing the appliances. He went way above and beyond by shoring up the counter compartment under which the dishwasher was to be installed. He stayed until the job was completed to my satisfaction. When the store provided a defective outlet - he even return it and came back the next day to re-install it. The job was done well, completed on time and priced fairly. Art was a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend him to anyone for a wide range of home improvement projects. I will definitely utilize his services again. He has my highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Art installed a dishwasher, disposal and wired several outlets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Linda M.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
 + 0 more
Art was clean, efficient, and thorough. He has completed 3 jobs for me and I could not be more than pleased ... Not only with the quality of his work, but also his level of knowledge and professionalism. I look forward to the next job.
Description of Work: Art installed a bathroom faucet and repaired the faucet in my shower.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Kenneth M.
12/2014
5.0
doors, handyman service, plumbing
 + 1 more
He is extremely busy but did answer my email promptly and was very easy to work in some of the jobs that i need done. Very easy to work with and I am very happy thus far.
Description of Work: Installation of Dishwasher, Leveled Door and some light plumbing.
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
$200
Jim T.
11/2014
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
 + 0 more
Art is a great guy to work with. He is honest, personable, creative and goes beyond what is required to ensure that the work is done correctly and safely. Art came up with several possible solutions to fix and fully re-secure our floating cabinet to the wall without putting support legs under the cabinet which would have distracted from the appearance of the cabinet. We had the new granite top installed by another company and we are more than pleased with the new cabinet's appearance and structural integrity to support the heavier granite top! Would definitely use Art again and would recommend him without reservation to others in need of his "handyman" capabilities.
Description of Work: Repaired and secured floating cabinet in bathroom that was falling away from the supporting wall of the bathroom. This was needed prior to a new granite top being installed on top of the reinforced cabinet.
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
$262
Deb S.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing, doors
 + 2 more
It was an absolute pleasure working with Art. He was able to tackle all of the oddities that came up with the work I needed done - he's skilled, clever, resourceful, creative, professional and a problem solver. His prices were more than fair. I'll have him back anytime I need help with home repairs. Thank you Art for many jobs well done!!
Description of Work: Repaired leaking hot water faucet; replaced hose bib; raised hanging light fixture; designed, built and installed new cap for exterior fireplace vent; replaced weather stripping on two doors - one of which required a threshold modification; repaired Pella sliding screen 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
$500
charles F.
11/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
 + 0 more
What he wouldn't do was a ceramic tile installation over a solid hardwood floor, using a cement board underlayment.
Description of Work: Returned my call promptly. I had questions about a proposed tile job and he said what I had in mind was not feasible and would not result in a quality job, so he would not accept the job. I don't know if he was right, I found somebody else to do it and it came out fine but I respect him for sticking to his guns. I wish all contractors would tell you if your idea is not a sound one.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from State of the Art Handyman
I agree with [Member Name] observations. My concern is a hardwood floor is designed to expand and contract with heat cycles (that is why there is a small gap between the wall and the hardwood floor, this is then covered up with 1/4 round or baseboard). If this moves with heat and humidity, the grout line normally crack. my suggestion was to remove the hardwood floor, install the cement board, then install the tile. Now, the contractor may had a solution that allowed him to secure the hardwood floor from heat expansion. I was not confident I could guarantee results down the road. After 2 years of thermal cycles, if the grout has not cracked, his solution was the correct one.
Linda M.
10/2014
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
 + 0 more
Art did a great job replacing my kitchen faucet. He arrived on time; he was very neat; he cleaned up well after the installation. I love my new faucet. He was on time and on budget. I would definately use his services again and would not hesitate to recommend him to others. -Linda M.
Description of Work: Replaced a kitchen faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$74
Noriko T.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
 + 1 more
This was the first time ever I was completely satisfied with a contractor's work. Art was friendly, personable, and very easy to work with. Our work requests were small but miscellaneous, and he was knowledgeable and quick to finish all of the requests to my satisfaction at a reasonable cost. Kept me informed while he was at work, at the same keeping my kids entertained too :) Definitely would like to work with him in the future if we have any other project. Thank you, Art!
Description of Work: Unclog bathroom sinks, Replace a bathtub cap, Place electrical boxes over exterior communication wires, Replace broken shower can light cover, Replace smoke detector batteries
We live in Commerce Township and I have used Art for more years then I can count (10-12). I was referred to him many years ago when we had another older home and needed a master handyman. Art is just that, I imagine I have used him no less then 30-40 times for different projects over the years. He is extremely knowledgeable, courteous, very honest, and a genuine pleasure to work with. We have actually developed a friendship based on the work he has performed. When he comes over now and I have to leave, I just tell him to lock up when he is done, we trust him that much. When we did our new home's kitchen backsplash, I went right to Art knowing it would be done meticulously and to perfection, instead of using the place we bought the tile from and it was. He thinks like I do, do it right the first time and take your time to get it done to perfection. He often comes up with ideas and options I have not even considered. I actually look at him as my home consultant if I want to bounce ideas off of him, even if it outside of what he would do himself. He was actually over here yesterday to do a garage drywall patch, install 2 new faucets, do some caulking, adjust a leaning mailbox and advise me on an electrical wiring question we had. If you are looking for a very honest, knowledgeable, meticulous and quality job, I can personally guarantee Art will not disappoint you, and if he does, he will fix it and make it right. There are not a lot of people that I have such high regard for in the services business, and when I find one, I want to tell everyone else my excellent experiences. He is just a good guy and knows what he is doing.
Description of Work: Drywall repair, electrical, minor cement repair, plumbing, kitchen backsplash installation, fixing doors and locks, project consulting, and many other projects.
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
gary F.
10/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Contractor was 3 weeks out to perform what was needed, because of this went with another contractor which was only 1 1/2 weeks out.
Description of Work: The provider gave an estimate, but because of time had to go with another contractor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
William W.
09/2014
5.0
decks, handyman service, woodworking
 + 1 more
Art was very thorough and took great care in all the work he performed. Very easy to work with/talk to. I would highly recommend Art.
Description of Work: Replaced window trim. Repaired porch post and trim.
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
$750
Nadav K.
09/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Art assisted us with installing our hardware equipment in a shopping center. I could not say enough good things about the experience. It was A++ service from communication to preforming the job and then following up after the job was completed. Will love to work with Art in the future.
Description of Work: Assisted with installing equipment
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
$800
Kimberly M.
08/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
He completed the work as promised, charged a fair price. I will likely call him for other tasks in my rental home in Berkley.
Description of Work: Art removed my in-ground baseketball hoop.
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
$175
Ted A.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
 + 1 more
I have rehabbed homes by hiring handymen and subcontractors in five states. It is very hard to find a handyman as good as Art Nanian. He is very knowledgeable in multiple trades, is well equipped with tools, is diligent about providing high quality work, and was reasonably priced. I highly recommend Art as ethical and a true professional.
Description of Work: Plumbing repairs, drywall repairs, framing, minor electrical, shaving and hanging doors, general troubleshooting.
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
$3,000
Response from State of the Art Handyman
this customer is a true professional and was a pleasure to work with.
Mark D.
06/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, electrician, handyman service, home remodeling
 + 2 more
I am extremely particular about things being done right and perfect, that is why Art is so valuable to me and my wife. He treats our home like his home and often will make alternative selections and offer ideas we had not considered. He is a true expert at what he does and takes the necessary time to do things right. We look at him as a member of our home since he has done so much around here and at our old home, thus I have recommended him often. We trust his work, his ideas and more importantly him in every way and I would never consider looking at any other person to do a job at our home. We usually save up a list of things to do so we have a full day of work for him, typically he is at our home (which is a new home) to work on our changes and projects about every 3 months. Feel free to contact me on here for any more information, but I can guarantee you will be happy you hired him. That reminds me, I have a few things on my list for him to do right now!
Description of Work: I have used Art for probably 30 different jobs over the years. He is my go to handyman for just about any small project I have. From drywall repair, installing ceiling fans, replacing light switches, caulking and sealing windows, installing a full kitchen backsplash, he can do it all.
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
$200
nancy L.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
 + 1 more
Fabulous. I swear, this guy can do just about anything. He will be coming back shortly to do more lighting fixtures, trim work. He is very professional, kind, and thorough. Can't say enough. He is now my permanent handyman.
Description of Work: Art installed a new laundry pump, a new garbage disposal, fixed an electrical issue, replaced faucet, andreplaced lighting fixtures
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
$40
Sital P.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
I was originally looking for quote for caulking around windows to resolve air leaks. Art made the additional suggestion of removing the loose trim around some windows and insulating behind it. This turned out to a be a good suggestion as we found that the windows were not insulated correctly. I was happy with the quality of the work, and I would hire him again. The job took longer than expected, but Art stuck with the price that he had originally quoted. I chose to pay extra for his time because I was happy with the work.
Description of Work: Following a home energy audit, I found that many of my windows and doors needed by caulked. Art also installed spray foam insulation behind the trim of some of the windows.
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
$505
Darcy H.
10/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
First Art installed the gutter covers and downspouts. We had also asked for drain pipes and pop ups for the downspouts, which he had never installed. He did some research and came back with options for us in a very professional quote. They have been installed for several months now and are working great. We also had Art redo some work in a botched bathroom remodel from another contractor. Again he did some research and gave us some options. As he worked, he found more problems with the original work. He made sure that everything was redone correctly and at a fair price. Again everything is working great in our bath and looks great as well. Art is very professional to work with. He works through problems very methodically to make sure everything is done correctly.
Description of Work: Art did a couple different jobs for us. First he installed gutter covers and down spouts and then did repairs on our 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
$3,200
Leigh L.
08/2011
5.0
electrician, handyman service
 + 0 more
Art came through again. We had a number of items that we needed to have completed following the inspection on the house we are selling. Art completed everything we asked, and he was even able to complete the electrical work. He provided us with an itemized invoice that showed the exact charge for each item as well as photographic documentation of the before and after for everything he completed. Art is professional, skilled and very reliable.
Description of Work: Replaced circuit breaker, added covers to electrical outlets, caulked windows and doors, repaired loose weather stripping, repaired condensation leak from AC on furnace, caulked sink and repaired drain stop
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
$200
Leigh L.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Art really bailed us out. Our house was going on the market the next day with showings starting at 9 a.m., and the handyman we had scheduled came out to give us an estimate - not do the work as requested. Our realtor recommended Art. He came out at 4:00 p.m. after another job and stayed until after 8:00 to complete the work for us. He did a fabulous job, didn't charge a premium for the late hour, and even did the painting on the window for free. I would absolutely recommend him.
Description of Work: Caulk on crack in seam between concrete steps, painted peeling railings and over discolored caulk on window, repaired minor water damage on outside of shower
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Ceramic Tile,
Decks and Porches,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Locksmiths,
Lighting
FAQ
State of the Art Handyman is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
State of the Art Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, State of the Art Handyman offers free project estimates.
No, State of the Art Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, State of the Art Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
No, State of the Art Handyman does not offer emergency services.
No, State of the Art Handyman does not offer warranties.
State of the Art Handyman offers the following services: I offer home and office repairs, replacement of fixtures, and installation services. --Installations-- include Trim, toilets, locks, lights, chair rails, tile, and carpentry services to list a few. --Repairs-- include tile, hardwood, finish carpentry, and drywall to list a few. --Replacements-- include faucets, sinks, light fixtures, switches, disposals, vanities, sump pumps, and doors to list a few.
I do not offer emergency services. I work by appointment only. no roofing or large painting jobs please.