I am personally involved in all of the work. Typically I work by the hour and have a large repeat customer base. I am looking to build long term relationships with homeowners who appreciate Integrity and Reliability along with the convenience of having a single company who handles nearly all of their home maintenance and improvement needs. We do everything except roof, appliances and sewers.
Business highlights
20 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Home repair & renovation. Honey do lists. Basements. Baths. Kitchens. Most of our work is small repairs or 1-3 day projects. Servicess include Carpentry, Cabinets, Concrete, Decks, Doors, Drywall, Electrical, Fences, Giutters & Gutter Cleaning, Hardwood flooring, Insulation, Lighting, Masonry/Tuckpointing, Painting, Picture Hanging, Plumbing, Pressure Washing, Siding, Tile, Shelving, Storage systems, and Windows.
Description of Work: They fixed some pluming issue in my house, he also put a new seal on the bottom of my toliet.
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
Matthew M.
06/2015
5.0
handyman service
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
JIM and KATHY C.
04/2015
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
NA
Description of Work: VERY NICE AND PERSONABLE GUY
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
John G.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
unknown
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
Carrie C.
06/2014
5.0
concrete repair, fencing, driveway gates, handyman service
 + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: They repaired my alley fence that sustained damage due to a dumpster and wear and tear. They raise the old fence poured new concrete for posts, added new cross boards and rebuild the fence. They also rebuilt the gate. They were very conscience of the planting and did a very nice job! The fence is sturdier then it probably ever was.
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
$600
Peggie S.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I used Al for various small projects around a new home that I had recently moved into. The work was done in a professional manner. I would be inclined to use again except that communications are often poor. I requested a bid on another project and after repeated requests on my end to get a bid, I still haven't received one more than 8 months later.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,000
Cheri L.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
unknown
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
Robert S.
05/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Awesome.
Description of Work: I had been working on installing a patio with my husband. We have some awkward angles on the sides. We had been using a chisel and hammer to cut the bricks, but that was not working well. Many bricks broke. I called Al to see what it would take for him to cut the bricks assuming he had the tools. He answered the call on the first try and was very professional. I explained the issue to him and he said you can do that with an angle grinder and it would be cheaper than if I came out. But if you dont want to I can come out next weekend. Since I had a strict timeline I tried it myself and it worked. While I didn't use this service this time, Al will be the first one I contact next time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Elaine G.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$162
Andrea B.
07/2012
1.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
See above for details.
Description of Work: I called Al for some handyman work on around my house and described briefly what I needed. I called him on a Thursday. He took my name and number as stated he would call me back and set up tentative meeting time for Monday evening of the next week. I never heard back from him.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Al's Handyman Service
I made multiple attempts to contact the member. Unfortunately, she is a physician with limited business hours and the only number I had was her office number. I chose not to use the emergency exchange to reach her. Perhaps I should have.
virginia B.
07/2012
3.0
doors, handyman service, lighting
 + 1 more
see above
Description of Work: 2 sunroom doors were weather stripped. and a door handle fixed,. also, closet light replaced, and fan light repaired. However, in the process of fixing fan light, the fan itself stopped working. had to call him back to take the whole fan/light out and replace with a light fixture.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$370
Response from Al's Handyman Service
I have worked at the member's residence on multiple occasions and have been referred to do work at her daughter's home as well. At one time Member told me that I was the best Handyman she had ever hired. On this occasion we installed a very nice nail on weatherstripping with a removable/replaceable gasket around the top and two sides of two exterior doors. We also added doorsweeps at the bottom. Additionally, each door was taken off the hinges several times to plane down so they would close smoothly. The two strike plates were removed and reset and the doorknobs adjusted. We installed a bare bulb fixture in a bedroom and repaired a ceiling fan in another. The materials war $120 and the labor was $250. Member called me the next day and expressed her shock at the price. She also said there was a problem with the fan. I returned and replaced the ceiling fan with a light fixture at no cost.
MARCIA H.
07/2012
5.0
drywall, electrician, house painters, handyman service, interior painters, plumbing
 + 4 more
Absolutely excellently!!!!!!
Description of Work: We were just recently transferred and we needed to get our home ready to sell and we had a LOTof little jobs that needed to be done. We called Al, after our great experience with him earlier thisspring, and he brought 3 men for 2 solid days. They did everything on the list and did it VERY WELL.We were so pleased with their work and their great, cooperative attitudes. They painted, did electrical work,installed drywall, installed a sump pump battery back up alarm, patched drywall, tuckpointed our brick frontporch, painted some exterior trims. They did it all. I would use this company again in a nano second.If we have any inspection issues, believe me, we will call Al immediately to help us finish up the projectsand get us moved.
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
$1,475
MARCIA H.
03/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
It went great! See above!!!!
Description of Work: WOW! I called Al on Friday and explained to him that our sump pump had failed, my husband was out of town on business and I needed a new installed on Monday. Al said he could do that for me, and agreed to meet me after school at 4 instead of me having to take a half day off (I am a teacher) I went and purchased the sump pump and Al called me a couple of times on Monday to let me know where he was in his day of work. He came promptly at 4 (having left his other job that was in progress) and installed the sump pump. He made sure that it was correctly attached and tested it with me present. He even threw all the cardboard packing and the box into our recycling bin. I AM SO IMPRESSED with Al's work, his promptness and his willingness to make the job right. Thanks a million and believe me, I will be calling Al again!!!!
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
Larry W.
12/2010
4.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
scheduling a bit rough, but eventually work was done
Description of Work: i would stay away from this guy. he gets the work done, but strays from his bid. says one thing, but does another. he's a nice guy. does decent work, but his bidding strategy is questionable from an ethical perspective.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$750
Response from Al's Handyman Service
Regarding scheduling.I told the client originally that I was booked for several weeks. I thought I might have an opening earlier and told him we may be over to get over there. This didn't work out but we did the work in the time frame I originally suggested. The scope of work on this job was changed after new conditions on the job were revealed. The customer agreed to additional charges. I later billed him for less than he agreed. He is disputing his bill. I am considering legal action.
patrice B.
06/2010
5.0
handyman service
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Built us a closet to surround our new heating system on second floor. We have an historic house with a tricky layout. Al made it look like that closet has always been there. Fabulous finish work--matched the existing trim. Doors. Shelving. Was not an easy job. Took a tad bit longer than we expected, but work on an old home always does. Other bids we got came in much higher. Quality was meticulous--he's kind of an artist.
Description of Work: Built us a closet to surround our new heating system on second floor.
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
$1,800
Kurt B.
02/2010
5.0
flooring contractor, handyman service
 + 0 more
Al was honest and professional. He even made a mistake on the kitchen floor that I would not have realized for years, if at all. He told me about it and went back the next day to replace it at his expense. That kind of honesty and integrity is hard to find in anyone that does work on your house.
Description of Work: Al and his guys did a whole list of different repairs for a house I was doing property management for. They repaired fallen ceiling tiles, replaced bathroom sink and faucet, fixed shower components, installed new linoleum floor in kitchen, replaced baseboards, added weatherstripping to door....just to name a few things.
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
JOAN B.
05/2009
5.0
fencing, handyman service
 + 0 more
Very well! All the work was done quickly and professionally. Within a couple of hours, I was able to cross off three things from my to do list for the house that had been needing done for quite some time.
Description of Work: Fixed section of fence that had fallen down and was detached. Fixed front railing which had been wobbly for years. Fixed back storm door closer which had separated from door frame.
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
$75
LYNN P.
04/2009
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Excellent work, overall.
Description of Work: Al performed a couple of small jobs at my home. The work was excellent. He was easy to communicate with. The house was clean when he was done. The price was very reasonable. I recommend this company.
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
$180
KATHLEEN P.
05/2008
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
With the unusually wet spring this year, our hearts sank when we heard the dripping of water in our bedroom, kitchen, and living room. We called our roofing company, but they explained the problem was not the roof, but the solar assist panels. So, we checked the phone books for a company to repair them. Imagine our surprise when we discovered in this day of alternative energy we could not find a company willing to come look at the panels, much less discuss our problem. Finally, we called a solarium company, and he said, "We don't do that, but I know a handyman and if he can't fix it, no one can." We put in a call to Al Vitale and he was reluctant at first, but finally after some begging on our part, agreed to look at it in 2 days. Two days later Mr. Vitale and his assistant were there on our roof. Then he came in and asked, Has anyone looked in the attic for where the water is coming in? We felt like 2 pennies waiting for change. No, no one had ever checked the roof. Mr. Vitale climbed up in a wink, did his survey, came down, placed a call to a glass company to order the Plexiglas and gave us the quote. A couple of days later there they were again, handling every detail of the repairs. He called us 2 days ago and said he'd been very busy fixing homes for the summer selling season, but would return to repair the ceilings and repaint them in 2 1/2 weeks. We wish all tradesmen acted so professionally. I almost hate giving his name to this list, but feel everyone should find out why we recommend him without hesitation. Oh, our insurance claim representative was very impressed with the work and also with the reasonable price, so that's not just our opinion. The claim representative took Mr. Vitale's name and number and said he could keep him busy. I hope we'll still be able to call him when we need help again. Oh, no more rain coming in since he fixed it, and we've had lots of rain and hail since.
Description of Work: Checked roof and attic for water damages incurred by hail damage to 2 solar panels that allowed rain to damage ceilings in master bedroom, kitchen and living room. Removed old panels, ordered new custom 3' x 7' x 1/4" Plexiglas panels and solar collectors, installed them caulking perimeter of the Plexiglas and frame. Also purchased new light fixture for front breezeway and installed it, plus installed new shower fixture. Must return to repair drywall ceilings and paint them for additional $650.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Fencing,
Interior Painting,
Plumbing,
Drywall,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Doors,
Exterior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Deck Maintenance
FAQ
Al's Handyman Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Al's Handyman Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, Al's Handyman Service offers free project estimates.
Yes, Al's Handyman Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Al's Handyman Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Al's Handyman Service does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Al's Handyman Service offers warranties.
Al's Handyman Service offers the following services: Home repair & renovation. Honey do lists. Basements. Baths. Kitchens. Most of our work is small repairs or 1-3 day projects. Servicess include Carpentry, Cabinets, Concrete, Decks, Doors, Drywall, Electrical, Fences, Giutters & Gutter Cleaning, Hardwood flooring, Insulation, Lighting, Masonry/Tuckpointing, Painting, Picture Hanging, Plumbing, Pressure Washing, Siding, Tile, Shelving, Storage systems, and Windows.