A Master of All Trades

Over two days, Tom Rudele and Chris did everything that we requested in the time that they said they would. Not only that, they did an excellent job. The new tile floor is fantastic. The smoothed walls are ready for painting. The crown molding is better than any that we have had installed since living in this house. And, of course, we value our reconstructed door that now closes and latches as it should. Tom and Chris were friendly, polite, and answered all of our questions. They vacuumed and cleaned up every bit of debris after completing their work both days. Tom is going to install our new toilet and new lighting after the bathroom is painted. And we plan to discuss with him a new kitchen floor and crown molding in other rooms of the house. I would highly recommend Tom, Chris, and A Master of All Trades to anyone needing high-quality work done in their home at a reasonable price.

went well. tom is professional and courteous.

Tom came over on a SUNDAY to review the many things I needed done and the next day I had an email with an estimate, which I agreed to. I told him the bathroom mirrors were the most critical and the rest could wait, should his schedule open up. He called me a day later and said he had some free time to put up the mirrors that afternoon! Tom brought Chris with him and they both worked to measure and put up the mirrors. They were patient with me as I checked to make sure it was exactly the way I wanted it and when I wanted the mirror moved "just a little to the right-ish" they just did it without hesitation. Tom and Chris work well together and you can see how they both want their customer to be happy with their work. I cannot wait for them to come back and do the rest of the work - on their time frame. It's obvious why Tom has so many customers - he takes pride in his work! P.S. The value of the service is $500 for the total job, not just for the mirrors...

Tom and his helper promptly arrived as promised and worked diligently to complete all items. They worked diligently to perform all work and did a quality job. I felt comfortable having them in my home. I feel fortunate to have found a service provider who can perform a large variety of items, from electrical installations to routine repairs and maintenance items.

Smoothly, quickly with no glitches...... I would hire Tom again and again - he is so professional but also personable and truly a master of what he undertakes. Love my newly painted/refurbished bedrooms. I couldn't be happier. Tom provides the labor and you cover the supplies, i.e. paint, wood, etc.

My house is really crooked and he did a good job of making a standard frame work.

Excellent! From the initial estimate through the completion of the job, Tom was fantastic. Did everything he said he would. Very clean during and after work performed. Tom is no nonsense and was a pleasure to work with. We would definitely hire Tom again!

I carefully studied all contractors/handymen in my area on Angie’s List and A Master of All Trades stood out. In addition to my critical issue, I had a host of other items I wanted repaired. Tom looked at my list, looked at the work to be done, rapidly assessed the situation, and told me what he did do, what he brought in a licensed professional (in my case a plumber) to do, and what he did not do (windows) but provided me with several credible resources. He had scheduling conflicts (I understand why – his work is excellent) so we agreed Chris would do this job. Chris came out promptly on the appointed day, we did a walk-through with list in hand, and he sent me an estimate in a very timely fashion. We discussed and agreed upon price of the job and a staged approach. Chris, too, had conflicts. We all do, it’s not about the conflicts; it’s about a schedule that works for both parties. Even at this early juncture, I was very comfortable with both of these gentlemen. The staged approach worked just fine; Chris and their plumber were out quickly to identify the source of the leak, repair it, and then repair the dining room ceiling. The work was excellent, the job site was very clean, Chris and Chris (yes plumber is also a Chris) were very pleasant. They worked with the insurance adjuster over the phone and satisfied all his questions. On the day the next phase of work was to begin, Chris was once again prompt with everything in hand that was needed. I purchased the tile and grout; he provided all other materials needed. He replaced vinyl flooring in 2 bathrooms and a laundry room with tile. I have had some remodeling done in the past; Chris was like no other tradesman I’ve used. He is meticulous in his work, the detail satisfies me (and I am very detail oriented); the cleanliness during the job and at the end of each day satisfies me (and a clean house is very important to me). And he is just so darned nice. Kitty approved, for sure. Both of mine went in to meet him at various points during the work :-) The last phase consisted of more minor repairs in both master bath and master ceilings and repainting of same; cleaning up and re-caulking of bath and kitchen fixtures; power washing and re-staining of front porch; and few other assorted projects. I would say that my house hasn’t looked this good since I built it and moved in 13 years ago but that would be wrong. My house has never looked this good. I can’t imagine using anyone else for any future work. A Master of All Trades is professional, prompt, honest, and operates in integrity in every sense. They also answered all my questions along the way so that I learned. It’s been a very long time since I have dealt with folks who share my work ethic and diligence to a job. They do not add any fees to the cost of materials they purchase on your behalf and they do not treat questions as though you are challenging their work. I highly recommend them.

Tom was prompt, professional, and quick, and we love the new tile downstairs. The toilet and vanity were reinstalled perfectly, and the transition strips look great. I would definitely hire him again, and we've already had him give us an estimate for tiling our kitchen.

Chris from A Master of All Trades was great! He really helped us out when we needed someone quickly. He was professional, punctual, and fast. It only took him about 4.5 hours to replace our drywall and apply wainscoting. We are so pleased with how it turned out and would absolutely hire him again. Thank you for the affordable service!

While the gentleman that came out to do the estimate was definitely qualified (I'd even have to say over qualified - he was that good) I had to pass on having them do the work as I felt the hourly rate was too high for what I was requesting. I was able to get an electrical deal for light fixtures, did some of the work myself and was able to complete the rest of the work with another handy man at a more reasonable rate.

Fantastic. Was incredibly relieved to find a great contractor on short notice for such a reasonable price. They have my business for any future projects, no question about that.

Tom and Chris did a fantastic job. They were very professional. Contacted through Angie's List, they showed up on time, I could trust them in my house, the quote was on target and on budget. To schedule them too some time since Tom was booked up for more than a month, The quality of work was exceptional, well worth the wait!

Tom is amazing. I had some significant water damage behind the dishwasher. He came right out to remove the damaged drywall and checked in the crawlspace to make sure there weren't more problems stemming from the leakage. He is honest and upfront about what needed done not to mention very affordable. I highly recommend him!

I had a "laundry list" of things that needed to be done around the house. Tom was able to handle nearly all of them. Anything he didn't do he had a reputable recommendation for me if I wanted it. I was impressed with Tom's work in all areas. He completed the work more quickly than I expected and his work was of high quality. I also thought his price was very reasonable. Tom was easy to work with and communicated in a timely and professional manner. I would enthusiastically recommend Tom as "A Master Of All Trades" to anyone needing work done in their home.

The bathroom was the biggest job and it turned out better than I could have expected!

Tom was very responsive and timely in communicating with us. He provided a quote and was detailed on our preparation for the work. He and his assistant did an amazing job! I would definitely recommend his work.

Everything went great. Tom and his co-worker arrived on time, worked extremely hard, and finished the whole job in one day. They cleaned up the work space before they left and even helped me move a piece of furniture back into place. The work was done splendidly. You can't tell there was ever a double doorway there, because their work was so seamless and professional. I recommend them highly.

Very professional and did great quality work. I am selling my house and needed the work done in short amount of time. Tom was even willing to work on a Saturday if needed but he was able to get it done earlier than expected.

Chris is great! Timely, professional...clearly experienced and knows his craft well!

Tom was prompt and courteous in responding to our inquiry for an estimate. He came to our home shortly after our initial communication and was honest about the work needing to be completed. Within 24 hours we had an estimate emailed to us and a date was arranged to have the work completed. The worker was friendly and cleaned up after all tasks were finished. We are very satisfied with the work and above all with the friendly attitude of both Tom and his worker. Thanks Tom! You are a professional and we would not hesitiate to call upon again when the need arises!

Looks fantastic! Great guys, on time, finished much faster than I expected. Very honest, too. I would definitely use him again.

Tom is fantastic! A very conscientious worker. He comes on time with all the supplies that are needed to fix the various problems. Tom repaired large, gapping holes in the garage and bedroom walls and in a bathroom ceiling which were all caused by previous leaks, and he also caulked the tiles in another bathroom and fixed a jammed door lock. He replaced insulation and sheetrock, then spackled and sanded the damaged sections. Tom painted the sheetrock and everything looked as good as new as if nothing had happened. He fixed the door by replacing a screw and lubricating the lock. All work areas were cleaned up to complete a top notch job!

While on a previous project, Tom did an estimate for updating the hall bathroom. A date was set for the work to begin and Tom emailed a list of supplies we needed to pick up and another which he would be responsible for. Tom and Chris arrived as planned on May 23rd to begin the work. They worked diligently every day, cleaning up the area each day before leaving. Work done included wallpaper removed, walls smoothed down, wall and floor tile installed, walls and ceiling painted, vanity and commode installed. We are very pleased with the results and are considering updating another bathroom. Very professional with good communication, would highly recommend this service provider.

After several attempts to coordinate scheduling, and e-mailing photos for a quote, nothing was successful. We talked back and forth through the messaging system, but I was always throwing the ball in his court and left waiting for a response.