Handyman Unlimited

No work was commissioned since we needed the work done immediately, not in six months.

The owner of Handyman Unlimited was busy doing other jobs and could not come when I called. He mentioned that he had taught his daughter Jenny, who works with him, and she could do job. We agreed to have her call me and I hired her. He taught her well, Jenny did a very good job.

Jenny came out and gave us an estimate for the work and then came back the next day and did the initial work. She returned once the grout had dried to finish the job and it looks great!

Richard called before he came, he was punctual, and he completed the work easily. He clarified what he was going to do before he started. He has worked for me several times over the past five years on both small and large "punch lists" and has always been professional. He says that he tries to complete work on others' homes as he would want his to be done. He is very neat and he cleans up at the end of the day so that one would never know he had been there except that the work done looks exceptional. He is worth the wait that sometimes occurs because he is so busy. When he is actually working on a home, the homeowner would never know that he is busy because he takes his time to accomplish the job in the best manner possible. I highly recommend Richard Byers. You will not be disappointed!

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He arrived promptly after we made initial contact. He gave us a quote & an estimate for cost. He also told us when the work would be done. However, he did not show up & when we called, he told us he was very busy & would have to delay our job. It was not a good experience. We would rather pay more for a repair & get the job done than to get the run around from a contractor. It makes us hesitant to find another repair person through your service.

Richard and his helper (daughter jenny) was great. Did the work on time, made the drogues we discussed repaired all was focused on the job and finished all that was needed. He went beyond above!!!

The worked was thoroughly completed and we are very happy with the results.

RIchard quoted labor only for me so that I could purchase the materials I wanted. I had lots of questions about the projects which he answered patiently and thoroughly. Since I could not be at the house, I left him a key. He arrived when he said he would, did a great job with all projects and cleaned up after himself. He also gave me some great tips on projects I'm doing myself. I hope to get him to do more work for me soon. Very pleased!

We were thrilled with the work performed. Richard had integrity, was prompt and courteous. He cleaned up everyday of the job. He ensured that sealants dried properly before laying tiles on them. He made minor repairs throughout the house for us so quickly and efficiently. He insisted on completing the work before receiving any pay. My husband was a licensed contractor in the past and he loved everything Richard did. We are very confident that the job is now done right! I will definitely hire him again in the future. Thank you Angie's List for this referral!

Richard knows his business! He created an opening in the wall between my kitchen and living room that looks as though it has always been there. His carpentry and painting cannot be beaten, and he is well-mannered and well-spoken. He was not bothered by my curious beagle, and acknowledged him each time he came in. I was pleased with his professionalism. He always answered my questions about his process and progress kindly. I recommend his work highly.

Richard has performed many jobs for me for the past four years. He has cut down trees, repaired my deck,put new railings around my deck, built a raised garden bed, painted the trim on my house and replaced rotten wood where necessary. He has also done maintenance on outside tools and he has power washed the house several times. He has replaced gutters that were chewed by squirrels and he has cleaned my gutters twice a year. He helped me design a front porch railing that was elaborate and unique and then he built it. Inside, Richard has worked on my bathrooms by changing the floors to tile, replaced toilets, and built frames for around my mirrors. He added chair railing, and has done some minor electrical work. He also repaired my indoor window shutters. No job seems too big or too small for him. He is extremely efficient and thorough and he cleans up so that you would never know he has been here.He completes work that would take other handymen a week in half that time. Everything is done with expertise. Richard's daughter occasionally helps and she is also very professional. I have no qualms about leaving him in my home and I usually just give him a key that he keeps until the job is done. I trust him completely.

Richard was very responsive and did a great job. Timely with his estimate and with the work.. The refinishing was superior to the previous work done. The cleaning and washing were very well done. He also fixed other things that came up during the work, like the leak. I will certainly use him again and have recommended him to friends.

Richard really helped us out of a jam this week when another drywall contractor who had given us the runaround for a week, finally fell through completely. With new kitchen countertops on order and with a short window until their install date, Richard was able to step in on short notice and install drywall in our kitchen. He estimated a very fair price for the job, showed up when he said he would, was obviously knowledgeable and experienced as he explained the steps in the process. He used the correct materials for a ‘wet’ area, thinking of details that we had not previously considered, and worked quickly and efficiently. He did a great job, and left the kitchen neat and tidy every day, which is no small chore when working with drywall! We are so grateful for his help on this project, and would definitely work with him again.

We were redoing our kitchen and I was serving as the General Contractor. I was looking for a painter to remove the popcorn ceiling and repair drywall where a pantry was removed. I quickly learned that Richard could do everything and so I added lots of extra jobs to his list. He was dependable and very, very thorough. Whatever he did, he did very well and with professionalism. He gave suggestions and I felt like he was an expert in his field. He was very clean and neat and left the house having cleaned up whatever mess was made. I felt very comfortable leaving the house and not feeling I had to supervise. One day I called him from Sears to ask about the kind of ice maker line to purchase. After he installed the dishwasher he ran a cycle to make sure there were no leaks and the same with the faucet and ice-maker. I will definitely use him again. In fact, I am waiting on a quote for some outdoor repairs.

This was a case where I let myself get drawn in by all the positive hype I read about some of Richards previous jobs and trusted him because of that. I did not get him to break down individually the costs for the 4 different jobs I needed done but accepted a total estimate. When I decided to remove the 2 remaining jobs after he had finished the first 2 he only reduced his final invoice slightly from his original bid on the 4 jobs. I didnt argue as I was the one who failed to get him to break done the jobs individually by cost -but $120/hour for pressure washing and wall paper removal-come on man! Dont make the mistake I made -get a separate estimate for every single job you have Richard do and then get someone else to give you an estimate and I bet it will be a lot cheaper for the same average quality.

This was a great experience. Richard called me when he arrived at my home. When I arrived he had already started on the project. He was able to salvage some of the railings and replace many of the others. He raised the canopy level on the porch by an inch. He took the time to explain that some of the replacement pieces need to dry before they could be repainted. He remained until he was sure that I understood the next steps. When he left, you couldn't tell he was there - other than the brilliant woodwork done on the porch. He IS my go to Handyman - period!

Excellent. Could not have gone better. Richard was prompt and considerate in his timing and communications. He stuck to his cost estimate and time frame. My one hesitation in recommending Richard is that he might get so busy, we'd have a hard time getting him back to do more stuff. He's that good!!!

Did not get very far, but my experience with Richard was definately a good one. I can only hope that he will be available when I revist the projects.

6x40 deck, replacing a drywall panel in the garage)

This was my second time using Handyman Unlimited (Richard Byers) services. I was as pleased this time as I was the first time both in the quality of work and the overall cost. Both times I have used Richard's services, his daughter assisted him. This time his daughter assisted mostly with painting and did an excellent job. Richard was always on time, professional, attentive to details and delivered a quality product. I especially liked the fact that Richard would make suggestions on the work I needed to have done, but not in a pushy way. I appreciated his recommendations as he has been doing this type of work for years. I will definitely call on Richard for any future needs. In fact, I am having new front/back entry doors installed on Monday 6/11/12. Richard has already agreed to paint both doors after they are installed. I will contact him on Tuesday 6/11/12 to determine a date.I also have plans this year to paint the interior of my house. I will definitely contact Richard when I get ready to do that. One last comment. I do feral cat rescue and have several cats in my house as well as a colony of cats outside. This is a passion of mine and the cats inside the house absolutely cannot go outside. Richard was very sensitive to this and understands that any service he performs, such as the upcoming painting of the interior of my house, will most likely have to be done in phases. I have to secure the inside cats in 2 different rooms while painting is being done in the other rooms. I very much appreciate his sensitivity to my "special" needs.

He also cuts our azalea bushes, fixes our appliances, and does anything else we need. He is very good. I give him an "A" overall.

Absolutely awesome. Richard and his daughter were wonderful to work with. The remodel started thee weeks ago, every day I was amazed at the transformation! The baths were even cleaned at the end! They asked my input on everything they did. The even repainted areas when I was not pleased with MY paint choice. Richard even hung shades at no extra cost. His workmanship is superior! I knew he was the one to choose and am very happy!!!!! I have already recommended him to coworkers!

Richard is an amazing workman. He leaves no detail undone. He cleans up every day. He was here about 15 days to complete this job. I found him on Angies List. (joining was best thing I did) My words can not adequately describe all the work he did and the beautiful, wonderful bathroom I now have. I am handicapped and I can now - unassisted- use my bathroom/shower alone. Everything that I need for my shower is done- grab bars, in wall shelf, no lip on floor entry to shower - floor slopes into shower basin . Richard did so much more than I am able to describe. My finished project is everything I asked for and more.

Professional and courteous, fair estimate, prompt and professional / very good quality work; highly recommended, would call again