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101 Building Services

Handyman Services, Interior Painting, Exterior Painting,

About us

We have 25 years experience working with our clients to get the results they need and as a result most of our business comes from friends that have been with us for years.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We offer handyman services including pressure washing, window cleaning, interior and exterior painting. We offer seasonal and maintenance services to property owners.

Services we don't offer

Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

5.019 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews

Ron S.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Contracted to repair some rotting siding on my house. He had to fit, mate, hang, prime and paint a lot of the siding. He did an excellent job.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Judith M.
07/2014
5.0
house painters, remodeling, handyman service
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: John rebuilt an out-door shed. It is a large shed, and John was able to bring the project to a close on time, and well within a reasonable cost. I will be asking John to build an enclosed porch sometime this year, and know that he will be just as reliable as he was with other work he has done. He also re-screened my back porch, and has done other small jobs for me and for my neighbor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Thomas S.
09/2013
5.0
interior painters, pressure washing, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 2 more
I have used the services of John Adams/101 Building Services for my home and had great results. Our church needed some exterior repair and I asked John to give us an estimate for the work. After I received his estimate we met at the church and discussed exactly what needed to be done. John not only did a quality job for each of the tasks on the list, he noticed some additional related items that needed work and, after checking with me, repaired those also. For example, he powerwashed much more than the portico and steps that we contracted for. While he had his gear hooked up, he also power washed the front walkway and back entryway. He also repaired damage to two additional windows. We have a small church with a limited budget. John refused to accept any more in payment than what was initially agreed. He said the additional work was his gift to the church. Overall, we were extremely happy with the quality of John's work and appreciate his willingness to go the extra mile.
Description of Work: He repaired several items on our church building including fixing some wood window moldings that had rotted, repairing damage to the wood trim for the entryway portico, powerwashing the exterior, and touch-up painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$405

Rachel M.
09/2013
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
I've used John in the past and have never had a bad experience. This time he patched up some dry wall that came off when I took down some M3 tape. He sanded the wall down, covered the holes, and repainted the spots. Looks like there was never an issue. As always, great price and friendly, professional customer service!
Description of Work: Repaired dry wall and painted it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Thomas S.
08/2013
5.0
doors, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
I have used the services of John Adams in the past and have had excellent results. I called him about the problem with a pocket door. The door had come off the track and was back in the wall. I was unsure how to get at the problem area and was considering cutting a hole in the wall for access. John took time to carefully evaluate the problem so he would fix the door while doing minimizing any damage to the door frame and wall. In the end he was able to get at the problem area by removing one piece of trim around the door frame. The pocket door now works better than ever. I highly recommend his work.
Description of Work: In my house, I have a pocket door which had come off the track. I needed to have it rehung and adjusted to prevent reoccurance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

. G.
07/2013
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We scheduled May 1st for an estimate for exterior painting to be done. Two hours prior to his appointment I received a phone call that he was on a job site 2 1/2 hours away and would need to reschedule his appointment. He said the next day May 2nd at 1:00 pm would be fine. He never called or arrived for the estimate the following day as agreed upon. Very unprofessional.
Description of Work: Nothing. He never showed up for his estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$600

Response from 101 Building Services
I was told that the job was repainting a weathered garage door which would put the estimated cost at 1/4 of what the homeowner says. I also informed the homeowner that a simple repaint would not be a high priority given my current list of work with repeat customers. Even though the paint had been weathering for several years the homeowner seemed to feel it was an emergency that had to be dealt with immediately. I did set up the appointments as described but I was clear that my schedule depended on the weather.

Thomas S.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, pressure washing
  + 0 more
John Adams was coureous, professional, and did an excellent job. He was able to succefully get stains out of hard surfaces such as concrete as well as more fragile areas around doors and windows. I called 101 Building Services about 2 weeks ago. I reside on the far edge of their area of service. John said he would have to call me back to find a convenient time to travel for our task. We were in no hurry, so that was fine. The 2 weeks delay is the only reason I graded 101 as a "B" in responsiveness. The day of service he arrived right on time. We were pleased with the results. Excellent! I will certainly plan to use his services in the future.
Description of Work: 101 Building Services pressure washed a concrete patio, screened porch, and front of house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Rachel M.
04/2012
5.0
doors, fencing, handyman service
  + 1 more
Great! Showed up on time, was friendly but got to work quickly and cleaned up every day before he left.
Description of Work: We are renters, but our landlord said his prices were good. Very punctual, friendly, and professional!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ron S.
02/2012
5.0
concrete repair, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
He does everything well. Now, he has become so busy that we haven’t really had him back that much. The last time we had him almost exclusively was for nine months for getting our house fixed up as it had fallen into a bit of disrepair. We see him from time to time, and he will take care of our dog for us when we go out. He would only take on something like a small fixing job, but nothing major. He can do that, but since he is not licensed to do that, he doesn’t. He has a lot of pride in his workmanship. He won’t do something half way. He is very fair, very honest, and is pretty reasonable on his rates.
Description of Work: John Adams of 101 Building Services has done an extensive amount of work around our house – painting, building, and concrete work. The last time we had him come out was a few months ago for working on the plumbing for our greenhouse. He built the greenhouse and we had some problem with plumbing issues that he came out to work on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Shayne B.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service was good. They knew what they were talking about. They did it quickly and on time. They did a really good job and it's still holding up. We will use them again in the future if we need to.
Description of Work: We used 101 Building Services for plumbing services. They fixed a water line to the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Judith M.
10/2011
5.0
decks, doors, house painters, handyman service, picture framing, pressure washing, screen repair, woodworking
  + 6 more
John was recommended to us last year by a neighbor who had his bathroom completely re-done. He was very happy with John's work, so we called John about a leak in our kitchen. It was a roof vent that had been damaged during a storm. John replaced it and the leak was no more. After that, raccoons and squirrels damaged the screening on our porch. John came over and replaced the screening and some of the wood that had seen better days. The job was very well done, and no creature has been able to break through the new screen. After that was complete, we asked John if he could replace the siding on the shed. Then he pressure washed the house and screen porch. All of the jobs were thoroughly done with a minimum of mess. John cleaned up his work area every evening after he had finished for the day. John is a very ethical, professional man, and I will continue to ask him to work for me. I recommend him highly to any person who wishes to engage his services. By the way, I expect that the shed will still be standing and in terrific shape many, many years from now. The work is of excellent quality! .
Description of Work: John re-screened our porch, completely replaced all of the wood, pressure washed the porch and house, and completely replaced all the wood and paneling on our outside shed. He has also replaced a vent on the roof that was leaking into the house. I have been very impressed by his professionalism. His prices are more than fair, his conduct is impeccable, and I will trust him with all future projects. There are not enough superlatives to encompass the quality of his work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Ellen P.
09/2011
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
He is honest, prompt, and is meticulous about what he does. He is very careful and does everything in a nice manner. He sticks with us until he has finished and I am satisfied. His prices were reasonable. He continues to do the job until he does it right. He is very responsive. He is very punctual and if he is going to be late, he calls and lets you know. He is very professional. If I have anything to be done anytime, I would rely on him. It is nice to have somebody like him to help. He is going to fix the garage door for me soon. When I met him he was doing work for another house in the neighborhood and I decided to use him since my brother-in-law- was moving in close by. He did things for him and then helped me. He has not given me a quote for that work, but he has been reasonable in everything he has done.
Description of Work: I used 101 Building Services for my brother-in-law for power washing before. I used him three weeks ago to detail my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Frederick H.
09/2011
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
I was very impressed with the young man. He is very busy right now, but he will be here next week to do the work.
Description of Work: I had him over for an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ellen P.
08/2011
5.0
decks, pressure washing
  + 0 more
He did a beautiful job. It was an excellent experience. He is very nice, very prompt, and easy to communicate with.
Description of Work: He did two decks. He removed carpet and plywood and then pressure washed, sanded, and stained both decks, including the steps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Ron S.
07/2011
5.0
house painters, fencing, handyman service, interior painters, hardscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems, greenhouses, plumbing, siding, contractors, woodworking
  + 10 more
John Adams has done a lot of work for me. He is very versatile. I have used him for plumbing, painting, decks and flooring work. He is probably one of the best painters I have ever seen. He has done irrigation work for me and has repaired it. I have used him for roofing. He has built structures for me. He has done some repairs outside the house. We had boring bees and he has fixed all those, repaired the wood and got rid of the bees. He has built pergolas and greenhouses. We had an irrigation problem for our outside sprinklers for probably two years and we couldn’t get anybody to come out and he fixed it within a few days. He builds fences and walls. He is the best. He charges hourly and charges by the job also. He is coming again today but he is here at least once a week. He does work by himself. I would rate him highly and would continue to use him in the future.
Description of Work: I use the services of 101 Building Services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Betty H.
05/2011
5.0
countertops, drywall, remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling, lighting, plumbing, woodworking
  + 6 more
We've been redoing an older home and needed some help so we got a referral for a another handyman to help with projects, but his quality of work was poor. In April I found John on Angie's list and have been very pleased with everything he's done for us. John has always been professional and pleasant. He has high standards and I’ve found his rates to be very reasonable for the high quality of work that he does. He’s very dependable, always showing up when he says and completing projects in the timeline that he gives.
Description of Work: John has helped us with several projects, including the following: renovating a bathroom, including installing vanity, toilet, and lighting; installing kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances; hanging, mudding, and preparing sheetrock for painting.

Rating CategoryRating 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

ROBERT B.
09/2010
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling
  + 1 more
very well in all resapects. a professional job from start to finish.
Description of Work: remove bathtub unit and install Walk-in shower assembly, with associated modifications.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jerry H.
08/2010
5.0
countertops, dock building, house painters, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling, lamp repair, lawn service, skylights, wallpaper removal, wallpaper
  + 10 more
Toilet didn't flush properly. Called John. He diagnoised problem, went to store, bought necessary repair items, installed them, and 'viola,' everything works as it should.
Description of Work: Relaced insides of toliet tank to make it flush properly

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Ron S.
07/2010
5.0
house painters, fencing, garage builders, handyman service, interior painters, landscaping, irrigation systems, plumbing, woodworking
  + 7 more
Quality and customer satisfaction is very high. All projects and repairs accomplished during the past year are excellent. Completed complete interior painting of house, repaired underground sprinkler system, built several exterior wood structures, re-landscaped garden to provided designs, and more. Highly recommended - trustworthy and very reasonable.
Description of Work: Too many jobs to provide complete list, but includes: interior and exterior painting, landscaping, plumbing, irrigation, fence building, structure building (shed, wood fence, stone patio) and much more. Have used this individual for about a year and everything accomplished is top quality. VERY reasonable and very high quality service. Knowledgable and talented in many areas. Highly recommended. Located in the New Bern, NC area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

    Contact information

    1421 Rhem Ave, New Bern, NC 28560

    www.101buildingservices.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Interior Painting,
    Exterior Painting,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Plumbing,
    Pressure Washing,
    General Remodeling,
    Doors,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Fencing,
    Lawn Irrigation,
    Lawn and Yard Work

    FAQ

    101 Building Services is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    101 Building Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, 101 Building Services does not offer free project estimates.
    No, 101 Building Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, 101 Building Services does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, 101 Building Services offers emergency services.
    Yes, 101 Building Services offers warranties.
    101 Building Services offers the following services: We offer handyman services including pressure washing, window cleaning, interior and exterior painting. We offer seasonal and maintenance services to property owners.
    Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC

    Contact information

    1421 Rhem Ave, New Bern, NC 28560

    www.101buildingservices.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed