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Home Handyman Services

Roofing, Gutters, Gutter Cleaning,

About us

2012 is our forty-first year in the home improvement field. We specialize in Victorian restoration. We are a small family owned business that takes pride in doing the best work possible and leaving our customers satisfied.

Business highlights

55 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Roofing, siding, chimneys, gutters, porches, kitchens, general remodeling, Victorian restorations, residential & light commercial contractor.

Services we don't offer

Electrical, concrete sidewalks, driveways, tree removal, lawn work.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available
PayPal

Reviews

4.5107 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
61%
4
14%
3
8%
2
6%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.6
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.5
Showing 51-75 of 107 reviews

Robin R.
07/2013
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
Very good. Not only cleaned the gutters but repaired the ones that were on wrong or disconnected
Description of Work: Gutter cleaning and repaired

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

rebecca S.
06/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
They were prompt, thorough, documented all work and remaining issues and professional. I would definitely use this company again for any house issue.
Description of Work: Joe and his crew came over the day after I called to unplug clogged gutters. He found a couple of problems one of which he fixed and on the other he offered advice as to how to fix at the most reasonable cost.

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
$150

louis C.
02/2013
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, chimney repair
  + 1 more
WORK STARTED ON DATE PROMISED,WORKED DAYS WEATHER PREMITING TILL FINISHED. CLEANED UP AREA. WOULD HIRE AGAIN.
Description of Work: COMPLETE ROOF REPLACEMENT,NEW YANKEE GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS,CEMENT JACKET ON ONE CHIMMEY, POINT SECOND CHIMMEY AS NEEDED.PAINT FRONT OF HOUSE LOWER ;PAINT WINDOW FRAMES UPPER LEVEL REPLACE GARAGE ROOF ; CLEAN-UP AFTER ROOF TEAR OFF (ATTIC).

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
$19,000

PHILIP R.
12/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
We had a leak in our kitchen, underneath an open porch. The roof of the porch had to be replaced. Joe estimated about $2,000. When he got the roof off, he realized that the wood underneath was rotted and had to be replaced. He called me right away to explain that it would be more than the estimate. He showed me the rotten wood and I understood that he could not predict this, so was happy to pay more than the estimate. The workers did a fine job fixing the roof, though there was a lot of junk left in the gutters. I would use Joe again.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking roof.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Laurie B.
12/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
We bought the cap pieces, but decided that we couldn't do the job because the shingles at the apex of the roof needed shaving in order to fit the cap. My husband contacted Mr. Gott and he was very impressed with Mr. Gott's professionalism and knowledge of the job. Mr. Gott came out to the house the next morning to look over the job and give a quote. I've read quite a bit about installing cedar roofs and ridge gaps--and Mr. Gott knew exactly the right approach to take. In just a few days he returned (as promised) along with a three-man crew in another truck to do the job. He introduced me to the crew before he left to check on another job. The crew got right to work despite the very frigid weather. They shaved the shingles, applied a weatherproofing strip we had bought (similar to ice and rain shield), and nailed the roof ridge. The crew members were polite and professional. Mr. Gott also called me to check on whether I approved the job. The guys did a great job. Looks terrific!
Description of Work: We have a 12 x 16 outdoor garden/studio building with a cedar shingle roof which needed a ridge cap.

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
$275

Donald B.
05/2012
2.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
These folks never got back to me. I can understand some companies not wanting too fool with small jobs, but please!....give us the courtesy of getting back to us!
Description of Work: No work done

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


Marsha M.
01/2012
5.0
roofing, replacement windows, home remodeling
  + 1 more
They did an excellent job. Everyhing was cleaned up after they left. Everyone involved in the project were very professional and cared about the project. They even waited until after my summer plants were gone before starting any work as to not disturb them. They have also done work at a rental I own. They were able to paint, install a kitchen, plumbing, electric work, install new windows, and tile work. I couldn't be happier with the work they have done. They were on the job every day at 7:30am and worked until 5:00pm. I was there almost daily checking on the work, as well.
Description of Work: They installed a new roof on my home.

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
$16,350

Eric G.
11/2011
2.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
Very professional on phone, sounded like he was going to do a good job. Knew the area well and gave good advice. Promised a quote. Did not visit and quote as promised. Did not follow up via phone. Never heard from again.
Description of Work: Gutter repair and installation quote

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0


Karen F.
10/2011
1.0
roofing
  + -1 more
He never called me back and I ended up not using him.
Description of Work: This was for an estimate for shingle replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


TANYA L.
09/2011
5.0
roofing, replacement windows, chimney repair, skylights
  + 2 more
I had four estimates from four local roofing companies. Joe Gott's was in fact the highest estimate that I received -- but I was willing to pay a little more for decent, honest work. Also, I have a Victorian house in the Elmwood Village, and I heard that his company (Home Handyman Service) specializes in these historic houses. I made the right choice! I've had bad luck with contractors in Buffalo. Half of the time they make appointments to do estimates and they don't show up at all; the other 40% of the time they are hours late for appointments. SO: working with Joe Gott was a breath of fresh air! Joe showed up when he said he would; he did the work that he said he would; and he charged me the price that he said he would.
Description of Work: I had an entire new roof done, including the rebuilding some parts of the roof dormers, which had been falling apart and leaking for years. I also had my chimney shortened by 3 feet. And, I had two large skylights installed. (Joe even fixed a door-knob for me that was broken without charging me!) He is a trustworthy & balanced guy and his crew is great too.

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
$13,500

Carol-Lynn C.
09/2011
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, siding
  + 1 more
Joe was great to deal with. We have very complicated roof lines and Joe did a great job explaining what he needed to do and put our minds at ease. He was the 1st and last estimate. He has a great crew.
Description of Work: Roof tear off, repairs and install new roof....siding repair and ..... gutter downspout changes.

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
$7,000

Anna R.
09/2011
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
A vent on the roof had shifted and was leaking water in the bedroom. They put a new piece up on the roof and I haven't had any problems or leaks since. I thought they did a pretty good job.
Description of Work: I hired him to repair a vent that was leaking water into the living room.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

gene G.
09/2011
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Overall It wasa great experiance. FRom what three of my friend's went through with roofer's I was quite nervous about the whole idea of getting started. Now I'm relieved, and very happy
Description of Work: Joe the owner, promptly answered my call for an estimate. Gave a fair price and an estimated time frame, At that time Joe also gave a detailed decripion of how his company is run, the size of his crew, and how the roof would be done as far as material's and the manner they would be installed. The work was completed in a timely fashion and in a very professional way . No unexpected delay's. On budget. I'm very pleased with his work and would recommend him to anyone.

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
$11,000

Zach H.
05/2011
1.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
I called well over a week ago to have my damaged gutters serviced. The man who I had spoken to was very professional on the phone, but he was a no call/no show when it came down to it. When I first spoke to him almost 2 weeks ago, he said he would be over to take a look at it by Saturday, about 3 days from the date I called. He didn't call or show, so I called back today, almost 2 weeks later, to see what the problem was, and he said he was in the area, and wouldn't mind looking at it this afternoon. He didn't call or show up, again! I guess the job wasn't big enough for him. I own a pretty big, 100 yld house, which needs some work done, and I would like to find an honest and reliable handyman service. It's such a shame because I was excited about working with him, given his almost perfect reviews on this site.
Description of Work: No services performed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Home Handyman Services
a bit permature with the negitive report. you do have a small problem there but i guess ill keep my opinion to myself.might have helped if the person that was to show me the damage was available at the agreed upon time."small window little light"an "f" get a life you were not even interested enough to thke the time to meet me

Barbara D.
12/2010
1.0
roofing
  + -1 more
no call no show - very nice on the phone
Description of Work: No call - No show

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Home Handyman Services
injury accident.as of 12/28/10 still dont have my truck back.injury needs surgery to correct.sorry about the no show.no money taken as down payment.

Michael T.
12/2010
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
He did alright with the job. He got it done. He listened to us. It took a couple of weeks. The price was not bad.
Description of Work: He repaired my gutter.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Paul P.
12/2010
3.0
roofing, chimney repair
  + 0 more
He said he would give me a 5% discount and I never received it. The 24 inch part of my roof should not be included in his final price, however he charged me for the work. He also charged me for the chimney repair for $250 dollars extra. My roof still leaks around the alco after his work. After he looked at it, he said he couldn't fix the issue. He did a decent job on the roof, but I am not happy with his charges. My biggest complaint was his monkey-business. He didn't listen to me.
Description of Work: They began the project in October, and finished the work in the middle of November. They removed my slate roof and installed a new roof. I also had a chimney repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$18,000

Jon R.
11/2010
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Joe did a new roof for us and came in at half the price of a tear-off. We were in deep need of a new roof and had put off the job for a long time because of the likely cost. Joe's crew is first-rate. They would not leave Joe or me alone until we negotiated a change order to put plywood under a portion of the roof around the chimney. They are fiercely proud of their work, and justly so. Despite current health challenges, Joe was always available and never failed to pick up calls during the job. Our new roof has already withstood sustained winds of 50 mph plus and heavy rains. No leaks and no lost shingles. Joe worked with us on the change order to give us an extra week to pay that part of the balance. I will call upon Joe for all of my home repair needs in the future.
Description of Work: We contracted with Joe to put a course of shingles over our two courses of original wood shingles and a course of roll roofing. The job included plywood cut up around the edges to accommodate new yankee gutters. He also was to repair significant damage to the garage roof by teen-aged vandals.

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
$10.5

Response from Home Handyman Services
cost was 10500.00 not 10.50

Julie L.
09/2010
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I am writing this report to update my previous report on my unhappy experience with the answering service. After reading my report on Angie's list, Joe, the owner, called me immediately and apologized. He also explained to me that the girl that I was talking to does not work for him, instead he hired the answering service agency to handle all the calls. He was very sorry about how I was treated by them and kindly offered me $500 deduction from the estimate. Joe, was very professional, Knowledgeable and honest. When he gave us the estimate, he explained in detail how he is going to do the job and answered all our questions. He also told us that there is no need to replace the whole cutter system, instead he is going to do repairs on those damaged cutters and saved us some money. Even though I was not happy with the answering service, we are impressed by Joe's professionalism so much so that we decided to hire Joe to do the job.
Description of Work: Whole roof replacement.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,100

John K.
06/2010
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Owner responded immedately to my calll for an estimate and after we agreed on the price the work was started within a day or two. His crew worked everyday until all work was completed and the site was cleaned up. I was very pleased with the speed and the quailty of all their work, I would highly reccomend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Installed new roof, gutters and repaired chimney.

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
$3,800

DEANNE O.
05/2010
5.0
roofing, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Joe the owner came out to give an estimate. When I asked about replacing the entire chimney, he told me it was a big expense and not really necessary, just needed some repair work. (Two others had said: "You really need to replace the whole chimney") His team came when expected, was very efficient, cleaned up everything. I was very satisfied.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced chimney cap, damaged bricks, and flashing.

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
$775

Kristen R.
04/2010
5.0
decks, chimney repair
  + 0 more
My experience with him has been very positive. He came out when he said he would and gave me the estimate for the work. He did the work when he said he would. I wasn?t home when he came. He did not charge a deposit. He collected all the money at completion and his price was lower than the other estimate I received. When I would phone him, I always got a call back on a timely basis. He?s a very friendly individual and comes out in person. I am very happy with his work. He spent a fair amount of time looking at my porch and seeing what would be needed. He gave me his suggestions and a price, but I ended up choosing not to follow through with the work. I will certainly call him again for anything I need.
Description of Work: He pointed a chimney and tarred two flashings. Most recently he gave me an estimate for restoring an outdoor porch.

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

Katka H.
04/2010
5.0
roofing, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The job went smoothly from start to finish, the crew cleaned up after themselves every day, and made sure that exposed attic space was protected and cleaned up at end of the job. The workmen were friendly and polite and responsive, particularly to my concerns about trying not to damage the side garden.
Description of Work: This 1897 Victorian needed a tear-off, and Home Handyman did a great job in all ways: roof was replaced with architectural shingles, yankee gutters replaced and downspouts repaired where necessary. They also painted house shingles that had been replaced, yankees, and new downspouts. After they uncovered a chimney problem, their mason did the job, repairing it while timing it with the roof 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
$16,350

Bart R.
10/2009
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
I called numerous area roofing and contracting companies for estimates to fix my yankee gutter system and very few perform this service. Home Handyman was one of several that does and his estimate was lower than the others. I still didn't have the money to do it, but after saving up, I contacted Joe, the owner, and he said he would stick by the original estimate. He got started right away and finished in just two days. Also, there were a few problems on my roof that he saw and since they did not require a lot of materials to fix, he did it for free. In addition, when we settled up, Joe pointed out some "do it yourself" projects around my house that he recommended I do relatively soon. This advice, as well as the overall work, made my experience unbelievable.
Description of Work: Replaced my dysfunctional yankee gutter system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Jennifer F.
09/2009
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Home Handyman Services did a fantastic job. Very efficient and organized. A team of guys showed up at 8:30am and completed the entire job by 4:00pm the same day! Excellent clean up job as well. Our new roof is solid and looks amazing; several neighbors have commented on how it great it looks, especially with the new copper flashing. We are very satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: Our original roof (1941) on our 2 story brick colonial was in need of a total replacement. Pieces were starting to come off, although no leaking or problems. We knew it had to be replaced before another winter season.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Contact information

415 Rhode Island, Buffalo, NY 14213

http://www.rooferbuffalony.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Roofing,
Gutters,
Gutter Cleaning,
Chimney Repair,
Siding,
Decks and Porches,
Roof Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Skylights,
Windows,
General Remodeling,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures

FAQ

Home Handyman Services is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Home Handyman Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,PayPal
Yes, Home Handyman Services offers free project estimates.
No, Home Handyman Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Home Handyman Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Home Handyman Services offers emergency services.
Yes, Home Handyman Services offers warranties.
Home Handyman Services offers the following services: Roofing, siding, chimneys, gutters, porches, kitchens, general remodeling, Victorian restorations, residential & light commercial contractor.
Electrical, concrete sidewalks, driveways, tree removal, lawn work.

Contact information

415 Rhode Island, Buffalo, NY 14213

http://www.rooferbuffalony.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM