LDR Design+Build+Renovate

We did not actually bring them in to do the repairs (and in retrospect are extremely thankful for). We had a laundry room with some water damage and some mold growth. We performed the demo ourselves and removed the affected areas. Initially, we found the quote to be extremely fair and were about to sign with them($504) for drywall repair. However, we raised our concerns about where the moisture was initially coming from and what would be done to prevent it going forward. This was the response per an email, "I'm thinking that the water issue would be rectified by moving the leader to the other side and caulking the concrete. I say we do that and see if it works." Despite this going against our gut concern, we were going to go with them because they came so highly rated on Angie's List. We inquired what the price would be if instead of drywall, we used Wainscoting in lieu of drywall since this was just a laundry area and the affected areas were not highly visible. We have Wainscoting in the rest of the room so wanted it to match up as best as possible. The estimate jumped to $2500 (this was for PVC Wainscoting). Then, it went down to $1400 for MDF wainscoting (still $900 over the original cost). We priced out the materials at Lowes and it was only $200-$300 at best more in materials (and this was pricing the PVC wainscoting that matched our existing pattern). We just could not justify this extreme jump in price. Once we told them we were declining the quote due to this extreme price jump, no effort was made to correspond with us further (even to say, "Ok. We hope to work with you in the future." or "Here is why there is an extreme difference in price.") Going back to the first line of this review, we are extremely grateful we did not use them. While preparing the area for repairs, we noticed our downstairs shower (the other side of one of the walls to be repaired) had a leak in the drain and this was the source of the water damage. This is exactly why we tried to be insistent about finding the source of the problem and fixing it before doing anything else. Had we actually gone with Local Dad for these repairs, the problem would have been sealed up in the wall, we would have wasted our money with them, and still we would have had to deal with the same problem down the road. We actually really hate to leave this review, especially since Local Dad came so highly rated on Angie's List. But we just try to be honest (both the good and bad). Given that our concerns about fixing the source of the problem would have been completely over-looked despite specifically bringing this up makes us extremely hesitant to trust their professional opinion.

They've been very, very good. They are very thorough, they show up on time, they listen to us when we request certain items and Jeff, the owner, seems to go out of his way to provide the service that we requested. His workers that came in were very courteous. We're just really, really pleased with them. They seem very fair and they take our schedule into account when they schedule the work. The only time they were not punctual was when they got lost.

They had gotten a lot of good reviews that I saw, and they were very easy to work with and friendly on the phone, and the prices were reasonable. He was very flexible. When he did come out and see me, he worked around my work schedule, which was really great. I felt that he was accommodating of my schedule, and things that I asked him if it needed to be done. He was very honest about things that I should get done or that I didn’t really need, so I felt like they were very honest and helpful.

It didn't go, he wasn't interested

One of the best things about dealing with Local Dad Repairs is that they do all trades with their own staff. My project consisted of carpentry (replacing sliding glass door, replacing wood trim around front door, laying new hardwood floor); plumbing (replacing several shutoff valves and dishwasher hose) and painting (interior hallway and exterior window). All jobs were completed according to Jeff's quote with high quality and care. Jeff's staff is courteous and very careful. Each night, they did a thorough cleanup before leaving. When they said they would be here they were always on time. Terri, in the office, kept in contact and answered emails promptly. Overall, I highly recommend Jeff Eccles and Local Dad Repairs.

This is the second time Jeff has done work at my house. First. a mailbox was replaced and now two electrical switches were replaced. These are just small things in a very long list of jobs I need done. Jeff is very knowledgeable and I definitely want him to work on the rest of the list, big and small. He has expertise, is reliable (calls are returned promptly, shows up at the appointed time), works with care, prices are fair, and he is able to anticipate the details of all the jobs we talked about. Local Dad is definitely a great find and I hope I can schedule more appointments soon.

We find is a good price and we will not decided yet but he was really professional and fast with the price and a neat detail of the work on his estimate.

The work was done with care and professionalism.

I had never heard of Local Dad nor knew they were a local business til I found them on Angie's List. Jeff Eckes and crew did a great job, the scheduling, estimates, interaction, job work and cleanup could not have been more professional. What more is there to say? Oh ya, they significantly exceeded expectations. Go Local Dad!

Did not have it done by this provider. While I understood his reason for needing to charge this flat rate,sight unseen, I hired another company for half the price. But I'm sure Local Dad Repair would have done as good a job at twice the price.

He had to come back there was a difficult he left something not done inside the dryer. I would not use them again.

The guys came to my house an hour or so late. I did get a phone call saying that they would be late because they had to pick up materials at the store first to complete the project. Maybe this should be done ahead of time. When they showed up, the guys were ready to work and got started right away. They went over the project with me and seemed to plan out the work very well. The shelves were constructed very well and the crew was real meticulous with the build. The shelves were properly supported and will last a lifetime. The project was completed in a reasonable time frame. The crew cleanup the area too. Both inside and outside. The project went smoothly and completed to my satisfaction. I would use Local Dad Repairs again for any other projects.

Local Dad Repairs was horrible. The cost kept going up and that was one of my problems with him. The price kept increasing. It was supposed to be done one weekend and it ended up taking 3 months to do. He is finishing whenever he could. It was just really ridiculous. One time it was people that called out, their truck broke down or something. It was just bunch of excuses all the time. Every time the price kept going up. Finally I said just come and finish it because this is taking too long now at this point. He did good work and it just took way too long and the price just kept going up. It took way too long than we had originally scheduled for. I would try to let other people know to make sure you get everything put in the contract because the price kept increasing, make sure that everything that he says is in the contract. He signs things to add in there. The work is good. The quality of service was good.

The quality of the work was excellent. H e unfortunately had to return a few days later as we kept adding projects and one of his workers called in sick. That is no fault of his.

Jeff and his team do painstakingly excellent work. Our bathroom was completely gutted: new plumbing installed, new drywall, completely tiled, all new fixtures, as well as extensive built-in shelving. Jeff and his team came back for a second job: several portions of our foundation were rebuilt and fortified. We are extremely pleased with all of the work, and will undoubtedly hire Jeff again in the future.

Jeff and his team were friendly and professional. It was very easy to communicate with Jeff and his wife Terri via phone and email. All work was done in a timely manner and within the estimates given. They kept all work areas clean and never left a mess behind. Jeff is someone that I can trust to work on my house in my absence. Overall, it was a worry-free, pleasant experience and I will definitely rely on Jeff for needed work in the future.

Jeff and his crew are punctual, friendly, and they do great quality work. Terri the business manager is always quick to respond to emails and service requests. It's hard to find people this reliable?the fact that they're nice is icing on the cake.

Jeff was very punctual, and professional. He discovered that our dryer wasn't hooked up to a vent outside . It is on my hubbys to do list to make sure that the dryer is venting outside.

Great job! Jeff and his staff are extremely professional! He is reasonable, reliable and knowledgeable. He explained everything to me and he and Terri kept me apprised at everything they were doing. They will be doing another job for me in the spring. I highly recommend Local Dad Repairs!

I contacted Dad's to repair sheetrock damaged by roof leaks, on the ceiling and the walls. Damage also included nail pops. The estimate seemed reasonable, so we hired them, and they showed up on time. Because they were working in very humid weather, the repair was not adequately dried to continue work the next day. We rescheduled to complete when they had another opening, and as we were not using the space, this was not a problem for us. They sanded and primed the repaired area, and cleaned up when finished. We were very satisifed with their work and professionalism.

The repairs were performed promptly and very professionally. The services was excellent in all aspects and I would not hesitate to use the contractor again. In fact, we have an appointment for the spring to refinish my front entry door when the weather is warm.

"Local Dad Repairs" identified and solved an issue that was causing overflow during heavy rainstorms and leakage into the house by replacing and upgrading a section of gutter. Jeff and his team also solved a problem with a sliding glass exterior door that has existed since the day we moved into this house ten years ago, despite several previous attempts by other providers to fix the door, which was extremely difficult to open because it was not sliding properly. The sliding door now works exceptionally smoothly and can be opened and closed with ease. What makes the difference is that Jeff takes the time to truly understand the problem and then explains the solution clearly. He and his team are very knowledgeable, very capable, very professional, and very nice. Appointments were scheduled with our convenience in mind, they were kept promptly, and the work was done professionally and consistent with the estimate provided. We highly recommend this service.

My partner and I recently bought a house that had already been through a remodel, but with work that left a lot to be desired. We had a long list of items that we wanted done by a professional - some tiny (like installing new towel bars or caulking a tub) and some large (like waterproofing a dirt basement or repairing the gutters). We reached out to several providers on Angie's List, but decided to go with Jeff of Local Dad Repairs. Why? Well, first things first. You can't beat the name, right? Local Dad? It was like, awwwwww. That's sweet. If my dad was local I'd totally make him do the work. But he isn't. So the next best thing would have to be Jeff. Seriously, I emailed my list to Jeff. He arrived on time one evening to walk through and give us his impressions of the work that needed to be and could be done. He was quick, knowledgeable, and suggested other future projects without being pushy (a couple of which we added to our list because they were such great ideas). He let us know what items on our worklist were unnecessary or could wait for a few months or a year. And then he gave us a quote for a reasonable hourly rate. One thing really sealed the deal. When he came into the basement, he looked at the supports and suggested that we call in an engineer before doing any waterproofing or digging. Although we didn't follow that advice to the letter, he was the only provider who looked past our immediate requests and made recommendations that weren't just upsells for him, but that clearly took into consideration the long-term investment that we had made in the home. It was as though he actually cared. If he doesn't really care, he fakes it REALLY well. We engaged Jeff for two separate days - the first day was for some general stuff that he did (with a helper) over the course of a few hours and they were great, did a lot, cleaned up after themselves, blah blah blah. You've seen this in the other reviews. But he also left a couple of projects unfinished. Boo, right? No. He stopped one project at the point where he recognized a potential problem that would need the attention of a master electrician (required according to the codes in this town). He stopped another at the point where a better idea for completing the project became clear. Since we planned on having Jeff back for a second day (which hasn't happened yet, but will this weekend!), the unfinished work was not a problem. I'd much rather have things done right and well. The second day was gutter day. And this was out of control. In a good way. Seriously, IF YOU NEED WORK DONE ON YOUR GUTTERS, CALL LOCAL DAD. The team Jeff brought in was in and out in a matter of a couple of hours - to remove and replace all of the gutters and downspouts on a house. And the price could not be beat. And the gutters look amazing. And they work like a dream. We had a massive rainstorm the day after the gutters were installed, and - with the exception of one tiny spot that Jeff is going to come back to fix - worked perfectly. The foundation of my house was dry, even though the world was soggy. So all of the work he's done so far has been laudable. One thing - He's busy right now. So if you want him, you'd better call him NOW. Another thing - Communication between visits is occasionally imperfect (some delays in responses, and some details get missed, etc.), so you may need to follow up and/or nudge. Or maybe not. Have you read this far and not called Local Dad Repairs yet? What are you waiting for?

Jeff and a helper arrived on time. They were both very friendly, professional and efficient. They did a great job cleaning the dryer and the surrounding area. also replacing the vent. They cleaned up very well afterwards. I highly recommend Jeff and will definitely hire him again

My pool was replaced this year by professional installers who unfortunately left some large gaps between the pool and existing deck. I contacted several contractors regarding the repairs and decided the go with localdadrepairs. What set localdadrepairs apart from the rest was the excellent communication and customer service. Jeff scheduled a day to come by and look at the repair work. He explained the work that would be performed and provided pictures of a similar job that he performed. Jeff provided an estimate and scheduled a day to do the job, which was completed recently. I'm very happy with the quality of the work, communication and professionalism during the entire process. I would definitely contact localdadrepairs again for any future projects.