SERVES MOSTLY SHAKER & UNIVERSITY HTS. DOES BRICK & STONE WORK,TUCK POINT, CHIMNEY WORK. REMODEL KITCHEN & BATH. CABINETRY MINOR ELECTRICAL CARPENTRY TILE PAINTING DECORATING NO JOB TOO SMALL.
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DOES NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS OR GIVE SENIOR DISCOUNTS.
The ironic part is that he was recommended by an non-profit organization. He was extremely pleasant during the initial conversation. Things went rapidly downhill from there. We briefly discussed the 4 pages of Shaker Heights violations I needed fixed, which I emailed them to him. He called me back after he reviewed them and I was discussing issues about which he was unaware. As it turns out he only read 1 of the 4 pages. It was not until he arrived that I saw what I believe to be his Jekyell and Hyde personality. Before even saying saying hello, he immediately demanded the violations. I was startled so I went inside to get my file. As I'm going through it, I said matter of factly, I thought you had them. He responded in an insulting aggressive tone, "Why would you assume that?" I just said, "I guess because I emailed them to you." He stormed off saying "I'm not working for you, you're too disorganized." I was dumfounded and I was thinking about apologizing for the misunderstanding but I was afraid that might set him off. After thinking about it, I thought I should warn other Anglie's List customers about him. Especially because he was initially so engaging over the phone. He strikes me as the kind of person who could potentially lose control at any time over what he subjectively perceives as the slightest provocation. Perhaps it is because I am a laid back guy and he appears to be a hyper type-A personality. I must frankly say that I am slightly concerned about submitting this review but I feel obligated to caution other Angie's List customers .
Description of Work: JOHN GRUBACH, 216-577-5058 WAS RUDE AND CONFRONTATIONAL. BE CAREFUL because he operates under many "companies" including FINE HOME REPAIRS, FINE HOME REMODELING, AND HEIGHTS CHIMNEY
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$1,000
FRED N.
05/1999
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
DID VARIOUS ODD AND ENDS - ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY, FIXED FRONT DOOR.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
CLARE M.
02/1999
1.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
WAS LATE FOR APPOINTMENT. NEVER CALLED WITH ESTIMATE. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE.
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Rating out of 5
11/1998
1.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A SUNDAY- HE NEVER SHOWED UP. MEMBER CALLED AND LEFT MESSAGE, STILL HASN'T HEARD BACK!
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Rating out of 5
NORMA E.
09/1998
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
REDUCED THE SIZE OF THE BAR IN OUR FAMILY ROOM BY CUTTING DOWN THE COUNTER TOP. PROMPT, RETURNED MY CALL, AND DID WHAT HE SAID HE WOULD DO. CLEANED UP WELL.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
DENISE G.
09/1998
1.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
HE SAID HE WOULD COME OUT TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE BUT DID NOT SHOW UP.
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Rating out of 5
CAROL E.
05/1998
1.0
contractors
+ -1 more
SAID HE WOULD COME OUT AND GIVE AN ESTIMATE. NEVER SHOWED. CALLED TO SAY HE WOULD BE OUT THE NEXT DAY. AGAIN, NEVER SHOWED. WILL USE SOMEONE ELSE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
BRUCE S.
04/1998
5.0
chimney repair
+ -1 more
CHIMNEY TUCK POINTING DONE. HE WAS THOROUGH.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David C.
09/1997
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
WE USED JOHN FOR OUR WINDOW WELL REPAIR, HE DID AN EXCELLENT JOB, REASONABLE $. HE VERY PROFESSIONAL, MY WIFE FELT COMFORTABLE HAVING HIM WORK AROUND THE HOUSE WHEN SHE WAS HOME ALONE. HE DOES ALL SORTS OF MASONARY WORK. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
09/1997
1.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
HE WAS SUPPOSED TO PREP THE ROOM FOR $500, & THEN PAINTING AND THE CONTRACT WAS MISINTERPRETED AND WAS ONLY GOING TO BE AN EXTRA $150 FOR PAINTING. AFTER THE PAINTING WAS COMPLETE IT WAS A HORRIBLE JOB AND HE WAS VERY UNCOOPERATIVE. VERY POOR CONTRACT.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Interior Painting,
Chimney Repair,
General Remodeling,
Unfinished Carpentry
FAQ
FINE HOME REPAIRS is currently rated 3.9 overall out of 5.
FINE HOME REPAIRS accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, FINE HOME REPAIRS does not offer free project estimates.
No, FINE HOME REPAIRS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, FINE HOME REPAIRS does not offer a senior discount.
No, FINE HOME REPAIRS does not offer emergency services.
No, FINE HOME REPAIRS does not offer warranties.
FINE HOME REPAIRS offers the following services: SERVES MOSTLY SHAKER & UNIVERSITY HTS. DOES BRICK & STONE WORK,TUCK POINT, CHIMNEY WORK. REMODEL KITCHEN & BATH. CABINETRY MINOR ELECTRICAL CARPENTRY TILE PAINTING DECORATING NO JOB TOO SMALL.
DOES NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS OR GIVE SENIOR DISCOUNTS.