My name is James Merritt. As owner of Big Jim's Home Repair, I have over 20 years of experience in most aspects of construction and home repair services. My goal is to remodel, or fix your home so that the only reason you will call me back is to have me do another project for you or to give me a referral. In other words, I don't want to hear that the job I did for you was not to your satisfaction. If I have to come back to bring the job up to your satisfaction, I don't look good, I don't make money when I come back to fix it and most of all, I will lose your confidence and the possibility that you will refer me to your family and friends. Email me or call me with your questions!
Last year, my husband and I noticed that some of our wooden trims and siding were cracked and growing fungus. We reached out to a few contractors for quotes and consultation, and finally decided to go with Big Jim's Home Repair based on the great positive reviews. After contacting Jim, he came over to analyze the problem and provided a fair estimate for the repair. We decided to switch to fiber cement trims instead of treated wood trims. We also realized our siding wall really needed a fresh coat of paint as the existing paint looked dull after 9 years. Jim was able to schedule us in within a few weeks, despite being booked with other ongoing projects. Jim's crew always showed up on time and completed the project in one week. They painted a fresh coat beautifully, enhancing the overall look of our home. Jim always kept in touch with us throughout the whole process and answered any questions we had. We can't thank them enough for being meticulous, careful, and courteous. They cleaned up the mess, and our siding and new trims look excellent. The attention to detail and quality of work were outstanding. We have other projects in mind and will not hesitate to give Jim a call again in the future. Highly recommend Big Jim's Home Repair!
Description of Work: Replaced old, cracked and rotted wood trims and siding.
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
stephen E.
09/2021
5.0
bathtub refinishing, siding
+ 0 more
Needed some minor siding repair done, which most companies were unwilling to do (only would do a complete side, or the entire home). Jim was more than happy to accommodate my minor project, and work it into his schedule amongst his other projects. Was accommodating, and kept in constant contact with me, as to when the work would be done. Great experience, and will certainly look to rehire Jim for future projects!
Description of Work: minor siding repair
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
Paul G.
03/2021
5.0
siding
+ -1 more
We were right regarding rot - we had a mushroom sticking out above our 2nd story bedroom's window - and basically everything from the gable down had damage. We ended up having our southern-facing gable redone, plus expanded the scope of the siding replacement due to wider-than-expected water damage and to avoid an odd appearance of keeping just a few of the original sheets of siding on that part of the house. I can't say the job went without a hitch - this was an unexpectedly large job, and there were a few misses - but Jim was great about making sure all issues were addressed. I felt like prices were reasonable and fair, and with the way his team worked - even when the weather got fairly bad - I feel like his team definitely earned their keep. Summing it up, we were quite satisfied, and I would definitely consider hiring them again.
Description of Work: Needed repair of several weathered panels of T1-11 siding, with expected rot damage repair as well
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Big Jim's Home Repair
Thanks for reviewing Big Jim’s Home Repair! It was a pleasure to Repair/replace your siding! Please call us when the next project is needed to be completed!
Shirley S.
05/2020
5.0
siding, deck cleaning
+ 0 more
Great! They did a good job. It ended up costing a bit more than expected because they found other rotting boards that also needed to be replaced.
Description of Work: Rotted boards in siding and deck replaced and paint or stain added.
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
$7,075
Debby H.
12/2018
5.0
drywall, siding, house painters
+ 1 more
Big Jim’s did a wonderful job in spite of numerous difficulties (bad weather, holidays, health issues. We are very impressed with the quality of his work.
Description of Work: Dry rot repair
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
Debby H.
12/2018
5.0
siding
+ -1 more
Big Jim's is reliable, affordable and they stand behind their work. We plan to rely on them for future projects.
Description of Work: Fixing a leak
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Trudie W.
07/2018
5.0
fencing
+ -1 more
Jim answered the phone on the first call...what a concept that a contractor actually answers a phone call today in this outrageously busy industry!!! I was impressed. Super nice guy, Big Jim, who came out and gave me a bid to repair a fence with a fair amount of dry rot. I hired him. He removed bad boards, shored up the weaker ones, installed new where needed and repainted the entire fence. This made a soon to be going on the market house much more appealing to potential buyers.
Description of Work: Fence repair
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
$1,600
Jennifer J.
03/2018
5.0
gutter repair, handyman service
+ 0 more
I hired Big Jim to do a couple of small jobs – clean the gutters and repair the gutters where they had come loose from the house in one spot, and also to add a threshold piece inside where carpeting had pulled away and left an exposed spike strip between hallway carpet and bathroom tile. He was able to fit me into his schedule quickly and I was pleased with the work he did. I had him give me estimates on a couple of larger projects I am considering and will definitely hire him again in the future.
Description of Work: Gutter repair and door threshold replaced
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
$185
Lee D.
08/2017
5.0
handyman service, roofing, siding, house painters
+ 2 more
He did a good job, though we had to reschedule several times mostly due to the weather not being good enough for outside painting.
Description of Work: James replaced or repaired some of my roof eve facing 2x6 boards that had faded or rotted.
Very well, quit professional, but very easy going, laid back & friendly which Ilked. Had to rebuild a closet to outside wall & smartly added an overhang to protect in future which added a more finished look, blended well with rest of house. Hung a special order storm door as well as front door & another storm door. Dug a french drain over 100 ft. and has held up more than 10 yrs. Worked on inside replacing toilets, faucets, a bathroom cabinet & painted the exterior of house and pain still looking great 10 yrs later, though Probably needing fresh coat. Extremely satisfied, good pricing, quality work. Repaired some fencing; drywall repair in ceiling
Description of Work: multiple inside & outside projects
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
Shane M.
06/2017
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Jim did a great job, and the quantity and quality of work was beyond the price paid for the services. We'd recommend Jim to others, and found working with him to be a pleasure.
Description of Work: Roofing maintenance and repair.
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
$100
Helen P.
06/2017
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Jim is wonderful and his helper Bob is too! I will definitely have them come back when I need other items fixed.
Description of Work: General handyman work around the house: needed toilet repaired, curtain hung, crawl space inspected.
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
$125
Linda C.
05/2017
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
The jobs were completed quickly and professionally.
Description of Work: I had a laundry list of things that needed to be fixed to get our house ready to put on the market. The most critical items were related to patching drywall in places. It is no easy thing to match texture on the walls. This was done expertly so that the repairs are invisible.
Jim is extremely knowledgeable about fixing all types of problems as listed above. He provides expert advice on the best methodology and materials. He is efficient and thorough. Neither my husband nor I are handy so Jim is our "go to" guy because we know that repairs will be performed professionally, quickly, and efficiently.
Description of Work: We recently purchased a home with an extensive list of repair the Inspection Report -- exterior/crawl space drainage problems, plumbing problems, dry wall water damage, extensive drywall repairs due to large holes, faulty/missing electrical outlets, defective light fixtures, etc.
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
$6,000
Aldona H.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service, lighting
+ 0 more
We bought a light fixture that we wanted to install over a canned light. Bought a converter kit, but wasn't sure how it was all supposed to come together. We called Big Jim to install the light. He was booked, but said if he had time he would come between 12 and 2 the next day. Well, he called the next day and came as promised. He got the light fixture installed perfectly and charged a reasonable price. While he was at our house, he also gave us some preliminary quotes on other projects we needed to get done. I would call on him again, definitely.
Description of Work: Light fixture installation.
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
$120
SHELLY W.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service, siding
+ 0 more
Jim and his assistant were wonderful. They arrived on time and fixed the issue that other companies wouldn't touch because the house is clad in vinyl siding. They were also friendly and professional. We have other small repairs that we won't hesitate using them to help us with! Their only downside (but true of most good companies) is that they book up quickly so you have to wait a bit to get the work completed.
Description of Work: They repaired a leak that was causing water to come in over a sliding glass 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
$3,000
Cynthia P.
02/2017
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
+ 0 more
Very Well. Trim was primed and ready for painter. Would hire them again.
Description of Work: Replace trim on outside 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
$100
Cynthia P.
02/2017
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
He was fast, efficient, and did a great job. Really knew what he was doing.
Description of Work: Replaced the frame of an outside door that had some dry rot. Primed it so it was ready for our painter.
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
$100
Ivey S.
02/2017
5.0
siding
+ -1 more
It went well. He was able to repair/fix several items around the house.
Description of Work: Some handyman jobs around the house.
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
$700
Pat S.
01/2017
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
He's so good and so he is very busy. You have to call ahead to get him but he is very polite, very high standards. I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Helped me with remodeling my kitchen. removed a wall out, put in some recessed lights.
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
Helen P.
01/2017
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 more
It went very well. Jim was in contact me via email prior to the visit and he arrived on time and was very professional and did everything I needed.
Description of Work: I needed them to look at my running toilet. Install two curtain rods. Put some baseboard back on the wall and hang a hook from my ceiling.
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
$199
Shane M.
10/2016
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Jim did a great job, and the quantity and quality of work was beyond the price paid for the services. We'd recommend Jim to others, and found working with him to be a pleasure.
Description of Work: Roofing repairs
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
$99
Linda C.
09/2016
5.0
drywall, plumbing
+ 0 more
Superbly! You can rely on Big Jim to the a quality job every time. He works neatly and leaves your house in good order. The dry wall repair was excellent -- he matched the texture of the rest of the wall.
Description of Work: Installation of bathroom vanity in place of pedestal sink and repair brackets pulling out from dry wall.
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
$450
Shauna D.
07/2016
3.0
handyman service, siding
+ 0 more
I had just had my home painted when I discovered this hole. I had called Big Jim's and they responded quickly to give me a quote on this repair. The quote was exorbitant at over $600 and they felt it would take 6 hours. I had another licensed contractor make the repair in less than 2 hours (including patch and paint) for $85 hourly.
Description of Work: Repair in house siding where birds had damaged.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
$650
Response from Big Jim's Home Repair
The $650 quote over the phone, site unseen was a ballpark quote from a verbal description. I don't want to be the guy who underquotes over the phone and then surprises the homeowner after arrival. Adjustments are easier if the cost is lower for the homeowner, than if I need to increase the cost after seeing the repair needed.
Kayleen M.
05/2016
5.0
handyman service, lighting
+ 0 more
Jim and Christina were communicative and prompt from the get go. I sent him pics of what we wanted done, and he provided a written estimate within a day or so after I initially contacted him. Mine was a smaller job, so he was able to fit me in about a week out, which was nice. Jim and Bob showed up right on time and did everything in the estimate. I wasn't quite sure how high I wanted the fixtures hung/positioned, but they were both super patient and gracious in giving suggestions to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. A big bonus for me was that they cleaned up and hauled away all of the packing materials and old light fixtures - something I assumed they wouldn't do, and was really happy about. Both super nice to work with. I would definitely hire Jim again for future handyman projects!
Description of Work: Replaced 2 chandeliers with new ones we had purchased; uninstalled and moved a third lighting fixture from one room to another.
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Service Categories
Siding,
Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Exterior Painting,
Roofing,
Fencing,
Windows,
Lighting,
Interior Painting,
Decks and Porches,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
FAQ
Big Jim's Home Repair is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Big Jim's Home Repair accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Big Jim's Home Repair offers free project estimates.
No, Big Jim's Home Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Big Jim's Home Repair does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Big Jim's Home Repair offers emergency services.
Yes, Big Jim's Home Repair offers warranties.
Big Jim's Home Repair offers the following services: Roofing & siding installation & repair. Window replacement. Painting. Drywall. Texturing. Flooring. General & bathroom remodeling. Tiling. Fencing. Retaining walls. Concrete work. Dry rot repairs. Paver walkways. Decks & covers. Awnings. Carpentry. Fans. Pressure washing.
Pouring new foundations, HVAC servicing, Landscaping / Sprinkler systems.