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RAY GARVIN

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Electrical,

About us

NO SUBS. CHARGES BY THE HOUR. NO TRAVEL CHARGES.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL WORK, CARPENTER WORK, AND HANDYMAN JOBS.

Services we don't offer

NO GUTTER CLEANING - NO TILE WORK. - NO PAINTING - NO GLASS WORK, NO DOOR REPLACEMENT

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9176 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
3%
3
2%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 176 reviews

Edward B.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The man has been a plumber his whole life ; he actually charged me have the price of other estimates. He is very thorough and put down mats where he was working and then cleaned up after doing the job. He really knew what he was doing as I was a service repairman and I know what makes the difference between a good worker and a just ok one. No one will ever have to follow-up this guy.
Description of Work: Installing and rerouting outside drain hose for sump pump.

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
$200

Robert S.
04/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great, good work, fair price, prompt.
Description of Work: Electrical

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

Leanna Lee W.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing, woodworking
  + 2 more
He came, looked over the jobs, told me he could do them. He did them all over a two-day period, Each one was done completely satisfactorily, and actually exceeded my expectations in several cases. He charged me $475, less than I had expected for the two days.
Description of Work: A variety of small electrical, plumbing and carpentry jobs, each too small to warrant a specialist, but very annoying and beyond my abilities.

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
$475

Sarah L.
04/2017
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Great - Ray was on time, friendly, and efficient. Fee was more than fair for the work done.
Description of Work: Toilet repair.

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

Jay B.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Ray came on time and installed the provided toilet without any problems. Very neat and organized.
Description of Work: New toilet installed

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

MARK S.
01/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, plumbing
  + 1 more
Couldn't go better. Ray is a gentleman and straight shooter. He only charges for things he actually does at a reasonable rate for a licensed electrician and plumber. He shows up when he says he will and works non-stop while there. No cell phone calls, no cigarettes, no coffee breaks. My only regret is that he won't do large jobs like remodeling a bathroom.
Description of Work: Plumbing work on bathtub drain and faucet Install new gas line for dryer Rewire outlets and light switches

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

Mark W.
11/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Ray was a pleasure to deal with. He was on time, courteous and warm, and performed all of our requests diligently, professionally and with great skill. We would highly recommend him and will use him again ourselves.
Description of Work: Ray installed a ceiling fan, overhead light, and arm for a TV in our kitchen. We found him to be highly skilled at everything he did for us. He has a keen sense for detail and completed all work very professionally. We were very happy with the results and would highly recommend him.

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
$300

Sharon B.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very fair and very nice! We were satisfied with his work. He was very honest!
Description of Work: Fixed leaking toilet

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

Henry P.
08/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
As with every time Ray has done work for me the results were outstanding. He evaluated what needed to be done, purchased all the necessary equipment, and finished the job as promised. Ray is a true professional with extensive knowledge of electrical and plumbing work and pretty much anything else you would expect a handyman to know. He arrives when promised and gets right to work. His work is outstanding and he always cleans up when finished.
Description of Work: This time I needed to run a phone line from my basement thru my laundry room and into my rec room. I also needed to run coaxial cable from my laundry room thru my basement and into my kitchen. My house was built in 1965 and had only one cable outlet and only a few phone outlets. I needed the additional phone outlet to be able to install Comcast's phone service. There were numerous walls and cabinets that had to have cable and or phone wire run thru and made operational. I have used Ray's services many times in the past for various jobs, mostly plumbing and electrical and even installing a new mail box.

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

Patricia R.
08/2016
5.0
handyman service, lighting, woodworking, interior painters
  + 2 more
Mr. Garvin is a creative, quality-oriented, and meticulous craftsman. He paid attention to the smallest detail and conferred regularly with me to make sure that he was doing exactly what I had envisioned. He suggested changes that improved the overall functionality of the garage and the storage areas in it. He would regularly explain what he was doing and why he was doing it. I was an active member of the decision making process regarding the smallest task. Mr. Garvin is a first-rate craftsman who takes a great deal of pride in and concern for doing the best job possible for his client. I highly recommend him, if you want a first-rate job done.
Description of Work: Mr. Garvin has worked on renovating my garage for the past month. He painted the walls and ceiling and built extensive cabinetry.

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

Michael J.
07/2016
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Maybe i'm mistaken when I hire a handyman to hire someone for jobs that either A) Cannot do myself B) Don't wish to do myself To have Ray Garvin come out (not at the time we had agreed to) evaluate the job and give me a call after the fact stating that he wasn't interested in the work. I inquired why that might be since he had met with my wife and not I and his reason was it's a headache job. As Ray stated at this point in his life he doesn't want to do jobs that are difficult or are a headache and only seems to want jobs that are simple. I assume if you need a new shower rod hung he is your guy, but then don't waste my time by coming out after I specifically told you my needs before hand.
Description of Work: Replace Kitchen Faucet Run Ice Maker line to fridge Replace bottom of kitchen cabinet under kitchen sink Run additional power line to new outlet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


laura T.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ray was very polite, professional and punctual. He was able to remove the old faucet and replace with the new one I had purchased without any issues. About a week later, I noticed a very small leak from the hot water side of the fixture (was dripping onto the floor), so I called him again and he came out the next day and replaced the tubing that goes from the faucet to the plumbing. It was a plastic tubing that most likely cracked after being manipulated when he came out the first time. The leak was so minor that it took me several days to figure out if it really was a leak or if I had just splashed water on the floor, so I know it wasn't something that anyone would have been able to see after the first visit. The first visit was $70 and the 2nd was $55 (cost for the replacement piece and a half hour of work). I had been putting off calling a plumber because I feared it would cost me several hundreds of dollars, so I was happy to pay someone who was a registered master plumber but didn't charge a crazy fee. He did a great job, made it an easy process for me, and I will definitely call him again when something comes up.
Description of Work: Replaced a bathroom sink faucet that was leaking from the hot water side.

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

Grant R.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was clean, and very nice. He purchased and replaced the old garbage disposal with a better model and disposed of the old one.
Description of Work: Replaced garbage disposal

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
$400

Mickey L.
04/2016
5.0
handyman service, house painters
  + 0 more
He was prompt, pleasant and good
Description of Work: Repair siding on house and light painting of steel plates

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

Eileen O.
04/2016
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Excellent! I would recommend Ray to anyone. He was professional; left the work area in the bathroom cleaner than how he found it '-).
Description of Work: Miscellaneous plumbing 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
$165

Deborah P.
04/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Ray always does a great job! I will use him again & again for handyman services
Description of Work: Installed new mailbox

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
$75

Chris K.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 2 more
Went great. Timely service. Quality work. Would recommend.
Description of Work: Installed shower valve and drain. Installed boiler mixing valve. Installed exhaust duct for bath fan.

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

Bob T.
03/2016
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
The job was done quickly and proficiently. Ray is very friendly, courteous, and professional. Would absolutely call him again.
Description of Work: Replaced our kitchen faucet.

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
$75

Mark R W.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Ray responded very quickly, had our water shut off for a minimal amount of time, and did an excellent job deciding what hot water heater to purchase and installing it for us. Ray charges by the job not by the hour as many larger firms do, so you know what you're getting for the price (and you know ahead of time how much it will cost). He's very knowledgeable and wants to give you the most suitable product for a good price - he has no incentive to sell you one thing over another as many larger firms do. I recommend you give him a try!
Description of Work: Ray purchased and installed a new hot water heater for us, and replaced a few of the connecting pipes that were old.Ray took away the old hot water heater for us.

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
$950

Mary Ann R.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, gutter repair, handyman service, doors
  + 2 more
Couldn't have been nicer. Great communication.
Description of Work: Repaired door, thermostat, downspout, outlet.

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
$110

AJ L.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
Ray was punctual, knowledgeable, and very professional. He solicited feedback on site to make sure that everything was done perfectly. Ray also offered advice about a few points around my house that might cause problems in the future that were very helpful. I'll definitely reach out to him again in the future for similar tasks!
Description of Work: Ray installed flood/security lights around my house.

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

John B.
12/2015
5.0
glass repair, handyman service, plumbing, doors
  + 2 more
On time, very pleasant. Very good workmanship. Picks and chooses jobs that he can do, no assistant. Would use him again
Description of Work: fixed toilet; removed shower doors and hung new shower curtain rod

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
$245

Susan H.
11/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
We hired Ray to take care of several varied repair and maintenance jobs around our house. He returned our phone calls quickly, promptly scheduled time for the estimate and the work day. Ray arrived on time and was prepared with all the supplies and tools needed to complete the work. He's a dedicated worker, very professional and a skilled handyman. He asked questions as needed. We had several repair items on our list that Ray determined did not require any work at this time. He did only the jobs that needed to be done. We had a very positive experience and would gladly hire Ray again.
Description of Work: Replaced broken sewer access cap, repaired old patch on foundation, replaced washers on faucet, repaired broken cabinet in kitchen, repaired broken sink stopper in bathroom sink, recaulked corner of bath tub, replaced traverse curtain rod, added center support to living room curtain rod.

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
$345

Christine R.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 2 more
Ray can fix anything - I was thrilled to have so much taken care of so quickly!
Description of Work: Replaced trap in kitchen sink; installed new light fixture. Hung kitchen cabinet doors with new handles & hinges.

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
$320

Tamara C.
08/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Ray has an amazing wealth of experience, and it shows with the decisions he makes when deciding exactly how to complete a project. he is also a really really nice guy. He's the kind of guy I feel very comfortable getting help from and enjoy having around. For example, when installing the sink, he wondered if the hot and cold water was reversed to our washing machine since he noticed that he almost reversed them since they were labeled in a strange way. It turns out he was correct and he quickly switched them on our washing machine. We had just had it installed and we're trying to figure out what the problem was with the way it was behaving. It is that kind of care for perfection that also lead Ray to do an excellent job with our utility sink. We also hired Ray to fix our outside water faucet that was leaking as well as our master bathroom shower that was not changing temperatures correctly. He soft both of those problems quickly and effectively as well. We are very happy hiring Gray and will continue to call him in the future for sure!
Description of Work: Installed utility sink in laundry room where water supply already existed but faucets needed replacing and sink was absent

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Contact information

3035 TURNER AVENUE, Abington, PA 19001


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Lighting,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Gutters,
Gutter Cleaning,
Glass and Mirrors,
Drain Cleaning,
Exterior Painting

FAQ

RAY GARVIN is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

RAY GARVIN accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, RAY GARVIN offers free project estimates.
No, RAY GARVIN does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RAY GARVIN does not offer a senior discount.
No, RAY GARVIN does not offer emergency services.
No, RAY GARVIN does not offer warranties.
RAY GARVIN offers the following services: PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL WORK, CARPENTER WORK, AND HANDYMAN JOBS.
NO GUTTER CLEANING - NO TILE WORK. - NO PAINTING - NO GLASS WORK, NO DOOR REPLACEMENT

Contact information

3035 TURNER AVENUE, Abington, PA 19001


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed