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The Christian Handyman

Plumbing, Handyman Services, Drain Cleaning,

About us

My business of 18 years has been home repairs and imporvements. I am a registered contractor with the state of PA and I am fully insured. I use one subcontractor (my stepson) who has been with me over 5 years. My billing rate is $38/man hr. I do not have service charge, but I do have a minimum charge of $25.00 for service calls. I do free estimates and offer a discount to senior citizens.

Business highlights

31 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

I can repair and fix most damages. I offer electrical, construction, plumbing repairs, plus many more.

Services we don't offer

I tend to shy away from roofing work and concrete work.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.533 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
9%
3
3%
2
6%
1
12%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.7
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-25 of 33 reviews

David S.
08/2017
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Mr. Emes came out and looked at the job and took our information. He said that he would email us, but we never heard anything back from him. He had our address, phone number and email, but sadly he could not even call us back or just tell us from the get-go that he was not interested in the job.
Description of Work: We attempted to hire Mr. Emes for a basement drywall repair job

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Randall S.
10/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
Solid bathroom work. Temporary kitchen fix until we evaluate options.
Description of Work: Installed safety handrails in bathrooms and analyzed kitchen cabinet light problem.

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

John R.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent service and workmanship. Arrived on time,competed the job to my satisfaction. Changed is work schedule in order to To work with my schedule. Second time using his services. I have already set up for additional jobs. Reasonable prices.
Description of Work: Took care of roofing and leakage problems.

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

Brad S.
09/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Daryl was very responsive and to the point. I called to get a free estimate and he showed up on time on which i really appreciated. He gave me a verbal estimate of $200 that day then mailed me an official estimate (again for $200). He came over the course of two days to repair the plaster and he did an excellent job! Upon leaving, he stated that the job went better than expected gave me a discount due to the fact that he finished in less time than he originally anticipated. He cleaned up so well after himself that you would have never known he was there. Daryl will be the first person I call for my next handyman job! Great experience.
Description of Work: Repair of cracked, broken and falling plaster on bathroom ceiling

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
$143

Larry K.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
No flooding since it was installed. We are finally dry. Designed, dug and installed it. Very pleased.
Description of Work: Installed full yard drainage system to avoid runoff flooding

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
$5,000

John R.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He did more than I could ever bring myself to do without hesitation and completed the work in a very short time. I highly recommend this person to anyone.
Description of Work: He dug and laid perforated pipe (approx 50 ft, 90 ft, and 70 ft), surrounded all with gravel, covered all with dirt to alleviate water problem on land. He also put a 2" pipe through our natural spring cement closure, sealed a break in the closure. Although his helper parted company at the very last moment without notice, he labored in the very hot sun, hot days, and did all the work by himself using sheer discipline. He also forged through a 40 foot diameter burn pile full of burn stumps, branches, furniture, to lay one of the pipe branches. He also removed a small portion of a drainage pipe I had installed because I forgot to use gravel and he added to that pipe to allow now a total of 3 pipes draining into a near by stream.

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
$2,400

John R.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service, drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 1 more
Good service. Reasonable price.
Description of Work: Cleared clogged water line. Re-placed leaking parts.

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
$100

Michael F.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Worked below in crawl space without complaint, did good job for quoted price. Cheaper than other plumbers.
Description of Work: Took out old sink water lines, installed new water supply lines and drain for laundry room.

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
$160

Barbara D.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called him and got his voicemail , I left a message and he promptly returned my call ....he was at my house the next day and repaired the leaks under my sink .He only charged me 93.00 which I thought was more than fair so I paid him extra .This is the second time that I have used his services . He could be a little friendlier as he finds out what the problem is and fixes it but there is little to no conversation ....make''s it seem a little uncomfortable or awkward .
Description of Work: I had two leaks under my kitchen sink which he repaired .

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
$93

Cathy G.
05/2014
5.0
gutter cleaning, gutter repair, plumbing, pressure washing
  + 2 more
Mr. Emes arrived at 8:30am, when he said that he would, and began working. He washed the house down, cleaned the gutters and then powerwashed the house. He cleaned up afterwards. Very professional.
Description of Work: Mr. Emes powerwashed my home and cleaned the gutters

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

Angela B.
03/2014
5.0
interior painters, home remodeling
  + 0 more
He's an honest man. He's somebody you can trust. He's very down to earth and he's decent.
Description of Work: I used the interior painting and kitchen & bathroom remodeling service of The Christian Handyman.

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
$75

Barry H.
11/2013
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, plumbing
  + 1 more
Mr. Emes was very knowledgable and professional. He did the work quickly and proficiently - and completed items over and above my expectations.
Description of Work: Basic remodeling/updating of kitchen and bedrooms: Replace kitchen cabinet formica, sand and varnish hardwood floors, re-plaster ceiling, paint, replace bathroom fixtures, repair ceramic tile, replace lineolium.

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
$3,200

Melissa F.
09/2013
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Well, it was all fine until the the day he said he was complete and left a bill on my island. He had only done one coat of paint and said "That was what we agreed on" I kindly explained to him, no, who does half a job, I wanted my whole kitchen done. In the end he made good. He was a super nice guy and the quality of work was very good. I wouldn't work with him again UNLESS I have a fully executed contract with every little detail written out and both sides signed. He also hired "day" labor, which I asked him not to return with. The guy was gross and disgusting (the day laborer) and was swearing on the phone outside where my neighbors have kids. I highly suggested he never hire day laborers again.
Description of Work: Painted interior- Kitchen walls and cabinets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$750

Linda B.
08/2013
5.0
gutter cleaning, handyman service, pressure washing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 3 more
He worked efficiently and professionally. Most of work was outside in 90degree weather! We were impressed with his attitude and productivity. The quality of Daryl's work was excellent and anytime we need additional maintenance work done, we plan to call Daryl!
Description of Work: Daryl came by the day after we spoke to look at the job. He arrived promptly the day of agreed upon service with materials. He completed a full list of jobs, including gutter cleaning, water filter replacement, check dryer venting in crawlspace. Replace faulty shower, bath nozzle, broken board on patio. Power wash north side of house. Repair window casing and unload bags of mulch of sand.

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

Susan G.
07/2013
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
He put in hot water heater scraped it up because he didnt have help. He was a very nice Man. So 3 weeks later called him up wanted him to come back. Told him black smoke was coming out of chimney and water heater not working properly. He informed us that the the burner needed cleaned and he didn't do that. I think he should have made us aware that it needed cleaned and didn't.
Description of Work: Put in a hot water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

$2,100

Doris G.
05/2013
5.0
drywall, plumbing
  + 0 more
Daryl recently completed a job for us and was great as usual. This is the third project he has done for us. Everything was done well, on time and at a reasonable cost. He was very professional and courteous and made an extra effort to make sure everything was clean when he left. It is nice to just call one person to fix all fo the little things.
Description of Work: This time it was replaceing drywall from water damage, replace a sink drain where leaking, a leaky faucet and tighten some ceiling tile grids. .

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

Angela B.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Daryl Emes is the owner. He did an excellent job. The experience was very good. All the repairs worked and were satisfactorily done. The cost was reasonable. He was very good. The price was good.
Description of Work: I used The Christian Handyman to do some plumbing work and some caulking. He also replaced a faucet for us. I trusted him to select a faucet for us and it was a very nice selection. I was very happy with it.

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

Donna H.
12/2012
1.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I contacted this individual regarding leaking in my basement only when it rained. He responded fairly quickly and stopped by on Sat Nov 3rd to see what needed to be done. He said he would need to come back and test the drain before he could give me an estimate. He said he would stop by the following Mon in the late afternoon. I told him I would be home all day so he could come anytime that day but that I was going out of town on Wed. He did not show on Monday and I have not heard back from him in 4 weeks despite calling and leaving a message asking him to let me know one way or the other whether he could do the work.
Description of Work: No work was ever done - no estimate ever received - no contact after Nov 3rd.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Doris G.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
When contacted, time was set to do repairs, came when stated. Knew exactly what the problem was and issue was fixed in a very short time. Very reasonable rates
Description of Work: Repaired faucets that were dripping.

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
$35

keith S.
07/2012
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He assured me that he could do it, he talked like he knew what he was doing, but everything he did was wrong and bad. I had to get it all replaced. I told him that I was not going to pay for his work, and the only thing I did paid for was the material he used. That also had to be replaced anyway, because it was all the wrong material. All the cable wire he used was regular antenna wire which is used to connect to an antenna on the roof. It wasn't optical cable at all. The only thing he did well was finding the walls and putting the placards on the walls, and that looks good. But all the cables he used were wrong and they were no good, all the connections were bad, and I couldn't get internet service. He told me that it was a good thing that the cable guys were coming the next Saturday, and I asked him what then had I called him for. That's when I told him that I was not going to pay him. I had to have the cable people come here three times, they wound up replacing all the cables he ran, and that's when they told me that they was all cheap antenna cables. The connectors he used to connect to the cable company's cable coming out of the box were not of the right rating. They were cheap Radio Shack ones, and they were not allowing enough of the signal to go through. The work that he did in two days, took me three weeks to get straightened out with the cable people. He was terrible.
Description of Work: I used Christian Handyman for some wiring work. I needed new television and telephone cables to run into the first floor of my house. I was getting a new television and a computer in my first floor, so I needed that hookup to be done. I called the cable company, but the guy didn't feel comfortable doing it because he had to drill holes through the floor to get into the walls of the first floor. He told me that I would be better off calling an electrician, and that's what I did.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$30

Jeannette S.
04/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He did a great job overall and I will be using his services again.
Description of Work: I used the Christian Handyman. He filled and patched up some ceilings, fixed a glass door that was broken, and other miscellaneous repairs 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

Melinda R.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He is awesome. He came in just under his estimate. He came in on time and did exactly what he said. We have used him a couple of times now. He gives a fair estimate where he can do the job and make money and not short me on materials or over charge. There are some that are cheaper but you better watch what they put in your walls. You get what you pay for. He's not the most expensive but he does a good job.
Description of Work: He removed some old plumbing and re-piped it. He put in a new faucet and repaired a leak.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from The Christian Handyman
Nice folks to work for, glad I could help with their problem.

Melinda R.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our septic pump stopped working over the July 4th weekend. I didn't call anyone until the Tuesday following because I was afraid of high holiday prices. After finding him on Angieslist.com I call the Christian Handyman Tuesday afternoon after I got home from work. He called me back as soon as he returned to his office and received my message. He set up an appointment with me for 7 am on Wednesday and he arrived promptly at 7 am. He quoted me a price for the job with and without parts. Without parts it would be about $150.00. I decided to purchase the parts needed myself so we set up an appointment for Thursday morning at 7 am for him to do the repair. He again arrived promptly at 7 am and did the job quickly. My total bill was $151.84 so I was thrilled that it was the same as the price quoted. A couple weeks later we had a water pipe break and he came immediately to repair it. He repaired the pipe and also replaced an outside faucet that we were planning to replace ourselves. We already had the faucet and it was all connected with the pipe that had burst. Again the price he quoted for this job was the same amount we were billed. During the 1st job he said that we would need a septic pump holding tank soon. He said it wasn't necessary to replace it immediately but we should consider doing that soon. I have now purchased the holding tank and plan to call him to install it as soon as my schedule will allow.
Description of Work: Replaced septic pump (1st job) Repair/ replace busted section of water line and install outside faucet (2nd job)

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
$151.84

Barbara S.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, electrician, landscaping
  + 2 more
He is very good and he handles everything with our apartment building. I would recommend him. His name is Daryl Emes. He charges $30 an hour. He seems extremely knowledgeable, competent and responsible. He is a general contractor and he does electrical, plumbing, landscaping and just about anything around the house. I would use him again.
Description of Work: I use The Christian Handyman.

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
$30

william P.
04/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Received an estimate, agreed to the estmate. Daryl said the estimate would be the cost. The next week the work was scheduled, It took almost 2 days to complete it was a big job. Had water over night, both hot and cold.
Description of Work: Replaced all galvanized pipe below floor level. Ranch house. All water pipes hot and cold were galvanized.Installed numerous shut off valves sufficient to localise any future problems.

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
$850
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Contact information

26 N Second St, Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344


Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Handyman Services,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Gutter Cleaning,
Electrical,
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
General Remodeling,
Gutters,
Water Heaters

FAQ

The Christian Handyman is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

The Christian Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, The Christian Handyman offers free project estimates.
No, The Christian Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Christian Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Christian Handyman offers emergency services.
No, The Christian Handyman does not offer warranties.
The Christian Handyman offers the following services: I can repair and fix most damages. I offer electrical, construction, plumbing repairs, plus many more.
I tend to shy away from roofing work and concrete work.

Contact information

26 N Second St, Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344


Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM