Lafty Brothers

Handyman Services, Interior Painting, General Remodeling,

About us

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, renovations,pressure washing , roofing, tile installation (walls and floors), sheetrock, interior wall additions, cement pads, masonry repair, painting, and more! We have 2 roofers on staff with industry experience since 2002. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

Business highlights

Minority Owned & Operated
Veteran Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Handyman services, Glass Block installation no job to big no job to small, we have a 25 year master mechanic glass block installation Pro on staff one of Philly's finest fabricator of Glass block,complete Home rehab to get ready for sale at prices you can't beat,Home repairs, mount TVs ,furniture assembly ,renovations, roofing, tile installation (walls and floors), sheetrock,Vinyl flooring, interior wall additions, install security bars with emergency release ,painting, pressure washing and more!

Services we don't offer

Don't see your need on our list of services? Give us a call to further discuss your needs!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.735 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.5
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.5

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Showing 1-25 of 35 reviews

thomas S.
09/2024
1.0
handyman service, replacement windows, drywall, interior painters
  + 2 more
He first worked on the shingles, had the garage reframed. He installed a used window frame that was not installed properly, so the window locks don't meet. A wall in the same room was leaking, he removed the wall, insulation and everything, and allegedly removed mold, however the wall started to leak again, back to what it was before. In the office, he installed a new window frame, wanted is coming out tough the window. Underneath the window cell, he put a lot of spackle and shaped it to look like a window cell in the same room there is a smaller window at the side, there was a leak that needed to be repaired, he allegedly repaired it but its leaking again There was a crack in the wall that was not fixed, only spackled over. Nothing was measured properly, he is not taking my calls anymore. everything he did went wrong, and I could shave off the work that he did on the shingles, but I don't have any way of knowing if that work is going to last.
Description of Work: Hired to repair shingles, install window frames, interior painting, and drywall repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$11,470

Response from Lafty Brothers
The shingles I installed aimost a year ago they are perfect it was a totally a seperate job 1 of about 8 jobs I have done for him. also framing the garage to replace the trim and paint. price 350.00 I ended up replacing the frame at no additional cost. the only thing he said was when it was windy he heard some getting in near the top of the garage. I went back and fixed it. That was fine. I don't know why they are even in this review, if he wasn't happy with it why would he call me to do the back walls. First I dont install used material. There is a faulty window lock in the 1 room period the wall replacement was done correctly that was another job from 3 months ago. He then called for the job that this review is for. Replace water damaged wall, replace window with a larger window, remove mold that was on and in the wall, replace trim inside and outside, paint entire room. Install ceiling fan, repair crack on side window. 2 days after we finished was that bad heavy rain we had. I got a call that water was getting in. Within a day or two I went and pulled all the trim to check for the leak. I made sure it was water tight we checked the roof above no problems that i could see. I gave the back of house a good soaking with the hose not a drop of water. Within a week there was another real heavy rain. he called and water was dripping in. I went back out rechecked everything. the E box or drain tray for the downspout was the only thing we did not remove and were not asked to do that and we did not charge for that. This would be the only way water was getting in. I offered to come out at no charge replace the e box. This is the only place that we didn't it looked almost new. The total cost 3100. I have always been fair to every customer I have ever done work for.

Christina L.
08/2024
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Polite, on time, worked efficiently, and fixed every I needed done
Description of Work: Mounted TV and repaired ceiling fans.

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

Joyce S.
08/2024
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bret was able to complete all of the projects in a professional manner. He was on time, pleasant and his prices were reasonable. Would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: replace heater cover, fix sliding closet door, paint bi-fold doors closet, patch ceiling and install mini blinds.

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

Angela G.
05/2024
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bret was quick to respond. He was able to come out within a few days. It’s hard to get paintings positioned just right, but he patiently took my input. He even re-adjusted two that weren’t exactly how I wanted them. Excellent handyman!
Description of Work: Hanging paintings and curtains

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
$275

Wendy M.
05/2024
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great. Bret came over on Sunday (Mother’s Day) and did it all for almost 1/3 the cost of others
Description of Work: ceiling fan and garbage disposal repair.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you it was my pleasure to help. Thank you for the business. Bret Lafty

Stephen D.
03/2024
5.0
handyman service, concrete repair, drywall, remodeling, interior painters, doors
  + 4 more
Very professional they did an excellent job. Show up when they say on time returns calls and texts just an all out good job I highly recommend and will hire him again 👍!!!
Description of Work: basement wall and door remove and replace .

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

Richard O.
03/2024
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Everything went smoothly. He listened to my concerns and did the necessary repairs on cabinet drawers and doors to restore better operation.
Description of Work: Handyman Services
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you.

Nicholas V.
10/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Work started on time and everything went well. the work completed in less than a day. Bret did have to come back to paint the bathroom ceiling since the spackle had to dry overnight. This actually was the 2nd time I used Bret and his brother since I was happy with the work they did back in October 2022.
Description of Work: Install new sliding closet doors, shorten another closet door and fix hinge, Remove and replace over range microwave, replace broken ceramic tiles and replace and paint part of 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

Nick V.
10/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went great. Brett showed up when he said he would and immediately went to work as agreed. Any parts or supplies that I forgot to purchase Bret Supplied and did not increase his price. I even called him back a few days later to do other small tasks that came up as I was repairing an apartment for rental. I recommend Bret since he was very easy to work with and was flexible with most methods of payment. I recommend Bret and will definitely use him again with other apartments I own.
Description of Work: shelf build, floor and wall tile work and closet replacement install,
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Camillah M.
09/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went well Bret came the time he said he would and fixed my door with no problems
Description of Work: fix security screen door
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Lai F.
09/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very happy with the quality of work . Very pleased with the job. I n hope to hire again .
Description of Work: bannister installation

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

Jean D.
08/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bret was very professional and had great patience. He hung up several large pictures and a mirror. He also moved some heavy furniture for me. I highly recommend Bret for any work you need.
Description of Work: Handyman Services

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

Chris N.
07/2023
5.0
handyman service, security windows
  + 0 more
Quick response from Angi’s list. Communicated by text showed up on time. Work was completed excellent job.
Description of Work: Handyman Services

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 A.
07/2023
5.0
handyman service, masonry, basement waterproofing
  + 1 more
Great experience - very responsive and friendly from initial call to having work completed. Job quality was professional and looks great! Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: cement basement wall
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you very much !

Steven B.
06/2023
5.0
concrete repair, handyman service, landscaping, masonry, pressure washing, house painters
  + 4 more
Very good the work done so has been excellent I'm very pleased
Description of Work: pressure washing , masonry repair and painting
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you it was a Pleasure.

Carla C.
05/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Things went well. Brett & Shane were able to get out and take care of several things for me. I needed to complete the scraping and painting of outside rails, fill cracks in concrete steps and repaint patio. These jobs were completed. I also got my questions addressed regarding other projects. Cost was reasonable.
Description of Work: Handyman Services

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$385

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you [Member Name Removed] .

Donna L.
04/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was great service..They explained everything.On time and the work was fast and done..
Description of Work: installed kitchen cabinets.

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

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you [Member Name Removed] .

Denise T.
04/2023
5.0
concrete repair, handyman service, house painters
  + 1 more
They showed up on time and as discussed all their work was done exactly as we planned Very professional and are using them in the future.
Description of Work: Gutter painting shutters waterproofing bay window.

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

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thanks [Member Name Removed] .

Delores T.
03/2023
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Spoke to Bret who advised that he would come by to clear the clog., he used a short snake to try and clear out the clog.. with water still standing in the sink, he sealed the pipe with a sealant provided and said that the standing water would go down in a few. He spent roughly an one hour and half mostly talking and suggested that the water company be called. He was paid $120. Leaving the standing water in the sink
Description of Work: Use a short snake to try and unclog kitchen sink and reseal pipe with sealant provided

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


Response from Lafty Brothers
spent 90 minutes dismantling the trap and a broken drain. I snaked the drain with a 25 foot snake. I never mentioned the water department. I hooked onto something about 17 feet down it was full of black oil and I was not able to pull this obstruction up. The resident had someone there before me. The resident told me he had dumped full bottles of draino down the sink and plunged to the point that broke the drain loose from the sink, that I fixed for the resident. The woman that put in the complaint was never at the property. They need to snake the drain with a cutter blade from the curb trap . The 90 minutes I spent there I fixed the broken drain and did everything I could do to fix their drain problem. The 120 dollars I received was a very fair price. I was asked to help with a simple clogg in the kitchen sink trap. I was never told about another person trying told about another repair guy trying to unclog the drain but failed. There is a serious obstruction in their plumbing system. The woman that hired me is being unreasonable and I can't do anything more. Her story was not true.

Brandi M.
03/2023
5.0
concrete repair, handyman service
  + 0 more
Everything went well. A lot of time was spent making sure the job was done well. He even returned the next day to fix something that he saw was an issue while fixing my initial issue. Would definitely hire again!
Description of Work: Handyman Services

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
$350

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you .

Thomasena F.
02/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Timely, friendly and great work. Will definitely use again!
Description of Work: Handyman Services

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
$150

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you for the great review it was a pleasure working with you. Bret Lafty

Maureen H.
01/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great, the technician was on time, got straight to his work and did a fantastic job of getting the old chandelier down and the new one up in no time flat. He even took away the old Chandelier. He was fantastic and I would have him back anytime I needed handyman services. Thank them very much for me.
Description of Work: Took down an old Chandelier and replaced with a new one

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
$85

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you very much.

Marcus D.
01/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
First time using Angie list, service went very good, Bret was in and out and very adorable. Would definitely recommend and use his services again.
Description of Work: Handyman Services

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
$60

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you very much.

Paulen S.
12/2022
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 5 more
BRETT was so nice neat and professional
Description of Work: Handyman Services
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lafty Brothers
Thank you so much it is a pleasure working for you. Bret Lafty

Leslee D.
10/2022
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The Lafty bros are absolutely the best!!!! They did a fabulous job on my house and were very helpful in many ways... lots of little unexpected things popped up and they were extremely willing to help me where needed!! I can't recommend these guys enough.... I wish I could give them more than just five stars!!!!! So thankful I found them..... I was so pleased with how my walls and trim and ceiling looked after they completed the job.. I found their rates very reasonable as well. A ++++++ very reliable and trustworthy!!
Description of Work: Paint house interior walls and ceilings

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
$2,900

Response from Lafty Brothers
If all customers were as nice as you it would be a pleasure working everyday .
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Contact information

Located In: 9788 Clark st home shop, Philadelphia, PA 19115

https://bretl835.wixsite.com/laftybrothershomeren

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Interior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Exterior Painting,
Drywall,
Ceramic Tile,
Roofing,
Masonry,
Windows - Safety & Security Film,
Drain Cleaning,
Doors

FAQ

Lafty Brothers is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Lafty Brothers accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Lafty Brothers offers free project estimates.
Yes, Lafty Brothers offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Lafty Brothers does not offer a senior discount.
No, Lafty Brothers does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Lafty Brothers offers warranties.
Lafty Brothers offers the following services: Handyman services, Glass Block installation no job to big no job to small, we have a 25 year master mechanic glass block installation Pro on staff one of Philly's finest fabricator of Glass block,complete Home rehab to get ready for sale at prices you can't beat,Home repairs, mount TVs ,furniture assembly ,renovations, roofing, tile installation (walls and floors), sheetrock,Vinyl flooring, interior wall additions, install security bars with emergency release ,painting, pressure washing and more!
Don't see your need on our list of services? Give us a call to further discuss your needs!

Contact information

Located In: 9788 Clark st home shop, Philadelphia, PA 19115

https://bretl835.wixsite.com/laftybrothershomeren

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM