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PAUL ON CALL

Handyman Services, Ceramic Tile, Doors,

About us

* * * * * * * PAUL HAS RETIRED TO SUNNY SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND! * * * * * * * THANKS TO THE NEARLY 2000 CLIENTS IT HAS BEEN MY PLEASURE TO SERVE OVER THE PAST 16 YEARS! Paul On Call and very Handyman are Registered Trademarks of Paul Chaset.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

**** Super Service Award Winner again for 2015, for the 12TH YEAR in a row! A heartfelt THANK YOU to all my clients!. **** TILE REPAIR INCLUDING RE-GROUTING & RE-CAULKING TUBS & SHOWERS, INSTALLATION OF TILE BACK SPLASHES & FIREPLACE SURROUNDS & HEARTHS, ROUGH CARPENTRY, HANG PICTURES & INSTALL SHELVING, PRESSURE WASHING PATIOS & DECKS, WALKWAYS, STONE OR MASONRY WALLS, GLASS & SCREEN REPAIR, INCLUDING SASH CORD REPAIR & REPLACEMENT, WEATHERSTRIPPING DOORS & WINDOWS.

Services we don't offer

I DO NOT DO GUTTER OR SIDING WORK, PAINTING, WALLPAPER, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, TRASH HAULING OR DEMOLITION, DRYWALL OR PLASTER WORK EXCEPT FOR SMALL PATCHING WORK, FINISH CARPENTRY & WHOLE-HOUSE PRESSURE WASHING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0179 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 179 reviews

Theresa A.
03/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, countertops, handyman service, marble & granite
  + 2 more
He did exactly what his estimate stated and a few other items while he was here.
Description of Work: He regrouted our two main bathrooms and our granite kitchen counters. He did an excellent job. Very neat and conscientious....even fixed all my loose towel bars. I would highly recommend him . Theresa, Brookline, MA

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

Kimberly F.
02/2013
3.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
Paul was prompt in responding to our inquiry and getting out to our home to give us an estimate on repairing a few tiles in our bath tub. He gave us a great quote on parts and labor. When I called to set up the date for repair, he gave us a much higher price than originally quoted. We wound up going with someone else who did a great job at half the price.
Description of Work: Wound up going with someone else
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$300

Response from PAUL ON CALL
This report fails to note that the scope of the work changed significantly when the member's husband mistakenly threw out the original tiles that had fallen off the wall intact, and which I had planned on re-using. Without those original tiles, additional work would have been required to cut and fit new tiles because that size is no longer manufactured. The member knew I was counting on those original tiles, and even apologized for her husband throwing them out. I thought I had explained this all to the member, but apparently not well enough, and she selectively heard only the higher price. I regret the misunderstanding, and should I run into a similar situation, I will make a better effort to explain my reasoning.

Andrew F.
01/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Paul was excellent. Not only did he come over immediately after I called him, he was professional, neat, skilled and fair priced! Will absolutely call Paul again.
Description of Work: Removal of large workbench from basement

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

Mandi B.
01/2013
5.0
glass repair, handyman service
  + 0 more
He charges about $20 per hour and is the most detailed and meticulous handyman that you will find. He makes sure everything is perfectly even when he puts up draperies and mirrors.
Description of Work: I used Paul on Call to put up a mirror.

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
$40

Karim A.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, woodworking
  + 2 more
Paul was excellent! He'll be my go to handyman from now on. He was able to do the job perfectly and I've found he's the most responsive handyman on Angie's List. He can even suggest other contractors if the job is beyond his capabilities (in the past I had called him about fixing my floor). After he learned I got him through Angie's list, he gave me an extra 10% because of the current special he was running. I had no idea he was running a special. That's honesty that's appreciated. Overall, A+. I'll definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Hung Porch Swing Fixed bathroom cabinet Fixed outdoor light

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
$175

CYNTHIA Y.
12/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Some jobs Paul won't do because they're not worth his time or they take too long (repairing part of the cellar ceiling, for ex), but what he did do he did well and was prompt, pleasant, reasonable.
Description of Work: Paul installed some radiator covers, fixed the leaks around the bulkhead with foam, other odd jobs

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

MAUREEN & Stanley S.
11/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I have used him for about for a year. He is a terrific guy as a individual and a handyman, fist class. I find his rates are fair. He is very reliable. If something is not fixed right he will come the next day and fix it.
Description of Work: He did some light electric work, some shingle work outside and other things I needed done to get the house ready for the winter.

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
$175

Diane R.
11/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Paul returned my call right away and came to look at the job within a few days. We set up a time for him to do the work and he called to reconfirm the day before. Paul is extremely professional, personable and neat. In particular, I appreciate his honesty and integrity. I am very pleased with his work and will not hesitate to use him again and to pass on his name. He is a gem!
Description of Work: Clean & caulk in 2 bathrooms, including drain area of master shower, tub of 2nd bathroom, and where tile floor and walls meet in both bathrooms. Fix loose bathroom tile. Remount and adjust hinges on kitchen cabinet.

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
$435

Isaac & Claudia P.
10/2012
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was timely, courteous and professional throughout our dealing. It was a pleasure to hire someone of his level. He was also meticulous in his work and cleanup. As I had mentioned my only consideration was in the area of price.which seemed a bit steep.
Description of Work: he did bathtub calking.and he did miscellaneous small handyman type in addition

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
$310

david L.
09/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
Contacted Paul for some broken/cracked tiles in the kitchen/bathroom via phone and was answered promptly. Paul arrived on time for the scheduled appointment and did a good job on the requirements. Very professional and detailed on the job taks and even take some before and after pictures of the work. We are happy with the results.
Description of Work: Replace broken tiles, fix tile cracks and caulk the bathtub.

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
$450

JANE F.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I contacted Paul via email and quickly heard back from him; we set up a time for him to come over on a Saturday and give an estimate on work. Satisfied with the estimate and his professionalism, we communicated via email to set up a mutually convenient return trip to complete the work we discussed. Paul was on-time, did a first-rate job on each job; checked with me to ensure I'd be happy with the placement of things. He was real good at offering suggestions and recommendations. He was very professional and very tidy; cleaned up each work area as he went. He even gave me a recommendation for a painter that could do a future project (repairing and painting cracked walls) for a better price than he could offer. I will hire Paul again for certain. It's nice to have everything done!
Description of Work: Installed shelves in closets; shelf supports in another closet, caulked and painted area in kitchen, repaired 2 interior doors that would not close/lock, repaired entertainment cabinet door that would not open properly, hung large picture frame

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

elena N.
09/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
Not much to tell. I am very happy that I called on Paul - I just needed caulking, and got a neat sparkling bathroom as a bonus. By the way, he has plastic booties (the kind they use in a hospital), and puts them on top of his boots to protect the floor. Impressive. Another nice touch: during the preliminary visit, I asked Paul how much time the job should take (in order to plan the rest of my day). He was able to give a pretty good estimate.
Description of Work: My initial request was to caulk the bathtub. Paul offered me to clean the tub and about 20 square feet of surrounding tiles as well (I was unable to take this residue off for years, and had no idea that it would be humanly possible). In the end, he spent 15 more minutes reattaching the radiator cover, although this was not part of our initial agreement. I just showed him the broken parts, he said he would try to screw everything back - and succeeded.

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

Lalor B.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Paul showed up on Saturday at the agreed time and walked through our list of items. Of the eight or so, he fixed two right then, for free. Power washing the deck was on the list and he recommended that I try bleach first and if that didn't work then he'd give an estimate for washing. He agreed that our 40-year old back door lockset needs to be replaced and suggested that Harvey's Ace hardware store in Needham might be a good source as they do locksmithing. He also suggested that we call a plumber to address a clogged drain issue. He is coming back to re-grout a leaking shower and to free up some painted-over interior sliding storm windows, which he showed me how to do, but I asked him to do it. His estimates seemed reasonable so we asked him to do those jobs. He will call us in a week or so to set a date and time. Paul couldn't have been nicer and struck up a conversation with our 2 1/2 year old grandson who insisted on being involved in the process.
Description of Work: Fixed a loose toilet seat and a stuck cabinet door for free.

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

Brian L.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We contacted Paul by email. He responded very promptly and he came out to review the work and give us an estimate the next day. We had not yet ordered the shower door that was being installed (replacing existing shower curtain), so Paul gave us some helpful advice on what to purchase. He also offered to pick up the door for us free of charge, so that we could avoid a delivery fee. The door took about 3-4 weeks to arrive in the store after we ordered it, and Paul was very flexible with scheduling. When the door was in, Paul picked it up for us (again, without charge) and arrived precisely on time. He explained all of the work, and completed the job efficiently and exactly within the estimate. His workmanship was first rate. We added one small job at the last minute (fixing a broken bathroom drawer front), which Paul completed in about 15 minutes and didn't even charge us for. We discovered one very minor problem with the shower door - one of the handles was a little loose. Paul came out and fixed that as soon as we let him know (turns out it was due to a defective washer that came with the shower door), and it is fine now. Paul's hourly rate is on the high side, but you get what you pay for. He is a true professional and I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Recaulked bathtub and all fixtures; repaired water-damaged drywall and replaced/matched wallpaper on repaired sections; installed glass shower door; fix broken drawer front.

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
$550

Joanie P.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Read aboveThe initial appraisal of work several weeks ago went well and so did the day of the workPunctual, equipped and easy to work with
Description of Work: Shelf installation, mahogoney multiple shelves on standards, wood shelves and dificult location, excellent workInstall upper wall hung contemporary Teak Dining Cabinetry hung on metal bars for a free floating effect. excellent installHooks at back door install3 sets of blinds in 2 rooms, outside mount, blinds clip into the brackets once installed, excellent workAll work was done cleanly, neatly and with care. He is intelligent, careful, pleasant and compulsive. Leads to a high quality outcomeHe provided what wqs needed and did an outstanding jobAll went smoothly and without ANY hitches.He was great to work with.Recommend him very highly.

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
$340

Gloria F.
07/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Paul has helped us several times.We plan to call him again when the list is big enough.
Description of Work: Presented with a list of 8 tasks, Paul completed 6 of them in about 1 1/2 hours.Paul is very talented.He just looks at something and he knows how to fix it.The most difficult was a pull down attic staircase where he had to go get a ladder to climb and fix it looking down.The other problems were a laundry light, Dryer vent, gate latch, screen door and a screen window.He also gives excellent advice on many 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
$135

Amber T.
07/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
I called Paul and he came by to review a list of tasks I had. A few of them he passed on because they were meant for a professional (like a licensed electrician). One of the tasks he passed on he gave me a recommendation for. I was glad he only took on the tasks he knew were appropriate and that he could do an excellent job on. Paul called to schedule a time and he came by to complete the tasks we discussed (he was on-time). He was very clean and worked quite fast. He asked appropriate questions along the way to make sure I was happy with the position of items (the shelving system and the numbers). He was thoughtful to use almond and white caulking on our tube to match the two different strips of tile and the tub. I was blown away by his clean and professional caulking job. It has been a month and it is preforming great! Paul was amazing! He was professional and had great suggestions. His work was top notch. He was experienced and I will absolutely hire him again!
Description of Work: Paul came by to knock off several things on my list that I needed help with:- Hanging an Elfe shelving system in the garage from The Container Store- Removing and replacing large house numbers from the front of our house- Re-caulking our bathtub

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
$265

Clare E.
07/2012
5.0
doors, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Wonderful! He told us how we could make these simple repairs ourselves and gave us some tips on two other projects which were beyond the scope of his work.
Description of Work: Paul came out to give us an estimate on repair of a window and screendoor. He was very knowledgable and professional! He actually told us how we could do the repair work ourselves.

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

Benjamin L.
05/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
The work was relatively minor, but Paul was so professional, courteous, and had suggestions to offer us with his years of experience that it was clear he took each job seriously. He came to do the work, and in the course of the next several weeks, wound up coming back several times for a multitude of reasons. Any other handyman would have let it go, but he always followed up with us by email a few days later, and if there was any inkling that something (grout, caulking) wasn't working for us, he came right back to try something different. In fact, several months later he emailed to check in and see how the work had weathered. His attention to detail and genuine caring about the quality of work he performs is a rare thing these days. There aren't enough superlatives to describe our experience with Paul. He is our guy for all our handyman work without a doubt.
Description of Work: We contacted Paul in the Fall of 2011 to do some tile work in our kitchen and grout/caulk work in our kitchen. Three of our bathrooms needed caulking replaced around the bathtubs and counters, since the original builders had done a sloppy job. Second, the grout along the edge where the kitchen counter meets the wall behind the sink had started to break down due to constant splashing of water in that area.

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
$450

Doris B.
03/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
His name is Paul Chaset. He is fantastic. He is just like the best handyman that I’ve ever used. He’s very punctual and he always does what he says. He does it quickly. He came one day and he gave the prices right on the spot. He came back the second time with all the supplies and just got everything done. He was in and out in one day. He’s great and there are still other good things about him. He doesn’t say he can do things that he can’t do, unlike a lot of other people who say that they can do things like hang my drapes and then they don’t know how to do it. He would say things like if I need an electrician for a particular kind of job and it’s not his job to do it or maybe I need a plumber for some other job or maybe a roofer which is not a job for him. He does not hang flat screen TV sets but he told me two places that did and he was also really great. I’m pretty handy myself and he would say that he could do something or I could do it. He had a lot of very simple fixes for things around the house like how to keep my doors from sticking. I just took my screen doors today to get the screens replaced because he said that if he did it onsite, it would be $100 so if I had somebody else that could do it cheaper, then I should use them and he would do the other things. He was just great. He was just really exceptionally good. I will use him again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Paul on Call probably sometime around last fall or early winter for 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
$500

Jane R.
03/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
Paul promptly gave us estimates for 3 jobs. When we were ready to have them performed, he was able to do them even sooner than expected. He arrived on time and completed the jobs perfectly. In one area, where he wasn't sure if the material would match well, he went out and got another material to make sure it would match and said he wouldn't charge for it if it wasn't a good match. We were very happy with the jobs and would recommend him.
Description of Work: Replace broken tiles, acid-wash/regrout tile, and regrout outside brick walkway

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
$700

Aaron C.
12/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great from start to finish. Estimates done on Saturday, work preformed the following week.
Description of Work: Weather stripping and minor household repairs.

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

John G.
09/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Fine. Paul was very good, clean, and pleasant to have in my home.
Description of Work: Repaired wire shelving in a "pantry" storage area.

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
$135

Tracy B.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Paul was great. He was very responsive (several emails over the course of an evening). We needed the work done quickly and he and came the next day. His work was great. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
Description of Work: Bathroom Caulking

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
$175

SIDNEY & HONEY S.
06/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Went well have used Paul many times
Description of Work: Repaired 2 broken drawers Grouting in Bathrooms Caulking Light Fixture Drilled Holes in Outdoor Planters

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
$450

Contact information

Retired, Narragansett, RI 02882

http://www.PaulOnCall.com

Licensing

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
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Ceramic Tile,
Doors,
Screen repair,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Windows,
Plumbing,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Marble and Granite,
Mailbox Repair,
Deck Maintenance

FAQ

PAUL ON CALL is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
PAUL ON CALL accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, PAUL ON CALL offers free project estimates.
Yes, PAUL ON CALL offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, PAUL ON CALL does not offer a senior discount.
No, PAUL ON CALL does not offer emergency services.
No, PAUL ON CALL does not offer warranties.
PAUL ON CALL offers the following services: **** Super Service Award Winner again for 2015, for the 12TH YEAR in a row! A heartfelt THANK YOU to all my clients!. **** TILE REPAIR INCLUDING RE-GROUTING & RE-CAULKING TUBS & SHOWERS, INSTALLATION OF TILE BACK SPLASHES & FIREPLACE SURROUNDS & HEARTHS, ROUGH CARPENTRY, HANG PICTURES & INSTALL SHELVING, PRESSURE WASHING PATIOS & DECKS, WALKWAYS, STONE OR MASONRY WALLS, GLASS & SCREEN REPAIR, INCLUDING SASH CORD REPAIR & REPLACEMENT, WEATHERSTRIPPING DOORS & WINDOWS.
I DO NOT DO GUTTER OR SIDING WORK, PAINTING, WALLPAPER, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, TRASH HAULING OR DEMOLITION, DRYWALL OR PLASTER WORK EXCEPT FOR SMALL PATCHING WORK, FINISH CARPENTRY & WHOLE-HOUSE PRESSURE WASHING.

Contact information

Retired, Narragansett, RI 02882

http://www.PaulOnCall.com