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Classic Handyman Co Inc

Handyman Services, Gutter Cleaning, Plumbing,

About us

Classic Handyman Company has been in Nashville for over 20 years.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handymen Services, Plumbing, Roof Repair, Remodeling

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.691 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
69%
4
20%
3
5%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-91 of 91 reviews

Cassandra P.
09/2011
5.0
gutter cleaning, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
It went great! Jim was very professional and I will definitely use them again for other work I need. Also, he was easy to get on the phone and was able to come to our house in 2 days. I was impressed!
Description of Work: Jim cleaned out the gutters and replaced eave lights. We have lived in this house 8 years and he is the only person who replaced the lights. Others would say they were to high or did't work. He also fixed a pool cue rack for me.

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

LESLIE S.
06/2011
2.0
cabinet refacing, closet systems, doors, electrician, gutter cleaning, woodworking
  + 4 more
Initially, everything went well. Jim came out and gave me his costs and estimate of time to perform the work I needed done once he took a look at everything. On December 1 in the morning, I received a phone call from another man to say that he was going to come out that day to make the repairs. I was shocked that they were trying to give me 1 hour notice. As it happened, I had family in town visiting after Thanksgiving and told the man that I needed a little more notice than that and that it would be impossible for him to come that day. We set up an appointment for 9:00 the following Monday, December 6. I took the day off work and nobody ever showed up. I didn't bother calling when he was late and then I realized that he wasn't even going to show up -- I just found somebody else that I would prefer to work with in the future.
Description of Work: I telephoned Classic Handyman based on the good reports on Angie's List and the pricing based on a number of items that I needed taken care of at my home: gutter cleaning if necessary after inspection, exterior cleaning of a large window, replacement of a side board in man-door of garage, kitchen cabinet hinge adjustment/replacement, reinstallation of a shelf in bedroom closet, electrical work for a closet lighting fixture and repair of an existing electrical outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Classic Handyman Co Inc
This member has not responded to numerous attempts by Jim Peatman to resolve this matter.

Helen M.
04/2011
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
The work is great. The workman cleaned up well, and was very friendly. I couldn’t ask for a better worker.
Description of Work: They worked on our floors.

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

GAYNOR W.
03/2011
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very good, as he fixed my screen door handle, gratis.
Description of Work: I submitted an earlier report about a very bad experience with Classic Handyman, 12 years ago. Mr. Peatman came and talked to me about it. He pointed out the company was only 3 years old at that time, and that they had changed a great deal since. He was quite professional, and concerned about the report. My report was accurate, but it was 12 years old. I believe things have changed with the company since then, and he is now reliable. He says he now focuses on repeat business, which is of course, the best business model.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cullen R.
02/2011
4.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
Good experience but I get the feeling it depends on the guy they send over. Our serviceman was polite, happy to educate, and worked briskly. They bill by the hour which can be dangerous but he was in and out and clearly not trying to milk the clock. Make sure you use the $25 card for first time users. Needed their help spur of the moment and they came out on a holiday which speaks volumes. A well organized small business.
Description of Work: Hanging of a chandelier. I put it together and started to hang it before realizing I was in over my head with electrical connection and mounting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Roberta B.
01/2011
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
Classic Handyman Co. were wonderful. They were very attentive. We had trouble with timing at first and so we both had to reschedule once. I had contact with two different people while the job was going on. They were good at communicating which was a little difficult since I work during the day. They patched up other small things while they were working as well.
Description of Work: Classic Handyman Co. fixed a leak in a pipe. I had water running out of my garage and it turned out to be a leak in a soil pipe. They dug up the yard and fixed the leak and then replanted all the plants and yard that had been dug up.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Bill H.
01/2011
5.0
drywall, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters
  + 2 more
He was real good. I spent about $500 on that work. He did excellent work. I got him off the website and I have been using him for 2 or 3 years.
Description of Work: I used Classic Handyman Co Inc. last fall and he repainted the ceiling in the bathroom, fixed some tape that was coming off on the drywall, re-mudded the ceiling in the bathroom and kitchen, did some mud work in the dining room and re-painted all three 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
$500

Phyllis F.
12/2010
4.0
doors, gutter cleaning, handyman service
  + 1 more
They have been over twice in the last 4 years. I liked them but it is like a franchise. They use different guys and some of them are really good and others are not so good. When I get a good one I keep his name and ask for him when I call. They are pretty good about getting back to me.
Description of Work: I used Classic Handyman for work around the house. They cleaned gutters and changed out a screen door and different maintenance stuff.

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
$750

Senta G.
12/2010
3.0
carpet installation, flooring contractor, handyman service
  + 1 more
They were fine to deal with, but the work they did was really bad. I had used them before and they were fine. I think it very much depends on the person they send and this person was very bad. I thought the price was a little high, but it would have been okay if they had not done such a bad job. My husband signed off on the work without really looking at it. Their professionalism seemed fine, they sent someone in a timely fashion though the estimate was not exactly accurate. I don't know how they would have been to deal with if we contacted them and told them about all the problems with the work.
Description of Work: Classic Handyman Co Inc did some clean up after a burst pipe and fixed a few things around the house like replacing the base boards that had been pulled away by the inspector, stained a concrete floor, reattached the carpeting in another room that had been pulled up and replaced a piece of plank outside that had been damaged. There may have been a few other odd things.

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

$2,500

Andrew H.
12/2010
4.0
gutter cleaning, handyman service, pressure washing
  + 1 more
They completed the task they were hired to do. They did the minimum required and seemed a little pricey, but they did do the job. Overall, it was an okay experience. ***Wanted to note that the team at Classic Handyman followed up with several calls regarding the work they had done to ensure satisfaction. When noting that perhaps I was just "okay" with the job they were really professional, respectful and interested to know how they could improve anything related to the work, experience or service. I've upgraded my rating, based on this very professional, attentive customer service. Nice folks, certainly worthy of a bid.
Description of Work: They did gutter cleaning and power washing.

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


Sabrina M.
12/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very efficient. Offered my options on repairing fan and worked with local hardware store to refund money on original fan.
Description of Work: Moved mailbox from one side of driveway and repaired ceiling fan. Cost included materials for moving of mailbox.

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
$300

Dorthy S.
10/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I thought the price was quite reasonable for what they did and the men they sent were great. They really seemed to know what they were doing, they were very polite and easy to have in the house, and they were even nice to my cat! They did a nice, neat job on everything, and cleaned up perfectly after. I have no complaint and will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: removed some smelly drywall from small bathroom closet, sprayed with bleach solution, lined with cedar, (owner furnished), put down trim, repaired rotted porch railing, installed new track for closet door, and repaired dry wall around a thermostat.

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

Karl J.
05/2010
5.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
Water would cascade out of gutters during rainfall; otherwise, filled with debris and standing water. Jim came out, cleaned them up and provided some necessary repairs. Exceptionally reasonable pricing. This is clearly a business built on customer satisfaction.
Description of Work: Rain gutter cleaned and repaired.

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
$85

Joseph P.
11/2009
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
There was a lot of drama involved. I would not use them again. It was really a bad ordeal. The work started out great! The quality of the work was good. The owner was really nice in the beginning, but then it turned sour about midway through. He kept calling and coming up with excuses of why he couldn't come out and finish it. He then called and said he had to put someone in front of us because their damage was more severe. They re-scheduled, and then called again to re-schedule! It turned in to one thing after another. They would schedule something and then I would take off of work so I could be here, and then they wouldn't show up. In the end he tried to change his price from the original quote. I told him I wasn't paying anymore than what he had originally told me. He said he had to go out and buy some paint, even though he had already bought it. He was just kind of clueless. It took so long to get the work finished. He wanted me to give him the money until the work was finished. I agreed to pay him half of the total since I thought that half of the work had been done. I told him I would not pay the full amount until the work was finished to my satisfaction. It was almost like he got me to like him and secure the work, and then it turned shotty. I thought the pricing was good. He had to do two things; one he did a beautiful job on, and the other he hurried through to complete it and get out of here! He was always late when he said he was coming. Sometimes he would be up to two hours late. He started out very professional, but in the end he went south.
Description of Work: Classic Handyman came out and gave us an estimate on re-doing a porch area after storm damage. They then came out to do the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$3,000

Response from Classic Handyman Co Inc
Once we received this member report, Classic Handyman went into overdrive to find out why after four months, this member wrote such a terrible review of our company. First, I as the founder of Classic Handyman attempted to contact the member over the telephone with a message to please call me about their experience. I tried reaching the member a second time and again the member did not return my call. The Classic Handyman technician who oversaw this member’s project was informed of the member report. He attempted to reach the member as well, both over the phone and in a written letter with no response. Our intention was to apologize for any ill will, understand the factual basis of the member complaint and also to see what measures we could now take to soften this members report about our company. The member has not responded to any of our calls or our letter. So now can only assume that this member does not want to discuss it. As for our work schedule, our lead technician was sick for two days during the job which required a trip to the doctor. Certain allegations made by this member do not match with our account of the job. For example, we did not charge $3,000 but rather $2,000 total. Scheduling for exterior repairs was also affected by rainy weather. Throughout our job the member gave no indication of being upset with our service and once we finished the work and after a job “walk through”, the member signed off “satisfied” on our contract as well as paid us for the work. We certainly do care about every review from every customer. In addition to verbal feedback about our service we routinely ask our clients for their feedback via "comment cards" which we provide each customer on every job. This member did not use the provided comment card to communicate with us, nor a phone call, but instead waited four months after the work was completed then commented on Angie’s List. We believe in customer reviews as vital to our ongoing efforts at being the best handyman company in Nashville. We have thousands of these comment cards which we received from customers over many years. They are available for anyone who may wish to check on our service, just call me, Jim Peatman at 456-7470

Joi H.
11/2009
5.0
handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 1 more
Handyman arrived on time. Worked very quickly and didn't waste time. Was very confident about his ability to fix items and actually fixed them. Very professional and cleaned up thoroughly.
Description of Work: Installed new light fixtures, checked on plumbing issues, adjustments to cabinet doors.

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

Lou E.
11/2009
5.0
ceramic tile, decks, electrician, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling, water heater repair
  + 6 more
Jim Peatman and his crew has done work for me on and off for a number of years. They have done jobs as small as fixing an electrical outlet to a major remodel on my entire house - both inside and out. They are always punctual, congenial, trustworthy, and competant. The few times I wasn't completely happy with something, Jim made sure that it was fixed and I was happy. As far as I'm concerned, there is no one better! I really appreciate the fact that as a single woman I have someone I can trust to help me.
Description of Work: This time they installed handrails in my bath and a number of other minor jobs around the house - including sliding shelves in my kitchen cabinets. The price included the materials.

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

Caitlin R.
10/2009
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were very punctual and friendly. They did a great job. I would definitely use them again in the future. They charged about a hundred dollars an hour for their services.
Description of Work: Classic Handyman came out to hang a mirror, a picture, and a closet 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
$100

Lois M.
09/2009
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
My friend has a condo and the condo association had discovered that the half-bath toilet was leaking into the crawl space and the moisture was rotting a beam. They also discovered that the condensation line from the air conditioner was dripping into the crawl space and causing it to be wet. The service man, Jim, came out promptly, talked to the customer and myself, and then crawled under the crawl space 3 times to verify what needed to be done. He was wonderful to talk with and understood that the situation completely. He gave an estimate and we booked the job. He took care of both problems within a week.
Description of Work: Fixed a leaky toilet, crawled into crawl space and reinforced rotted beam. Also added pvc pipe to air conditioner condensation pipe and re-routed it to the outside so water wasn't dripping into crawl space.

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
$1,500

Jason A.
09/2009
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling
  + 1 more
I had recently bought an old home (built in 1940) and it needed lots of repairs and remodeling done. One of the big jobs was a complete bathroom remodel. I found Classic Handyman on Angie's List and contacted them. Jim came out and looked at the bathroom and gave me some possibilities. I wasn't really sure what kind of bathroom I wanted at that point and I like the fact that Jim had plenty of thoughts and ideas to share. Once we agreed on the direction we wanted to go (sort of a rustic look with stone tile) and a price, Jim put together a plan of action and sent one of his main guys, Kevin, out the very next day. Kevin was great -- a hard worker and creative and easy to get along with. We went to a hardware store and he was glad to help me pick out some of the necessities: sink, toilet, bathtub, etc. Jim and Kevin both wanted to make sure that I purchased the items I really wanted, but they were also glad to give their opinions whenever I needed some advice. I have a fairly small bathroom, but we were able to create something that had a relaxed, unique vibe in addition to being rustic. I'll admit that I'm not very good at interior decorating, but Kevin was especially good at helping me pick out colors and choose things that matched. Kevin gutted and rebuilt the bathroom pretty much by himself and did a great job of putting it all together. After the bathroom remodel was complete, I noticed a couple of little things that needed to be touched up. I contacted them and Kevin came back out and took care of it. Jim said that they would stand by their work and he wanted to make sure that I was happy. Overall, I'm very pleased with how the bathroom turned out and I'm glad I chose Classic Handyman. Jim and Kevin definitely know their stuff. I highly recommend them and will no doubt be calling on them again in the near future.
Description of Work: Complete bathroom remodel.

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
$8,000

John C.
05/2009
5.0
gutter cleaning, handyman service
  + 0 more
Kevin called prior to arriving (less than 1/2 an hour after the appointed time. He was very courteous and told me prior to starting that the whole job should take about an hour. It did. He cleaned a massive accumulation of leaves from the gutters; flushed them and also flushed all of the downspouts to make they were not blocked.
Description of Work: cleaned gutters (single story house) and cleared some old construction debris from the crawl space.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Michele C.
10/2008
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
The owner came and gave me a quote and talked me through what he planned to do. Once accepted, the job was done the next day. No problems except that it seemed a little pricey. However, I have nothing to compare it to, so it may be right on target for the service.
Description of Work: Repair a gutter and installed leaf guards.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Kingston S.
11/2007
5.0
handyman service, masonry
  + 0 more
Excellent job. In most places you can't even tell that it's newly-done work. I called other handymen but this is the only place where the person I talked to on the phone understood exactly what I needed, instead of somebody just taking messages to pass on to other workmen. Later, when I talked to Steve, it was apparent that he was well-experienced with this kind of work. I thought his price quote seemed a little high, but the job ended up taking a lot longer than I thought it would, so I am satisfied with the value and especially with the quality of work.
Description of Work: Repaired brick masonry by filling and re-pointing cracks between bricks and splits through bricks.

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
$400

GEORGE C.
07/2007
5.0
skylights
  + -1 more
The people who did this work for me were very pleasant to work with. They were extremely prompt and they basically did what I told them to do. The installation wasn't an easy task, but they did a very good job and finished the work in 2 days. The price was well worth it.
Description of Work: I had some skylights installed in my home. They installed 2 in my bedroom and 1 in the garage.

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
$3,000

Christie S.
06/2007
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
After you use this company, they give you a $25 off coupon for the next service. I thought that was nice. They also called me two days later to make sure everything was okay. They did an excellent job and showed up on time.
Description of Work: I had lots of small projects around the house that needed to be done. They fixed a couple baseboards, replaced a few cracked tiles in my floor, and replaced a banister for me on some stairs.

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

07/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I've hired Classic Handyman several times and they never disappoint me. I would recommend them to anyone because they are reliable and do great work. They are very professional.
Description of Work: Classic Handyman repaired a leak in my sky light. He did a really nice job.

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
$300

Contact information

306 46th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37209

http://www.classichandyman.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Gutter Cleaning,
Plumbing,
General Remodeling,
Electrical,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Lighting,
Roofing,
Gutters,
Drywall

FAQ

Classic Handyman Co Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Classic Handyman Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Classic Handyman Co Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Classic Handyman Co Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Classic Handyman Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Classic Handyman Co Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Classic Handyman Co Inc offers warranties.
Classic Handyman Co Inc offers the following services: Handymen Services, Plumbing, Roof Repair, Remodeling

Contact information

306 46th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37209

http://www.classichandyman.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM