Highland Park's Clean Cut Handyman. Got a Punch-list for your home? We keep your husband out of the doghouse! I specialize in taking care of all the little things that bug you around your house (and big stuff, too!) You make a big list, then I knock it out quick! I'm in and out of your house in half a day!
Business highlights
21 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
*Super-Service Award Winner 3 Years In A Row! I specialize in knocking out your "honey-do" list! Walk through your house and make a big list (typically 20 items). I charge by the half day and not by the item! So I'll finish your to do list and you'll have the rest of the day to yourself! I'm clean cut, trustworthy, and easy to work with.
Services we don't offer
. . .walking your dog, giving stock quotes, being godfather to your kids, or watering the plants (unless you ask nicely)
I was very pleased. He was very prompt and courteous. I had an awful experience trying to find someone to do these repairs beforehand and Craftsman on Call was a breath of fresh air.
Description of Work: Re-hung a few doors and changed the hinges, drywall repair and installed lighting.
Rating Category
Rating 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 Craftsman On Call
I enjoyed meeting you too! I hated to hear of the bad experiences you were having. I'm glad I could help! I look forward to helping with your next list!
Cindy F.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
Very professional, exceptional workmanship and fast. Highly recommend!! Will definitely have him back to do more work in our home.
Description of Work: Hung new chandelier
Rating Category
Rating 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 Craftsman On Call
thanks [Member name removed]! I enjoyed helping out, the chandelier and medallion make a huge difference!
jeff C.
10/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
very impressed. Seems very honest and knowledgeable. .
Description of Work: Estimate for repairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Justin J.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
I found him through Red Beacon (a service of Home Depot) when I put out a request and he responded right away. We needed it done the very next day (Saturday) and he was willing to accommodate. The next day he showed up on time, ready to get started. We talked a minute about how it should look and he seemed to get it so he got to work. We had a million other things going on so it was nice that he took care of it without too much babysitting. Next thing we knew he was done and asked how it looked. He even offered to stay and help with other stuff! No stress having him help, great work. Will keep his card for future needs.
Description of Work: He hung decorative strands of christmas lights over the dance floor for a wedding reception. 12 foot ceilings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from Craftsman On Call
it was great working with you! beautiful spot for a wedding reception too! I look forward to helping again if you need anything!
Suzanne D.
10/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
McKinley is great! He is professional, polite, skilled, and an all around nice guy. He was on time, got the jobs done efficiently and did a great job. Many of my neighbors and friends have also hired him. Highly recommend and will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Install chandelier, touch up paint and drywall repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$360
Response from Craftsman On Call
thanks [Member name removed]! I am glad to help, and look forward to getting the old entertainment center built-in out to make way for the new!
Sandy A.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
I met McKinley several months ago at my condo residence....He offered his card and service, as I am selling my condo and needed repairs. I highly recommend McKinley. His repair was done in a very timely manner and he gave exceptional service. I highly recommend his service. He is the nicest and most trustworthy person I have ever met!!!
Description of Work: Electrical and general repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Craftsman On Call
Wow! I can only hope to keep up to the standard you set :) I'm glad to know your house is now ready to sell!
Judith L.
10/2013
5.0
drywall, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
McKinley was very professional. Showed up at the agreed upon time. Texted the day before. Texted that he was on the way. Scoped out all the projects. Worked efficiently so that my punch list got done in time. Would definitely call him again.
Description of Work: Put in shelves in a closet Fixed a window ledge with dry rot Changed out a flush mount light fixture Fixed a hole in drywall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Craftsman On Call
Thanks (Member name removed)! I enjoyed meeting you and helping out! I'm glad to know there will be a place now for the little one's toys!
it was a great experience! He came over a couple days ahead and looked over my list. We settled on Monday and he showed up despite the rain. He even texted on his way to let me know when he would arrive. He got to work and knocked everything out despite a couple issues. It took a little longer than he thought but didn't charge any extra! I had some cabinet guys at the house and wouldn't have wanted to run some errand but with McKinley there, he had no problem with me running to the store. What a blessing to have someone I trust in my house!
Description of Work: he hung some drapery rods and hardware having to cut them to length and re-drill for the decorative ends. He hung three heavy glass shelves which couldn't be anchored in the wall studs because of centering on the wall so he used the correct anchors. he changed out a bunch of switches with Lutron dimmer switches. He rehung a hanging light where the hook came out of the ceiling, this time using a much sturdier anchor. I was not happy with an outlet an electrician had put in my bathroom drawer for my dryer and he fixed it (even after the electrician said it couldn't be done) He also fixed a TP holder in the master bath.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Craftsman On Call
Hi (removed member name)! I thoroughly enjoyed helping out with your list :) I love making people happy in their homes, and your decorations look so much better installed! I look forward to installing the other drapery hardware as soon as it arrives!
Michael H.
10/2013
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
+ 0 more
I found Craftsman On Call through Home Depot?s Red Beacon Program and was impressed with his quick response to my inquiry. I looked at his website and decided to hire him. He did a great job replacing two window panes, one of which was large, and even fixed a third while he was there, though we hadn?t discussed it at first! He even replaced a rotten window ledge that was extra, primed everything, and cleaned up the outside that had been full of glass shards! Needless to say, I was very happy to get it done, and so quickly. I?ll definitely have him do more in the near future. Oh, and he was able to do it all without power or water, as they hadn?t been turned on yet!
Description of Work: fixed three windows that were broken.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$267
Response from Craftsman On Call
Hey [member name removed]! Thanks for the review! I am glad your home is more secure now! Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you :)
I was expecting McKinley to take care of everything during a week that I was gone. Fortunately, he had the sense to not bother me as I was dealing with ailing parents. Upon my return, he explained that he did not take care of everything for various reasons. For example, the touch up paint did not match the existing, the baskeball backboard would be more costly than replacement, all of the kitchen cabinet hinges were in need of potential replacement, etc. I was very appreciative of McKinley's common sense. He is completely trustworthy, responsible, professional, intuitive, and CLEAN. I had no problem giving him free access to my property while I was gone or unavailable. He obviously loves what he does and will treat your home and the things in it as if they were his own.
Description of Work: He took my punchlist from my rental property after my tenant moved out. There were doors that were not working well, stains on the tile, flood lights that needed to be replaced, cabinet hinges that were broken, touch up painting, a bsketball hoop's backboard to be replaced, and I wanted an outside motion detector installed to replace the existing fixture.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$399
Response from Craftsman On Call
Wow! I appreciate the kind works! My goal in the end is to always make the customer happy with me and my service. I am glad your new renters will have a house that you would be happy to be in! Can't wait to see the projects at your home also! Have an awesome week!
Deanann V.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
McKinley arrived on time and ready to work with an arsenal of tools to tackle all the items on my list. In short time, he had worked thru the list with ease and expertise. His pleasant personality and professionalism made him a pleasure to have in our home. We are so grateful to have found someone to help us keep up with our charming yet older home!
Description of Work: tackled a list of small projects around the house
Rating Category
Rating 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 Craftsman On Call
Hi [member name removed]! I enjoyed meeting you and your husband! It was great working right around the corner :) I love this neighborhood! I look forward to helping with future projects, both at your home, and possibly some of your clients! I'm very impressed with your business too!
McKinley is a neighbor of mine and when I got his card I looked him up on Angieslist like I always do. I liked his personality and his reviews showed he knew his stuff too. I have many things around the house but the first thing was my threshold had a gap that I just knew was getting wet each time it rained. I asked him to look at it and he said it was a simple fix. Within a couple days it was fixed and painted, and good thing cause it rained hard after that! I'm already thinking of other things to have him do!
Description of Work: There was a big gap at my front door and he closed the gap with trim and caulked it and painted it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from Craftsman On Call
Hey, thanks! It was a pleasure helping (and so quickly before the rain!) I can't wait to see the other indoor projects you talked about! :)
Ashley R.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
McKinley did an amazing job and very professional. He was very easy to schedule and I felt comfortable leaving at my home while he was repairing items.
Description of Work: Installed shelving, a NEST thermostat, repaired misc. items in home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Craftsman On Call
Thanks for your kind words! I aim to please :) glad we could knock out your list, and looking forward to helping more in the near future!
BART B.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I started this home improvement job over a month ago and quickly realized that I was in over my head for reasons including 1) not sure of the best way to mount a fairly heavy appliance on a wall, 2) not able to determine location of studs in the wall for securing mounts, 3) did not have all of the tools necessary for the job, and 4) not comfortable working around electricity. I met McKinley Pritchard of Contractor On Call on a walk around the neighborhood next to the Katy Trail. He told me about his business and I told him about my problem project. McKinley said he could help me so we set up a date and time for for him to come over. On the appointment day, he contacted me ahead of time to say he was on the way, then arrived on-time. He looked at the situation and gave me three (3) ways of completing the project with each option having different aesthetics. I agreed one one and he got started. McKinley fashioned a backboard for the space, painted it, secured the backboard in place, set and wired an electrical outlet, mounted a couple of metal L brackets to the backboard and secured the microwave onto the brackets. He even painted the outlet and the outlet cover to match the enclosure. I could not be more pleased with the service provided by McKinley. The entire kitchen space now looks fantastic with additional countertop space and the microwave firmly secured to the wall. McKinley was friendly, exceptionally professional and intent on providing a result with which I would be pleased. I highly recommend his services to anyone needing help with projects around the home.
Description of Work: Mounted the microwave and installed an electrical outlet above the cooktop.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from Craftsman On Call
[member name removed], it was fun helping out with the microwave! I enjoyed have your help also :) look forward to the next project!
Anneke G.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
McKinley could not have done a better job. He was extremely precise and hung everything perfectly and in record time. I was chooking between several handymen but he looked very trustworthy and had the experience I wanted, without being too expensive. Our son loved "working" with him and watched his every move. I would hire him again in a minute.
Description of Work: McKinley hung approximately 20 pictures/hooks in our new home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$399
Response from Craftsman On Call
Thanks [removed member name]! I loved having him trail through the house with his hammer :) that's exactly what my kids do at home! Believe it or not I have a honey-do list at home also! Anyone know a good handyman? Look forward to reworking the wet bar cabinets for you!
Charles M.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I found him on our Armstrong Bradfield Parent Association website and saw he was local and seemed knowledgeable from what I read to I contacted him. We set a time to meet and he came over to look at my project. I was impressed with his knowledge and suggestions and now see the way to finish my gate project and have it work properly. I have already started another list around the house for him to do.
Description of Work: I have been working on a African Mahogany gate for a while and needed some direction as to the finishing touches. McKinley came over and gave me some professional tips and helped make a game plan for completing the project. I will have him out to help mount and install the hardware for sure!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from Craftsman On Call
Hey man! Like I said, I am very impressed with the work YOU have done. Thanks for the kind works, I hope I helped! I look forward to working with you soon!
Wright M.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
GREAT!! Found this company through a yahoo group. He called within the hour and came by to see the work we needed done. He came the next day and finished the job within an hour. The task was done in a timely and clean manner. We will definitely use McKinnley again!!
Description of Work: Mounted flat screen tv on wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from Craftsman On Call
I thoroughly enjoyed helping you guys out with mounting the flat screen! Thanks for the kind words, I love seeing folks happy! I look forward to helping again soon!
nathan B.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service, lighting
+ 0 more
I meet Mckinley at The Highland Park pool, I needed some improvements to be handled at my house. It was a fair price, he was very much a gentleman and he made me feel comfortable. He exceeded my expectations and I cant wait to get him back to do more work.
Description of Work: Built a frame to reinforce large piece of expensive hand painted antique french screen. Also reinforced to hold it safely to the wall. Switched out old light switches to new dimmer switches. Installed pot racks in kitchen. 2 of them to be exact. Consulted on future projects and ways to improve lighting in the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Craftsman On Call
Thanks for the kind words, [member name removed]! Glad I could help you feel safer in your home! Pass my name along if you would! Although we can't at the pool anymore, I still can't believe they close so early! It stays hot til November! And no, I will not grow a beard, my wife will not have it. I need to keep myself out of the doghouse!
Kandace G.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service, lighting
+ 0 more
I met McKinley at Armstrong Elementary where his kids attend also. When I heard he was a handyman I ask him if he could troubleshoot some cabinet lights that have been giving me problems for a long time. He came over and looked at them and recommended changing them to a new LED option because of the amount of power the old ones were using, the heat they put out, and how finicky they were already! I liked the option, especially after he sent pictures of the fixtures from Lowes and I could approve the look easily. We scheduled a morning and he came out and got a lot done while I was out for the morning. It was nice getting home and seeing so much progress! He even cleaned up after the work! He didn't have enough LED pucks to finish the other side of the butler's pantry so he came in the morning to finish up. Despite old wiring, and older home surpises, he figured out each problem that came up (which most contractors would either quit or try to charge more for, but he says that's what he enjoys the most, figuring out solutions where others quit) Very happy with the work. Will definately have him back and tell others of his service.
Description of Work: McKinley replaced old halogen under cabinet lights with new dimmable LED puck lights in three areas, kitchen cabinets, over the range, and in the butler's pantry. He also replaced two old switches and outlet with new white ones.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Craftsman On Call
Hi [member name removed]! I enjoyed working for you! I love figuring out solutions that make homeowners happy when others haven't in the past! And Armstrong seems like a great school, we are very impressed so far, I look forward to the next project!
julia C.
08/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
he was referred to me by a friend and I like his working a half day. He worked fast and I have the afternoon to enjoy. he even cleaned up after the work (other contractors I have had left a mess) I will have him back and will be passing his info to my neighbors.
Description of Work: The handyman came right on time. He fixed a leaky bath tub faucet (running hotwter for three days!) he cleaned mold off a shower ceiling and used mold resistant caulk (but recommended in the future a vent fan) he swapped two ceiling fans between rooms for me. he got an umbrella down from my garage storage (been waiting a year!) and set it in the new base and screwed it down to keep it from blowing away (his suggestion) he looked at my door bell (it was acting up) and determined it was a weak battery. I had a piece of quarter round put in the kitchen by another person but it didn't match the original so he matched it with some we found and it looks so much better! I had him measure the front door to replace with a nice antique wood door, and had him measure for some replacement windows (three in the sunroom) which i'll have him back to do!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Craftsman On Call
I enjoyed meeting you, you have a beautiful home! I hate that the hot water dripped 3 days! I would've come sooner :) I look forward to helping with more projects and punchlists in the future!
Clarita R.
08/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I met him at Home Depot and he seemed knowledgable and a nice guy. I read his reviews online and decided to give him the job. I made a list and we went to the house (with tenants there) and walked through the list. It took a little while to schedule a morning to get him out there, he was busy. He set it up with the ladies at the house, went over and fixed everything on the list and more! My tenants really like his work and personality and have more items they want done now. I felt great having him do the work and will hire him again and recommend him to my neighbors.
Description of Work: Replaced four light fixtures (saving the original antique ones for me) Replaced a boken pane of glass in a window Replaced old kitchen cabinet knobs with new ones (saved original knobs for me) Changed a half-done wire job (ceiling fan wire looped down to a wall plug) to a nice hidden wiring behind the walled (fished wire) and two switches in the wall to seperately operate the fan and light Fixed Banister mount on stairs Secured broken garage door
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Craftsman On Call
Thanks for the opportunity to help out! It is always great to do work for people who appreciate it and tell me so! I look forward to doing more for you and your tenants! Have an awesome day!
Bill B.
08/2013
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, interior painters
+ 1 more
He did a great job of communicating in advance about issues he saw and involved me in discussions about how to resolve them. It was a good experience.
Description of Work: McKinley took a rental condo that was long in the tooth and gave it a fast rehab. He added in new moldings, did a two-color paint job, replaced bad doors, put in new locks, repaired some water-damaged areas beneath tile, recaulked, and a few other small things. He was fast, and the work looked great.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Response from Craftsman On Call
Thanks for the kind words! I was a fun project! I love the immediate gratification of changing a space to something new! You were great to work with, and I look forward to helping out in the future!
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Lighting,
Electrical,
General Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Glass and Mirrors,
Drywall,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Exterior Painting,
Garage and Shed Building
FAQ
Craftsman On Call is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday: Closed
Craftsman On Call accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Craftsman On Call offers free project estimates.
No, Craftsman On Call does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Craftsman On Call does not offer a senior discount.
No, Craftsman On Call does not offer emergency services.
No, Craftsman On Call does not offer warranties.
Craftsman On Call offers the following services: *Super-Service Award Winner 3 Years In A Row! I specialize in knocking out your "honey-do" list! Walk through your house and make a big list (typically 20 items). I charge by the half day and not by the item! So I'll finish your to do list and you'll have the rest of the day to yourself! I'm clean cut, trustworthy, and easy to work with.
. . .walking your dog, giving stock quotes, being godfather to your kids, or watering the plants (unless you ask nicely)