WDRP Home Repairs

The estimate Dennis gave was for labor and materials and was lower than I had imagined so we made the appointment. He showed up with his daughter (who did all the interior painting) and for two days they worked with no breaks or complaints and knocked out every project with a smile and professionalism. I couldn't be happier with this company. His demeanor and overall outgoing attitude was very refreshing. I would rate them beyond an A and I will not hesitate to call him for any future project and will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

They were very good. The price was very reasonable. I interviewed several people and I liked them the best. They were just very clear about what they were going to do and they did it exactly the way they said they would. They were polite and friendly and it was all good.

We will definitely use him again! He charges by the job (very reasonably!) and does wonderful work. Not only was he very prompt at returning our calls and reasonably priced but he is also a true delight!!

A few weeks ago, Dennis came out and looked at everything and gave us a very fair estimate - significantly less than his competitors. He answered all of our questions clearly, and everything he predicted about how things would look and how much it would cost ended up being right. There were no surprises. We had a tough time getting things arranged because of our work schedules, but Dennis worked with us and did the work at a mutually convenient time. On the back porch, he used much higher quality materials with the woodwork and back pillars than the original builder had used. He replaced the wood around the door, cleaned the rust off the door, and painted everything perfectly. He paid close attention to detail and made our once wood-rot and rust ridden back porch look better than brand new (because of superior materials and craftsmanship). We had previously been told there was no way to feasibly repair our cabinet and that we would have to buy a new one (which would have cost almost as much as Dennis charged for everything he did). He cleaned up the cabinet and added very nice wood trim, which totally covered the damage. The trim perfectly matches the cabinet, and it looks great. It also saved us hundreds of dollars. I asked Dennis about the front pillars, and he told me he could repair the damage and use the same quality materials he used in the back. I was impressed with his workmanship and how the back porch looked, so I asked him to quote me a price. Once again the price was very fair (and obviously a fraction of the cost of bricking the pillars). He came back the next morning and did the work, and it looks every bit as good as the back porch. These were the highlights, but he also flawlessly reinstalled the towel rack, repaired the fence, and installed the bathroom sink. We couldn't be happier with Dennis' work, and he will be the first contractor we call for all home repairs.

Mr. Kerlin arrived around 9:15 am and examined the door. After discussing the details of the project with me, he immediately went to Home Depot to buy the necessary materials. While there, he called to discuss the types of wood available and their costs. Upon returning, he stayed with the job untl it was done, leaving around 7 pm.

We had several miscellaneous repairs to be done. WDRP called back the same day I contacted them, and Dennis came within a day or two. His estimate was very reasonable. He explained our options for several of the repairs and the different supplies that would be needed based on what we chose to do. He got paint that matched the trim perfectly. He completed all the work in a couple of days and cleaned up beautifully. He took away all the old wood that was replaced and swept up all the debris. He was courteous, professional and punctual. We would use him again, and recommend his work to others.

Dennis was very efficient. He replaced the Air Conditioner quickly even though it surprisingly involved evicting a Mommy and baby squirrel that surprised Dennis when he removed the old air conditioner unit. (They are fine, they relocated to a nest In the large Ash tree in my front yard) Dennis replaced siding, repaired the corner of the house that was attacked by a tree branch, replaced boards around the windows that were weathered and rotting, and caulked and painted the repairs. Dennis repaired the bathroom ceiling. He removed drywall and replaced it, and he painted the ceiling. Dennis also replaced the weather stripping around the front door.

His price was very reasonable. He brought all the neccessary tools and supplies. The only additional item I had to purchase was a scheet of drywall. He thinks out of the box and finds a way to repair items instead of just replacing them. He was very neat and cleaned up after himself and was a gentleman. His work was very professional and he pays great attention to detail. He utilized some supplies that I already had to keep the cost down, the total cost was inclusive of all labor and supplies and came to just under $2000. I plan to have him back to repair the garage door soon.

I spoke with Dennis on the phone regarding the work I needed done. He asked questions to identify exactly what I was wanting to accomplish. Dennis offered to come and do one patch to see if it was what I wanted. It was exactly what I wanted, so he stayed he finished the entire job in about 5 hours.

It is a handyman company. His was the lowest and quickest bid. He did some wood rot repair on the siding of my house. He is a nice guy, and I would rate him highly.

Dennis responded quickly, gave an on-target assessment of the damage and an estimate. Dennis is honest, direct, and a great guy that cares about his work and inspires confidence. He performed the repairs to perfection, installed a new deadbolt lock, and gave me tips for "door defense" and even fashioned 3 wooden doorguards which I am using. He was a pleasure to deal with and made a trying situation much easier to deal with!

We are very pleased with his work. He prepared well for the job. He was organized and did not leave a mess when finishing for the day. He completed the entire job in a short period of time and we would hire him again. He wasn't always there at 8 every morning, therefore the B, but he did call when he could not make it at all. Overall we would recommend him and use him again.

I first noticed the problem when I went to put mail in the mailbox and it almost came all the way off its post. I immediately contacted Dennis Kerlin. He came out at the first opportunity and quickly got the new installed. As always, he did an excellent job.

Mr. Kerlin had done an excellent job on a prior occasion so I immediately contacted him to do the work this time as well. He came out to do an estimate and it was he who noticed the problem with the gutter downspout. Mr. Kerlin explained that without an extension I could have foundation problems from too much water seeping under the house. Mr. Kerlin arrived on time, did a professional job in all areas, and got everything done in one day. He is definitely the person I think of now whenever repairs or projects need to be done.

The work was done quickly and the finished job looked great. I am very pleased with the service provided.

We were getting a lot of water in a bathroom and one of our bedrooms during heavy rains. We suspected the problem was with a brick glass window in the bathroom. We intended to remodel that wall of the bathroom to replace the large brick glass window with a more traditional window. Dennis advised that we keep the window, as it is a unique feature of our house. He instead proposed doing some cement work, and caulking in the places he identified a places the water could be getting in. We went with his suggestions, and are pleased with the results. His suggestions saved us a lot of money.

The project has not been done as yet, due to the contract still being in negotiations.

He continually hits on my wife. She is at home during lunch and feels uncomfortable with his advances which went from compliments to recent hugs.

Dennis is a straight shooter and does excellent work. He told me upfront exactly what he intended to do, how long it would take, and how much it would cost. He delivered exactly as promised. The work was top quality and he completely cleaned the area after he finished. I will definitely use Dennis for any other home remodeling or repairs that I need in the future.

After initial visit to estimate cost, I had to call back to remind him about the written estimate and schedule a time for the work. The repairs of the door frame, shingles, and ceiling were satisfactory. The toilet still wobbled after the repair (and the toilet fix was the major portion of the expense). He returned to shim the toilet. It didn't wobble any more, but I had to clean off a jagged piece of the wooden shim and re-caulk around the toilet bowl myself. I would use him again for carpentry, but not for plumbing. (You need yes-maybe-no categories for whether we would use the services again.)

They would only work 2 hours a day. The work was fine. I didn't want to have to wait to get my roof done. When I told him I needed him to get it done him and his brother came the next few days worked hard to get it finished.

First of all, I hate doing this because I have nothing against the guy personally. But the job was bad and this site is all about spreading the word so we can find good service providers in the future. I hired Dennis because I didn't have time to do the work. Right away, he told me that I was ?beating myself up?. He said that I shouldn?t be that concerned with quality since the condo is cheap anyway. If I?m paying for a professional job to be done, I expect it to be done with quality no matter how much the property is worth. Here are just some of the problems I had: 1. The texture was way off. It was not matched at all. 2. I had a 3 ft line in the ceiling I wanted covered up. It was where two pieces of sheetrock didn't match up. Now instead of a small line, I have a big circle. It's worse now. 3. High spots on the wall left from old texture flaws were covered up and made higher instead of scraped down. 4. Paint got on all the appliances, doors, floor, lots of paint on the base, fireplace, and windows. Now I have to scrape it off. 5. He didn't go all the way up the wall with the paint. Some spots just didn't get enough paint. I can see the old color. 6. Paint drips were left on the base. 7. He painted over the breaker box. I now have to cut it open with a razor. 8. The furnace cover was painted over. A person would have had to cut it open to change the filter. He ended up fixing this and painting behind the door. I still re-painted the door. 8. He thought it was a good idea to spray paint the doorbell cover, outlet covers, alarm system, vents. None of it got cleaned before painting and it all turned out bad. 9. The base was totally messed up. This is just some of the things. I tried to bring up the problems before completion, and he didn't want to hear it because he wasn't done. I gave him a another chance just to find out that he should have listened to me because what I was complaining about was different than what he was thinking was wrong. I basically had to take time off work and redo the job completely. Now I am out even more money plus my time. I took the time to document the job before posting this. Please take a look at the photos here (either click or copy and paste this address) : http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv248/scotttrue_2009/contractor%20disaster/?albumview=slideshow

I was tickled with them. Their price and quality of work was very good. I got a good value and I am really satisfied. It took them about 2.5 - 3 weeks to finish the project, but there were days that the weather was not work permitting and it was also over Christmas. It is a family business and everyone who did the work was family. I was able to sit and converse and joke with the man and for me that was great. For a stick in the mud that kind of personality might be awful and he may also behave differently with someone else. They are really timely, quality and a joy to work with. I am looking for more work so I can hire them back.

We bought a new house that needed some items fixed. Called company off of Angie's list. He came next day and started the work. Finished it all up the day following. Paint job was very professional. He made sure to check out all areas of the house and found things that the home inspector over looked.

He was professional and came out promptly. His price was comparable to the other estimates we received, but at the time he did not submit an official written estimate. We ended up going with another company, but we would consider him in the future.