TBBuford

Description of Work: Provided guidance and permit drawings for a major remodel - total gut to the studs - of our home.

Description of Work: I used TBB for handyman services.

Description of Work: Thomas has worked for me about five years doing home repairs. He has a lot of construction knowledge and will tell me when he can and can’t do something for me and often gives me choices I hadn’t considered. He works to come up with solutions that are effective for me regardless of what common practice may be. His first job for me was to repair a rotting beam over the door to my shed. In the process he found more rotten lumber and the reason why the shed was having problems to begin with. By the time he had finished the work, he had repaired the framing, changed half the roof to plastic that let light in and installed flashing and finally reorganized the work area and tools so I could make better use of it for potting and storage. While he was working on my shed I told him about water around the house and the leaks in the basement. My house is old (1939) and even light rain flooded the basement. I had leaks on all four walls and they seemed to leak independent of each other. I had a basement-waterproofing contractor give me a price for $15,000 for a foundation drain with an interior sump pump. Over the course of months Thomas had me doing field observations when it rained and helped with with site grading, the whole time working around my anxiety over costs. In the end Thomas suggested I do a partial foundation drain with exterior sumps. Typical of doing what is required he even helped relocate the extensive plantings around the house where the drain was installed. The solution was tested when the hurricane blew through Virginia. I now sleep when it rains with the safety of knowing that the problem is solved. Since then it has been attic fans, door handles pulling off, a Wisteria trellis that was failing, fence repairs, firing the gutter cleaning company and getting my money back after finding trees growing the down spout, getting a new gas range to fit after the Home Depot installation failed, repairing some failing roof sheathing, painting wrought iron railings, rot repairs to a window and the front door, and assorted landscaping projects. Thomas is reliable and trustworthy. He has a key to my house so that he can come and go if the need arises and when I can’t be there. His billing is fair, and he is willing to work with my limited resources. He is very thorough, ensuring the goal has been accomplished before he considers a job complete. He is an excellent consultant, providing me with advice on home maintenance before I spend money. All in all, Thomas has been a great resource for me and I recommend him highly. Should anyone want more information, I will be happy to provide it. Thomas can be reached at tbbarch@yahoo.com.