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Steve Spratt Improvements

Handyman Services, General Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

Celebrating 35 years serving the City of Fredericksburg, Counties of Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and Caroline; providing quality home improvements and repairs to residential homeowners since 1978. Steve Spratt is licensed and lead-safe certified. Our lead carpenters average 26 years experience in the field. Steve Spratt Improvements was established in 1978 by Stephen W. Spratt, working with F. J. “Jimbo” Rubenstein, Jr., and operating out of Steve’s home. His wife, Linda, has been his bookkeeper since the beginning. In 1983, they built a shop/office building and moved the operation to Alum Spring Road. The business was incorporated in 1995, the Production Manager position was created in 1993, and an additional sales position added in 1996.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential Remodeling, Home Improvements, Additions, Kitchens & Baths, Interior & Exterior Repairs & Remodeling, Basements & Exterior Buildings

Services we don't offer

Home Construction & Trailers

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.892 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
1%
3
1%
2
7%
1
12%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-92 of 92 reviews

Porter B.
01/2015
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
It went well. They came, fixed the damage problems and left.
Description of Work: Repaired some gutters, roofing and moulding that was damaged by a tree.

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
$600

Stephanie S.
01/2015
5.0
home remodeling, interior painters
  + 0 more
Darrell came out to see what work was to be done, then workers came out to demo and install plumbing and flooring. Other workers installed the crown molding trim, and beam. Painter did the powered room, bathroom and bedroom.
Description of Work: Replace tub and floor in master bath; paint master bath and bedroom; gut powder room and replace fixtures , install beam and ceiling fan; install trim garage install crown molding in office and master bedroom

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
$2,400

Bob W.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything was done just as promised, very prompt and competent workers. Good old fashioned personable customer service. Excellent experience!
Description of Work: Repaired leaking shower faucets, replaced old pipes in shower.

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

Karen C.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything went great! Did the work quickly and properly. Cleaned up what little mess there was. Very nice people.
Description of Work: Hardwired a flood 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
$90

Evelyn B.
11/2014
5.0
handyman service, basement remodeling
  + 0 more
They did an excellent job and would hire them again.
Description of Work: EGREES WINDOW FOR FINISHED 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
$2,754

Harold R.
11/2014
5.0
decks, remodeling
  + 0 more
The service, as it always has been, was excellent. I called Steve, he came out and discussed the job, estimated time price and was able to beging with quickly. The gutter replacement took no more than three hours. The porch replacement took about four days. This is the 5th time we have had Steve Spratt and team come out and do service. They are excellent every time. They find good guys to work for them. They are all personable, and kept us in the loop about the job. They make us feel very comfortable. If they run into difficulties, they stop the work and discuss any issues with us. As always, we are very pleased.
Description of Work: Steve Spratt Improvements completely replaced our front porch, along with the gutters on the roof for water drainage.

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
$7,000

Harold R.
10/2014
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
It went excellent. They did additional work for me as well. They put a security bar across the door for me.
Description of Work: They were hired to re-align my basement door.

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

MARIAN M.
10/2014
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
Very well. Steve Spratt did a screened porch for us in 2010. The door developed a problem in 2013. They helped us contact the manufacturer and completed the exchange.
Description of Work: Remove defection, screen door on porch. Return door -under warranty- to retailer and exchange for replacement door. Replace door.

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
$225

Dave M.
10/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We called and talked to Steve. He arranged to come over to our house that week. He came on time and did a very detailed inspection of the problems. He fixed a couple of our problems on that trip. He recommended that one of the jobs, a Pella double center hinged door be looked at by Pella Service since it was a very specialized system. After thinking about this we decided that this was the best idea, and we separately contacted and got Pella to fix that door. A few days after he was here a proposal arrived which we signed and returned. He contacted us soon after and arranged a day for his workman (also named Steve) would come out. He arrived as arranged and he fixed the remaining problems in a few hours. His office sent a bill with the 5% Angie List discount already factored in. About a month later our deadbolt lock was binding. This is some sort of seasonal problem which was checked when Steve made his inspection trip but was not acting up at the time. He told us to call him if it acted up, so we did. He came out again soon after and came up with a fix which should end any seasonal problems. He applied the fix and charged us for the time.
Description of Work: We had about 8 small jobs. A number of doors were binding. Doors were not holding when closed. The stairs from our garage into our house had detached.

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
$650

Mark O.
10/2014
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
It went smoothly with very careful and responsive work at every stage.
Description of Work: Enlarged and remodeled kitchen including moving a wall, replacing old walls and electrical work. Replacing ceiling and floor, replacing cabinets and plumbing fixtures. Also installing two windows in another and enlarging a doorway.

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
$40,000

Response from Steve Spratt Improvements
Thank you for the nice review. Steve Spratt

Jo G.
10/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great service, fast quote, great prompt work, on budget. Perfect.
Description of Work: Punch list of repairs from a real estate inspection.

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

Barbara R.
09/2014
5.0
handyman service, lighting, plastering
  + 1 more
Did everything to my satisfaction, always cleaned up at end of day.
Description of Work: Replaced hinged & doorknobs. Replaced under counter lights in kitchen. Put in timers for outside lights. Repaired rotted wood, repaired cracked plaster, repaired electrical.

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
$4,200

George G.
09/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Crew showed up, set trusses, and replaced beam. Sheathed and "blacked in" roof mated rake boards to cristing roof line. Anthony Sullivan was lead carpenter. He performed all work in an outstanding manner.
Description of Work: Co. crew set trusses and sheathed gable roof on a 22x11' kitchen. Removed & replaced beam, keeping ceiling tie-in seamless. No leaks following a heave rain.

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
$1,600

Linda H.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
All went well. Work was started and finished within projected time frame and quality was excellent!
Description of Work: Finished approx. 1/3 of basement to create 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and parlor/sitting room, including stairway.

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
$35,000

Delores W.
09/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent job - contractor easy to work with & has always done an excellent job.
Description of Work: Deleted window in bathroom, previous contractor took window out when adding on addition & boarded up - left w/o fixing. Spratt came in & made color match on tile, used the correct materials to fill in & completed job. Work was excellent.

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
$800

Marta B.
09/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I went great. The work is nice, the employees are easy to have around and quick to develop solutions to problems. They clean up after themselves daily. There were no surprises when the bill came!
Description of Work: Lots of touch up work.

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

Barbara R.
05/2014
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
They did a great job. The bathroom is beautiful and much more functional than before. The workers do a great job, they clean up at the end of the day. They are pleasant to have around. They are even good with my dogs and cat.
Description of Work: Remodeled a master bath

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
$29,000

Response from Steve Spratt Improvements
Thank you for the positive review. Steve Spratt

Brendan G.
05/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, handyman service, hardwood floor
  + 1 more
We have used Steve Spratt before for a back door install, and install of pediments over our windows. They are always punctual, professional, and very, very good at what they do. Demo went quickly. Install was perfectly accomplished. They craftsmen even fixed a small issue with a previously installed door. Always clean when they left. Always gentlemen when they worked. I trust them and would highly recommend them. We will use tem in the future. Also went above and beyond by documenting all the work through stages to prove all termite damage was found, corrected, and documented. They wrote a summary and sent a disk with pictures to document fix.
Description of Work: Repair termite damage. Demo previous oak flooring. Install new oak flooring adding flooring in powder room, dining room, living room.

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
$7,000

marcus B.
04/2014
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I am still waiting for an estimate to perform the work. Vendor met with my wife who felt they were very cold and told her they would give me the details of the visit even though she was there. I contacted the vendor a couple of days later to be told they were looking for parts and would call me back. That has not happened to date. I contacted another vendor who came in saw the work got materials and finished the work in less than 2 hours. It is apparent Spratt did not want our business and it would have been more professional to state as much.
Description of Work: I contacted the vendor to reinstall wire shelving in two closets for which he came out and conducted an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Steve Spratt Improvements
Hello (Member name removed), Yours shelves failed because the plastic clips that held the wire shelves on the wall broke from over loading. I was looking for metal clips that would not break and finally found some in a specialty catalog. I prepared the estimate, but apparently forget to forward it to you. Please find it enclosed today. I am sorry your wife found me very cold. She took me to the first closet and then left while I was measuring the second closet with another gentleman. I then followed the gentleman outside to look at the windows and didn't see your wife again. I apologize for failing to get this estimate to you in a timely manner. Steve Spratt 371 0512

Alia R.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Professional, punctual, and great work! The fireplace mantle put in by the home builder was installed too high. Steve and his associate removed the brick supports (that were built into the brick surround) without damaging any of the surround, leveled the surface, and installed wood corbels to support the mantle in a better position. Both took extra care to ensure the work was perfect - neat, level, secure, and visibly attractive.
Description of Work: Removed brick mantle support and installed wood corbels

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

Ronald H.
02/2014
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
All went well and workmanship and the workmen are top notch. We got three quotes each time but always can back to Spratt. They always showed up on time, made sure the surrounding areas were protected and when they left at night you could not tell that they had been there. They last job they did for us was our bathrooms. They was an issue with the shower door and they stayed with it until we were satisfied. They come highly recommended.
Description of Work: We've had Steve Spratt Improvements three major upgrades for us (kitchen, basement and bathrooms). All went well and workmanship and the workmen are top notch. We got three quotes each time but always can back to Spratt.

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

Response from Steve Spratt Improvements
Thank you for the great review! Steve Spratt

Carolyn L.
02/2014
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
My husband and I chose Steve Spratt to do our remodeling after much shopping for general contractors in the Fredericksburg area. We could not have chosen better!!! The work done was exceptional in every way and the work crew were delightful to have in our home. The improvements made have made our home so much more comfortable and have been problem free.
Description of Work: Enlarged kitchen and remodeled bathrooms

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

Response from Steve Spratt Improvements
Thank you for the great review. For some reason, the grading (F) does not correspond with the glowing review. Steve Spratt

Mark G.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The guys that work for Steve are very competent and always showed up when they said they would. When they removed the wall they had to move both plumbing and electrical. They worked extremely hard to contain the dust by erecting barriers of cloth/plastic. Every night when they left they left the construction area looking clean and tidy. All of their work was very well done. Wherever they had to break thru walls and ceilings when it was repaired you couldn't tell once it was painted. I had been told they are the best in fredericksburg, but expensive. I think that pretty well sums them up. They would be my first call on my next home renovation.
Description of Work: I had them remove a wall, and totally redo my kitchen. Also had a door installed and renovated the powder room off the kitchen. Had to run 220V power to my stove in the front of my house from the back of my house where my power box resides.

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
$25,000

KARLYE OR VEL P.
01/2014
5.0
basement remodeling
  + -1 more
The Spratt employees were first rate in their work, clean up, attitude and communication from the person who prepared the quote to those who executed the work. We can't praise them enough. Some of the work was subcontracted, and was less in quality and contributed to the length of the job, including the stair contractor, dry waller and painters. The electrical contractor was superb. Through no fault of Spratt employees, the work really dragged, and after several months, we just wanted to sign off...although the company offers to keep bringing people back until the customer is satisfied. They are a really good company. If we were to use them again, I'd chat more in depth about what's being subcontracted, and what kind of controls are in place (including the availability of alternative workers) if the work produces problems. Overall, the place was transformed beyond belief.
Description of Work: Tore out existing finished basement and modernized the look and increased function by: adding recessed lighting and outlets; dry walling; painting; installing wet bar; building new staircase. The also reenforced a support beam that needed it badly.

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
$32,000

Kate M.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was on time, friendly and professional. The next day I received a nice brochure in the mail from them. When I didn't go with them I even received a follow up survey in the mail. The office is really on top of things!
Description of Work: Provided an estimate for work. I found him to be punctual and professional. I only went with another because he gave me a qoute of 75 dollars an hour. With no way of knowing how long it would take him. The other two contractors gave me a flat rate. I chose one of them. I would not hesitate to use this company. I just will ask for a flat rate to be quoted.

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

Contact information

1329 Alum Spring Rd Ste 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

stevesprattimprovements.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Basement Remodeling,
Doors,
Plumbing,
Ceramic Tile,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Windows,
Roofing,
Lighting

FAQ

Steve Spratt Improvements is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Steve Spratt Improvements accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Steve Spratt Improvements offers free project estimates.
Yes, Steve Spratt Improvements offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Steve Spratt Improvements does not offer a senior discount.
No, Steve Spratt Improvements does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Steve Spratt Improvements offers warranties.
Steve Spratt Improvements offers the following services: Residential Remodeling, Home Improvements, Additions, Kitchens & Baths, Interior & Exterior Repairs & Remodeling, Basements & Exterior Buildings
Home Construction & Trailers

Contact information

1329 Alum Spring Rd Ste 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

stevesprattimprovements.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed