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Happy To Help Home Improvement

General Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Handyman Services,

About us

All facets of home repair & remodeling. Kitchen Updates/Full Bath Remodels/Custom projects...You Name it!...Fully Insured! Find Happy to Help Home Improvement on FaceBook. Making living spaces work for you. From "Honey-Do's" to full remodel projects. Offering 20+ years of experience in all facets of residential remodeling and now some commercial situations as well. Proud to have all major electrical work provided by fully licensed electrician, Matt Berkowitz, A+ Communications: http://www.apluselectricalcomm.com/ And also proud to say all major plumbing projects are provided by fully licensed brothers extraordinaire: Jeff & Nate Rossing @ Rossing Plumbing: http://rossingplumbing.com/ Call, text, or email for a free estimate in the Madison, WI area. Contact by EMAIL or phone: patrickhappytohelp@gmail.com 608.513.8087. Uses licensed subcontractors for plumbing and electrical services.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Remodeling- Kitchen, Bath, Basement, Bedrooms, update, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Custom Tile, Texture, & Painting.

Services we don't offer

Landscaping, Deck construction, Full Basement & Full Kitchen Remodel Projects.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Reviews

5.0102 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 102 reviews

robert G.
05/2014
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
He was very conscientious about cleanup and he was always here when he said he was going to be. He was very friendly and pleasant. He got the job done in a timely fashion and he was very open to helping me. I had to go to Home Depot couple of times and he came with me to help me make some selections.
Description of Work: I have used Happy To Help Home Improvement. He helped me do a bathroom remodeling.

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
$3,000

kathy M.
04/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
We couldn't of had a better experience working with Patrick. In fact, we will hire him again for any future projects (hint, hint...new kitchen remodel is next, Patrick!) We hired Patrick to update an old bathroom at our lake cottage... ? He took out existing tub surround to studs- removed all old materials and disposed of. ? He found several unusual things done before him (strange things in fact) and it never phased him. He came up with good solutions and remedied the situation. ? He removed the old toilet and replaced with a new model ? He replaced all faucets & plumbing to shower ? He expertly tiled the tub surround ? He replaced the light fixture ? He replaced the bathroom vent- discovering that the old vent didn't vent anywhere except the attic. Revented. ? He repainted ? He took great care not to disturb the rest of the house. Cleaned all traces of his being there once he was done. ? In a separate area- he installed a new interior door ? And...He had an accurate initial bid! All in all.... FOUR STARS!
Description of Work: Old bathroom updated.

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
$5,000

Albert M.
04/2014
4.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
The friend called promptly and we made an appointment. He never showed up.
Description of Work: Referred me to a friend because he said that he was too busy to give me an estimate to fix a leaky skylight.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0


Response from Happy To Help Home Improvement
I am very sorry to hear of your experience. I just heard myself that the friend I referred was stranded in Dodgeville over the weekend with a truck failure and a cell phone that was not working. Today is Tuesday and he is still dealing with the unfortunate situation of lack of transport and no phone. I am certain he would have called if he was able to reschedule the appointment. It is true that a leaking skylight is a project that has a high degree of urgency which is perennially my weakest area: being able to respond to urgent needs due to the many projects I am constantly juggling. Thus the reason I referred a friend who is a skilled carpenter. Due to these circumstances please call me again and I make the necessary allowances to look at it myself. My most sincerest apologies. 608-513-8087

Stephen G.
04/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
I called Patrick, the owner, on Tuesday. He called back the next day and set up an appointment for an estimate on Friday. He showed up promptly at 9 a.m. on Friday. He gave me an estimate and said he had a man, Steve, that could do the work the same day. Steve showed up at 11 a.m. He did a fantastic job. The final price was probably about $90.00 over the estimate, but I understood because Steve ran into a few things that made the job time longer. I was happy to pay the extra money. It was well worth it. Also, I supplied the new kitchen faucet and dishwasher air gap. I did not include that in the cost of service. Both Patrick and Steve were friendly, courteous and professional. We will definitely call them back for any future work.
Description of Work: Replaced cabinet bottom below kitchen sink and replaced kitchen faucet and dishwasher air gap.

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
$340

Lois S.
04/2014
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
He was pretty fast. One didn't work, I called him back. He said because it was a cheap lock. One worked, and one didn't. He seemed to be sincere. He didn't charge too much.
Description of Work: He installed two locks on two different doors.

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

$95

John Paul K.
03/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
We called Happy to Help Home Improvement after we noticed that our fridge hadn't been running. We made several calls to many service providers, but Happy to Help were the only ones able to get out to us. The annoying part was that we were planning on replacing the fridge in the next few weeks anyway and so this really felt like an unnecessary, extra cost. However, the best part was that technician knew exactly what was wrong, and was able to fix it quickly. Even though we had to spend some money we had earmarked for the new fridge on this repair, we both thought it was a fair price, which helped easy the pain. Overall a really good experience. Will be going back to HTH for other misc repairs in the future.
Description of Work: Fixed a broken fridge.

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
$65

Ben G.
02/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
He is fabulous. He's worth his weight in gold. I plan on using him in the future!
Description of Work: Patrick has done a few different construction type jobs for us.

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

alger D.
02/2014
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
The job was complex as it involved taking apart an oversize range hood and rebuilding the cabinets around and over it so that a new standard sized range hood would fit. Patrick took his time to figure out the problems, worked stage by stage, and improvised so as to make all the unrelated parts work. The finished job was perfect, you couldn't tell that the cabinets had been taken out, resized, and replaced. Through it all he was patient, humorous and informative. And as usual, he didn't charge an arm and a leg. I would always use him but he is so good that he is too popular and very hard to book.
Description of Work: Removed an old range hood and Installed a new one.

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
$250

Response from Happy To Help Home Improvement
Thanks so much for your kind words, again! The urgently needed jobs are always the most difficult ones to get to but I will always do my best to get to you! Patrick

Michael C.
11/2013
5.0
insulation, woodworking
  + 0 more
We ended up using another provider, but only because they folded the services into a much larger basement painting project. We would have happily used Patrick if circumstances warranted.
Description of Work: Estimated the cost of resealing and insulating our basement box sills.

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
$920

Sarah C.
10/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, remodeling, handyman service, insulation, interior painters, home remodeling, plumbing, woodworking
  + 7 more
Patrick is the BEST! When he came over for the initial estimate for our bathroom redo he was prompt and courteous, and he was supportive of us helping throughout the project. He was also sensitive to the fact that this is our only bathroom, and had solutions right away to deal with this throughout construction. (He set up a temporary shower over the drain in our basement, and replaced the toilet every evening when he was done working.) His price was reasonable, and I was very impressed with how willing he was to guide us through the process. We had a lot of questions on what types of products we needed and where we could get them, but Patrick responded quickly every time and helped us make sure we bought the correct things. We did demo on the bathroom, and then worked alongside him when possible. He taught us more than I can type here! How to cut tiles, how inserts are installed, how to level a floor... Overall his communication was great. He got back to us right away, every single time. At the end of the day he usually left us a note about how the work was going and any questions he had. He explained things thoroughly and always answered our questions (and I'm sure some of them were silly ones). His follow-through is excellent as well! We had an issue with a faulty tub faucet that leaked pretty badly, and Patrick made an extra trip over to investigate. He couldn't fix it, but he left us a temporary solution so we could bathe and wouldn't have to worry about leaks. Turns out it was a faulty tub faucet, so after the company sent us a new one Patrick came over and installed it. He was also here late another day helping us install a tricky frameless shower door- a VERY HEAVY frameless shower door. As a person, Patrick is incredibly patient, funny, and kind. He didn't mind working with our puppy watching him from the kitchen and he didn't mind working with us on our first remodeling job. His background is really interesting too, how he became a handyman. In the end, our bathroom turned out spectacular! It is so much better than the out-of-date 50's bathroom we had before. His work is so neat and clean- after enjoying it for months now I have yet to find a detail missed. It just has that solid, well-crafted feeling to it. I would hire Patrick again for any job, he is the greatest.
Description of Work: Repaired drywall and hole in subflooring, hung cement board, leveled floor, installed porcelain tiles in shower/bath and on floor (including grout and sealing grout), redid tub faucet, sink, and tub drain plumbing, installed new toilet and vanity set, hung frameless shower door, painted walls with primer, took out in-wall heater and patched hole, installed new vessel sink, added an additional outlet, installed new soaking tub, caulked in shower/bath area, installed temporary shower in 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
$5,500

julie P.
10/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Had an estimate done for a leaky shower pan back in the day, liked Patrick and called again for a possible remodel of an upstairs bedroom. We have a Cape Cod house, and Patrick was very honest with his abilities and his time available, he gave me another contractor to contact to better suit our timeline. He really is "Happy to Help!" Thanks
Description of Work: Estimate

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

Daniel F.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called Patrick on a Saturday afternoon to inquire about him installing some patio doors. He was booked out until February or March and shared that with me up-front. He also offered suggestions on how I should go about doing the work, going so far as to advise me to look for a contractor who specializes in what I need done. He shared with me that his specialty is Bathrooms, but still took the time to talk through my questions with me and offer me helpful advice. Based on this interaction, I would definitely call Patrick back when it comes time to re-do my basement bathroom or kitchen. Thanks Patrick! Keep up the good work.
Description of Work: Answered questions about patio door installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Happy To Help Home Improvement
Thanks for the kind words! ...And call anytime. I am Happy to Help! Patrick

Dan M.
07/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Patrick is a class act all the way. Polite, helpful, honest, hard-working. He's worked for me on two occasions. Several years ago he built a new storage shed in my backyard because the old one was rotting away. Most other handymen didn't want the job or wanted to go with a pre-fabricated shed you can buy at a store, but Patrick built a really good shed from scratch materials. Then a little while later he was kind enough to do some small odd jobs at my house that I was too unqualified to do myself. I understand that Patrick is often booked far out into the future and now tends toward indoor-type jobs. If you're lucky enough to procure his services be thankful, because he's extremely talented and concerned for his customers. I would not hesitate to hire him again.
Description of Work: Several years ago he built a storage shed in my backyard. Then a couple of years ago he helped me on some small odd jobs at my house (this job is the one priced above).

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

David N.
06/2013
5.0
doors, flooring contractor, remodeling
  + 1 more
It was a four-hour job, it was a big job and it was excellent. He set the price, gave us an estimate and it came in under the estimate, so we were happy about that. We had him scheduled to doors, another project came up, and he finished that for us too, so he went out of the way to help us. The quality of the work is very good. It was a low bid; it was averagely priced.
Description of Work: We used Happy To Help Home Improvement to put in base molding and quarter round on our floors. We had our floors refinished by another company and they pulled the molding off, but could not put it back so we used Happy To Help Home Improvement to put it back on for us.

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

Karen B.
05/2013
4.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
Pat Doherty and two other people came in from Happy To Help Home Improvement to give me an estimate on my bathroom. He seems like a nice guy but he was 50% higher though. His punctuality is fine.
Description of Work: I used Happy To Help Home Improvement to estimate a modification on my bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

nickolas H.
05/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Over all experience went great. Patrick is VERY responsive and will usually get back to you within 24 hours of contacting him. He does quality work, and will always give you alternative options when something unexpected comes up during the remodel. Overall project took 5 days. i would definitely recommend Patrick, and will be using him again for my remodeling needs.
Description of Work: Remodeled our half bathroom, including removing the old vanity, repainting and texturing the walls, new faucet, new mirror and light fixture. He also removed the old tile flooring and installed new flooring. Replaced toilet.

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
$2,500

G G.
05/2013
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Patrick did an excellent job. He is a fine craftsman with a wide variety of tools and accomplished a lot in a short time. He is very busy so not always available to take on new jobs but you will be fortunate if you are able to work with him.
Description of Work: Install countertop, cut shelving, hang pictures

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

John K.
05/2013
5.0
drywall, remodeling, interior painters, woodworking
  + 2 more
Patrick was exemplary from start to finish. I don't remember the price, but it was very competitive -- and much less than some. His work was excellent. It was pretty straightforward hanging of drywall, priming it, and painting it. And he painted and replaced some molding. He matched the existing paint perfectly and did a literally seamless job. I would highly recommend him, and will hire him again.
Description of Work: Hung, primed, and painted drywall. Replaced and painted molding.

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

Barbara N.
03/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I appreciated that he took the time to write a letter to me with his own estimate and details for other people that he researched.
Description of Work: He recognized that the project I wanted him to do may be able to be done at a lower rate by someone who only does drywall.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jenny B.
03/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Process was smooth. When potential problems arose, Patrick always offered a good solution and always kept our budget in mind. It was nice to work with someone who was honest and professional.
Description of Work: Installed a pocket door in a hallway powder room and wainscoting in the hallway, repaired drywall and painted

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
$2,800

Response from Happy To Help Home Improvement
Thanks for your kind words & for a very satisfying project. Call anytime! Patrick

alger D.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Extremely helpful and nice. Helped me carry in new appliance from car in garage to kitchen. Removed the old microwave and put it on curb. Unpacked the new microwave carefully and actually looked at the manual, counted all the parts before beginning. Took extra care to insulate the back of the microwave and the connection to the outside vent. Tested it to make sure all the main features worked. Cleaned up and changed a very modest amount for two hours work. Will use this service again gladly.
Description of Work: Removed old over-the-range microwave and installed new one.

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
$110

suzanne A.
02/2013
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
It could not have gone better. The job came right in on budget. Patrick was very accomodating, professional and kind. He did an amazing job and I would recommend him to everyone.
Description of Work: They remodeled the bathroom.

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
$3,500

Dhavan S.
02/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, doors, house painters, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 5 more
Our experience was absolutely outstanding. He is top-notch. He works punctually. He is very hardworking and ingenious in terms of finding ways to cut corners. His estimates were exactly on target and he was a pleasure to work with. He was reliable and does great quality work.
Description of Work: Patrick Dohrety of Happy To Help Home Improvement put in the three-quarters bath in the basement. He also helped remodel and finish the walls for the other part of the basement and install some French doors to connect to different rooms in the basement. Patrick also did some painting for us as well as some caulking work in the bathroom. He mainly did tile work but also installed fixtures, a toilet and put in shower fixtures.

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
$9,000

Elizabeth W.
01/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called and explained the problem. He knew what the problem was, took the serial number, ordered the part and installed it right away.
Description of Work: Needed new thermostat in refrigerator

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
$300

Response from Happy To Help Home Improvement
Hi! This is a great report that the deserving person or company should receive! I can tell you it wasn't me so please check again and make sure this goes to the right person. Thanks.

K------ S.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, remodeling
  + 0 more
Patrick is very responsive and knowledgeable. Nicest guy in the world.
Description of Work: General electrical.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Contact information

5725 Elder Pl, Madison, WI 53705


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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Service Categories

General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Handyman Services,
Ceramic Tile,
Interior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Doors,
Insulation

FAQ

Happy To Help Home Improvement is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Happy To Help Home Improvement accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, Happy To Help Home Improvement offers free project estimates.
Yes, Happy To Help Home Improvement offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Happy To Help Home Improvement does not offer a senior discount.
No, Happy To Help Home Improvement does not offer emergency services.
No, Happy To Help Home Improvement does not offer warranties.
Happy To Help Home Improvement offers the following services: Remodeling- Kitchen, Bath, Basement, Bedrooms, update, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Custom Tile, Texture, & Painting.
Landscaping, Deck construction, Full Basement & Full Kitchen Remodel Projects.

Contact information

5725 Elder Pl, Madison, WI 53705


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed