I had a great experience with Andrew from start to finish. After going through Yelp to get a quote…read morefor installing a tile back-splash in my kitchen, he was very responsive in setting up an appointment for a walk-through and an estimate. His estimate was reasonable for the amount of work to be done and very competitive with estimates I had already received from five other contractors. Andrew and his assistant Matt took about two days to transform my kitchen into something really sharp. Andrew was very thorough and even took care of some odds and ends that were left by the builder (and previous contractor who installed the counter top). Also, Andrew was very neat - he covered the counter top to avoid any damage or stains and swept the floor after both days of working. After they left, you would never know that two people were sawing tiles and working with grout and tile adhesive all day. I wouldn't hesitate to book Andrew for any other jobs I need done around the apartment. It was a five-star experience from start to finish and I'm glad I found the Handy Andy Squad.

the afternoon before the job was to start, I texted and emailed andrew asking if I he would meet me…read morein front of the building at 9 am, so I can take him/workers in through the basement per building regulations and let him into apt. no response to either. 5 minutes prior starting a job in the village, I get a text saying he's in traffic on the williamsburg bridge. 1 1/2 hours later another text about police activity.......and then radio silence. he never calls back. he must still be on the bridge! full disclosure: I work with contractors all the time and have worked with andrew before. told him specifically I needed someone reliable. good luck getting him to show up. hope that he didn't agree to 5 other jobs and decided to work on someone else's project that day.

Needed to make a tweak to a radiator cover I had a different carpenter make for me years ago so…read morethat my AC would have a clear passage out into my room. Michael was quick to respond, stopped by to give me an estimate/clearly assess the situation, and ultimately gave me two options: make the entire cover over or do this smaller fix. I also received quotes from 3 other companies and they only gave me the first option. He was reliable and I am so happy with the work. He's detail oriented and professional. I will definitely call him again if I need work done in my apartment!

We first hired Porter Stable for small around the house repairs - hanging a mirror and shelf and…read morewall-mounting a TV. Setting up an appointment was easy, price was reasonable and Michael was quick and friendly and efficient, and even gave me some pointers for how to hang things on the walls of our old pre-war apt. Between the pleasantness of dealing with him and solid work and great samples on their site, we hired Michael to design a built-in shelving unit for our living room, and simply couldn't be happier with the results. The fit is perfect and the look amazing - feel like they look much more expensive and luxurious than what they cost, both in expense as well as time/effort on our part, as Michael was so easy to communicate with. Most people might think of the phrases 'handyman' and 'craftsman' as mutually exclusive, but Michael and his company represent that rare and wonderful exception that run the gamut--equally adept at handling basic repairs as well as large-scale undertakings. You would be fortunate to hire them for any work around your home, large or small.

I'm a 5-Star Certified Angi (formerly Handy) Pro with !00% positive feedback. That's because I care…read moreabout my customers. I was taught at a young age by my dad how to work with my hands, good values, integrity and good service to customers. Unfortunately on many occasions, I have been faced with situations where Angi's services and policies fall short of promises made to customers, and forced me (The Independent Contractor / Expert) to either make it right, or ask customers for more money than what was quoted for the job, or, if they refuse to pay, leave the job. (Angi support says, "I am under no obligation to stay if the customer refuses to pay.") One customer recently purchased a kids bunk bed from an Angi partner; Target, Wayfair, Walmart, or Costco, etc. for about $600, and this included $492 for assembly. The job assignment required two "professionals", to show up for 2 hours, but I was the only one who did. Here's where it gets complicated: Out of $492 that the customer pays, I get $38.50. (Hard to believe?) Also, we get paid for our time, not per job. $38.50 is for 2 hours worth of work. That means if the job takes longer than what is estimated, which often happens, it puts us in a compromising position to have to ask the customer directly for more money. In this example, had the other guy shown up, everything would have been OK for the customer, but now, in order to get it done, so the customer could have a bed for her kids, I had to extend my time another 2 hours (cancelling other jobs) and request Angi for more money. All I can say is asking Angi to do what's right, is ridiculously hard, and time consuming (unpaid time) and a bit like pulling teeth from a crocodile. They refer me back to "the customer" (You guys) to ask for more money. And sometimes when I have done this, especially when I was new, it puts me in a very awkward situation. (In the end, after much to do, I stayed on this job, finished it up, put my best work into it, and got another $38.50 for the additional two hours. And a tip from the customer.) But this is one of many incidents, where the "machine" breaks down and I had to collaborate with customers to get paid from Angi for the rightful pay for hours I spend doing the work. Angi, from my observation, really does not care about either of us in that process any more than an packing machine cares about the meat it's packing. It's a machine. (It works. But there's no heart or humanity, or soul, especially when the system breaks down.) Customer's frequently lament about trying to cancel or reschedule jobs, and it doesn't get done and I show up when they had cancelled and that's when they tell me about their experience; an overall lack of / poor customer service. (That is another Angi outsource.) I have so many more stories... I have done over 100 jobs, and I think you get the point. Not everything about Angi / Handy is bad. Like other 'gig economy' business models, it gets people who would not ordinarily meet in the same local area to meet. And that's a good thing. And it gets people like me with a valuable skill set, active and doing something constructive, between jobs and other sources of income. And, most of the other "Pros" I've met along the way are good guys. (I have not met anyone from Angi.) What Angi calls "certified" is not much of an assurance of anything honestly, except to give the perception to the customer that there's some sort of "vetting" going on. As I said earlier, it's a machine, backed by legal ease, and at the end of the day, they have no clue who's entering your home. One thing I will say in closing is that the economy created by Angi and it's partners huge price differential between what it charges it's customers and what "Pros" actually receive is not a healthy one. (Notice I said, "between jobs" above. That's because when you add in the cost of travel and tolls and parking to the already very low rates that Angi is paying it's "Pros", you realize that if this was a "Professional's" only income, they would be at or below poverty level in the United States. It is like the outsourcing of our manufacturing base to third-world countries for so many products in the United States. But the standard of living of these people at that low income level is something we don't give a second thought to. The problem is when you invite people who are willing to work at such a low income level into your home; some who could be desperate for paying the rent, supporting a family, may have an addition, etc, there could be consequences. Especially as inflation rises and the economy falters. Consequences which Angi is protected against from a liability standpoint, just like Big Pharma cannot be prosecuted for adverse reactions to a vaccine, but your home and your family is not protected from. The machine protects itself. I do recommend Angi to customers in the hopes that they find an honest handyman and create a long-term relationship with them.

I asked Angelo for a quote and expressed to him that I did not have a ladder. He explained that he…read moredid not either for the work I needed done this weekend...so I opted for a different company who could provide one. I thanked him through text when he followed up with me. "You're a waste of my God damn time. Good luck. I hope they screw you." Was his response. We exchanged a few emails back and forth for less than 24 hours. That's it. That's the "time" he is referring to. I truly do not know how to react to someone speaking to me like this. I understand we all have our bad days and I am sure he is capable of great work, but there is no excuse for this behavior.

Hung ceiling fan and tv and some minor repairs I have no…read moreidea if this review meets the stupid 85 char review minimum.

Steve came to fix a couple of things in bathroom. He was very professional and worked fast. I'm…read morevery pleased with his excellent work. I will definitely be following up with him to do more work. He knows what he's doing and we will definitely hire him again for other home repair jobs. Highly recommend!

I called Steve after someone else did an atrocious job putting on my "through the wall" air…read moreconditioner with sleeve attachment...he came over the same day and corrected the job....he did excellent work and had all the tools...even the cement grinder to make the hole bigger...he Was extremely careful and made sure I was satisfied with the job!! I would definitely recommend his work to anyone!!!

Jomar was fantastic. He was very prompt in communication and easy to collaborate with. I hired…read moreJomar to remove some large builtins and reroute some wires and hang a tv in a tricky space. He provided a very fair estimate and did everything very thoroughly. Planning on working with him again and would highly recommend!

Jomar is the best! This is the second time I have used him and what a help he is. Jomar is…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and reasonable. He works hard and does excellent work as well as honest. I would use Jomar again in the heart beat and so should you.

Absolutely the best person I've worked with. Punctual, professional, and his work is perfection…read more He remodeled the upstairs bedrooms in our ADK house-gently took down the wallpaper (it was peeling off but we didn't know what was underneath and didn't want to have to redo the walls-he nailed it!) and painted each room. He ripped out ancient carpets, patched areas that needed repair, sanded, and sealed them so they look brand new. He had the brilliant idea to install recessed lights which bought us almost an extra foot of clearance (BIG news for my 6ft 7inch spouse who has trouble enough with the sloped ceilings). He also came up with a window unit AC system that keeps our attic bedrooms deliciously cool all summer long. I just can't say enough wonderful things about him.

I found Handy Matt through another online forum after two earlier attempts to hire someone to come…read morein and help hang a bunch of art in our new apartment. The challenge is that our walls are plaster over brick and too hard for our usually sufficient tools. I was able to set up a time, Matt arrived early and prepared, after doing a quick survey of the 11 pieces, some of them oversized or oddly shaped, Matt set to work checking to make sure we were happy with the placement/height of the pieces. He also took time to make sure things were level as well. In all he was here for about 90 minutes. Everything looks great! If you need a Handy man, Handy Matt is the guy for you! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Cristopher was everything you want in a handyman: Knowledgeable, professional, dedicated, honest…read moreand responsive. I needed a steel basement door replaced, and Cristopher communicated what was necessary, quoted me a price for the manufacture of a door and its installation, then saw the entire project through like a true pro. He truly went above and beyond to see the project through. I would definitely call him again next time I need the help!

Christopher was great! I'd requested some quotes through a Yelp project for help putting up a…read moregallery wall in my bedroom and I'm so glad things worked out with Christopher. He took his time to make sure my art was put up just as i had envisioned. He was on time, quick to respond (even on a Sunday!), and worked with my budget which I really really appreciate! Thank you!!