I hired Avid Handyman service for the renovation of two bathrooms. The work was pretty good and results were acceptable, according to what was paid. The team was very professional and hard working, patient enough to hear and apply our requirements. Sometimes it was a bit hard to reach their management, but I guess they were busy, still would get updates and feedback on a regular basis. Price reasonable and treatment was fair and professional all the way to the end. I would recommend them for any project, it was nice to work with the Avid team. read more

David's response is an absolute lie!!!... read the other bad reviews, they all seem consistent with his attitude, work and behavior once you sign the contract... He made no changes based on my deviation; it was all updated by the architect hence it was cleared... David and his team decided to do work without telling me or the architect which is what caused all the headache and unapproval from the town, which ultimately cost more to me!! read more

The work was pretty good and results were acceptable, according to what was paid. good job

BAD EXPERIENCE! I really tried to make it an easy job - sent pictures ahead of time, described the work I was looking for, however none of that seemed to have helped. Contracted to seal fitment around PTAC Air Con unit which was missing molding at baseboard area. Sent pictures ahead of time to outline the work that they were going to have to do. Agreed service was to (1) install baseboard which had a gap between my unit and the wall (leading to air leakage) and (2) seal the gap in the air con unit sleeve. They came unprepared for the job without a baseboard, and instead installed caulk where it should have gone. The caulk installation was messy at best, so I instructed them to remove it prior to leaving. The picture shows how they "cleaned" it off. They did offer to go out and purchase a baseboard at home depot to put it in, but this was something they knew I wanted installed, so I was shocked this was their answer. As an additional humorous aside- they asked me to borrow a pair of pliers because they left theirs at "another worksite". On the brightside, they did fix the air con unit fitment into the wall sleeve (using the pliers they borrowed). Overall, I'm not happy and when I provided them this feedback they became defensive and it was not until I mentioned socializing my feedback that they offered any outreach. read more

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What Lies!!!! I never owned a subzero fridge hahaha. The response is thoroughly entertaining to read though. The fact that someone can offer a subzero fridge in exchange for work LoL and I feel like with the great imagination Anton has, he should write a movie!!! Speaks to his character ... how one can fabricate lies two years later! He is quite literally the worst "professional" I have met. Anton, you wrote this response 2 years later! I never asked anyone to work for me directly! Your own people kept bad mouthing you and suggested I call them after. I did not like their work nor their commitment and would never have hired them! READ ALL THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS AND BEWARE! They are all in the same vein. read more

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Found Avid on Yelp, they responded quickly to my RaQ and set up a phone call. They scheduled me out for 48 hours. Kenny was great. He showed up on time, was friendly and did good work. He was also careful to minimize the mess as much. Here is the before and after: read more

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Avid had done a few projects for us in the past few months, and working with them has been a pleasure. Communication is consistent and clear, and they always arrive promptly and keep me updated along the way. We had our stairs redone by them, and our kitchen tile replaced/vent hood installed and we're really happy with the outcome. If one of your major priorities is communication (along with good work) Avid is a great bet. read more

Avid is a first rate operation and I'd not only recommend them to friends and family, but I plan to use them again myself for all future projects and fixes. I have worked with Avid for several projects in the past 5-6 years from odd jobs to renovations and have found Avid to be skilled craftsmen who deliver quality results at fair prices. I highly recommend their customized millwork which was executed to perfection and their masonry work which is second to none. This is a full service shop. From soup to nuts...framing, painting, plumbing, electrical, Avid has done it all for us and we couldn't be happier with the results and the process. They are a really nice bunch of people too! read more

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Beware! Avid Handyman irrevocably damaged a door they were attempting to install at my house, and refused to take responsibility for it. Avid was hired to install a door at my home, which they installed upside down (see photos below). The door can no longer be used, since the door handles would be at the wrong height if the door were turned upright to its proper position. My phone calls, emails and letter requesting compensation for the cost of this damaged door have all been ignored. Unless you're looking for the added aggravation of going to court for your next small home improvement project, look elsewhere. read more

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Needed a microwave removed from above our stove and replaced with a new one. Got Avid off yelp and I'm back to confirm the positive reviews! Easy to schedule, updated me via text and email, and communication was super easy. We also had our dishwasher secured into place under the countertop as well as rewiring our Nest fire alarm. Everything was so quick and easy! The gentlemen that arrived to do the work were kind and prepared. Got the job done pain free. Cost about 195 for the all three services which I find to be completely reasonable. 10/10 recommend for any household handyman needs!! read more

I just needed some damaged window screens replaced and knew of this place because I go to the gym in the building next door. Anton, Virginia and the rest of the crew were so friendly and a pleasure to work with. My screens came out perfect! A seamless, professional job! I am a new homeowner and thrilled to know that I have a reliable, friendly and professional handyman service in town to go to for any and all jobs (big or small) in the near future. Highly recommended! read more

Today we had a new insulated metal exterior door installed on our house. AL and Mike were the technicians that were sent to do the project. They were amazing! They made a great team that got the project done in a timely fashion and the craftsmanship looks amazing. After they were done, they cleaned up quickly, explained what they did and had me give my final approval of the job. This is the 2nd project Avid Handyman did with our home ( an interior bathroom door and this project ). We could not be more pleased with their work! We would recommend this company to anyone in the area that needs a project completed! read more

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I contacted Avid after having been burned by some contractors in the past. I needed some floors and walls repaired after some destructive tenants moved out. Anton delivered a fair quote within 24 hours of contacting him. His timeline of completing the job was ahead of schedule and also exceeded my expectations despite the other jobs I know he had in the area. This was especially important to me as I know the good contractors tend to get backed up. He even coordinated with my realtor to make sure the unit was ready to rent out. This included valuable honest advice on what would be worthwhile improving and what would not yield a positive ROI. I highly recommend Anton and his team for any flooring work along with insight on how to approach getting any home ready for occupancy. read more

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We purchased curtain rods and drapes from West Elm for a wall of windows in our apartment. We originally hired West Elm for the installation but their technician was unable to drill into our wall... I ended up calling Avid. They were great and easy to work with. They quickly and professionally installed the curtain rods and drapes. I am a perfectionist when it comes to these things and our curtain rods were installed perfectly and are going strong a year later. Du was our handyman. He was awesome and our even our dog liked him. I highly recommend Avid for your handyman needs. We saved several thousand dollars by buying our own curtain rods and drapes and hiring Avid versus using a company that specializes in custom drapes and installation. read more

Hired Avid after searching and getting quotes for both painting and minor construction services. What I really like is that they do any project regardless of size, and they offer a variety of services, from painting to construction and electrical, and we wanted to establish a relationship with a company that we could call in the future as additional work arises. When there is a problem, the last thing we wanted to worry about was who to call! Anton and Brian came over within an hour of me calling requesting a quote. They seemed to know what they were talking about, and overall trustworthy people we would feel comfortable with being in our house while we are at work. Their quote was very reasonable. We got a detailed quote a few hours after our meeting, no follow up required. They were very professional, and so easy to communicate with. While they weren't the cheapest quote we got, it wasn't that far off, and honestly I am happy I paid the extra $200-$300 for quality and peace of mind. They painted 2 floors, including a lot of wall repair, as well as replaced our back door and installed a vent fan in the bathroom. We bought new hardware to put in replacement around the house, and the guys were great about it. We added a few more items as the work got started, which also was no problem. We have a dog, and they were very sweet with her as well. Team came and went every day, and we loved seeing the progress. Despite having a crew in our house every day, they did such a great job cleaning at the end of each day which we really appreciate. Once they finished the work, we had a couple of things we wanted touched up, and they came by 2 days later and fixed everything we asked for. We will definitely be using them exclusively going forward, and would highly recommend to others! read more

Do not hire. Poor management and lack of responsibility for workmanship. Before considering for a home improvement project do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. read more

Excellent work. Arrived as scheduled. Completed the work in the time estimated. Even cleaned up afterwards. Highly recommend l.

Anton & his team were able to deliver a quote, and begin the project within a day of inquiring about a renovation for a bedroom & bathroom in my apartment. They came in at a very fair price, completed the project right on time, and did an overall amazing job. The rooms had many imperfections, and small holes in the wall from the previous person that lived there. The rooms now look like they could be in a luxury condo in what is a pre-war building over 90+ years old! They also mounted a TV on a brick wall in my living room, which we now get compliments on all the time that really opened the room up. On top of this they also mounted another TV in the bedroom creating a lot more space there as well. I would 100% recommend Anton in his crew to anyone looking for renovations in the NY/NJ Area! They do a great job & are true professionals. read more

Contacted Avid Handyman service through Yelp did receive a reply back but after sending pictures of the job and after I tried to get a estimate I never heard from them again . I guess they didn't want the job or something. I've check my emails never got any estimate. I replied saying send invoice again and still nothing. read more

Avid handyman's employee installed my ceiling fan in less than 15 minutes. Making my summer much more comfortable with its cool breeze. And he supplied a special bracket to ensure my safety and to take into account the odd construction of my room. read more

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Virginia is a godsend! She was super helpful and accommodating! My kitchen had a slight emergency where the sink detached from the granite countertop. Even though it was a busy Friday, Avid Handyman made time to get to us in Paulus Hook to avoid a weekend without a functional kitchen. I'm going to turn to Avid Handyman for all my repair needs going forward! read more

I'm very disappointed with Avid Handyman Services. I scheduled an appt with Brian. I was on my way to the new apt. I reached out, guess what he never put the appt on his calendar. I rescheduled. Anton met us at our new apt. We reviewed the detail of the list of items: paint, wallpaper, new office, etc. Anton he said that he would provide a quote. We never heard from him ever again! I would give them negative stars if I could. read more

Avid installed 2 towel bars in my bathroom and the work was completed within 15 minutes. The towel bars are very secure and Anton helped to identify the best placement for the install. I would recommend Avid's handyman services. read more

Quick response - very professional and good rates. Albert did an amazing job fixing our closet and the floor board under our sink. I would definitely use again! read more

After being a loyal and fast paying customer for over a year, Avid has fallen down considerably in their customer service. Promised quotes and return calls go undone. When we first started dealing with AVID, we dealt with Brian who was great. Then Anton got involved and we found him to be unreasonable and arrogant. Found someone else for all our work and are very happy. read more

Quick and efficient service! Anton was upfront and honest with his prices and finished the work quickly and in the prescribed amount of time. He was personable and made sure that the broken outlet I called him for was working perfectly before he left. I would definitely recommend him and use his handyman services again read more

This amazing team came and installed a tricky Ikea storage system we designed and it turned out amazing. Very quick, efficient and professional. I'm extremely picky about work and they did an amazing job. We used them to hang paintings, fix tile and electric work too. They can do anything and quickly! read more

First impressions aren't always right, I guess. Spoke on the phone 2 weeks ago to discuss the work I wanted done and the person on the other end was clear, polite, and helpful. He explained that my job would be charged by the hour and gave a rough estimate of how many hours I would need to pay for, as well as their rates. Called back last week to confirm the appointment and was given an appointment when they were supposed to come, by a different friendly and polite employee. Unfortunately, they never showed. I called back once as my appointment slot was coming to an end, nobody answered the phone. I called back a second time 30min after the slot had passed, and left a voicemail. I have not had anyone return my call as yet over a week later. Cannot speak to quality of work since no work was performed. One star for at least setting up the appointment in a polite and friendly manner. ** Simply responding to the comment from the business: There is no mistake. I had recently moved to Hoboken which is why my profile reflects most of my reviews from NYC proper. And Kelly is the name I use day to day, but I had provided you with my actual given name, so "Kelly C" would not be in your system. Happy for you to DM me if you want to discuss. I never got a call back ever. read more

I had Anton and the guys from Avid repair and paint a bathroom on a rental unit. They did an awesome job and I would recommend them. Fast and good quality work - and very good communication. read more

I wish i had time to write novel about how incredible these guys were, but sadly i do not. I had an enormous of handy work done by them and they were excellent in every respect. The work ranged from installing shelving to putting in two air conditioning window units, installing pantry storage shelving , assembling few large pieces of furniture , hanging 60inch plasma television and few other household jobs. They were thorough, concerned, careful, went above and beyond and i missed them when they left. Pricing was reasonable and I would highly recommend Avid Handyman! read more

This is probably my favorite home service ever. This is a team of highly professional individuals. After months of looking for a professional to install a stackable washer and gas dryer into a condo unit, I found this amazing company! They provided a quote over the phone, ordered and picked up special parts, visited with a jovial attitude, ensured everything was working, offered to look at other items I needed fixed, let me know which items I could return to the store (because technicians from another company had steered me wrong) and worked super quickly! These are super super people that care about customer experience and quality service. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional service. read more

We have used Avid in the past for a number of smaller projects (kitchen tile backsplash, install back patio sun shades, etc) and have had good experiences. So when we decided to redo both bathrooms, we decided to try them for a larger project. Overall, it was a good decision. They were highly responsive and very helpful from planning/quotes through to final touch-ups. As with any large project, a number of unexpected issues arose that conflicted with our original ideas. But Avid was highly capable and able to help us work through each on to our satisfaction. We are very happy with both bathrooms. read more

I engaged Avid to complete a home renovation project after the GC handling the project absconded before completion. They completed a wide array of punch- list items, including drywall repair, painting, leak repairs and removal/re-installation of IPE decking on a rooftop terrace. I found them to be reliable, timely and very responsive. The quality of work is of a high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending Anton and his team from Avid, and I would certainly use them again. read more

Amazing ! called last minute and they were able to come to the rescue in record timing ! Kyle was the handyman today who offered choices of what he could do based on the situation . He was very knowledgeable , timely, and prepared with variety of tools. He was also very cautious and kept the work area safe and clean. I am so happy with the service . I am planning to use avid services again for future projects. Thank you! read more

If you like No-Show, use them Arranged to have the person (withheld the name out of curtesy) to come to my apt fir estimates between 8-9am last Thursday. The person never showed nor I got a return call to mime. Understand emergency can happen hence waited until today to post this review. Really should be ZERO star! read more

I used Avid to mount three TVs in my apartment. The service was quick and professional. Left no mess. Would definitely recommend Avid.

My wife and I had the displeasure of dealing with Anton David from Avid Handyman this past December. The job was to remove popcorn ceilings, wall repair, closet door removal, light fixture removal/install, and paint our condo unit. The condo we live in only allows contractor work from 9am - 5pm. This was communicated from the start. Anton could not be more disinterested in this job from the start. We had to call and email multiple times after getting an estimate to initiate the job. When his crew showed up, they were good people, but Anton clearly did not prepare them for the job. They worked hard and were very pleasant, but a couple of them were inexperienced. Not a good sign. Communication with Anton was non-existent. I had to ask numerous times about the closet door removal before it was decided who was going to do it. He never communicated when payments were to be made. The job started and I didn't even give him a down payment. The one time he stopped by, he kept going on about a $30,000 job he did. My job wasn't that elaborate so clearly he thought it wasn't worth his time. When I wanted to talk business he couldn't be bothered and barely answered my questions. We wanted stripes in our half- bathroom which he wanted to charge $900 for. Really? Then, when the specs of the job changed, I had to ask numerous times for an updated invoice. He finally gave me an updated invoice when I reviewed the updated estimate, I saw he wanted to charge me an extra $500 for the ceiling work, without notifying me. Apparently, he thinks he can jack up the price whenever he wants. When I pointed this out and asked for a correction, he said he'll correct it but I didn't get an updated invoice until he began pushing me for a check. Which he wanted before the work was done. There were still light fixtures to be swapped out. His guy showed up at 4:35, a fact we can prove as he signed in at the front desk, there was not enough time to finish the work before my wife and I risked a penalty from the condo. The next day when I asked when his guy was going to finish the fixtures, Anton calls me up yelling at me, saying "based on my electrical expertise" I told him to stop working and that his guy showed up a little after 4pm. When I gave him the facts, he didn't acknowledge it and kept going on about his fair and honest business practices. Speaking of which, on the last day I saw the workers I tipped them all because they were pleasant and worked hard. I felt they deserved it. That evening he tells me on the phone he's not paying them much and asks me to "take care of them". Tipping is my option. It's inappropriate and classless to ask someone to tip your workers so you can underpay them. Also, we ended up not using one of the paints that we paid for. Anton had his guys walk away with a can of paint I paid for. When we asked about it, he gave a shady answer about it being part of the painting cost, when HIS invoice clearly states a charge per color. So, to sum up: his crew was unprepared, he walked away with a can of paint that we paid for, charged us for closet install and light fixture removal/install that didn't happen, and was belligerent on the phone while pressuring us to pay him when the job wasn't done and in numerous spots not done properly. One wall was painted two tones, popcorn ceiling still remains around the light fixtures and multiple spots around the unit, spackle and molding around ceiling is clumped in some areas and lacking in others, the doors were given one coat of paint and was blotchy, the spots on the wall that were supposed to be smoothed were left lumpy and with cracks. We gave him a paint plan which detailed which color was supposed to go in which room with the color samples, which Anton lost. Though according to him the hardware store lost it. On the second to last day I told him I would give him a check the next day when all was done. He then had his workers tell my wife to call him, he asked her to wait for him at the unit thinking he would pressure her into giving him a check so he could cash it and pay his guys at 7pm. This is also the day his electrician was supposed to show up at 2:30 and did not show up until 4:35. My wife waited two hours after his guys left. He also said they charge $150 per paint color because they have to throw out the brushes. The paints were water based and they washed their brushes in our sink. I would not recommend Avid Handyman at all. If someone does decide to contract with this guy keep everything in writing, don't let him bully you, and if he gets out of line remind him he works for the customer not the other way around. Also, be vigilant and vocal about the quality of work being done. One star because of the crew and because yelp doesn't allow zero stars. read more

Anton and his guys are amazing. We had to have a desk hung on the wall and 3 shelves put together and also hung on the wall. Here's the catch: I needed it done asap as we may have our baby tomorrow AND it had to be done in the evening when we were home. Anton not only accommodated but took time to understand the request, talk me through a worst case scenario, ensure all was ok with getting into the building.. all while remaining professional and super responsive. With less than 48 hours notice, as well as needing to work outside of normal business hours, the Avid team took care of things we desperately needed addressed!! This team will be our go to for everything we need from now on. Reasonable pricing too!! Quality work and an all around great company. read more

I hired Avid to help me with a number (~10) of random but difficult projects around my new home, including disposing of hazardous materials, fixing electrical errors, removing a heavy and precariously placed chandelier, and repairing holes in the walls. From the time I contacted them, the turnaround on everything was quick. They were able to accommodate my tight schedule by bringing a group of different professionals to my home all on one day. It was really convenient to be able to get all this done through a single point of contact. The team completed everything I asked for and more, weighing in and giving me advice on other issues around the house. I plan to work with them again in the future! read more

Avid responded to my request for quote faster than anyone else. Clear definition up front regarding hourly rates, so no surprises at billing time. All phone and email communications were very professional. At job time, Teddy was great to interact with me to ensure that the work was done to my specifications. Would definitely recommend and use again. read more