I needed some old outdoor light posts removed. Christian came over on time, saw what needed to be done, gave me a quote which I agreed with, then went and bought the parts. He was done in under 30 minutes, including getting the parts. I will be hiring him again for another project. read more

In May 18. 2018, I discussed with Christian Herras about performing some modification to a 10 ft x 12 ft booth that I had rented at BIG TOP 9820 East Fowler, Ave F TAMPA THONOTOSASSA. The project included extended the walls 2 feet higher, installing shelving and installing a ceiling made with lattice panel and shade cloth. Initially, he told me that he will give a material list so I can buy the items. During the conversation he called home depot and inquired about product availability and price. It was agreed that 20 pieces of 2 x 4 x 12 (Home depot id #161667, each at $7.88 and 4 pieces of 5/8 plywood Home Depot id#166081, each at $27.77 will be needed. However, at the end of the conversation he said that he will buy the lumber as his truck is more suited to transport the material. He requested $300.00 dollars to buy 20, 2 x 4 x 12 ft of planks and 4 sheets of 5/8 plywood. I gave him the requested $300.00 On May 20, 2018, Chris called me. I was at the flea Market. He indicated that he wanted to review the required Material list. He arrived as the market was closing with 15 pieces of 2 x 4 of 4 ft lengths and 3/16 plywood of various length (ATTACHMENT B4, B5) 9 at 7 inches, 1 at 6 inches and I at 27 inches. He indicated that he had cut the 4ft lengths from the 12 ft lengths that he had purchased and the plywood widths were cut from full widths. He indicated that he will bring the rest of the lumber tomorrow (May 212018, the date that he will do the work). I told him that the delivered material was not the same as we discussed and agreed upon (the agreed material was 20 pieces of 2 x 4 x 12 (Home depot id #161667, each at $7.88 and 4 pieces of 5/8 plywood Home Depot id#166081, each at $27.77. He also gave me a paper and he indicated that it was the receipt for the material he purchased. I reviewed the document and told him that it was not a receipt but a quote (ATTACHMENT A) . He indicated that he had a commercial account with Home Depot and a receipt is not issued with his usage but is reflected in his monthly statement and he give a copy of the statement when he receives it. I insisted on a receipt. He said we will bring a receipt the next day 5/21/2018 (the date that he will do the work}. He left the market. Afterward, I looked at the material and noticed that that the quality of the material was unacceptable. The plywood pieces were dirty (ATTACHMENT B3) and the 2 x4 were very rough and had a lot of roughness and both sides were unsurfaced (ATTACHMENTS C2 TO C6). Some pieces were labeled with a barcode that reference clearance and the dimensions from the piece it was cut from (ATTACHMENT C1) and each piece of the 2x4 was labeled 1.00 indicating that each was priced at $1.00 (ATTACHMENT C7 to C9) . The 27-inchwide piece of plywood was labeled 3.00 indicating it was priced at $3.00 and one piece of the 7-inch-wide plywood was labeled 0.50 indicating it was priced 0.50 cent (ATTACHMENT B1 and B2) I immediately called Chris and informed about the condition and markings on the products. He claimed that he personally cut the product and they were correct. I reminded to receipts for all the material purchased. He said that he will. On May 21, 2018 Chris was supposed to be at the flea market to do the work. At 9:07, I received a text from Chris which states: " I'll be heading out to shortly. I'm waiting on Perry" Chris never showed up. I telephoned him times and left messages each time. I called 4 times between 11:29 AM, and 1PM, 1 time at 3:28PM, and twice around 4:50PM. I also sent him a text at 10:21AM and at 10:35AMIn one of the text and several of the telephone messages. I requested that Chris return my $300.00. There were 2 incoming telephone calls from Chris's telephone number, around 2:2pm. However, there was no response upon answering each call. On june 26 small claim decided on my behalf and Chris needs to pay me $630.00. as of this date he has bot paid anything read more

Earlier this year we hired Chris for a number of handyman repairs around our home. We worked each one with Chris before we went to the next one. The quality of his work was very good, his prices were reasonable and we are more than satisfied with his overall quality of work. On the other hand, we have to say that promptness in keeping his appointed dates is disappointing. During this period he had a number of family issues which contributed to this issue. We plan to hire him again and look forward to his excellent work. Chris is our go-to guy to do those jobs around our home. read more

Chris was soooo good! He knows how to do everything. His prices are great too! Thank you again Chris

I hired Christian Heras of Tarpon Springs, FL Christian's Handyman Services to renovate a small 10' x 10' kitchen for $2,225, including remove and replace tile back splash, remove and replace the counter tops, remove and replace the flooring, repairing a cabinet, moving a cabinet, put up crown molding, install a new sink and faucet, etc. He told me the project would take 8 days. He came highly recommended on the website Thumbtack. I was to supply materials. Christian required 1/3rd of the project cost, or $741, to begin work. He worked Monday, August 29, 2016 for a couple of hours and then left his helper working alone to remove the tile back splash and as it turned out, he took my 1/3rd of the project check for $741 to the bank. While he was gone, the assistant removed the 32 sf of tile backsplash. There was damage to the area where the tile was removed, and it needed to be repaired before new tile could go up. When Christian returned, he said he would fix the damaged areas the next day. Unfortunately, he did not come back on Tuesday, as we scheduled. To make a long story short, he never came back to earn the remaining portion of the $741 check he cashed. Christian will not return my phone calls or e-mails. I contacted Thumbtack's "Integrity" Department on 9/7/16, in hopes that they will get Christian to pay me back a fair portion of that check. Someone at Thumbtack told me they are really marketers for his company and he pays a fee each time someone clicks that they hired him. Nothing was resolved, as they don't get involved in mediation. Christian will not return my money that he did not earn. I have since learned that in Pinellas County, you can contact the county Consumer Protection department to check to see if contractors are properly licensed or if there are complaints. I will rely on them and friends referrals in the future to hire contractors for expensive work. read more