HIred this fraudulent conartist kevin R Braden to fix my steps outside my house and to do our deck…read morethe stairs have cracks in them(huge cracks) and our deck looks like a monkey did it! We paid him $650, we should've paid him $5. He is a fraudulent contractor never hire this quack, beware of this contractor.

We have counted on Kevin Brady at "The House Doctor" for over ten years…read more Each project reflects his professionalism in a variety of home services. Kevin's expertise ensures that we trust the work completed in our home. Rick and Jeanne Lavin Genoa IL

We hired them for a kitchen remodel, two bathroom remodels, and a variety of smaller projects, and…read morewe couldn't be happier with the results. Every project was completed with great attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship. Joe is honest, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, but what really sets him apart is how easy he is to work with. He truly listens, offers thoughtful guidance, and works with you to bring your vision to life. We've had such a positive experience from start to finish and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality remodeling work.

Does an excellent job and takes care of details so that the job is done professionally and as…read moreexpected.

Butler's handyman service provided excellent sevice at a very reasonable price. They offered…read morepackaged, bundled pricing making the cost even more affordable. ​​The completed work included shower walls installed with a soap niche, drywall patching, shower tilIng and floor tile installation. Darrell is a friendly and highly competent handyman. He offered great insight and ideas. I recommend him and Butler highly.

We have had two (so far!) great experiences with Darrell and his business Butler's handyman…read moreservice. The first time I was desperate. A home inspection that came in late required us to put in handrails on two stairways. We are new to the community and could find no one. Darrell gave me a quote and came and did the work. His work was solid. He was professional and done quickly. My husband and I were so grateful! Because the work had been so good on the handrails, we talked to him about a couple of other odd jobs and our new home he installed a pantry, medicine cabinet, and was honest with us about the fact we would not be able to install a garbage disposal. In addition he did a few other odd jobs while he was here. His work is always top-notch, he is pleasant to deal with, and we have been more than satisfied. I would say that you get what you pay for. His work isn't cheap, but his quality is outstanding and he is very good to work with. We are in the process of having him come back and do more work. He is helping us make our house a home!

I can't express how helpful Tim is. First - I sent out quite a handful of request a quotes on Yelp…read morefor a project to help me replace my ceiling tiles and potentially the rails. Tim was the only one who went above and beyond. He asked me great questions, was extremely responsive, answered my questions, all before even scheduling to come out. He also provided an estimated quote that we felt was fair for the labor that's involved. I will update my review with more details once we have a completed project, but my communication thus far has been nothing short of amazing and just had to post this review!

I hired Tim Tausch of Tausch Construction for a couple of jobs in my home. He did a wonderful job…read morewith both projects, a bathroom baseboard, and a bathroom ceiling. Both projects had water damage and were in bad shape. shape. He told me what needed to be done and a price for the work before he started. He was polite, and on time, and he cleaned up the space when he was done. I plan on calling him the next time I have a job that needs to be done. Thank you Tim for doing a great job, Fran W.

These guys repaired my garbage disposal. They were prompt, affordable, and even when they…read morediscovered a leak elsewhere they stuck around and fixed it. I appreciated how much they cared about getting the job done right before going home. Great job. Great guys. Would hire them again.

A bit unorthodox but dit a good job. Qualify was ok. Value good. They drove a long distance and did…read morethe job that I required. Thank you

I unfortunately hired Randy in June of 2022 to complete a renovation project on a rental property…read morethat included repairing the front porch and getting two units into rent ready condition. We entered into a standard agreement in which our company paid material costs directly and issued payment for half the labor upfront. The project was expected to be completed within approximately one month, but what followed was an unending series of excuses that extended the timeline several months. By November, he made the claim that the project was essentially completed, and he was only two days away from finishing up. He then asked for an additional installment payment equal to 50% of the second half of the labor cost, which we paid to him. When called four days later to confirm the completion of work he stated that he had a heart attack and he wouldn't be finishing the project (in addition to this claim, he added that two of his sons, upon hearing the news of his heart attack, got into a car wreck on their way to the hospital and were taken to the ICU themselves). We then immediately scheduled an inspection of the property, which uncovered a trivially amount of work had been completed (see pictures attached). The entire time he had been giving updates on the progress of the project, yet none of items in the scope of work were even close to be finished. We initially attempted to work with him to ensure the remainder of the project was completed in a swift manner, but he blocked our phone number. We then reached out to him via a secondary phone (unknown to him) asking for his availability to complete work on a property of ours in Dekalb, to which he replied that he was. You can make your own conclusions about his claim of health issues, but I believe the answer is clear. Under no circumstances would I hire him, and I hope that this serves as a warning for anyone who is thinking of employing him. If for some reason, you are still considering his services, I would be more than happy to connect to provide further details. TLDR: Do not hire Randy Smith of Sycamore / Dekalb, IL (aka Smith Handyman Services or RJ Contractor). We contracted with him to complete a home renovation. He claimed the project was two days from being complete and received $5,400 in labor payments. However, trivial progress was made and he refused to finish the job.