Twelve years ago, my company hired Mark at Green Power Works to do some commercial remodeling work…read more We were very happy with the results. That's why, when it was time for me to update my bathroom to accommodate my mother's increasingly limited mobility, I called Mark. He took the time to listen to my needs and my ideas, made good suggestions, and provided me with a written estimate. Mark completed the job on time and within my budget. In addition to changing the tiles and fixtures, he replaced the tub with a walk-in shower, installed a taller toilet, added grab bars and widened the doorway to accommodate a walker or wheelchair. He even recommended and installed LED lighting; now I don't have to worry about climbing up on a ladder to change lightbulbs. Our new bathroom looks terrific and works for the whole family. Even the inspector was impressed! Thank you, Mark, for another job well done! Michael Dolan

Im a subcontractor for Mark and he hasn't payed me for months. He ignores my calls and emails. Very…read moredishonest contractor and I would highly recommend not working with him. Trying to get rich by not paying his subs!

I've used Alex and his team for smaller home projects/handyman services for many years…read more Communication, punctuality, expertise have always been top notch! Most recently Rene came out providing his handyman services and he was a pleasure, working quickly and efficiently! Another great Classic Remodeling experience - thank you all!

Alex and his team did a great job repairing a foundation issue, involving the rim joist and sill…read moreplate. They were knowledgeable and worked closely with the waterproofing contractor. I look forward to having them back for future projects.

Long-overdue reviewer here. Joe and crew built us a big, beautiful new kitchen several years ago…read more This included demo of our tiny bungalow kitchen and the back of our house, then pouring concrete, framing the new addition, building roof, walls, plumbing, electrical, the works. He worked within our budget the whole way through, explained everything in terms we could understand, since this was the first big construction job we'd ever experienced. Considering that our house was old and idiosyncratic, he tackled surprises and unexpected circumstances and made them work out great! Highly recommended!

He is a SCAM ARTIST! I had a 3 flat with a bad back porch. He tore down the back porch and nver…read morere-built it. I got a judgement in Court for $9,000 but he never paid it. Now he is in the Real Estate Business.

We were so grateful to find Joe at Nail It. We're selling our house and getting out of a depressed…read morearea. Good contractors are hard to find out here, and I was referred to Joe by a well-respected North Shore contractor who doesn't go as far as Chicago's South Side. We needed an estimate for some brick work in case a prospective buyer asked for repairs. Even though it was for work he was probably never going to do, Joe came out, spent some time with us and gave us a great estimate for the work needed. We were happy to offer gas money (and some yummy Christmas cookies) for his gracious time and expertise. We could tell by the way Joe was talking about our very old brick home that he knows his stuff and he is aware of the special way masonry homes on the South Side need to be treated. Our house went on the market yesterday. If a buyer does want this work done, rest assured we'll go with Joe in a minute. Thank you so much, Joe! Cheers!

Nail it is the best I have ever had do work on my home! Joe always makes sure that the project is…read moredone the way you want it. If he feels something won't work he will let you know. He has done a lot of work on our home due to his honesty, cleanliness and hard work. I never feel like I overpay or get ripped off! One project was to find and fix a leak in my basement. Since there was no damage to anything we asked him to save the panelling if he could. So he did. It actually looks better then it did! If you want your projects done right and with lots of care Nail it is the place to go. I reccomend Nail it all the time.

Chris is the Master. He's my "go to" guy for all projects. On time, on budget and always top…read morequality work. He's the most professional craftsman I've ever worked with. Happy to be a reference. I can be reached at drecorp@yahoo.com

Chris was OUTSTANDING! I hired him to replace a front door and vinyl railings for my porch. The old…read morerails were not to code so he used his expertise and craftsmanship to build up the existing post to fit the new rail height. He was also able to install the new door without having to replace the old framework which was still in good cond. All said-the original price was reduced and my entryway looks fantastic. I'd highly recommend Chris for any and all your carpentry projects!

my business partner hired to complete some work on a property Palatine…read more Only to come and find he was not licensed by the state to do that type of work only until after the work was complete. This was disclosed. We had to hire another company to redo the work, since then I have attempted to communicate with but he has blocked me from being able to call him or text him. I would say stay far away from this company if you have a chance as they don't have any sense of professionalism or will not take any accountability.

Above and beyond our expectations!!!! I see some negative reviews and I guess you can't please…read moreeveryone matter what you do. I changed my mind on some work and I was respectfully accommodated.

Back in May/June 2025, I hired Handy Gentlemen for interior work on my house. It is now…read moremid-September. David, the owner, seems like a nice guy, and he did a good job replacing the tiles on my bathroom floor, and he (mostly his assistant) did a lot of painting, which on the whole looks good. But see below... The big issues were what I discovered after he was finished and had left: fresh paint stains in multiple areas, including the wood floor of my 19th century house and even furniture - which I cleaned up. Splattered paint near the ceiling of my kitchen which still, three months later, has not been patched, paint stains on my oriental rug, a major purchase 40 years ago, etc. David said he would pay for the rug damage, and I only asked for 50% of the very reasonable $175 cleaning cost. David told me to bill him via Zelle, something I said I'm not sure how to do. He already has my Zelle information, since that's how I paid him for the work. But after messaging him and emailing several times, he has not responded. And I still have paint streaks on the wall and an unpaid bill. So I can't recommend Handy Gentlemen. I think part of the problem is that David is under-manned and a bit overwhelmed, but not responding to my messages is unprofessional.

Very happy with David and his crews' work installing LVP in my small, old house with squeaky…read morefloors. Originally I had planned to go through Home Depot for purchasing & installation but was having a bad experience and decided to cancel the HD installers and hire locally and I am so glad I did! David took the time and care to prepare my subfloors with new plywood and secure it to reduce a lot of those squeaks. He advised on what would look nice for new baseboards and the final floors look beautiful, a major improvement over the old carpet! Will likely hire David the Handy Gentleman for future projects.

John did an awesome job patching and painting some drywall in a tight laundry closet, checking some…read morewires for our outdoor speaker to make sure they were connected property, adjusting our back door's threshold to prevent wind and water from getting in, and doing some caulking on our baseboard trim where were was some separation/cracks. I recommend him!

After a few rounds of roommates, and just regular wear and tear around the Condominium, I had a…read morelist of repairs that needed to be done. Namely, my heavy iron screen door to the balcony kept slamming shut, the guest bedroom door was cracked and could no longer be closed properly or locked, and the kitchen faucet was driving me crazy with this constant drip....drip...drip. Plus, I wanted John's ideas on new kitchen lighting and paint colors, which will be the next project. John came by on a Monday to measure the doors and assess the damages. I think he went shopping on Tuesday at Home Depot, and by Wednesday afternoon, my entire list of broken stuff was repaired beyond my expectations, once again, while I was at Nordstrom's enjoying my day. I am so happy with his work, especially with the beautiful new kitchen faucet, the iron door closes without slamming, and the privacy of a locking door for the guest bedroom once again. Plus it was HUNDREDS of dollars less than other handy people have given me estimates for. Fair, honest, fast, reliable. I'd give 10 stars.