We hired Handy Lou to do a total gut and remodel of our 1940's Cape Cod style kitchen and couldn't have been happier! He was very accessible, always in contact with us and quick to respond whether we reached out by phone, text, email, etc. His rate was more than fair, and totally transparent for all costs that would be involved. He really helped us plan and basically hand hold and walk us through the entire process from conceptualizing our options, where to buy materials, even color and design recommendations. He gave us an aggressive time window for job completion which was important to us with the Holidays looming; and he nailed it - finishing with time to spare. The work was absolutely meticulous, and the attention to details and small nuances make such a huge difference! He even went around to touch up and improve other details around the area not in the scope of the job; just because he thought it would improve the aesthetic and he takes so much pride in his work. This guy is a real artisan - not a laborer. He genuinely enjoys crafting beautiful work and it shows. Our kitchen came out mint - better than we even expected! In all honesty, he was so good at what he does we would be willing to pay MORE to have him work on our stuff than other contractors. I can't imagine using anyone else going forward. 5 star quality all around. read more

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We had just finished a kitchen remodel in January 2019 (replaced all the cabinets, countertops, and lights), but the floorman we'd contracted with had left us high and dry. We had subfloor and while we could have installed the new laminate floor we had, we'd have done a horrible job at it. Lou Gagne was highly recommended to us by a local business, many of whose employees had used his services. We gave him a call that evening. He came out to see us a couple days later and we discussed what had to be done. Install the laminate floor throughout the kitchen, dining room, and attached hallway, install baseboard everywhere but the kitchen, and install threshold where required. He said it would take two days and gave us a reasonable price. OK, so that's the background. Here's what we got. We got a perfectly installed floor, perfectly installed baseboard, someone who really enjoys his work (he sings to his boom box while on the job!), and he fixed some things that a previous contractor hadn't done right because it bugged him and only took a few minutes. The join between the living and dining rooms is perfect. My wife and I did the living room, and not particularly well. He matched the grout lines in the laminate perfectly. In the kitchen he got the laminate floor so close to the cabinets it looks like the floor goes under the cabinets. His idea of using gray grout was perfect as it matches the grout lines in the floor. These walls in our house are not square, but you'd never know it when you look at the baseboard corners. It didn't matter whether it was an inside or outside corner, in close quarters or not, Lou did it perfectly. He also screwed our subfloor down as it wasn't correctly nailed into the joists during construction in 1986. Can you say "squeak"? Not anymore! Lou also gave us some ideas of how we're going to do the backsplash in our kitchen and behind the stove, which we're going to take him up on as soon as possible. My wife and I trust Lou completely. When he says he can do something, he can really do it. Fair price, great work, and it really gives us pride of ownership in our home again. And at some point, we're going to find a figurine that represents what he can do and how well he does it, even if we need to design it ourselves. read more

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Despite the stellar reviews, I wouldn't know how good his services are. He doesn't answer the phone/does not return phone calls.

I have had this guy do several jobs for me and they have been impeccable. He is a true professional and has great ides for colors and designs. I would NEVER use another Contractor he is truly a remarkable Contractor. If you want a true professional and someone who will get the job done and not drag it along to charge you more this is the guy! I have had other Contractors cut corners, do the job poorly, leave things unfinished and then I have had to have someone else come and do the job. He just did a bathroom totally redone tile, grouting, floor to ceiling and a perfect job. He knows his stuff! read more

We hired Lou to repair several issues around our home. He was so expert, efficient, and professional that we ended up expanding our project list. Lou does excellent quality work in a friendly and timely manor. He works clean and maintains his work areas in high standards. He does large projects quickly and his work is "finish" quality. I would recommend Lou for any projects you may have. From building decks, to painting, to finish quality trim work, Lou does excellent work. read more