I waited to post giving Nick time to make the situation right. DO NOT HIRE. Nick initially was very responsive and we were excited to work with him. We gave him our deposit and then he never showed up. Texted and called him but he never responded. So disappointed. read more

Gave quote we paid deposit and he never returned. Took $400 dollars and ripped us off. Totally not a good person!!!!!!

Good communication and nice work. Professional. Because it was the holidays and everything that was going on, I appreciate it. Thank you, Nick! read more

Made a same-day appointment to replace a security door. Well done and charged exactly what was quoted. Would hire again!

Had Nick back to do both of my bathrooms - and it turned out beautifully! I had ugly old 1970s bathrooms (rotting fiberboard cabinets, mold, and other hideousness). Again, Nick was so easy to work with - giving me realistic advice when I told him my HGTV-inspired plans - and keeping me posted daily as the job progressed. The guys he has working with him are also very skilled, and he kept my building manager happy throughout the project (very important for condo living)! Interestingly, Nick was working on my project when apparently Danielle H had her negative experience with him. I must say that what she describes doesn't sound like Nick AT ALL - having worked with him for weeks at this point, he's always been very responsive and punctual. Perhaps I was the demanding other client that was overwhelming him via text, phone and email during that time.. I hope not! At any rate, he gets 5 stars in my book. I've posted some photos so you can see the transformation - so pleased with the results! read more

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Nick installed laminate floors in our high rise Waikiki condo. We were impressed by his professionalism and attention to detail. Nick and his helper showed up on time and worked solid days until the job was finished. We have floor to ceiling jalousie windows and a few other challenging areas, and Nick finished them perfectly. Baseboard moldings were installed neatly. He also leveled the floor so there are no bouncy areas. read more

Nick took on my project and was able to fit me in his schedule short notice. He did a great job and I'm Looking forward to future business!

I just cannot express how much my husband and I appreciate Nick and his crew. To explain, we were having our home fumigated on a Friday before a 3-day weekend, Monday being a National Holiday. Our house has cement roofing tiles, so for those of you that do not know, you can easily break the tiles if you are not careful. Well, the fumigators broke tiles and the weather forecast was projecting heavy rain Saturday night. After going through a lot of stress with the broken tiles and the chance of water damage, Nick reassured us that we will be okay and would have someone out to our house as soon as possible. Nick spoke to his crew and Jordan agreed to work on the holiday to fix our roof. I cannot say enough about this company. Quick, reliable, quality workmanship, and very reasonable. I would highly recommend Handyman Oahu to anyone. read more

BUMMERS!! Can't say good bad or average?? Talked to Nick over the phone on February 4 regarding work we needed done. He said he was swamped but would probably be able to get to the job eventually. Followed up the next day by text message and photos of the damage as well as the info to the tenant that needed the services. He said he didn't work on Sundays which is understandable but he said he would call the next day. Checked with the tenant a week and a half later on February 16 only to find out Nick never made contact with the tenant. I contacted him again and he replied saying due to family emergencies he put work on the back burner those last few days. I'm not sure if he has returned back to work. Unfortunately it's going on 6 weeks and neither myself or the tenant has heard from Nick. Moral of the review: Communicate either way. Can can...no can no can. read more

Nick is awesome. He's installed 3 ceiling fans (he even hauled away the old ones we replaced) and a smart doorbell for us so far. Responsive, prompt, courteous, professional, he makes sure to get the job right. Plus, Nick is just an overall nice, friendly guy and a pleasure to chat with. Highly recommended. When we have anything else we need help with, he'll definitely be the first person we call. read more

Sad about this situation. Called and got a response quickly- set up a day and time for him to come and look around at all we wanted done and was told we would get a quote at the end of the week. That never happened, nor the following week, nor the following so we messaged him and asked should we find someone else- we are on a time limit as we are expecting (which he knew when he said he would get to us with a quote and could start work pretty fast). Needless to say the response was " sorry I'm busy, I work 365 days a year, but I'm currently on vacation" I just wish Hawaii was a little more user friendly in this home department...there is nobody here and I mean nobody that has any sort of work ethic. It's so hard to find good, quality people who don't make excuses. If you're busy, too busy for that matter don't make it seem you're going to get the job done. Nick, I'm so glad you read this. But I can't believe you have the audacity to read more

Nick just completed a bathroom renovation for me that took a little over two weeks. In that time I got to know him and his workmanship pretty well. So I'm going to write a comprehensive review. ***** FRIENDLY ***** The first thing you'll notice about Nick is that he's an affable, likable, positive person. He's genuinely a great guy. He cares about his customers. He listens when you have concerns about any aspect of the project, and he tries to accommodate you. ***** PROFESSIONAL ***** The written estimate Nick created at the start of the job was probably the clearest, most useful estimate I've ever received from a handyman. He kept in constant communication with me throughout the project so I was never left wondering what was going on. He responded promptly (usually immediately) to my emails, phone calls, and text messages. He also stands by his work. If something goes wrong he'll come back and fix it. ***** HONEST ***** One day when I was out of the house, Nick and his helper moved an incredibly heavy cast iron tub up a flight of stairs. As soon as I returned home, Nick immediately showed me a couple of places where the tub had caused damage during the move. The damage was very minor and nearly invisible, but he wanted to be completely forthright about it and take responsibility for it. ***** EXPERTISE & DEDICATION ***** The breadth of Nick's knowledge of construction is impressive. He started in construction when he was just a kid working for his dad, so he developed expertise at a young age. He invents clever solutions to problems that crop up. When he doesn't know the best way forward he has the humility to consult with other experts. And most importantly, he is extremely careful, deliberate, and detail-oriented, and he takes the time to do things right. He doesn't rush or take shortcuts. As a result, he does excellent work. Some specifics: * He carefully braced all the pipes in the wall of the shower, which I didn't even know to ask for. * He did a great job installing our tiles. He has smart strategies for installing tiles to keep them as straight and symmetrical as possible. * He applied commercial epoxy grout rather than standard sanded grout. The epoxy grout is waterproof and requires less maintenance, but it's harder to apply and if you try DIY you'll probably mess it up. The grout lines in the bathroom are clean and straight. * He spent extra time to get rid of the sandy texture on the old drywall in the bathroom before applying the softer orange-peel texture I wanted. He applied skim coat and sanded multiple times. (He claims he doesn't do "level 5" drywall work, which is a premium finish where the wall is perfectly smooth. But as I read the definition of level 5 online and look at what Nick did, he sure comes close to that standard.) * He created a niche in our shower surround. He cleverly sloped the bottom ever-so-slightly inward so water would run off into the tub. It looks and works great. Much nicer than using the side of the tub as a shelf and accidentally knocking bottles over all the time. ***** BUSY ***** So when you put all these qualities together, and add positive Yelp reviews to the mix, what do you get? A handyman who is in demand. Nick hires helpers as needed, but he has discovered that he needs to be personally involved in every project in order to guarantee the level of quality he wants associated with his business. This is admirable and I think it's the right decision. But it means his business cannot scale to match the demand. He wants to reply to everybody promptly, but there are only so many hours in a day and he is just one person. He can't make phone calls while also installing drywall. I think he'd like to take every job that comes his way, but that's impossible. My advice is that if you think you'd like to work with Nick, be patient & understanding with the other demands on his schedule, and be as flexible as you can with your own schedule. His work for his current client takes priority over responding to new calls. So it may take a little time to schedule your estimate. Once he starts work on your project, you can rest assured that he'll focus on your project like a laser, and the job will get done and get done right. ***** CONCLUSION ***** In conclusion: Nick Sparks provides excellent service. He is reliable and trustworthy. I'd gladly work with him again in a heartbeat. I give him my highest recommendation. read more

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Well, this review is LONG overdue. Sorry it's taken so long, Nick! First - if you want someone who knows a lot about a lot - nick is your guy. If he doesn't know, he's built up a base to be able to give you a solid recommendation of someone who does. Second - Nick is a nice, honest, personable guy. He was in our house for several days doing our upstairs floor. After the first day, he was like a member of our home who just so happens to leave around 5:00. Third: his prices are fair. I searched all over the island for a reasonable deal. All I needed was someone to come in and out down the floor. It did not require leveling and I did my own demo. Most people I tried wanted to get rich off me. Not Nick. Fourth: if you need something done quick, you might want to loom elsewhere. Nick works by himself most of the time and does his own books and scheduling. He's busy and is in demand. We told him we wanted him to do the work and were willing to wait. I'm glad we did. Five: he was usually on time to start his day. If he was going to be late, he would call and tell us. I appreciate that. Overall, we liked nick and are very pleased with the work he did. We want him to come back and do other work in our house! read more

Nick is really,really great. We needed a new dishwasher installed as soon as possible. We had worked with Handyman Oahu once before, so decided to try them again. Called on Friday at 11 am. Nick called back within an hour. He said Monday was pretty full so Tuesday for sure. He also said if can on Monday he would call. Well he called on Monday and fit us in. Nick is personable and professional. He knows his stuff. Dishwasher went in like a charm. Big mahalo to Nick for the speedy service. read more

Sorry, I contacted him once, got a single response, and then no response to my follow-up questions to schedule a time to obtain a quote. About 5 or 6 months later, decided to give him another shot, by sending email through website. Its been two weeks, and no response. read more

We bought our first home a year ago and as all homeowners know, every weekend was spent fixing things around the house. A few weeks ago we accidentally punched a hole through our ceiling (don't ask!) and it was beyond our expertise. My husband BEGRUDGINGLY admitted that we needed a professional. We were referred to Nick of Handyman Oahu. Nick was a godsend - answered all of our questions, gave me a very fair price, and I was able to text him a photo of the hole for an estimate (such a timesaver instead of getting him out to do an estimate) -- easy peezy. We were so appreciative of his help that my husband, who does not like to hire outside help ever, asked him to complete other jobs on top of the original request. That is the ultimate compliment! We recommend Handyman Oahu without hesitation and will call him again for those jobs where you just need a pro! read more

Nick Sparks came to our home today and replaced our garbage disposal and he is everything that a homeowner would want in a handyman coming into their home to do projects. Nick was on time, prepared, friendly, and professional. He did the work and cleaned up after his self and we gave him a list of projects we needed done for the future. On a side note my Thai wife discovered that she actually knows Nick's Thai mother and his father just to show what a small world we live in. If you need anything done inside or outside your home I would give Nick my highest recommendation which is something that I don't often do. Mahalo Nick from P.J. and Sirinuch Young read more

**UPDATE** I'm a fan of Nick the Handyman now. He finally contacted me and had a long conversation with me explaining his situation and workload and giving tips and advice on my project NONE of which he had to do! And the thing that sold me on Nick was that he wasn't contacting me because I wrote a negative review but just because he ALWAYS tries to follow up on calls. HE DID NOT KNOW I HAD WRITTEN A NEGATIVE REVIEW. Nick is a standup guy. He's busy. He's a small business owner that understands how to take care of his clients. If you try to contact him and it takes longer than you're used to just know that if he can fit you in he will. Yelp is all about reviews from people with actual experience with the people/companies we review. To be fair, I only gave Nick 4 stars simply because we haven't actually done a project together yet. But based on his character (just talk to him and you'll know what I mean) I'd give him FIVE stars but to be true to the spirit of Yelp and people like you and me who trust the reviews you read I'm forced to give 4 stars because I am a fan of Nick the Handyman. read more

This is a past due, but well deserved review. Nick has done work for us twice now (he tiled our lanai and recently remodeled our shower). One of the top reasons we will continue to work with Nick is that he is meticulous, not taking any shortcuts. He communicates well and listened to our wants. He also worked in our condo, with all it's rules. His pricing is fair and he was able to work within our timeline. We will be using him again and we won't be disappointed. read more

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Called Nick the handyman to help me install a tiled soap holder to the bathroom shower wall since it was a fail when I tried. Didn't help that a rep from the Home Depot tile department recommended me the wrong thinset. At least they returned my money back when I returned the product. So..... Nick was able to come over on a day we scheduled and completed the job. It was nice of him to recommend different commercial thinsets to use (not the premade stuff) as one dries faster than the other. I told him that i was not in a rush as we had another bathroom to use. On top of that he also recommended some things that I could do on my own to save some money. Thanks again Nick. read more

Pleasure working with these guys. Nick came in and inspected/ assessed my job. I needed some help hanging a slab door and mounting some curtain rods. We set a date and 3 days before I had an email confirming the time. Justin showed up and had it all done quickly and professionally. Highly recommend these guys! read more

Nick was very prompt to answer and arrived on time. He took the time to show me and explain what he was doing. He completed the repair quickly and charged a reasonable price. If you're looking for knowledgeable and responsible repair services look no further than Handyman Oahu. read more

My husband and I are really pleased with Nick's response time and work. Our house was put on the market and our real estate agent gave us very little time and lots of small renovation projects. We called Nick to help repair some laminate flooring and install new carpet on the stairs. His voicemail explained that he did not often take calls when he is working, but he did call me back the same day. I sent him some photos and he provided us with an accurate quote. Nick took a break from a larger project to help get our floors ready for the open house. He was on time, professional and cleaned up thoroughly after. He paid attention to detail, a trait that seems very rare in Hawaii. His pricing was fair and we plan to contact him to help on upcoming projects at our new house. Highly recommended. Be patient, good workmanship is hard to find! read more

Nick is a perfectionist. He made sure everything he did was 100 percent perfect. He asked a lot of questions to make sure exactly what I wanted. He returned my phone calls and emails in a timely manner. He always let me know when his ETA was. I will be using his services all the time now. If he doesn't or can't do something he has the connections for the right people. Very honest person. Thanks Nick Sparks (the handy man) not the writer awesome read more

I am finishing up my remodel with Nick from handyman Oahu. It's been wonderful. He sets the expectation from the beginning . He let us know a realistic timeline, offered competitive prices and was very respectful with our things. I hated the process of picking a contracting company. Nick made it easy from the start. Our place was old and messy and Nicks's team (esp. Paul and Ken) brought it back to life. I will post the final pictures when done. I highly recommended handyman Oahu. They take pride in their work do not take shortcuts and are respectful of their client needs. He also gave me daily reports on what was done. It was like Christmas coming home everyday to see progress. I can't wait to use him for the next project. read more

I'm not good at all with home repairs, and I found Nick on Yelp. He was very responsive, but because he is a 1 man shop, it's realistic for him to respond at the end of the day when he is finished with his job. He had a great attitude and took the time to explain my options and answer all of my questions. Nick went out of his way to pick up the keys to my unit and got started on the day we agreed to. He snapped photos throughout the first day to document progress and kept me informed. He stayed within budget, finished on time and did a great job. He's a busy guy, and now I know why. Even after he finished his job, he took the time to make additional recommendations that I could tackle on my own. I would definitely use him again for my next project. read more

If you are looking for a Handy Man on Oahu Nick is certainly your guy! Being a jack of all trades there isn't anything this extraordinary business handy man can't do. From large to smaller jobs around the house this guy provides a very well done job while being poise, honest, professional and at all costs putting his customers first! Always going above and beyond for his customers, even without being asked this handy man is a true gem. Handy Man Oahu, A Million Times Thankyou! read more

Overdue review- Contacted Nick about an issue I had with bird spikes I had a different handyman place on my roof. They had fallen off and were hanging from the ledge. He stated he could come over on the weekend and take a look at the spikes but got busy and didn't show up. He DID however contact me the following week and ask if I still needed help he would come right over and help me. I did need help as those pesky pigeons moved to another corner of my roof! Nick came right over and installed my spikes. He even went over the previous handyman's work and actually screwed the spikes to the roof as they should have been done the first time. He also gave me pictures of the work he did as its hard to see work done on a second story roof. A couple of days later different birds apparently moved into the same corner of my roof! Contacted Nick and even though he is SUPER busy he came over that following week and installed more bird spikes for me. 1. He is hard to get ahold of, be patient as good handyman are hard to get ahold of because they are busy! 2. Handyman aren't cheap- if the work they did was easy u'd do it urself and save the money read more

Thank you Nick. Did a great job for me, he replaced a termite eaten cabinet!! The treatment failed to get rid of the nasty creatures, I could have saved some money and headaches by removing the problem in the first place. It's such a daunting experience to have to find someone willing to do repairs for you. Nick agreed to stop by to check out what I wanted done, a week later the job was completed. I hope he wouldn't mind, but Nick would be first on my list for other 'to do' list items around the house. read more

We called Nick due to his high ratings. Surprisingly he answered on the Fourth of July and said he would come out same day for a quote, which was not expected at all. BUT he no showed. On the 5th he said he would be there at a certain time and showed up hours later than promised to see the things we needed fixed. We told him about a family party on the following Saturday and told him if he could just do the downstairs toilet we would be happy, the rest can wait until he isn't so busy. Needless to say he came Friday to find we "needed a new toilet" and he would be back by 1 the following day (Saturday). I rushed out and bought a new toilet and garbage disposal. My mother in law came home and waited for him all day. Finally around 3 we called him to find his wife had an appt he didn't know about-no courtesy call or anything from him. He finally showed up around 6 pm to fix the toilet while the family party was in progress. After he left I text him my email to send me a quote for our other issues. He said he was busy and it would take a few days---4-5 days later no quote. Clearly Nick doesn't need the business that bad. We had another handy man come out, showed up an hour after we called, fixed the current garbage disposal so we can return the new one we bought (with Nicks guidance) and charged a very reasonable price for all the odds and ends we needed taken care of. I would just say-if anything is pressing look elsewhere. Plus if you are charged to haul an old toilet or appliance away there is a disposal place that takes all that for free in Ewa behind the water plant. Save yourself $50+ dollars that Nick will charge you! read more

I left a voicemail for Nick. He called me back right away. I explained the issues I had with the house specially the moldy AC that needed to be replaced ASAP. He told me to go buy the AC I wanted and he would be by the same evening or next day to give an estimate of all the things I needed to be done and get to the AC ASAP. He told me to email him a list of the things as well, which I did. He said he or his father would be able to helpful w/ the critical things and then when he returned from vacation he would take care of the rest. He also responded to me email same day and said he would get back to me. Day of the 2nd no other word. Day of the 3rd no response to voicemail or email. Day 4 I called and his voicemail said he was off island. He totally flaked out and left me hanging after he told me he would get back to me and take care of AC. How can a business owner say he will do something then disappear. If he was leaving so soon he should have told me. Now I'm left trying to find someone else to do these repairs. I dont appreciate his unprofessional behavior by saying he would get back to me then disappear! Bad business!!!! Update after getting reply from Nick. Nick you told me you would get back to me next day. You did not. You said you would come by and do the estimate for sure. You did not do this which again in my opinion is bad business to tell a potential client you will do something and then never get back to me. To answer your question, no I would not have written a bad review if your price was too high or I went with someone else. That is your prerogative. But leaving me hanging like that, telling someone you are going to do something then don't follow through IS bad business. Bottom line, If you were too busy then you should not have told me you would come by to do the estimate and be able to fit in the change of the AC. The only rude part is leaving someone with the expectation that you are going to do something and then not get back to that person. So I recommend not telling people that if you cant fit them in. read more

Nick, did an amazing job on my floors for my new home. He was very professional, friendly, his attention to detail was on point. Nick didn't take any short cuts to get the job done faster, and notified me immediately of any issues. In addition nick was very experienced and knowledgeable, his recommendation on materials/colors saved me about 10k. I can say with a 100% confidence ...no 200% if you want your Job done right the first time Nick is your man. Maurice Soldier for Life read more

When I first met Nick, he seemed very nice and responsible. He came on a Saturday to check out the project. It took about a week and our emailing him to get an estimate (this should have been a sign). We got the estimate and accepted it. First Nick told us he just accepted a job and it would be a few weeks and we said we would wait. After 3 weeks, I texted him and he said it would be a month. After a month I texted him 2 times with no response and my husband called him (no response). Needless to say I hired someone else. Nick finally emailed (2 weeks later) to say he had a family emergency in Florida. I've traveled to many places, so I know the phone works in Florida. If you want someone fast and responsible, he's not the one. read more

Attempted to contact handyman on several occasions...sent text and called. Voicemail states it could take days for someone to get in touch. Text response said someone would call me before close of business and that was a couple days ago. I think it's important for businesses to communicate with customers. 1 star for not even being able to schedule a quote. read more

This was a hard review to write, and I've waiting almost a year to write it. The bottom line is - they will do good work for a fair price IF they ever show up. Justin was nice enough, and he was thorough in his work. However, he missed many promised dates and has yet to come back to finish his work. Keep in mind, this work was done in Oct 2015, and I'm writing this review in July 2016. He "completed" his work replacing some siding and painting on our house. So when he came back to pick up his payment, he pointed out some gaps in the paint on the house. He said the paint was important to protect the work, and that he would come back and fill in the paint gaps. I was dumb enough to give him the payment, and then just expect him to come back, but he did seem nice enough and honorable enough to honor his word. He and his crew never showed up. I've tried contacting him several times, and he will either not answer his phone, or simply promise he'll be back to finish the work, and then not show. I know he's been avoiding my calls, because I'll call from a friends phone (different number on caller ID) and he'll pick up immediately. I've even offered him more work so he can come back and finish his old work, get new work (more money!) and he'll promise to come back, and then won't. If you do manage to have them show up to your place for a job, do not pay until you are 100% satisfied with your job. Even then, he claims he backs up his work with a guarantee on his workmanship, but good luck ever getting that to happen. I know good contractors are in demand right now, and can pick and choose jobs, but they shouldn't promise to show up, and then not arrive as promised. I am considering writing the BBB about this business, but I haven't yet, due to the minor nature of the job I requested. I am investigating to see if they are bonded to force them to come back and finish the job. Was that my mistake to trust him and pay him in full? read more

When you look up the dependable and professional you will find Nick from Handyman Oahu. I contacted him on a Friday and he stop by my house on Monday to do an estimate. We agreed to the work and price via email, which I thought was very professional. He was on time to start the project (blinds, closet doors, washer and dryer door and lanai blinds). The thing that I like about Nick is that he is very thorough and pays attention to details. He is not one to rush a project. Great craftsmanship, and very honest in his price to complete the job. I would recommend him to everybody I know. I can't thank him enough for helping me to complete my home projects read more

Nick just finished installing a new oven which required my counters to be cut. This made the job a little more difficult and many of the handyman services I called was not willing to take on this job. One installer agreed to do it but did not show up. No call, no text, no nothing. Just left me hanging. Lucky for me, Nick was willing to install my oven. He and his helper did an excellent job and worked hard throughout. I read many of the reviews that said he doesn't get back to you in a timely manner. These people have to understand that he is busy and that he cannot drop everything to respond to an email, text, or a voicemail. I found out that with a little patience, he will get back to you and do an awesome job. A little patience and understanding is well worth the quality of job that Nick does. I will definitely use Nick again for any work that we have planned in the future. read more

Nick was a extremely accommodating and professional. I had a leak from my bathtub that seeped into the neighboring apartment below. A plumber had to go into my neighbor's bathroom, cut a hole in the ceiling, and fix the overflow cap. I called Nick to patch the ceiling. Since it was an emergency, Nick handled it promptly and did a perfect job. Unlike other companies who do the shortcut, Nick did 4 mud patches with sanding between each one, spray texture to match the existing, and two coats of paint on the entire ceiling. There is no evidence of a hole at all because he went above and beyond my expectations and did a full day's work by himself. My neighbor was so impressed with his work that she thanked me as well for hiring him. I am very happy and will hire Nick again in a heartbeat. Mahalo!! read more

I hired Justin to install a window unit a/c and the result was amazing. He was easy to work with and now I get to sleep in a much cooler bedroom. On top of that, I mentioned to Justin about a drawer in my bathroom that needed repairs and he fixed it without charging me extra. The communication was excellent and I would definitely hire him for any other projects I might have in the future. read more

Justin, nick's brother came out to my home on time to install a fan lighting fixture in my child's bedroom. very efficient, straight up with a quote and did the job promptly same day. he also stated he does other work including full home remodeling. very pleased with his work. highly recommend this guy to anyone who needs home repairs. handymen Oahu has my seal of approval. read more