Called the number listed, a man answered the phone and I had to be the one to confirm who I was…read morespeaking with instead of him leading with who I was calling. Instead of saying "yes, this is Universal Home Theater" he responded "how can I help you" and after proceeding with the reasoning for my call, he states they no longer do installations... Odd since the business says open and there are current reviews. I love when people show their true colors immediately as it allows me to hire real professionals who actually align with me.

Was great to work with. Very knowledgeable, on time, and kind. Will contact again for any A/V needs.read more

I chose HDInstalls based on their amazing reviews (4.9), great pricing (cheapest out of 3 quotes),…read moreand quick response. I'm so glad I did! From start to finish, the entire experience installing my Samsung Frame TV was flawless. Scheduling was seamless, communication was prompt and professional, and they arrived exactly on time--even giving me a courtesy call 30 minutes beforehand. The installation itself was next-level. Stefan was extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and clearly takes pride in his work. He took the time to ensure everything was perfectly aligned, secure, and clean. I especially appreciated his patience--he walked us through different height options and gave thoughtful recommendations. We even changed our minds during the measuring stage, and he happily showed us the new dimensions again and was very accommodating. He was quick and knew what he was doing, didn't need frame template. What really stood out was the attention to detail. I've never had an installer go the extra mile like this--Stefan and his partner spent time thoroughly cleaning the TV screen and even wiped down the console area. They didn't rush anything and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. The quality of work, professionalism, and overall experience exceeded all expectations. If you're looking for TV mounting, Stefan is absolutely my new go-to. I'll be recommending HDInstalls to all my friends and family without hesitation--and will definitely be using them again!

We called HD Installs to mount a TV above a fireplace. Communication, quality of work was…read moreimpeccable and pricing was very fair. Would highly recommend them for any electrical work.

I've used them twice for TV installations, and have been very pleased, Steve does a great job…read more Cleans everything up when he's done. I also learned a lot from Steve- he answered all my questions with thorough explanations. And I always have lots of questions! His fee was also lower than several other companies I reached out to. Five star company, highly recommend

I could not recommend Steve and his team more to help with your home theater needs. His service and…read moreexpertise were incredible and he even offered insightful consultation regarding which products to purchase to achieve my dream setup along with ideal placements for each product and connectivity tips. His pricing is beyond fair even without factoring in the immense value Steve brings to the table. I'd give them 6 stars if yelp let me!

Communicative, professional and did great work installing a new chandelier and then cleaned two…read morevery old (50+ years) crystal chandeliers. They look amazing and the installation was done quickly.

We contracted with Ted to install a ceiling fan in our home office. He was very repponsive on Yelp…read moreand quoted us a fair price for the install and any drywall cuts and repairs. Once he was here, we asked him his opinion on two wall switches in a different room that were not working, and he stayed longer (while I ran to Home Depot for new toggle switches) to fix both of them as well for just a little more added to our total. The fan install was a little more difficult than Ted anticipated, and it was an insane night in our home as well (my husband's car was at the shop and he needed it for work the next day so we had to get that taken care of while Ted was here working) - I'm sure he thought we were nuts, but he was very gracious and understanding about everything! The end results look great, and I am SO happy our light switches are working again - all of this was done for a third of the cost we were quoted by someone else to just do the install and paint the office ceiling (we ended up doing the painting ourselves anyway). We will definitely be calling on Ted in the future for all our other electical needs - he is knowledeable, quick, and neat. Thanks, Ted! Do not hesitate to give him a shout out if you need electrical work or wiring done.

Daryll was consistently great at quick responses and keeping me updated throughout the project…read morewhile I was off site. He did high-quality work and a thorough inspection of other issues. I'll definitely rely on him again. Our tenants we're very complimentary of him, too.

I can't say enough great things about Daryll. He came in after a very bad experience with a…read moreprevious contractor and completely turned things around. He not only corrected a long list of poor workmanship, but also did beautiful, high-quality carpentry throughout my home. Daryll framed and installed multiple new windows, built a new front window bump-out to replace an old bay window, and widened the entrance to my living room by several feet--each project done with incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship. Everything feels solid, well thought-out, and professionally executed. Beyond his skills, Daryll is truly a pleasure to work with. He's kind, friendly, honest, and clearly takes a lot of pride in what he does. You can tell he genuinely cares about doing things the right way and making sure his clients are happy. If you're looking for a carpenter you can trust, I highly recommend Daryll. I'm so grateful I found him.

Replaced my television antenna and at the same time alerted me to repairs needed on my chimney.read more

Rafi went well, that's what!…read more Rafi said he would show up at 11:00 and he was on our door step at 10:59. He is easy to schedule with and offers multiple time slots. Rafi is more than knowledgeable, super nice, and incredibly talented in hanging TV's, setting up peripherals, and getting things to work. We are grateful for his time, expertise, and experience. We highly recommend him and would have him back in a heartbeat for other TV-video-electronic issues! Thank you, Rafi Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

We hired Handy Hippos to install several recessed can lights and a chandelier in our home, and they…read moredid an absolutely fantastic job. The team worked very quickly but still paid great attention to detail. Everything was installed neatly and professionally. The lighting looks amazing and completely transformed the space. If you're looking for reliable, efficient, and high-quality work, I highly recommend Handy Hippos! The price is very reasonable!!!

I can't speak highly enough of the service we recently received by Bhavesh and his team at Handy…read moreHippos. We recently moved to a new home and had them install a 65" Samsung Frame Pro TV connected to ceiling speakers with a receiver, a basement tv mounted with a speaker system connected through the wall, and a basement projector connected to a speaker system through the ceiling. Days prior to the job, Bhavesh personally came out to walk through each detail of the project patiently, assisting me with which products to buy and more importantly, which to stay away from. While the home had its own structural road blocks, the team seamlessly came up with solutions to make everything work and look exactly as we planned. Even though it required more of their time, they were priced extremely fairly for the amount of professional work they put in. We will be using them again, and while we can't speak to other companies, we don't see any reason to look elsewhere for this type of work. Thank you Bhavesh, Ivan and Jose for a fantastic job!

Hired Twizted Home Entertainment through Thumbtack. I thought the team was generally good to work…read morewith while the install was happening, albeit a few issues here and there. However, later found out that there was substantial damage done to one of the speakers I had installed (MSRP $999/each). I reached out to the owner and was told there was no way their team could've caused that damage and to return my products to the vendor. Pictures show this is clearly not an issue from use, as the driver is pretty much shoved in on one side. Notwithstanding, some of the work was not performed as initially discussed (i.e. ethernet cables to cameras were run outside instead of through soffits/attics), and the team was quick to make holes in the ceilings and walls (which ended up being in the wrong places). Given how things have shaken out, I cannot recommend this company for any work. Let the work speak for itself in the photos and see the other reviews online regarding damage. The free work Ron mentioned is shown below with the one ethernet cable hanging from the side of the house. I paid in full afterwards, so if I had high expectations or demands that were "met," I think the highest expectation I had was for them not to damage the very thing they're installing. I actually have texts from Mo partway into the installation where he essentially told me to install things myself because he thought they were too valuable for him to install (which was part of the services I hired them for). Also beware of some of the other positive reviews, as one just popped up that of course mentions "no holes" for similar set up and the initials match one of the employees on Yelp (Mo N.), but on Google and Thumbtack it shows two different names altogether for the same review. Seems like they're padding the reviews and photos so you won't see the work they did at my home.... They're also now threatening me via text to stop updating my reviews for calling them out. There's been a handful of 5 star reviews in the last 24 hours after posting my review used some old photos from their Thumbtack and website (which they removed and replaced).

Twizted Home Entertainment exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, their team was…read moreincredibly thorough in helping us select the right sound equipment and integrating it seamlessly with our short throw projection TV and in-home sound system--which hadn't been working since we moved in. They didn't just stop at audio/video setup either. They connected all of our TVs, shades, and thermostats to a single, easy-to-use app on our phones, making our home smarter and more convenient than ever. Mo, in particular, was outstanding--knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and truly focused on customer service. Not only was the entire experience smooth and professional, but the cost was also significantly lower than other quotes we received. We'll definitely be using Twizted again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking for smart home or entertainment system services. A+ experience all around.