Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"It went well. Everything we needed done that Kevin could help with was taken care of. Very professional and rate was reasonable. Will be my first choice when I have more handyman work for sure. Thx again Kevin!"
+5
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent. I reached out to Ivan late Sunday afternoon, the day before a holiday. He called me right back and came right over! He was very professional, courteous and the price was great. We needed to change air conditioners to fit the window. We purchased the correct one and he came over at 8am on a Holiday and installed the unit!. I would highly recommend Ivan for handyman services and will be using him regularly for my home improvement needs Bianca Q."
+38
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
"Very knowledgeable, courteous. Good experience."
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It would be our pleasure to recommend Ken Brown and his company! He is a licensed electrician. He is a talented tradesman/handyman and has incredible work ethic and follow through. He has a broad range of skills and is willing to give any project a go. He is very fair with his project fees, honest, trustworthy and professional. The best of the best!!!"
+24
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Very professional and honest, would absolutely hire again. Not only did they provide great work for a reasonable rate, (especially compared to some others I spoke with) they cleaned up afterwards and were very friendly. One of those contractor/specialists you actually feel like you can trust not to take advantage. Would absolutely hire again, and recommended to my father in law for projects at his house."
+30
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hired Frank he is great. Work was completed on time and on budget."
+26
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great customer service, prompt response and excellent job, I had hired them for just power washing but sweeping prior was required and they pulled the job off same day â ¦ will def use them again when this service is requested"
+19
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Chuck was great to work with. I strongly recommend him if you need some electrical work done."
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"I hired Frank from Small Jobs and he was extremely knowledgeable , friendly and efficient. He assembled an elliptical bike for me and did an amazing job! I spoke to several other handymen prior to speaking with Frank and they were extremely rude and arrogant. While speaking to Frank I knew he was the right person. His professionalism and demeanor sealed the deal."
+6
Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Garcia was a great handyman, a one man machine in getting repairs and roof work done in a professional and timely manner. I appreciate the job he did in helping restore the fascia at my parents home and not damaging the gutters and putting them back, making sure to clean everything up as well. Will consider him for other work in the future."
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