Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jeff did exactly what we wanted. Very thorough, professional, finished on time, with thorough cleanup. Highly recommended!"
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Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I really appreciate the follow-through and help I received from Teri at The Handyman of S.E. Bellevue. She went over my project in detail and said that this kind of technical work would probably be best served by a company that specializes in this cable and ethernet install. I really appreciate her taking the time to tell me that. We also went over what they CAN do for me in the future and she sent me a list about that and their COVID-19 protocol to keep them and us safe! Also they are fully insured and the team brings a lot of extras in the truck with them to get the work done that day. All the years I've needed help doing home remodels and small upgrades, this type of customer service is rare. This company will be my next go to for estimates on home repairs and remodels. If you, like us, no longer can or want to do the handyman chores around your house, these are the team for you."
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Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They did my Dads house in Bellevue, they did a great job, cleaned after the job was done, and his roof looks great. Plus the price was very competitive and they worked with my insurance."
Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Project: Replaced rotted wood, installed new flashing and gutters around on house and patio. All the guys were great!"
Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They were efficient very pleased with our porches. They are going to help us with other work. Thank you."
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Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Raphael and his team were great. They built a Hog wire fence and had it up within 1.5 days. Great quality and workmanship. I will definitely reach out to them again for other outdoor projects."
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Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Escapes did a great job installing two fences for me. Dan was easy to communicate with before the work started. The week of the work, the installers showed up by 9am every day and worked straight to 5pm, only stopping for lunch. Tanner made sure to ask me questions along the way so that the fence would meet my expectations. They did a thorough job removing the chain link fence that was very overgrown with ivy. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a fence installed."
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Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"this company was able to fix everything and make our kitchen and bathrooms look even better than we anticipated."
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Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The wind blew the tarpaper off my shed roof during a rainstorm. I live in a one-bedroom house and my shed is essential for storage. I have no idea how to find a roofer, so I asked Angi. Randy of Roof4Life was the first to call, and he sent Giovanni Bozzolo to estimate the price. Gio asked good questions and gave me a reasonable quote which I accepted. The following Saturday the sun came out and a crew arrived to give me a new roof in just a few hours. I couldn't believe how easy they made it look and how quickly the shed was made better than it had ever been! The workers were experts at their craft and fun for me to watch. I am pretty sure my job was not as big as many jobs Roof4Life has done, but they made me feel like their most important customer. You should check them out!"
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Serving Carnation, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They quickly assessed the situation, gave a reasonable quote, and were very proficient and professional. My condo unit was under contract and a water leak caused by another unit needed to be repaired asap and they did it. Also kept me well informed."
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