Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Super punctual
"The guys did a nice job installing our horizontal IPE fencing with black steel supports. It looks beautiful! Gabriel worked closely with his team and always responded quickly to discuss the project and brain-storm solutions."
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"My wife and I have had a few projects done by Dillan and we were very impressed with the quality craftsmanship. It is so refreshing to hire someone who possesses such high standards of professionalism and curtesy. I highly recommend Larry's Legacy Landworks. They consistently do the work that was agreed upon within the agreed timeline."
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Steve is a professional dedicated to doing a good job. My door installation project turned up many unexpected conditions but Steve knew how to handle all the work required to complete the project. The door installation was more"
+87
Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did great work replacing a storm door and an exterior door for us - they look and work great, he even came back out six months later to make adjustments at no cost when one of them shifted a little with the weather."
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"From this point forward, this company will be my go-to for any home repairs I need. We were looking for a trash can fenced enclosure that was installed rather poorly a few years ago. Our handyman, Jose (jose@charlotte), was attentive, thorough, and dedicated to the best outcome for our family. He arrived on time, remained a consummate professional, and helped us make the best decisions for our improvement project. We are so pleased with the outcome. Thank you, Jose, and thank you, Cransten. Moving forward, this will be my go-to home improvement company!"
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Baker Building Services is a top notch construction company. You name it they do it. Everyone from the owner to the staff are amazing to work with and are quick to respond with excellent customer service. Their quality of work, knowledge, craftsmanship, and extremely reasonable pricing makes them the best outfit in town for any of your home or business projects. They are a one stop shop and you donâ t have to call multiple contractors which saves time and energy. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for their next project."
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Beau over @ VersaPros Handyworks has taken care of my home services needs going 2yrs now. From clearing my clogged bathroom sink to installing my 100w solar and battery system. He can handle anything and everything!"
+54
Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They are great with communication, getting everything done in a timely manner, friendly, and very easy to talk to."
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They removed our broken down fence and put in a brand new fence within 2 days! Great communication and workmanship!"
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1973
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"I recently worked with Don to renovate my home in Boulder and am very pleased with the outcome. He has vision and can see possibilities that add value and bring out the best elements of both the property and the home. Don worked carefully with me to design my home to complement my lifestyle and to reflect my aesthetic, creating open spaces, "hidden" storage, and modernizing the overall look and feel. He was especially helpful in integrating indoor and outdoor spaces: extending views, unleashing natural light, and enhancing outdoor spaces with subtle lighting. At my request he also offered suggestions for potential colors and ways to use new and existing furniture to enhance, and be in proportion with, the spaces we created. I am convinced that many of my home's favorite features and details exist because Don took the time to see, and to enable me to see, the possibilities. Prior to purchasing and renovating this house, I hired Don to "review" three other homes that I was seriously considering purchasing. He was able to see possibilities as well as to point out deal breakers. Working with Don in this capacity helped me to educate myself about renovations, articulate what I wanted, and kept me from making purchases that would not have been as optimal as the one I ultimately purchased and now call home. If you are looking for an architect that can really add value through design, talk with Don."
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