Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They went above & beyond. Excellent work & customer service skill."
Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
"Very well. Honest company and did a great job, very neat and professional. I would recommend them to anyone needing anything under the umbrella of home repair or remodeling."
Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"John and his helper Nathan did an excellent job!! They arrived when they said they were going to an hung a 65 inch tv and a 50 inch tv with no problem at all! The job was done in a timely manor. Both were very professional and friendly! The price was reasonable too!! I would highly recommend and trust the work of Affordable Home Repair for any job! Just an fyi…I told him I would take care of cord hanging down."
Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
We offer quality service at a reasonable price! We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, electrical work, maintenance, installations, wood resurfacing, decks, patios, landscaping, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized detailed approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule an estimate today! \n
Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Justin came by for a consultation and really educated me on the project. He was very professional. It was installed in About 4 weeks from the consultation. Others were months before they could get to my project!"
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Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hand rail for basement steps. Assemble new computer desk with 1000 parts. Power wash front and back deck replace bad boards and waterproof paint and stain"
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Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Estimator called to schedule a time to meet. He was approximately hour late but apologized for being late. Was very professional and courteous. Discussed options and recommendations for scope of work. He called the owner after we stated work was too expensive and arrived at a price we liked. We have reservations regarding a large oak tree and protecting the roots. The next day we received a call to assure us how the roots will be protected with a special membrane.
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Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Sal was recommended to us by a friend that found him here on Angie's List. We had him completely gut our bathroom to the studs. Overall he did a great job. Everything was undated that needed to be including plumbing, exhaust fan, mold resistant wet area dry wall etc. The shower he built turned out perfect and we get compliments from everyone thats sees it. At first we thought his price was a little high, but we are so glad we went with him. You actually do get what you pay for. I gave him a "B" under responsiveness only because we had to wait approx 6 weeks for him to schedule the work. With that said it is a good comfortable feeling to know that he is that busy and in such a high demand. I would recommend Scott to anybody that wants a honest quality job done at an affordable price point.
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+8
Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
Credit card accepted
"very well, they aloways do a great job and we are very happy with the service"
+25
Serving New City, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"We had a huge tree dropped. He took care of cutting up the tree and disposal of the branches and limbs."
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