Harrison Handyman

polite, on time, knowledgeable

I hired DJ Collins/Harrison Handyman to do a major re-model and what ensued was a total nightmare. I gave him many chances to correct mistakes and prove his character is trustworthy. My mistake with Collins was allowing too many chances. I wanted to believe his excuses. I ignored clues, learned after work started, that he can't be trusted. He has a prior business bankruptcy which was not disclosed by Home Advisor, uses an alias instead of real legal name, repeatedly tried to charge me for labor and materials for them repairing their own mistakes, dragged out the contracted work over several months while I waited patiently at the house, often hid/failed to disclose substandard work (i.e., doors won't close, shutters hung upside down, new holes in walls) or actual damage (see below) until I discovered it days later, and failed to honor warranty (i.e., cement porch surface bubbled up horribly because paint not properly applied). I must hire a new contractor to repair damage and do things like paint ceiling around light-fixture, counter bottoms and ends of trim, re-hang microwave so it's level, secure, and drywall not exposed ¾ inch below it. I could go on. One example of damage: They installed new tile and hardwood floor covering throughout the house before all or part of the work was done on bathrooms, kitchen and painting. They didn't cover new floors while workers came and went and trampled on it for days. Collins literally turned over a used floor to me instead of the expensive new one. The new gray bamboo hardwood and tile looked 20 yrs. old. When I insisted he fix the floor damage, Collins promised he'd research the proper way to do it. He didn't because he had a worker apply wax commonly known to be bad for hardwood!!! The waxed surface scratches easily and scuffs. Heartbreaking. I asked Collins for the Home Depot invoice for the hardwood flooring, but he ignored that request & told me he is "done with the floor", even the paint spills and dirty bathroom tile grout. After that, I asked him for help when I discovered some furnishings they had removed were missing from my house. Instead of helping, he had an odd, overly defensive reaction, I thought. At that point, my patience and health had worn out. The above is my opinion based on my personal experience. BTW, I am peer-rated with the highest rank for ethical standards and I have pictures and witnesses.

WARNING. Do not use Harrison Handyman. I hired DJ and company to replace windows. DJ (owner) miss measured all the windows then had his crew install them by filling in with wood planks. I was left with holes and gaps.I fired him on the spot. DJ lied and tired to cover up his mistakes.

Polite, hard-working and considerate.

He did great work and showed up on time!

fast and efficient.

Excellent work will recommend him to anyone