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Dave's Handyman Express
Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,
About us
Hi, I'm Dave, I am a local pro with 25 yrs experience to tackle any small project in your home. Feel free to call me if you have a question or drop me an email. I look forward to hearing from you! There are a few things that prevent most people from getting a home improvement done. If you're not able to get a project done, call a dependable person who has done work like this before. Additional DBAs - The HVAC Guy, Over time pets, smoke and other factors can lead to dirt getting sucked into your air vents. My job is to get rid of everything " foul " trapped inside your homes H-VAC system out. I find the best way to keep clean air moving in the right direction. The H-VAC guy likes to "be green" with mild degreasers and non-toxic anti-microbial fogging. Whether you have slow or no air movement or just a lot of dust, my goal is to meet your needs-quality service means my team will carefully clean and repair your system-using the finest products available. I know that your time is valuable, so when your home you will rest easier after calling someone who cares about your homes air quality. Let me give you a helping hand. You'll love how clean your house feels and how fresh it smells once were done with it. The H-VAC guy is a small business taking pride in stride with years of service in home repairs. Your satisfaction is my goal. For more information, give me a call at 419-937-6964 or See website for additional services. Award winning.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
24 years of experience
Services we offer
Heating, air duct inspection, air duct system cleaning, breakers, brick repainting & concrete repair, ceramic tile, decks, door installation, door repair, dryer vent & cabinet cleaning, electrical, faucets, gutter cleaning and repair, laminate, landscape work, lenoleum, lock installation, odor removal., painting exterior and interior, plumbing, pressure washing, remodel bathrooms and kitchens, toilets, water heaters, window repair, window replacement
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.451 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 67% | ||
| 24% | ||
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Showing 1-25 of 51 reviews
Jacqueline G.
Dec 2014
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Joanne C.
Dec 2014
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Ryan B.
Aug 2014
We were able to come to terms on 3 bathroom painting projects. Overall Dave is very responsive and punctual. He definitely shows up when he says he will and that goes a long way. Finish on paint is ok, but not the best. I think that his dry wall work is very good and prep is pretty good. Overall contractor I would give a good rating or a B. Definitely not as bad as some of the contractors we have utilized so maybe with the market so busy he would be acceptable and does decent work for the price. He definitely finishes his projects as well. Overall B experience.
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to work for [member name removed]. I would possibly have done other work they needed done, but felt they needed someone who could get a large jobs done quickly."
Lindsey M.
Jun 2014
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Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"Thank for using us for the paint job. Yes, Gary has always done a good job. I trust his painting suggestions and so do Angies List customers."
Oksana D.
Jun 2014
called David on Monday for bathroom remodeling. Starts the next day with a promise to be done by Saturday. Day1: very slow removal of old stuff, project is not going fast. Dave adds fees due to unforeseen complexity of the project. Day2, soffet came down,result-lots of cut wires, he puts some kind of foil so it"ll be ok I refuse that. He spends a day to put wires into junction boxes, 4 of them,still some wires wrapped in foil by 4by 4. he's pretty confident it's ok he wants to cover it w dry wall. I call an electrician for a 2nd opinion. Dave moves on to flooring. Tiles are crooked, floor uneven, a big drop in the middle of the floor. He corrects some of the issues on request,it looks awful. Quotes " i'm getting crancky. it is going to be what it's going to be, live with it. " Dave is fired. Electrician charges $400 and states that it was unsafe and unprofessional. He couldn't believe it was real. Floor is ruined! Honestly, there's not enough space to describe how bad it was.
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"Customer asks me to remove her soffit and lighting in the bathroom. After removing it, the wiring was too short to place it back in the ceiling properly. I had to cut and splice it. To be honest, I should have just left the job then instead of trying to be so helpful. A licensed electrician should have been called in to repair the electric but I was trying to save her some money. The tile job took a lot out of me, requiring lots of hours to place each tile exactly where she wanted them. She actually took my level and checked them herself to see if they were perfect. Since when do you hire a guy and then take his tools and tell him to redo his work. She was very polite until the end of the job. Then she threatened me. She said she hoped my insurance was paid up! Very unusual, but I guess I shouldn't have tried to be so helpful with the electrical problem."
Maria B.
Jun 2014
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Paula J.
May 2014
<p>Dave had to be told over and over to repair his mistakes. He installed my shower fixture and said "it's done". I turned the knob on the shower and it was metal scraping metal. He fixed the problem after being told. He acted like he didn't even realize that it was installed incorrectly. He claimed that he knew how to install tile. He ruined $150 worth of mosaic tile. He also used 2 boxes of the porcelain tile. He never used spacers. The gaps between the tiles were wide in some places and narrow in others. He didn't follow the pattern on the mosaic tile. It's a mess. He sat the tub on the floor and built the frame around it rather than build the frame and set the tub down into it. Therefore he stood in my $2000 tub with his shoes, dropped tools and tiles and screws and whatever else while he was working. I noticed the black scuff marks at first and laid a blanket down and told him to stay on that. Then he started to tear off the mosaic tiles he ruined and left a 1/2 inch gash on the top of the tub. The tub is no longer new to us with so much damage. The tiles are ruined. The plumbing is leaking still even after he fixed it over and over again. The job has taken him such a long time because he has had to re do his work so many times. To make things worse, he took it upon himself to hang some drywall and ruined our drywall. That has to be torn down as well. We paid for materials and everything he bought for us, he put in his truck at the end of the day. By the time I caught on, we couldn't figure out what was purchased and what had been used. He kept buying and returning things. On the receipts, he had things crossed off and hand written in. He tried to charge us for personal tools he purchased. And he used lumber we already had in our garage as we told him he could, but used all that and had to buy more. Needless to say, the tub frame was built incorrectly and has to be torn down as it will collapse under the weight of our tub. So basically everything he has done, has to be torn out, plumbing, drywall, tub frame. The electric he wired to w/p tub kept kicking off the breaker. We had to have an electrician come in to fix. He quoted us $4200. We made 2 installments of $1400 two days apart and paid $380 for plumbing materials alone. The damage done is in excess of $5000. He won't answer our calls. Next will be legal action. Take our advise. Don't hire him. You'll be sorry! We fired him but not soon enough!</p> <br />
Maria B.
May 2014
Workers were friendly. The deck was promptly removed, materials were properly disposed of, and the yard was left clean. :) <br />
Kelly G.
Apr 2014
They fixed the heater, and it broke again a couple of months later. The price was $600 the first time. This time, I got a home warranty. They were prompt. They came quickly to fix it the same day, which was good. I don’t know if it was their fault, but the heater broke.
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"I fix a lot of furnaces, heaters, a/c units. I'm sorry but I just don't remember this one. Did I clean your air ducts, install a humidifier or just repair a furnace or water heater? I couldn't find this in my records. Please check to make sure it was THE HVAC GUY Dave's Handyman Express"
William H.
Apr 2014
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Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"I am glad that the fans work. If you ever need to get a hold of me call my cell phone. I don't always get my recorded messages. Sometimes there is a delay getting them. Sorry I didn't call back right away!"
Robert H.
Feb 2014
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Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"Thank you for hiring me to help you with the projects sir!"
Mary M.
Dec 2013
<p>He was courteous, flexible, and knowledgeable of our heating system. Air duct cleaning is a large job in a 2500 square feet home and he used his camera too! My husband is always eager to learn and Dave allowed him to be his assistant. Thank you so much, Dave. We will be getting back to you ...</p> <br />
Judy M.
Dec 2013
He did a great job and he was able to show up within an hour of me calling him because I was without hot water.
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"I always get to local area customers faster and I'm glad this worked out for you!"
Al R.
Oct 2013
<strong>Excellent. Dave was skilled and very efficient. Arrived when due.</strong> <br />
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"Toilet was replaced within 1 hour. Worked out real well. Very nice couple."
Alexander R.
Sep 2013
I was charged $25 additional for the distance of my residence from Dave's home. He sprayed the gutters out, but left some mess on the lawn. He was timely, and arrived when he said he would. <br />
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"I cleaned the gutter and the roof top which was covered in moss. Big house with lots of trees. There was a hole on the other side of your home where the downspot wasn't draining into the tile correctly. You might have had this dug up by now and repaired."
GERALD N.
Jul 2013
It was probably about an hour's job. I've seen him around the neighborhood so sometimes I see him working outside and I caught him one time and made an appointment with him. He was slow on followup thought I had to bug him to come back. It was about some light fixtures and the parts that he had wouldn't fit. It was like recess lighting.
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"I am glad you noticed me and gave me the opportunity to repair your electrical problem. thank you!"
Connie W.
Jun 2013
A skilled, personable, helpful, reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, steady worker. <br /> Responded and came out within a week or so. Neat, clean and punctual. <br /> His hourly fee is higher than others in my area. However, he is the kind of handyman you can hire who will get the job done well. <br /> I'd say "worry free". There was no need for me to be watchful, to clean up anything after him, wonder if he was on the cell phone, or be concerned that he was "messing up". <br /> A quality, worry-free, skilled handyman. <br /> <br /> <br />
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"I am a handyman and I like to multitask. Thank you for the accurate report of my skills and abilities!"
David S.
Jun 2013
I used Them early this year. My experience with Them was really good. They did what they supposed to do and their price was really good. They're excellent workers.
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"It's always a pleasure to work in my customers home. We are always trying to do the best possible work and the most affordable price."
Mike G.
Jun 2013
<p> We are pleased with the overall appearance of our new bathroom. It was, however, a long process. One of our concerns before beginning the project was maintaining cleanliness in the rest of the house while the construction was happening because we have an 18 month old running around. We discussed this with Dave and he assured us that he would take measures to keep the dust and debris out. He did cover his walking path and hang up a couple of plastic sheets, but he made no attempt to clean up the daily buildup until about 10 days into the project and also stored tools and supplies in areas of the house that were not being worked on. While Dave is obviously skilled at home improvements, he lacks attentiveness to detail. His phone was also a major distraction. Sometimes it seemed like he forgot what he was doing before it rang, resulting in unfinished work. For example, he had to remove the new drywall in the shower area so that he could glue the walls down, which he failed to do when he first put them up, which caused them to shift and be unstable. A few days after the job was completed, we discovered that the toilet tank had not been tightened down on one side when it sprung a leak. He also put a 4" scratch in the new laminate floor while he was installing it, which caused us to have to buy another pack of boards ($66). While there were a lot of mistakes made, Dave was always willing to correct them. To reiterate, we are happy with the overall job, there were just a lot of inconveniences along the way. </p> <p> </p> <br />
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"Sorry about the toilet leak [member name removed]. I will always remember that hallway! It did take a lot longer to do that job than I expected it to. I hope your enjoying the bathroom."
David B.
Apr 2013
It went well. <br />
Response from Dave's Handyman Express
"I enjoy doing small carpentry projects like doors. Thanks for the review!"
Bryan H.
Mar 2013
I believe the work was done well and effeciently. There were some cracks left in the paint around the hole made for the fan housing that are visible even with cover on the fan. Crew doing work put the insulation back after I asked them to without complaining and pointed out the cracks in the paint. Person giving estimate was very professional and prompt with return of estimate. I was originally told it would be a while before it was completed but happened quicker due to weather. Estimated price stated it was a four hour job but only took them 3. Overall it was a good experience and I would use them again. <br />
Tim K.
Feb 2013
Called Dave and asked to get a quote on short notice. Dave responded and came back the next day, a Saturday, to do the work. <br /> Dave did a great job, was very concientence of keeping the work areas clean, and finished things in a very timley manner. <br /> I would highly recommend himto others. <br />
MARK B.
Feb 2013
Things went very well in the beginning with the handyman. After we did not use him for the roof things were no longer great with him. We were unable to come in contact with him from that point on. I will not be using him in the future.
Bertha S.
Jan 2013
The price was fair the owner David was punctual but a little hard to contact.I felt some of the equipment used was faulty and needed to be replaced but overall the work done was satisfactory and I would use the service again. <br />
Joanne G.
Dec 2012
This is the third time we have used Dave. He has installed trim, replaced columns on the front porch and today we had him install light fixtures. Dave shows up when he says he will. Although the installation was lengthy, he stayed until he was finished and kept a great attitude. We will definitely use him again. <br />
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FAQ
Dave's Handyman Express is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
Dave's Handyman Express accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Dave's Handyman Express does not offer free project estimates.
No, Dave's Handyman Express does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Dave's Handyman Express offers emergency services.
No, Dave's Handyman Express does not offer warranties.