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"Overall, it went pretty well, though there were some gotchas that future customers should be wary of. 1) At the time of the estimate, I specifically asked about whether a permit was needed and if so who was responsible for getting it. FiveStar indicated that a permit would be needed and getting it was their responsibility. However, they did not get it. A city inspector caught them doing unpermitted work on the final day of installation. He was kind enough to let them finish what they were doing with the instruction that they rectify the permit issue afterwards. FiveStar told me that they were trying to save me money by skipping the permit. At no time had I indicated that cutting legal corners to save money was an option. In fact, I would have thought that my questioning about the permit process would have conveyed my interest in doing things according to the city regulations. (I think they were actually saving themselves some expense and effort.) If the inspector had caught them at a different time in the process and been less accommodating and enforced a stop work order, I could have been left with gaping holes in my house for several days while the permit issue was resolved. Lesson learned: ensure that workers have the appropriate permit in hand when they show up for work. 2) I had expected that the house would be tidied up each day after work was completed. That was not the case. Drop cloths and debris cluttered various rooms. This was not a huge deal in my case, but it is something for future customers to clarify with the company. 3) The workers did some repair of cracks in the wall by a couple of the windows. It appears that the mud was flung somewhat sloppily. I found globs of it on adjoining walls and on nearby furniture. Fortunately, the furniture was already somewhat worn, so I could take this in stride. Lesson learned: if you have furniture or other items that you want to ensure are well protected, do it yourself, even though the contract says that they will cover furniture and use drop cloths. 4) Some of the screens did not fit properly, leaving gaps for insects to get into the house. It took two attempts to get the right-size screens. The first attempt failed because the replacement screens were not ordered at the right size, according to the manufacturer. I don't know why the original screens didn't fit properly. This was resolved with some patience (since the screens had to be made to order). Proper fit of the screens is something to watch out for."

"It went great! My door couldn’t move at all and now it’s sliding better than it ever has! I most definitely recommend there services !"

"SGK came out and replaced 4 of our windows earlier this year. The team was professional and helpful from the office staff down to the installers. We love our new windows and we won't hesitate to use SGK again for future projects."

"Job went great! Ishmael and his co-worker Jarnel literally carried our upright piano from its current spot, up two stairs, and down two stairs to it's new spot. Each time they put the piano down, they did it gently and with great care. No bumping or dropping! Would definitely hire them again for any heavy lifting."

"Did what they said they would do, including making adjustments and minor repairs to sprinkler heads. Also, for a very small additional charge, repaired a leaking valve."

"Bought an Angies List deal for handyman service.  Below are the cliffs notes on my interaction.  I felt this was a huge waste of my time, so it warranted a review.  Apparently painting and extending a step don't fall under "Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, installations & general chores."  Still, they get a net positive for letting me know up front.
Anatomy of my interaction with this provider:
Me:
Could you give me a time estimate on:
1.  installing faucet
2.  Extending a step down step
3.  Realigning a door
4.  Baby-proofing 10 drawers
Provider
1. Is step concrete or wood? This is hard to determine time without seeing.
2. Babyproof, 1.5 hr
3. Realign doorframe, 2 hr. Does not include any painting. 
4. Kitchen faucet, 2 hr
Me:
Step is wood (attach picture)
What's an estimate to paint two car garage
Provider
The floor work and painting are not work I want
Me:
The step is actual the main reason for purchasing the Angie's lists. Do you have a list of services you do want?  
Provider:
I suggest you contact Angie's and request a refund on the coupons you purchased.

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"Sid doesn't cover our area and tried hard to give me a referral or some suggestions, ultimately he said if we still came up dry,  to call him back & he would make the drive our way. Very kind and helpful. Would love to find a handyman to work with like him in the Peninsula!!
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"Gil came early and finished the repair within about 20 minutes."

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"Manuel did a good job overall. The project took almost twice as long as he estimated. This was due to a variety of factors - difficult soil to dig in, Manuel having some other commitments for certain days and partial days, as well as I believe a general under-estimation of the work on his behalf. Through all these delays he was very patient, flexible, and continued to focus on quality. I also had Manuel do several small things related to the fence that were not originally included such as helping me move the lumber, disposing of some other debris, etc. He was very flexible and willing to do this (at additional cost). In the end, although the project had been fixed-cost, he expected additional payment due to it taking twice as long. On the one hand I understood he had not made the profit he expected and truly deserved from this project. On the other hand, it was a fixed-price job and I did not change the scope so it really wasn't my problem to compensate him for mis-estimating the time required. We ended up agreeing on some additional payment and probably we both had mixed feelings about how fair it was. I understood in detail how to build this slightly unusual (though not that bizarre) fence design and I provided Manuel detailed instructions and feedback throughout. Overall he did a good job and was patient and flexible. I would hire him again for future work but would be sure to clarify the nature of the price and work very very clearly."