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"Para Services is a dream come true for my aging husband and me - with their help, we can now hope to spend the next decade in our own home instead of moving to a retirement community. For our first visit, two highly competent (and personable) technicians showed up and spent the day reviewing everything in our house that could possibly need maintenance or repair. We were astonished by how much they got done. For example, one of them even climbed onto the roof where they found and nailed down some loose shingles. They cleaned the dryer vent (something we’ve never had done before), re-caulked some sections of the bathroom tiles, repaired loose door handles, checked the fire extinguishers, and the list goes on and on. I was especially pleased that they replaced all the burnt-out overhead light bulbs, so now my husband won't have to climb onto a tall ladder. We really look forward to working with Para in the years ahead."

"He is super smart, efficient and creative."

"The job went excellent. Shay repaired about 100 lineal feet of fencing that had blown down. He placed new posts in new concrete. Did all new framing and even got me a great deal on the fence boards from a local supplier rather than paying over double at the big box stores. He really cares about doing a great job and is meticulous and makes sure everything is done right instead of trying to rush through it. I woukd absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for work done around their home or property. I'll be hiring him to rebuild my deck this spring as well!"

"Good job! They worked very hard rain or shine."

"Very pleased with the flooring for my entire apt including the bathroom tile & excellent job on the trim work, skilled cut corners & design. Definitely recommended!"

"I needed help redesigning kitchen we wanted better flooring and a different layout! He made it a painless experience!! I was impressed at the rate with which he worked and the accuracy he was with the agreed upon timeline! My family and I couldn’t find any one better! I would recommend them to my neighbor, coworker or family! 10/10 great job thank you so much!!"

"Pretty good, but I have noticed a lot of soft spots in the flooring and felt that those spots should have been fixed before the flooring was installed. I don’t know what is going to happen over the next few months or years, are these spots going to break thru?"

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Best contractor one could find?Sean Carlstrom and Jerry Williams did all work, themselves, except for drywall, spackling, and granite fabrication and installation. The construction industry recognizes three grades of quality, Good, Better, and Best. Carlstrom does only ?Best.?

I got three estimates. The first was ?Good? in that the contractor wanted to install his standard kitchen on a cost plus basis. The second was ?Better? in that the contractor wanted to do all work, himself, in accordance with our wishes but seemed to lack a full understanding of the scope of the job. Only estimator Jim Sittler and owner Sean Carlstrom were able to grasp the full scope of our project and give us a fair bid for ?Best? quality. They did this with a firm contract.

Carlstrom referred to the plans consistently and never varied. If a question cropped up, they asked and complied with the decision with no sign of resistance or anxiety.
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Para Home Services provides professional home repair and maintenance in Whidbey Island. Our full-time, insured, and background-checked technicians deliver reliable handyman services, appliance repair, and seasonal home maintenance to keep your home in top shape. We offer flat-rate pricing, easy online booking, and expert help for everything from fixture installation and drywall repair to caulking, painting touch-ups, and custom to-do lists. Homeowners also choose us for our signature Whole Home Tune-Ups and ongoing membership plans, designed to prevent costly repairs and keep homes safe, efficient, and stress-free year-round. Whether you need a quick fix or a proactive maintenance plan, Para Home Services is your trusted partner for quality home repairs on Whidbey Island and in the Greater Seattle area.

"We expected work to begin on the project in April, but he did not end up starting until the beginning of May. He projected that the job would take about one month, but when he started he informed us that he did not have a crew and he was doing the work all himself so we figured it could take a bit longer than that. The timeline wasn't a huge concern for us so we did not push him on that too much. By the end of May our front deck was done and we loved it. It was just what we wanted. Things were taking longer than expected, but there was steady progress and we were happy with the work being done. The progress was steady until the end of July when Dan stopped showing up. He also stopped responding to calls, emails, or text messages for one full week. At that point we had paid him significantly more than the amount of work he had completed. At this time the back decks and stairs were started but had no railing. This was concerning for a lot of reasons, but mostly a huge safety concern. We have small children and a dog that have access to that area of our yard. We started to consider taking legal action. Then Dan got in contact with us again. He explained that he had a lot of personal things going on, he was struggling financially, and he was embarrassed to come clean with us. He told us that he would get the railing ordered and finished the job as we agreed. We were skeptical and lost trust, so we met with him in person to all sign a detailed paper contract which lined out the timeline expectations, future payments, and expectation about communication regarding the progress of the deck. After that communication returned to the way that it was at the beginning of the project, we were hearing from him regularly and seeing steady progress aside from a number of hang ups due to ordering and manufacturing of materials. The job was eventually completed by the end of September. In total the job took 4.5 months from start of demo. This was a very frustrating project for us. However, the finished product is beautiful and exactly what we were hoping for. Dan is talented and does great work although his communication and honesty leaves a lot to be desired. We should also note that although Dan finished the project and gave us what we wanted, he continually over-promised throughout the project. At the end of the project he offered several things like deck chairs or comped items to try and compensate but he never came through. For the last two months we have tried to contact him about these things and with other questions about warranties, but we have heard nothing back from him. His work is very high quality, and the price was very competitive. He did throw in some discounts to compensate for the communication issues and I believe we got a great deck for a fair price. But, we still haven't heard from him, and although the things he promised are really just extra, I do have some questions about how the Trex warranties work. I guess I'll figure that out on my own. I would probably not hire him again, but if I did (and what I suggest to anyone that does), is to have him sign a very detailed contract for the work and do not pay him advances unless you can help it. Basically, cover your hind. I believe he is a decent person, but if he can't deliver he might just cut his losses, dissappear and move to another job. That's judging from our experience and a few other reviews."