The Good Guys Handyman

The owner Christian came out to see about fixing my pocket door. He was really nice and professional, and also gave me a really good breakdown of what was happening with the door and why it wasn't working. He took his time and was really straightforward with what the issues were, the amount of time that the project would take, and the projected cost.

While we aren't moving forward with fixing the door just yet, I will be calling The Good Guys for other projects because I appreciated his honesty and straightforwardness.

We needed to replace three ceiling light fixtures with fans before the summer heated up. After submitting a request online I had an electrician out within 48 hours. The service was quick, professional, kind, and under the estimate. Seriously impressed!

This is one of those reviews I hate to write...because I hate that more people will learn how AMAZING these guys are and then I'll have to wait for their availability!

Chris, Ty and Jaime are the best of the best. We started using them for small repairs around our first condo - some painting here, a light there -- they were quick, easy to work with and always available. They'd even show me (a good guy but DEFINITELY not a handyman) how they did it. When we installed a washer/dryer, they did it all -- installing outlets, repairing drywall and more. They even installed ethernet for us in the depths of the pandemic!

We decided to move for some more space and knew we wanted to update the paint and lighting from the previous owners. We asked Chris and team if they'd be willing to come the week before we closed and help us with a list of updates.

Not only did they show up and provide a very fair quote -- Chris and Jaime even came back the day before Easter to FINISH painting. Who does that? Chris is a fastidious painter and he did an incredible job. Ty even came back later to hang another fixture and replace a breaker he heard buzzing.

They went above and beyond and are ALWAYS the first people I will call when I need some help around the house.

Thanks guys - always appreciate you and everything you've done for our homes over the years.

We engaged Chris to scrape off peeling paint from a few spots across 3 ceilings and to fully repaint one of the ceilings and just prove patch and spot paint the others.
He worked quietly and efficiently, and the ceilings look great. Thanks, Chris!

You can't beat the quality or the service.  Did a beautiful job painting my two rooms, mounting a tv, installing shelves and some patch work around the house.  The neighbors were also very pleased with the drywall and paint matching project that was done last year as well.  Super professional and communicative.  You can't go wrong.

Needed a vintage door installed with barn door hardware to cover my stacking washer/dryer. Chris got back to quickly to discuss the project and estimate a quote. Got me on their schedule right way.

Jamie did the install. He addressed any issues, went to the store to pick up items my project needed, explained the process along the way, and delivered a well done product at the end.

I am looking forward to using them for future projects in my unit and around the condo building.

Hadn't needed a go to handyman in Chicago until today.  We just had a variety of electrical odd jobs stacking up related to outlets not working, fans needed installed and some of my not so handy work to be corrected.  

Everything was really smooth, easy to communicate with, book an appt, simple online payment via credit card.

Really happy with the price.  Previous experience with this type of work had been pricier and Ty was very personable, respectful, wore a mask and cleaned up after each job appropriately.

Just saved these folks in my Yelp collection as one of our Go To Guys for any type of help we may need around the house, or any more of my handy work that needs undoing :)

So happy with the service I received from TGGH team. From the scheduling process to the help from Ty the electrician. They were not only the most reasonably priced, but they were also efficient. Ty was polite and on time. He explained the issue and what he needed to do to fix it. He was done quickly and all was fixed and back to normal. As a homeowner, I always need something fixed and I will definitely use TGGH team in the future!

We worked with Ty and Jamie for a lot of mini projects across our home from lighting , new wiring , fixing up our stairs, Ethernet, weather proofing , locks, patching , etc.
they are some of the best folks to work with, up front pricing, easy to schedule.

Even through the difficult COVID times, they were always clean with their work, wore masks, and really easy to coordinate daily work with. They gave us tons of ideas on solving the issues we had and worked to get timely and cost conscious solutions. I would hire them in a jiffy for most home projects . Alas with quality people they are busy so book ahead .

Chris was responsive in coming out to review and provided a quote in a timely manner for painting most of the interior of our home. They painted everything (ceilings, walls, and trim) for most of our living area. They also completed numerous repairs to drywall and replaced some lights. I would definitely recommend.

Pleasant to work with for a few projects but then ghosted and flaked on the most recent project resulting in us to having to call up a bunch of other contractors with only days until tenant move-in.  I understand if you need to cancel a project, but I would have thought that 3 days worth of work previously would have at least earned us a text or phone call saying so.  Please don't string along other customers like this in the future.

Highly recommend The Good Guys Handyman. Jamie came by to repair our outdoor vents and remove a bath mirror. He also provided us advice on some future work we were looking into. He was personable and did a great job with the work. He also double checked with us to make sure the repairs were what we expected. We will be using them for our future handyman needs. Thanks guys!

After multiple back and forth communications with Chris (initial response was significantly delayed), he agreed to do a site visit at my property on 7/13/21 to provide a quote, Chris stated he will respond to me to schedule a time for the next day, he didn't call back and did not respond to a text asking him to confirm a time the day of. Frustrating to say the least and poor customer service, a simple text or call letting a customer know you can't provide your services or a quote is the bare minimum.

I needed a faucet replaced in my kitchen. Chris answered my initial call quickly and communicated everything I needed to know. I got the quote quickly after and was able to schedule something the same day.

He was in communication the day of the installation and picked up a faucet for installation without the need for me to do anything.

The installation was quick and efficient. I'm 100% satisfied with the service and will use definitely use Chris again for my next job.

Having been very pleased with Jaime, I scheduled a canned light installation with them. Ty was very professional and knowledgeable. I had no ceiling lights at all in my house, so Ty had to pull wires from my plug create a new place on the wall for switches, create holes where the lights would go and wire it all. He worked very clean, efficient and professional - I felt like I was in good hands the entire time.

And wow - what a huge difference it made! I am extremely happy with the installation and will be calling them for more things that need to be fixed in my house.

We hired them to patch some walls, paint window casings, caulk around the bathtub and remove and clean up some wiring in the ceiling from an old smoke detector. The guys were great and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend

I have used The Good Guys for two projects, a small bathroom remodel & installing new kitchen cabinets. In both instances, they did a fantastic & professional job. Both times they sent Jamie to do the work, who was great about asking questions, communicating what he was doing, and explaining various options along with his recommendation.

In both instances, the time it took came in under the estimated time, which was nice as it helped save a little money.

We've hired Good Guys Handyman for multiple jobs we've been tackling after moving into our house. Ty put an electrical outlet in our master walk-in closet, secured an electrical outlet in our kitchen island, and swapped out a bunch of bathroom vanity fixtures. He also installed GFI outlets in our garage and moved the location of our dining chandelier electrical box and installed the chandelier (pictured). Jamie has done dry wall repair for us, changed the swing on our master bedroom door, and installed a door in the trellising under our deck so we could have under deck access, among other things. Chris repainted our kitchen island (pictured). We have been incredibly happy with everything they've done for us, which is why we keep coming back to them time and again. They are kind, personable, and great to work with. I've always felt like they've had ample expertise for the jobs they've done for us. We recommend them wholeheartedly!

I had been trying to get someone to come fix a leaky pipe behind a wall with no luck. Chris got back to my yelp request almost immediately.
Chris and Jamie are very professional in their work. Chris showed me everything he was working on and explained everything clearly. The work was down efficiently, cleanly, and just looks really good. I definitely recommend these guys and will no doubt use them again.

Contacted Good Guys to touch up paint in our condo to get it ready to sell and am happy with the result! Their turnaround time was fast and Chris was great about walking me through what he'd need to do and how long it would take. And, he noticed that a couple lights were out and took the initiative to put in new bulbs in one, and was available to fix the other that was broken. Both he and Jamie were professional and friendly. Happy to have found a good handyman and will be using Good Guys again in the future!

We needed repairs within a tight timeframe and as soon as we contacted The Good Guys Handyman, we knew they could help us to get the work done.  We spoke on the phone, sent them a list of needed repairs and had a quote within a day.  They promised they could meet our timeline and got the work completed three days before our deadline.  They were skilled, efficient, and helpful.  We will be keeping their number close at hand whenever we need help in the future.

Well it started off good.  I reached out to Chris and explained that I had some water damage in my rental property.  I gave Chris the number to my tenant so he could arrange a time that worked out for both of thm was having a new roof installed which was the cause of the water damage.  Once I explained the roof was being replaced I thought he would give an estimate and be able to start work.   That's when I never heard from him again.

Professional, polite, straight up good guys!

Both Chris and Adrian were very courteous and professional throughout the process. Chris made clear communications with me, and Adrian did an excellent job onsite. I couldn't have asked for more for a home repair.

Thank you, Good Guys!

Excellent service! Jamie of The Good Guys installed a slide out, under the counter shelf for garbage. He was courteous and did an excellent job installing the shelving. I highly recommend The Good Guys and most definitely will use their craftsmanship again.

This company is amazing! They were able to scheduled an appointment within 3 days. I had a badly dog damaged wall and needed some expertise in dog proofing. The owner and employees were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. My wall and dog proofed apartment is beautiful looking. Also, they are awesome in customizing requests. This is the BEST handyman service I have found!!!!!

This is the second time we have used this company. Jamie spent 6 hours working with us. He was so thorough, precise, professional and extremely patient.  He hung our curtains and several TVs, frames and heavy mirrors. We will never have to use anyone else ever again and will continue to refer them to everyone we know. He even cleans up after he is done. I have them on speed dial!

Chris runs a great business that really fills a need in Chicago. We needed one wall painted, and when I contacted painters they seemed put off by the small size of the job and gave me lofty quotes. Chris specializes in smaller jobs, so his quote was much more reasonable. He had availability really soon, and he brought every single supply other than the paint which I already owned. Most importantly, the project turned out awesome. I'd use Chris again in a heartbeat!

Chris was great to deal with on the business side -- I like that everything (quotes, payment, etc) was electronic.

Jamie did an awesome job on the actual drywall work.  Explained enough to be helpful but not too much to be condescending.

All in all a great experience.

We had a list of repairs and projects that needed to be done. Jamie did a fantastic job on all the carpentry work, especially the expert installation of a wooden screen door on our 1919 Chicago Bungalow. The craftsmanship is amazing! The finished product surpassed my expectations!!
Ty installed an outdoor light fixture for us. He is a highly competent electrician who knows his trade extremely well. He took great care to make sure we understood how to address any problems that might arise, before he left.
The expert work, is matched by the note worthy customer care of The Good Guys... Chris sent me a very clear, detailed and fairly priced proposal, in advance. He also took a lot of extra time helping me figure out what I was doing wrong accepting the proposal online. Taking the extra time to do that, speaks volumes about the importance of customers to The Good Guys Handyman.

I recently contacted this handyman service to complete a few things I wasn't able to do being 8months pregnant. I wanted them to hang up a few frames, change a light fixture, fix some laminate floor issues we were having and most importantly complete our nursery. I spoke to Chris, the owner, to set up a time and discussed my budget. He was very friendly and accommodating and super transparent throughout the entire process. Their two man package is definitely the way to go. Jaime and Adrian are an outstanding pair and work efficiently. In fact they were so efficient that I actually came in a tad under budget!

Our nursery is absolutely beautiful. They added a pocket door for privacy, assembled the crib and dresser, painted the room, installed a closet system, changed the light fixture and hung up book shelves and frames. They truly did a phenomenal job and I will most definitely call them up for my next project. Pictures coming soon!

Having read other reviews stating that contractors arrived to the job without the appropriate supplies, I was certain to ask Christian beforehand if his crew would like to see the job in person versus photos...he declined. Seeing as they charge by the hour...I'm going to need them to arrive to my job 100% prepared and ready to complete it in a timely manner.  I was informed that I was welcome to cancel and shop elsewhere. Thank you sir...that's exactly what I will be doing. Quality work is important, but so is top-notch customer service and gaining/maintaining trust. Their response time was also not the best. Two stars however for the small bit of effort that was given.

Update: Sadly their professional response to this post was neither short or factual (as promised) and I have the email trail to back that up. The bottom line is there are better suited businesses out there for customers like me who request quotes because we want complete transparency...and then there are others ok with your oke doke response of we don't provide solid quotes... - Glad you never step foot on the job as well. Cheers!

Great service, reliable and communication. They were able to fit me in on last minute notice. A little pricey but it is what it is.

Will definitely use again!  Jamie and Adrian very thorough and talked us through step by step everything he was taking care of.  Professional, courteous, and left our apartment spotless.  

One thing I'd do in the future more clearly is ask what kind of fixtures are necessary.  We called in advance to ask what they had on hand, and were told that they would have everything on hand to set up shelves.  Unfortunately, when Jamie arrived, he did not have what he needed and it took two hours round trip for a run to the hardware store.  Had the dispatchers provided a clearer picture in advance of exactly what they would have had on hand, we would have picked up the hardware ourselves in advance and saved everyone a little time (and us some money).

Overall a positive experience and will definitely use again.

***UPDATE**** After our service, my husband and I noticed that the shelf installed was a little wobbly - there was some instability in the drywall that caused some cracking along the shelving brackets.  Even though the drywall stability was completely unrelated to Jaime and Adrian's service, Jamie came back to our unit today and fully repaired the shelf at no additional cost.  We just paid for the new hardware.  Incredible customer service and we couldn't be happier!

I needed to enclose my second bedroom and Good Guys did a fantastic job. They installed the glass panels to give it some natural light and installed a door. They were easy to communicate with and did a great job.

Chris and team did an excellent job repairing some holes and damage to the walls in the condo. They were prompt in their replies and came in very close to estimate. When you look at the before and after you cannot even tell that there were holes in the wall. They managed to repair the damage and match the existing paint color perfectly. In the future, if I need a handy man I will start with this the Good Guys Handyman.

Had TY for electrical problems and found he did a great job. Decided to go back to have a yard fence built and Jaime created a fantastic fence. Will continue to use this company.

Excellent! From the appointment scheduling to the final results. Highly recommend for everyone looking for a reliable handyman who does quality work. Jamie and Adrian are the best

I was really impressed with not only the quality of the work that was completed, but also with the communication throughout the project. Chris was very clear on the pricing and availability, and Jaime always made it very clear what they were doing, how many hours it was going to take and what I like most, he didn't make any decisions on my behalf unless I asked him to. If there were two ways of doing something, he would always ask which I would prefer and would explain the pros and cons of each one.
They were polite, timely and the quality of the work was great.

I couldn't have asked for more professional and experienced handymen. I want to thank Chris for being so patient with me attentive to the help I needed in my condo and such clean and precise work. I was able to come home to my mirrors hung perfectly, my TV hung and set. For someone like me who's not so tech savvy that was a dream to come true. It's a hard these days to find someone reliable to come on time as they were as scheduled and to do the work as requested I would definitely come back here and have them do anything else that I need done in my place I would recommend them to everyone I know and that's why I'm writing this yelp review so again thank you.

We used Christian and his crew to redo our condo. Excellent experience. He was very upfront about what needed to be done and costs associated with the project. Being relatively new to rehabbing, he was able to do our project, bringing in outside expertise when needed.

Also, he told us what to avoid to reduce our cost. Very helpful. I would highly recommend to anyone needing a small or large job done.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. This company provided me a quote of $742 to repaint a tiny bathroom. They then proceeded to do the job and work well beyond the scope of the quote without notifying me or asking permission, and charged me over $1200! When I brought this up to the owner, he insisted that their quotes are rough estimates and that the actual price price owed by the customer can vary once the job is complete. Vary by nearly $500? On a small project? This reeks of unprofessionalism and overcharging, especially since they had already seen the job that needed to be done - in person! - so the quote should've at least been in the ballpark of the final invoice. Not so in this case. AVOID. AVOID. AVOID.

I needed a carpenter in a pinch, and Chris and Adrian were very straightforward, communicative, and flexible. Adrian was at my property within an hour and saved me having to reschedule other work. Workmanship was great, Adrian is very knowledgeable and amiable. Will definitely look for their help again in the future.

The Good Guys Handyman service are SUCH good guys.  

We just completed our home inspection and are looking forward to moving out of state soon.  On our report there were a few electrical items outstanding - I called around and TGGH were the first to answer, the fastest to come out, honest in assessing what we actually needed done (so saved us cash) and were all around good people.

If we could take Chris with us; we would!  What a gem.  My only regret is that we found Chris and TGGH right before leaving the state.

Simply put they did a fine job till we needed them to come back. Not the courtesy of a return call.
Several messages to them& no answer.
They do ok job, we paid immediately but their follow up is abysmal at best. Guess they are too busy to respond to several requests to come back.
Life's too short to waste time with unreliable handymen.

We replaced the floors in our condo which left an ugly gap between the new floors and the baseboards/door frames. We also had to get it back up for sale as soon as humanly possible. I called around to about 8 carpenters that all scoffed at such a small and odd job. I finally found The Good Guys and my luck totally turned around! Chris was able to come out for a quote the next day and Jamie completed the carpentry work and painting right in time for us to get listed again. I cannot thank them enough! Chris and Jamie are so nice and wonderful to work with. I'll be referring all my Chicago-area friends to them from now on!

The Good Guys Handyman is an excellent service. We are remodeling our bathroom and they came in to install the drywall and cement board for the shower and floor. Their pricing is competitive and we had a quote and were scheduled within an hour of calling. Adrian was professional, fast and did excellent work. We will recommend them to anyone and definitely use them on our next project.

Jamie was fantastic. I used Good Guys for 2 projects, both were done well. Jamie was very professional and polite. I would definitely use them again.

Chris and Adrian took care of my repair needs on a very prompt basis. While their rates are higher than many providers, their services are worth the value if you want good quality work and reliable service.  Chris provided great communication throughout the project, and he was professional and attentive.  Adrian completed his work within the time that I expected (i.e. no dragging task time to up-charge) and he also provided suggestions to reduce the cost of repairs.  I value the integrity that both Chris and Adrian bring to this business, and i would pay for this value service anytime!

Chris and his team were awesome. They put together our kids' swingset that turned out to be a heavy duty mother effer with a few surprises. They stayed at it all day, taking care to make sure it was safely assembled and walked us through the steps should we have bumps in the road. Super polite, super professional, and solid work. Also responsive! And ridiculously easy to book with. A breeze from start to finish (at least for me, the guys definitely did a bunch of hard work).

LOW and BEHOLD .... LOOK NO FURTHER!!!
I had called 8 different handyman services off Yelp that also had great star reviews! You know how you get the feeling of if someone will be good or not just off the phone? Well Chris was the one!! He was so accommodating! We even got disconnected while we were talking and my son woke up so I couldn't call back right away. He not only tried to call me back but three times. He showed up the very next day on time with his brother Jaime. They were both very nice, courteous and trustworthy! I was even given helpful tips on a few things!
I'm in the real estate industry so I know good work when I see it! I feel these days good work is hard to find! They were so efficient and were in and out in no time! They cleaned up after themselves and left our home near and tidy too!
Look no further! These ARE your guys!!
THANK YOU!!

Chris and his brother did a great job for me, repairing my staircase and replacing a section of damaged down spout. Professional, quality work, reasonable price. Definitely would recommend.

Chris was very responsive and flexible for appointment setup. He and Jamie came to our condo and did a ton of work within 8 hours, including a lot of painting, high ceiling curtain hanging, picture hanging, and several  fixes that were left by another contractor I hired before. They have been super friendly, listened to our needs, and provided options for us to choose. We were very happy about the final outcome, and their price was pretty competitive. One minor potential improvement area I would suggest is to arrive on time (about half an hour late today). It was not a big deal for me because in the end I really loved the style and quality of their work, but being on time would definitely make the business even better. I will choose Chris and Jamie again for any future project.

Can't say enough great things about Chris at C&E Handyman! We first met Chris a year ago when we were readying our home to sell (after seeing his positive reviews on Yelp).
We are so lucky we made the call! Chris and his team visited our home and helped us conquer tedious projects, such as replacing light fixtures, patching and repairing walls, painting, and more.

His team did an amazing job, going above and beyond our expectations!  They were fast, efficient, and so considerate with our belongings. Their attention to detail was superior, and we were equally as impressed with how wonderfully tidy the team kept work areas!

Beyond pure skill level, it is Chris' friendly personality and demeanor that made the experience really enjoyable. We have since purchased a new condo and have already called upon Chris to make this house a personalized home. We are currently working with Chris and the C&E team to make updates to our kitchen! (Great things are in the works!)

High recommended for any project - large or small!

Chris and his brother did a great job quickly diagnosing and solving our water issue. I would definitely recommend them and will use them again.

I was able to easily book an appointment and Chris was able to work with my schedule. Adrian and Jamie came onsite and after reviewing my building we came to an agreement on what needed to be done. They were honest and suggested that some work I thought I needed didn't actually need to be done. They were completed with their work close to their initial estimation. They reviewed all their work with me and gave me an understandable and concise overview on what they did. I will definitely use their services again if needed!

Coordinating a convenient time was not a problem and we knocked out most of what we planned to accomplish in the time we had assumed.

I highly recommend!! I contacted Chris and he was super quick to responding with the earliest availability and quote. Jaime came out the very next day...on time and completed the job. He put up my wallpaper, heavy marble shelving, picture frames, and a curtain rod. He was professional, quick, and very informative.

Good Guys are fantastic. I called Chris with a moderate project proposal - he got back to me within 30 minutes and Jamie was able to come out to do the work the very next morning. Not only were they remarkably quick to respond, but they explained exactly what they were going to do and how. The work Jamie did was thorough, professional, and very well done. I would call Good Guys again for any handyman project.

Was very happy with this service!  

Had a problem with a bathroom sink that I suspected could be resolved without involving a plumber.  My usual handyman service couldn't get someone out for 2 weeks so I discovered Good Guys on Yelp and gave them a call.

Chris listened to my description of the problem and even had me text him a video of the leak so he could assess the situation.  Quickly responded with his assessment and quote and a couple of times they could repair within a few days.  Price was very reasonable.  Loved that I was able to get some insight into the problem and repair costs so quickly!

Chris showed up on time, was professional, kind and efficient.  Would highly recommend - will use these guys again for sure!

Chris and his team were incredibly prompt and accommodating.  They are great at communicating and highly efficient.  I would recommend them a thousand times over!

The door leading to our rooftop deck was leaking when it rained and causing all sorts of water damage. Turns out the door frame had rotted out, so we needed someone to replace the door casing and install a new storm door. Jamie was the project manager and was very personable and professional and thorough. The whole job was done within 4 hours.  Would definitely work with again!

I reached out to them about a couple of small home repairs. We had a nice conversation and we tentatively agreed for an appointment in a few days. Chris said he would call me later that day to confirm the appointment and give me a time. After two days I heard nothing from him. I texted him a few times with no response. I made other arrangements. Very strange and unprofessional.

Chris did a great job fixing things around our condo that needed to be fixed before we sold it. He was very knowledgable and honest with the work that he was doing. Transparency is big with me and he kept me up to speed with everything he was doing.

Good service with quality, reasonable price. Very responsive and upfront with opinions

Chris and his team were great to work with. Very professional and helpful in answering my questions. And I was THRILLED with the results. Will definitely use them again.

I used them back in April 2017 as I needed to repaint my condo and Chris came out to take a look and provided a detailed description of what will be done such as preparing the walls, patches minor holes. They also found an issue with my bathroom wall and called to confirm on how I wanted them to proceed. Overall, Chris and his brother did a great job. There were minor details that we didn't quite agree with so next time use them I would make sure to keep a detailed list of things that was agreed to so that there is no misunderstanding. I would recommend them.

Chris and his team saved the day! I recently bought a home and hired another handyman service to paint, replace all the doors, moldings, and fix the drywall. What a huge mistake. They destroyed my new home and brand new moldings. I will post the pictures of the mess they created. I called C&E and they came to the rescue. They had to redo everything and I so regret not going with them in the first place. They did such an amazing job and even helped me cut costs by saving some of the door moldings and gave the idea of adding decorative casing to keep me on budget! I am ever so grateful to Chris and his team at C&E!!! Really take the advice....call Chris V at C&E!!!! I'll be calling C&E to redo my basement!!! More pics to come!!

I really enjoyed working with Chris and Adrian for our custom cabinet installation. Chris was very open and his communication was on-point, which is so rare in this industry. Adrian was out to install within a few business days and really worked with us to make sure we got what we wanted, especially when little hiccups were encountered along the way (not a single plumb wall in our entire house? Not a problem!) I will call The Good Guys again in the future for sure.

Having just moved into a new apartment, I called on C&E Handymand  to do some patch-up work in the master bedroom and I decided to also paint to my liking.  They did an excellent job!! Price was right on spot!  Quick, efficient and CLEAN!!! Yes, they cleaned up after themselves without me having to clean for myself afterwards.

Oh!  In the interim, the chinsie boards that came with my bed cracked and these guys went out and replaced the thin boards with some sturdy one's.  It was sort of on a spur of the moment request, but they were very accommodating to my mishap!! GREAT JOB GUYS!  WILL DEFINITELY CALL ON THEM FOR MY NEXT NEEDS!

Had a great experience setting up two outdoor security cameras with Jaime and Adrian's help. They were able to fit me in on short notice. I very much appreciated how communicative the team was. Jaime called me when he was a few minutes away, checked in with questions during the job to be sure it was satisfactory, and made sure that I was aware of their progress when it looked like they needed more time than originally anticipated. While my total cost was a bit more per hour than I had been quoted by others, having two guys come (versus one) likely did make a difference in how quickly they got it done. Looking forward to having them back.

I had a three tasks that needed to be done at my place and the Good Guys handled them all within a reasonable timeframe and on my budget. They were very clear about communicating my options for certain tasks and how that would impact their time, materials and the quality of the job. Communication was great. As with most handymen, it helps to have whatever paint or materials you might need on hand--like original paint that matched my walls, but I knew they'd need to go get some items--which was fine. They were courteous, quick and the projects look good. I would use them again.

Fast service from call to complete.  Very thorough, found a door and stained to match hundred year old wood work Great work!

Needed some custom built-in shelving, after receiving a number of quotes I decided to go with the Good Guys Handyman as they were very fairly priced and incredibly responsive from start to finish. Given the size of the shelving needed they also helped with a number of aspects I had not considered on the design to make sure it would be durable.

I was constantly kept updated with photos to show progress and make sure design was in line with what I asked for, end product was completed it to an excellent quality. They were in and out in 2 days leaving the place as clean as what it was before hand. Highly recommend these guys!

I ordered a large piece of furniture that the instructions said needed three people to assemble. Called The Good Guys and got lucky that Jaime had a cancellation was able to stop by within a couple hours. He stayed until after 7pm and got the furniture assembled beautifully with very little help from me despite the instructions calling for three people... and despite my large dog laying within a few inches of where he was trying to work at all times :-) Was also a really nice guy who I felt comfortable having in my home. I'm going to be using them in the future for drywall repair and other projects around the house.

I found this contractor through the Yelp app, and decided to use him. The prices I was quoted were very competitive, and the outcome was phenomenal. Working with Chris was a delightful experience. I found him to be very easy to work with because he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The site was left very clean upon completion, and the job was finished in a timely manner. I have even requested a second quote for this contractor to work on our next project.

So my hubby and I needed a paint job after our slovenly tenants left. I had never hired a painter before and had some meetings and got quotes. Chris arrived and immediately impressed me with his courtesy and helpful suggestions. My realtor suggested we paint in a neutral gray tone since we are on the verge of listing it. What impressed me most was the speed with which we got a quote from Chris and he and brother started painting at the end of that week. Our condo has high ceilings and needed some repairs to the walls and Chris did a wonderful job. I really feel they took their time and really listened to us.Also I believe they are good at communicating on the progress of the job at hand.If you want a meticulous paint job these are your guys.

This review has been long overdue. We were looking for somebody to fix some of our ceiling wall panels. We found the good guys handyman through yelp. We got lucky. They did a great job. They were very efficient and professional. We will not hesitate to hire them again in an instant if we need more work done around the house.

This is my second review for Chris and Jaime. Had them out for a bigger project and they seriously made it possible for us to sell our condo successfully. We had a cash buyer who asked for a number of updates (refaced cabinets, new exterior door, whole place painted, trim repaired, new bath vanity and mirror, etc) and gave us two weeks to complete. These two worked diligently and carefully to get this laundry list completed, the picky buyer walked through and was pleased with their work. They voluntarily worked through the Thanksgiving holiday and seemed to actually care whether we were able to sell our place. Can't recommend these guys enough.

I wish there were more stars in order to rate this business. We have an ancient house and needed to make a wreck of a small bedroom habitable. Chris sent out the dynamic duo of Jamie and Adrian and they replaced, removed, cleaned, modified and radically improved the room. They were prompt, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. They went and selected the best materials for the job and also helped with a few odd jobs.   My 92 year old father was so happy with their work (and extremely reasonable price) that he is planning on retaining them for another project.

They really are the Good Guys !

Chris of thegoodguys does what is needed to be done even though it may be less work than what he could charge for.  That built a lot of trust.  They did some painting, caulking and minor wood repair for us. All work was done well - they were friendly and professional to deal with which just makes the process that much easier.

I recently purchased a condo that needed a paint job and I wanted to have it done before I moved furniture in.  Good Guys were very responsive and explained how they work to me over the phone and scheduled a date for the work the next day-- just before the holidays.  Great!  Chris and his brother were very nice and explained what they were doing each step of the way.  However, they were an hour to an hour and a half late for each day.   It wasn't that big of a deal as I was off work but, better communication would have been appreciated.  They seemed to have emergencies each day.  Also, the paint job (1000 sq ft condo) took double the time I was expecting for a paint job and they charge by the hour.  Lastly, their painting technique involved painting over the base boards.  Because of the 3 day duration, I could not afford to pay by the hour for an additional day so, I will have to finish the paint job myself--which is fine but, from others I have spoken with they should never have painted over the base boards.  I had another furniture assembly job and that was ok.  I would have appreciated a more accurate estimate of time before we confirmed the job.

Chris and his team just completed some work for me and I couldn't be happier. Chris responded quickly and kept me up-to-date on the appointment after making a competitive rate for the odd jobs I needed completed around the house. Will definitely work with Chris again.

Easy communication, got me in the same week i requested the appointment. The handyman arrived on time, worked diligently and replaced the drywall in the ceiling of our garage. If you buy your own materials, you can save yourself $49 bucks! Would definitely use again.

Be very aware of who you are dealing with here and I would give zero stars if possible.  The first part of a project they did for me they were to re-silicon my bathtub and vanity back splash.  It was pricey $198 and I even gave them a $20 tip to hopefully create good will towards the bigger and second part of the project which was sent on a separate estimate after the bathroom was completed, to put crown molding in my bedroom, repaint the entire room and put up a chandelier I had up previously.  It was estimated at almost $1700.  The major issue was while they were doing my bathtub I asked if they could do me a favor during my bedroom remodel, could they put in two window air conditioners because I hurt my back the other week (only 35 and 45 pounds each, 8000 and 10,000 btus small units), I usually put them in myself and it takes five minutes to do both of them.  They said no problem.  So they sent me a new estimate today and included $40 to do the air conditioners.  I emailed them back at my surprise they would charge me for that given that I am paying them $1900 worth of work, I would have thought that they would just do that for me as an accommodation for the work at hand and for any future work and I emailed back to take it off the estimate, I wasn't going to pay for it.   I told them they could proceed with the bedroom work, come get the security deposit and they were suppose to begin the next day.  So Chris the owner sent me an email and then called me before I even read it to tell me they couldn't do any of the scheduled work for me since I wasn't going to pay the $40 for the air conditioners.  I am still shocked by how unprofessional and just out right childish this was of him and let him know how I felt.  All Chris had to do was take it off the estimate and do the work he was scheduled to do.  I didn't argue with his wanting to charge me, I just told him I wasn't going to pay for that and to remove it from the estimate and not do it. Instead, I wasted over a week waiting for them to do this work while I am home on vacation and now won't be able to find anyone in the next day that is available to do the work this week and it has really put me in a bind.  The interesting thing is that they were suppose to be working on another job and not have gotten to my bedroom for another couple of days, but they had an issue with the owner and were going back and forth over the estimate as Chris told me on the phone and they ended up not doing the work for them so they could start on my bedroom early.  So as you can see this is a pattern for him, they did it to not just myself but someone else on the same day!  Entire into an agreement with Chris knowing the risk you are taking.

Addendum:

It is good to see Chris is also an outright liar.  There was no vicious threat, I told him straight out that I was going to post a review online so others would know what type of business he ran and how unprofessional he is, it's called the truth.  

I did tell him his estimate of work was very pricey to which he responded I could probably find someone to do it all for $500, but that was how much he charged and I told him given the timeline I have that I need it done this week, I would pay his prices to get it done.  So much for not telling him it was pricey

Second, I didn't mention the camera because it was immaterial to the point of you canceling the day before you were suppose to start your work because I asked you to remove a $40 charge and not to put in the air conditioners.  The point of the review is you can't trust Chris to follow through on any arrangement you have with him.  Now as far as the camera being free, he said it was free only because he didn't want to charge for time of just standing around trying to figure out if he could even get a camera behind my wall.  I guess I should thank him, since his brother was here for a hour and only removed a plate off an outlet in that time and I didn't get charged $80 for all that work so thank you.

Thirdly, when someone tips you, yes it can be for good work, good service, or that person knowing you are going to be doing more work, hoping you recognize that they are willing to reward good work and that will go the extra mile for them being a good customer, or also known as good will.  Not that once again has anything to do with Chris canceling the project at the last second without a real legitimate reason other than he doesn't understand good business.  And Chris did have another project canceled today because of issues, he told me that.

I asked Chris if he could do me a favor and put in the AC and he agreed, he never said he was going to charge me which is why I thought I wouldn't be charged for it, but once again let me emphasize I emailed him to remove the air conditioner and the $40 charge from the estimate and he canceled the project over that.  I am out of space so can't refute all he writes below, but I was a tradesman myself and would never act like Chris

Love, love, love the work Chris and his employees at C&E did on my condo.  Chris worked quickly, efficiently and gave me a great price!! I will definitely be using him for all my handyman needs.  One of my personal downfalls is that I am very picky and indecisive. Chris and his employees were always catering to my needs. They were very patience with me and super understanding. Chris came to work with a smile on his face and made me feel comfortable with my choices. That was key for me. I trusted Chris and his team with their opinions.

I have referred him to several people and they have all called me expressing how grateful they are for my referral.  

Thank you for doing such an amazing job on my condo. It looks fantastic!!!

I've worked with Chris and His brother Jamie for years (The Good Guys Handyman)and they have never let me down. Their communication and work have been exceptional in my opinion they are real pros.  They've given me great advice that I can rely on. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone that is looking for piece of mind in a handyman.

I contacted Chris to help install an over-the-range microwave in an old kitchen with a lot of mounting, ventilation, and construction challenges. He called back promptly and provided a detailed, insightful plan based on the photos I sent him. We set up an appointment for just a couple days later. When he and Jaime arrived and inspected the space in person Chris suggested an alternate, less labor-intensive approach based on information I had overlooked. Excellent! Throughout the work, Chris was friendly, communicative, and happy to explain exactly what he was doing and why. There were various obstacles along the way which were purely old-building issues and the labor did run over the estimate in the quote. That being said, his work was absolutely top-notch. He solved difficult problems in clever ways and clearly took pride in doing things right. The microwave before this one had been installed by Abt (supposedly so service-oriented) and that job wasn't even close to the quality of work that Chris did.

My only reservation is that there were some significant punctuality problems. Chris and Jaime arrived 45 minutes late the first day and a be-right-back trip to Home Depot (10 minutes away) stretched almost an hour and a half, which led to the job needing another day. The second day they arrived almost two hours late due to car trouble (verified - they left the car running in front of my house for 4 hours b/c of battery problems). Not all of this was under their control and it wasn't a huge deal for me personally since I was off of work. But if I had to take off work or rearrange child care for a half day job that stretched into two full days... that's frustrating. Still, I'd give 4.5 stars if Yelp would let me. Chris did a very fine job and clearly cares about his work. I'll gladly reach out to him again and update my rating if the issues on this job were an anomaly.

I used The Good Guys for backsplash in my kitchen. They were not the cheapest quote I got but they could come out 2 days after my inquiry to start the work, and after a near 2 month long kitchen renovation I was ready for the final product! Adrian is the handyman who came out and he did a great job. He took his time and let things dry the appropriate amount of time, rather than rushing to get things done. We're very happy with the work!

So glad I gave Chris a call, will definitely make The Good Guys my go-to crew for help with projects! The guys did great work with my requests, and I was impressed with their creative problem solving abilities. Good quality work, fair and reasonable pricing, courteous treatment at every step - exactly what one would hope for.

Very nice and professional.  We needed drywall repaired after we had our plumbing worked on. Job was done in a very short amount of time from when I called.  Also very reasonably priced.

I searched high and low for a reputable handyman with great reviews and that's when I came across The Good Guys.  Chris was very responsive and as busy as his team was he was VERY accommodating to my schedule.  I dealt with Jaime and I made it very clear to Jaime I'm super picky and I was that annoying customer when it came to work being done around the house.  I had a very traumatic experience over the summer with a different crew so although it was a simple drywall patch, I wanted to make sure it was done clean.  Jaime smiled at me and repeatedly made me feel at ease as he walked me through all the steps.  Now... the icing on the cake.... when he was done he made sure to get me and looked at what he fixed and asked ma'am are you satisfied with my work?  WOW! I don't think any worker has ever asked me to review what they did before they left.  I will absolutely, positively recommend this professional and great group of guys!

These guys were great. Called them today and they came out at the end of their long busy day to fix an odd siding problem that sprang up. They were super communicative and did a nice job.  Will be calling them again.

We hired Chris to remove some shelves and rebuild them to hold our extensive album collection.  They did a terrific job.  I would have given them 5 stars, but they weren't able to haul away the old shelving so we have to hire someone else to do that for us.

I asked them to patch drywalls with some wholes. The guy came was really nice and explained everything in details and showed the recipient for the purchase. Overall they did great work for the the hour changed.

Happy i hired these guys. Very, honest, reasonable and were able to tackle a complicated electrical project in my old home. Would hire again in a minute

I had a great experience overall with Chris and his team and they definitely deserve a 5 star review!  I was in need of door trim repair- Chris was incredibly thorough throughout the entire process of giving an estimate, finding a similar trim and replacing it.  The particular door trim style needed was not easy to find, but Chris did attempt to find the exact match at several different stores on his own time.  I needed this repair to happen quickly and he was able to come out a few days after I inquired to fix it.  Not to mention they cleaned up any dust that was created during the repair.  The price was fair and worth the quality of work that was done. I will absolutely use them again in the future for any kind of repairs!

*Cross posted* I thought I hit the jackpot with The Good Guys. To be fair, they do great work. Unfortunately at this point, a few minor issues have now boiled up to them not finishing work and ceasing communications for something that would realistically take at most 1-2 hours to finish, even though they have been paid in full. I should have read the other reviews that said they did not follow up on to drive jobs to completion. Unfortunately these guys do take significant time to get tasks done and promise to come back to varying results. I contacted Chris about two months back and was led to believe work a few tasks I needed done could be done quickly. Here I am two months later with most done, but an incomplete stair rail. Please be warned DO NOT pay them until ALL work is completed, otherwise you will contact them with no luck to finish the job. They really work on their own clock without much regard to your schedule. They showed up multiple times way after they told me they would and then upon arrival had to quickly leave and do a store run, meaning no work really started until several hours after start time. Once they came back late in the evening without notice to lock my garage, alarming me at dusk and prompting me to call police because my alarm was triggered. Like I said, these guys do great work, but please make sure you are not in a rush and only pay upon adequate completion of ALL work, not just when they are at a stopping point.

I found the Good Guys Handyman via a yelp search and their great reviews. Recently I had a window cap that had fallen to the ground from a 3rd floor window in my condo. I contacted Chris to see if this was something that his team would be able to fix - he was very responsive and asked for photos to evaluate whether they'd be able to help. He said they could fix it - and Chris was able to get Jamie and Adrian out there within a couple of days to get it taken care of. Jamie and Adrian showed up on time, walked me through everything they planned to do and cleaned everything up after they were done. The window looks great and the process was painless.  I'd call them again for work in my place!

I have been undergoing renovations in my new condo over the past couple of months.  I have reached out to The Good Guys on several occasions for help.  Chris always responds to me quickly and has been able to send out a crew every time.  The Good Guys are professional, knowledgeable, and always on time.  I look forward to working with them on an ongoing basis.

We had a very short window of time to have some drywall removed in our house before the holidays. Chris and his crew were able to come out on a less than 12 hour notice after contacting him the evening before. Prices are very fair and the work they can do spams the entire house! Great experience working with the Good Guys and look forward to using them in the future!

Chris' team did a nice job, but the lack of communication was concerning and the price point was higher than expected.

I have no words of thanks!!!!! Chris and his team were professional, ON TIME!! (that's really important for me)... Chris even advised me on some colors for the house I wasn't too sure about, nailed it!!! Everything looks great!!! .... They are Fast and most of all CLEAN!!! I found my handy man :) !!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

These guys are great: prompt, knowledgeable, professional!  Although I did not need a rush job, they came out the same day!  We did a walk through on some other items that need taking care of, and I will certainly have them back once I get all my parts in order!  Jaime mentioned that painting was one of their specialties.  That will come in handy later this year!

i had an emergency at my house and called the good guys handyman in a pinch. they fit me in as soon as possible and sent to professionals out. they were professional and prepared and solved my problem in no time flat! i would highly recommend! thank you, thank you!

We reached out to Chris and his team at C&E Handyman to do some maintenance work in our unit and ended up also booking him for a larger job for the condo building.  Chris is easy to reach, quick to reply and produces great work.  It is not everyday you meet someone with fair pricing and honest work.  Thank you to Chris and his team for simply making it easy and stress free.  I would recommend C&E to anyone and look forward to working with this team again.

Great experience. Had water coming into my place thru an outer door. A lot of other places I called were slow (or didnt call back) at coming out and giving a free estimate.  The owner Chris took my call and came out to check and identified the problem. He then sent me a link of what to order from Home Depot (in this case... a screen door) and had one of his guys go pick it up for me. They came the next day and installed it. Door works great but more importantly it keeps the water out of the house. They are fairly priced for the quality of work too. I hope I don't have to use them again but if I do...I am calling The Good Guys.

I had Jamie and Adrian install a ceiling fan and do a few other things I wasn't able to do myself. They arrived on time and completed work without problems. Very kind and professional. Will definitely use them again.

I called on a Tuesday morning and Chris had 2 guys there within a few hours. Albert and Jim did a great job with a difficult project. Will definitely use them again

Foolishly got myself into a renovation nightmare with several other construction crews:  all of them started well but ended in broken promises and overrun budgets.  I reached out to several handymen on Yelp for help: Chris was among the first to respond and offered to start the very next morning.  They were forced to work in some rather compromised situation but took everything in like a good sport and always act professionally.  They would be my first call for any fixes around the house!

Had a basement flood (sump pump motor failed).  New floor was installed but baseboards needed to be reinstalled and caulked and a few drywall holes fixed.  The overall experience was great.  He called us to let us know the time the crew would be there and they showed up at that time and handled the job efficiently and effectively.

We couldn't be happier with the service we received today. We called and spoke with the owner, Chris, and told him we needed work done right away. He responded immediately to our phone call and made an effort to get to our place same day. The work they did (fixing a door) was fast and accurate and they were extremely friendly and flexible. We will definitely use them again next time we need anything done around the house!

Chris and Jamie did an excellent job installing a wall mount TV in my bathroom including electrical and cable. They also put together an outdoor heater and replaced hinges on my armoire door. It's great to have a company who can take care of your needs around the house.  They did all the work (purchased all parts) and cleanup. Professional and polite.  Highly recommend using Chris and his company.

Chris and Jaime are amazing, I have used their services on 2 occasions one for a complicated electric installation and one for a home install, on both occasions Chris and his team were prompt, responsive and timely from the first initial call to the last step out the door they were extremely professional, honest and service driven. They are excellent at their work and very nice genuine good people that you would like doing business with. I cannot say enough, I look forward to years of resource I would look to his company for. I am a picky client and I do my research - these guys are a big thumbs up. Excellent beyond words. Thank you C&E

Chris from C and E was referred to me by a friend a few days ago when I was asking for a reliable handyman/painter.  We needed a few small repairs around the house, mostly patching and paint touch ups. Chris and his coworker just finished up and I am beyond pleased! These guys really know what they are doing and are very reasonably priced. It was a great experience and I would definitely recommend C and E to anyone looking for a high quality handyman.