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Here's what our customers are saying... on CITYSEARCH.COM

10/10/2007 Posted by konr888

Martin and his assistant came over in two hours notice. I needed them in a crunch and he was there with no questions asked. He came after hours around 6:30pm on his free time once his other jobs were completed. But aside from working on my schedule he does GREAT CLEAN AFFORTABLE WORK!!!!! I have complete confidence in anything he does and I know I will be charged a fair price. That is very hard to find these days. What ever your need around the house is, do yourself a favor and hire Martin for your job. You will not be disappointed. In just an hour and 1/2 he pulled all my speaker wire behind my drywall and fished more speaker wire under my floor though some piping to the other side of my room. He then plugged my drywall holes and had them mudded before he left. My floors were swept and looked as if nothing had been done at all. Just FANTASIC!!! Thanks again Martin you really saved me. Glen

Pros: great affortable work AAAA+++

Cons: not a one

 

09/13/2007 Posted by momelanuk

I've know Martin for several years. He is completely trustworthy. He will be there when he says he will, and you can safely leave him in your home while you are away. Martin is a perfectionist and a jack-of-all-trades. He will tell you if you need a specialist, and not attempt something only to get in trouble. Martin removed two kitchen soffits, rerouted an electrical conduit and exhaust vent, installed wallboard, mudded & primed, then mounted new cabinets. He also installed a vanity and new boxes for wall sconce lighting in my bathroom - all to the exacting standards of my wife! He is very creative in resolving those wierd issues that always come up in projects (and I don't mean with a paper clip and duct tape.) He has installed toilets and a roof ehaust fan - all with no damage and no problems. He gets repeat business from me when I need something I'm not comfortable handling for myself. I've recommended him to my friends, and they invariably thank me for the referral. You can also have confidence in his assistant, Valentine.

Pros: Integrity, Reliability, Skill

Cons: None that I know

 

09/11/2007 Posted by maddieh

Affordable Handyman is a great service. I called the service to install drapery rods. Martin (the owner) came over and put up the rods. Martin and his assistant changed my apartment entry and bedroom door locks, which improved the old outdated work my landlord failed to upgrade. I asked him if he would come back and install ceiling fans in both the living room and bedroom. He quoted me a price. I made an appointment. His work is quick precise and very professional and most importantly “Affordable!” I recommend his service to anyone who needs assistance. I especially recommend him to tenants with slow or lazy building managers who make his service necessary!

Pros: Thumbs up-Knowledgeable and polite.

 

08/28/2007 Posted by cooperkj

I called Affordable Handyman to install drapes in my living room. After our power went out from a storm, and I missed our scheduled appointment, Martin could not have been nicer or more acommodating. He came the next day (and even came early!), and worked quickly and efficiently to hang the drapes. He was extremely professional, and I felt very safe with him in my house. I will be sure to call again for future projects.

Pros: Punctual, trustworthy, quality work

 

08/10/2007 Posted by eyc88

Affordable Handyman is a great service. I called the service after putting multiple holes in my wall trying to put up a drapery rod. Martin (the owner) came over and put up the rod. He also filled the holes i left with material to hide the defects in the wall. I felt comfortable with him in my home and i will ask him to come back to help with other home services.

 

07/17/2007 Posted by ark111

I was referred to Affordable Handyman for some general "remodeling-type" work I wanted done in a new town home. Over the last several months, Martin Lorenzo has completed a variety of projects for me including installation/grouting of a glass tile mosaic kitchen backsplash, installation/grouting of travertine 12 x 12 tiles around a fireplace hearth, removal of medicine cabinets and mirrors, patch and repair of drywall ready for painting, painting, and installation of bathroom vanity countertop and fixtures. Martin is extremely hardworking, efficient, versatile and creative (often assisting me with ideas how best to accomplish my objective). His work is meticulous as is his work style. He is very professional, friendly, patient (significant, given my lack of "general contracting" experience) and responsive and accommodating to me and my schedule. His rates are fair and reasonable. Martin does it all, and does it all extremely well! Quite a find! I will seek his services again for future projects, without hesitation.

 

07/09/2007 Posted by mjohn5323

I called Affordable Handyman based on the reviews that were posted. Everything the other reviewers said was correct. I needed a ceiling fan replaced, which Martin quickly did. I had hoped to get a quote for some drywall repair that needed to be done and Martin and one of his staff actually did the repair the same day. It is a real find to have a resource that works after 4 PM! I was pleased with the courteous service on the phone when I made the first call and extremely happy with the work that was performed. They cleaned up the drywall mess quickly and efficiently, and drywall repair can make a mess. I highly recommend their work and will call them again for additional repairs.

Pros: Kept appointment and that is very important to someone who works. Efficient and great job.

 

05/19/2007 Posted by mskemclean

I had a problem with birds getting into my dryer vent from the outside of the building. I contacted Affordable Handyman to put a vent cap on the dryer exhaust vent. The day of the appointment, Martin called to confirm! He showed up on time. He realized there was already a vent cap on the exhaust vent and that I'd been wrong about what needed to be done. He suggested a sort of cage to put over the vent to prevent the birds from getting in. He went and got what was needed and put it up. He was very polite and explained what he was going to do. I found the service extremely satisfactory. I was really nervous about hiring a handyman since I'd never done it before and didn't know anyone who knew one. I thought the person wouldn't arrive or change the charges. Affordable Handyman did none of these. The work Martin did was done in a timely manner and effectively. I will use him for future projects when needed.

Pros: Service, reliablity, customer service

Cons: None I can think of right now

 

03/05/2007 Posted by alisagil

I've used Affordable Handyman Service to do a wide range of repairs in my condo on several occasions and I highly recommend them. Owner Martin Lorenzo and staff are friendly, polite, knowledgeable and efficient. They have done a great job on all kinds of work, from painting to plumbing to fixing broken appliances. And they take care with my personal property and always clean up. Martin is very organized in running his business, following up on phone calls and email, and always following through on promises. Rates are very reasonable. I've been very pleased with the work done and customer service.

Pros: Polite, knowledgeable, efficient, clean

 

07/21/2006 Posted by thielkej

Quick service and on time for appointment. Did excellent job and then I was very suprised by the cost. Even lower than I had hoped. Besides doing an efficient job he was very polite and consciencious to keep area clean and then in cleaning up after all the work he did. Available into the evenings for those who work during day and can't get home during the day to meet up with someone to do work. Will definitely use again for any future jobs.




 

Here's what our customers are saying... on AN G'S website

  
  


 December 16, 2006

Description Of Work:   Shower grouting (clean & repair) & toilet installation.

 Comments:

Martin returned our call quickly, accommodated our time frame & appeared on time. He did an amazing job in cleaning & re-grouting the shower & installing a new toilet. He was very organized, prepared, & took great pains to keep everything clean. Once the job was completed he cleaned the entire bathroom again, you would never have known he was in there. I clearly explained the things we needed to do with the new toilet & fully explained his work performed. His cost came in under his estimate & was a pleasant surprise. He wowed us & we will use him again in the future.

 
September 27, 2006

Description Of Work:
For this job, he replaced a wax seal and fixed a leak on the toilet tank. In the past, Martin has done painting, drywall work, minor electrical, and tiling.
Member Comments:
Martin is very competent, thorough and professional. He does a top-rate job, leaves your house clean and stands by his work. He is also extremely honest and will tell you if something does not need to be repaired or if there is an easier or quicker way to repair it.
July 08, 2007
 

Description Of Work:
Dry wall repair, insulation installed, electric work, and plumbing (sump pumps installed).
Member Comments:
Excellent. Our basement had flooded. Martin came in gave an estimate of cost and timing and stuck to both. His craftsmanship was outstanding using creative ideas, when necessary. His skills across multiple categories was great. Very convenient to have "one stop shopping". I will definitely, use him again.

If yes, which source(s)? website

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor: Broad based skill set

What surprises came up during the course of the work: None.

What words of advice would you give other members considering this contractor: This guy is A-1.

What words of advice would you give this contractor: You're doing a great job, keep it up!



November 27, 2006

Description Of Work:
Assorted jobs; mounting and wiring a 50'' plasma TV, installing wall-mounted shelves, fixing misc. things around the house.

Comments:      It was a wonderful experience. Martin was able to help with a wide array of things and pricing was in fact affordable (as in the name). He worked very quickly and neatly and did a great job - in addition to being an extremely pleasant person to work with.

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? right on

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got more than my money's worth

How far in advance did you schedule the work? within a week

If no, what was the other source? Word of mouth.

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor: Such a nice guy and didn't feel like I was being ripped off.

What words of advice would you give other members considering this contractor: He's great! Highly recommended.



 

August 25, 2007      
Description Of Work:  Removed old kitchen faucet and installed new one.


Member Comments:
Called on a Friday - he was able to come out the next day which was a relief because I hate being without water in the kitchen. He gave me a price range on the phone explaining how much time it might take. He showed up on time, called about 20 minutes before he arrived. He covered his shoes with booties and went right to work. He actually finished the job on the low end of his estimate, he had to run out to a local home improvement store to get a part and used a 15% off discount bag in addition to his professional discount which was very considerate. He was very neat, polite, friendly, and reasonably priced. Would definitely use again.
 

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? right on

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got exactly what I paid for

How far in advance did you schedule the work? within a week

If yes, which source(s)? his website

Why did you choose this contractor? location

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor: Came out the next day, punctual, neat.

What did you like least about this contractor: Nothing, no complaints.

What surprises came up during the course of the work: None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 10, 2007


Description Of Work:
Our sump pump was constantly running and would not shut off. Martin suspected the float was not detecting that there was not any water left to eject out of the hole. He took the sump out and determined that was correct. He told us we needed a new sump pump. It was the day before New Year's Eve, and Martin was going out of town for the holiday. He did not want to leave us in a lurch, so he re-installed the pump and told us to only plug it in if it was raining until we could get a new pump installed.

Member Comments:
Because it was the day before a holiday, Martin came to our house on his way home at 9PM after all of his jobs in Chicago were done. He was very honest. He told us what was wrong and how to fix it ourselves. He explained to my husband exactly how to put a new one in and told him if we had problems, he would come back after the holidays. If we couldn't wait that long or didn't want to do it ourselves, he told us we could try a plumber, but it would be much more expensive. I would definitely call him for other handyman jobs

How far in advance did you schedule the work? same day

If yes, which source(s)? his website

Why did you choose this contractor?  location

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor: He was a decent, honest, hardworking man.

What did you like least about this contractor: Nothing.

What surprises came up during the course of the work: None.

What words of advice would you give other members considering this contractor: He will tell you exactly what needs to be done and he won't take the job if he thinks someone else would be better suited for it.




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