Pretty Handy Guy

Handyman Services
Mississauga ON L5L 2M2
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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Mississauga, ON
1/10

power washing our deck in order to strip to bare wood

This worker was very polite and friendly and on time. However, we were under the impression that power washing would strip our deck to bare wood. (I have done a successful wood stripping job myself with a pressure washer in the past.) Our deck is very clean now but absolutely not stripped.
We have totally waisted money on this project.

Approximate cost of services:
$508.00
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Hi.
Thank you for your review. I'm sorry you were not happy with the results. In my defence as I explained to you yesterday in person, stripping the current stain down to the wood was never discussed or communicated. I supplied my estimate based on your wife's initial details of which she never discussed stripping the stain to the bare wood.
Here is the actual communication from her contact:

"1. I would like the price of pressure washing my wooden deck and 4 stairs (2 on each side).
2. Also a price for pressure washing the deck and 4 stairs plus the wooden fence around the deck edge."

Again no mention of stripping the stain. I completed the work as agreed on the date and time I said I would. If the goal was to strip the stain completely off the deck down to bare wood, that should have been communicated and I would have quoted accordingly. But as you can see from the contact above, unfortunately it was not.

Connie in Toronto
Connie in Toronto
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Pretty Awesome Guy

John has worked on several jobs for us including installing flooring in our basement, repairing drywall, building steps at our side door, etc. He responds in a timely manner, communicates clearly and does an exceptional job. But, best of all, he is lovely to have around. The kids adore him and his funny stories, and the adults as well : ) A round of applause goes to John for being a pretty handy and pretty awesome guy.

Connie

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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What a sweet review! I'm blushing right now. lol. The pleasure is all mine Connie. You guys are such a treat to work for. It's like visiting old friends when I'm working at your home. Thanks again.

Terry
Terry
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Drywall repair

John showed up when expected and did exactly what we needed him to do. He had no problem when some of our plans needed to be changed. Pleasant and courteous. We will have John back to do our next project. Thanks John!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,100.00
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Many thanks for the kind review Terry. It's very much appreciated and I look forward to helping you in the future.

Stan in Mississauga
Stan in Mississauga
3 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Bathroom floor replacement

We initially contacted John because he is local and has excellent reviews here.

Great communication from the start. He came over promptly for an estimate and gave us good advice on what flooring material to pick up ahead of time.

He showed up as scheduled for the job, which involved removing the toilet and baseboards, replacing the flange, trimming and installing the vinyl tiles, installing new baseboards, silicone caulking, painting the baseboards and trim, and reinstalling the toilet. He provided all the materials (except the tiles which we selected and bought), and cleaned everything up when he was finished.
The whole job was done in a day, and looks great.

Were very satisfied, and will be contacting him again for future jobs. Highly recommended.

Approximate cost of services:
$700.00
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Many thanks Stan. It was a pleasure to work at your home and I look forward to any future projects you might have.

HDFideas
HDFideas
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Best Handy Guy Around

John is a great handy guy. We have had him do several jobs in our home and have been very happy. He responds promptly, provides a clearly stated quote so there are no surprises, shows up when he says he will and finishes the tasks in a timely fashion. His work quality is excellent and he is pleasant to have around. We highly recommend John!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Many thanks for the kind review. It's always a pleasure to work at your home.

kepalu in Mississauga
kepalu in Mississauga
4 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Drywall repair

John did some drywall repair for us in 3 different rooms. All the areas look brand new. He even added a removable cover to a hole that needed to be left for access to an outside water valve - nice touch. John is very courteous and friendly. I got some travel suggestions, and he discovered an old piggy bank from a product promotion, that my wife has on a shelf, that he had as a child. Will definitely be calling John in the future for further jobs.

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Many thanks for the kind review. I enjoyed working at your home.

Melissa
Melissa
2 reviews Oakville, ON
10/10

Not just a pretty handy guy, but a pretty great guy too!

John has done 2 jobs for us, and if we could afford it we would have him here full time. Not only is John excellent at what he does, he is also a person that you can trust to have in your home. He did a fantastic job on some major drywall repair, trim install, painting, interior door installs, and he built some great storage shelves in our basement. John is very good at what he does, and above all else he is truly a pretty great guy....he's also funny, he would be horrified if I didn't mention funny ;)

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Hey Melissa. I'm actually horrified you didn't mention pretty. It's even in the company name. lol. Seriously though it was a huge treat to work at your home. Thoroughly enjoyed our conversations and your hospitality as well. Hope I can help out with future projects.

Ashutosh
Ashutosh
5 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Dry wall and small jobs around the house

John is a lovely guy, so polite, patient and his work is great. So clean neat and great finishing, he finished every work on time, top quality was always on time as well. We know who to call next time we need a handyman.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,100.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Many thanks for the kind review Ashutosh. It was a pleasure working at your home and I look forward to helping you out in the future.

Kristin in Toronto
Kristin in Toronto
0 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Dining bench and miscellaneous

Highly recommend Johns handyman services. He was professional, timely, and did a beautiful job with our dining bench and numerous other smaller, finicky tasks around the house. He was able to be independent in decision making and problem solving when needed and provided insights, which we found especially helpful as first time home owners. We look forward to working with John again in future.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Many thanks for the kind review Kristin. It was a real pleasure to work at your home and I'm thrilled you were so happy with the results.

Paul in Etobicoke
Paul in Etobicoke
4 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Baseboard & Doortrim install

We hired John to replace and install all the baseboards and door trim in our home. His attention to detail and workmanship was top notch! He truly took care in our project, as if he was working on his own home. Do not hesitate to hire John for your project, you won't regret it!

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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What a kind review Paul. It was a real pleasure working at your home and meeting the family as well.

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More about Pretty Handy Guy

Hi, I'm John Etheridge, the Pretty Handy Guy. The skills and services I provide as a (fully-insured) tradesperson encompass everything from painting, carpentry, small scale  renovation projects and custom finishing work to general repairs and outdoor projects.

One of the things I place utmost importance on is quality workmanship.  I provide past client references on request, with many repeat customers telling that they most appreciate the meticulous attention to detail and reliability. - painting, trim work, carpentry, renovations, drywall, custom built-ins, refinishing, decks, kitchen cabinet installations, general repairs, sink, faucet, toilet installation, handyman services, murals, bookcases, laminate flooring, custom mantles

Currently serving: Mississauga, Etobicoke, Oakville, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Hamilton

CATEGORIES
Handyman Services and Paint & Wallpaper Contractors
SERVICES
painting, trim work, carpentry, small to medium renovations, drywall, custom built-ins, refinishing, decks, kitchen cabinet installations, general repairs, sink, faucet, toilet installation, handyman services, murals
SPECIALITIES
Small to medium job specialist
WEBSITE
http://prettyhandyguy.tumblr.com
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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