Pretty Handy Guy

Handyman Services
Mississauga ON L5L 2M2
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Tanya in Milton
Tanya in Milton
4 reviews Milton, ON
10/10

PRETTY HANDY!

The pretty handy guy showed up on time, and ready to do the work. Had some painting and dryer vent clean out. All well done, quickly and efficiently. Very personable, and friendly. Work was done to my satisfaction. Will use again if needed!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Thank you for the kind review Tanya. So glad you were happy with my work.

Kara from Georgetown
Kara from Georgetown
3 reviews Georgetown, ON
10/10

John is the best!

John painted several rooms in the house, transforming them into exactly what we wanted. He did a beautiful job and was so easygoing. Communication was great. He gave some advice too when picking colours (since I asked). I really enjoyed talking to him, too. He has a great sense of humour and was great with our pets. I highly recommend John and will gladly call him back at the next opportunity!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Many thanks for the kind review Kara. It was a real treat to work at your home. I love the fact that you made some bold colour choices both on the walls and ceiling!

C&E in Mississauga
C&E in Mississauga
7 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Porch Railing Repair and Painting

John is a delight to work with--pleasant, communicative, respectful, and reliable. His high ratings are truly well deserved. Our porch railings were in desperate need of repairing and repainting. He was able to rebuild the railings down the stairs, which had rotted, matching the style to the original design and ensuring they were solid. He also levelled some patio slabs at the foot of the stairs and did some additional sanding and painting of decorative trim that he noticed was chipping. VERY pleased with the end result. Looking forward to having John back for the next home improvement item on our list.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Many thanks for the kind review. It was a real pleasure to work at your home and I hope I can help with future projects.

Nat  in Mississauga
Nat in Mississauga
20 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Dry wall and covering up exposed pipe

Had new furnace installed where they had to create a hole through my ceiling and have an exposed pipe. Unfortunately it was only way for install to be done. I didn't like the hole or the exposed pipe, so, asked John to help. As always, his work is magic and it was all done in less than 2 days. Plus the painting matched exactly the painting I had in the basement walls. So, looks like nothing ever happened and it all blends in. Highly recommend John for any and all jobs!! Won't hesitate to call on him again.

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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It's always a pleasure to work at your home Nat. Many thanks for the kind review.

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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Company Response

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
3 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.

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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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