Chicago Handy

We used Unilocal and found Chicago Handy highly related for smaller to larger home projects. I purchased an electric fireplace that needed to be mounted on a drywall. Neither of us are handy (it sat leaned against a couch for three months to reiterate this), so I called Norbert yesterday (Friday) with hopes of getting a Monday appointment.
Norbert throughly covered all the questions he needed answered PRIOR to arriving to ensure an efficient wall mount. He had me send the product information, parameters for the space, and other details and gave a conservative estimate. AND, he came by the next day (Saturday). He was prompt (even early) and came with all the necessary tools. The install took no time flat because Norbert had all the questions addressed beforehand! This is critical when charges are by the hour. He saved us at least an hour worth of costs. He came in way under what we thought as a final amount.
A final great touch is customer service. He was pleasant, communicative, and consulted with us prior to starting any work. On top of all of this, he even brought a clean pair of shoes to switch into when he walked around. This is awesome as I request that people take their shoes off when they come in :).
Well done Norbert and Chicago Handy! I will definitely keep you as the handyman of choice. :)

Being a single woman will have challenges, but It has never been about loneliness. I’d rather have a handyman available at the snap of my fingers. I needed my flat-​screen TV hung. After calling the company that sold me the TV, and having them tell me they don’t do house calls unless the job involves an entire entertainment system, I turned to my friends. I offered a reasonable sum of cash to one of my guy friends, who flaked on me because he was unwilling to do the job before 8pm. Then a coworker brought it to my attention that there were small businesses in Chicago specifically oriented toward these kind of small tasks.
That’s when I found Norbert, owner of Chicago Handy. All I had was a first name. Without meeting him in person, hiring Norbert honestly scared the crap out of me. I had no idea what this man looked like, and knew nothing of how the business was run. You can take the girl out of the suburbs, but you can’t take the suburbs out of the girl. Bless Norbert. The minute I greeted him at the door, all my fears instantly dissipated and the person standing in front of me was a hard-​working, polite, professional, and organized young man. Bro, you need to post a picture of yourself! Show the world how approachable you are!
With one hand Norbert was pulling a small cart loaded with all of his tools, and in his other hand, a wall level for measuring, along with a vacuum. I instantly wanted to help him carry some of his things upstairs and I suddenly felt silly for hiring such a professional service for my bootleg apartment. Sometimes I love it when all of my preconceptions are wrong. I’ll never forget this moment. I even laughed with embarrassment when Norbert attempted to put on a second set of house shoes so that he wouldn’t dirty up my apartment. I told him not to bother, but this should tell you how serious he is about his work.
Please, look no further, if you need handiwork done around your home, this is the man to call. Norbert is streamlined from start to finish. He even cleans up the space he worked on once he has finished. In about an hour, my TV was hung perfectly, and it sustained no scratches. Before he attached the mounting pieces to the back of the screen, he laid a soft tarp down on the floor to keep it protected. Really, you can’t ask for better service. Norbert mentioned that he never thought Chicago Handy would see a lot of business, but since he started, it surprised him how his company has taken off. To me, this insight is the mark of good character. May your business flourish, Norbert. Good Luck to you!

Norbert was great to work with, he offered suggestions I wouldn’t have thought of. He was very thorough and did a great job putting in a new kitchen and bathroom in our condo. It’s great to have an honest handyman who’s fair in today’s world. I would definitely use them again! Tom K.

By far, The Best Contractor I have ever used!
Norbert is very professional and honest. His work is beautiful, he offers great suggestions to improve a project and unlike most contractors, he really cleans up everything when he is done.
I’m looking forward to working with Norbert again! I only wish I had found him before I wasted my money and time on… we all know those other contractors.
Thank you Norbert!

Norbert was fantastic! He called me the same day I sent an email for services, then he was able to come out the next night. Very friendly and wore a clean pair of house shoes, which I really appreciated! And vacuumed up after he was finished, the work looks amazing, and I will be calling him again for more projects.
Thank you Norbert!

I was looking for a handyman to help hang some shelves/​pictures and had inquired with a few services including this one. Norbert was responsive and transparent regarding related costs (which were also affordable). After some strange email exchanges with another vendor and another whose flat rates were astronomical, I ended up selecting Chicago Handy. Norbert arrived on time and got right to work. He confirmed placement of every picture before he hung it to make sure it was how and where I wanted it. Norbert worked methodically and efficiently and was very diligent to clean up any debris from drilling holes, etc. I really appreciate his attention to detail. Norbert was also very kind to my two very curious cats. I recommend his service highly and plan to utilize it again in the coming months.

Norbert is great. He is dependable, shows up when he says he will and works very efficiently. I had a him do a few projects around my house and he was very helpful in offering suggestions on how to complete. I’ll be using him more in the future.

I can’t say enough good things about Norbert. He was incredible to work with. He always showed up on time, did incredible work, was very clean, knew other contractors to refer when work was outside his expertise and did it all for a very affordable price. He did painting, drywall repair, lighting/​electrical work, fixed a loose downspout, etc. He was always very friendly, helpful and did impeccable work. I trust Norbert completely and highly recommend him!

I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about Norbert. He went so far and above for me. I live out of state and had a tenant do damage. He knew exactly what needed to be done and had the place perfect over a weekend. His demeanor is always friendly. I trust him with my keys and he has become my trusted go-​to guy for everything.

Chicagohandy was great and very helpful. They worked around my schedule — convenient and nice. They did a great job mounting my TV. I will definitely be using them for all my handy work around my house — highly recommended.

Norbert was amazing. He painted our entire house and took care of all the little problems that we have had at the house. He’s fast to respond, takes care of the issue almost immediately. In fact I called him one time and he showed up in the afternoon to take care of the problems for me. He’s reliable and trustworthy. I highly recommend him for any projects you have at home.

I highly recommend Norbert aka Chicagohandy. He did a lot of mini-​projects at my house which included: install new bathroom vanity, sink, faucet and medicine cabinet, install kitchen faucet, remove a wall of built-​in shelving and then repair/​patch/​prime wall, paint bookcases, reinforce a joist in the basement, and make a simple door to a room in the basement that houses the old furnace chimney so my cats stay out of the room. Very good craftsmanship, reliable and efficient. Chicagohandy will be my first call when I’m ready for the next batch of projects around the house.

Norbert is amazing. He fixed my window in a seconds. Highly recommend him. I will be calling him for any and all repairs in the future!

Honestly, the only reason I hesitate in writing this review is because I’m scared this incredible handyman will book up and I won’t be able to get him to come back for months! It started simply with him responding to our Sunday afternoon emergency call when our bedroom drapes fell to the floor. He was my 35^th call as I scrolled the Unilocal list of handymen with Sunday hours. He came to my home in 45 minutes and squashed our problem in about 15. His availability, timeliness, cleanliness and accuracy had me immediately break out my honey do punch list. I knew the golden egg I had stumbled upon. 2 weeks later, I now have a custom built coat closet (a dream I’ve had since we bought our house but couldn’t find someone to execute without robbing us blind), another closet converted for storage, door hooks replaced, etc. Mind you, he accomplished all of this while being interrogated by my 6 year old and mauled by my dog. He is simply spectacular and gets my highest recommendation for any household challenge from the quick fix to large scale projects. Norbert rules.

Highly recommended. Great work, very reliable and trustworthy. Chicago Handy makes it easy to cross so many items off your to do /​must fix list.

Great craftsmanship and professional service. Our experience was awesome. If you need someone who sticks to a deadline and does great work, then try these guys.

Great service! Had to have some drywall repaired and had my drafty doors fixed for this upcoming winter season. Good, professional work. I will definitely use Chicago Handy again. Highly recommended!