Good Odd Jobs

Matt comes off initially as the man for the job. He’s enthusiastic and prompt, however after having him out to quote a medium sized ($ 5000.00) job he became disorganized and unreliable. Initially we scheduled the start date for 3 weeks after approval, I requested that we move it up but was understanding that he had other customers he must deal with.
Two days later Matt emailed me that the date we did not agree to start work upon did not work and we would have to reschedule. Assuming perhaps he had me confused with another job, I responded that our schedule date was actualy 2 weeks after the date he mentioned and confimring that we were still on schedule. To this I got a response that he could no longer do our job and «was not the contractor for the job». As a professional property managment company our connection could have been lucrative, as I had used Matt in the past and had attempted to use him 2 other times, both times he was «too busy to assist». I would recommend going with a contractor who is more upfront about their abilities and availablilty.

I called Good Odd Jobs after seeing some good reviews online. I have a condo in Norfolk that I rent out that needed a minor repair to a light fixture bracket. When I spoke w/​Matthew, he was professional & friendly. He gives free estimates but on such a small job told me he would be able to complete it in less than an hour & that his minimum charge is $ 120. Rather than ending the price conversation as that, he added that if there was any other small projects he could also accomplish within an hours time of being there, it would still only be $ 120. I appreciated this addition to the conversation since he could have just left it at, «It will be $ 120»
Matthew was able to make it out the day after our my initial phone call to him & repair the issue in less than 20 minutes & to fill the rest of the $ 120 cost, he was also able to stabilize dishwasher underneath the granite counter tops so it would not tip anymore.
$ 120 seems a little steep but honestly, I’ve never called a handyman before so I don’t know what the going rate is in the area. However, I will most likely be calling him in the future if the need arises. Both my tenant & I found him to be fast, honest, professional & competent. …and you know what they say, «Sometimes you get what you pay for!» =)