Pretty Handy Guy

Handyman Services
Mississauga ON L5L 2M2
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Wendy & Allan
Wendy & Allan
4 reviews Oakville, ON
10/10

Painting, Tiling, Stairway & Hallway Trim Work

This is the second time we've hired John to work for us. He recommends paint type, discusses options and does excellent work. We will definitely hire him again for any paint or decor work, since he's very reliable, skilled, quick, and detail-oriented. Couldn't ask for a better contractor.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,405.00
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Many thanks for the kind review Wendy and Allan. It's always a pleasure to work at your home.

Susan Barakett from East York
Susan Barakett from East York
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Reface and Rebuild Fireplace Mantal

After being so satisfied with the workmanship John has done on other projects of mine, I asked him to make my fireplace look beautiful as it was quite an eye soar. We discussed various options and in the end agreed to go with something that was consistent with the look of my house and style. He did a magnificent job in transforming it into a look that I absolutely love. Everyone that comes in to visit compliments it too!!! You won't go wrong with hiring John, he is so talented.

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So very appreciated is this review Susan. Always a pleasure to work at your home and I thoroughly enjoy our conversations.

Christine from Mississauga
Christine from Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Door, trim and baseboard installation

I discovered John through HomeStars and hired him to install and paint 10 doors, including a barn door for the laundry room. He also installed and painted trim around the doors as well as baseboards in several rooms, closets and a hallway.

I can't say enough positive things about the quality of his work, attention to detail, work ethic and personality. He's fantastic to work with and I'm absolutely thrilled with the transformation in my home. I definitely recommend John and will absolutely hire him again for future projects.

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What a wonderful review Christine. Many many thanks for it. I thoroughly enjoyed your project.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Master Bedroom Reno

I found John on Homestars due to his high reviews. He definitely exceeded them. John installed trim around our recently replaced windows and new baseboards. His artistic background helps when choosing colors. John is conscientious, patient, calm and funny. His work is detailed and well done. The additional benefit of John is that he is a pleasure to have around. John will be back in September!

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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Thanks so very much for the thoughtful review. It was a pleasure to work for you and am looking forward to the next project as well.

Faith
Faith
12 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Kitchen Renovation

John had previously done a number of smaller repairs in my home. When we discussed the possibility of renovating my kitchen, John’s responses totally inspired me to go ahead with confidence with this project….one of the best decisions I have ever made!

John gutted the kitchen, built and installed new cabinets, put up a back splash, a task which was made more complex by the types of tiles I chose and my specific design requests. In addition, he installed my new microwave, necessitating drilling through the bricks in order to add the external vent to the outside. John also painted my kitchen (twice, because I initially selected a color which did not work, and we finally used a shade that John recommended). He also added new baseboards. John suggested putting a new wood frame around the kitchen window, which looks sensational. The list goes on and on. He made me a gorgeous new kitchen which is giving me tons of pleasure!

What can I say about this man? He is totally professional, extremely hard working, and very talented. with expertise in many areas. He is a perfectionist and everything single thing that he did was excellent. I am someone who does not particularly enjoy having people work in my home! However, John was a total pleasure to have around even for an extended project. I very much enjoyed our chats and laughter.

I have already scheduled John for the fall to tackle more items on my wish list. In my opinion, I have totally lucked in, in finding John!!

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Many many thanks for the wonderful review. It was a real pleasure to work on this project and your excitement about the finished kitchen was contagious. I look forward to future projects.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement renovation

We chose Pretty Handy Guy based on the good reviews and we're glad we did. John is very professional and a pleasure to have around. We were very happy with his work (removal of wallpaper and painting the basement). He is already been scheduled to return for additional painting and some carpentry work!

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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Thank you very much for the thoughtful review. It was a pleasure to work at your home and I look forward to the next project as well.

Diana&Richard from Mississauga
Diana&Richard from Mississauga
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Bathroom touch-ups

We asked John to come in and knock a few things off of the 'honey-do' list in our bathrooms: ceiling repair, drywall replacement, hanging a heavy mirror etc. These jobs had been outstanding for a couple of years and in a matter of a day and half John made it all go away. I no longer mutter every time I walk into the downstairs bath - it's a pleasure to go in there now! Thanks, John!!

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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I very much appreciate the thoughtful review Diana. Enjoyed working at your home and hope I can help with anything in the future.

John Fornear in Toronto
John Fornear in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Install of new flooring and accent wall

"Pretty Handy Guy"? He should change the name to "Extremely Handy Guy" !! And few other words as well...professional, perfectionist, great value, trust worthy and the list can continue.... We had John come in to install our new flooring to start and he did such a great job, we continued with an accent wall, install new doors, multiple painting projects and have already booked him to re-do our kitchen cupboards next week. If you are looking for professional work for a good value, this is it. Thanks John ! ......The Fornear Family.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
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Many thanks for the thoughtful review. It's always a pleasure to work at your home.

marc gordon from Toronto
marc gordon from Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Installation of a barn door

John did a great job putting up the door. He was very detailed with his work. He took the time to make sure all the measurements were accurate and it fit exactly as designed.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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Thank you very much for the nice review Marc. I thoroughly enjoyed working at your home.

LynneP
LynneP
5 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Bathroom Cabinet Painting + Miscellaneous Tasks

Once again John's overall service delivery is a sheer delight. John has completed a number of projects in my home over the last couple of years and I have total confidence in his ability to do job well at all times. His awesome sense of humour and honest judgement and advice about the viability of new projects is greatly appreciated!

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Many thanks Lynne. It's always a pleasure to work 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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