Belle's Buildings Handywoman Service

Contact: Wood, Annabella

Business Description: I am an independent handywoman. I learned my trade by working on my own house after it was hit by a tornado, and I found I knew more than the contractor about how to fix it. That was in 1991. Then I moved up to buying fixer-uppers. Every time I went to hire a handyman or contractor I was appalled at their prices and poor attitude, particularly plumbers. They would come in, put holes in my walls, fix the plumbing then leave, telling me to get a drywall person to fix the hole in the wall. Then they gave me a huge bill. So I learned how to take care of it myself... the plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry, painting, most floorings and whatever else I came across. I fell in love with ceramic tiling and tiled baths and kitchens became my trademark in houses I renovated. Soon friends were asking me to help them with their projects and were happy to pay me for my services rather than calling a "professional". Eventually I decided to fill the need for a reasonably priced, conscientious and capable handy person with a vast jack-of-all-trades knowledge. I help realtors prepare their client's houses for sale, and I help new owners make the adjustments to their new homes that they need. I take care of all the things a single mother just can't get to, and all the things many husbands can't do, either. My "honey-do list" abilities are second to none. I can come to your house and take care of just about anything you can come up with. For the most part, I don't use any outside help except sometimes some hired muscle. I travel at a cost of $50/hour after the first 30 minutes. I charge $75 for the first hour and $50/hr. after that with a one hour minimum for small jobs. For large jobs I give free quotes to those within 30 minutes of Blue Bell. Otherwise it is $50 for the quote which will go toward the work if I am hired. My quotes are firm and I will bring the job in at that amount. On large jobs I take $100 at acceptance of bid and scheduling, 50% on start date and 50% when completed and approved. I accept all major credit cards. I offer 10% discount to all Angie's List members on first job under $1500, and $150 discount to all Angie's List members on first job of $1500 or more. Discounts not valid with Storefront Coupon.

Services: Appliance Repair, Appliance Repair, Awnings, Basement Waterproofing, Bathtub Refinishing, Woodworking, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Tile, Childproofing, Closet Systems, Countertops, Deck Cleaning, Decks, Doors, Drywall, Electrician, Fencing, Driveway Gates, Fireplaces, Flooring, Fountains, Garage Doors, Gutter Cleaning, Gutter Repair, Handyman Service, Insulation, Lamp Repair, Outdoor Lighting, Mailbox Repair, Masonry, Misting Systems, Home & Garage Organization, House Painters, Interior Painters, Plastering, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Basement Remodeling, Remodeling, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling, Mobile Home Remodeling, Siding, Home Theater Design, Stucco, Wallpaper Removal, Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Replacement Windows, Egress Windows

In Business Since: 1996

Service Area: Within 10 miles of 19422

On Angie's List Since: 2/28/2011

Warranties: YES

Free Estimates: Ask for Details

Office Hours: Mon 09.00 AM - 05.00 PM, Tue 09.00 AM - 05.00 PM, Wed 09.00 AM - 05.00 PM, Thu 09.00 AM - 05.00 PM, Fri 09.00 AM - 05.00 PM, Sat Closed, Sun Closed, By Appointment

Excluded Services: Clear main sewer pipe, repair slate roofs, build new construction, install granite countertops

Features: Emergency Service

Licensed: Yes, I am appropriately licensed for my trade
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Senior Discount: 20

Cities Served: Abington | Ambler | Ardmore | Audubon | Bala Cynwyd | Bensalem | Berwyn | Blue Bell | Boothwyn | Bristol | Bryn Mawr | Bucks County | Chalfont | Chester County | Coatesville | Collegeville | Conshohocken | Croydon | Downingtown | Doylestown | Eagleville | Elkins Park | Exton | Glen Mills | Glenolden | Glenside | Harleysville | Hatboro | Hatfield | Havertown | Horsham | Huntingdon Valley | Jenkintown | Kennett Square | King Of Prussia | Lafayette Hill | Landenberg | Langhorne | Lansdale | Lansdowne | Lincoln University | Malvern | Montgomery County | Narberth | New Hope | Newtown | Newtown Square | Norristown | North Wales | Oxford | Phoenixville | Plymouth Meeting | Pottstown | Radnor | Royersford | Schwenksville | Souderton | Southeastern | Springfield | Swarthmore | Telford | Upper Darby | Valley Forge | Wallingford | Warminster | Warrington | Wayne | West Chester | West Grove | Willow Grove | Wynnewood