Main Services: Residential & Commercial Remodeling - Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements & Additions
Description: We are your professional residential and commercial remodeling and repairs company based in Stratford Connecticut. Our services include kitchen, bathroom, basement remodeling and more. We handle projects from A to Z by performing demolition, carpentry, drywall, ceilings, painting, flooring, door and window installations etc. We also bring in our own masonry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC specialists to manage every detail of the project for you. Contact us to estimate your project and discuss the next steps.
Service Area: Monroe, Stamford, Redding, Brookfield, Hawleyville, Fairfield, Georgetown, Cos Cob, Westport, New Fairfield, Easton, Darien, Orange, Redding Ridge, Trumbull, Bridgeport, Redding Center, Stevenson, Greens Farms, Milford, Newtown, Derby, Sandy Hook, Riverside, Old Greenwich, Norwalk, Stratford, Ridgefield, Weston, Bethel
What sets us apart from other contractors: Professionalism with bank friendly detailed estimates
We are best known for: Great communication skills setting the right expectations for the project at hand.
10 Reviews
Review MeTrumbull CT
Work Description: Total Bathroom Renovation
Comments: if I could give Handy and his business 0 stars I would. a job done 2 years ago which was the most frustrating and unprofessional job ive ever experienced- has now left me having to re do my entire shower over. the contractors handy hired improperly installed my shower system, causing my 1st floor bedroom to leak. it was concluded that the shower needed to be demo'd and redone. I have went back and forth about reaching out to Handy to fix this issue but giving it's been 2 years and I don't want the man in my house, I've decided to just take the loss. do not hire him! he is unprofessional and he doesn't pay his contractors (probably the reason they end up doing a poor job). he had no less than 20 men in and out of my home because contractors would quit midway through the job since he wasn't paying them. he would then find a local contractor on the road and bring them to my home to complete the work! over 20k completely wasted!Greenlawn NY
Work Description: Commercial Project on Long Island in New York
Comments: DO NOT HIRE HANDY LUIGI AND ANY OF HIS COMPANIES (BUY & FIX HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC; LUIGI & ASSOCIATES). RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN THE OTHER WAY…We hired Handy Luigi through Buy & Fix Home Improvement LLC, and the project was poorly managed from the start. Plumbing delays also caused inspection failures and several missed deadlines. This led to major delays in our business's Grand Opening.
On the financial side, even though we paid Handy 100% of the contract, subcontractors were left unpaid, and we’re faced with demands from contractors for $17,000, which prevents us from closing the project with the Landlord and other key stakeholders. As a result, we can't access critical funds needed to operate our business.
In addition, Handy's communication is terrible, which is worse when you add that to his arrogance. Handy and Buy & Fix Home Improvement never provided the underwriters’ certificate we needed to obtain the CO for the project, and he never provided the lien waivers required even after he had been fully paid for the contract.
I would strongly advise against hiring Handy and any company he’s associated with, including Luigi & Associates. He’ll say he’s a MAN OF GOD but do not be fooled. He’s a liar and a crook. He is a fraud in every sense of the word.
Shelton CT
Work Description: Renovation
Comments: Unprofessional and incomplete work, harassment, gender discrimination, threats, and financial exploitation.I hired Buy & Fix Home Improvement, LLC (Handy Luigi) in March 2024 to renovate my home. Work began in late April. Mr. Luigi began by demolishing my home, rendering it uninhabitable. However, the project quickly went awry.
Incomplete Demolition: The demolition was incomplete and caused structural damage to my home, resulting in a significant leak throughout my kitchen wall. Left walls exposed in almost every room which affected the safety of my children.
Negligence: Mr. Luigi's work resulted in water damage, structural damage, and electrical damage. His solution of simply placing a tarp over the leak after the damage was done was insufficient.
Improper prioritization: Mr. Luigi prioritized work on my deck over the essential repairs needed inside the home.
Unprofessional Conduct: Mr. Luigi exhibited unprofessional behavior throughout the project. He repeatedly appeared at my house unannounced, made inappropriate references to me as a "friend," and threatened me with negative consequences if I left a negative review online. This behavior escalated to threats to my safety on June 4th, 2024 via text message from Mr. Luigi.
Financial Exploitation: Despite taking a $2,500 deposit and $14,996 for the project, Mr. Luigi only completed $4,511.53 worth of work agreed upon in the initial scope. He also completed $8,700 of additional work due to unforeseen damages, leaving the project significantly unfinished. After terminating his services on May 4th, he refused to refund the remaining balance of $4,284.47.
Attempts to Resolve the Issue:
I terminated Mr. Luigi's services on May 4th, 2024.
I documented the incomplete and damaged work with photos.
I have obtained an estimate from another contractor to complete the project and signed a Hold Harmless agreement.
I left a factual review of my experience on a review site, exercising my First Amendment right. Mr. Luigi retaliated by threatening to sue me.
UPDATE 6/18/24
I’m writing this review to encourage others to thoroughly research before hiring contractors. My experience with this contractor and the owner was very unpleasant. After sharing my experience on other sites, I received legal threats. I am now sharing MY experience here to assert my right to do so. As a single mother of two—one in college and one with special needs—I was thrilled to finally purchase my first home after years of saving. I bought a little fixer-upper and was excited to make it my own. Initially, everything seemed to be going well. The contractor communicated effectively, and since I didn’t know much about contractors and repairs, I trusted him with my home and money. Unfortunately, I now feel duped and taken advantage of, left with $28,000 worth of unfinished work. He may claim he offered to finish the job, but would you let someone back into your home after they left it in such a horrible state? Despite the poor job, he refuses to refund my deposit and the money for the unfinished work. To make matters worse, he has threatened to sue me for defamation, alleging I cost him money by not letting him complete the work. The most disappointing part of this experience is the lack of accountability. He takes none. There is always an excuse or an answer. There has NEVER been an apology. Had there been accountability, it would not have gotten this far. Instead, he writes me an email with the bank threatening legal action. This is why I am putting MY experience in writing to hopefully help someone make smarter choices. To anyone reading this: Do your research first!
New Canaan CT
Work Description: Finishing Basmenet
Comments: We were extremely disappointed with Handy Luigi and hiring him to finish our basement. He has been unresponsive and once he was paid in full almost all communication was stopped. The work is now 2.5 months past the estimated completion date. We've tried all forms of communicating directly with Handy and asking for the work to be completed. We were never told the work was going beyond the completion date--we've since had to post-pone and cancel several family visits. We've shared all of this directly with Handy with crickets for a response. It's now been weeks since any work was completed. It's our first experience with a contractor abandoning the job. We're now stuck with hiring someone else to correct and complete the work as well as attorney fees to try and get refunded. I would not recommend Buy & Fix Home Improvement or any work done by Handy Luigi unless you enjoy never hearing back from someone and being stuck with unfinished work.Norwalk CT
Work Description: Attic stairs installation
Comments: I’m am very pleased with the service they provided me, Always in contact, on time meet up negotiation, reasonable pricedVery pleased!
Newtown CT
Work Description: Interior Painting-1 to 2 rooms
Comments: Courteous and prompt . Great jobDarien CT
Work Description: Cabinets/Drawers Repair
Comments: Still talking to this contractorNorwalk CT
Work Description: Door Install
West Haven CT
Work Description: Handyman
West Haven CT
Work Description: Adjust storm door
Comments: Handy was very prompt and helpful when helping us with getting our storm door reinstalled correctly! Will use again for future projects .-
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NWCO License in CT :
#HIC.0611284
NWCO License in CT :
#HIC.0611284
NWCO License in CT :
#HIC.0611284
Home Improvement Registration Number in CT :
#HIC.0611284