Jim Was Here, Inc

I have been using Jim for about 3 years now and it has been nothing but a pleasure. He has been very reliable and reasonable and has done a great job repairing many electrical, plumbing, carpentry and general handyman jobs around the house. Generally I keep a running list for a yearly upkeep visit from him and call him in between for more urgent issues when needed. He was recommended to me from a local realtor. I’ve learned realtors generally know who are the «go to» folks vs the not to go to folks. He’s «go to». It’s reassuring to have someone who is reliable, friendly, easy to work with who can do a vast multitude of jobs. Sure saves the headache and money of farming each job out individually.

Jim was a great choice and it was clear he has years of experience. He was friendly and professional the whole way through (even nice and welcoming to our 3 dogs, too, who were getting in the way a little). Jim installed a window air conditioning unit through-​the-​wall, rather than in the window. About a 3 hour job he hustled through. I watched him work almost the entire time and could tell the work was carefully planned and done by a skilled handyman. I feel confident in his work because occasionally he explained to me the correct way to do things, and WHY it was the correct way.
The a/​c unit he installed is quiet and cools the 275 square feet room very quickly. The unit was sealed off well on the inside and outside. I would absolutely recommend Jim for future jobs, no matter the level of expertise.

I am not agent of Carol Hoffman, I am her daughter. And I am the one that Jim tried to run over in his work truck that came inches away from hitting mt dog. I am also the one that witnessed the atrocity of Jim Was Here Inc handy work. The fact that he is responded in such a negative matter should only prove our point. We unfortunately remain neighbors so we cannot escape him or his immature tendencies. The picture I posted of an inspection report by Jims Contractors State Liscense Board is PROOF that we are not lying. The letter came in a week after our appeal to smail clamis court, so unfortunately it did not help solve or repair the damage done to our home, or be the evidence needed to win our case. But maybe it will stop you from using Jims company. FYI Jim, its not slander if its true. We fired you for many good reasons.

I have worked with Jim over the last 5+ years on many projects in the home. I trust Jim and his work is always top notch. Jim is very easy to work with and I feel very confident about the work being performed. He has redone a bathroom, electrical work, plumbing, dry wall, kitchen updates, etc. I highly recommend Jim!

Jim Was Here replaced two large outdoor beams on our house. They did the job quickly and efficiently. They completed the job as requested. All their interaction with us was very professional. I would highly recommend them for any repairs no matter how complex. Robin.

Jim was Here has done several jobs in my home. And I have been over the moon with the results. Jim has installed hardwood and natural stone flooring, moved my water heater from the inside of my house to the outside, and built beautiful shelving for a home office. I found Jim and his staff to be completely professional, punctual, polite, and tidy. I wouldn’t consider any other contractor! I highly recommend Jim Was Here!

I feel the same way as David H who posted a review here 10 months ago. Jim is rude, should not be in the business if he doesn’t know how to deal with clients. Told me over the phone that he did me a favor by coming out to my house-didn’t provide any pricing on his so-​called safety issues. During the course of the conversation, he proceeded to call me «cheap».all he needed to say was-​find another contractor. Just based on his demeanor over the phone-can’t recommend him.

We had a list of several small projects — some electrical, caulking in a shower and two sinks, garage door opener. Chris arrived on time, got everything done in ca. two hours, did a great job, and the cost was exactly what I was told it would be over the phone. He was also courteous and friendly. What more could you want?

We had set up to have Jim work for us to do some minor work. He showed up right on the dot. But it went down hill from there. When he came in he asked for the plans. We handed him the permits and the drawing that where approved by the city. He got all mad and said he could not build off these and that there were not plans. (What do we know we are not a contractor — he is). When pressed further he said we wasted his time and $ 600 of his money and he said we were cheap and kept insulting us repeatedly — in front of other people too.
In the end we got a wonderful contractor that did the work fast and professional. This contractor used our drawings, said they were NOT a problem and understood what was needed. Our work was done, but not by Jim. Jim was rude, inconsiderate, had poor communication skills, and insulting.
If he had just spent the time to talk to us and not be rude to us, he could have gotten our money (and even more if that was what it took). But that was not the road he chose to walk.
In the end, don’t use Jim Was Here.