L W Construction & Handyman Services (formerly known as Handyman Network of Marin) provides home and business repairs, remodeling, home improvements, and additions for clients in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties. The company builds, installs, repairs and improves carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems for residential and commercial clients.
President, owner and operator Lamine Elabed says LW Construction & Handyman Services has built a trusted reputation for providing quality work at a fair price. “Our customers know we only hire skilled experts who are always prompt, courteous and professional. Our primary goal is to do right by the client the first time. They reward us by their repeat business and referrals.”
LW Construction & Handyman Services is a local, family-owned general contractor. Its employees all have at least 15 years of experience, are required to pass background and drug screenings, and are trained to tackle a variety of tasks.
“We’ve earned a reputation for being trustworthy, reliable and respectful of our customers. All they have to do is explain the repairs they need and we’ll send professional craftsmen right to their doors. Our constant communication, attention to detail and concern for our customers’ satisfaction ensures each job is done correctly the first time.”
Take care of small maintenance issues around your home to save money in the long run.
Recent studies have found that within 20 years of a home purchase, the average homeowner will spend roughly 10 percent of the home’s value in maintenance and repair costs. While it’s always a good idea to put funds aside for future needs, these costs can be reduced significantly by taking care of maintenance issues while they’re still small. “Don’t put off home maintenance for too long,” warns Lamine Elabed, president of LW Construction & Handyman Services. “A repair that costs $10 today might cost several thousand dollars if you wait another five years to deal with it.”
One example of such a situation is a small water leak. “Leaking water is one of the greatest detriments to a home—even a small leak can cause major damage if ignored for a long period of time,” explains Mr. Elabed. “If the grout between the tiles in your shower is cracked, water may be able to get inside the wall and the framing, resulting in mold and mildew issues such as dry rot. You can avoid this by temporarily sealing it with some caulking until a professional is able to repair it.”
Another preventative measure you can take is installing additional electrical outlets in your home. “If you have a lot of electrical devices plugged in all over your house, it can overwhelm the electrical system and create the potential for an electrical fire,” says Mr. Elabed. “You can avoid paying thousands of dollars in fire damage repairs simply by adding an extra electrical circuit, which doesn’t cost very much in the first place.”
While water and electricity can cause severe structural damage to a home, there are plenty of less dramatic instances where minor maintenance issues can take a toll. For instance, something as simple as a door that doesn’t line up correctly in its frame can be an unneeded source of frustration. “Many homeowners will ignore these types of minor issues for years, but for the most part, they can be fixed in a few minutes,” says Mr. Elabed. “If you just take the time to go through your house once or twice a year and address small maintenance issues, it could literally mean the difference between spending $5 and $5,000.”
Maintaining customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business, but it's even more important for home repair companies that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award. For LW Construction & Handyman Services, the key to achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction is simple: utilize its industry expertise to provide handyman services that are both versatile and dependable. "We specifically hire technicians who are well-versed in all aspects of home maintenance," says President Lamine Elabed. "This allows us to handle every aspect of our customers' projects, which makes things more efficient and affordable for them."
LW Construction & Handyman Services has been providing home improvement and repair services for clients in Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties since 2006. As a locally-owned chapter of nationwide general contractor organization Handyman Network, the company has the capabilities to perform electrical work, trim carpentry, plumbing, drywall repair, wallpapering, fencing, appliance installation, closet organization, window and door replacement, and more.
Unlike less experienced handyman companies that take a "one size fits all" approach to the home repair process, LW Construction & Handyman Services is committed to providing responsive services that are designed to ensure each customer is completely satisfied with their project. "Fostering ongoing client relationships is a big priority with us, so we never leave our customers hanging," says Mr. Elabed. "If we make a mistake or a customer isn't satisfied, we'll come right back and take care of it."
Another distinguishing attribute of LW Construction & Handyman Services is its dedication to adhering to state-mandated building codes on every home repair job. "We don't cut corners when it comes to building codes," affirms Mr. Elabed. "If a job requires a permit, we make sure to pull it. That way, if the client wants to sell the house in the future, there won't be any legal issues from unpermitted work."
