Fixer
Company Overview
Fixer focuses on home upkeep and repair services – offering services like plumbing, electrical fixes, drywall, and painting, to door and window repairs, TV mounting, furniture assembly, and smart home device setup. Whatever you need, we can handle it!
We’re pleased to announce our new membership plan! Take the hassle out of home care and rely on your assigned Fixer handyman. Home maintenance has never been more straightforward. We’ll address your tasks with ongoing repairs, enhancements, and preventive maintenance inspections during scheduled visits all year long.
Our Fixers undergo thorough vetting, background checks, and training. Our culture emphasizes honesty, service, continuous learning, and inclusivity. Being a certified B Corporation, we meet top verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
We are the most trusted handyman service in Chicago's Western Suburbs, boasting over 25,000 five-star reviews from countless satisfied customers. Try us out; you won’t regret it!
Fixer operates as a public benefit corporation and certified B-Corp, created by some of the same people behind GrubHub. We are homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, parents, and professionals just like you.
We have a growing team of more than 50 dedicated professionals focused on simplifying the home repair and maintenance experience. We also strive to provide real, sustainable career opportunities for individuals in the communities we serve.
Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, IL, Fixer is now expanding to Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Seattle. We are rapidly expanding with more cities on the horizon!
Mike's first venture into entrepreneurship predates Fixer: after completing his degrees in electrical engineering and computer science at MIT, he co-founded GrubHub while trying to find a way to order pizza online. As GrubHub grew—and the gig economy it fostered—Mike realized that gig work can be a dead-end for those seeking lasting career advancement. The gig economy is a bit of my Frankenstein's monster, and Fixer is my solution to that—it's a deliberate, W-2 employee, career-focused model. Mike details his professional story in a memoir named Hangry, scheduled for publication in 2023.
Business Services
- Appliance installation
- Appliance repair
- Handyman assembly
- Bathtub repair
- Handyman caulking
- Circuit breaker repair
- Door installation
- Door repair
- Doorbell installation
- Doorbell repair
- Drain repair
- Drywall repair
- Electric inspection
- Electric installation or replacement
- Electric repair
- Wire repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Furniture assembly
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Window repair
- Handyman installation
- Light fixture installation
- Light fixture repair
- Outlet installation
- Outlet repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Handyman repair
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tue: | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wed: | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thu: | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Fri: | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews
J M.Respond to my inquiry!! Seriously, never heard from anyone!? And ended up using someone else
Caryn B.I contacted Fixer last Wednesday to see if they could take on a small task that just required supporting a couple of bolts on the hinge of my fence. When I called, the representative couldn't quite understand the scope of my project, so he decided it would be best to schedule a consultation. I explained I only wanted a consultation if the project could be completed that same day. He said it shouldn't be a problem. He confirmed the cost would be $139 at time of consultation and that would be applied toward the total project of hired, also that would be the hourly rate. Knowing there's no way that project would be more than an hour. I was desperate and needing it to be done ASAP and so I agreed.
My scheduled time came and went and then I received a notice that my appointment was rescheduled to the following day and they would Credit $15 toward the cost of the consultation. I reached back out and again reinforce that I wanted to cancel unless the project could be completed on the same day. Again was told it should not be a problem.
Nino came out the next day. He was very professional, and nice. He explained he couldn't do the project the same day because he hadn't been booked for it, and even if he had, it was too cold for him to make the repair.
This was a blessing in disguise. I paid the consultation fee, and later got the estimate and was in shock - the total for this project was nearly $300. I had no idea they were going to charge $89 for their handy person to walk into a hardware store, on top of charging $50 (+20% upcharge) for parts which was a couple pieces of wood and a couple of bolts and the hourly rate.
My dad made the repair today in less than 30 mins with a drill and two bolts. He also used a saw to level out the bottom of the fence as Nino had also offered to do.
I just can't believe the cost, it's outrageous. I would not recommend this company based on cost and also the administrative to field miscommunication.
Water damage from a refrigerator installation. Please do not use this company!! This company tried to install a water line to my refrigerator but they didn't check to make sure the line didn't leak and it cause water to leak into my basement. This company form of communication is by texting only In which is unprofessional. This company finally send someone back to my home to look and take pictures of the damage 2 weeks later. They never apologize for the damage but charge me to fix the damage they did?
Tom P.Great job! The process was super easy and Steve was great! I will use Fixer again!
A+++
I was having an issue with the exhaust fan in my bathroom. The fixer handyman came out exactly on time and was so incredibly kind and helpful. He answered all of my questions and was very professional. I would highly recommend them and would definitely use them again!
Angela M.Came out the same day as contacted. Very courteous and friendly. The first tech didn't have equipment sufficient for the job. They were very quick to make a follow up appointment the next day to get the situation handled. Would recommend.
I used Fixer for the 1st time recently and was thrilled with the quality of work done, skill of handyman and speed of completion. Very easy to book service & pay online. I have high ceilings in my townhouse & just changing lightbulbs is a challenge. My Fixer handyman completed all the tasks including installing a new shower sprayer & hose in just over an hour. I'm thrilled with Fixer and sure I will use them often in the future.
Justin S.ive used many of these types of companies and fixer definitely stood out! they were very knowledgeable and I could tell had a lot of experience. I was very comfortable with them working in my house. They did a fantastic job and even had to do some customization of some of the parts that I had. Everything turned out wonderfully. Would definitely use them again.
Brent O.Andrew M. did an excellent job on recaulking my bathtub. Very friendly, responsive, efficient, professional, and competent. Thank you, Andrew!
We contacted them to fix a lighting issue in our office and it was done quickly and professionally. No back and forth or upselling on products or services. Will definitely be using Fixer again.
























