
Testimonials
"Jerry Todo has completed multiple projects in our home over the years. He was referred to us by a close friend and it was the best gift she ever gave us! Our house was built in the 1940's with a 1970's addition so every room presented its own set of challenges. Jerry did a fantastic job on three bathrooms, a tiled entry, and a kitchen backsplash. As a tile mason there is no one better. He is thoughtful, precise and willing to give new techniques a try and master them. He can drywall, paint and carpenter. I would recommend Jerry in a heartbeat."
Verna B., homeowner
"We have had Jerry and Remedies & Repairs work on multiple projects at our home and our rental property over the years. They do everything from laying tile to tearing down and rebuilding the side of a garage. The work is always top quality with an attention to detail that is second to none.
Jerry has great communication throughout the entire process and makes sure that you understand what is happening and why. Jerry also comes up with creative solutions for problems that may arise throughout a project. He has always been willing to work with us to get our projects completed on time and within budget. We cannot recommend him highly enough for this experience, communication and attention to detail."
Adam W., homeowner
"Jerry has all but re-built our home in West Seattle over the last 15 years. He did a beautiful kitchen remodel for us after we bought our house, and a few years later we did a studs-out remodel of our lower level, which we love to this day. He is meticulous and detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him to all of my friends and clients in West Seattle."
Roger S., broker
"Jerry Todo is a master at his craft. Not only is his work beautiful, he is also on-time, on-budget and a pleasure to have him in our home. I recommend him highly and we'll be sure to have him back for more projects."
Jill P., homeowner
"As a person, Jerry is kind, thoughtful, honest and funny, always pleasant to have around the house. As a contractor, Jerry returns calls, is prompt and on time, and is careful and very particular about his workmanship which is superb. He sets a high bar. Jerry did a mosaic bathroom floor for us and it's beautiful. "
Betty B., homeowner
"Jerry Todo of Remedies and Repairs did an amazing job renovating my kitchen and rebuilding my deck. He also installed fencing around my yard. I am thrilled with the results. Jerry was very reliable, thorough and careful in his planning and work. He took great care to minimize the disruption, kept to a stated schedule and his work was perfect. "
Katie H., homeowner
"Jerry was referred to us by a friend when we needed to renovate portions of our 1918 West Seattle Home. As you might expect, no two walls were square and the bathroom floor sloped over 2" from one end to the other! Jerry completely demolished everything down to the studs and floor joists and built a totally new room. His design ideas and product recommendations were excellent, as were his recommendations for additional custom work.
There is always job creep, but thoughtful planning throughout the project allowed us to create a pleasant reading nook in the basement where a reroute of plumbing created new usable space. Redesigning bathroom windows allowed us to re-side the back of the house as well! Jerry's original estimate for the bathroom was spot on with no surprises.
Not only is Jerry an excellent contractor and neighbor, he and his wife, Sindy, (and their dogs!) became family friends."
Phil & Ellen H., homeowners
"Jerry took the job of repairing the deck on the back of our house about a year ago. During much of the time, Jerry had the help of Ed and Guy - both of them good carpenters and good workers.
At the time, we did not realize that the entire deck would have to be torn down and a whole new one built. As the work progressed, Jerry would come to me and say that something should be replaced, but he could patch it up if we didn't want to go to the extra expense. He would carefully explain what was involved, and I always urged him to do what he thought was right. Jerry was also helpful in suggesting design features that I had not thought of, and I am very happy that we followed his suggestions. There were some hard decisions to make during construction, but in the end we have the satisfaction of knowing that the job was done right. I would not hesitate to recommend Jerry for any job he was willing to undertake."
David L., homeowner
"We have worked with Jerry and Remedies and Repairs multiple times and we are always very happy with the results. Our patio project turned out beautifully and we also had a large closet built in our downstairs area. We have referred multiple friends and colleagues to Jerry and they have all been very satisfied with his work. From full bathroom remodels to smaller projects like ours, Jerry’s work is quality. We appreciate his honest, transparent approach and thorough communication. He also is a wealth of knowledge and gave us excellent recommendations for electricians and plumbers. We highly recommend Jerry for quality work and his depth of experience and knowledge."
Al G. & Derik K., homeowners
"Jerry has completed three bathroom tile jobs for me over the years. His attention to detail and kindness is always appreciated. Perfectionist is the word that comes to mind.
Jerry is always willing and able to help in any way he can. If he can't do it he knows someone who can. I would highly recommend Jerry without hesitation."
Danita F., homeowner
"Jerry did an amazing job renovating our master bedroom and bathroom. He is thoughtful, caring, patient, and always has your best interest in mind. We are always impressed by his craftsmanship and attention to detail. We will definitely work with him in the future."
Josh S. & Philip C., homeowners
"I met Jerry through a contractor friend, and Jerry and I have worked together for the past 20 years. As a subcontractor, I found that Jerry always treated me with the utmost respect and he always had my back. We've done many jobs together and I consider Jerry a great friend."
Andy B., plumbing contractor
"We were referred to Jerry by friends who had used him in the past. Jerry is easy to work with and has helped us with work to repair our large deck, and for a bathroom refresh that involved the build out and tiling of a new walk-in shower, and integration of a pocket door. For each project, Jerry exercised his skill and ingenuity to deliver what we needed. When there was an element that he couldn’t do on his own, he was able to direct us to the right contractor to get the work done."
Kurt S., homeowner
"One of the reasons I was willing to buy this neglected 106-year-old home was Jerry would be there to give it the much-needed TLC. As Jerry has tackled my long list of projects, he has encountered many hidden surprises left behind by previous owners and renters but he has found a creative solution for each challenge.
I'm an engineer at heart and have dreamed up some crazy ideas for modernizing my home. Jerry has been an incredible partner to translate these ideas into reality. It has been my pleasure to make this website so others can get a glimpse of his talent."An N., homeowner
About Jerry Todo and Remedies & Repairs
A short story from the Treasurer
Jerry Todo is first and always will be a rockin’ guitar player. He’s played since he was 11 years old, had a professional career as a young man and continues to play for fun and relaxation. Early on he subsidized his income with his other talent for repairing and remodeling. Painting houses to perfection, he often says “everyone thinks they’re a painter”, an electrical manager for True Value, coupled with some years of sales experience in the auto industry enabled him to transition to eventually owning his own business.
A few notable projects over the yearsIn the 1990’s, he created and built a machine to cut small chocolate batons for Fran’s Chocolates that was a tour favorite because all the wires were made and tuned with guitar strings. His work vehicle was a huge station wagon named “Walt” after Fran’s dad that he could haul drywall in. At this time he made a long-lasting friendship with another carpenter and Remedies & Repairs was created. He and Guy have worked on many beautiful projects over the years including doubling the size of our home in 2001-2003.
Jerry has remodeled and restored a house on Queen Anne with his buddy Ed, another master carpenter, converting it into a successful Antique Store to this day, Singer Galleries.
He remodeled two restaurants in West Seattle and Columbia City, built out a beautiful N. Peal Cashmere store in the middle of the WTO protests in downtown Seattle and later completely renovated a warehouse on the West Seattle waterfront which is now a bicycle shop.
The evolution of Remedies & RepairsRemedies & Repairs became a corporation in 2004 and Jerry has focused predominately on serving the West Seattle area and residential remodeling. He will be the first to tell you, he’s not the fastest, nor the least expensive, but that he demands perfection in his work. He becomes a trusted part of the household, a friend to all the pets and all his talent is reflected in the finished results.
Jerry still plays music with his boys on Vashon, can be seen walking our Shih Tzu’s Butter and Garbo in West Seattle and always chatting with neighbors about their next home project. He’s always got an idea and opinion to share! We look forward to hearing about yours…
We remain extremely grateful for the continued support from all our past and present customers and appreciate always your referrals.
Sindy Todo, Treasurer
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