🛠️ Community Alert: Port Orange Resident Issues Strong Warning About Local Handyman Service

PORT ORANGE, FL — A Port Orange homeowner has issued a passionate and detailed public service announcement warning residents across Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, and Daytona Beach about a deeply troubling experience with a local handyman service. The business in question, AWS Handyman Services and Repairs, operated by an individual named Aramis, is being called out for what the homeowner describes as “very, very unprofessional” conduct, broken promises, and a complete lack of accountability.

📅 The Timeline of Events: The ordeal began on Monday, October 6, when the homeowner hired Aramis based on a community post. The initial quote was $200 for a series of repairs — a price the homeowner found fair and accepted without hesitation. Aramis arrived late, which the homeowner now views as the first red flag, but chose to overlook it in good faith.

Once on site, Aramis assessed the work and requested an additional $30 to repair a dining room chair that required more attention than expected. The homeowner agreed, and Aramis offered to take the chair to his home for repairs, promising to return it by Wednesday. He also committed to completing two additional tasks that day:

1. Painting an office door

2. Mounting an outdoor Ring camera

Impressed by the initial work and Aramis’s demeanor, the homeowner paid $300 — $70 more than the agreed-upon total — as a gesture of goodwill.

🚩 The Breakdown: Wednesday arrived, but Aramis did not. No call, no message, no explanation. When the homeowner reached out, Aramis claimed the glue on the chair hadn’t dried and expressed reluctance to drive back, citing gas expenses. This contradicted his earlier commitment to return and finish the job.

When pressed, Aramis postponed the return of the chair to October 26, more than two weeks later. The homeowner, understandably frustrated, insisted the chair be returned no later than that date. Aramis responded by laughing, a gesture the homeowner described as “10000000% unprofessional.”

The situation deteriorated further when the homeowner requested Aramis’s address to retrieve the chair directly — a request that was met with complete silence. Aramis ceased all communication, effectively ghosting the client. When the homeowner threatened to involve law enforcement, Aramis responded dismissively, further exacerbating the situation.

📢 Public Service Announcement: The homeowner is now urging others in the community to steer clear of AWS Handyman Services and Repairs, citing:

• Chronic unprofessionalism

• Disrespectful and evasive communication

• Failure to complete agreed-upon work

• Unjustified delays and broken promises

• Refusal to return property

• Lack of transparency and accountability

Screenshots of the entire exchange have been shared publicly, with the homeowner emphasizing that they are presented uninterrupted and without bias to ensure full transparency.

🗣️ A Message from the Homeowner: “This isn’t about revenge — it’s about protecting our community. I was understanding, generous, and patient. I gave this person every opportunity to do the right thing, and instead I was laughed at, ignored, and left without my property. If Aramis wants to take accountability and apologize, I’m open to it. But until then, this warning stays.”

🔍 A Reminder to Residents:

• Always vet service providers thoroughly

• Ask for references and written agreements

• Be cautious of vague promises and last-minute changes

• Share your experiences to help others avoid similar situations

In a region where trust and word-of-mouth recommendations are vital, this cautionary tale serves as a stark reminder: professionalism matters, and accountability is non-negotiable.