Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"An excellent job putting together the large wardrobes. Arrived on time, professional, prepared, skilled and good customer service. I recommend Jose for any handyman needs, and will use his services in the future as needed."
+13
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It is clear that Mike has a broad experience with handyman services. He effectively communicates upfront what he will be doing during an appointment. Also, Mike completes the work in a reasonable time that reflects his skills. His good personality and humor is a bonus."
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1984
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Carlos has completed two projects for us and did very good job. He is particular about is work, knows what the process is and works quietly. Will contact Jim the Handyman for our next project needing their services."
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Chapin Handyman does excellent work! We needed our basement windows (which had just been replaced by another contractor) to have either a trim border or wallboard put around them and decided to get caught up on a few other tasks that we just weren't getting around to. Nestor was very responsive for giving us a price, broken out by project. Each worker who came through (a) knew what was asked for from Nestor and also (b) double-checked the needs with us. The windows look *amazing* and we're really happy to have the ceiling fans switched out, our towel rack back up in the master bath, and the installation of a proper basement light switch (after making a bad call on not putting it in when we finished it years ago.) We can't recommend them enough!"
+58
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"John was great. He responded quickly to my request and took care of the repair efficiently and professionally. I plan on contacting him again with my next handyman project."
+50
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"New life handyman services provided much needed work and a home I recently sold to get it show-ready for potential buyers. Bobby is very professional, reliable, miticulous, and clearly takes pride in his work as demostrated by the craftmanship of the final product. When I needed to have all my interior closet bifold doors cut the size, re installed, and painted--and painting of all interior baseboard and entry doors to make my home, show ready" prior to sale --and later needed sence repair, and exterior carpentry and painting to meet last hour"-HOA requirements prior to closing the sale of my home, he was able to complete the work within a few short days. His work greatly enhanced the interior and exterior appearance of the home and receive high marks from my neighbors and real estate agents. I would highly recommend new life handyman services to anyone who needs quality home repair, remodeling, or custom work performed in a timely manner"
+26
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"David is a professional handyman He understood what I needed He did his best Iâ m highly satisfied with the work I highly recommend his service"
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Tyin is knowlegible, professional, and skillful. He replaced and installed ceiling fan with light, vanity light set, and bathroom faucet set in less than (3) hours. Tyin Handyman Service will continue as my first choice."
+1
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"I hired PGS Handyman Services to install a door sweep on my front and back door. He was very responsive and communicated his expected arrival time on the day of. I will definitely call again next time I have a project."
Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were the only “pro” contacted that responded in a timely fashion. Communication was very good, and they got the job done in a timely fashion. I have no complaints.price may have been a bit high for handyman, but nobody wants to take small projects. So I am satisfied."
+9
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