Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Bobby is an excellent handyman. Great communicator and finished the work in a timely manner. Highly recommended."
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Serving Bethesda, MD 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."
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went perfectly. The wallboard was expertly repaired in order to affix new wallpaper, and it looks great. The window had to be special ordered because it's not a size currently mass produced. .Nestor, the handyman, kept us aware of the delivery schedule and installed the window on the first date we had available. The new window looks and works great. I've already recommended Chapin Handyman to a neighbor a couple of days ago."
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Handyman Was not able to fix the shower control issue. So I asked to focus on replacing sash cords. Did not appear to be an expertise."
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"l&V handyman service did a very good job on my stair rail repair. It is more sturdy and I feel safe walking done the steps again."
+138
Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Arthur is an excellent handyman that has helped me with multiple projects. He works quickly, effectively, and at a fair price. I recommend him to anyone looking for a handyman."
Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Welcome to J.J. Handyman! 10 Years Experience! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help!
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mir and his assistant did a great job mounting my 4 TVs. They were friendly, courteous and professional. His price was very reasonable and I wound definitely use his services again."
Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Alex did several small tasks in record time. He fixed my mailbox that had detached from the post, replaced a stake on a landscape light, replaced a worn threshold in the outbuilding, and rehung a shutter that had come down in the ice storm. He's extremely pleasant and professional and his rate is also extremely reasonable. He is now my go-to handyman."
Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Flooring , drywall , all around handy man service. I have projects from time to time this company have always took good care of us"
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