Serving Bowie, 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 Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Mr. Handyman (Eric V) sent a text with picture to say he was on the way. Eric is professional, courteous, and experienced. He has excellent problem solving skills and involved us in the decision making when something came up. It was a whole day job with many big & little projects and he would not leave until we were totally satisfied. Great handyman services and an awesome deal received from him. I highly recommend Mr. Handyman and especially Eric, well done!"
+4
Serving Bowie, MD 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 We needed our basement windows (which had just been replaced by another contractor) to have either a trim border or wallboard put around them and decided to get caught up on a few other tasks that we just weren't getting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 Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Bobby has done a number of projects over the years, including installing new faucets and recessed lighting, replacing a new backsplash (tile), light fixtures (indoor and out), painting, replacing door knobs, and the like. He even installed our tetherball for the kids. He is always friendly and responsive. He is our go-to handyman for almost everything!"
+26
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The handyman (Alan) was thorough and efficient. Most of the tasks that I had for him were "honey do" types of things, such as changing lightbulbs. So, there are no exciting photos, but he did each one and did not fuss at me when I did not have the right supplies available. He just ordered them himself. He also took care of some things that I had not noticed."
+512
Serving Bowie, 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!
+3
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"LFC Services did a great job in repairing my backyard fence. They were very timely and professional from the beginning to the completion of the project."
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Walter is very professional and knowledgeable. He showed up on time and finished the project exactly as I hoped. I will definitely be using his services again. 10/10."
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Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Edis really cares and does top quality work. We will be hiring him again for future projects."
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
Willie The Handyman is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more 30 than years of experience serving White Plains, MD and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!\n
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