Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"ALDO came in check to see the work that needed to be done and the next he showed up did the job clean up afterward. Everything was done in a professional matter. Just like the service of ALDO Handyman"
+63
Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Ravi the owner was professional, on time, clean, personable and most importantly honest. I will definitely recommend and will hire his company for future projects."
Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Handymack (Mack Rubio) Handyman Services was efficient, dedicated to the projects, professional and cleaned up after the job. He repaired 2 exterior French doors - needed new sweeps - completed beautifully. Repaired/cut 2 interior doors successfully. This Gentleman and his helpers were courteous, neat, friendly and efficient. Very satisfied customer. Thank You."
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Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"The technician arrived on site on time and started working to assemble my grill and completed the installation in a reasonable time (1) hour then he showed me the parts of the grill, after that he cleaned around all the garbage and placed it the grill box. I am very impressed with the speed he put the grill together."
Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Hired him to assemble a standing desk, office chair, and printer stand — and couldn't be happier. He showed up on time, worked efficiently, and put everything together perfectly. The quality of the build was excellent and the price was very fair. Would hire again without hesitation. Highly recommend!"
Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"I had an issue with a crack in one of my solar panels and wasn’t sure how serious the problem was. After reaching out to Top Notch Techs, I was immediately impressed by his responsiveness and professionalism. He was quick to schedule a visit, and the technician who arrived was not only knowledgeable but also very thorough in inspecting my system. He identified the problem right away and explained all my options for repair or replacement. The team worked fast and efficiently to fix the crack, and they made sure everything was functioning perfectly before leaving. I appreciated his attention to detail and the way he made sure I understood exactly what was done. Top Notch Techs really lives up to their name! If you’re dealing with solar panel issues, I highly recommend giving them a call. His expertise and customer service are second to none."
Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Alex was such a joy ? had my ceiling fan up and running in no time. Will definitely use his services again and refer to others in need a great handyman."
+48
Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"They were very professional and completed the job in a timely manner. Communication was clear, the work was done efficiently, and their customer service was excellent. Everything was handled smoothly from start to finish. I would definitely hire them again and highly recommend their services."
Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Great customer service and he picked up the mailbox before arriving. Well done!"
+5
Serving Briarwood, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Professional, clean organized got the job done quickly and efficiently"
+6
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