Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent work and service. Harry’s handyman is the only person I trust to do anything in my house. He is honest , high quality of work and makes the magic happen with renovations."
+17
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"New Life Handyman Services owned by Bobby Nesbitt is a very reliable, professional and friendly business. We had a few drywall repairs that were rather tricky and he made the work look easy. He restored each repair location to its original paint and visual condition. I would highly recommend Bobby Nesbitt for any drywall, carpentry or remodeling projects."
+26
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mr. Chapman sent two of his contractors to help me to build two tacks and organize and store all of my personal items on the shelves in part of the basement and garage. The young men worked really hard for 7 hours non stop and they were perfect gentleman who followed instructions very well and they knew exactly what to do. If you need a handyman. I recommend them."
+58
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Plumbing, flooring ,electrical (low voltage's),roofing,deck repair ,painting,assembly .
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"⸻ I had the pleasure of working with Jesse to install a glass door right before a major snowstorm, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Jesse was punctual, professional, and did an excellent job under pressure. He made sure everything was perfectly installed and secure, even with the impending weather. I highly rrecommend Jesse for any handyman work!"
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Eduardo and his team are fantastic, professional and timely in their work. I would recommend Dream General Contractors for any handyman"
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Joe was professions, courteous, and speedy. I kept finding other odd jobs for him to do. Would highly recommend his services."
+19
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2001
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Ceiling leak, General Handyman services"
+8
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Warranties offered
At Handyman Matters of Columbia, we provide home and business owners with the highest quality craftsmanship. We are happy to do all the little things on your �honey-do list� and take on larger jobs.
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Would highly recommend. Build shower doors to custom fit your space. The price is the same as buying a shower door and laying to have it installed. Work is quality customer service is amazing!"
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