Serving Hyattsville, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I hired DC Handyman to fix some closet doors and to do some touch-up painting and Yonatan did a great job! I've tried other handyman services in the area with little success in finding quality service and a fair price. I received both from DC Handyman, quality work at a fair price. I would definitely recommend them."
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Serving Hyattsville, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"It went fine.. The Pro with Mr. Handyman worked out just fine..."
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Serving Hyattsville, 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 Hyattsville, 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 Hyattsville, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This man is the best handyman ever. Thank you, sir you saved me so much money I can’t believe you you able to get The job done so fast and easily. Thank you thank you look like it never happened."
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Serving Hyattsville, MD and surrounding areas
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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 Hyattsville, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"My experience with LFC Services and Home Repair was a great and satisfying. Mr. Tony Heard and his crew was hired to complete multiple upgrades, and task to our newly built home. They were prompt, courteous, clean and very efficient. Once their team got started it was completed to our expectations. We were very excited to see our visions of upgrades come to fruition. I would definitely use LFC Services and Home Repair again and highly recommend them."
Serving Hyattsville, 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 Hyattsville, 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 Hyattsville, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service; James was prompt, efficient and courteous. Highly recommend for anyone in need of home improvement services."
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