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
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."
+58
Serving Ellicott City, 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."
+26
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mir is very diligent and hardworking person who charges a fair price. He has done multiple jobs for my family’s home and you can see the care he put it in with the quality work he did. I would strongly recommend Mir."
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"I'm a 1st time customer and so glad I contacted Anderson Home Improvements. My sister and I needed several projects done and we got hooked up with Douglas Anderson, best handyman. We are so glad finally someone we can trust and can do any job. Thank you Douglas, job well done!?"
+1
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Credit card accepted
Customers say: True professional
"The toddler bunk bed bedroom set was put together well and in an efficient manner! Looks great and my grandson loves it! Will hire you again on our next project!"
+18
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Terry did a great job on tackling multiple maintenance and repair task in my rental property to prepare it for move-in. All work was completed in a timely manner with excellent quality (no rework or changes required). I will definitely employ Terry’s services again, and would highly recommend 3rd Life,"
+47
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
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I am so happy with the quality of the work. He was very professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for help with a big or small job! Excellent customer service."
+14
Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent personal skills and professional demeanor. We will hire this contractor again."
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