Serving Odenton, 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 Odenton, 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..."
+4
Serving Odenton, 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 We needed our basement windows (which had just been replaced by another contractor) to have either a trim border or wallboard put around them and decided to get caught up on a few other tasks that we just weren't getting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 Odenton, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very quick service and very thorough."
+512
Serving Odenton, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Walter is a very skilled man and takes pride in his work. We are very pleased and plan to use his services on a number of home projects moving forward. Cindy and Bill Campbell"
+116
Serving Odenton, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Credit card accepted
Customers say: True professional
"Their work was of good quality and I was happy with the service."
+18
Serving Odenton, 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 Odenton, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Customers say: True professional
"Mr. Harris was excellent to work with. The work was of good quality and I have used his services on multiple occasions."
Serving Odenton, 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."
Serving Odenton, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Communication. It was excellent, and the price was Que fair, . He replaced light fixtures and smoke detectors, Scalp. Dealt with some roof and gutter issues, Replaced a counter and sync, Fixed a garage door issue, Repaired a bit of damaged countertop, Fixed a partially downed. Sense, And added a cabinet. Hardware. I was extremely pleased. With equality of work. The breath. Quell of knowledge. And also the fact that Stephen And that Stephen. Understood. My perspective. Dealing with the repairs and changes. I needed it. To get to my fathers house. Ready. For sale . In addition to the scope of work, he performed for me, He had really good insight. And suggestions. For other things. That I was considering doing. Very nice. And pleasant person to deal with. Period. I have hired him. To do a little more work. And a couple of weeks. And, I have already shared. His contact information with others."
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