Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Great experience with these guys. Flexible with timing. Fast and efficient work!"
+109
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Danny is a true Handy man! He is willing to do the hard jobs and is excellent at it. He communicated well with me concerning scheduling, and is punctual. I especially like how he confidently took control of the job and didn’t let me side track him with my scattered brain. I am looking forward to how he will help me get my home and even garden back to tip top shape. Highly recommended!"
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were prompt, cordial, and did a professional job. I would highly recommend them. They get 5 stars from me. They did an excellent job of mounting my flatscreen and moving heavy furniture"
+67
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Customers say: Quick response
"We hired Child Safe Home to child proof our stairs. Kenny was responsive, professional and knowledgeable. He perfectly matched the stain color for our stairs from a photo. We highly recommend him and are having him come out again to child proof cabinets. I just wish we had done this sooner rather than trying to buy baby gates and do it ourselves."
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"For house pressure washing I found Daves Home Maintenance as we are both in the same town. Dave had a reasonable price and could get to it pretty quickly. Did a great job and I'll contact him again for some spring painting work too."
+1
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Alem was great, professional and he completed the projects efficiently. I would definitely use his services again."
+44
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Joshua Home Repair had great communication, was professional and honest, and charged a fair price for his services. I’d hire him again for my next job!"
+20
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Cransten was easy to work with! They helped us do some handyman services on our rental. Glenn was a pleasure and a great communicator!"
+18
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent. Arrived when planned, quick start with thorough, well-crafted results. They were polite, asked all the right questions and did a great job, doing exactly what I wanted done. They were very polite and finished in good time. This was an excellent experience and I was very pleased with this business. I also cannot overstate the communications here also; they were responsive via phone/text and made me feel as if they really wanted my business. I would definitely recommend them—and I plan to use their services for other projects in the future."
Serving Wendell, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"David was quick to respond to my request through Home Advisor, unlike some who didn't bother to get back to me. One did give me an hourly rate over the phone, but that wasn't helpful since I had no idea how long the work would take. There was one other who did come to my home to provide an estimate, but it was quite a bit more. I am happy with the work performed....a special touch was the plastic barrier put down on the ground so it didn't get torn up. David has consented to be my "personal handyman" for any future needs."
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