Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The entire experience at Handyman far exceeded my expectations; they were prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and completed the project quickly. This company and its people deserve all of the accolades!"
+21
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"The employee that came to my home did an excellent job and I have no problems with him and would have him out anytime. My issue is with scheduling. They told me when I made my appointment over the phone that someone would be out to my house between 2pm and 4pm. The day before the visit, I received a text saying that someone would be at my home between 2pm and 4pm. At 12:50pm I hopped in the shower to get ready. After I'm done getting ready, I see that there's a voicemail on my cellphone. I listen to the voicemail and a gentleman says, hi this is Loren. You are on my schedule for 1pm for some repairs in your home and I'm ringing the doorbell and no one is answering. At this point it's 1:20pm. So Loren has now left. I called My Handyman back to ask what was going on. They said Loren will call you right back. 30 mins goes by and nothing. I called My Handyman back again and the representative says he's headed back to your house to be there at 2pm. I said to the guy on the phone, I though you told me he was going to call me back and I was waiting for the call getting worried. Loren showed up at 2pm and he showed me where it said on his tablet that I was scheduled for 1pm. I don't understand how you can tell the client 2pm to 4pm but tell the employee 1pm. They need to get their scheduler fixed because I almost missed my appointment. If you tell the client 2pm to 4pm then you have to stick to that, or you tell the client there is a possibility that he could arrive up to an hour earlier. Luckily I was just at home in the shower and I hadn't driven a ways away."
+104
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Super punctual
"Handyman was very professional and attentive to my requests and needs, I had a long list of things that needed repair or installation and we got through everything except a couple of things that needed additional hardware which I will purchase using the information he provided. I can not speak more highly oh him."
+1
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"My daughter was in the process of selling her house, and was provided with some items to repair after the home inspection by purchaser. I contacted Handyman Hero, and was in touch with Alexander Kroenung, who operated quickly to make contact with my daughter, and was able to address all needed repairs "under the gun" and right on time. His work was as quoted, and was "spot-on" It is good to know that real SERVICE still exists. This company has my recommendation."
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Andrew and Frank did an awesome job putting together my gazebo. They were quick, friendly, and talented. The gazebo looks fantastic."
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Customers say: True professional
"Jose was very thorough and did a very good job. I am pleased with his work. His prices are reasonable. I will hire him again. I recommend him."
+11
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Very polite, professional, and great work! Could of been casted in a movie as a “polite handyman”"
+3
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Fantastic and professional workers. And they look so good in their construction belts 😍😍"
+5
Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Brian was able to come out within a couple days of my inquiry. He was friendly, professional, reasonably priced and did a nice job. I will definitely reach back out to him for work in the future."
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