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HandyManuel

Exterior Trim Repair, Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Window) Repair or Replace,

About us

Specializing in window and door repair, installation & a variety of carpentry tasks. Exterior trim & siding repairs. Interior trim & cabinets. Contact us today for your repair & renovation needs!

Business highlights

23 years of experience

Memberships & Affiliations

Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scout Troop 5 Ann Arbor

Services we offer

Carpentry Tasks, Exterior Trim, Siding and Deck Repair, Interior Trim and Cabinetry, Window and Door Repair

Amenities

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.670 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
63%
4
14%
3
1%
2
3%
1
1%

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Stephen W.
Jul 2024
5.0
Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Window) Repair or Replace
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
Very responsive and professional business. I highly recommend

Mike S.
Feb 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,450
The HandyManuel team was very proactive and I was very satisfied with the quality of their work. I ordered sliding bypass doors for my home office and was able to ship them directly to Handy Manuel's warehouse, and they painted the doors before bringing them over for final installation. When they discovered that the door manufacturer didn't add in notches for the door handles, Handy Manuel proactively reached out to the manufacturer on my behalf to request a partial refund which was promptly processed. It was great of them to take that on so I didn't have to deal with that headache during the work day! Definitely recommend!

Andre W.
Nov 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Good price, very timely, great result and pleasant team. I very much recommend them.

Brenda B.
Sep 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Work was done efficiently and the price was reasonable

Ruth K.
Aug 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Worked me in for an emergency door repair within 1 hour!! Fantastic repair at a very fair price. Courteous, professional, fast, friendly and clean! Your searching is over! Hire Curtis Manuel!

Jenny K.
Apr 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great experience overall fence was repaired quickly and professionally.

Heathr L.
Dec 2018
1.0
$1,300
While they may be able to order obscure parts, I would not recommend due to the quality of their installation. The storm windows I ordered were measured incorrectly (by two people) and when installed (too small) the work around they chose resulted in ineffective windows against cold and rain. When the technician installed them he pointed out the size was too small for the window and he needed to fill the opening. When I brought this to the attention of management they offered three solutions. 1) They remeasure and reorder the storm windows, covering the total cost of the reorder. But in this scenario they would have to cover the cost which would be a hardship for them. 2) I asked if they would reinstall the storm windows with the opening at the top of the window instead of the bottom (so it would at least look and work better in that water could drain out) and this was not their preferred solution as it meant more work for them. 3) The last option is what they came prepared to do; paint over their error so it was less noticeable and caulk around the windows (and now any rain water won't drain out). Management said I would not have noticed the problem if the technician had not brought to my attention. Interesting comment deflecting blame from them. I will not hire them again because what I received for the money (I should have demanded option 1) is a very poor solution to my need even if I won't own the house forever. Very disappointed.

Denise C.
Mar 2018
2.0
I purchase a new door and during installation the wood around the lock cracked. I'm not sure if this will compromise the lock in the future. I requested a peep hole in the door, the peep hole is taller than me I can't even use it. A waste of money. For me a professional would have not made this mistake. I'm still waiting for the storm door to be delivered and install.
Response from HandyManuel
"We returned to add a second peephole and repair wood damaged by a lock install. And the storm door was successfully installed as well. She is correct that a professional would have asked about the height of the peep. We have discuss this opportunity at a production meeting."

Aram K.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$540
They addressed all concerns.

Jennifer K.
Oct 2017
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Overall I'd give a 3.5. This business was very responsive via email, however, it appeared that the office/schedulers weren't in contact with the tech. The tech showed up 3.5 hours before my scheduled appointment. He also did not have the pictures of my door from his coworker that was to be completed. Based on my communication with the scheduler, the photos I sent and described problem, it seemed that Handymanual could fix my issue. Once the tech arrived, he said 'there's not much we can do about this.' The tech was very nice and did the best he could do, but it seemed like better communication and attentiveness could have solved many of these issues.
Response from HandyManuel
"We are working through a bottle neck between sales and production. Thank you for your heads up comments!"

Donna H.
Jun 2017
1.5
$354,500
Replacement deck does not look much better than the old deck. No follow up after call to office
Response from HandyManuel
"Customer requested that the railing be removed and then reinstalled after refacing the deck to save money. So the customer is correct that there was little change to the overall look. We have review this situation internally and have made the decision to not do deck refacing without replacement of the railings as well. We returned twice to replace individual deck boards."

Dan F.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$340
They showed up on time, did the job I requested quickly and cleaned up when they left. I wouldn't hesitate to call on them again.

Andrew T.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$945
I was very impressed with Handy Manuel. They quickly returned contact, quickly bid my job, and once I selected them quickly performed the work. They provided me with copies of the license and insurance and were very responsive via email.

Justin B.
Sep 2016
4.0
Exterior Trim Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$895
They did a great job. The workers were very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. The only thing I didn't like was that they did not clean up their saw dust after repairing the wood on my house.
Response from HandyManuel
"Thank you and we're glad things work well for you. Sorry about the sawdust left on site. We'll discuss this cleanup detail at our next safety meeting. Curtis 734-741-8785"

Richard D.
Aug 2016
4.0
Exterior Trim Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a great job. The process of getting a quote to the scheduling and completion of the job was seamless.
Response from HandyManuel
"Thank you Rich. Let us know if we can assist you again in the future. CM"

John A.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Very professional. I could not have asked for a better finished product.

Mike B.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The serviceman did a great job and kept me informed of what he was doing and how long he expected it to take. Great job by their whole team. From scheduling to installing!

Keith B.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
They performed the repair in less time and for less money then originally quoted. Great job.

Lynn B.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very detailed;explained what he was doing

Bettina B.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything great. Timing job and experience

Mythili P.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
great and timely service!

Greg/Patricia N.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent fast service.

Betty R.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
This was not an installation job, but rather a repair of several small items that we had trouble finding any willing to do. They are professional in every respect. I appreciate their great service and plan to use them again. I would highly recommend!

Ryan C.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Curtis from HandyManual diagnosed the problem with my kitchen sink, corrected the issue, and charged a reasonable rate.

Sue R.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,625
I based my rating on Mike and Nate's work. Mike takes his work very seriously and does an excellent job. Both Mike and Nate answered our questions/concerns and listened to us when we wanted things done a little differently. Our condo looks great now. I would have them do work for us anytime.
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Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

2102208607

Trade License Expiration

05/31/2029

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FAQ

HandyManuel is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

HandyManuel accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, HandyManuel does not offer free project estimates.

No, HandyManuel does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, HandyManuel does not offer emergency services.

Yes, HandyManuel offers warranties.