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Handyman Fran

Handyman Services, Doors, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Owner operated. No subs. Charges and hourly rate plus materials. One hour minimum service charge .

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handyman services, Carpentry, Woodworking,light Plumbing, light Electrical, Cement work, Caulking & grout repair, Ceramic tile, Doors, small Drywall holes, Interior & Exterior Painting, Plastering, Window Repair,Organizing & Cleanout of rooms, putting furniture together, House Hunting Advisor, Bicycle repair.

Services we don't offer

Large repairs & installation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9282 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 176-200 of 282 reviews

Yasmina S.
11/2008
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Overall it went well. He did an excellent job. It was exactly what we needed. It was little higher in price than I anticipated. He called back to follow up on his work which we appreciated.
Description of Work: He changed the bathroom door from right to left.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Jennifer W.
10/2008
1.0
doors
  + -1 more
Fran never returned our call. We were disappointed as we had read such good things about him.
Description of Work: The four bi-fold closet doors in our bedroom needed to be trimmed down and re-hung after a new carpet installation. After reading good reviews on Angie's List we called Fran but we never heard back from him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Handyman Fran
I RECEIVE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 5 TO 10 CALLS EVERYDAY.I TRY TO RESPOND TO EVERY CALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BE IT I SPEAK WITH THE PERSON OR I LEAVE A MESSAGE. EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE ONE CALL MIGHT SLIP THROUGH THE CRACKS. SO WITH THAT I APOLOGIZE FOR THOSE I MIGHT HAVE MISSED. IF PEOPLE DON'T HERE FROM ME WITHIN 1TO2 DAYS I SUGGEST YOU CALL ME AGAIN. THANKS! FRAN

JULIE W.
10/2008
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Excellent job. Very professional, nice man. Booked way out but called when he had a cancellation. Had good advice about the cabinets. Used him twice, would keep using whenever he's available! Reasonable rate. Plus, very sweet with my daughter!
Description of Work: Fixed kitchen cabinets, put together flat packed bookcases, installed curtain rod.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

PAM W.
10/2008
5.0
contractors, handyman service, lighting, woodworking
  + 2 more
Fran showed up on time and was very conscientious. When he opened the new light fixture, he noticed touch up paint. He called to tell me about the blemish before he installed the light. When jobs are too complicated, he tells me up front and gives me a name of someone he recommends to do the job (replace ceiling medallion on failing ceiling). I've used him a few times. He's very busy and he had to schedule me out a few months. I was not in a hurry, the work was mostly cosmetics for a tenant's apartment.
Description of Work: Fran installed a bathroom vanity, medicine cabinet, light, ceiling tiles in kitchen and bathroom and fixed a window. He stopped me from installing the wrong thermostat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$611

MARY BAINE C.
09/2008
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I was glad to have the information Fran gave me. It would have been good to have it earlier, but I called before a holiday weekend.
Description of Work: After 5 or 6 days Fran called to explain that the work I needed was more complicated and expensive than stuff he normally does.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathleen G.
09/2008
5.0
handyman service, lighting
  + 0 more
Fran was very nice and professional. He was quick and easy to get along with.
Description of Work: Installed light fixtures, put up 10 white boards and other multiple office related items.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

SHARMILA C.
09/2008
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent. He was amazingly helpful, responsive, professional and pleasant to deal with.
Description of Work: He put together a sofa chair I had bought and fixed a kitchen cabinet hinge.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$46

ANITA W.
08/2008
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Fran was extremely professional and personable. I had a very small job. He told me on the phone that it might take him a week or 2 to come over, which was fine with me. He didn't forget about me and called after a week and came over. He caulked some bad spots on the tub and under the sink. He advised us on how to keep these sections clean of mold and offered to come back for free if we decided to install a shower shield. Overall, a very good experience and I would use him again.
Description of Work: Bathtub caulking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$46

Nicole M.
07/2008
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was very responsive and squeezed me in quickly. He was very personable and appreciated the effort. He cleaned everything up and did a great job. I thought he was reasonably price.
Description of Work: He came on short notice and installed a window air conditioner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$46

MARGARET W.
06/2008
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I gave him a list one morning and he was done by 11:00 am. It was no problem. He is polite and professional. He is also competent. He did a good job. I would recommend him to others.
Description of Work: He put the door number on my door. He fixed some plumbing. He did other things also.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

PAMELA P.
06/2008
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, window treatments
  + 1 more
Fran is the best. He came in and reviewed my "list" and identified the items that were most important. He immediately got to work and was very patient whenever my kittens decided to jump in with his tools. He had all the hardware he needed right in his truck. He was honest about certain repairs that were beyond his scope and advised me on the type of professional I needed to call. He also looked at a couple of repairs that will require special parts that he will buy for me before his next visit. Fran is a gem.
Description of Work: Installed curtain rods in 4 rooms (10 windows), repaired disposal, put up bathroom shelf, investigated additional problems for the next visit. I can't even remember everything he did.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Emilie S.
06/2008
5.0
handyman service, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Fran was very busy doing the same work for many others - middle of a heat wave. He was able to get to me after about 10 days. It was worth waiting for him, as the reviews in Angie's List had said. Fran was friendly, helpful, professional, and reasonable. He had to carry one quite heavy unit from upstairs to downstairs and move two heavier units out of the garage. He nailed the necessary wooden strips to the windows to install the air conditioners at the correct level and found two knobs in his kit which were missing from one of the units. Altogether a good experience.
Description of Work: Installed three air conditioners.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$58

GARY P.
06/2008
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, doors
  + 2 more
Excellent service. He is a very nice person. He gave me a time frame and was able to do it in that time. He cleaned up well after himself when he was done with the work.
Description of Work: He fixed some doors and fixed some light fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Cynthia H.
05/2008
5.0
drywall, handyman service, replacement windows, woodworking, interior painters
  + 3 more
It went very well. He does a high quality job for a reasonable price. He is pleasant to work with. I would definitely work with him again.
Description of Work: I made a list of about 16 things for Fran to do. He visited before the job to get a sense of what I wanted and what tools/paint colors he would need. He arrived on time. He repaired and re-hung shutters, he painted the base of a desk and kitchen table. He repaired two door locks that were not working properly, He installed some window locks, he repaired a hole in the ceiling from some plumbing problem, he touched up the paint in my den where the boards had contracted and were showing the under-paint. He painted the sill outside the front door, he fixed the kitchen cabinet hinge and more.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

KAREN N.
05/2008
5.0
handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 1 more
Awesome. We were very pleased with the workmanship, as well as his professionalism. He also helped out in a pinch when my husband was ill and on a moments notice. I really appreciated that. I would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Fran helped with a variety of projects during a renovation of our home. Bi-fold doors, bathroom cabinet, windowsill repair, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Theodore E.
05/2008
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
He was very efficient, not too expensive, also a nice person.
Description of Work: He put on a new storm door for me. He helped also with a sill that was not in good shape.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Anne M.
04/2008
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well. He was skilled at his work and entirely independent. It was also a great help to have someone to discuss the problems with who was committed to the enterprise, knowledgeable and trustworthy.
Description of Work: I was fixing up an old house and needed a 'problem solver' who could do carpentry, paint and other things that came up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Aline N.
03/2008
5.0
ceramic tile, electrician, handyman service, replacement windows
  + 2 more
Fran is great!; very helpful, courteous, responsible, efficient and a nice guy, too. All the work was done in a timely way, reasonably priced. Fran came over beforehand so I could have everything he needed on hand.
Description of Work: Tile grouting, misc.: stereo wiring, storm windows, leak stain. repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Dianne G.
12/2007
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
I was completely happy with the work that Fran did. He was very personable, professional and thorough in all aspects. I really had the impression that he was trying to find the best solution to each problem and not just out to make money. As an example, I showed Fran the door handle which kept falling off and the new handle I had bought. In just a few minutes he adjusted the existing handle which now works perfectly, and suggested I return the new handle for a refund. I had called several other handymen from the list; the reason I elected to go with Fran is that he does all of the work himself and is obviously very willing to take care of a lot of small things. To HIM they're small things, but due to physical limitations (and endless procrastination) the list was long and daunting to me. I am immensely thrilled to have found Fran and will likely call on him again soon (the bathroom floor needs repair, I want shelves installed, etc....)
Description of Work: Fran took care of several "winterizing" items such as covering an air conditioner with shrink wrap, installing a storm door, and carrying a room air conditioner down to the basement. He also adjusted a door handle which hadn't been working right for many months and hung a painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$98

MARNETTE S.
10/2007
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
Fran was on time and called ahead from the hardware store to see if I needed any additional materials. He organized the jobs and figured out how to do them efficiently. He had the tools and equipment to carry them out.
Description of Work: Fran removed air conditioners, outdoor chairs, and fans and put them in the basement. He replaced an overhead light fixture and fixed a silverware drawer. Fran changed light bulbs and adjusted windows for winter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

JILL M.
09/2007
5.0
home & garage organization
  + -1 more
He s got a lot of business thanks to Angie s List and he was superb! He is excellent, always on time, and I would recommend him to everyone. The only problem is that it takes him a long time for him to get to his appointments. You just have to call him and get on his schedule, but I d still give him an A for responsiveness though.
Description of Work: He came and helped organize 2 rooms in the basement in my house. He worked for 6 hours and put everything in order for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Laura P.
09/2007
5.0
appliance repair, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
We really like this handyman. He can basically do anything. He is reliable and dependable. The only thing I will say about him is he's popular so you may have to book him early. Other than that, I think he's great. He's done a lot of stuff for me and he always does a good job.
Description of Work: Handyman Fran hooked up a vent to my dryer that kept falling apart. He painted a ceiling for me and also did a lot of other little stuff. He replaced some wood on the outside of my house. The price listed is the hourly rate that he charges.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

MARTHA C.
08/2007
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
One of my windows was stuck. Fran called me and explained to me over the phone how to get it unstuck and then would not accept payment despite my offer.
Description of Work: One of my windows was stuck. Fran called me and explained to me over the phone how to get it unstuck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rachel H.
08/2007
5.0
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, handyman service
  + 1 more
Fran is terrific to work with - prompt, professional, friendly and does great work. I've already referred him to at a few other people. He called me back the same day I left a message and came over for an estimate within that same week. He gave me a realistic estimate for the projects I proposed - both how long they would take as well as what they would entail to complete. We scheduled a day for about three weeks ahead (Fran books up quickly). He did the two projects above - re-grouting the tub thoroughly and installing new flooring inside a pantry closet. Both jobs were done carefully and beautifully.
Description of Work: Fran did two jobs for me this month - fixing the grouting on the bathroom tub (a full redo), and installing flooring inside a kitchen pantry closet. He also helped take out molding in two closets to prepare for closet organizing systems. I have booked him again for some additional work in the closets (vinyl tiling) and fixes to imperfections in wood floors and moldings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

ROBIN G.
08/2007
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Fran was great. He even made a trip to the hardware store to pick up what was needed. He came the next day, even though he was really busy- as one of my alarms was beeping and driving me crazy. I would definitely recommend him
Description of Work: Installation of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$124

Contact information

23 Falmouth Rd., Watertown, MA 02472


Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Ceramic Tile,
Windows,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Electrical,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Appliance Repair,
Window Treatments

FAQ

Handyman Fran is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Handyman Fran accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Handyman Fran offers free project estimates.
No, Handyman Fran does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Handyman Fran does not offer a senior discount.
No, Handyman Fran does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Handyman Fran offers warranties.
Handyman Fran offers the following services: Handyman services, Carpentry, Woodworking,light Plumbing, light Electrical, Cement work, Caulking & grout repair, Ceramic tile, Doors, small Drywall holes, Interior & Exterior Painting, Plastering, Window Repair,Organizing & Cleanout of rooms, putting furniture together, House Hunting Advisor, Bicycle repair.
Large repairs & installation

Contact information

23 Falmouth Rd., Watertown, MA 02472


Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM