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433 He is overpriced. Do not expect any deal if he comes to your home in Laurel MD. A small laundry room with 1/3 covered in ceramic tile on wall, no floor trim, one small window (and asked him to paint back side of laundry room door and trim). We supplied ALL paint. We had also previously...
We paid a premium for Thompson Creek because they are a local co. and offer a lifetime warranty. They installed 12 windows about 10 years ago. We are satisfied with the windows. They told us at install that the warranty covers accidental damage. They did come out to replace screens damaged by...
Thompson Creek Window CompanyWork included painting 1000 sq. foot deck, installing gutter and down spout, interior painting of master bedroom and bath, concrete staining and necessary caulking to make our home ready to sell. Great attention to detail. All work completed timely and in a highly professional yet...
Alexander The GreatGutters installed no problem and I thought wood was replaced and capped. First problem, contactor did a very sloppy job on the French door that leads out to my deck.. He was to replace and cap the wood trim around the outside of the french door. First issue,...
Gus, Chris and Pete were extremely professional. The initial quote was 1600 for pointing and tucking. I had asked them to hang some troublesome shutters and caulk as well. As they repaired mortar after grinding all the old mortar out, they also repaired cracked bricks and did an exact match...
C & G Masonry Co INCIn short, Benchmark did great work on what was, candidly, a challenging project due to the fact that the interior of the home is Poured Plaster Walls in a 80-year old City Townhome. Unlike today's drywall painting jobs, having a company that can do plaster wall work and make it look...
Benchmark Painting & Carpentry of Kensington, LLCThe service worked out well, he performed what I wanted him to do.The thing that was annoying was that he was supposed to bring white caulking with him, and he didn't, so I had to go out and purchase some, so I did what he was supposed to have done.
Small Handyman JobsDO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! We had windows leaking on the second floor of our house. The snake oil sales rep assured me that by replacing our old gutter with a new 6" gutter, wrapping the fascia board and caulking the J channel, our leaks would stop. Their unsupervised workers did not speak...
JCB Handyman/Masonry offers experienced finish carpentry, framing, and general handyman work in Washington D.C. Contact us today for an estimate!
"I am more than pleased with the work performed by JCB Handyman Services. Their fees were reasonable, they quickly responded to my text messages, were neat and cleaned up their work areas, and they provided suggestions on how to address my questions. I will definitely hire them in the future for work I need done m"
Georgia M on September 2025
JCB Handyman/Masonry offers experienced finish carpentry, framing, and general handyman work in Washington D.C. Contact us today for an estimate!
"I am more than pleased with the work performed by JCB Handyman Services. Their fees were reasonable, they quickly responded to my text messages, were neat and cleaned up their work areas, and they provided suggestions on how to address my questions. I will definitely hire them in the future for work I need done m"
Georgia M on September 2025
Vivid Outdoor Living focuses on providing high quality outdoor living products and services to our clients. Our products range from Pergola, Patio Covers, Retractable Screens, Outdoor Kitchens and more! We service the entire Mid-Atlantic Region.
"They are a scam!!! They took our deposit and never came back!!! DO NOT TRUST OR USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Tjark B on June 2025
Vivid Outdoor Living focuses on providing high quality outdoor living products and services to our clients. Our products range from Pergola, Patio Covers, Retractable Screens, Outdoor Kitchens and more! We service the entire Mid-Atlantic Region.
"They are a scam!!! They took our deposit and never came back!!! DO NOT TRUST OR USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Tjark B on June 2025
We provide the widest range of services, so our customers don’t have to search and contact other agencies elsewhere to accomplish a project. No job is to small or to big we do it all! Call to Chapin Handyman for any and all of your home improvement needs. We have the experience to get the job done right. We count on expert workers that have the experience to provide quality service at reasonable prices, call now for free estimates. No project is too big or too small, we do it all. We cover the areas Maryland, Washington, Virginia.
"Mr. Chapman sent two of his contractors to help me to build two tacks and organize and store all of my personal items on the shelves in part of the basement and garage. The young men worked really hard for 7 hours non stop and they were perfect gentleman who followed instructions very well and they knew exactly what to do. If you need a handyman. I recommend them."
Bari P on July 2025
We provide the widest range of services, so our customers don’t have to search and contact other agencies elsewhere to accomplish a project. No job is to small or to big we do it all! Call to Chapin Handyman for any and all of your home improvement needs. We have the experience to get the job done right. We count on expert workers that have the experience to provide quality service at reasonable prices, call now for free estimates. No project is too big or too small, we do it all. We cover the areas Maryland, Washington, Virginia.
"Mr. Chapman sent two of his contractors to help me to build two tacks and organize and store all of my personal items on the shelves in part of the basement and garage. The young men worked really hard for 7 hours non stop and they were perfect gentleman who followed instructions very well and they knew exactly what to do. If you need a handyman. I recommend them."
Bari P on July 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"I have hired this company for a number of things, including doors, floors, backsplash, etc. he is very fair with his prices and very good with his work. I would hire him again if I need anything done, and I totally approve of everything he has done for me and encourage others to hire him."
Bernie M on August 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"I have hired this company for a number of things, including doors, floors, backsplash, etc. he is very fair with his prices and very good with his work. I would hire him again if I need anything done, and I totally approve of everything he has done for me and encourage others to hire him."
Bernie M on August 2025
Smithwright Home Improvement is a general contracting company providing a broad range of home improvement and home repair services in the Suburban Maryland area. I am a company of one and use subcontractors only when absolutely necessary. 99% of the work I take on is performed by me. Smithwright Home Improvement is licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission since 2004 under license# 89597. I've done mostly flat-fee work under contract with the home owner. Small projects, or handyman related work, bills out at $80/hour with a 3 hour minimum. Angie's List customers receive a 10% discount off labor charges that invoice over $500.00. Discounts do not apply to materials cost which are in addition to labor charges. I do not add any additional costs to materials. You pay what I pay. My business, up to now, has grown strictly through referrals from satisfied customers. In the 20 years since I started this business, I have served hundreds of home owners in this area doing everything from simple drywall work to building large room additions and decks. I pride myself in delivering results that far exceed my customer's expectations. (Please note, the nature of my work can make it quite difficult to take phone calls during the day. The last thing I want is to offend anyone by not picking up or not returning phone calls. Please contact me via text at 410-707-5542 or email at [email protected] as well and I will try to respond to you within 24 to 36 hours. Thank you!).
"This was the very best contractor experience that I can ever remember. Mr. Smith (Bill) was on time for both estimate and work and took better than exceptional effort to leave the area even better than he found it. He was reasonable in pricing, installed per ADA standards, matched existing hardware and explained, from great experience, why we needed to modify the placement of the bars. BTW He was right! I would strongly recommend him for your future needs. You will not regret your selection. RDL"
Richard L on November 2024
Smithwright Home Improvement is a general contracting company providing a broad range of home improvement and home repair services in the Suburban Maryland area. I am a company of one and use subcontractors only when absolutely necessary. 99% of the work I take on is performed by me. Smithwright Home Improvement is licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission since 2004 under license# 89597. I've done mostly flat-fee work under contract with the home owner. Small projects, or handyman related work, bills out at $80/hour with a 3 hour minimum. Angie's List customers receive a 10% discount off labor charges that invoice over $500.00. Discounts do not apply to materials cost which are in addition to labor charges. I do not add any additional costs to materials. You pay what I pay. My business, up to now, has grown strictly through referrals from satisfied customers. In the 20 years since I started this business, I have served hundreds of home owners in this area doing everything from simple drywall work to building large room additions and decks. I pride myself in delivering results that far exceed my customer's expectations. (Please note, the nature of my work can make it quite difficult to take phone calls during the day. The last thing I want is to offend anyone by not picking up or not returning phone calls. Please contact me via text at 410-707-5542 or email at [email protected] as well and I will try to respond to you within 24 to 36 hours. Thank you!).
"This was the very best contractor experience that I can ever remember. Mr. Smith (Bill) was on time for both estimate and work and took better than exceptional effort to leave the area even better than he found it. He was reasonable in pricing, installed per ADA standards, matched existing hardware and explained, from great experience, why we needed to modify the placement of the bars. BTW He was right! I would strongly recommend him for your future needs. You will not regret your selection. RDL"
Richard L on November 2024
We make home beautiful one room at a time for our customers that are on a budget. We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We accept cash, checks, Master card and Visa for payment.
"I hired Joe for a whole house project, and I highly recommend his work. The qualify of work is excellent, and his rates are reasonable. Joe was partner throughout the process, and he was meticulous in putting together proposals each time I made an additional request or we uncovered pre-existing issues that required repair. Joe is a good man, and I am extremely fortunate that I found him."
Frederick D on November 2024
We make home beautiful one room at a time for our customers that are on a budget. We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We accept cash, checks, Master card and Visa for payment.
"I hired Joe for a whole house project, and I highly recommend his work. The qualify of work is excellent, and his rates are reasonable. Joe was partner throughout the process, and he was meticulous in putting together proposals each time I made an additional request or we uncovered pre-existing issues that required repair. Joe is a good man, and I am extremely fortunate that I found him."
Frederick D on November 2024
For over 15 years we have serviced our local community. From pressure washing to gutters or even when you just need a local handyman for household fixes, we are the company to choose. Please reach out to us at 240-305-6252 to schedule our services today! curently not accepting debit or credit cards. Hope to hear from you soon!
"Masterfix and his team were on time, highly professional and knowledgeable. I was very happy with the deck that was built by the team. I will recommend them anytime any day to carry out general remodelling."
Flora O on May 2025
For over 15 years we have serviced our local community. From pressure washing to gutters or even when you just need a local handyman for household fixes, we are the company to choose. Please reach out to us at 240-305-6252 to schedule our services today! curently not accepting debit or credit cards. Hope to hear from you soon!
"Masterfix and his team were on time, highly professional and knowledgeable. I was very happy with the deck that was built by the team. I will recommend them anytime any day to carry out general remodelling."
Flora O on May 2025
Hi, my name is Terry. I have been in the industry for over 2 years. I am certified in HVAC/R. I am handy in many different areas such as appliance repair/installation, furniture assembly, Tv mounting, and more. I have always had a knack for fixing/building things and through the experience that I have gained as a maintenance tech, I have been able to learn a plethora of new skills and polish the ones I already have. I take great pride in my work because I love what I do. One of the best feelings is being able to provide a service for someone and seeing the gratitude on their faces after a job well done!
"Very good professional very friendly perform quality work very satisfied"
Gary R on May 2024
Hi, my name is Terry. I have been in the industry for over 2 years. I am certified in HVAC/R. I am handy in many different areas such as appliance repair/installation, furniture assembly, Tv mounting, and more. I have always had a knack for fixing/building things and through the experience that I have gained as a maintenance tech, I have been able to learn a plethora of new skills and polish the ones I already have. I take great pride in my work because I love what I do. One of the best feelings is being able to provide a service for someone and seeing the gratitude on their faces after a job well done!
"Very good professional very friendly perform quality work very satisfied"
Gary R on May 2024
JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!
"Thomas M was an excellent technician and did great work fixing all the basement windows around the house. These windows are difficult to find a replacement but he was able to repair and repaint them. The other technician was Pablo He worked on caulking all the windows around the house and he did some filling work on the garage sliding doors You did a good job, but Pablo left his trash around and didn’t pick up after himself so Thomas M and I did that on the third day. It took three days total, but it was two men for two days and one man for a 3/4 of a day actually. Although I’ll probably get charged for a full day, since it went past noon. The labor portion is the most expensive and a little higher than I initially anticipated. So, I was hoping for a quicker turnaround, but overall quality work was completed. I would highly recommend Thomas M as a technician to do future work. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and does a great job. I would hire again but include more details in the contract language."
Stephen B on July 2025
JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!
"Thomas M was an excellent technician and did great work fixing all the basement windows around the house. These windows are difficult to find a replacement but he was able to repair and repaint them. The other technician was Pablo He worked on caulking all the windows around the house and he did some filling work on the garage sliding doors You did a good job, but Pablo left his trash around and didn’t pick up after himself so Thomas M and I did that on the third day. It took three days total, but it was two men for two days and one man for a 3/4 of a day actually. Although I’ll probably get charged for a full day, since it went past noon. The labor portion is the most expensive and a little higher than I initially anticipated. So, I was hoping for a quicker turnaround, but overall quality work was completed. I would highly recommend Thomas M as a technician to do future work. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and does a great job. I would hire again but include more details in the contract language."
Stephen B on July 2025
Valnard General Service Solutions (GSS) is built on over 25 years of experience in the field of general contracting. We offer free estimates, competitive rates, flexible payment plans and the highest quality of professional repairs and general construction service. Valnard and its sub-contractors are licensed and bonded.
"I had a great experience with this company. I hired them to do plumbing work and wainscoting. They were prompt, thorough, and professional. The price was decent, too. Had a small unforseen issue with one aspect of the job and they came right back ASAP and fixed it with no problem. I plan to hire them again for my next project."
Q S on September 2023
Valnard General Service Solutions (GSS) is built on over 25 years of experience in the field of general contracting. We offer free estimates, competitive rates, flexible payment plans and the highest quality of professional repairs and general construction service. Valnard and its sub-contractors are licensed and bonded.
"I had a great experience with this company. I hired them to do plumbing work and wainscoting. They were prompt, thorough, and professional. The price was decent, too. Had a small unforseen issue with one aspect of the job and they came right back ASAP and fixed it with no problem. I plan to hire them again for my next project."
Q S on September 2023
The average cost to hire a handyman ranges from about $40 to $140 per hour. Average project cost ranges between $180 and $700, but the cost per hour and per project depends heavily on the type, size, and complexity of the project. The pro’s experience level and your location also factor into how much a handyman charges per hour or per project. You can also expect to pay higher rates or additional fees for emergency services, or around periods of high customer demand, like holidays.
Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.
General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:
Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
Provide realistic cost estimates
Develop construction timelines
Ensure deadlines are met
Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Yes, you should hire a handyman who’s licensed, certified, and insured, if possible. States have different requirements for handyman licensing, registration, and certifications. If licensing is required in your area, you may pay more for a licensed handyman with experience than one who is not licensed or certified, but you’re likely to get a better end result for your project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local handymen guidelines.
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