Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very happy with Angelo’s crew and would hire with them. Job was done neatly and very clean when done. Thanks, Joseph and Sons"
+1
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The CSZ team is fantastic. They are very knowledgeable, thorough, and detail oriented. I highly recommend this team for home repairs and refinishing space to make it feel new ."
+168
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"James and his team did a good job on renovating our whole house. Before choosing James, we compared a few companies. We made our mind to use his team because he made us feel comfortable to work with. We are 1st time home-owner so finding a contractor who has the patience for us and the knowledge to walk us through decisions when buying materials are very important. James is the one met our requirement. We have 5 bedrooms 2 baths. It took about two months and half to finish because certain materials we ordered did not arrive on time. During the renovation, there were unexpected issues that James discovered, but he was always able to figure out a solution that falls into our budget. I would recommend them to my friends who are in need of a contractor. Oh, BTW, I like the music turned on when they were doing the work. A few cool guys to work with, and they made the stressful renovation project a little more enjoyable."
+49
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Bryan was awesome! He put three pieces of furniture together for me. All had electrical components to it. He also dismantled and unloaded all of the furniture that was here already. This was all after a fresh 4 inch snowfall. He was dedicated and friendly and made sure everything worked and was to my liking. Additionally, communication with A1 was exceptional and they were very reasonably priced. I would 100% use them again. My son is so happy for his new bedroom setup and my back is so happy for my new standing desk. Thank you Bryan and A1 Construction!!!"
+5
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Everything a handy-person should be: courteous, experienced and flexible. Excellent company"
+27
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Pros were on time. Bed assembled, but they did not know how to attach headboard. Did not clean up."
+48
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"(Note: this website doesn't have 'Ramp' as a drop-down option so I picked 'Wood Stairs & Railing Install' instead) I needed a ramp built for the back steps in a VERY short amount of time and Paul was able to get it all done even faster than I had any right to hope for. Given the time constraint and the rush I was putting on it I would have accepted just a basic something to fill the need but Paul's work is so solid and beyond what I was hoping for. As friendly as he is skilled, Paul gets my highest recommendation!"
+4
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"We were VERY happy with Don's performance and plan to hire him again for work in one of our bathrooms. He was on time, professional, and very knowledgeable about many areas of home remodeling and repairs. In addition to his friendly demeanor, he also gave us some great suggestions to save us some money. He worked non-stop for the time that was agreed to via the Angie's List Coupon. Across the board, a GREAT experience!"
+11
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were very professional and transparent. Did an excellent job on our project. Finished on time."
+41
Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Velez Hone Improvement was referred to me, and I could not have a better experience. I needed to rectify some water damage in my home and they did a wonderful job all around. My new ceiling and new shower look fantastic. The team was timely, professional and courteous. I will definitely call on them for future projects."
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.
Tipping a handyman is not a requirement or necessarily expected, as they should build a fair wage into the price of the job. However, some people will tip a handyman around $10 to $20 per hour or the equivalent of a day’s pay, depending on the size of the job. But it’s up to your discretion. There are no set rules for tipping a handyman service, but if they did a great job and you’re so inclined to tip, it’s encouraged and will likely be received with thanks.
There are several questions or things to know before hiring a handyman to do any work in your home.
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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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