Mark The Handyman

About us

Owner operated. Occasionally uses subs for plumbing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges and no service charges. May contact through email.

Business highlights

19 years of experience

Services we offer

& drywall, Handyman - remodeling, carpentry, ceramic tile, decks, doors, hardwood flooring, hauling, laminate, painting, porches, windows

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.952 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
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Showing 26-50 of 52 reviews
Nancy R.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
He answered the phone immediately when I called and scheduled an installation date immediately for only several days later. He arrived on time at the time promised- 8 AM- was very professional. Work was top quality. Very pleased with this contractor and would highly recommend him to all. It is hard to find someone who meets all your expectations and delivers the work promised in a very timely fashion.

Eve H.
Dec 2014
2.0
I got a hold of him the first time that I called. He came and did an assessment for me. He told me that he would email it to me, but he never did. I called him again and he was supposed to come out last Tuesday. I called on Monday because I hadn't heard anything from him and he told me that his truck had broken down and that he wouldn't be coming. He never emailed me the estimate, even after contacting him again about that specifically. He also told me that he would come out sometime this week, but I have yet to hear from him.

Corinne S.
Dec 2014
1.0
I called this provider and left a voicemail requesting work to be done at our office in Albany NY. I never received a return phone call. I then called again the following day, left another message and it is now a week later and I have not received a call yet.

Erica R.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
unknown

John R.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Mark arrived on time and went right to work on hanging two things, both were extremely heavy a mirror and picture. He also worked on a toilet for me. He was was very professional and i wouldn't hesitate to use him again.

Howard B.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Mark arrived as scheduled. We reviewed the installation plan and he began the work immediately. The job was done in a day and to our satisfaction. He Is professional in his approach and doesn't waste time. We plan to him do other jobs for us in the future.

Deniz T.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Very well. Within one hour, Mark not only completely removed, repaired, and reinstalled the ridge vent, but he also took the time to survey the entire roof, found some loose shingles and fixed those too. Mark has done a variety of work for us over the years, and we've alway been extremely pleased not only with his expertise, thoroughness, and the quality of his work, but also with his reliability. Moreover, we feel that his prices are very fair.

PAUL S.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
good job done on time

James S.
Apr 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
mark was very punctual and did a good job. I thought his pricing was good.

Pamela C.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
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Marie H.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

He told me before he came out I should check the breakers in the basement to see if that's why a couple sockets aren't working in the kitchen. He waited on the phone while I went down to the basement and he helped me through the checking process. Also he said to try pushing the red button at the bottom of the garbage disposal. Neither of these was the problem though. At least he tried to save me some money just in case a service call wasn't necessary.




Deirdre H.
Feb 2014
1.0
$2,500
After practically chasing Mark the Handyman down because he had a problem returning phone calls, we scheduled Mark to come and do the work we needed (drywall, kitchen floor, and paint), but at the very last minuet he called and said he was unable to do it because he had carple tunnel, or some such problem. Really? Then why did he even give an estimate. Mark claimed he was going to reach out to another contractor on our behalf..........never happened. Thankfully, I found another company Better Home Solutions.....They were GREAT, and much cheaper! If we had not found them, we would have been completely screwed by Mark since we had a timeline, which he wormed out on in a very unprofessional manner. In my opinion, Mark was an overpriced, arrogant contractor. Sooooo glad we did not use him.

Donald P.
Nov 2013
1.0
Obviously not interested in business. Left two phone messages and he didn't bother to call back. I emailed initially and received a response to contact by phone. Then when I did, he did not respond back. P*** poor service.

Sharon P.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Called - came over the next day - Gave me a price and day-Showed up
and DID it all. Handed put his number to everyone!!!

Judith B.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,209
He found that the wall below the picture window was rotting and repaired it. He also repaired the rotted wall below the shed windows. He cut a power wire there by mistake.

William B.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
He was very efficient and did a good job.

Lisa F.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
He did it in the time he said he was gonna do it. He was on time and he still had enough time to finish a job for my mom who was upstairs.

Laura V.
Jul 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
They are open and honest. They were well on time and cleaned up after themselves.

Joanne B.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Very well. Nice job. Very reliable .

JAMES L.
Apr 2013
1.0
Not very well.

Ira C.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
We chose to hire Mark about two weeks after he gave us a free estimate; he was available when we needed him to come. Mark was punctual, professional, and helpful. He took his time doing quality work. He pointed out that the reason the window in that bathroom only opened five inches was because it was not installed properly. He fixed the window free of charge in the time the paint was drying. He also plastered a small hole in the wall of another room for free. He offered to paint it but we did not have the right color. Mark cleaned up as if he was never there. We were happy with Mark's competitive prices and would recommend him to anyone in need of a handyman. When Mark finished, he took the time to answer all of our questions, relevant and irrelevant to the work done, and offered advice free of charge.

Christopher M.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Mark was very responsive from the beginning. He returned our phone call immediately and then came the same week to give an estimate. He was extremely thorough when checking whether or not the the wall was load-bearing. He checked in the eaves of the attic as well as the basement. He spent a considerable amount of time discussing options, pricing etc. Immediately we got a good vibe from his straight forward and honest demeanor. We booked him and he added us to the next available day on his calendar.
He was very punctual. Mark and his team showed up on time and always left the house spotless. When we encountered the problem with the floor being uneven he gave us several options to explore. We worked it out together and we decided on what would make the most sense for our home. Due to this unexpected delay Mark finished the job over the weekend.
We could not have had a better experience with our renovation and our handyman, Mark. He did a beautiful job and we get endless compliments on our new open space and hard wood floors.


Dawn W.
Nov 2012
1.0
His price was nearly double that of other contractors, so I went with someone else for the job.

Christy M.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
I contacted Mark by phone and didn't hear back right away (a few days to a week later). He set a time to come give the estimate and was right on time. We were in touch via email after that with the quote, answering my questions, and arranging a day. Mark came right when he said he would. It took about a day and a half to complete all the jobs. Mark is very friendly and works hard. He made helpful suggestions and even changed some outside spot lights high on the roof while he had out his long ladder! I will be hiring him again in the future.

Donna R.
Jul 2012
1.0
We were looking for many tasks small/large that needed to be completed in a house we currently are renting. We had hoped to get things started and finished before Aug. 2nd. So I contacted this business hopping we could get some legitimate service. I have a son who suffers severely with autism so my house is rather, one would think, destitute looking and empty. However this is for his never ending behavioral issues and safety. Service provider did come and was showed the various jobs that needed to be done. I also explained that my son would be in school 7- 2:30 which I figured was a good working slot. We discussed the time frame and we were told we would be emailed an estimate. That was fine! So three days go by then a week and now we are going into the middle of the month. As it is now I have VERY little time for personal task. I have to look again for help! I feel this service provider was very unprofessional and judgmental for not following through. Maybe he thought the work was too much or I was too poor to pay for the task! Whatever the case be upfront and trustworthy! Please!
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FAQ

Mark The Handyman is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Yes, Mark The Handyman offers free project estimates.
No, Mark The Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Mark The Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
No, Mark The Handyman does not offer emergency services.
No, Mark The Handyman does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

34 Joelson Ct, Albany, NY 12209

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