Mr. Potter responded immediately and we planned a new kitchen, including removal of old linoleum and installation of new bamboo wood floors. We wanted to use local merchants and Mr. Potter was extremely helpful in helping us find the best source for kitchen cabinets. He and his team designed and installed a great new kitchen, complete with a ceramic tile backsplash, new plumbing, and partially customized cabinets. He also made useful suggestions and modifications with an eye to our needs. He supervised the installation of composite counter tops and sink and when the new sink developed flaws, he negotiated with the supplier and the manufacturer to insure that repairs were made promptly and completely. By the way, Mr. Potter and crew work very amiably with the painters. Next came windows... we live in a cold climate and several windows had obvious seal failure. We determined to replace all windows and Mr. Potter and his team undertook that job. Once again he was instrumental in locating the best quality replacements at a reasonable price. By now we feel we know the men who work on various jobs and enjoy having them in our home. They are all very competent, careful, polite, friendly, and never leave a mess. The work has continued. At present Mr. Potter is installing a new ceiling fixture in the dining room, including rewiring. Further work includes more wood flooring on the bedroom (3rd) level of our home, walls that need to be repaired, replacement of a support beam on the front steps, and remodeling a bookcase/cabinet installation in the living room to create a television/fireplace setting. Mr. Potter is already at work scouting prices and materials. I'm sure I'm missing some of the chores that he undertook over the past months. He has been simply invaluable to us as a local resource, and a reliable, professional and extremely competent workman. We would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needs competent construction. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/vt/bennington/james-potter-construction-reviews-5709386.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Matt's Pro Plumbing, LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"VT","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Steve S."},"reviewBody":"Matt's Pro Plumbing LLC came to my house on short notice and fixed our tub drain quickly. A previous pro quoted over $2000 and Matt's Pro had it fixed in less than 1 hr for $150!!! We avoided high costs, and having to open walls and ceilings. It's obvious Matt & Co. have solid experience. Very professional, very curteous and most important, VERY HONEST! A++ I will definitely call Matt's Pro first for any plumbing work I have in the future."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/berlin/matts-pro-plumbing-llc-reviews-1.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"GREEN WORKS SOLAR STORE","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"VT","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mark S."},"reviewBody":"The installation and service were great. The equipment was slightly delayed into Greenworks, but that was more of a function of their suppliers than of the store themselves. However, when the material finally did arrive, Greenworks called to schedule a time to start in the installation a couple of days in advance. The crew consisted of two roofers, a plumber and Brad from the store. The roofers did a great job of locating and installing the panels in the center of my roof, and the plumber was very neat in his pipe runs and insulation. The complete installation took about two and a half days, and we placed the system into service and have been enjoying the results ever since."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/vt/groton/green-works-solar-store-reviews-2012077.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"WEBER'S FINEST PLBG & HTG INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"VT","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"SHELDON C."},"reviewBody":"Returned my initial call within minutes even though I called late Sunday night. Came to inspect the problem by 9 AM the following morning. Made an appointment to repair the leak and showed up when promised. This was a difficult job because of a lack of space to access area of leak. Plumber was efficient and meticulous. Did a professional job and was courteous and pleasant to deal with. Worked neatly and cleaned up everything when the job was finished. Cost was actually lower than I thought it would be. I would not hesitate to recommend Weber to my friends and neighbors."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/whitestone/weber%27s-finest-plbg-and-htg-inc-reviews-231935.htm"},"position":6}]}
Plumbing Handyman Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Bennington, VT
Last update on October 14, 2025
Chris A.
5.0
09/2018
Allen was exceptional! New Bathroom in basement looks awesome!! Ran into an issue and worked with me to get the job done!! Very professional. Great communication via text and phone. He did the plumbing, electrical, flooring, Sheetrock, trim, shower install, toilet install, vanity install....
Brian B.
5.0
04/2017
Chuck is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and was ready to go immediately after we shook hands. Within the first few minutes he pointed out details about the roof and the nature of the brick exterior that I most definitely would have missed, not being in the business. This was a...
Margaret H.
5.0
09/2013
We moved into our present home in Bennington, Vermont, exactly one year ago. We quickly discovered that the house was in great need of repair. We hired a contractor and got to work removing moldy walls in the garage. That contractor recommended that we continue with James Potter Construction,...
The installation and service were great. The equipment was slightly delayed into Greenworks, but that was more of a function of their suppliers than of the store themselves. However, when the material finally did arrive, Greenworks called to schedule a time to start in the installation a...
Sheldon C.
5.0
01/2007
Returned my initial call within minutes even though I called late Sunday night. Came to inspect the problem by 9 AM the following morning. Made an appointment to repair the leak and showed up when promised. This was a difficult job because of a lack of space to access area of leak. Plumber...
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
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Per M on August 2021
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
Northern Basement Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I strongly caution anyone considering doing business with this company. I gave them a deposit of $4,428.65, and when I canceled a week later they kept almost $900 of it even though my service was not for another 6 weeks. You do sign a very simple, clearly stated document that says: should you cancel beyond three business days, you understand your deposit is non-refundable. Northern Basements may choose to refund depending on cancellation circumstances I fully acknowledge that I canceled a few days outside that window, but I hoped an honest company that cares about customers and referrals would choose to provide a full refund. I am a sucker for hoping that. They chose to risk my impression, referral, and review for $885.53. If nothing else comes out of this, I hope everyone reading at least goes in knowing that this statement on their contract is a real threat and your deposit is a hostage. Even Air b and bs offer full refunds on deposits within just a few days of their arrival date. 3 days to cancel with service not scheduled for 6 weeks out, Come on man. No materials were used. No service workers time was taken. The manager justified the 20% withholding as credit card fees, restocking fees, time and resources for the estimate, and administrative fees. I wholly accepted responsibility for the credit card fees and time of Paul, the gentleman who performed the assessment, and I offered to settle at 10%. I still believe any reputable company would have provided a full refund at this point in a project, or at most deduct the credit card fees because nothing more went into this beyond what would have normally been a free estimate. The further arguments the manager made for the additional fees were the scheduling of their team and the allocation of materials for my project. Complete nonsense, especially when the project was not set for 6 weeks away. Because they had my deposit hostage, they had control over how much they decided they wanted to keep, it was completely arbitrary, and they kept almost $900 of my money without providing anything. If they wanted to cover their credit card transaction fees, fine, at most 6%, but the rest is absolute robbery. The only solace I can find in this loss of almost $900 now is that I did not spend another $13,000 with them. I tried to call Paul after speaking with the manager to ask if he could do me a favor and try to reason with the manager on my behalf because he seemed nice enough. No answer. No callback. I will never seek out their services again and I will actively discourage others from doing so but, based on my experience, I expect they do not care."
Eddie R on January 2023
Northern Basement Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I strongly caution anyone considering doing business with this company. I gave them a deposit of $4,428.65, and when I canceled a week later they kept almost $900 of it even though my service was not for another 6 weeks. You do sign a very simple, clearly stated document that says: should you cancel beyond three business days, you understand your deposit is non-refundable. Northern Basements may choose to refund depending on cancellation circumstances I fully acknowledge that I canceled a few days outside that window, but I hoped an honest company that cares about customers and referrals would choose to provide a full refund. I am a sucker for hoping that. They chose to risk my impression, referral, and review for $885.53. If nothing else comes out of this, I hope everyone reading at least goes in knowing that this statement on their contract is a real threat and your deposit is a hostage. Even Air b and bs offer full refunds on deposits within just a few days of their arrival date. 3 days to cancel with service not scheduled for 6 weeks out, Come on man. No materials were used. No service workers time was taken. The manager justified the 20% withholding as credit card fees, restocking fees, time and resources for the estimate, and administrative fees. I wholly accepted responsibility for the credit card fees and time of Paul, the gentleman who performed the assessment, and I offered to settle at 10%. I still believe any reputable company would have provided a full refund at this point in a project, or at most deduct the credit card fees because nothing more went into this beyond what would have normally been a free estimate. The further arguments the manager made for the additional fees were the scheduling of their team and the allocation of materials for my project. Complete nonsense, especially when the project was not set for 6 weeks away. Because they had my deposit hostage, they had control over how much they decided they wanted to keep, it was completely arbitrary, and they kept almost $900 of my money without providing anything. If they wanted to cover their credit card transaction fees, fine, at most 6%, but the rest is absolute robbery. The only solace I can find in this loss of almost $900 now is that I did not spend another $13,000 with them. I tried to call Paul after speaking with the manager to ask if he could do me a favor and try to reason with the manager on my behalf because he seemed nice enough. No answer. No callback. I will never seek out their services again and I will actively discourage others from doing so but, based on my experience, I expect they do not care."
At Maple Valley Plumbing & Heating LLC we carry over 8 years of experience. We pride ourselves in the quality of our work. Punctuality and customer service is our utmost priority. We are meticulous with our work and arrive to do the job right and well. Call us today to make your project come to life.
"Quinton did all of our plumbing for our kitchenette install. He also did the gas work. Quinton did a great job communicating with us and his pricing was upfront and there were no surprises. The Suburban Gas crew who came out to turn on our fuel commented on what a good job he did as well. "
Beth _ on February 2025
At Maple Valley Plumbing & Heating LLC we carry over 8 years of experience. We pride ourselves in the quality of our work. Punctuality and customer service is our utmost priority. We are meticulous with our work and arrive to do the job right and well. Call us today to make your project come to life.
"Quinton did all of our plumbing for our kitchenette install. He also did the gas work. Quinton did a great job communicating with us and his pricing was upfront and there were no surprises. The Suburban Gas crew who came out to turn on our fuel commented on what a good job he did as well. "
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We value honesty and integrity and treat your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
"I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REACH OUT TO MR BOB BECAUSE MY HUSBAND LEFT HIS WORKING TOOLS AT A JOB SITE THAT WAS BEING DONE FOR HIM , I HAVE CALLED I HAVE TEXTED HIS NUMBER HE BLOCKED ME DONT ANSWER ANY OF MY TEXT OR CALLS HE TOOK VALUABLE WORKING TOOLS THIS GUY IS NOT A HONEST PERSON. I HAD ALSO MENTIONED I AM GOING TO GET THE TOOLS AT HIS PLACE AND HE SAID I DONT WANT YOU TO COME I WILL GO AND DROP IT OF BUT HE HAS NOT CALLED AND BLOCKED ME DOESNT ANSWER AT ALL . WHAT A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE IM GOING THREW WITH HIM AND THIS GUY IS TRYING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION MY FAMILY IS GOING THREW RIGHT NOW."
Maria P on October 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We value honesty and integrity and treat your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
"I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REACH OUT TO MR BOB BECAUSE MY HUSBAND LEFT HIS WORKING TOOLS AT A JOB SITE THAT WAS BEING DONE FOR HIM , I HAVE CALLED I HAVE TEXTED HIS NUMBER HE BLOCKED ME DONT ANSWER ANY OF MY TEXT OR CALLS HE TOOK VALUABLE WORKING TOOLS THIS GUY IS NOT A HONEST PERSON. I HAD ALSO MENTIONED I AM GOING TO GET THE TOOLS AT HIS PLACE AND HE SAID I DONT WANT YOU TO COME I WILL GO AND DROP IT OF BUT HE HAS NOT CALLED AND BLOCKED ME DOESNT ANSWER AT ALL . WHAT A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE IM GOING THREW WITH HIM AND THIS GUY IS TRYING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION MY FAMILY IS GOING THREW RIGHT NOW."
I've worked as a carpenter's apprentice for the last two years developing my skill and equipment set. I have experience with handy-man work (changing light fixtures, faucets, doors, doorhandles/deadbolts), furniture assembly, and painting/staining. I have worked professionally installing chain-link and wooden fencing for agricultural, municipal, and residential applications.
I've worked as a carpenter's apprentice for the last two years developing my skill and equipment set. I have experience with handy-man work (changing light fixtures, faucets, doors, doorhandles/deadbolts), furniture assembly, and painting/staining. I have worked professionally installing chain-link and wooden fencing for agricultural, municipal, and residential applications.
25+ years experience in the construction field done it all dirt to doorbell flooring hardwood tile frame conversion post and beam Timber frames sheet rock taping painting Siding vinyl Wood Hardie Not much I haven’t done Decks pt and composite Start to finish any project u have in mind I have the tools and ability to complete them
25+ years experience in the construction field done it all dirt to doorbell flooring hardwood tile frame conversion post and beam Timber frames sheet rock taping painting Siding vinyl Wood Hardie Not much I haven’t done Decks pt and composite Start to finish any project u have in mind I have the tools and ability to complete them
We specialize in all types of construction including: interior pine, sheet rock, flooring, and remodeling. We also do all exterior work such as: exterior paint, roofing, decking, siding, soft, dock building, and so much more!. We have experience since 2014 in the construction field. . We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
We specialize in all types of construction including: interior pine, sheet rock, flooring, and remodeling. We also do all exterior work such as: exterior paint, roofing, decking, siding, soft, dock building, and so much more!. We have experience since 2014 in the construction field. . We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
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FAQs for plumbing handyman service projects in Bennington, VT
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.
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
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
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Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
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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.
Do you have any before and after photos of your work?
How long have you been doing this kind of work?
Do you clean up and dispose of waste when the job is finished?
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.
The average cost to hire a plumber is around $100 an hour but can vary between $45 and $200 an hour depending on the plumber’s experience and the repair that you need. It’s also important to note that these prices can go up on holidays, and emergency plumber rates average $150 per hour, in addition to a flat-rate trip fee of $100 to $350.
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