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Robert Rathbone Handyman

4.9(
29
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Handyman Services, Plumbing, Carpet Cleaning,

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About us

Robert Rathbone Handyman Services 215N Cabot VT 802-522-6255 Central Vermont's Premier Handyman Services Provider. I have over 35 years of experience in ALL aspects of home care and repair. I believe that whatever project I am working on should be done properly, and to codes. I am not a hack, not a quack...I don't cut corners, and I don't mess around. I have 5 consecutive years of receiving Angi's Super Service Award for Quality and Excellence. Only about 1% on Angi can say that. Those are not participation awards. I believe in honesty and transparency. You found me on a bulletin board. I have not been vetted by Angi, and Angi will never refer anyone directly to me, because I am not a paying customer. This bulletin board is a free service that they offer to non-paying service providers. My reviews should assure you that I will give you highest quality results every time. I will pass ANY background check...the only negative mark on my name is being caught with one joint at Tunbridge Fair in 1986 (85?)...nothing else. I would like to discuss the one bogus bad review of my business....it took me over 5 years to find a person like this, and I found a real winner. This guy is something else...He was attempting to do framing work, using small, 2" 'L' brackets to tie it together. He tried more than once to add significantly more work on to an arrangement...without adding any additional compensation to the arrangement, then he got upset that I had the audacity to expect to get more pay for more work. The screen shots he is posting were for a completely different phase of the job....some time prior to our falling out. This self-inflating narcissist wants you to think I took 3 grand from him and split. Nope. I got a 300$ starting payment; half for starting that phase of the job, another 300$ was to be paid upon completion of that phase. THE 300$ WAS FULLY REFUNDED within 15 minutes of my leaving...unfortunately it only took him 8 minutes to trash me with a B.S. review. I didn't even charge for the work done. The work was in a space with no power and no heat. When the temperature went to single digits and below zero, I told him my battery-powered tools wouldn't work in that , and I wasn't much interested in working in it, either. (I was told to use hand warmers.) Since it was not an emergency, not an occupied structure, or even a dwelling waiting to be occupied, I said I would be happy to return when things warmed up a wee bit. This guy went off on me like he owned me. Verbally, not in text. That is when my communications stopped, and I walked...I should have done so sooner, for a multitude of reasons that I need not go into here. Enough of that. "Illegitimi Non Carborundum" I have an almost 100% call back rate. The folks who moved away from the area can't call me back, but all of my other clients certainly do. I restore vintage stereo equipment as a sometimes paying hobby...to keep that equipment in circulation, and to feel the gratification of seeing someone who will enjoy it when they purchase a piece from me. If you would like a nice piece, or entire system of restored vintage audio, I'm right here! I am 100% quality oriented, and I do not cut corners on any project. I will work late if time is a factor to complete a project, and I will respond for an emergency at any hour. I encourage my clients to ask questions...and I'll never talk down to you if you ask me about something I'm doing to your home...why and how. I always will have your best interests at heart, and I would never give you bad advice. I do not mark up prices on materials. My job is install em, not sell em. Nobody can say I sold them something they didn't need just so I could make a buck. I do charge, at my lower rate, to go fetch materials. I have a 1 hour charge for estimates...but it's deductible from the final bill. It covers my truck's addiction to gasoline. I shop locally as much as possible, and network with several other professionals in the area who share the same ethical and quality standards that I do. I feel I'm responsible for the project even if I'm not doing that particular segment of it. If you're not born handsome, ya gotta be handy! My labor rates are: 45$/hr for general work 65$/hr for technical work, like plumbing, electrical, and propane, etc. I do have a 2 hour minimum, in lieu of a service charge...so if I'm coming over, make a list!! Thank you for your time, and for visiting my page.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes

Reviews

4.929 Reviews
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Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
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3
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2
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1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
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Showing 26-29 of 29 reviews
Kenneth C.
08/2024
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
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fast and well
Description of Work: swapped out an old hot water tank with a nice new power vented tank
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Laura B.
02/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert has done excellent work for me. Whenever anything goes wrong around here, I call Robert first thing.
Description of Work: Robert has done lots of work for me through the years ranging from rebuilding my staircase to fixing the sub-pump.
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
$25
Response from Robert Rathbone Handyman
Any time you need me...I'll be there. Thank you!
Karla H.
02/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Always goes great. He is the most dependable person I have ever found to help me take care of my home and property.
Description of Work: Robert does everything. Property management, maintenance, design and construction, snow plowing, roof raking, fixing things no one else can fix, big jobs, small jobs, and overall troubleshooting and fixing. He even does rodent removal!
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
Response from Robert Rathbone Handyman
Thank you so very much, [Member Name Removed]. It has been my pleasure to take care of your home for going on 4 years, now. --R
Kim S.
02/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I find Robert to be very trustworthy and his work is exemplary. He installed flooring while I was away and I left my keys with him. He assembled furniture, provided grounds work, and seems willing to help with anything I require.
Description of Work: Floor installation, grounds cleanup, cleaning, storage.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18
Response from Robert Rathbone Handyman
Thank you for the opportunity. I'll be there anytime I'm needed!
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Contact information

6139 VT-215 N, Cabot, VT 05647

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Carpet Cleaning,
General Remodeling,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Interior Painting,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Electrical

FAQ

Robert Rathbone Handyman is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

No, Robert Rathbone Handyman does not offer free project estimates.
No, Robert Rathbone Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Robert Rathbone Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Robert Rathbone Handyman offers emergency services.
No, Robert Rathbone Handyman does not offer warranties.

Contact information

6139 VT-215 N, Cabot, VT 05647

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day