Budget Right Handyman

Handyman Services, Electrical, Plumbing,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

Budget Right Handyman is Chicagoland's largest handyman service. We've won the Angie's List Super Service Award for 10 consecutive years. Since 2016, we've completed over 20,000 projects. All of our work comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee & 1-year warranty on labor.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Interior & Exterior Improvements - Painting & Staining, Caulk & Grout, Cabinets, Carpentry, Countertops, Doors, Fencing, Decks, Landscaping, Siding Repair, Windows, Window Treatment Installation, Stairs, Closet Organizers, Hardware Installation, Furniture Assembly, Shelving & Mirror Installation. Minor Electrical. Bathroom, Basement, & Kitchen Remodeling.

Services we don't offer

Outdoor Second Story Work. Roof Leaks.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

0%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.64,114 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
9%
3
5%
2
3%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 2976-3000 of 4114 reviews

Krista B.
09/2012
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
Matt was great. He took his time and made sure they looked great. He did cut the pre hung doors which I was a little worried about as he was doing it. I think he cut the bottoms because he didn't want them touching the carpet in the bedrooms and I think that is a good idea after the fact. He did split some of the wood on one door on the bottom but unless you look for it you can't tell. Also he did cut the tops as well and one was jagged but again unless you are looking for it you can't see it. Otherwise he was very polite and did a good job. I would use there services again if needed.
Description of Work: We had 2 pre hung and 2 slab Rosewood doors we needed installed in 2 bedrooms, Linen Closet and Entryway hall closet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Sarah S.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
When I called, Ken (?) was very cordial and helpful. He estimated the job would be 2-4 hours (dependent on what exactly was wrong with the undercounter lights). We set up a time the following week for Danny to come out. Danny called about 5 minutes prior arriving to say he would be there momentarily - he was on time. I ran through all the items with him. We determined he would work on the undercounter lights first in case I needed to run out for anything (which I offered to do - knowing it would save time). He determined the ballasts were broken. He called the manufacturer and a local retailer and got pricing. We determined it made sense just to get new lights so I ran out to the retailer he had spoken to and got some while Danny continued on the punch list. All work was completed and Danny was a great pleasure to work with. Turns out I now have more things to be done and I have called them back to schedule another appointment!
Description of Work: I had a punch list of items I needed fixed around the house. I purchased AL Big Deal for 2 hours of service for $79. They worked roughly 4 hours, and they had another coupon for me to use, so I paid another $80. $160 is a great deal for the time! I have always hated calling handymen because they are so expensive for what you get in return. This was not the case (they have a customer for life!). I had some drain stoppers that weren't working properly; undercabinet lights not working; doors not closing properly; flag pole needed to be secured to front porch; doorbell not working.

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
$160

Darlene H.
09/2012
5.0
contractors, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
I was very happy with the handyman and the service he provided. I will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: He removed the bottom of the kitchen cabinet and replaced all the woodwork that had been ruined due to a leaking valve. He replaced 2 of the toilet handle and flushing arm.

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
$79

Caroline G.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He did a great job and even went to Home Depot to check for a better fan to fit the room. We were very happy with this service!
Description of Work: Installed ceiling fan

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
$79

JENNIFER P.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tim ended up doing the job himself, which was great for me. The toal job was about 3 hours. I had already purchased the disposal from Home Depot and had it shipped to my tenants. Tim's materials cost was minimal. He called me when he arrived on site and went over the job again. I would work with Budget Right anytime!
Description of Work: I first contacted Tim with Budget Right to talk to him about installing a garbage disposal for my tenants in Chicago. Tim was very professional and responsive. We talked about the install (since it was a new garbage disposal) and the electrical requirements. He went over very well the time it would take to install.

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
$176.18

Claudia O.
09/2012
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I had an issue with my wall where I needed it to be repainted. I had a towel holder that came off and I needed him to close the hole on the wall and repaint it. When I called the first time to ask if they could do the work, I asked him to come first to give me an estimate on what I needed done. He said they do not do estimates so I told him what I needed and he said he could do it in four hours so I paid extra for two more hours of work. The first guy that came here did an awful job. The owner came to my house because I called to complain about it. The owner said he would call his best guy to come fix it. I made sure to ask him if he could do the work in four hours and he assured me he could. The next guy came, but he did not do a good job either. They are nice, that is all. My goal was to have the problem fixed and they didn't do it right so I have to pay someone else to do it again. They tried twice, it is unbelievable. The second guy came and said he couldn't do the work but I told him the person I spoke to on the phone told me it could be done. He did small things like changing two light bulbs while he was waiting for the wall to dry. The first guy came on time but the second was late a half an hour.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal from them for two hours of handyman service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Budget Right Handyman
We had 3 trips out to this individuals home attempting to satisfy her. In my opinion this customer had unrealistic expectations as to what could be accomplished with her walls within the allotted time period. Nice lady however a lot more work and a lot more man hours were needed for this issue.

Rufino A.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Aaron did a great job unclogging my tub. He was professional and explained everything before he performed the job. Thank you very much. I look forward to using this company again.
Description of Work: unclogged bathtub.

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
$86

Philip W.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were very professional, showed up when they said they would. They did a good job and did not over charge me. Very happy with the experience.
Description of Work: Correctly installed sink drain and p-trap. Fixed electical wires that were exposed.

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
$100

ROXY E.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dan was on time and started right in to work. The shed deck/ramp is EXACTLY what we envisioned. The door is solid and closes when it's closed (the old one had a mind of it's own). Dan even purchased a doorknob that could be keyed to our existing exterior doors, something we had not thought about. The vanity drawer front should withstand anything, including the errant brushes that jammed and broke the drawer originally. The light/fan fixture was installed in less time than Dan had estimated. And - the kickplate looks great. In fact, all the work was done quickly, carefully and efficiently. Because the projects came in under the original time (and those original times and costs were perfectly reasonable and acceptable) Dan saved me over $100. He even reanchored my doorbell unit to the wall. My daughter and I were very satisfied with everything. I would definitely hire Budget Handymen again.
Description of Work: I contacted 3 highly recommended handyman services - Budget Right was the most prompt in replying. Dan called to set up an appointment to give an estimate, he was prompt and took the time to make sure of what we wanted. He gave me an immediate rough estimate of the time the projects would take, then emailed a detailed breakdown of project times and material costs. An appointment was set for 1 week later. Projects included a shed deck/ramp, a new door and doorknob, replacement of a bathroom light/fan fixture, reattaching a vanity drawer front, and replacing a kickplate under some cabinets.

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
$800

Vicky P.
09/2012
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Fine. Except I wasn't expecting it to take s
Description of Work: Technician came prepared to stay for 4 hours even though I had only purchased 2. A large portion of that time was spent at the home depot. My major issue was that he had to return to re-fix something that he had already fixed. I'm looking for a repair person who can get the job done in one visit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$200

Response from Budget Right Handyman
I would hope that this customer would appreciate the fact that she was not charged for our service representative to come back and correct the error as we always stand behind our work. We do appreciate the overall "B" rating and will strive for perfection next time were this customer to contact us again.

ROBERT S.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Danny was amazing! He was so professional, polite, knowledgeable, and accomodating. We are so very pleased with his service that we have recommended him to our family here in Naperville. We will request him for any further projects and highly recommend this company and his services!
Description of Work: Hung a chandelier, fixed a door lock, and changed valves on our washing machine.

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
$104

Paula L.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend Budget Right Handyan for any of your "to do" list projects you don't have time for or simply don't want to tackle. Danny was great and I will certainly hire them again for my next list!
Description of Work: Budget Right Handyman was promt, professional, curtious and did an excellent job with my "to do" list projects. Danny arrived exactly at our appointment time, removed his shoes upon entering the house and went right to work on my list - installing a safety fence on our stairwell, hanging heavy mirrors over the fireplace and various other locations and hanging framed artwork in our daughter's nursery. I was very specific that I wanted the artwork hung with a 4 inch space between all art and centered on the wall - all of which were acheived flawlessly.

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
$122

Janet C.
09/2012
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I look forward to writing a positive review on the next service provider I find on Angie's List.
Description of Work: Unfortunately I must give these guys a failing grade. My experience started out great last week when I called to make an appointment to have someone come and balance two doors in my home. Tim called me back within two hours, and we arranged for an 8:30am appointment with Danny for Monday 9/17. Given that it is now almost 10am on the 17th and nobody has shown up or called, I can only assume this is some seriously neglectful customer service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Budget Right Handyman
I have no doubt this customer set something up with us however she is not on our schedule. Due to the fact that our calendar is technology based sometimes scheduling errors due occur. We make it a point to have our service representatives show up on time and if they are running a few minutes late we demand that they put in a phone call. If a customer has not had a service rep show up on time and still not received a phone call we wish to be contacted (877-507-2126) so we can find out what the problem is. We cannot correct a problem unless we have been made aware there was a problem. In this instance we never received a phone call.

Mike S.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Ken was fantastic. He was extremely professional. We walked through the list when he got there and found that he needed a few things (some carbide drill bits) so I ran to the store while he continued to work. One item - a window off the track - he fixed in 10 seconds. He really knocked a ton off my to-do list. The quality of his work was very good - the only reason he got a B was because he didn't clean up (I did it). But, he did mention that he didn't clean up because he hit the 2 hour mark and wanted to get through more projects. I'd definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Purchased an Angies List deal - 2 hours for $79 of handyman service. Ken was able to fix a window which didn't slide, install 2 curved shower bars, install 2 motion sensor/timer light switches, level an uneven drop ceiling ladder, and caulk a cabinet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Rachel D.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I had a good experience with their service. Everything went well with their work.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for 2 hours of handyman services for $79.

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

MARYANN C.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The first visit went well. On the second visit he experienced problems attaching the light fixture. This was not at all the fault of Budget Handyman. We think we found a solution to the problem and he will return to attach the light. I was very satisfied with the visit.
Description of Work: I have used them on two occasions. The first time he put together a new gas grill and did some other minor repairs. The most recent time had a number of services including replacing a back porch light fixture. This could not be completed because the mounting block that was already there was too deep for the light fixture to lock onto the electrical outlet box.

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
$188

Abby D.
09/2012
4.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
Overall the paint job looked good, although there were a few marks on the ceiling and baseboards. It looked better than I could have done myself but was a bit expensive for only doing a paint job. I had the handyman booked for 4 hours and asked if he could do a couple other jobs if he finished early. Conveniently he took his time and was done cleaning up right at the 4 hour mark so my other handyman jobs did not get addressed- which is why I had booked through their service and not just a painter. I had been happier with a prior visit from Budeget Right Handyman and was a bit disappointed in the mediocre job and how the time was used.
Description of Work: Painting of one interior room including taping and trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$188

SASHA M.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Matt from Budget RIght Handyman was right on time when he came to install the outdoor light. He assessed what other materials were needed to complete the job and went to the hardware store to get them. Matt installed the light in under the amount of time that was quoted for the job and cleaned up after himself. He made sure that the light worked, that I had the instructions and that I understood what lightbulbs were needed.
Description of Work: Installation of outdoor security light.

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
$350

Kathleen M.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Ken arrived on time and ready to work. He installed 2 ceiling fans like a pro. He did it in under 2 hours. It was obvious he has installed hundreds of these. I asked him to do a couple of other things that seemed like no big deal to him, but to me were huge. Our door was not latching properly-he fixed that. Our shower had cracks in the grout-he siliconed the shower. He also did other little odds and ends things. All in all it was a huge load off my mind. He was very polite, very professional, and I would hire him again in a second.
Description of Work: Ceiling fans installed and miscellaneous repairs.

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
$79

Justin Z.
09/2012
5.0
closet systems, drywall, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, window treatments, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 6 more
I started by buying the Angie's List big deal for 4 hours of handyman service and since they came I've been buying additional time through Budget's servicemen. The 2 handymen I've used have been great and always get done before the scheduled time is up. They are true handymen, knowing how to fix lots of stuff and not just one type of thing. I've used them for a variety of services and plan on using them much more in the future.
Description of Work: Used Budget Handyman Services to remove old cabinetry, fix window treatments, install drywall, install electrical outlets.

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
$1,000

krsto N.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, doors
  + 1 more
I just had my first experience using Budget Right Handyman today, and I could not be more satisfied. My main contact, Tim, was very helpful throughout the process, and answered all of my questions over the phone. We set an appointment to have 5 single interior doors and a double unit installed. Matt arrived on time and did a great job, all while being very friendly and professional. I will definitely use Budget Right Handyman again for other projects.
Description of Work: Interior door installation5 single units plus trim1 double unit plus trim

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
$361

Marvin P.
09/2012
5.0
contractors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Ken arrived on time, picked up materials and made deck repairs.
Description of Work: Fixed steps on deck

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
$80

MICHAEL S.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Their work was smooth from start to finish. They were on time, kept appointments and responded to phone calls immediately. Their workers were personable, professional and easy to deal with.
Description of Work: It all started with a fence gate that had to be adjusted. A fence company wanted to replace the gate with a new one and said I needed two new posts. I called Budget about some small jobs inside the house and asked them to take a look at the gate. Tim said that it needed to be re-hung and said he could do it. He did exactly what was needed and saved me over $1,000. I liked their work and decided to ask if they could do a few more projects around the house. Tim hung a corner cabinet in my basement that hid an ugly gas meter, he encased the beam and posts in the basement to give it a more finished look and he fixed a crack in the ceiling in my living room. About the crack......it reappeared a month later and I called Budget. Dirk came back within a few days of the call and looked at the problem. He said he will check with his staff and maybe they needed a different approach to the problem. He said he would not forget and promised to get back to me. Well they did and someone came out to redo the work. I am very pleased with Budget and I highly recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Theresa M.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Dan arrived promptly. He performed the work professionially, thoroughly and superbly. I plan to highly recommend this company to relatives, memers of my family all my friends and feel very comfortable recommending it to their acquaintenances.
Description of Work: Drywall services.

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
$159

Brian P.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Our experience was very positive. We were able to schedule an appointment sooner than later. I bought the new parts in advance, but Tim gave me some very helpful advice over the phone to help us be better prepared?specifically, buy a jumbo wax ring and a flexible toilet connector and check the new toilet in advance to make sure it's not broken. Regarding that last piece of advice, I should have checked the toilet more carefully. I looked only at the bowl; I didn't open the second box inside to see that the tank had cracked. So I had to make another trip to Lowe's to do an exchange. As for the actual work, Ken arrived a half hour late, but he called well in advance to alert me that traffic was bad due to an accident. Once he arrived, he got right to work, and we couldn't be happier with the result. He patched up our ceiling after installing the new fan, he took the old toilet down to our garage, and he cleaned up after his work was finished. If it had not been for the defective toilet, he probably would have finished an hour earlier. He was also very friendly and personable even though we had two young kids coming up to him and constantly asking questions. For the quality of the work and the price we paid, we give Budget Right Handyman an "A+." We'd use them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: We had the toilet replaced in one bathroom and the ceiling ventilation fan in the other bathroom.

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
$160

Contact information

520 W Erie St Ste 240, Chicago, IL 60654

https://www.getbrh.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
TGC04661

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Doors,
Drywall,
Lighting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Interior Painting,
Ceiling Fans,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Window Treatments

FAQ

Budget Right Handyman is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Budget Right Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Budget Right Handyman offers free project estimates.
Yes, Budget Right Handyman offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Budget Right Handyman offers a 0% senior discount.
Yes, Budget Right Handyman offers emergency services.
Yes, Budget Right Handyman offers warranties.
Budget Right Handyman offers the following services: Interior & Exterior Improvements - Painting & Staining, Caulk & Grout, Cabinets, Carpentry, Countertops, Doors, Fencing, Decks, Landscaping, Siding Repair, Windows, Window Treatment Installation, Stairs, Closet Organizers, Hardware Installation, Furniture Assembly, Shelving & Mirror Installation. Minor Electrical. Bathroom, Basement, & Kitchen Remodeling.
Outdoor Second Story Work. Roof Leaks.

Contact information

520 W Erie St Ste 240, Chicago, IL 60654

https://www.getbrh.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM