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 3001-3025 of 4114 reviews

ALLEN M.
08/2012
1.0
handyman service, house painters
  + 0 more
I picked this company from the List because their listed address is six or eight blocks from my home. I called and a guy answered the phone and gave a name other than the one listed. I described the job and asked him to drive by, look it over and give me an estimate. I gave him my address and he seemed to have no idea where it was. But he said he would take a look and give me a price. I never heard back from him.
Description of Work: I wanted to have wrought iron railings front and back painted. Also wanted the back door and frame painted. My front door needs a coat of varnish.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Budget Right Handyman
This customer was informed that we are a time and materials company however he was so close to our location we decided to make an exception and stop by in order to take a look at his project. Due to the fact that it was exterior work he informed us we could just stop by anytime and get back to him with a number. He had contacted us the middle of last week and we informed him that we would stop by on Monday. We did stop by on Monday and reviewed the work however before we were even able to crunch the numbers and put a proposal together he had a negative Angies List report already posted by Thursday. This customer incorrectly assumed that we did not stop by on Monday when we most certainly did. When we called him this AM (Friday) to inform him that we did stop by he was very short with us over the phone when he realized that he Inaccurately posted here on Angie's List. I will hold my breath while I wait for him to man up and admit that he was wrong and remove this inaccurate negative report. Huuuuup!!! ;)

Jeff G.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We purchased a coupon for $79.00 of work for 2 hours through Angie's List. They were excellent. They had outstanding customer service and Daniel Perez, who did the work, did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Budget Right Handyman did basic handywork around the kitchen at my home and did caulking on the kitchen 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
$79

GINA R.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I have used Budget Right for the last few months but have neglected to write up feedback until now - I am extremely pleased with their service. They are professional, priced fairly, trustworthy and easy to work with. I have had Tim and Dan out on numerous occasions, both do a great job. My interactions with Dirk (owner) via phone have been great as well. I own several rental units and have used various handyman companies in the past trying to find one to partner with for the long-term, these guys are it. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Purchase and replace faucet, caulk around tub, seal window.

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
$120

Jason L.
08/2012
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
While Mark was not always punctual, he was very professional and thorough. He was very confident in his work and with good reason. He was also very detail-oriented and was not satisfied with his work and would go back and work on certain things again and again. I really felt like he was looking out for us and did a lot of work for us for an extremely low price. We were quite shocked by the final bill...in a good way. He was friendly and often asked us for feedback. He really helped us tick off some to do items on our home repair task list. Will do business with Budget Right again.
Description of Work: He fixed a door lock, replaced a bathroom fan, replaced dryer ventilation tubing and mudded and painted our kitchen ceiling. He also replaced the old light in the kitchen with a new one we bought.

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
$205

Lisa M.
08/2012
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
Great! Mark showed up exactly on time which impressed me considering the city was doing work on the street so no street parking AND the school two doors down was starting for the day. Showed areas that needed work. Got supplies that I had from the basement and he brought his stuff in and went to work. The job was bigger than two hours so Mark set another date to come back and finish. Appreciate the coupon, really helps in choosing who to hire.
Description of Work: Patch work on three ceiling areas in kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Painted bathroom ceiling.

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
$94

Ed R.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dan Johnson came out on time, performed the list of tasks that we went over on time. He was very professional, courteous, and great at what he does. Would use this company again.
Description of Work: General handyman needs. towel bar repaired, pictures hung, closet drawers repaired.

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
$200

Neil S.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I gave him a list of the things I needed taken care of on my list. He started with the most difficult job, and continued from there!
Description of Work: Mark was very good to work with. He made some recommendations about some of the work, picked up needed materials, and worked the whole day through. The cost for the services were much more inexpensive than what I thought.

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
$450

RONALD S.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Budget Right called with notice of (slight) delay in arrival time. Had purchased two hours of "handyman" time on Angie's special offer. Had selected B.R. from location (and Angie's reports). Mark was polight and considerate, reviewed situation (a handrail mounting had split). Studs had to be located for successful repair. BR shopped for molding, added extra bracket for safety, purchased rail supports, remounted molding on wall into studs as necessary, mounted three supports, then filled plaster holes where necessary, painted and cleaned up. BR added $20. for cost of materials, and left remainder of fill material for continued maintenance.Work was performed on 115-year-old historical building.
Description of Work: Replace/repair wall rail mounting on wall. Replaced railing supports and molding.

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

Anna H.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I bought an Angie's List Deal. When it came time to book them, I reached out to the owner, who responded the same day. They set-up a time for one of their guys to come out. He was on-time, professional, and did a great job. I then spoke with the woman who deals with billing. Everything went smoothly. Loved them.
Description of Work: They fixed a few things around our apartment building, such as a dryer vent screen, etc...Would definitely use them again! (Actually I tried and they were booked three weeks out.)

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

Katherine A.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, doors
  + 2 more
When I called to make the appointment, Tim was super friendly and told me everything I would need for the jobs I had so Mark wouldn't have to waste time going to the hardware store. He even hipped me to the 3 hour drying time bath caulk which is a miracle as I thought I'd have to go without my shower for a day or more! Mark called about 10 minutes before my appointment time to say he was running a little late, but I didn't mind at all, as he totally went over the 2 hour time limit for me and didn't charge me any extra! Thanks, Mark! He was professional and really knowledgeable about all the jobs I needed done and even went above and beyond to fix my drippy HVAC pipe that wasn't on my orignal list of "to-do's" when I called. I would highly recommend the service (already have to several friends) and will definitely be using them again.
Description of Work: Re-caulked bathroom tub. Realigned door. Hung a few hooks. Reinsulated HVAC pipe.

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
$79

Lisa F.
08/2012
4.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
He was fine. He took a long time to do the work, though, so I ended up having to pay more money. I also did not know what supplies would be needed, so he had to get the supplies for the job on the Big Deal's time. If you know what you want and if you have the supplies there, it is good deal.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal. He did some work for us, specifically he put some trim around the wall basement. He also installed a handrail.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve L.
08/2012
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, plumbing
  + 2 more
It was very good. I would definitely want to use his services again.
Description of Work: Dan came and fixed a wobble in our toilet that another guy couldn't fix after two-three tries, and he also replaced a piece of rotting drywall behind our toilet as well as a light switch in our bathroom. We also had to make a 40 minute run to home depot to get supplies. He was very courteous and professional. This took 6+ hours as he also tried to fix our one-piece toilet with a universal kit that I bought that didn't fit...

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
$274

Stacy R.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Wow! Dan did such a fantastic job addressing the many odd jobs that I had for him. He completed everything on my list including installing a new medicine cabinet, cleaning skylight, securing baseboards and painting an outdoor post, among other things. I have my new handman. It's nice to have someone I know will do a professional, high quality job.
Description of Work: went to store for supplies, cleaned up old wires from yard (previously for outdoor garden lighting) painting outdoor post, cleaned skylight, cleaned window well, secured two baseboards, installed new medicine cabinet and painted around it, examined plumbing pipe and attached new cap and reattached cellular shade that had come off.

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
$417

Mary O.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was able to do anything we asked him to, did it quickly, cleaned up and was very pleasant to deal with.
Description of Work: Dan did various handyman work, replaced a toilet, replaced deck boards, fixed doors, dishwasher and trash compactor.

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

Megan R.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Slightly late, but called in advance. Job took slightly longer than expected,but price seemed adjusted for time need to go to the store. Mark was very nice and had additional recommendations, but not pushy.. Great great price, would totally use again and again.
Description of Work: General punch list of items: Put together dresser from a box Fix leaky toilet Replace garbage disposal Change light bulbs

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Nancy P.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The Handyman was punctual, friendly, flexible and efficient. We hired him to remove an old toilet and install a new one. We have an old house, so of course things got more complicated once he got into the job. He provided options and suggested solutions and remained pleasant and professional. We are very happy with his work. Then he unclogged our kitchen sink and made recommendations about modifications/work we may want to consider in the future, giving us a good idea with a direction to go with our old-house piping issues. His professional opinion was particularly valuable because of the breadth of his experience and the fact that he was not trying to talk us into hiring his company for the work.
Description of Work: We bought a Big Deal for two hours of handyman services. He installed a toilet, and unclogged our kitchen sink

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

Andrew W.
08/2012
5.0
contractors, handyman service
  + 0 more
I followed him to Home Depot to purchase the door and needed supplies. The garage is not plumb so some siding issues were inevitable. He explained this in advance. He kept me posted and showed how and why he installed a specific way. Also gave advice on how we should replace a gate in our fence. Possible future project. Used the coupon. Great value.
Description of Work: Reframed and installed a new steel entry door on the side of our garage.

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
$174

Jeanne K.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I purchased the Angie's List Deal for this company (2 hours of service for $79.00) and was very happy with the services received. It was very easy to set up an appointment - I was able to get through to someone right away and schedule a visit. Dan, the assigned handyman, called the day of the appointment and was able to come a few hours earlier than scheduled. He replaced a broken garbage disposal and replaced a cracked pipe he found while taking out the broken garbage disposal. Dan was super efficient. He went to Home Depot and got the replacement pipe so I could get everything taken care of in one visit. I really found Dan to be very professional, efficient, and someone I would recommend to my friends. I have already scheduled another visit!
Description of Work: Replaced a broken garbage disposalReplaced a cracked pipe discovered upon replacing the garbage disposal (I didn't know about this!)

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

Michael W.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Outstanding experience. Highly professional group. The handyman who came out, Dan, was personable, knowledgeable, and worked very efficiently. He quickly diagnosed problems, explained solutions, and did a great job fixing myriad different repairs in a short period of time. The value here is unbeatable with Angie's list deal and future coupon offerings. Budget Right Handyman is my go-to handyman in the future. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Adjusted doors, fixed problem with screws on ceiling light fixture, fixed window that wouldn't stay shut, repaired blinds that were misaligned.

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

Linda Z.
08/2012
5.0
fencing, handyman service
  + 0 more
I purchased replacement fencing and had planned to install it myself but it turned out to be a different sized post and I decided I needed help with the installation. I contacted Budget Right Handymen and was very pleased with the work that was done by them. Very professional, and inexpensive compared to others.
Description of Work: I had a small split rail fence installed.

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
$75

Pat M.
08/2012
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
I found Budge Right Handyman through Angie's List. When Marc arrived, I was a bit skeptical as to whether he could handle the job himself, because he is thin, little guy. But he looked over the work area, gave us an estimate and got to work. Marc was AWESOME. He was extremely efficient, tidy, and very courteous. You couldn't ask for a harder worker. With the Angie's list coupon we purchased and the coupon booklet Budget Right provided, the job came out to a fraction of what another handyman quoted. Marc's work ethics and Budget Right's reasonable prices makes choosing them the right choice. We will definitely use Budget Right again. A very satisfied customer. Pat M (Andersonville - Chicago)
Description of Work: Our basement has had water draining issues for several years which resulted in mold on the drywall and storage areas surrounding the basements. We needed someone to remove the drywall and plywall from the affected areas in order to have a waterproofing company assess the problem.

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

Sheridan C.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service, lighting, ceiling fans, interior painters
  + 2 more
This process was exceptionally easy from start to finish. I scheduled with them during our initial call and the owner suggested purchasing an additional two hour block of time with money saving coupons carried by the handymen. The guy assigned to us arrived early and consulted us on all aesthetic matters (how high to place the lights, centering, etc). When he finished, he took a look at a couple of other small repairs, made a quick trip to the hardware store, and used the remaining time to knock several items off our 'to do' list.
Description of Work: Our handyman removed and replaced a ceiling fan and a counterbalanced island chandelier. Nice guy, very competent and friendly. I love a trades person who listens to NPR while he works. I had booked additional time, which he used to cheerfully take care of some annoying little 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
$180

Joanna M.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Showed up on time (called about 20 minutes ahead to let me know he was on his way). Took the window apart to see what was needed then headed to Home Depot to get the parts. Offered to call from the store to let us know the price of parts before buying them. Took a little longer than the 2 hours alotted for the Angie's list deal, but didn't charge us for the extra time and then cleaned the window inside and out, as well as the floor around it and the window frame. Left the place spotless.
Description of Work: Repaired a window that wouldn't stay up

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

Sharon S.
07/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well. He knew what he was doing, was very neat and cleaned everything before he left. He also fixed the leak under the sink when he installed the new drain and faucet. I am pleased with the work.
Description of Work: Mark from Budget Handyman put in a new faucet in the bathroom, leveled the vanity and repaired the shower drain in the downstairs bathroom. He was a little late to the appointment but called to let me know what time to expect him. Work was done well and he cleaned up everything before he left.

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
$80

DAVID H.
07/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Danny arrived on time and did a great job with all of our fixes. We will definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Hang two wall lamps, hang a mirror, rehang a picture, checked a sticky door.

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

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