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 3101-3125 of 4114 reviews

Trudy G.
11/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tim did a great job in a very reasonable time. He was very neat and careful. I was extremely pleased and felt I certainly got my money's worth. I will definitely ask him out again. In fact I am compiling a list now of things that need to be done in our 6-flat condo building
Description of Work: I signed up for a "Deal" from Angies List and had Tim do a number of small jobs in my condo: attach under-the-counter electric lights in my kitchen, attach a cable to the outside brick wall, and attach three window shades to the top of the window, that I had been unable to make 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

Jewelle H.
11/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tim was very professional. We talked about the project in detail on the phone the week before and he advised me which materials to purchase in advance. He was on time and ready to work. I had four projects that I needed help with (installing new dryer exhaust hose, removing a light fixture, installing a curtain rod, and re-caulking my tub.) Tim multi-tasked and was able to get the projects done quickly and efficiently. I am very pleasd with the work that was done.
Description of Work: I had a few projects that I needed help with and Budget Handyman was able to knock them out quickly. Tim installed a new dryer exhaust hose, removed a light fixture, installed a curtain rod, and re-caulked my tub.

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

Celeste K.
11/2011
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Matt Boyle did the work. He was fantastic. He called right away, set up the appointment for the following weekend, called when he was on his way (and arrived early). He spent longer than he expected because my building frowns on weekend work, so he had to do by hand what he could have done faster (but louder) with a machine. He was an absolute professional, nice, polite and friendly. I have had a lot of remodeling done this summer, and all but one of about 7 different trades (flooring, cabinetry, marble work) were tradesmen from Angie's List. Matt was hands-down the most professional of them all. I would us him again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced a hinged wood panel in a roll top desk; repaired the support for a stand-alone mirror.

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

Claire R.
11/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Recommend, very professional and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Changed out doorknobs and hung hooks.

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

Verlin W.
11/2011
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Terrible, I would not recommend this service.
Description of Work: It took a couple of weeks to book this service and the night before he was scheduled to come out and do some work for me he called and said he was having some technical difficulties and that he would not be able to make it tomorrow to perform the work that he was hired to perform. He called back and said he would be able to make it the next morning to perform the work. Long story short, he did not call, he did not show up and when I called him he said that he was at the police station. I cancel the work and called Angies List so that I could get a refund. I would never recommend this service. Watch out.

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

$79.99

Response from Budget Right Handyman
Unfortunately there were a calamity of situations that caused this customer to be short changed. The "technical difficulties" my service rep had the night before were that his vehicle broke down late in the evening on his way home from his last job. Knowing that he needed to switch out vehicles he called that very night and let this customer know he was going to be an hour late in the AM. The customer was less than understanding and started making "Angie's List" type threats to my service rep. Over the course of the evening the yard to which my service reps vehicle had been towed had been broken into and apparently $10 worth of spackling knives is a hot commodity in "Thiefdom" because that is the only thing that was taken out of his car after the thieves busted out his window? As a result of this theft in the auto yard my service rep was asked to come down in the AM and file a police report on his damaged vehicle. He did in fact call this customer and let him know that he would be 3 hours later than planned. Why this customer choose to lie about this important fact as well as insinuate that my service rep was hauled off to the poky is beyond me? This customer has a right to be upset however we have a right to a truthful evaluation.

Marlene L N.
11/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Mike introduced himself. He took copious notes.
Description of Work: Mike Raffe was really great. He wrote down all of the items that need to be completed and then installed my new sink faucet. I am waiting for a return visit from this most competent person.

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
$90

L H.
11/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The work was done promptly and we were extremely satisfied withe the level of professionalism and quality provided. Definitely use Budget Right Handyman Services again!
Description of Work: Mat hung curtain rods and switched out two flat screen wall mountings for low profile ones.

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

Susan B.
11/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He arrived pretty much on time. He started work right away and there was even time for him to do one more repair for me. He explained the rates of his company in case I would ever need their services again. He was very courtious and informative.
Description of Work: The handyman re-caulked my tub and stopped the leaking from my toilet tank.

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
$90

Daniel H.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Great value and from very professional and knowledgeable employee. I would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Mike arrived on time. He replaced a sump pump and patched a little drywall. I had purchased a coupon on Angieslist for 2hrs of work. He also supplied the drywall mud at no charge.

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

Gloria C.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mike arrived early and was sitting in the driveway waiting for the scheduled 8 AM time before coming in. I had a ceiling exhaust fan replaced in the 2nd floor bathroom; Mike would replace the existing wall light that interfered with the medicine cabinet. Since there wasn't a light in the previous exhaust fan, Mike needed to add new wiring (he asked if I had this and I did) so he used my wiring to save money! Mike went and bought the fan-light, wall switches and plates that were needed. The old existing light needed to be removed so that the medicine cabinet could be moved up a couple of inches- the position of the existing light made the last installation of the medicine cabinet lower than it should have been. The old (existing) light fixture was removed and a plate put up to cover previous live wires. Mike moved the medicine cabinet up several inches as it should have been in the 1st place. The job from start to finish including all materials bought, the estimate and expected time frame were right on target! I had purchased the $79.99 coupon for 2 hours of work so that was 2 of the 4 hours it took to complete the job. The job was completed to my liking and within the given time frame and amounts. To top it all off-Mike was a very pleasant person to do business with. I would definitely hire Budget Right Handyman again. As a matter of fact, I will be purchasing the $79.99 deal again since there is more work that needed to be done- but time didn't allow before his next scheduled appointment.
Description of Work: **Purchase and installed a new Bathroom Exhaust fan with light (in bathroom ceiling); New wiring and new switches and plates were needed and installed as well. **Removed existing wall light and added a plate to cover the existing wiring. **Moved Medicine cabinet up a couple of inches- the cabinet doors were knocking over soap dispensers and water glasses when they were opened due to being installed too low initially a couple of years ago.

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
$280

Justin S.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Matt arrived on time and was very professional and did a great job. He got everything done on my list and even suggested a few things and did them as well. I would highly recommend Matt as he was a great handyman.
Description of Work: Matt hung a mirror, fixed one of our cabinets, calked our jacuzzi tub, fixed 4 stuck windows, and helped seal a 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

Katherine L.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
From making initial contact, to setting up an appointment with MIke, to arriving on time and finishing the work within the estimated time frame, it couldn't have gone any better!
Description of Work: Both Dirk (initial contact) and Mike (the handyman who did the work) were professional and personable. Very easy to talk to and understood very quickly the various items that I needed to have done. The estimated time to complete was accurate and I was very pleased with the results. As to cost, I had already purchased an Angie's List deal for 2 hours of handyman service. The spend amount that I've noted included the purchase of the deal as well as two additional hours worked plus the cost of materials. I would definitely hire Budget Right Handyman again!

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
$320

Jaime V.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, doors
  + 1 more
Budget right handy man installed a storm door for me. The door didn't fit exatly right as it was a bit longer than the size of my door jamb and they were able to modify it and make it fit just right. Modifying the door was no easy task, but they were able to do it with no problems. They also corrected a faucet in my kitchen sink. I used an Angies's list deal to get them for 2 hours and they were able to perform both tasks within the 2 hour limit. Will definitely use them in the future.
Description of Work: Budget right handy man installed a storm door for me. The door didn't fit exatly right as it was a bit longer than the size of my door jamb and they were able to modify it and make it fit just right. Modifying the door was no easy task, but they were able to do it with no problems. They also corrected a faucet in my kitchen sink. I used an Angies's list deal to get them for 2 hours and they were able to perform both tasks within the 2 hour limit. Will definitely use them in the future.

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

Brinda G.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Tim was on time-- slightly early!-- and was great to work with. My condo is old and "quirky," and he was quick at problem-solving. He was professional, friendly, and patient with my insane dog. All the work looks great! I feel much better with someone knowledgeable and skilled dealing with it all, rather than me attempting some frustrating DIY tasks. I'll definitely call on Budget Right in the future for the little tasks that this quirky apartment needs.
Description of Work: I purchased a fantastic Angie's List deal for 2 hours worth of handyman services, and I had about 3 hours worth of work-- installing a ceiling fan, replacing a bathroom sink faucet, and replacing a towel rod and tp holder. The hour not covered by the deal was $86, which is really reasonable.

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

LISA F.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tim was excellent. He was responsive and punctual. He worked very diligently from the time he arrived to the time he left. I was very impressed and would definitely call him back.
Description of Work: Changing of doorknobs, hanging very heavy items, put shelving together

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

Barbara M.
10/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
We had some tiles in the shower fall off the wall making the shower unusable. We contacted Budget Right Handymen for an estimate on the repair. Tim Cornell came out to view the damage and provide an estimate. He pointed out where water had gotten behind the tiles and damaged part of the wall, which needed to be replaced, along with the tiles. Also, water had seeped into part of the celing of the bathroom below, which was also in need of repair. He estimated it would take 2-1/2 to 3 days to complete the work. We bought replacement tiles and Tim bought everything else for the job. He checked the two walls next to the damaged one to be sure that no water had leaked behind them. He replaced and re-tiled the shower wall and repaired the bathroom ceiling below. He did a great job. He was very professional and very nice. The shower wall and the bathroom celing look great. Thanks for doing such a wonderful job, TIm. We will certainly use him again. Highly recommend!!
Description of Work: Replacement of partial wall in shower Replacement of tiles Repair of water damage to 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
$1,090

NImfa M.
10/2011
5.0
contractors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Because of the lack of framing, Mike built out a wall to hang the door propertly. He went out to the store and bought the necessary items (including the door) to finish the job. While he was here, I asked him to hang a fallen towel rack. Mike was courteous and punctual and a great carpenter. Would definitely use Budget Right Handyman Service again. Great job Mike!
Description of Work: Needed a hanging bi-fold door installed in bottom of stairs in basement with no prior framing. At first did not know what kind of door would be best for the job. Mike was knowledgeable about his trade and helped me make a decision.

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
$250

Jamaica W.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tim did a great job. First, I needed the work done but had to commute to work, so he was willing to come at 6:30 in the morning to accommodate my schedule. He was 5 minutes early and was ready to work. I was installing a fan the old owners left behind so there were no instructions, no examples, and, as I found out, not all the necessary pieces. Tim went to Home Depot to get the pieces needed and was back in time to finish the ceiling fan and the closet install within the allotted 2 hours. I asked him to look at a light that wasn't working b/c he had the big ladder - thought I just needed to change the bulbs. Turns out there's some wiring issues. He couldn't do that project in the time allotted, but he gave me his information, as well as that of his colleague so that I could get it done. Great work, professional, punctual. I'd hire again.
Description of Work: Ceiling fan install Closet system 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
$80

David K.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mike R. Was awesome! Very responsive when scheduling the appointment, punctual (he came EXACTLY on time), quoted me an accurate estimate, extremely knowledgeable, and worked diligently. Was very satisfied with his work. Had a few closets and bi-folds that needed a lot of work and he went right at it. Can I say enjoyable given the introductory rate?
Description of Work: Closets and bi-folds needed a lot of love, care, and maintenance.

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
$79.99

Lindsay C.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Called me back same day. Estimated over the phone based on list I had. Very accommodating on schedule options. Came in on budget (used my Angie's list special). Great experience with Mike!
Description of Work: Hung light fixtures, installed dimmer switches, fixed loose toilet, etc.

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

Kristina H.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great. He hung some pictures and changed light bulbs I couldn't reach.
Description of Work: Tim was exceptional!!!! He was prompt and fixed so many things around my house. I will use him again for sure,

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

Patricia L.
08/2011
5.0
glass repair, handyman service
  + 0 more
He came in with a professional demeanor. He did a repair job and did an excellent job. I liked his demeanor. He showed up on time. He went to a close store to picukup some grout. You cannot beat the price or the workmanship. I am very satisfied with their service.
Description of Work: They did a repair for me.

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

DEBORAH M.
08/2011
5.0
fencing, handyman service, plastering, woodworking, cabinet refacing
  + 3 more
Handyman Tim came to the house at the scheduled time and repaired a large hole in a plaster wall, reattached a broken wooden fence, replaced 6 hinges on my kitchen cabinets, moved furniture so that I could put down a new area rug-carried old rug down to the basement, and leveled my washing machine. I'm super thrilled!More than thrilled even. Excellent worker and very tidy. Everything was done wonderfully....and my to-do list is empty for now. Thanks Tim!
Description of Work: Handyman Tim came to the house and repaired a large hole in a plaster wall, reattached a broken wooden fence, replaced 6 hinges on my kitchen cabinets, moved furniture so that I could put down a new area rug, and leveled my washing machine. I'm super thrilled! All these were done in 2 hours with my Big Deal. More than thrilled even. Excellent worker.

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
$99

Jennifer D.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows, home security systems, woodworking, interior painters
  + 3 more
Dan contacted me promptly to set up an appointment to do the work within a few days. He called the night before to confirm. He and Mike showed up on time, and after assessing the items to be done, estimated the time and price. They finished about 30 minutes after the estimated time and stuck to the original price. They got right to work. They were professional, friendly, and efficient. We are pleased with the work they did. We were especially pleased with Dan's simple solution to fixing a large window that was no longer flush with the frame and with Mike's cleaning of the exposed ductwork in our loft condo with 14-foot ceilings. They don't normally do ladder-work, but since we had the ladder, they were willing to do it. We were also very pleased with their response to an unexpected issue that came up after they left. One of the products used to clean the duct work in our baby's room ended up leaving an unpleasant odor. Neither they nor I expected that, but we expected that the smell would dissipate quickly, especially if we left the windows open. But after a couple of days of leaving the windows open and keeping the baby out of the room, the smell was still there. I left Dan a voicemail in the evening asking them to come back and wash the ductwork off to try to remove the smell. Dan called first thing in the morning. He wasn't able to send someone that day because they were committed elsewhere, but Mike came at 8 a.m. the next day to wash the ductwork, and the baby was back in his room 30 minutes later. I appreciated that they rearranged their schedules to solve the problem as quickly as they could and were sensitive to how the issue affected the baby. They're good guys.
Description of Work: Fixing gap in between large window and frame, cleaning paint, dust, and drywall compound off exposed ductwork, installing storage rack, cleaning ceiling, fixing smoke detector.

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
$375

Eugene P.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 1 more
The work was excellent and the area cleaned up upon departure.
Description of Work: Replacement of a storm door. Involves removing old door, prepping installation of new door and installation.

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

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