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 751-775 of 4114 reviews

Gwendolyn M W.
06/2018
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
This is the second time Stu McClean did painting for us. We are again delighted with the work he does. Stu painted our living room and dining room areas which included all the trim, windows etc. He also painted a portion of the stairwell and cleaned and caulked our skylight. Needless to say it looks brand new. Stu is friendly and professional. He works fast and does an excellent job. He is punctual and very neat. Again, it was a pleasure to have him work for us.
Description of Work: Indoor painting.

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
$586

Kelly C.
06/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mario C. was the individual assigned to our project. Mario was prompt, and did a great job digging the 3' deep post hole despite threat of rain. Additionally, I was a new customer of Budget Right Handyman, they were great and honored my Angies List coupon despite my having misplaced the printed coupon. I will definitely consider hiring Mario C. and Budget Right Handyman for future projects.
Description of Work: Dig post hole for Mailbox Post

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
$150

Sharon R.
05/2018
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
I recommend this contractor highly! Andy Szymanski was wonderful. He showed up exactly on time and quickly understood exactly what I wanted. Our kitchen had an ancient built in microwave that no longer worked. I wanted it replaced with a shelf. He took out the microwave, took measurements and went to the store. He built and installed a shelving unit that exactly matches our cabinets and looks like it was installed at the same time. The shelf is just great! Andy also did a terrific job fixing a broken light switch and assembling a cabinet.
Description of Work: Light switch fixed, microwave removed and replaced with shelf, and cabinet assembled.

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
$480

Daniel R.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Great. Elvis Seric fixed the problem quickly and professionally.
Description of Work: Repair and rehanging of a Larson storm door

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
$69

Rosanna M.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Everything was done in a pleasant, professional manner. James (the technician) was even quite willing to show me how he did several of the items so that next time, I could do it myself. I would definitely use this service again.
Description of Work: I had a list of about 8 handyman projects which I could not do myself. They ranged from carrying very heavy pots and plants up to my roof deck to repairing a broken cabinet door and cabinet drawer to changing some hard-to-reach flood lights.

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
$248

Michael C.
05/2018
3.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
It's hard to say since Budget Right was responsive and offered a free estimate, so that part went fine. But the man they sent said he could do it and he could perform it cheaper and that Budget was good with this (he said they were a matching service who provided a license for him to work under). When we asked if he was licensed as an electrician he reiterated that Budget Handyman had the license and by sending him he too had the license. It turns out that he was not qualified, opened up our wall, took apart outlets, and was unable to fix anything. When we asked why he couldn't fix the problem he told us that he isn't actually, really, an electrician, and the license was for handyman work. In the end we still had to hire an electrician, we paid him, and we had to hire a drywall company to repair the damage he created.
Description of Work: We needed some electrical work done

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Budget Right Handyman
We have absolutely no record of this individual in our system. We request assistance from Angie's List to help verify what actual name this contractual might have been under. - Dirk D. Hoerr , Co Founder

Della B.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
very fast and efficient, even did extra work to prevent issue with other section of wood
Description of Work: fixed broken wood sleigh bed frame

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

Mike S.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Manny did a great job. He was very efficient and did quality work. Their price was very competitive. I would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Install a storm 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

Dona M.
05/2018
1.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
Awful. They breached our contract by NOT priming the floor, and there are seams popping up all over my basement. They overcharged us by inflating the number of work hours and not giving promised discounts. They also are refusing to honor their one-year labor warranty because we told them not to send the same guy to fix the floor, since he obviously is not qualified and did not do the job we hired him to do. Their customer service is pathetic, and their responses to complaints online are childish and offensive
Description of Work: Priming floor and laying peel and stick vinyl planks

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

$1,758

Response from Budget Right Handyman
We have a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee that this individual not so politely declined by yelling and cussing at us. (we have voice recordings, it was over the top) She then informed us that she did not want us back and canceled the appoint on the very morning that we had a guy scheduled to perform the goodwill work. Once we realized that this customer was less then honorable in their dealings we then reminded this customer of our extremely fair and professional Dispute Resolution Process administered through the American Arbitration Association. - Dirk D. Hoerr , Co Founder

Stephanie B.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ezequiel replaced the faucet as requested It was difficult to remove so he had to saw a bolt. He made sure I was ok with this before removing. He also pointed out that I had a leak in the drainpipe. He repaired it using silicon. It appears that the company that did the bath remodel didn't install properly. Ezequiel was timely and professional.
Description of Work: Bathroom Faucet Replaced

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

Chris W.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
LENORD, THE ASSIOTATE THEY SENT WAS RIGHT ON TIME, VERY PROFESSIONAL, CURTIOUS. DID AN A+ JOB. COULD NOT BE MORE SATISFIED WITH THE WORK PERFORMED. i WOULD DEFINTELY USE THEM AGIAN, AND IF I COULD I WOULD ASK FOR THE SAME EMPLOYEE AGIAN.
Description of Work: Carpet 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
$69

Asher M.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was great! Edgar Reyes was the perfect person to do the job. Respectful, quick, etc.
Description of Work: Moving a ceiling 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

Gonzalo R.
05/2018
1.0
handyman service, heating & air conditioning/hvac, window treatments
  + 1 more
The work performed by the technician was performed on a timely matter and professionally. I have a problem with the project manager I dealt with over the phone on the second appointment. On my second appointment, this situation became a nightmare in the way they handled my situation on not cancelling in a timely matter. I did call the night before trying to reschedule my appointment to another date due to a family matter that had come up. It seemed that the customer does not come first, but making a quick buck is of most importance. This situation could of been handled differently, but this company is extremely too rigid with their 24 hour cancellation fee. I have been a good customer with them, but at this point I will never use them again or will I recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Installation of window A/C in the kitchen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$73.5

Response from Budget Right Handyman
We schedule days and sometimes weeks in advance. We understand that personal schedules change all that we ask is that you give us 24 hours notice. This 24 hour cancellation policy we make perfectly clear during every scheduling conversation. If a customer cannot be courteous enough to inform us of a schedule change within that 24 hours it actually cost us money and we would prefer not to have a business relationship with them. In addition it affects the livelihoods of our workers as they are out of work for a portion of the day. - Dirk D. Hoerr, Co Founder

David J.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Our repairs went very well. Elvis did a very good job with the indoor part of our “to do” list. He was careful and skilled in the caulking he did. The weather was so bad that the outside things we hoped to have him repair were either in the middle of giant puddles or underwater. Elvis and I reviewed the outdoor work to be done in the future. I have every confidence that he will return when it is a sunny day and handle the carpentry tasks as competently as he did the inside ones.
Description of Work: Caulking in kitchen and two bathrooms.

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
$151.08

Anna R.
05/2018
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
Stan was professional and kind. He called me to confirm our time and kept me up to date on a rescheduled time we agreed to. He worked quickly to save me money and explained the process to me so I could make minor adjustments on my own if I needed. I would recommend/hire him again.
Description of Work: Hanging chandelier

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

Jieun L.
05/2018
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Not well. First off, when looking at the HVAC duct sealing, the handyman stated, he would have to ask the Home Depot people what he should do. Clearly had no idea. 2nd, he left our home at approximately 12:45 pm to go to home depot to buy spray foam and 3 GFCI outlets. There is a Home Depot 0/6 miles from our home, no traffic. An hour and twenty minutes go by, I call dispatch, and complain about the time, the dispatcher tells me this is a typical period of time, and that the Handy Man was going into a busy part of town. He also added that he was looking at the GPS "right now". An hour and forty five minutes go by, and finally the handy man arrives. I go down, and ask what took so long, he said, well, going into a busy part of town. HE ACTUALLY DROVE PAST A HOME DEPOT, and went to the one that is the 4th closest to my home deeper into the city. At this point, I'm a little upset, I call dispatch, he indicates that we have to pay for this, and we can complain to management. I asked him if this was typical, and he said that he likely went for the parts. I called this Home Depot and they obviously have GFCI outlets as well as spray foam. Dispatch was unwilling to see our side of the story, even when I told him this was the 4th farthest away Home Depot he could have gone to.
Description of Work: electrical outlets replaced, seal hvac duct

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


Alison B.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Edgar had our door up and latching in just half an hour. Fantastic work and wouldn’t hesitate to hire again!
Description of Work: Hang interior 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
$69

Norman A C.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mario Salazar did an excellent job!
Description of Work: Change utility 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

Minal J.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Overall, I am satisfied with their courteousness, timely manner, and how they did the job. I needed to have 39 very heavy boxes of wood floors hauled into my unit. The gentlemen on the task were Jim Bailey & Cargine Carson and took care of it while making it look effortless. Well done. I have had Budget Right Handymen to do many services in my home and they always do a great job every single time. With my multiple renovations I've got going on, I know I will be calling them again soon.
Description of Work: 39 wood floor boxes transferred

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Nancy B.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
I contacted Budget Right about fixing a storm door that was installed incorrectly. I saw all the great reviews and thought I'd give them a try. Well Ray arrived right on time, was extremely polite & friendly and got the job done the right way. I couldn't be happier!!! I will definitely use Budget Right again. Thank you Ray for your great work!
Description of Work: Bad installation of storm door - needed it installed correctly.

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
$69

christopher R.
05/2018
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Budget Right Handyman gets an "F" in my book! I contacted them via Angie's List to get an estimate for work. I received email confirmation that they received my request, which stated that I would be contacted within 24 hours. It has been approximately 72 hours and I still have not heard from anyone.
Description of Work: I asked to be contacted for an estimate...

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


Response from Budget Right Handyman
Angie's List forwarded us a message that we received a review from this potential customer however we never received an initial contact from this customer. We are experiencing a high number of contacts however we are always able to get back to them within 24 hours. Dirk D. Hoerr Co- Founder

Linda C.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service, siding
  + 0 more
Nate came out to repair broken siding. Turns out the siding on my house is discontinued. He had to create siding that would work on my house using something that was a slightly different size - which matters with siding. He took the matching siding from under my porch and put the slightly different siding down there where nobody can see it - and replaced the broken siding with the correctly sized panel that had been under the porch. Brilliant. It looks fantastic - everything looks whole and good again in the back of my home. What I like about Nate and Budget Right Handyman is how grounded and practical they are. Thanks for sticking with my repair - I know it took a lot to find a solution - it is greatly appreciated - will definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Repair siding.

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

John E.
05/2018
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
Always a good experience. Nate R was the technician - very professional. Price was reasonable and scheduling was pretty easy.
Description of Work: Wall repair

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
$340

Maxine M.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Technician Manny hung two large mirrors for me, one of which was pretty heavy. Even though the heavier one was pretty challenging to complete, he got it done and I'm very satisfied. Manny also resolved a longstanding plumbing issue that I had w/a basement faucet. Very pleased w/both jobs.
Description of Work: hang two mirrors; stop leak in basement faucet

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

Gina H.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The person on the phone was so very helpful and professional, even when I had to rescheduled. The handman who came out was prompt, found the issue and repaired the stairs for use!
Description of Work: Attic pull down stairs needed repair

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
$69

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