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 951-975 of 4114 reviews

Santina W.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Scotty did a wonderful job. He was efficient and friendly. I will absolutely ask them to do help us again. Scotty's previous job ran late - so only reason wasn't punctual - company was flexible and was willing to re-schedule if the work wasn't able to be completed by the time I needed to leave.
Description of Work: Hanging of outdoor light, hanging of pictures

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lucille M.
12/2017
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
Made my appointment for 9am on a Friday. Had to call the office after waiting until 940am with no one there. They advised me they were going to get in touch with the rep. 10 minutes later the rep called and apologize said he was running late and would be here within the hour. No problem until he call about 45 minutes later and cancelled. Said that I would have to call the office to reschedule and that he would comp me an hour for the inconvenience. I called the office and rescheduled for the following Monday same time. Well 9am sharp Monday morning Andrew San Roman showed up ready to work. (He was not the orginal person who was suppose to come out) He quickly found the problem. He did have to go to Home Depot to buy some new outlets but was back in no time and had them in and working. He was a very nice and friendly guy letting my husband know what he was doing. (Hubby was shadowing him to see what was wrong) In the end he only spent an hour and half and yes they did comp me the hour which was already attached to my file. In the end it turned out great.
Description of Work: Needed my outdoor electrical outlets fixed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$72

Rafael N.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Despite the cold, Stan did a quick, but thorough professional job in installing a storm door that had been removed previously. The front door was extremely drafty and thus the reinstallation of the storm door was needed. I was very pleased that the company honored their agreement not to charge for an ongoing job, which we agreed was to be completed in spring.
Description of Work: To install a storm window.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Crystal R.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I really like them. They did an excellent job! I will definitely recommend them and absolutely use them, again.
Description of Work: Plumbing Service

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
$110

Randall G.
12/2017
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, hauling services, remodeling, woodworking, interior painters, doors
  + 6 more
The technicians, Jeremy and Hector, were professional, efficient and friendly. NO major problems. The office was responsive to any concerns that we had and were reasonably prompt in returning calls.
Description of Work: Reconstruction / Remodeling of finished basement den following extensive water damage.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa M.
12/2017
4.0
handyman service, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
I forgot the man's name but he arrived on time and got right to work. He was honest about not being able to get the slideout drawer in a cabinet because of an issue with the drawer itself. He was overly optimistic on what he could get done in the three hours that he was hired. I had to leave after two hours. I was disappointed to see when I got home that the flag pole was not up and he left a mess of paint and brushes that I had to clean up. No note saying couldn't get it done, had to get to the next job, etc... plus he had my phone number to call me. It would have been professional to let me know. Otherwise the service was good, the paint job looked great.
Description of Work: Painted an outside door and ceilings of stairwell; look at a slideout drawer; put up a flagpole on outside of house.

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

beryl G.
12/2017
2.0
ceramic tile, drywall, handyman service, plumbing, woodworking
  + 3 more
Not well done- one carpenter did not show up 2 times so I wasted 2 whole days- no one called to notify me of the no shows - 2nd carpenter installed the wrong part so I wasted that day and then a 3rd one came out and that guy did correct the error of the 2nd guy but still left me with the instruction to use glue on loose spindles. Tile guy left job unfinished and now no one will call back.
Description of Work: 2 projects- carpentry and tile work- 2 locations - stairway project is pictured below. I had to pay for the wrong part (this is a deck part not an interior stair part) and then pay again to have it removed and the newel post on indoor staircase to be boxed in. Spindles are loose as a result and I was told to use glue to make them more solid.

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

$2,500

Response from Budget Right Handyman
This customer is being generous with the "D" rateing. We dropped the ball on more then one occasion. Quite frankly we deserved an "F". The individual whom started this calamity of errors has been let go. - Dirk D. Hoerr, Co Founder

michael P.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Leonard Bailey come to the home at the time the project was set by the appointment. he was on time. started and finished the job in the time of one hour. he had a little challenge of being a old house with old wiring but was able to do the work and have the light fixture working. how ever he left 2 drill bits and a small yellow case in the house. if I need more electrical work, I hope to get Leonard Bailey back out to do the work.
Description of Work: I needed to replace a light fixture in the kitchen. and put in place a new light fixture. and was done in a hour.

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

Mildred B.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Nathan was just a very nice guy. He was very detail oriented, making sure that I have a good placement for the cabinet, made sure it was where I wanted. He was very neat with his work. Careful on making holes on the wall. And they are the only handyman that I use.
Description of Work: Nathan came to put up a medicine cabinet.

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

Shawn D.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We thought for certain we were going to have to replace the old disappearing attic stair system in our home. When the techs looked at the system, they realized they would be able to repair it! They were very nice and answered all of my questions. Once repaired, they had me check the system to make sure it was opening and closing at a tension I could work with--it actually works better now. I felt comfortable with the techs in my home and will be calling again for a couple more projects later on.
Description of Work: Antique disappear attic stair system 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
$561

Shawn D.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 1 more
This was our second time using BRH. Mario Chavez was tasked to install an interior door in my home. The original door and surrounding woodwork had been removed and modified to allow a larger water heater to be installed. He did an excellent job repairing the woodwork and installing the new door. He was kind and answered my questions patiently. We have more projects to do in the future and will be calling BRH again!
Description of Work: Install 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
$556

Jackie D.
12/2017
4.0
drywall, handyman service, replacement windows
  + 1 more
Ok. Couldn’t install thermostat, will send an electrician. Dry wall, window could not be done in contract time.
Description of Work: Install digital thermostat, remove/clean/replace ceiling vents, advise on dry wall repair, casement window opener repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Fredericka V.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Ray, the repair guy was efficient, friendly and polite. We have used handyman in the past. We are seniors who are unable to do the repairs ourselves anymore.
Description of Work: We needed a support hand rail replaced. This was done to satisfaction. Also had spackle and repairt done to screw holes. Also added request to spackle area around thermostat that has needed attention for a long time.

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
$112

Dustin K.
12/2017
1.0
handyman service, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
It didn't go well at all. The contractor couldn't get here on time so I had to cancel.
Description of Work: I hired BRH to install drawer glides on all my kitchen drawers. We setup an appointment for Sunday at 8am. I received a call from the contractor saying he would be a few minutes late because of traffic. I then received texts from him saying his phone froze and he missed his exit. Meanwhile, I scrambled to make sure the kitchen was prepped and ready for his arrival by 8am sharp. Starting a job at least 45 minutes late is not acceptable. I finally had to cancel the appointment.

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


Response from Budget Right Handyman
This customer has every right to be upset. We totally dropped the ball and did not show up on Saturday AM as planned. - Dirk Co - Founder

Sharon J.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Mario Chavez explained and showed me what he had done to fix our problem. He assessed the problem with the toilet and why it had been leaking. He was able to replace the rotten wood, put a new flange, and seal on the toilet, and placed the toilet on a stable floor. He even put two missing screws in our storm door as he was about to leave. The side porch will be repaired next week, and I have already asked that the company sends Mario back. Mario is professional and did not leave a mess for us to have to clean up. My husband and I are delighted. I wish I had called Budget Right Handyman months ago. I am so happy.
Description of Work: I needed to have a toilet removed and the rotten would underneath it replaced. Also, I suspected that the seal needed replacing. The second job was to replace rotten wood on the platform of our side porch.

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
$414

Brian A.
11/2017
5.0
handyman service, moving companies
  + 0 more
We had just moved into a new home and some of the furniture he purchased needed to be assembled. The workman came out and was awesome. He worked hard for four hours in some pretty intense heat and never complained. It was a very good experience.
Description of Work: Assembling furniture.

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
$300

Kathleen S.
11/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
MARIO arrived early. Did an excellent job! I am extremely satisfied!
Description of Work: Installed storm door and replaced outdoor 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
$130

Carla C.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This is our second project with Budget right and once again they did an awesome job. Both techs (Marco & Manny) were pleasant, professional, flexible and the work they completed was impeccable. I have another project coming up and some odds and ends and will be using them again in the near future. I love the website, so easy to book your appointments. They have called me both times to get a better understanding of what we needed. Just all around, a great company with very skilled employees and at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: We hired BRH to put up a chandelier in my daughters room. Another project came up in the meantime and Manny also installed a heavy bag in our basement gym.

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
$300

Jason O.
11/2017
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
We had a terrific experience with Budget Right Handyman, and our technician, Manuel (Manny). The process was very clear and professionally handled. We had one large and several small projects, and the projects were all completed on time, within budget and to our satisfaction, including a board & batten feature wall. I will use Budget Right Handyman again, and have already recommended them to friends & neighbors.
Description of Work: Install board & batten feature wall trim, along with several other small touch-up projects.

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

Brett B.
11/2017
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Michael came out and did a great job fixing the problem and even had to go to the hardware store to pick up extra supplies.
Description of Work: We had pvc exhaust pipe from our furnace that was leaking.

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

Anne M.
11/2017
5.0
closet systems, handyman service, interior designers, remodeling, woodworking, doors
  + 4 more
Mike did it all. It was great. We are no longer losing heat to our garage, my daughter can put her towels up and close her closet and the utility center is wonderful.
Description of Work: We had a long list of handyman items for Mike to do including hanging a utility center in our laundry room, fixing a closet door and replacing a door handle.

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
$260

Arthur S.
11/2017
1.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
The first attempt resulted in the contractors shattering the door into a million pieces destroying the stationary glass door. They charged me $260 for putting up the shower rod improperly, although at the time i did not realize this. The installers- Mario and another person- blamed the glass door being that they shattered on improper tempered. I believed this because I have no knowledge of tempering. I was originally charged an addition $130 for 1 hour of clean-up in addition to $260 labor for just the rod installation. During clean-up they lost several small pieces used in the assembly of the shower door. The $130 was later refunded but with great effort on my part. The 2nd attempt to install the door resulted in the entire door assembly sliding back upon itself and the glass and hardware not aligning correctly due to a large bowing of the rod. The installers blamed the shower rod being unable to support the weight of the sliding glass door as reason for the bending/bowing. 2 hours x 2 people = 4 more hours worth of work for a total of 8 hours and the door was still not completely installed. The contractors told me to call the manufacturer to ask for a replacement part. They charged me an additional $260 for a grand total of $520 for a door that was not properly or completely installed. The manufacturer indicated that not only was the hardware not the problem but it was obvious the installers failed to follow directions and the whole assembly would require being taken down and reinstalled (i.e. redrilling holes in the tile that would be visible). Now I can't replace the tile as it's no longer available in the store where I bought it. So the entire bathroom shower area must be re-tiled. $1000's of dollars worth of damage from a door install. They also stole/lost my tools and destroyed my wife's towel in the process so that is just adding insult to injury.
Description of Work: Installation of Frameless Shower Door

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

$520

Response from Budget Right Handyman
According to this customer's own words his shower door install has had "SEVEN" (7) different attempts from multiple contractors to no avail. We were simply the last to meet with the same results as the others. We sent our best field technicians out there to assist however the door was improperly tempered and proceeded to shatter upon handling. Shower doors are not suppose to shatter as that is the whole point of having them tempered. Missing parts as well as design flaws were also adding to our challenges. One cannot purchase the cheapest glass shower door online with a poor design and missing parts and hope that everyone will just figure it out. If this customer really wants to resolve the problem he needs to understand that contractors are only as good as the materials they are provided with; all of which this customer was 100 percent responsible for.

Gary D.
11/2017
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
This was one of the best experiences I've had with a service. Andrew arrived on time, was courteous and very professional and got the job done under the estimated time frame. The experience with sales and project management was also great. I had prompt responses and simple answers to my questions with no BS or hard sell. Good job folks!
Description of Work: I had an entry door to my garage installed.

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

Jacquelyn D.
11/2017
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Still waiting for a date for services to be performed, despite multiple emails and calls.
Description of Work: General handyman

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Budget Right Handyman
We emailed this individual on November 6th at 10:25 AM; one hour after she reached out to us via email. We then proceeded to completely drop the ball after she sent an email back to us with the requested phone number. This was unfortunately deleted. We are again reaching out to her today to assist. We do apologize. - Dirk D. Hoerr Co - Founder

Emily B.
11/2017
5.0
closet systems, electrician, handyman service, lighting, doors
  + 3 more
Scotty arrived on time and did the work well and he did it quickly. We were told it would take all day and he finished in 1/2 the time. I feel like I live in a new house and it's great. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: All the small projects that tend to languish and in our case....for way too long. We needed a few small thing done around the house--re-caulking some doors, fixing a pocket closet door, fixing some outlets that have been broken, and installing a ceiling fan among other things.

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
$240

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