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Handyman Specialist

Handyman Services, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Doors,

About us

Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Award wining.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handyman - furniture assemble, laminated flooring, interior and exterior painting, ceilings & walls, painting for decks, carpentry, fence work, ceramic tile, masonry work, wallpaper removal, bathroom vanities & mirrors replacement.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9344 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 101-125 of 344 reviews

Peter S.
06/2013
5.0
decks, handyman service, deck cleaning
  + 1 more
Mike was the only guy to get me a quote back, and I'm glad I went with him. He was in and out in a day and he left no mess and did not damage the plants at all. I always managed to hear back from him within a day if I called or emailed.
Description of Work: Replaced 6 boards, scraped and repainted front 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
$609

Marcia R.
05/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent job, on time, very efficient
Description of Work: He completed a whole list of projects from carpentry to 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
$500

Kristina H.
04/2013
5.0
decks, fencing, handyman service
  + 1 more
Mike and his crew did a great job. He came over when he said he would to give the estimate on the two projects I had wanted done. He talked me through how he would do each project and the supplies he would need. He took notes and said he would get back to me in a couple days with the estimate. As promised, he emailed in a couple days with a detailed estimate including options for me to pick up supplies or have him pick them up for a $45 fee. He also included an estimate for disposing of the old fence for a fee. The cost for everything was fair, he gave a fair estimate of the time he would take to finish the project and we scheduled a date for him to start. He actually called to start earlier than expected which was great. Mike was great in every respect - he communicated what his plans were and if there were going to be any changes to the plan and was very professional and cleaned up after he was done. The work he did was exactly what we wanted and looks great. I will definitely hire him again the future when I have more projects!
Description of Work: replaced old, broken down privacy fence with new privacy fence replaced deteriorating risers on front porch stairs

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
$1,800

michelle B.
04/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Things went really well. Mike is very personable, and informative. I am very happy with the work he did, and will definitley contact him for future work that needs to be done.
Description of Work: I needed a storm door handle ,and three internal door knobs replaced. I ordered the materials ahead of time. Mike started with the storm door handle. And he also adjusted the spring in the door, since it was loose, no extra charge. Then he started on the door knobs inside. He would check in with me on any concern before proceeding.

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
$140

arah S.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was a relatively simple job that went smoothly. We are happy with the results.
Description of Work: Mike installed four interior doors for us. We had some issues getting the correct size doors for him, but he was very patient with us. He did a nice job and we will hire him again in the future.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Geoffrey W.
03/2013
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Set up an appointment and came over with a look around but never heard back. Contacted again via email and didn't hear back again with a request for the same information because he forgot that he visited.
Description of Work: Asked for a quote to fix up front and back porch including painting, sanding, staining, and replacement of door trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Marny A.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Mike was great. We had some trouble scheduling because it was winter, but he was available New Year's Day! I'd had him pick up the new doors for me, so that charge is added into the cost (cheaper than having the store deliver), as well as disposing of the old doors. He and an assistant arrived promptly and worked pretty much straight through. I've watched relatives install a door (and not well), so I know it gets complicated. It may look simple but there's a lot of small details to pay attention to. It's now been over a month with the new doors and I'm very pleased. They work flawlessly.
Description of Work: Mike replaced two storm doors.

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
$390

Susan D.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Good work on a very hot day. No complaints.
Description of Work: Installed a attic stair.

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
$500

Don B.
01/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Work was neat, Mike was a professional.
Description of Work: I had a sliding glass door frame that was leaking from the rain. Called Mike that day and not only did he answer the phone we scheduled for him to come and take a look that very day. The key with Mike is that he'll tell you up front the work that he does and what the details of that work entail. He'll have a written report of what he will do so both parties are clear on the work to be performed. Communication is key and you get that with Mike. When he says he will do something he will. After initial call I made I didn't have to call him anymore, he called 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
$200

cheryl A.
01/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He did a thorough and good job with all. He is very professional and pleasant to talk with. I highly recommend his services!
Description of Work: Mike did a number of small jobs very well around my house. He weatherstripped our front door, fixed a leaky gutter and repaired a leaky skylight.

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

Erik I.
12/2012
4.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Called to get estimate and he came by two days later. Took measurements and notes on work to be performed. Received email with estimates for each individual job three days later. Questions on estimates required 1 week to clarify. Work completed for one of the jobs quoted(three season room storm door replacement). Arrived at promised time and performed work per estimate.Quality of work was not top level,there were dteails that could have made finished product better. Example: painted wood in door frame with a different shade of white to the three season room. New door frame stands out and makes older three season room components look aged.
Description of Work: Replacement of three season room storm door. Estimate for basement door replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Lauren B.
12/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We had contacted several people about installing a drop down ceiling in our hallway and it proved very difficult to find someone to do it, especially at a reasonable price, given the small size of the project. Mike was extremely responsive to my initial phone call, in coming out to give us an estimate, and in scheduling a time to do the work. He was very detailed in his estimate and had priced out the entire project including materials quickly after visiting our home. He was flexible in terms of where he bought the materials to meet our requests. He arrived on time and finished the project within 1 day as promised. He was in constant communication with us throughout the day and ran every detail by us before executing. He was thorough in terms of planning the project once he arrived. The work came out well and met our expectations. The only complaint that we had was that the installation created quite a mess and the clean-up could have went better as we were left with lots of dust and debris in the hallway. Also, there were minor knicks and marks on our freshly plastered and painted walls. Overall, for the price, we we were happy with the outcome, especially considering that it was so difficult to find someone to do this type of work. We would hire Mike again for small home improvement projects.
Description of Work: Installation of a drop down tiled ceiling in our hallway

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Adair K.
12/2012
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
I did run out of wallpaper and she had to come back another day to finish, but it was worth it.
Description of Work: Wallpapered the kitchen and hallway. The wallpaper was very bold and difficult to work with. Joanne did an excellent job and it came out beautifully.

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
$575

Charlene D.
11/2012
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well overall. Took a while to pin down a date but once it was scheduled, he did the work efficiently and professionally.
Description of Work: Needed a difficult carpentry job done. Mike figured out a way to do it and I was very satisfied.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Ruth D.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very pleased. I was very happy with the price and I was happy with the work. He was a very nice gentleman. It took longer that both of us thought, but you never know with those things. I will definitely use him again and I will recommend him.
Description of Work: I have used Handyman Specialist a year ago. He did a few things I needed to have done around my condo. He repaired a curtain rod that had come apart. It was actually a curtain fixture in the wall - it came out and he had to drill into a metal facing. He also installed a faucet and he installed a bathroom fan for me.

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
$250

SUSAN B.
10/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well. They showed up on time both days. They did the work as contracted. They cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: painted a room, repaired paint in another room, replaced 2 doors , fixed a window frame, fixed bathroom exhaust fan, re attached bathroom vanity drawers faces. Price included labor and supplies (except paint). Room to be painted had previously been painted black. Work was completely done in two days. They were punctual and professional. Work was done very well. Will hire 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
$1,266

Paulette A.
10/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, electrician, deck cleaning, woodworking
  + 2 more
Mike's prices were fair, his personality was pleasant, and his work ethic is exceptional. He has been to my house on 4 separate occasions for jobs stated above, and I'm going to continue to use him as issues arise and need to be fixed. He is easy to work with, and flexible. I asked him to modify the back stairs design after he had started the job, and he was understanding and changed the job to meet my desire. At any time, if he was unclear of how he should proceed, he asked for clarification, and then repeated back to me his understanding to make sure what he heard is what I said.
Description of Work: Mike has done several jobs for me over the last 10 months. He regrouted tile in my bathroom, and waterproofed the tile. He rebuilt a back porch, replaced a standard door in my garage, and replaced a ceiling fan and 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
$2,500

Matthew M.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mike showed up on time and went right to work. Although the job ended up being more extensive than originally thought (exactly as might happen once more of the side was exposed), Mike did the job's extra work quickly and well. We negotiated a very fair price change. He did an excellent job and had the area totally cleaned up when he left. We will definitely be using Mike again.
Description of Work: We had some rotten wood on the side of our house, so we needed to replace shingles and sheathing then repaint. Mike provided a complete estimate for labor and supplies.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Rebecca T.
08/2012
5.0
plastering, replacement windows, interior painters
  + 1 more
Mike called me back after I'd emailed/called him (I contacted him on a Saturday, he called back on Monday). He came by at my earliest available time and spend about 30 minutes looking at the damage in the walls and around the windows. He explained things to me but didn't over-explain like I was a dummy. I liked that. He emailed me the estimate the following evening, and set up a time to come the next week- so from the time I contacted him to the time it was done was 10 days. I opted to buy the supplies for the project on my own, and he gave me a clear list of what to purchase. He came on time with another worker and they got to work right away, worked hard, and finished within 7 hours. The work was well-done and they cleaned up very nicely after themselves. We are really happy with the results, and are planning to call Mike again for some other small projects we may need help with in the next year or so.
Description of Work: All work was done in/around a small room (about 50 sq. feet). - removed old caulking and recaulked three windows that had been leaking during heavy rains- scraped, primed and painted window trim inside - skim coated, primed, painted walls

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Jeremy R.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
They were very personable and easy to work with. Their prices were reasonable. I've used them in the past so I am happy with them.
Description of Work: I used Handyman Specialist to do some light carpentry work.

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

George M. M.
07/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mike arrived punctually on the promised date and got right to work. As usual, he was friendly, capable, very neat and eager to do what I needed. This was my third experience with Mike, and I wouldn't hesitate to call him again.
Description of Work: I contacted Mike about a few odd jobs that needed his expert "touch." As usual, he responded promptly, and came by as soon as he had an opening in his schedule. He checked and cleaned my air conditioners (2); repaired one floor lamp and one table lamp and assembled a second floor lamp; and he fixed a badly mangled portable laundry hamper.

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

Alice T.
06/2012
3.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
He did a good job, but I am unable to get him to come back which is disappointing. I found him on Angie’s List. He charges included the price of the windows. I am frustrated as I couldn’t get him back. There was an issue where one of the screens of the windows was loose and it did not seem to fit in to the frame correctly, so I did call him, and he did reorder it from the home depot. He showed up with a replacement screen without telling me, and I was quite annoyed, and I didn’t want to be rude, so I said you kind of woke me up here and he said I was hanging in the neighborhood and it was a spur of the moment. I said that I don’t do spur of the moment, so I did let him know that I was kind of annoyed because he had woken me up, so maybe that’s why he never came back.
Description of Work: I used Handyman Specialist to put in some windows.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Rebecca D.
06/2012
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
We contacted Mike through Angies list and he responded very promptly offering several times to come over and quote on the job. He took detailed notes and e-mailed back within 2 to 3 days with a detailed quote. Mike kept in touch about his availability and cleared a 4 day time period during which he and his helpers could complete the job. They arrived when expected and worked for four solid days to complete the work. They helped move some of the heavier pieces of furniture and did a terrific job on the painting. The walls look much smoother than when they started and they did a very thorough job. Overall an excellent experience - it was a big job, Mike and the guys persisted and got it all done in the planned on time frame and were pleasant and kept the lines of communication open throughout.
Description of Work: Mike and his 2 helpers painted 4 rooms including removing very old wallpaper in the kitchen, skim-coating and sanding all walls, doing 2 coats of paint on the walls, and painting the ceilings and trim in all rooms. Mike also painted approx 50 spindles on the stairs and hallway and flawlessly repaired a broken spindle. We purchased the paint and some of the supplies.

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
$2,300

Michael G.
06/2012
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Mike came out to visit my home to see the windows and help me with the measurements. I didn't realize how much of the windows were hidden behind the trim, and fortunately Mike was very experienced so that the windows I ordered fit the frames perfectly. He also provided me with a free estimate for the work. Mike discussed the options for ordering the windows and supplies, as well as disposal of the old windows. I appreciated that he gave me the choice whether to do these things myself or have him do it. In the end, I chose to order and pickup the windows, shims, and caulking myself. He supplied the insulation and disposed of the old windows. This arrangement helped lower the total price of the job. Mike was available to do the job 2 weeks afterward. This was fine with me because the windows had to be custom ordered and needed about 10 days to arrive. Mike called me the day I placed the window order to have me double check all of our measurements. I appreciated this attention to detail. Mike came with 2 of his men to do the job. The job went very smoothly and the windows look great! The job took just over half a day. I would definitely hire Mike again and in interested in having his group do him repainting and staining work in our condo building entryway. I was very pleased with Mike's work and think he is a man of integrity.
Description of Work: I wanted to have 3 windows in my condo replaced due to air leaks and because they wouldn't stay up. He removed the old windows, re-insulated the frames, and installed the new windows. He also replaced the trims and resealed the windows. He then disposed of the old windows.

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
$500

jessica R.
06/2012
5.0
electrician, furniture repair, handyman service, window treatments, interior painters
  + 3 more
Mike was very professional. He responded right away and scheduled an appointment to walk through the work I needed completed within a week. His prices were fair and he even let me know where I could do some work myself to save on costs. I felt very comfortable leaving him at my place while I was at work. He called to let me know the status and when he couldn't finish part of the work in the same day, scheduled time immediately to come back. He is courteous and helpful in explaining all the work he will be doing. I plan to use MIke again this summer for other projects.
Description of Work: The work I had performed was of a variety: relatching a door, removing stain and restaining a kitched island, replacing lights in closets, adding doorsweeps and dead bolts, painting a room, installing hardward for window treatments, adding a dimmer 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
$580

Contact information

58 Upham St Ste 2, Malden, MA 02148


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Drywall,
Windows,
Exterior Painting,
Plumbing,
Ceramic Tile,
Decks and Porches,
Electrical

FAQ

Handyman Specialist is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Handyman Specialist accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Handyman Specialist offers free project estimates.
No, Handyman Specialist does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Handyman Specialist does not offer a senior discount.
No, Handyman Specialist does not offer emergency services.
No, Handyman Specialist does not offer warranties.
Handyman Specialist offers the following services: Handyman - furniture assemble, laminated flooring, interior and exterior painting, ceilings & walls, painting for decks, carpentry, fence work, ceramic tile, masonry work, wallpaper removal, bathroom vanities & mirrors replacement.

Contact information

58 Upham St Ste 2, Malden, MA 02148


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM