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Merlin Handyman

Handyman Services, Interior Painting, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Award winning.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

General repairs, interior painting, power washing, picture hanging, electrical, furniture assembly

Services we don't offer

plumbing,door and windows

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

$5



Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.8170 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
9%
3
1%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 170 reviews

Laura B.
08/2017
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
Bob Merlin did an excellent job - He kept the area cleaned, he worked steadily and quickly! He is also very responsive on email and telephone so as to work around our schedule as easily as possible. The paint job was for the detailed wood work in our hallway (banisters and trim) and they are perfect!
Description of Work: We need our hallway woodwork detail painted; a bedroom painted; and a bathroom painted.

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
$900

Mary Ann M.
08/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Everything went very well. Responded to request right away to set up a date. Spent a full day putting together the furniture, a lot of tedious work. Did not leave until the job was done. Did a great job. Cleaned up afterwards. Very pleasant and I was very comfortable going to work and leaving him in my home. This is the second time I have had work done by Bob and would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him.
Description of Work: Bob put together Ikea furniture a bed, dresser, bureau, and night stand.

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

Deborah A.
07/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bob's work is always excellent. He is punctual, efficient, and considerate about getting the work done without causing inconvenience. He is also very good at problem-solving -- like the fix for the air conditioner mentioned above. I suppose it is because he does such excellent work that he is very busy, so it sometimes takes a while to get on his schedule, but once you set a date, you can have confidence that he will follow through.
Description of Work: Bob did a series of small jobs for me, including fixing a faucet, mounting a wall hook, creating a frame for a poorly fitted air conditioner, securing an under-cabinet light fixture and more. He has done other, larger jobs in the past, including hanging curtain rods and artwork on brick walls.

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

Mary P.
07/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bob responded to my call quickly and his hourly rate was very reasonable. He arrived on time and worked very efficiently and cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. I highly recommend him for any small projects you need to have done around your home.
Description of Work: I had recently moved into a condo and needed a number of small tasks done such as putting up some shelves, cabinet handles, and curtain rods.

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

Isabel M.
06/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Well, he was on time and very professional. We are very satisfied with the work and would hire him again.
Description of Work: We needed a room painted

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

Michael S.
06/2017
5.0
handyman service, deck cleaning, woodworking, interior painters, doors
  + 3 more
All work was completed and was very well done. Bob works very hard.
Description of Work: We asked Bob to power wash the house, to paint the front door, front deck and railing, venting pipe and also part of a wall inside. We also asked him to fix a drawer, to replace rotting wood on our shed and to fix the front door so that it closes properly.

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
$700

Joseph J.
01/2017
5.0
closet systems, handyman service, insulation, woodworking
  + 2 more
Each project was completed neatly and professionally. Mr. Merlin arrived on time and completed the work in a timely manner. He demonstrated being a highly competent service provider.
Description of Work: Most of my projects required minor carpentry work and were completed in a day. - Bathroom door needed to be shaved to properly fit the doorway. - the bottoms had caved in on two kitchen drawers and needed to be replaced - the bottom step to the basement needed to be replaced - a new shelf needed to be added to a closet - the front doorway needed to be insulated to prevent drafts - The front door casing was detached from the floor and needed to be reattached -

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

LULU Y.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bob is great! he did thorough prep and very neat painting for us, as well as other misc. handyman work. he is really clear about what he can/can't do for you, and told me in one case that i was better off calling an electrician for a particular request. if we ever need more interior painting done, or certain types of handyman work, i'd call him in a second. in fact, i did call him for advice one time, though he ended up not needing to help us that time. Bob shows up when he says he will - we found him to be very punctual, trustworthy, and neat. no problem trusting him with a key. we've referred him to a neighbor and she was pleased too.
Description of Work: interior and exterior painting other handyman 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

Theresa G.
11/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bob painted the walls and trim in my little back bedroom. I'd guess it is about 9' x 11' or so. He did a fabulous job. I found Bob on Angies List when I was in desperate need for someone to rehang my kitchen cabinet that had fallen off the wall and was dangling dangerously over my gas stove on one or two nails. Bob fixed that back in early September for $120. (That's why I reference "carpentry" above.) Bob is really nice. I also feel comfortable with him and could leave him in my home while I went to work. Thanks, Theresa
Description of Work: painting and carpentry

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
$360

Cynthia B.
06/2015
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Never returned phone calls placed to him to request estimates on services we were seeking.
Description of Work: He never returned two phone calls placed with him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Kathryn M.
05/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, deck cleaning, pressure washing, woodworking, interior painters, doors
  + 5 more
Bob Merlin is terrific. He was very responsive to my initial inquiry and very kind, patient, and polite with learning the scope of the job and communicating the estimate. His prices were very reasonable, and his work fantastic. We recently moved out of our 2-bedroom condo and needed work prior to putting it on the market for sale. He painted the exterior porch and the entire interior (including trim). Very good work - no drips or messy paint. He also power-washed our back deck and it now looks brand new. Re-caulking of the tub also made it look like new. He purchased the cabinet/drawer pulls and closet door for us and installed them expertly. He started and completed the job in the time frame he initially indicated and is very trustworthy. We plan to hire him for some projects that we need done on our new home as well. I highly recommend Merlin Handyman.
Description of Work: external painting and power washing (porches); interior painting; recaulking bathtub; hanging closet door; installing knobs on kitchen cabinets and drawers; hanging kitchen cabinet; and replacing a baluster on the deck.

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
$2,700

Lisa N.
02/2015
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
Merlin Handyman has done wonderful work for us for the past 5 years. He's the consummate professional who treats our house like his own, who always comes on time & who charges reasonable rates. We've already booked him for our next project.
Description of Work: painting 5 rooms and hallway and small repairs

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

maureen K.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
He did a good job. He was fast. His price was very reasonable. He was very professional.
Description of Work: Merlin Handyman painted our front porch and railing.

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

Chi M.
11/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He came in right on time. Was polite helpful. Definitely went the xtra yard as its an old Victorian and he had to measure and then get the glass cut to specification. A throughly nice man and an excellent workman. i would hire him again in a second and strongly reccomend him.
Description of Work: He came in and fixed a broken window.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Roger P.
11/2014
5.0
handyman service, pressure washing
  + 0 more
He did a great job of installing a fan in the kitchen. He seems like a very honest guy. He’s just a great guy. He’s very hard working and he got here on time both times. I didn’t have to wait around for him and he seemed very fair. The power wash was about $450. He’s very good and that’s why I like him a lot. Actually he’s very 3.48. I would absolutely use him again in the future. As a matter of fact, I’m sending him a message right now.
Description of Work: I used Merlin Handyman. I had him power wash the house last year in the spring and he most recently installed a fan in the kitchen.

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

George M.
11/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was very professional, did a great job. We definetly will use him for other projects in the future
Description of Work: Merlin Handyman repaired our front portico which was damaged in a recent storm. He rebuilt the top of the portico, repairing damaged wood and replacing some pieces

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

Howard S.
08/2014
5.0
handyman service, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
He did good work and was easy to work with. I was satisfied with his work.
Description of Work: I had a shed whose steps and part of the floor were rotted. Bob responded to my calls quickly and came out as arranged. He made some reasonable suggestions that simplified the job and saved me some money. He also refinished the deck of my 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
$400

Janet M.
07/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They are fantastic! Bob does a wonderful job. He does a lot of work for us.
Description of Work: He is painting the 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

pamela H.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bob did an excellent; he is reliable and knowledgeable. A great combination!
Description of Work: Several repairs and installation of cellular shades

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

TRACY V.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
it went very well and the costs were truly reasonable. an excellent service provider. I've save the invoice to reference for further jobs in the future.
Description of Work: handyman services

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

Claire O.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Mr. Merlin is professional, skilled and dependable. I plan on calling on him again. He stayed until the job was finished even though I think it may have taken longer than expected. His work is excellent. I am very very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Installed 2 storm doors and installed sheeting under the back stair to redirect rainfall and keep it dryer around the cellar door. Mr. Merlin picked up the doors and sheeting on his way to my house. The final cost included the price of the doors and other materials.

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
$760

Mary M.
02/2014
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, doors
  + 1 more
I've used Bob's services twice and have been very pleased each time. He always responds promptly, is very professional and I've been very satisfied with his work.
Description of Work: He fixed a storm door and did some painting for me and I intend to have him back to do some more painting. I highly recommend him.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara G.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bob was punctual and looked at the problem and suggested a drain. He got all the necessary parts and installed it in a very short time. I've been pleased with the result.
Description of Work: He installed a drain outside my back door to prevent pooling of water during rainstorms. This was helpful and effective.

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
$65

Allyson B.
12/2013
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
They were wonderful. They did multiple jobs and it was beautiful. He was smart and talented. He was very nice. He was terrific and respectful of my family. He was great with my cat and my kids.
Description of Work: Merlin Handyman came out to do custom woodwork.

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
$2,000

MICHAEL D.
10/2013
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
He was very nice when he came out, but we haven't used him yet. He was not quite sure about the project. He prices things by the hour and said his price was based on the amount of hours it took to do the job. He was courteous and professional. It was a brief meeting and he seemed honest. He came when he was supposed to.
Description of Work: I consulted with Merlin Handyman about replacing windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

82 Wellsmere Rd, Roslindale, MA 02131


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Interior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Locksmiths,
Lighting,
Ceramic Tile,
Pressure Washing,
Gutter Cleaning,
Deck Maintenance,
Gutters

FAQ

Merlin Handyman is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Merlin Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Merlin Handyman offers free project estimates.
No, Merlin Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Merlin Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
No, Merlin Handyman does not offer emergency services.
No, Merlin Handyman does not offer warranties.
Merlin Handyman offers the following services: General repairs, interior painting, power washing, picture hanging, electrical, furniture assembly
plumbing,door and windows

Contact information

82 Wellsmere Rd, Roslindale, MA 02131


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM