We had to do a number of small repairs around our small condo building. Merlin gave us a good price and got the work done within the timeframe we needed. We had to make these repairs for insurance purposes. I would recommend him for any small handyman jobs. Some of what we had done could have used more extensive repairs, but Merlin was able to give us a quick fix for the time being. For example - there was some rotted wood around one first floor window. Another contractor who gave us an estimate said that the reason was that the window had not been installed correctly in the first place. We opted not to do the more extensive work now, but that was not even something that Merlin offered if we had wanted it. He did exactly what we asked him to do, didn't try to sell us any more, but also didn't always point out some of the underlying issues.
Description of Work: He scraped and painted our front and back porch, replaced some rotted wood, fixed a loose stair, and attached a gutter downspout.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Stephen G.
06/2012
5.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
Bob was efficient, meticulous, and on time. When the paint I had picked up didn't match up with the wall color, he went out, color-matched the paint, and picked up new paint. All in all, we couldn't be more pleased with his work and reasonable prices.
Description of Work: Bob painted our nursery and spackled and repainted various walls and ceilings that had been water-damaged or banged up during our move-in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Alexander T.
06/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
We are very pleased with the quality, responsivenesss, professionalism, and integrity of the handyman. Great job all around.
Description of Work: We had a list of small repairs / modifications around the house (billed by hours worked):- childproff staircases,- build shelfs,- assemble furniture etc.
Rating Category
Rating 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
N N.
05/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Bob did a very good job, and came back two weeks later and touched up in spots where more paint was needed. Bob's work is of very high quality. Bob is extremely professional, and also gives his honest opinion about what is required for the job.We gave him a B for responsiveness because he is very busy and so, it takes him a couple of days to respond. However, he will definitely respond. The first time we called him, we did not hear back for two weeks, and then he returned our call apologizing for the slow response since he had been on vacation. We would use him again anytime.
Description of Work: We had wallpaper removed from our bathroom walls, and then the walls were sanded and painted.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
karen C.
05/2012
4.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Nice work, on time and cleaned up well, quiet and got right to work
Description of Work: caulk bathroom, paint trim of house, replace tub fixtures, replace gutter
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Xinyu J.
05/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Initially I was having a hard time to find a good handyman who is willing to do projects both big and small. Until I found Bob. Very pleased with his work quality, professionalism, and fair pricing. Highly recommended. He will be my go-to person for any future handyman work, and you won't go wrong by using him for your next project either!
Description of Work: Various small handyman projects
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,280
Ed K.
04/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Bob is fantastic. He was very planful and careful with each project we presented to him. He is very honest, timely, straightforward and capable. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Bob Merlin has done many handyman projects for us over the years, including creating new basement screens for our whole house; scraping, sanding, and painting both interior and exterior parts of the house; repairing the ropes and counter weights for our windows; helping us swap out an old sump pump for a new one, etc. He also helped us get our house ready to put on the market (painting, fixing small things, etc), and did a great job with that. We hope that he will travel to our new hom so he can continue to help us with handyman projects!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris M.
04/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Fantastic job, on time. Just great. Will definitely use Bob again and highly recommend.
Description of Work: Paint a small shed at the end of my driveway.
it was great from start to finish. Just what I needed. I would hire him again in a second.
Description of Work: closet doors ordered and installed Window stain chosen and applied Window replaced Shed painted and door fixed Ceramic tile in bathroom fixed Bathroom vanity doors made and installed Bedroom woodworking Front porch
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Julia D.
03/2012
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
 + 0 more
Everything went well, and the job was completed in good time.
Description of Work: Lots of interior repairs were needed: patching walls and ceilings, repairing drawers, painting (some) walls and woodwork, fastening hand rails. Bob did an excellent job. We're very happy with what he did, and the cost was reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Helen B.
03/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Very responsive, on time, excellent work
Description of Work: Crown molding Ceramic tile project Installation of sliding kitchen shelves Repaired wood around front door
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
RUBY H.
02/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
He did a good job, is reliable, competent, and easy to work with.
Description of Work: He patched and painted some holes in my wall, installed shades, and fixed water damage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Jeff C.
02/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Showed up on time, assessed the issue, and then resolved it. Took 2 hrs. Very courteous, well-spoken, and assisted in fixing the problem in a timely fashion. The only challenge I had was in finalizing the work date. From the time of my first call to the time when service was performed, a significant number of weeks passed by.
Description of Work: Assisted in fixing a door that was not closing properly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
GARY C.
02/2012
5.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
He was a little difficult to reach but he responded to the messages I left. He did the job efficiently and for a very reasonable price.
Description of Work: Excellent job! He painted our small Brookline office, including walls, trim & doors, each a different color, and it came out looking just right. Will use him again whenever possible.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
David G.
02/2012
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
 + 0 more
I contacted Mr. Merlin by phone and arranged for him to inspect the office to provide a quote. All the details were arranged by phone, including informing Mr. Merlin which colors were needed and where they were to be applied. He used the brand of paint we requested. He appeared punctually at the appointed time to do the job. He retouched the areas that needed to be retouched. He also responded graciously to a request to redo a certain area. All in all it was a good experience and I would work with him again.
Description of Work: Bob painted a small waiting room in our professional office suite, as well as some trim in one of the offices. He provided an estimate that proved accurate, and did a very good job with three colors--one each for walls, doors and trim.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
JOHN C.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service, doors, hair removal
 + 1 more
He was very punctual and professional. He did a great job.
Description of Work: Merlin Handyman did a few jobs for me. He set up my mail box and also adjusted my front door so it would close better.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Deborah A.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Bob was thougtful and professional. He contacted me promptly even though he was tied up at the time, and then set a time to come look at the setting and plan the work. Once we set a date, he stuck to it and arrived right on time. In the interim, he had done some experimentation to figure out how he could make sure the brackets were hung solidly, with no damage to the bricks. The results look lovely. I would definitely recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Have employed Bob twice to put up curtain rods on my brick walls and do other small jobs. The curtain
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Barbara M.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
 + 0 more
I have used Mr. Merlin on a couple of occasions. He is honest, reliable, neat and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Replace and paint damaged wood on 2 porches and some previous assembly work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Reyes C.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
 + 0 more
excellent, super careful and meticulous
Description of Work: He replaced a window pane in a 100+ year old structure
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
BARBARA H.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Bob is efficient and very pleasant. There were no problems.
Description of Work: Bob fixed a broken doorknob, hung curtain rods, put together a day bed, and fixed my clothesline. In the past, he did an excellent job painting my back porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Carol A.
12/2011
2.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
Very strange. He came to give me an estimate and was interested in doing the job. He said he might have the estimate that day but if not, definitely by the end of the next day. He called and I called him right back. I called again, I emailed, and never heard from him.
Description of Work: Came to give me an estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Susan B.
11/2011
4.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Merlin did a great job/completed work
Description of Work: Had small jobs on outside of house/ replace siding / repair outdoor lighting/make and attach door for use under stairs for storage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Lauren R.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
 + 0 more
He is a very professional and pleasant guy. Even my 3 year old got a kick out of him. This is the second time we have used him. If you want something done fast, Bob is not your guy. He is very meticulous and very thorough. He did a great job on our deck. It was in shambles. He came in a little over estimate due to needing more wood to add support but his price is very very fair.
Description of Work: Bob scraped and repainted out back deck (2 floors) and replaced and rotted wood panels and added wood for additional support.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
JEANETTE H.
08/2011
5.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
Everything went very well..
Description of Work: Bob is an excellent painter both for trim and walls. He is also a very good communicator in returning his voice mails messages and following through with when he can do the work and is on time when he comes to do the work. You will feel comfortable having him in your home as he does the work you have agreed to do.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$720
CHRISTINE S.
08/2011
5.0
doors
 + -1 more
Their price was reasonable. He is great. He is very responsive. He is responsible. He has done a couple of small jobs for us. He did a great job for each one.
Description of Work: I used Merlin Handyman 1-2 years ago. He installed the glass part of a door.
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Service Categories
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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
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