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Handyman Fran

Handyman Services, Doors, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Owner operated. No subs. Charges and hourly rate plus materials. One hour minimum service charge .

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handyman services, Carpentry, Woodworking,light Plumbing, light Electrical, Cement work, Caulking & grout repair, Ceramic tile, Doors, small Drywall holes, Interior & Exterior Painting, Plastering, Window Repair,Organizing & Cleanout of rooms, putting furniture together, House Hunting Advisor, Bicycle repair.

Services we don't offer

Large repairs & installation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9282 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 282 reviews

STEPHEN L.
08/2011
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
I hired him to also do some minor plumbing work but it turned out to be more substantial than he was qualified to do. I thought he was pretty inexpensive and it was a positive experience. I appreciated his honesty about what he couldn’t do and I like that he kept the appointment short and sweet. He was professional and friendly but he was also quick.
Description of Work: Handyman Fran came to rehang a door for 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
$50

Usha G.
07/2011
4.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Fran came to install a screen door for me. He was kind enough to pickup the door, however, he did get annoyed with me when I tried to give him my home phone beforehand to pick it up and of course when he got there, he gave them my cell number and they ended up having to call me from the store. He also forgot some things we had talked about and blamed it on me, like he said to let him know which way I wanted the door to open so when i tried to tell him that morning by phone, he got annoyed about that. I couldn't believe how he was getting annoyed with me on the phone and the way he was talking to me while I was at work. Also, he forgot that he said he would repair the trim around the door and so he didn't do that. Now, I have been trying to reschedule to have him do this and one more repair and he doesn't even call me back. I have used him at least twice before this and he seemed friendly and responsive but I don't know what is going on with him now except that he really has the attitude now about asking to have things done. I guess he has so many customers that he doesn't need my business or something. He lives so close by so it has been convenient but I can't even reach him. I am really upset about this because I need a reliable handyman.
Description of Work: He came to install a screen door. He also had to come back to fix the door when it got stuck.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$265

Eben and Sarah R.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called Fran to make an appointment. He called back quickly and we scheduled a date for service. I had bought the wrong door for him to install, and he was super helpful and patient with me! He helped me return the door and order a custom size. He really went out of his way to be helpful. He installed a wall cabinet in the bathroom. I didn't have all the necessary hardware, so he determined what i needed. Again, he went out of his way to help me and actually picked up the hardware for me. Super professional, respectful and patient with me the entire time.
Description of Work: Fran installed a cabinet in bathroom and obtained necessary hardware for cabinets. Also provided expert knowledge to help us buy a door which we will have him install at a later date.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

DENISE M.
07/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did a really good job and I would recommend him to others.
Description of Work: He replaced an outlet for.

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

Richard T.
06/2011
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
I didn't have any idea of what he was doing. He was very personable. It wasn’t complicated. The price was reasonable. The quality of his work was fine. He was very responsive. I don’t know whether he does more complex things well or not so well, but he certainly did this well. We will try him again the next time we have something like this.
Description of Work: I used the services of Handyman Fran for replacing the lighting and for putting together a lamp in a cabinet about 6 to 7 months ago.

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

Susan V.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Handyman Fran did a good job. He is very responsive and calls back immediately.
Description of Work: Handyman Fran did a small job for me. He just fixed a sticky 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
$50

Margaret C.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was great and I would use him again.
Description of Work: Handyman Fran hung a white board, did wall repairs, and did other small repairs in our offices.

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
$750

Charles S.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He looked at the caulking job and other work we wanted done. He did the job, we paid him, and he said he would call about doing the other work, but he has not done so yet.
Description of Work: applied caulk in shower.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Miles H.
05/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Overall very well. I called his home number, he called me back within one day. I described what I wanted him to do over the phone. We set up an appointment for a few days later. He came to my house, checked out the projects. I went to the hardware store for some supplies. He would have done that, but it saved me some $ for me to do it myself, plus I could pick out color/style of doorknob that I needed. He worked at the house without taking any breaks for a few hours. I paid him cash and he left. I called again a week later with some new projects and he came again. Easy.
Description of Work: Fran was great. He performed a wide variety of tasks including fixing doors that were off kilter, reenforcing a dining room table, installing window blinds, assembling furniture, fixing a gate, replacing a shingle.... all kinds of stuff. He brought all the proper equipment and he was fast, but thorough. He did not talk to much (no wasting time), but was very friendly and nice. He was professional and prompt. Just what I was looking for. I will definitely use his services again soon.

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
$200

DIANE R.
05/2011
5.0
handyman service, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Fran is great. I have used him for years to put in and take out the air conditioners and to take them to/from basement. I had never used him to prune trees, but it wasn't a big enough job for the cost of a tree service, and just needed dexterity and strength (using a big pole pruner. He spent 1.5 hours (including the h/w store trip) and did everything well. I will keep using him. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Fran went to the hardware store to pick up supplies (including a few things I asked him to pick up for me while there), installed a new dryer vent flap, fixed the plunger in the bathroom sink, brought up (from the basement) and installed a 6k BTU and a 12k BTU air conditioner, fixed the slamming of both screen doors, and pruned the trees along the side of the house that block light from coming in.

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

Rulla T.
05/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
the experience was excellent. I will definitely use Fran in the future.
Description of Work: Fran was extremely nice and knowledgable. He installed a programmable thermostat and sealed heating vents that were leaky in the basement. I will definitely use him 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
$65

Richard T.
05/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very good for what we had to have done.
Description of Work: Assembling a couple lamps, and some other small items.

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

holly F.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Fran responded promptly to my phone call. We hired him to rewire and install some new lighting fixtures, hang curtain rods and towel bars. He was great and we'd use him again
Description of Work: re-wire/install lighting fixtures, assembled IkEA bookshelve unit, hung curtain rods and towel bars.

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

Lauren L.
04/2011
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Never called me back after I left 2 messages. So disappointed.
Description of Work: Needed a bunch of handyman work done around the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Handyman Fran
I'm sorry but you might have the wrong person. I looked back in my log book of phone numbers for January & February and I don't have that you called anywhere. February was a slow month and I know that I would have returned any calls that came in, specially if you called twice. Thanks, Handyman Fran.

MAUREEN R.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, screen repair, replacement windows
  + 1 more
He is very responsible and clear about what he is able to do and not do. He came with his power washer to do work, but suggested that he should come back in June to did it instead of now. We really appreciate his honesty.
Description of Work: I put in and took out air conditioners by season. He took all the storm windows down fixed a piece. He is able to do to any little repairs around the home.

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

JANICE D.
04/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, lighting, woodworking, doors
  + 3 more
he called right away was here right away to look at what I needed done. Very nice and helpful man and gave good advice. He also helped move furniture. I will be using him again when I have more things to do. I was very Happy he did a great job.
Description of Work: put in bifold doors, fixed a door , put up light in bathroom, replaced a tile, put in thresholds

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

Jasper W.
03/2011
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Door between the house and the garage got kicked in (like in the movie). Fran was able to repair the damage in relatively short period of time and the repair job was well done!
Description of Work: Fixed door frame, touch up.

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
$64

LIAT M.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, handyman service, doors
  + 1 more
He was good, we liked him. He really worked with what we had and tried to save us money. He gave us advice about other things as well. We ended up not having to buy new screen doors, which was great.
Description of Work: he fixed two screen doors and replaced a very high, motion-sensor light bulb.

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 F.
03/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Fran did excellent work. He was attentive to all requests. The children liked following him as he worked and Fran was very kind to them. His pricing is fair. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Fran came several times to do odds and ends repairs. He did touch up painting. He put together shelves and installed them. He put together wooded toys. He did some repairs on cabinets.

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

Joel S.
02/2011
5.0
glass repair, handyman service, doors
  + 1 more
Professional. Responsive. Will use again.
Description of Work: Replaced glass in doors. Reglazed.

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
$180

Maria S.
01/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, woodworking
  + 1 more
He was extremely nice and helpful. I plan to use him again in the future. He stayed a few minutes over as we discussed an upcoming project. He didn't charge me for this, which I appreciated.
Description of Work: He did various small projects around the house. He fixed my stopped-up sink and fixed a cabinet door. He was there for an 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
$50

David S.
01/2011
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
He was a nice person and was very professional. He did a quick job and cleaned up after himself. It went really well. He did a great job and was reasonably priced too. I would recommend him.
Description of Work: I used Handyman Fran to replace the pane of one 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

DAVID M.
01/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Good...friendly and did a nice job. Would use him again.
Description of Work: attached gutters

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
$40

Marci B.
01/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Fran was very pleasant and professional. Worked quickly, cleaned up after himself. Not the most professional job in terms of hanging pictures perfectly straight (my father in law wasn't impressed), but good enough for me.
Description of Work: Did a bunch of odd jobs we weren't getting around to....fixing loose wood on a piece of furniture, hanging pictures, medicine cabinet, clock, etc.

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
$250

Pepe P.
01/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
Fran was very professional. Did high quality work on the groutiong and installation of bathroom tiles. He even fixed a door lock at no extra charge. We would definitely hire him again. The price he quoted was the price he charged
Description of Work: Replaced grouting on two bathtubs, repaired and replaced some ceramic tiles in one of the 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
$250

Contact information

23 Falmouth Rd., Watertown, MA 02472


Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Ceramic Tile,
Windows,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Electrical,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Appliance Repair,
Window Treatments

FAQ

Handyman Fran is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Handyman Fran accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Handyman Fran offers free project estimates.
No, Handyman Fran does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Handyman Fran does not offer a senior discount.
No, Handyman Fran does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Handyman Fran offers warranties.
Handyman Fran offers the following services: Handyman services, Carpentry, Woodworking,light Plumbing, light Electrical, Cement work, Caulking & grout repair, Ceramic tile, Doors, small Drywall holes, Interior & Exterior Painting, Plastering, Window Repair,Organizing & Cleanout of rooms, putting furniture together, House Hunting Advisor, Bicycle repair.
Large repairs & installation

Contact information

23 Falmouth Rd., Watertown, MA 02472


Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM