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Handywoman Services

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Award winning. 2 employees. Uses subs for painting. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges. Charges $25 service fee.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, ceramic tile, drywall repair & installation, caulking, furniture assembly, gutter cleaning, interior & exterior painting, pressure washing, weather stripping, child proofing, snow & leaf removal, awnings, deck maintenance, doors, drywall, flooring, insulation, lawn & yard work, lighting, mailbox repair, plastering, drain cleaning, kitchen & bathroom remodeling.

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.7236 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
7%
3
6%
2
6%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 201-225 of 236 reviews

Bob S.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did some plumbing and electrical. I have used them twice now. They were good to work with.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve B.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: She was full scheduled that day but as soon as she find out that she had cancellation, she made extra effort to see us right away! My husband was so happy to see her who was struggle to finish project. She was so nice like old friends. I will ask her to help our project in near future.

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
$120

Crystal S.
10/2014
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: She seemed interested in the job and arrived on time to review the space. She just never followed up after that with an estimate or a "I don't have time for that right now" or anything. Very disappointing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
3.0


F Robert Y.
08/2014
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
See above details
Description of Work: The provider committed to do work, but did not follow through on two occasions. She had me on hold for two weeks, and then informed me that she could not do the work do to her mother's illness. Instead of informing me initially of her dilemma, she lead me on by telling me that she would complete part of the work in two days, will meet with me after the weekend, and then a week later informed me that she would get with me on Monday, and then did not follow thru, and I continued to call her until she finally stated that she could not do the work due to her mothers illness. Very unprofessional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


KATHLEEN K.
07/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They power-washed the deck, replaced the stairs to the deck and made a number of other small repairs. All of it was completed satisfactorily. The stairs are now reinforced and much sturdier and safer that those installed by another contractor previously. They are on time and prompt and cleaned up after they were done perfectly. I would hire Cecilia and her crew anytime.

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

Frances Emelia S.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I was so glad I found Cecilia again after using her services over 6 years ago. I phoned her directly which was better than using the messaging system.This time around, I had Cecilia hang up a few blinds for me. She was punctual (actually, earlier than expected with ample warning), efficient, and cleaned up behind herself. Since she does complete renovations, she was able to advise me on some other work I was considering having done. Cecilia is a one-stop shop and I'll definitely be using her again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Craig B.
06/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters, plumbing, replacement windows
  + 3 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had Cecilia do a number of small jobs at a rental property and my home (painting, drywall repair, sink repair, window glazing, building a small work bench, etc.). She is great to work with - professional and really cares that the job is done right and with quality. She brought a helper with her (Naz) who also did a great job. Fair price, quality work, and good people. Will use her for future work for sure.

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
$1,400

John M.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Performed various plumbing, electrical, caulking jobs all with great results

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

Andrew W.
05/2014
5.0
custom cabinets, countertops, handyman service, lawn service, basement remodeling
  + 3 more
unknown
Description of Work: Excellent service and very knowledgeable. Arrived early for the job. She is also fluent in Spanish, which was helpful when communicating with our building manager. Gave a "B" on the price since it struck me as a little high- but I have nothing to compare it to. I wouldn't consider this a big drawback though. Would definitely recommend to a friend, and we intend to hire her for future work.

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
$205

Vern R.
07/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Went better than expected.
Description of Work: Miscellaneous home requirements I couldn't since I am disabled.

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

Sharon B.
06/2013
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
No show.
Description of Work: Called a week before scheduled appointment. Was supposed to come to my home for an estimate, but never showed. Waited, but no show, no call. Will not call again.

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


TERESSA W.
06/2007
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
This is the second time we've used Cecelia for home repairs, and she was just as great as the first time. She is punctual, very communicative and honest about what she can and can't do. For example, we wanted her to repair some damage to our laminate floor. She told us she wasn't very experienced in doing that kind of repair work but referred us to a colleague who could do it. Cecelia is also very willing to work around our needs. We just had our hardwood floors refinished, and she had no problem removing her shoes and avoiding areas that were still curing while she did her work. Finally, she makes sure we know exactly what she did. Part of the work was to dig down 2-3 feet along our foundation and seal it to stop a water leak in our basement. She did this work while we were away from the house, but she called us while doing the work and took "before and after" pictures of what she did.
Description of Work: 1) power-washed and sealed our deck (and without us requesting it, power-washed the back of our house above the deck where it was dirty). 2) sealed a leak in our foundation. 3) fixed a lazy susan in our kitchen cabinet. 4) minor fixes in a bathroom (running toilet and squeaky fan).

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
$850

Stephanie M.
04/2007
3.0
deck cleaning, handyman service
  + 0 more
Initially I thought the job was done well. However, a few days later during high winds I noticed - as did others - that the lattice was beginning to "pucker" and there was a lot of old wood debris in my little yard. Keeping in my mind that she offered a 90 day warranty on her work, I called her back and told her of my concerns. She ask that I send her an e-mail and she would call me that weekend. I received no call or response to my e-mail. I've since e-mailed her again and still have received no response. On good faith, I paid for the job in full and now it looks like I'm going to have to find someone to go behind her work and rectify it.
Description of Work: I called Cecilia and talked to her about a number of small projects that I was interested in having her do. The first job was to replace the lattice under my porch. the wood was rotted and consequently started falling with every harsh wind and exposing the underside of my porch. She came by while I was not home and measured and assessed what she thought I needed. We agreed to a price that included her securing all of the materials. She did show up that following Saturday despite the fact that it had snowed lightly earlier that a.m. and did the job.

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

$120

Melissa B.
04/2007
5.0
ceramic tile, drain cleaning, handyman service, plumbing, woodworking
  + 3 more
Cecilia Moore is wonderful. She was extremely prompt (on a Saturday no less), finished the work in record time, and was even nice to the kids (who followed her around the house as she worked).
Description of Work: The master bath shower was caulked, partially re-tiled and re-grouted; a tub faucet was repaired; shower handles were tightened; sink drains cleaned; a towel rack was rehung; the pantry door was repaired; multiple door handles tightened and/or reset; the patio door lock was replaced; a computer keyboard tray was repaired and reattached to the kids desk, and a tool rack was rehung in the garage. All materials (including a new lock for the back door, a new washer for the tub faucet, caulk and grout) were included in the price quoted.

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
$665

christine C.
04/2007
5.0
interior painters, plastering
  + 0 more
We had a great experience. The contractor for Handywoman Services, Cecilia Moore, speaks fluent English and Spanish, so there was no communication barrier between her and her painters. My partner and I speak only a little Spanish, but we all communicated fine either through Cecilia or through one of the painters whose English served him well. The painters performed the work to our highest expectations--it took them 2 days total. The walls turned out very smooth, and the coating was crisp and neat. The painters were both extremely professional and courteous and gave us assurance that, when we were not there, they were doing what they were being paid to do. There were no messes, nothing was damaged, and they cleaned up nicely after themselves before they left.
Description of Work: My partner and I were fixing up our apartment in Adams Morgan (DC) to put on the market. This section describes only the painting--see Handymen for our other report. For the painters, we needed a lot of patching on our plaster walls, we needed the bedroom and hallway walls patched and painted (no trim), and the ceiling and walls in the kitchen needed a lot of patching and painting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

christine C.
04/2007
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went great. Cecilia performed all the work efficiently and to our highest satisfaction. The apartment looks a lot better, and we are confident the repairs will last for the next owner--they weren't done "half way." She did an especially good job on constructing a new wood electrical cover. It blends right into the wall and doesn't draw the eye to what's hiding behind it. Wall HVAC units are ugly enough, so anything that tidies up the space is welcome. She took great care to make sure nothing was damaged and that the place was cleaned up after the work was complete.
Description of Work: See Painting Interior report for the other part of this project. Cecilia Moore completed several carpentry tasks for us on our apartment in Adams Morgan (DC), which we're selling, in addition to a lot of plaster patching and painting. The carpentry included replacing hinges on cabinet doors, removing an existing cover that hides wiring and constructing a new, less intrusive one (for an HVAC wall unit), replacing old window blinds with a new set, removing old door handles and replacing with new, repairing missing floorboard, repairing a broken front door lock, removing old window hardware and patching over the scars in the frames, and then applying polish to a wood floor.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

SUSAN Lee M.
04/2007
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Absolutely terrific! Cecelia showed up at the agreed-upon time and was prepared to work as long as it took. Because of prior commitments on my part, the available time the first day (about 1.5 hours) was not sufficient to complete all of the work, although she did finished the first 2 jobs of the 4. She was quite happy to come back the next day to complete the rest of the work. She was very professional, knew exactly what needed to be done, and worked quite efficiently. She was pleasant, she cleaned up after herself, and the amount she charged was quite reasonable. I will most definitely ask her to do additional work, and will recommend her to my friends.
Description of Work: Cecelia replaced an outdoor spigot that had been mostly destroyed; moved a telephone jack on a wall and spackled and sanded the hole where the old one had been; mounted an aluminum star high up on the side of the house; and repaired a bathroom spigot that had been leaking for several months. (The repair to the spigot was NOT a simple washer change - the internals were damaged and parts had to be replaced).

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

DAVE S.
04/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with the work that Cecilia performed. She arrived before the scheduled time of visit, and was very professional. Cecilia also gave me a military discount, which was much appreciated. I will definitely use her services in the future.
Description of Work: Cecilia installed three lights for me, which included a chandelier in my dinning room.

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
$175

COLLEEN W.
03/2007
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Cecelia was very good with communicating when she would arrive, etc. She arrived on time and after we went over the tasks, got right to work. She cleaned up the work area. We discussed some other work and when she realized that she didn't have the resources to do the job, she referred me to an associate who could do the work.
Description of Work: Cecelia caulked our two shower enclosures, sealed the grout in the showers, and fixed the latch on our wooden gate. She recommended that we replace the latch but still fixed it so it would work until we could go pick out a new handle and latch.

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
$160

TERESSA W.
03/2007
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
This is a fantastic contractor. Ms. Moore was pleasant on the phone when hiring her, was able to perform the work two days later, and arrived on time. She was friendly and capable. She completed the work that day and in the time-frame/price promised. She also cleaned up when she left, which was very nice. Ms. Moore guarantees her work for 90 days, and when we had a small problem, she arrived the next day to fix it at no additional cost. We will definitely be hiring her for additional work (i.e., fix a leaking wall in our basement and remove an old antenna from our roof.)
Description of Work: Fixed two leaky toilets by replacing fill valves and a flush valve. Also, removed stray telephone wire from outside of the house.

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

ALICIA R.
02/2007
5.0
mailbox repair
  + -1 more
Very, very well. I liked that she is a very good communicator. She quickly returned my inquiry, gave me a quote she held to and came when she said she would. A big plus is that she is very friendly and very customer oriented. She charged $300 for two boxes. It would've been $175 for one.
Description of Work: My neighbor and I both needed to have new mailboxes installed and the old ones removed. She not only did that but she even looked up the model online to read about it in advance and visited the old mailbox to be able to accurately quote a price. She removed the old boxes and even took them to the dump for us, and left the area spotless. She installed the new mailboxes, including grounding them in cement.

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

BARBARA M.
12/2006
5.0
handyman service, insulation
  + 0 more
Everything went very well. When the door proved to be decayed she gave us good advice. She was very clear about what she could do and what she couldn't. The things she could do she did well, and she didn't attempt the ones she couldn't do. When she was going to be a few minutes late she called to let us know. She communicated very well and let us know what she planned and what the alternatives were. Her manner was very friendly, professional, and competent.
Description of Work: Hung five sets of decorative shutters (one the second floor). Helped remove a vanity top; she figured out how to remove it from it's base with no damage even though it had been glued in place too well and had almost no clearance to a mirror. Installed insulation around a skylight in the attic. Installed weather stripping on a patio door, the door turned out to have decayed wood. After two trips to the hardware store to get supplies, she put in something temporary to keep drafts out and gave us advice on replacing the door.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

RAINE G.
12/2006
4.0
handyman service, mailbox repair
  + 0 more
The day we originally scheduled was threatening rain so Cecelia called to reschedule for the next day. My initial feeling was "Uh-oh, here we go" but true to her word she was there the next day (without a lot of "fanfare" i.e., not a lot of calling saying, I'm on the way; I'm running late; I'm lost, etc.) as promised and the job was done. The mailbox looks good and I am satisfied with the job they did.
Description of Work: Handy-woman Services Network installed our mailbox curbside in front of our house. I called described the job and received an estimate. The day the mailbox was installed Cecelia arrived at the scheduled time and the job was done by Cecelia and crew (her very gentlemanly son, Gabriel -no relation). Cecelia and Gabriel were thorough, knowledgeable and professional.

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
$100

MARY MARGARET D.
12/2006
5.0
awnings, handyman service
  + 0 more
It went really well. Ms. Moore was straightforward and professional on the telephone and in person. She came to assess the work before giving an estimate. She explained how she would approach both jobs and brought all of the necessary tools and equipment. She asked questions to make sure she understood what I wanted and didn't want and discussed the feasibility with me. She is enthusiastic about her work and personable. She clearly in my experience knows what she is doing. I will be contacting her again to assist with future house projects.
Description of Work: Ms. Moore removed the metal awning from the front of the house very efficiently and took care not to cause any damage to the porch or plants. She also affixed a wooden mantle and mirror to a wall in the dining room. This, too, was done with care and quickness appropriate for the job. She cleaned the areas she worked in before leaving.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

CHRIS C.
10/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Cecelia was on time, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
Description of Work: Garbage disposal replaced, stereo speakers installed in ceiling.

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

13500 Youngwood Turn, Bowie, MD 20715


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Doors,
Electrical,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Lighting,
Gutter Cleaning,
Ceramic Tile

FAQ

Handywoman Services is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Handywoman Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Handywoman Services offers free project estimates.
No, Handywoman Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Handywoman Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Handywoman Services does not offer emergency services.
No, Handywoman Services does not offer warranties.
Handywoman Services offers the following services: Light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, ceramic tile, drywall repair & installation, caulking, furniture assembly, gutter cleaning, interior & exterior painting, pressure washing, weather stripping, child proofing, snow & leaf removal, awnings, deck maintenance, doors, drywall, flooring, insulation, lawn & yard work, lighting, mailbox repair, plastering, drain cleaning, kitchen & bathroom remodeling.
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Contact information

13500 Youngwood Turn, Bowie, MD 20715


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed