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Kensington Handyman Services

Handyman Services, Interior Painting, Drywall,

About us

I am a professional handyman in Kensington Md.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

General Handyman services including, Painting, Drywall and maintenance . All projects considered.

Services we don't offer

roofing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.714 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
7%
3
7%
2
0%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Paul E.
12/2024
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jim did a fabulous job. He came right over to give an estimate, then showed up on time to do the job, which he completed in less time than I expected. And he did a beautiful job - no muss, no fuss, and minimal disruption. I will definitely hire Jim again.
Description of Work: Jim repaired significant drywall damage to my 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
$700

Ash S.
10/2016
3.0
drywall
  + -1 more
We were precisely double the estimates in the end. The work was done but the finish was not always perfect.
Description of Work: Odd jobs- electrical outlet shifted, drywall repairs and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michelle G.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Just our luck; the day after Snowzilla our kitchen drain got clogged. After calling other handymen, I found Mr. Adams. He was one of the few businesses to answer the phone, return calls and take jobs two days after the blizzard. I explained the problem and told him that our street had been plowed. He said he could come by after 12:00 and showed up around 12:30. Turns out the drain was a clogged about 20-30 feet down. He cleaned it out within 30 minutes and was on his way. He was professional (gave some good advice about our drain pipes and how they contributed to the problem) and courteous. I'll call him again for plumbing and other needs.
Description of Work: clear out kitchen drain

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

THOMAS S.
12/2015
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Jim Adams came out to give an estimate on re-installing an arbor that covers the main entrance to the house. An earlier handyman had made mistakes and didn't finish. Mr. Adams indicated he wasn't interested because he said it was cold and he didn't want to be involved in another person's work.
Description of Work: Estimate on Installing Arbor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Eva D.
11/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Jim took care of our repairs with remarkable skill and efficiency. Our house is old enough so that things are non-standard, so it took thought and problem-solving as well as mastery of techniques. He was also very pleasant to work with; we'll definitely call on him again.
Description of Work: Jim Adams, whose business this is, repaired a kitchen cabinet that was so old no standard parts or doors would fit. We thought it a difficult problem, but he took care of it so efficiently that he had time to help us with some smaller issues.

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

Ellen S.
01/2015
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
He was good. It was a bad drywall job. I did know what would happen and he was able to fix it. I was pleased. I had a lousy drywall job that he was able to fix. I think he has a fair price.
Description of Work: I used Jim Adams of Kensington Handyman Services for drywall services. He had to fix a bad drywall job.

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

Barbara K.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
I have been using the company on and off for the past 6 months. Jim is prompt and fair with pricing. He will give you an honest estimate and will even go with you to pick out materials. If you get the materials or products he is happy to install them. He is easy to work with and does great work. He is efficient and I would definitely use the company again.
Description of Work: I hired the company to remodel a powder room and install a lock system. They have also done interior 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
$100

Octavia D.
10/2014
4.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
Jim arrived promptly at 10am. Though he was provided a detailed list of what was to be done by floor and supplies were laid out at each work area, he requested a work though to view each work request. 30 minutes later he was ready to work. Before any work began I wanted to validate that the 2 hours began at 10:30am. Jim stated that "he arrived at 10am, but he guessed that he could start the clock at 10:30". (Well, if he didn't I was not going to have him step another foot through my house). Not wanted to waste time to find another handyman I let Jim do want he could on the list (as he stated that he did not do thermostats or phone switches). We got through most of the list but bath fans were not touched as Jim continuously reminded me that the bath fans could take a couple hours if there were complications. I really was just focus on the two hours that I was paying for and getting as much work done as possible. During the last 30 minutes there were issue with the occupancy sensors (he switched the wires) so he had to redo the work as we neared the end of the two hours. I did not appreciate the fact that he did not have consideration for doing the job correctly, but merely stopping right at two hours. As he stated "well I don't not what to tell you" (referring to the switches that worked before be touched them) as he was packing up his gear. Well the correction did work, not that he cared as he was so busy telling me who to make the check out to...I paid cash (no need to extend the relationship, which he was gitty about and promptly passed me a business card. After he left I noticed that the doorbell was installed upside-down...the sticker stated "install this end down"...uggghhhh! Well, at least it's over
Description of Work: Basic handyman list: Install wireless doorbell and outdoor porch light; change out phone outlet, switches, bath fans, thermostat, dryer vent; caulk bathtub

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

$180

Dan L.
08/2014
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, interior painters
  + 2 more
James was knowledgeable, helpful and had good suggestions, showed up on time and was friendly. The work was done well.
Description of Work: Replaced track lighting in our kitchen and repaired/painted drywall, repaired drywall and trim near thermostat, fixed broken light above kitchen sink, repaired drywall and rehung towel hook on bathroom wall.

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
$425

Rachael D.
02/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Jim gave a prompt estimate. He was very professional, kept the area clean, and did great work. He was a pleasure to deal with.
Description of Work: Patched cracks in plaster and repaired water damage 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
$350

David A.
11/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He returned my call promptly, set up a time to come by at my convenience, and was punctual. While it was a routine installation, two things came up that he handled well: First, the wax ring kit that I had purchased came with plastic or nylon bolts, and one of those bolts sheared off during the installation. He had his own kit with him with metal bolts, that worked as expected. Second, the plate onto which the toilet gets bolted was broken. He weighed the options and just put in a simple screw to support the plate, which was a quick, economical, and effective solution. The only small issue I had was that he left before things were 100% cleaned up. I believe he did this in order to save me money (the cleanup would have taken some more time and would have added to my bill), and he might have even explained this to me (he did say that we had gone a bit over an hour already but he wouldn't charge me for the little extra time) but not in a way that it clicked for me. Truly not a big deal. He came prepared, was courteous and easy going, and did a great job.
Description of Work: Mr. Adams installed a new toilet in my upstairs bathroom.

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
$100

Amrana A.
08/2013
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
I was keeping my expectations low that my basement floor could look exactly the way it did before the drains were installed. I had no reason for concern. Jim made it look as if nothing had ever been done to the floor. He was able to re-glue the laminate from the bedroom in the main area and with some of the laminate pieces I was able to retrieve from the drain installers. The re-gluing saved me thousands of dollars rather than to have to special order expensive strips or have the entire basement floor replaced with a new flooring. I simply could not afford to do this after having just paid for the French drains. Jim's drywall skills were excellent. I received estimates from several who I felt had no clue what they were doing or were charging an absurd amount. Jim's paint job was neat, clean and precise. Not a drop of paint on the flooring anywhere. Because he did not need to sand and paint the floor in the kitchen, he did reduce the price some for that room. All in all, Jim rocks! His work was beautiful. I was extremely busy at work and could not be there while he worked as I usually am with others. He said the work would be done in 4 days, and it was. I did not need to hover (as I usually do). He was honest, punctual and reliable. When the floor in the basement that he painted was still sticky after two weeks, he even came, met me at the paint store, got the right clear sealer and came back to give it one last paint to get the job done right. Who does that anymore?! Very few. I'm really pleased with all the work that he did in my basement. I've got a long list of repairs, and now I know exactly who to call.
Description of Work: Re-installed laminated flooring and repaired drywall that was cut for the installation of a French drain in my basement. I had to remove the flooring in my basement bedroom to replace the floor in the main area in my already finished basement. I wanted him to paint that room's floor. As a result, Jim had to sand the bedroom's cement floor to remove the glue, then paint it. He also painted the walls that he repaired. Finally, I was going to have him paint the kitchen floor, but fortunately there were enough strips for him to replace the kitchen floor with the laminate. (The laminate covers the entire basement floor and is no longer sold in regular stores. It has to be special ordered because it is commercial grade.)

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
$3,200

debra K.
03/2013
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
way
Description of Work: Jim replaced my drywall and professionally painted three rooms in my house. He was completely professional in every way, plus he fixed my doorbell and put in my ceiling fan gratis. An honest guy who do l

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

frederick R.
08/2011
5.0
interior painters, mudjacking
  + 0 more
Recessed lighting installed by another company. Jim did the repair work. He did an excellent job; matched the old point with new point.
Description of Work: Plastered and repaired numerous plaster holes in walls and ceiling sanded areas then painted ceiling & 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
$1,000

    Contact information

    3738 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

    Kensingtonhandymanservices.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    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:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Interior Painting,
    Drywall,
    Electrical,
    Concrete Leveling,
    Ceiling Fans

    FAQ

    Kensington Handyman Services is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    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: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Kensington Handyman Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Kensington Handyman Services offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Kensington Handyman Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Kensington Handyman Services does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Kensington Handyman Services offers emergency services.
    No, Kensington Handyman Services does not offer warranties.
    Kensington Handyman Services offers the following services: General Handyman services including, Painting, Drywall and maintenance . All projects considered.
    roofing.

    Contact information

    3738 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

    Kensingtonhandymanservices.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    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:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM