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THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN

Handyman Services, Electrical, Drywall,

About us

HOME MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION SPECIALISTS

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

OWENS CORNING CERTIFIED INSULATION INSTALLER, ROOFING, GUTTERS, DECKS & PERGOLAS, WINDOWS & DOORS, SIDING & TRIM, ROOM ADDITIONS, CABINETS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, DRYWALL, CARPENTRY AND FLOORING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.623 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
65%
4
9%
3
4%
2
9%
1
13%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews

Stephanie D.
01/2019
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Daryl did a wonderful job finding the leak and fixing the master shower seat that was not installed properly by the builders. We highly recommend him and would most certainly use him again!
Description of Work: Fixed master shower

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

Brenda L.
09/2018
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Took a month for him to come out and look at the jobs I wanted done (ok he was booked), then he came out told me he would have a quote in 3 days. After about 5 days I emailed him, and few days later he responded and said he lost the list would I send it again. Then about 1 week later I emailed him again, and after several emails, he said he would have it to me by the next day, that was 9/10/18, and I still haven't received a quote. I emailed him on 9/14/8 and said I still haven't received, and if he wasn't interested in doing the jobs to let me know. Never heard anything from him. It's now been over a month since he came out.
Description of Work: I had a several jobs that I was wanting a quote for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


PATRICA M.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael M.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service, drywall, interior painters
  + 1 more
Would use them again. Work looked great.
Description of Work: Drywall repair and 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
$1,000

KATHY W.
04/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
I am planning on having him out in June to work on my deck. He was excellent, pleasant and thorough. He really went out of his way to help me.
Description of Work: Daryl repaired my bathroom ceiling to due to an attic leak, tightened my railings and other odds and ends in the kitchen with a cabinet.

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

Ryan H.
03/2014
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
So much for "Reliable" Handyman. If he was not interested in completing these smaller projects for us, it would have been reasonable for him to just say "I can't do these" or "I don't want to". That would have been appreciated as opposed to simply ignoring my correspondences.
Description of Work: Daryl did one job for us with consisting of multiple smaller projects (garbage disposal replacement, door frame adjustments, etc.). Initially he was very prompt, professional, and that first job he completed was great work for a reasonable price. He promised to get quotes on several other projects, and after attempting to contact him multiple times via email and phone, I realized he was not going to contact us back (he did reply once early on saying he was still waiting on lumber prices...other than that, I received no return phone calls/emails).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$300

Georgeann O. M.
09/2013
4.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
-
Description of Work: -

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
$530

Bruce M.
06/2013
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was friendly, pleasant to talk to, and seemed to have many good ideas. He was forthcoming in letting us know that he was scheduled with projects until August but would work on getting us an estimate. We first met him on May 14, 2013. Again he was forthcoming in letting us know it would be several days before he would have the information which he said he would send by e-mail. Several days later we did get an e-mail informing us that he was working on updating some pricing and would get back with us. The date of this e-mail was May 17. On May 30 we got another e-mail saying he had gotten behind and been off work due to being sick. He explained that he had recently returned to work and that we would hear from him. We sent him an e-mail on June 13 and have not heard from him since. Not only will I not recommend him I will be specific in sharing this information when asked for referrals. We were particularly disappointed due to his initial friendly presentation and his evident knowledge and apparent skills for the work we were wanting to have done.
Description of Work: Came to the home to talk about the work we wanted to have done

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Jeany H.
04/2013
1.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
See above..
Description of Work: This provider came to our home to give us an estimate to do a bathroom remodel. He was polite, answered all our questions, and encouraged us to help during the process. We discussed a time table with this provider and had high hopes that he would complete our remodel. He spent time showing us his work, discussing options and at the same time letting us know that he was very busy. However, he did tell us that he could possibly start the job in 6 weeks. He told us he would put an estimate together and get back to us. We never heard from him again. We were disappointed in his follow through simply because there was none. If he didn't want to do the job, or the job was not a big enough payday then he should of simply told us he did not have time and we would of moved on. I'm sure this man is very capable and does good work, but we would never know because he wasted our time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Lisa D.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very well. Daryl was able to complete the job on a Saturday around our schedule. Price was very reasonable for the time he spent. He also made an additional trip to the hardware store when he saw that our subfloor was plywood and not OSB. We were impressed that he took notice of this and interrupted his work schedule to make a special trip back to the store to accomodate our request.
Description of Work: Removed and re-set our back door and replaced wet & rotted sub floor boards in front of back 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
$300

Debra H.
03/2013
1.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Described above
Description of Work: Called Daryl on a recommendation. Had to call to remind of appt. Daryl was informative and professional when he arrived. My main issue was having some windows replaced along with a few other repair issues. I was advised that I would receive an estin Mate by email in a couple days. I waited a week before contacting Daryl and was advised he was waiting on another estimate and should have an estimate for me in a couple days. I have waited cover two more weeks and have not heard a word. Apparently this company is too busy or does not want the jobs. I would have appreciated a call at least to let me know he was turning down the jobs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Patricia I.
01/2013
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called and spoke with a very nice gentleman. We agreed on a date that he would come and he was there on time. I told him what I wanted, we discussed it. I asked for a ball park figure, which he gave me. He said he would work up the estimate and e-mail me what it was. He wrote down my e-mail address (he already had my phone #) and double checked it. I never heard anything else from him!
Description of Work: They did not do the work
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Linda C.
10/2012
5.0
decks, handyman service, roofing
  + 1 more
We love these guys. The front porch was a big project. They met with us in the winter to determine the design, giving us specific examples of different houses with designs they thought we might like. They listened closely as we explained our needs and ideas and brought back a design we loved. Construction started in the spring. It went very quickly except for the inspections... which took a little longer than expected but not too bad. The trouble came when the roofing material supplier didn't come through with the materials. We had to wait a couple of months before the roofing materials came in. As a result the project wasn't finished until fall. Once the materials came in they moved very quickly to get the porch finished. We used these guys to pull out and rebuild a poorly made fence, which they did beautifully. Another time they built a back patio and an arbor for us. Each time the work was masterful and beautifully done. Because of this... the delays on the porch project were not as impactful as they might have been.
Description of Work: We used Reliable Handyman multiple times. In this instance they built a front porch onto our house. Included demolition of existing stoop... dug footers for new porch... designed porch with great partnership with us... built flooring... columns... railing and roof. Painted railing, columns and facing. Finished decking.

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
$30,000

Marcia B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
He responded promptly to my request for a proposal, provided a written proposal with a 5-year service warranty, and performed the work promptly after I accepted the proposal. He was able to repair the spigot instead of having to replace it. He was friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Mr. Shrock removed and replaced damaged cedar trim above the garage door with aluminum. He also replaced a couple of kitchen light fixtures, and repaired a garage spigot that was leaking. Removed and replaced trim: $140 Replaced two light fixtures: 50 Repaired garage spigot: 35

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
$225

Ben C.
09/2012
4.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Let me preface my review by mentioning this: In the time that I was working with Daryl, he had two deaths in the family including his father. I know that must be very difficult so I'm hesitant to be as harsh about what happened as I would otherwise. I called Daryl way back in May looking for a handyman to get our laundry room ready prior to moving in. The drywall had been torn out previously to fix a water leak and the old dryer vent was a fire waiting to happen. His voicemail was full which I found to be rather odd but he did call back fairly quickly. He said he would show up in a few days but he didn't show at the scheduled time. I called and he apologized and came over late that day. He was friendly and professional and I thought the price estimate of $350-400 was good. I made it clear that we needed the drywall finished prior to moving in because it would be very difficult to have to move around the washer and dryer in the cramped space. Moving day rolls around and he was supposed to show up in the morning but didn't. I was getting pretty nervous and called him and he says he'll be by late that day. Not going to work with the movers coming at noon. I told him as such and he did come over within an hour. The dryer vent install was good, and the trim piece worked well. However, I was disappointed with the way the drywall turned out. He did get it in but very roughly finished, the wall is not smooth at all. I didn't realize I needed to specify that things should be smooth but maybe I do. Even working at it myself after the fact I still wasn't able to smooth it out using joint compound. Finally, I received a bill for over $500. I'm OK with about a 10% variation in final costs, but this was a straightforward job with no real surprises. I expressed my dissatisfaction with it and he offered $450 which I accepted, although it's still a bit out of bounds from the estimate. As I said in the beginning, I'm not sure if there were mitigating circumstances here, but unfortunately it wasn't a very good experience overall.
Description of Work: I had a trim piece installed in the kitchen, a dryer vent installed, and drywall replaced

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Kathleen D.
08/2011
5.0
woodworking, handyman service
  + 0 more
Excellent! He was proficient in his work, polite and professional. Showed up on time and got to work!
Description of Work: On the first visit the handmany repaired a leak in my plumbing, fixed a sliding closet door and hung a blind in a bedroom window. On the second visit, the handyman installed wood trim on hardwood flooring. The work was excellent. This is a a service company with a variety of individual working under the name of reliable handyman. I aksed for the same person on the second call as I was happy with the work he did the first time.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

MIKE AND SUE C.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service, electrician, woodworking
  + 1 more
They are always on time and their prices are reasonable. The workers are very courteous and they clean up well. We will use them again.
Description of Work: We used The Reliable Handyman with little things around the house with electricity and they fixed a banister.

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
$75

Linda C.
06/2011
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
It was fabulous.
Description of Work: The second time they had come out they did work they had built a front porch for us.

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

D. K.
11/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Daryl was polite and easy to work with. It was a nice plus that he was willing to pick up the dryer vent and paint it before installing. He showed up when he said he would and even worked after dark to finish the job.
Description of Work: Daryl painted a new dryer vent and installed it.

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
$60

Marcia E.
11/2010
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Very well. Earlier this year The W----'s Handy--- replaced my front door. The owner sent a "boy" to do a "man's" job and they messed up my storm door and did a poor job on my living room door. I had cold air coming in around the door and molding. They even lied to the BBB. My invoice from The Reliable Handyman reads: The reason the door was so inefficient is because there wasn't any insulation in-between the door frame and the wall studs. This should have been done when the door was installed but wasn't. I am very well pleased with The Reliable Handyman and will recommend them to others.
Description of Work: removed casing around inside front door and filled space between jamb and jack stud with expanding insulation. Sealed along bottom of sill with clear Alex Plus and re-installed casing.

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
$118.89

Patricia S.
10/2010
5.0
handyman service, electrician
  + 0 more
We were very pleased with his work and I would recommend him, and have recommended him. Very fair price for good work. We had to reschedule a few times due to his son's baseball schedule, but it wasn't anything pressing, so I didn't mind. Once he did come out the work was completed that evening.
Description of Work: Darren did an excellent job with several small projects in our house. He installed our over the counter microwave, removed a cabinet and fitted a maple panel over our microwave to create a shelf. He also switched some electrical outlets in our house for better placement, moving a light switch from one side of the wall to the other. I will have him back to complete several more tweaks around our house, it could use a lot of them!

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

BEVERLY V.
09/2009
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They did the work when I was not at home. They came on the time they said they would come. I am pleased with their work. They did some other work as well and it was good. I talked to them in person when they were working at my neighbor's place. I was having trouble with the sliding door in the kitchen when I first spoke to them. They came over and they fixed it. They did not charge anything for it but just told me to call them back if I need something the next time. They were smart as the chip on the sliding door was not a big problem and just took about 2 seconds to fix it with their tools.The price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I used them to install a storm 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
$180

TYNAN W.
10/2008
5.0
handyman service, masonry
  + 0 more
Excellent.
Description of Work: Bricked a window well and moved a water spigot so we could put in a patio and steps. Also repaired our electric mast which was leaning and causing our roofing tiles to come 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
$750

    Contact information

    3382 DARBY GLEN BLVD, Hilliard, OH 43026

    www.thereliablehandyman.net

    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
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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Electrical,
    Drywall,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Decks and Porches,
    Doors,
    Interior Painting,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Garage and Shed Building,
    Windows,
    Roofing,
    Plumbing

    FAQ

    THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
    THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN offers free project estimates.
    Yes, THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN offers emergency services.
    Yes, THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN offers warranties.
    THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN offers the following services: OWENS CORNING CERTIFIED INSULATION INSTALLER, ROOFING, GUTTERS, DECKS & PERGOLAS, WINDOWS & DOORS, SIDING & TRIM, ROOM ADDITIONS, CABINETS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, DRYWALL, CARPENTRY AND FLOORING.

    Contact information

    3382 DARBY GLEN BLVD, Hilliard, OH 43026

    www.thereliablehandyman.net