Herb Travis Handyman Services

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Electrical,

About us

Looking for a reliable handyman in Providence? Look no further! Herb Travis Handyman Services is owner operated, ensuring personalized attention to your handyman needs. With no service charges and a commitment to quality, we're the perfect choice for your home projects. Contact us today via email or call at (401) 465-2658!

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handymen, carpentry, plumbing, drywall, painting, decks, sheds, plank flooring, leak repair and clean-up, roofing, doors, windows, garbage disposals, dishwashers, ceramic tile, cabinets, electrical, kitchen & bath remodeling, garage and basement remodeling, furniture repair, and restoring, live sound/ PA services also available.

Services we don't offer

Wallpapering.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Zelle

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.4138 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
7%
3
4%
2
4%
1
12%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.3
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6

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Showing 1-25 of 138 reviews

Deborah P.
01/2025
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Excellent ,excellent. First of all , they came with another man , They arrived at my house on time. Materials and equipment were ready to go. They work and cleaned up afterwards. Very efficient. I'm already planning on hiring him again.
Description of Work: He did work in my bathroom. He did painting and updated baseboard and He replace the threshold. He also did some plumbing service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Terri H.
08/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb was the first person in my house, other than me, since March. He wore a mask and was very courteous about the fact that I am "elderly and compromised" and worried about Covid 19. He did everything quickly and found ways to fix things that were less invasive and therefore less expensive than I expected. I was pleased with his communication and punctuality and it seems everything was done well.
Description of Work: Hardwired smoke and CO2 detector repair and replacement, minor plumbing, sliding door repair.

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

Karen T.
08/2020
5.0
appliance repair, flooring contractor, doors
  + 1 more
Herb installed a front door and hardwood floor for us. He was very fair, dependable, and professional. He worked very hard and had to repair others mistakes of contractors we hired previously but was faithful to his original estimate. He did a fantastic job and our house looks great!
Description of Work: Door installation, floor installation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna C.
05/2020
1.0
handyman service, house painters
  + 0 more
First day he worked on one side of the house filling the cracks with ready to use cement. Second day worked half day he finished scraping off the loose paint did some more corking around the foundation not though job as they were gaps in between that were not filled. And there was still loose debris on the foundation that needed to be removed. He came back 6 days later in the afternoon of course I told him that the job that he promised he could do was not what I paid him for. That’s when he told me that the foundation could not be painted, after all this back and forth....I told him to leave. Unprofessional, he should have stated this when he came to look at the job and said he could repair. He gave me a price of 950.00 with a 400.00 deposit to hold the date so he could come because I wanted the job to be done before Memorial Day. Of course I wanted some of my money back he said that was labor and material which he could only supply 1 receipt of 13 dollars. I paid 400 did not get anything out of it. Lesson learned, next time get a referral for any jobs. Very disappointed, never had an experience like this will not use this app again.
Description of Work: External painting of home cement foundation and fixing cracked spots where needed before painting.

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


Response from Herb Travis Handyman Services
It's a shame that this situation happened. The cement work I performed alone, was worth $700.00, plus, the 5 - plus buckets of cement mix, and a total over 15hrs into the job. Basically, the job was "written up" as.... 1.) " Chip away loose debris from foundation" 2.) " Fill holes in foundation with Quikrete cement." 3.) " Paint 2 coats of "Drylok" over cement. I spent the whole first day, filling the concrete on the customers house. There were huge sections of missing concrete. It is a physical, long day, mixing 7-9 buckets, which set very quickly, so you have to use it right away, (3 min or so). I have pictures of the shoddy caulk all around the house. I spent time peeling and scraping that off also. When I started chipping the foundation, I began questioning whether or not the Drylok was going to eventuallty peel the entire surface of paint. Myself being a Handyman, have not come accross this particular dilemna in the past. So after trying to wire brush a section, I realized the customer was going to have to get a cement expert, to rectify the surface properly. I, for a labor total of $950, did not have the means to efficiently remove all the paint properly, to complete the task. So I spoke with the customer, and told her I recommended having a cement "expert" come in to properly coat the foundation. I also said she did not owe me any money, ( 15 hrs into the job, 3 trips, plus $100 ish in materials.. I have receipts) She had given me a $400.00 deposit, so she was not owed anything. She got very upset with me, because she knew the cost will be much more than she thought it would be. Somehow, that was my fault...being honest isnt easy, but it makes me sleep well at night.

JAMES B.
04/2020
5.0
handyman service, basement waterproofing, house painters, doors
  + 2 more
EXCELLENT JOB THEY REMOVED DOORS AND ASSEMBLY GROUND OFF ALL RUST RESURFACED FOUNDATION,RESEALED AND REFASTENED DOOR ASSEMBLY AFTER APPLYING GASKET MATERIAL .PAINTED DOORS AND ASSEMBLY...….THAT NIGHT IT RAINED.RAINED NOT A DROP OF WATER IN THE BASEMENT !!!
Description of Work: BULKHEAD DOORS LEAKING

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rebecca W.
02/2020
5.0
ceramic tile, countertops, flooring contractor, handyman service, lighting, home remodeling, doors
  + 5 more
Herb was amazing he came in to remodel my bathroom, he was minimally invasive while he was here in fact he was very kind and courteous! Not to mention it is now I place I dont regret spending time in! Thanks Herb! See you again soon for my roof!
Description of Work: Bathroom remodel

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
$5,000

Ken W.
11/2019
5.0
electrician, handyman service, roofing, replacement windows
  + 2 more
Herb did a great job. His responses were always timely and clear. He properly diagnosed and fixed issues that others either did not understand or did not take the time to do right. The price was very fair, and the quality was excellent. I hope to work with him again in the future.
Description of Work: Remove heat cable from roof, fix window leak from water runoff, fix electrical wiring in bathroom.

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

Tim H.
09/2019
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb was responsive prior to scheduling job with estimate and reviewing materials (pictures) to provide an estimate. He gave a range for the service cost. Job went smooth and completed as promised overcoming a number of obstacles with fitting the new window. Final cost for her services were at the lower end of the pre-job estimate. See before and after pictures below.
Description of Work: Replace a rotted second floor octagon window with vinyl replacement.

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

Susana V.
01/2019
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Not well. Spoke a lot about his personal life. Quoted $200 minimum per visit although I read on Angie’s List where he referenced $100 to others. Too many exchanges via text. Would not provide basic documentation which he should have readily available.
Description of Work: Basic handyman tasks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0


Response from Herb Travis Handyman Services
I told [Member Name Removed] I would meet her in person to show her my personal information, that I do not email or text to anybody. She then got very aggravated that I would not email it over to her. At that point, she then told me she would keep her search going. So I guess I would give her an F as a customer. Contractors don't need to waste time like this.

Gerald B.
10/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Super responsive, did a great job, and corrected issues with previous hire. Would definitely, and will definitely hire Herb again.
Description of Work: Replace pine corner boards on shed, door, exterior door frame. Also replaced along the bottom to impede rot of Text 1-11.

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
$500

Carol T.
09/2018
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He contacted me via text introducing himself and inquiring about the project. I texted him my requests with a few pix of the windows. He suggested he could do the job but would I be interested in having him get me new windows. I replied that this was not an option and to please forward an estimate on repairing \ reroping my original windows (on my 1900's Whaler's house). A week later I texted again asking for the estimate. A week later I called and left a message without a response. I guess he didn't want the job. It would be nice if he had advised me as such.
Description of Work: window weights \ rope repair and\or replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Herb Travis Handyman Services
First of all, I advised [Member Name Removed] it would not be worth repairing the weighted windows. She insisted she wanted to repair them. I was trying to come up with another solution, and my old phone died, losing half of my contacts, which included [Member Name Removed]. There was no intention of forgetting her. I really wished she would have called me, instead of just going to the Angie's List Business Center and giving me a derogatory grade. I am extremely busy, and people need to understand that for good service, sometimes you have to wait a little while. I guess this goes into the category of you can't please everyone. Unfortunately, the derogatory grade she gave me, looks bad for me.

Maureen E.
08/2018
4.0
fencing, handyman service
  + 0 more
It went well except for the fact that they tore up a separate section that was a separate wooden section. I didn't realize it until work was done. My main issue is that I have two large pieces of wood with nails sticking out. One piece I could return to its original place but it is too heavy for me to do on my own.
Description of Work: repair a fence

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

Kelly K.
07/2018
5.0
drywall, fencing, handyman service, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 4 more
Herb is very detailed - he was punctual, does quality work and his price is a fair price. He does not leave a mess - he did everything he said he would do. No drama - very professional. Will hire him again.
Description of Work: Herb repaired various household 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
$1,700

Janet T.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. Item picked up at store and brought to my house. Old unit taken. On time, cleaned up after themselves, courteous.
Description of Work: Toilet unit 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

Jo-Ann A.
06/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb was very prompt in his response and project updates and was able to take care of a few minor home repairs I could not do myself. He was professional and completed the job as discussed. He charges by the job plus materials and provides an itemized bill..
Description of Work: Greenboard for porch ceiling installed and other minor repairs

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
$1,445

Lorraine S.
05/2018
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 2 more
Herb was responsive, prompt, knowledgeable, reasonably priced and very neat.
Description of Work: Herb did various odd jobs around the house. Installed new smoke alarms, fixed light in bathroom, installed new kitchen faucet, doorbell, outside light, etc.

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
$600

Jason T.
05/2018
2.0
handyman service, moving companies
  + 0 more
We needed a new tub carried up to our third floor. I spoke with Herb on the phone and answered all his questions; I told him the tub weighed 200 lbs. He agreed to send some guys the next morning to carry it upstairs for $150. The guys who came were nice and accomplished the job. I paid them and they left. A few hours later, I received a call from Herb wanting another $150. He said that I never told him it was a jacuzzi tub and that $150 was only for a "regular tub". I reminded him that I told him the tub was 200 lbs. He claimed it was 300 lbs; I'm not sure how he could ascertain that since he wasn't present when the work was performed. Plus, the bill of lading from the shipping company showed the tub weighed 196 lbs. He hung up the phone in a huff. He was very unprofessional.
Description of Work: Carry a tub upstairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$150

Response from Herb Travis Handyman Services
When we initially spoke on the phone, there was no mention of a jacuzzi tub. It would have been $250 if he had told me it was a jacuzzi tub. This is what you take on by doing small jobs, but it won't deter me. Thank you to all concerned.

Patricia D.
04/2018
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
Herb always goes above and beyond to provide excellent service. He is friendly and courteous and is great at returning phone calls. He is my "go to" person when I need a job done and done well! I heartily recommend him for all kinds of jobs.
Description of Work: Doorbell installation and some miscellaneous small jobs

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

Phyllis W.
12/2017
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Awful. This guy is dishonest. and a bs artist. He punched a hole in a wall while trying to hang a small object. Said he'd come back to repair it when he had time. Sound like a make-good, right? When I finally got him to agree to a time, he wanted $100 to repair the damage he made! He said he does not accept responsibility for damages. What??? I am new to this area and hired this man based on his reviews which I obviously regret. Incidentally, he would not take a credit card and insisted on cash or check, which I was told AFTER the job was done. I paid him in full and shouldn't have until the repair was made. Get someone else who's honest and will do the job for half the price in half the time!!!!
Description of Work: I hired this man to do simple handyman services. He talked more than he worked. Denied he had an hourly rate, then charged a ridiculous amount based on $75/hr. which I would never have paid, had I known and he'd been truthful.

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


Response from Herb Travis Handyman Services
Well, this is actually a case of people trying to take advantage of my business. As I recall, she was very friendly. Everybody knows in this business that to drive any vehicle to anyone's house, is a minimum of $100. Even for the smallest things. I was at her house for three and a half hours, not including driving there and back. I hung at least 10 pictures, assembled a computer system, moved several tables around, and was more than helpful. When I was done, I told her the amount, which was more than fair to begin with, and she talked me down. I agreed, figuring that it is a relationship between a customer and a service provider that I will be doing several more things for her in the future. So I had no problem working with her. While attempting to hang one fixture on a certain part of her wall, I explained to her, that her walls were horsehair plaster-very fragile, and it could make the hole too big for any anchors. So, after trying several ways to make this work, a hole developed that was too big to insert any type of anchors. I told her that when I came back, I would patch the hole for her, and do a few more things. I really don't understand it, but I know nobody else goes to her house for free. Herb Travis. ps. I have copies of the actual invoice.

Cassandra B.
11/2017
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tried to call to schedule an estimate for work, but their mailbox is full and will not accept messages. Why bother having a business if you can clean out your voicemail.
Description of Work: Tried to call to schedule an estimate for work, but their mailbox is full and will not accept messages. Why bother having a business if you can clean out your voicemail.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Herb Travis Handyman Services
First of all, I apologize for not getting back to you. I have had four surgeries on my left knee, my brother and his wife both passed away within 10 days of each other in September. During all this, I then moved into his house. I do apologize for not being available, but I hope you will understand. Thank you, Herb Travis.

Robert P.
10/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb was punctual and polite. He fixed two of my kitchen cabinets and they're working perfectly now. I would highly recommend him for any job around the house.
Description of Work: Cabinet repair

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

Jonathan F.
10/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb was professional and worked for many hours until the job was done correctly. I am in the process of 100% redoing the bathroom studs-up, and needed a new fan installed. There was never one installed before, and Herb knew what to do to correctly and safely install the fan, vent hose, and the outside vent. He also took existing wiring that ran to an unused baseboard heater above the bathroom, cut the wire, installed a junction box, and ran new 12/2 wire throughout the bathroom, drilling through the wall studs to conceal the wire behind drywall. He installed a new GFCI outlet, a junction for a vanity light when I am ready to install one, and a switch for the fan and a switch for the vanity. I am satisfied with the results.
Description of Work: Install bathroom fan (drill hole through house, install cover, install and wire fan), run new wiring throughout bathroom, wiring switches.

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
$1,050

Mark T.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I supplied the faucets, Herb's team supplied the labor and know-how. The job came in at the estimated price plus an extra $40 for parts needed, and everything is in good working order. Herb was very responsive and even got his team to arrive earlier to accommodate my schedule.
Description of Work: Remove and replace kitchen faucet, bathroom faucets, and outdoor faucet.

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
$490

Laurie F.
11/2016
5.0
drywall, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 2 more
Very well, he went over everything and was honest, felt very comfortable working with him.
Description of Work: Bathroom renovation

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

Dionne G.
10/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
Excellent. Clean, on time, nice man. He listened. He did everything. He showed up on time. He cleaned up after himself. Everything he did worked well. He did the job.
Description of Work: He did electrical work and trim work.

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
$600

Contact information

28 Clemence St, Cranston, RI 02920


Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
GC-21872
Trade License Locale
RI
Trade License Authority
Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Trade License Expiration
12/23/2025
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Drywall,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Interior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Lighting,
Doors,
Exterior Painting,
Fencing

FAQ

Herb Travis Handyman Services is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Herb Travis Handyman Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Zelle
Yes, Herb Travis Handyman Services offers free project estimates.
No, Herb Travis Handyman Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Herb Travis Handyman Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Herb Travis Handyman Services does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Herb Travis Handyman Services offers warranties.
Herb Travis Handyman Services offers the following services: Handymen, carpentry, plumbing, drywall, painting, decks, sheds, plank flooring, leak repair and clean-up, roofing, doors, windows, garbage disposals, dishwashers, ceramic tile, cabinets, electrical, kitchen & bath remodeling, garage and basement remodeling, furniture repair, and restoring, live sound/ PA services also available.
Wallpapering.

Contact information

28 Clemence St, Cranston, RI 02920


Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM