Jim the Handyman

Handyman Services, Doors, Drywall,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

Jim The Handyman is a family run handyman business established in 1984 in Northern Virginia. We offer a wide range of services and free estimates, so we can get your home to-do list checked off, and your house in tip top shape! Jim The Handyman specializes in the home improvement and repair industry with our core competencies being carpentry, drywall, door installation and repair, screen and window repair, tiling and tile repair, caulking, painting, pressure washing, furniture repair and assembly, light bulb and filter replacement, odd jobs, and small jobs. We pride ourselves on our quality work, cleanliness, and trustworthy service. We’re licensed and insured, and have references on hand for your peace of mind. Give us a call so we can get your house in tip-top shape!

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Carpentry, Caulking, Door Repair & Installation, Drywall Repair, Furniture Repair & Assembly, Furnace & AC Filter Replacement, Painting (Interior & Exterior), Door & Window Re-screening, Tiling & Tile Repair, Sliding Door Roller Repair, Screen & Storm Door Repair, Window Glass Repair, Pressure Washing, Window Treatment Installation (Curtain Rods, etc.), Light Bulb Replacement, Misc. & Odd Jobs

Services we don't offer

Wood flooring installation, Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, Electrical work, Plumbing work, Roofing, Remodeling

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8510 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

Filter reviews by category

Showing 176-200 of 510 reviews

Ann B.
03/2015
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
Wonderful! Everything he did was perfect.
Description of Work: He re-caulked my bath tub and replaced a cracked tile. Replaced the O-rings in my shower head, which was leaky. He spackled and repainted a small area in the kitchen. He put up a small area of wall paper where I had a cabinet taken out. He also painted around a ceiling fixture I had installed. It was about 5-6 hours of work total.

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
$550

Response from Jim the Handyman
We also want to add that we enjoyed working for you!! Thanks again!! Jim Taylor

PAMELA H.
02/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was very good, professional, and we were very pleased with the work.
Description of Work: He did a little of everything around the house: caulking all around the house in the kitchen and bathrooms, put up some big mirror, and installed curtain rods.

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

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you!! Jim Taylor

Bill B.
01/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, remodeling
  + 1 more
Company provided estimate and then completed subsequent work to make basement drywall repairs. They reflected very good communication both in setting up and confirming appointments for estimate and work to be performed. Showed up on time in both instances, as well. I thought the cost for the work was fair. I was equally impressed with Mr. Harris, who actually performed the work. He was on time and did a very good job making the repairs. I would gladly use this company again.
Description of Work: Repaired basement drywall.

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
$360

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you so much for the report and feedback!!! Jim Taylor

ERIC B.
01/2015
5.0
handyman service, masonry, replacement windows, woodworking, doors
  + 3 more
Estimate was simple, prompt & very clear; made the choice to go with Jim very straightforward. Follow-up from the office, scheduling & getting all the details lined-up was also very straightforward. Work was done promptly, very efficiently, met all our requests/expectations, and cleanup / wrap-up was super. Cost was very reasonable for such a top-notch job. We couldn't be more pleased.
Description of Work: Replaced a screen door, did masonary repairs on fireplace hearth & capstones on brickwork at top & base of stairs, and replaced exterior trim on windows (that was rotting), and repaired interior pocket 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
$1,100

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you for the wonderful review!!! Jim Taylor

Ruth W.
01/2015
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The quality of the work was very good. The individuals who performed the work were very professional. However, they don't guarantee their work. My main gripe, however, occurred when I realized they did not caulk the soap holder which is part of the tub. When I contacted the office manager, her comment was "it wasn't on the list" and for someone to come back would cost an additional $85 for the house visit which excluded the cost to perform the work. I felt the soap holder, although located on the wall by the tub, should have been re-caulked as part of the overall project. The Office Manager was extremely rude, abrupt and abrasive in her response to me. The low ratings for Responsiveness and Professionalism relate to the Office Manager and NOT to the men who did the work. For that reason, I have given an overall rating of "C' and I would not use this company again.
Description of Work: Installed 4 smoke detectors; patched hole in powder room; re-screened basement screen door; replaced toilet paper and towel bars in master bathroom; replaced toilet paper holder, towel bar and door hook in 2nd bathroom; remove bedroom valance; adjust office bi-fold door; re-caulk and grout tub in 2nd bathroom

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

$770

Response from Jim the Handyman
We are very sorry that you had an unpleasant experience with us. We encourage customers to review the work before our technicians leave the premises, and our technicians typically do a walk through with the customer too, if they are home of course. In addition, we also send out the written estimates prior to the job being booked, and ask customers if they are going to proceed with all of the items on the list. None the less, it sounds like there was a miscommunication on your caulking job, and we have taken steps to decrease this already rare occurrence. This includes streamlining our estimate and job appointment making process, getting a confirmation on the estimate with the customer ahead of time, and training new staff so we can ensure all our customers are treated with respect and care. Again, we truly apologize for the experience you had and we can only hope you'll give us a second chance now that we've made the necessary changes to our business practices.

Felicia R.
12/2014
5.0
custom cabinets, ceramic tile, handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, replacement windows, doors
  + 5 more
From start to finish, the entire experience with "Jim The Handyman" was top-notch. Everyone we worked with was professional, courteous, and helpful. Dave (the repairman) did an excellent job. He is extremely knowledgeable, answered all of our questions, and completed the work in an efficient and timely manner. Roz (the scheduler and telephone contact) was friendly, easy to work with and very helpful. They all work together well and make the process a pleasant experience for the customer. We would recommend "Jim The Handman" to anyone needing home repairs. We will definitely use their services again.
Description of Work: Caulked shower and installed new shower head in Master Bath. Caulked the top of windowframes of 11 windows and two sets of french doors. Made minor repair on cabinets in Laundry 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
$300

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you so much!! We enjoyed working for you!! Jim Taylor

Ken E.
12/2014
5.0
contractors, handyman service, window treatments
  + 1 more
He's very good. He was very responsive and he did top notch work. He used great materials.
Description of Work: He did repair some window trim exterior.

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
$800

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you for your great review! We hope you'll contact us for your next home project!

Ken E.
12/2014
2.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Since I had many questions, he declined to do the work. I had questions about the doors and the quality of the doors and things like that and he never got back to me. I had to do it myself. I was very disappointed since I was counting on him to do the work.
Description of Work: I tried to hire Jim the Handyman's service for some dry wall and door installation. He gave me a quote.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jim the Handyman
We are very sorry that you had an unpleasant experience with us. It sounds like there was a miscommunication somewhere in this incident. We always notify our customers, even if we can't do a job for whatever reason. None the less, we have since streamlined our estimate and job appointment making process, send out estimates within 24 hours with an invitation to the customer to comment and ask questions, in addition to training new staff so we can ensure all our customers are treated with respect and care. Again, we truly apologize for the experience you had and we can only hope you'll give us a second chance now that we've made the necessary changes to our business practices.

Paul C.
12/2014
5.0
closet systems, handyman service
  + 0 more
The contractor arrived 15 minutes into the 2 hour window I had been given. We discussed the job and he went to work right away. He made a suggestion to use new fasteners that he could provide instead of trying to re-use the old ones and I agreed. He moved all of the contents out of the closet and put everything back when he was done. I am very pleased with the work. I was told when I made the appointment that the job would be estimated before any work was done. He did not provide an estimate nor did I ask for one prior to him beginning work.
Description of Work: Lowered a shelf in coat closet.

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

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thanks for the kind words!! Jim Taylor

John T.
11/2014
5.0
contractors, decks, handyman service, woodworking
  + 2 more
Very friendly and timely service. They promptly appeared for the estimate and job as scheduled. Work looks great. Nice people. Very reasonable prices. Only problem is that they are so good and so fairly priced they get a lot of business, so from the time I initially called to the time they finished the job was about 6 weeks. Overall, very pleased though. Worth the wait.
Description of Work: Replace rotted wooden support post for a porch portico. Repair rotted area of garage door frame. Minor repair to fence gates.

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
$395

Response from Jim the Handyman
Sir, We thank you for the wonderful review! We are sorry that it took 6 weeks to complete, but there is typically no where near a 6 week wait. However, we had a lot of rain in October, so we got behind since we couldn't do any outdoor work. We will admit, our prices are very fair for our trained and experienced technicians, so this does make the wait longer. However, we've hired and trained more technicians too, so usually the wait is no more than a few business days to a week. We hope you'll contact us for your next home project!

Cynthia G.
10/2014
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
The service was superb. I like the fact that I don't have to look for work for a certain fixed amount of time. The reminder calls are very helpful. During the estimate, I was able to ask questions about the work and the guy, David, was not in a hurry. He took time to explain things and some work that I thought needed to be done, I decided not to do based on his experienced advice. I was very happy with the work. my doors are all working smoothly! The sliding doors are old and he couldn't find rollers from his supplies but he did not give up. He could easily have recommended that I just replace my slider doors which would have been more expensive. INstead, he took time to look for the part in the store, came back and was able to fix it!!! Definitely will trust Jim the Handyman to help me handyman work in the future!
Description of Work: fix basement door that would not close; rollers of slider doors and main door that would not open

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
$339

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you for the wonderful review!! Jim Taylor

Bonnie G.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, window treatments
  + 1 more
Luke was the repairman. He did an outstanding job in each of the requested repairs. He was prompt, courteous, very thorough in each instance. We had the Jim the Handyman last summer for a painting job. We will be sure to use their expertise in the future!
Description of Work: Several items: installed curtain rods, repaired siding and replaced a light bulb

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
$120

Elaine S.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, glass repair, handyman service
  + 1 more
The young man who worked for me was wonderful. He involved me in the decision about each item he hung, worked quickly but carefully, was polite, considerate and respectful about everything he did. I am very happy. The first place I contacted to do this wanted over $400. Jim the Handyman charged an hourly rate, so I could get these jobs done for much less. I am more than satisfied and will certainly call them when I have chores that I cannot do myself.
Description of Work: Hanging 8-10 pictures, installing a whiteboard and bulletin board, fixing a light that was not working, hanging a mirror and a clock

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

Response from Jim the Handyman
We thank you for your business, you are a pleasure to work for. Jim Taylor

JAMES S.
10/2014
5.0
handyman service, masonry, remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 3 more
Very pleased with Jim the Handyman and his men Luke and Dave. They were professional, knowledgable, friendly, punctual and tidy. Our go to handyman from now on!
Description of Work: Various handyman jobs around the house (adjusting door to seal properly, replacing door trim and brickmoulding, caulking, repairing mortar in walkway and repairing window that wouldn't closed properly)

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

Response from Jim the Handyman
We enjoyed working for you also!! Thanks again for the great review!!

Todd C.
10/2014
5.0
contractors, ceramic tile, electrician, gutter repair, handyman service, woodworking, interior painters
  + 5 more
We hired Jim the Handyman to get home ready for sale. Kelly and crew did a phenomenal job in a short amount of time, and work performed was very high quality. Kelly even repaired a large crack in the ceiling at no extra charge. Crew cleaned up work areas when finished and left no trace of having been there. Can't recommend JTH enough!
Description of Work: Removed/installed shutters, built new circuit breaker panel cabinet, painted doors, repaired bathroom tiles, repaired/installed towel rack, and removed/replaced damaged fascia boards

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
$2,000

Steve K.
10/2014
5.0
decks, handyman service, deck cleaning
  + 1 more
From beginning to end the process was great - from speaking with Roz on the phone to working with Kelly on the estimate was easy and straight forward. I had met with 3 other deck companies before meeting with Kelly - every one of the deck companies wanted to replace entire railing sections, the pergola, stair stringer skirt board, deck skirt boards, etc. (the deck is only 3 years old) - Kelly came in and evaluated the job and was straight forward about what had failed (wood was very wet when the deck was built) and what needed to be replaced/addressed. Luke and Kelly showed up yesterday and did a fantastic job on rebuilding/repairing the deck. Outstanding craftsmanship and work - couldn't be happier with the results - far exceeded my expectations based on what the other deck companies were telling me could or couldn't be done.
Description of Work: Extensive deck repair to address warping wood which was compromising the deck rails.

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
$1,870

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thanks again!!! Jim Taylor

Leah M.
10/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He did nice work and his prices were very fair. He stands behind his work.
Description of Work: We've used Jim the Handyman to change the lock for us and for some small jobs.

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

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you for the review! We hope you'll contact us for your next home project!

Stephen J.
09/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
I was happy with the work and service. They arrived on time for the estimate and immediately gave me a quote for the work with a couple options. I made an appointment to have the work completed a couple weeks later. They arrived on time to do the work and completed everything quickly and the repairs look really good. I would call them again for help with future projects.
Description of Work: Patch several large holes in drywall. Paint entire bathroom ceiling and repair small area on ceiling drywall.

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
$450

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you , and please do give us a call if the need arrives!! Jim Taylor

Janelle M.
09/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was great. He just gave us a good description of what can be done and what could not be done and what options of were more costly versus less costly.
Description of Work: For handyman services we use Jim the Handyman. He did a lot of extra work.

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
$100

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you for the review! We hope you'll contact us for your next home project!

John K.
08/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, remodeling, doors
  + 2 more
The company's service desk was quite professional and responsive. Great communication throughout the entire process. The work was performed on time, done with great skill, and the results were very pleasing. Just what one would expect. Thanks!!
Description of Work: performed drywall repair near a skylight and installed a pre-hung door in new bathroom.

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

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to work for you! Jim Taylor

brian B.
07/2014
5.0
glass repair, handyman service
  + 0 more
Great job. The office manager (Roz) is very sweet and responsive. Kelly came out to do the work as promised and we are very happy customers. Will happily use them again.
Description of Work: fixed our fence and hung a mirror.

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
$385

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you for the review! We hope you'll contact us for your next home project!

Kenneth V.
07/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The work took place a couple of weeks after our free estimate. Jim was quite courteous, professional, and skilled. We will use him again.
Description of Work: After we purchased a new home, we wanted some slight modifications done. Jim took out a pet door leading outside from one of the main walls and sealed the opening. He also modified a built-in bookcase to accomodate a 50" TV. Finally, he took out a TV wall mount out of a guest room and sealed the openings for the wires.

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

Response from Jim the Handyman
Sir, Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! Jim Taylor

Susan J.
07/2014
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 1 more
Jim was terrific. I will call him again when I need something done.
Description of Work: repaired rotted windowsiles

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

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you, and please call us again!! Jim Taylor

Timothy M.
07/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Everything went very smoothly. I got an estimate but didn't get back to having the work done till 7 weeks later. But they were prompt to schedule me and do the work after I told them I had acquired all the materials. The work was done well. It took about 2 hours for each door. One was the front door to the house and the other was the house entry door thru the garage.
Description of Work: Installed 2 new house doors including door knobs, locks, and weatherstripping. I had purchased all the materials and they installed it all.

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
$440

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thank you for the wonderful review. You are a pleasure to work for!! Jim Taylor

Kathleen H.
07/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mike did very excellent work! He took his shoes off when he first entered my unit. He worked very efficiently and capably. He is also very polite and professional. He vacuumed and cleaned up the areas that he worked in. He was very careful not to spill any paint, etc. The areas that he worked on are very much improved and look so much better! I really appreciate his work and will definitely use this company, Jim the Handyman, again.
Description of Work: Mike Taylor did the work. He grouted around the bathtub and wall tiles; repaired drywall in bathroom and kitchen; did grouting in sink area of bathroom; installed under-cabinet light in kitchen; affixed light cord to wall so that it would not show much; gave the wall areas that he worked on a coat of primer.

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
$170

Response from Jim the Handyman
Thanks again!!! Jim Taylor

Contact information

2950 Chichester Ln, Fairfax, VA 22031

http://www.JimTheHandyman.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705159447
Trade License Locale
Virginia
Trade License Authority
Virginia: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
11/30/2026

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Doors,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Interior Painting,
Ceramic Tile,
Exterior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Windows,
Decks and Porches,
Deck Maintenance

FAQ

Jim the Handyman is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Jim the Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Jim the Handyman offers free project estimates.
Yes, Jim the Handyman offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Jim the Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
No, Jim the Handyman does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Jim the Handyman offers warranties.
Jim the Handyman offers the following services: Carpentry, Caulking, Door Repair & Installation, Drywall Repair, Furniture Repair & Assembly, Furnace & AC Filter Replacement, Painting (Interior & Exterior), Door & Window Re-screening, Tiling & Tile Repair, Sliding Door Roller Repair, Screen & Storm Door Repair, Window Glass Repair, Pressure Washing, Window Treatment Installation (Curtain Rods, etc.), Light Bulb Replacement, Misc. & Odd Jobs
Wood flooring installation, Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, Electrical work, Plumbing work, Roofing, Remodeling

Contact information

2950 Chichester Ln, Fairfax, VA 22031

http://www.JimTheHandyman.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM