For all inquiries, please call or text (703) 281-4185. Will not respond to emails or messages through the message center. We have been serving Northern Virginia since 1992. We have Virginia class B license for projects up to $120,000, but will do virtually any project or repair inside you home. We do have a $175 minimum house call fee that includes the first hour of work. After that it is $75 per hour fee for smaller projects. Larger projects are based on a lower hourly rate which is included in the over all project estimate. The cost is generally determined by the job but some areas such as exterior carpentry may be billed hourly due to the unpredictable nature of the work. We may find more work up close or underneath visibly damaged areas. All employees speak English well. We are also able to communicate in Spanish, Cechua or Italian (just in case). We are covered by general liability insurance, disability insurance, workers comp, and heath insurance. I treat my employees and my customers, in the same manner I wish to be treated myself. We have been Angies list supper service award winners for the past 11 years. We care about our workmanship and our customers and I think that is reflected in our awards. Thank you for considering us for your projects.
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Handyman services. Kitchen and bath remodeling. Tile work. Carpentry. Interior and exterior painting.
Services we don't offer
screening, painting exterior above 2 stories & large area vinyl flooring.
The work was excellent and he worked me in and did it in a timely manner.
Description of Work: They repaired 2 columns in the front of my house. They had rotted wood.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Shahron W.
09/2010
5.0
house painters, handyman service
+ 0 more
Awesome experience. I wasn't even at home while the work was being done, but it was completed perfectly, and the door locked after they had cleaned up and taken away all trash.
Description of Work: I had a great deal of rotten wood around the front door area and the exterior, windows, patio doors, and moulding on the front and back sides of my townhouse. The wood needed to be replaced, caulked, and painted. I also needed the rusted hand railings on the front steps prepped and painted, and the faded front door painted. I received a very detailed estimate, and after accepting the estimate, was given a start date that fit both my and the contractor's schedule. On the start date, the owner and his team arrived exactly on time, finished on time, on budget, and with no mess. In fact, everything was so clean, you would never know there had been workmen around, save for the sparkling new wood trim, front door, and railings that looked like new.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,111
Anne D.
06/2010
5.0
decks, doors, handyman service
+ 1 more
Will was very responsive and professional from the beginning. Out of several calls I made for estimates he responded most promptly and was at my house for an estimate within a couple of days. He also took the time to talk through repair options for us and answer questions while he was doing the estimate. He provided a written estimate and the charge was as stated for the work. He scheduled the work promptly, showed up on time and he and his crew (one other person for my job) worked efficiently. I would hire him again if we need something done.
Description of Work: Replace warped deck boards, powerwash and seal deck, rehang patio screen door, paint trim around patio doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Mary K.
06/2010
5.0
ceiling fans, handyman service, woodworking
+ 1 more
Great! Would highly recommend. Great communication. Good quality of work.
Description of Work: Painted and installed 8 sets of wooden shutters; painted garage door. Installed ceiling fans, bathroom fan. Fixed rotted wood frames, and various odds and ends.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Jayna K.
05/2010
5.0
decks, electrician, house painters, remodeling, handyman service, outdoor lighting, lighting
+ 5 more
Yet again, Will and his crew have done an excellent job on a variety of repair issues I had following the massive snowstorms last winter. And as usual, the house looked far better when they left than when they arrived!
Description of Work: They fixed exterior trim damage (and painted it), interior water damage due to a leak, replaced a damaged exterior light fixture, replaced rotted wood on the porch (and painted).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Audra C.
05/2010
5.0
decks, house painters, handyman service
+ 1 more
Fabulous, from start to finish! Will and his crew did a thorough inspection of our columns and spent most of their time on the most important first step -- the prep! They scraped loose paint, hand-washed the columns, filled cracks with spackle, made sure everything was dry before proceeding to the next step: sanding the filled areas, vacuuming to remove dust and then sanding again to ensure proper adhesion of the primer and paint, and finally priming and painting. Will color-matched the paint precisely to our specifications, using the highest-quality grade paint available. We were also impressed by how much care Umberto and Marco took to ensure nearby plants and shrubs were adequately tarped and protected. Immediately afterward, they cleaned up behind themselves so well we'd have never known a crew had been in our front yard. The end result? Beautiful, gleaming columns with the best paint job in town. Our neighbors are now jealous!
Description of Work: Will and his crew (Umberto and Marco, and for part of one morning Will's daughter) cleaned, scraped, filled, sanded, primed, and painted 4 massive columns on the front exterior of our home. We can't say enough about their outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail and professionalism. Absolutely the best paint job by top-notch pros we've ever had on these columns in the 20+ years we've lived in our home. Will, you and your crew have earned our trust and deserve the highest possible rating on Angie's list!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Audra C.
05/2010
5.0
closet systems, house painters, remodeling, handyman service, contractors, woodworking
+ 4 more
I consider Will a master craftsman rather than a handyman -- a true class act in a world that sorely needs more professionals with integrity, who pay attention to detail, deliver amazing quality at a good price -- and leave the work site spotless to boot! Repairing the exterior column required not only construction skill, but ingenuity. After removing rotted wood in several places, Will reinforced the interior column and beautifully replicated the curvature of the exterior column so that it resulted in a smooth, seamless, weather-tight finish, ready for final painting. We've had work done on these exterior columns by other workmen before, but never with this level of excellence. Will's attention to detail craftsmanship was also reflected in the work on our two closets, which now look far better than I expected -- and hugely better after the shelves pulled out of our drywall. It's evident Will has considerable on-the-job knowledge. What sets him apart in this world of often-mediocre workmen is that he also delivers exceptional quality on schedule and on budget, tells you the steps he's taking and why, cleans every bit of dust or debris on the job site -- and wraps it all in a smile and can-do attitude. He's a rare gem of a person and craftsman. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Will repaired rotted wood in several places on a massive wood column on the exterior of our home. He also installed pre-primed wood reinforcements and reinstalled shelving in two closets that were damaged when the shelves came loose from their fixtures in the drywall. Phenomenal results on both projects!
Will Grant was the person that came out and did the work. We spent $1200 on that work. He is honest in terms of giving me the best value in terms of the solution to the problem. He was very resourceful in terms of some of the things he repaired. If it is a bigger job than he can handle, he will let you know and he is just terrific. I have never asked before, a handyman for business cards to hand out, he is that good. He took care of him and I have to call him for some outside work as well.
Description of Work: We used The Handyman Can LLC within the last month and he fixed toilets, electrical, painted, fixed wood rot and doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
NANCY M.
04/2010
5.0
drywall, handyman service
+ 0 more
I have used this company for lots of things. This was probably the biggest job and most expensive. They patched several walls, several ceilings, painted everything. You would never know I had so much damage!
Description of Work: Lots of ceiling and wall damage from leaking roof from the recent snow storms.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Susan D.
04/2010
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
He is very good and gets the job done. He is busy and has a lot of customers. I'm not sure if you can get him as quickly as you would like.
Description of Work: I used The Handyman Can for a series of jobs. He did fixer-upper things.
Rating Category
Rating 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 R.
03/2010
5.0
doors, handyman service, insulation, plumbing
+ 2 more
I called Will Grant because my front door sweep was quite deteriorated. Over the winter, I just put a carpet up against it, but it really needed repair. He told me he was booked several weeks out, but since it was a small job he would try to fit me in. A few days later he said he could come and came on time and quickly repaired the door. I had mentioned an area where insulation was removed for a repair in the basement and I thought it needed replacement. Will looked at it and said it could just be cleaned up and did not need replacement since the area was totally underground. Then he repaired a toilet flap that was misaligned and leaking. The bill was less than his over the phone guestimate. Will was courteous and professional and on time. I will use him again when I need a handyman.
Description of Work: Replaced door sweep on front door, repaired toilet, advised on insulation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
KATHLEEN L.
02/2010
5.0
handyman service, window treatments
+ 0 more
I have used him a couple of times. He is wonderful. He told me later that he felt he had overcharged and I told him it was fine. He is very honest. He either fits me in if he can or schedules me. He is very reliable. He does excellent work. He tells me if he can't do something, so I always know what I am going to get.
Description of Work: The Handyman Can came out a month ago and installed 3 sets of honeycomb cordless shades.
Overall, everything went very well. The estimate was clear and detailed, and the final price matched the estimate (mostly labor). Scheduling the work was a bit different than I had expected - we didn't confirm a date until roughly a week after the estimate. But, all appointments were on time, the work was done quickly, and so far we're happy with the quality. We also asked for some other estimates to do additional work, and will be looking to complete those projects relatively soon.
Description of Work: Moved a light fixture, replaced with a ceiling fan. Misc. small electrical/wiring jobs, replaced a toilet, straightened entry door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
James C.
02/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Will Grant was incredibly professional and courteous during the estimate. He went out of his way to examine what would be needed for the job and even offered advice on paint colors and quality. Other painters barely looked at the condo before providing estimates. Will's was slightly higher than another estimate, but I was swayed by his attitude and thoroughness. The job went off without a hitch, starting and finishing on time. The quality was awesome. He takes great pride in his work.
Description of Work: They painted all walls and trim in my 3 BR condominium
On time, efficient, capable, and the price was as expected.
Description of Work: Replaced a leaky refrigerator supply line, drywall patch and additional plumbing fixture repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Jayna K.
01/2010
5.0
countertops, electrician, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling, lighting, plumbing
+ 5 more
Will and his crew did an amazing job, start to finish. The job took about a week and a half, as expected, and I couldn't believe how clean they left the place at the end of each day. The tile looks fantastic, as do the walls and trim (which were not left in great shape by the previous owner and renters) -- they paid close attention to detail, which really shows! In addition to quality work, Will was great about being flexible on the dates for the remodeling, since I had an unexpectedly delayed tile and tub shipment. Plus, the estimate was right on target and even came in at the low end. Not only would I use their services again, I've already scheduled them to remodel my guest bathroom as well! (Where, I should note, Will figured out a persistent problem with a shower leak that another plumber had totally mis-diagnosed.)
Description of Work: Full master bathroom remodeling, including tile replacement, tub replacement, new toilet, new trim, new countertops, new fixtures, painting, etc., and also shrinking a kitchen cabinet to fit above a new over-the-range microwave oven. (Cost above does not include materials, which I had ordered and had on site.)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Lisa K.
12/2009
5.0
handyman service, lighting
+ 0 more
Went great. I called at 11:15 a.m. and Will, himself, answered. He agreed that it was a pretty precarious situation and came over an hour later to do the job. I was so happy to get it done right away. It's up good and solid now.
Description of Work: Remounted a 48-inch fluorescent light fixture in the kitchen that had fallen from the ceiling due to loosening of the drywall around the brackets. The fixture was dangling from a single power wire.
Will and his workers were professional, friendly, and helpful. I would recommend him to anybody needing such services, and plan on hiring him again next spring to paint my house and replace some more spots of rot that were discovered once the other wood had been removed.
Description of Work: Due to wood rot, I needed my front door and frame replaced, the trim around a sliding glass door replaced, the bottom frame of a second story window replaced, and a small corner piece of wood along my chimney replaced. I also needed the wood in the corner of my roof behind the gutter replaced due to squirrel activity.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Arnold S.
11/2009
5.0
house painters, handyman service, contractors
+ 1 more
Will did a great job. The house looks excellent. It took about 5 full working days for the project to be completed. He was punctual and the ultimate cost was pretty much the same as the estimate (he discovered he needed to replace an extra piece of rotten wood but I understood that could be the case at the outset). He did a few extras too, like touching up the storm windows that had faded from the sun. He worked diligently to try to fix an unusually-shaped window that had some rotten wood, It would have been costly and difficult to replace the window but Will believes we will not have to replace it for 5 years or so. I didn't get other estimates so I can't say how his pricing compares to other contractors. However, I know that the work Will did was careful and the house looks great!
Description of Work: Will and his team replaced rotten wood on the exterior of our house and painted the exterior of our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Suvendu P.
11/2009
5.0
woodworking
+ -1 more
The person who came out did a great job. He came when he said he will come gave priority to my work. The price was a bit high. He was very professional, polite and stayed overtime to do the work.
Description of Work: The Handyman Can LLC came out and gave an estimate.
Outstanding Service! Will Grant of The Handyman Can LLC took my call and scheduled a visit for 1 hour later. He assessed my needs on site and recommended against a 'repair' I thought I needed by identifying the root cause that lay elsewhere and cost much less to fix. Will worked quickly and did all the work we needed done in a very professional and friendly manner. He is a true handyman, and we plan to use his services again soon.
Description of Work: Clean and caulk windows, replace and install 2 lights in upstairs hallway on 2-way switches, that had been somewhat poorly installed by builder 20 years ago, and cut and installed new threshold between front hallway and kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Ken G.
10/2009
5.0
drain cleaning, handyman service, home remodeling, plumbing
+ 2 more
I called Will on Monday morning looking to schedule an estimate. We talked that day, and agreed to meet on Tuesday at the house. He was right on time, and gave me a good sense of what the repairs would require. He is pretty busy this week, but my mom is coming to visit this weekend, and we hoped to have the repairs in place--so we scheduled an appointment for Thursday mid-morning. Wednesday my daughter developed a cough, and I called Will to let him know as fair warning in case he might wish to reschedule. Nope, no problem, he can come anyway. Then Thursday morning my daughter had an earache, fever, and my other daughter had an earache. We don't mess around with earaches due to past problems, so my wife took the girls to the doc. She came back with the girls while Will was working, it turns out they both have the flu. Will was a good sport about it, and didn't complain about finishing the job. The girls watched TV in the basement, though they sometimes came by the kitchen to inspect the progress before we sent them down again. Will was a great sport about it. In the end, the job came in exactly as quoted, the faucets look (and work) great, and we're quite relieved to have this work out of the way. Thanks again Will!
Description of Work: For $420, Will replaced our kitchen faucet, replaced warped/damaged cabinet lining due to the leak, replaced a bathroom faucet cartridge, recaulked the bathtub tile, unclogged a sink, and replaced a damaged water shutoff valve. Cost does not include the $40 cartridge (he supplied) or the $120 faucet (I picked up at Lowe's) Yowza, great work at a great price!
Will is creative at solving little problems that were driving us crazy. He responded quickly to our request for help, and fit us into his busy schedule within a few days.
Description of Work: aligned a door so the lock worked nailed in floor moulding changed an extremely high light bulb in our family room replaced a bulb socket in our hallway adjusted a dishwasher so the door would close
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
James P.
09/2009
5.0
drywall, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
I had several issues, most of which were the result of work that a previous contractor had done. One problem the contractor couldn't fix, and the others he didn't want to fix. So, I called Will, and he was fantastic. He spent a lot of time with me on the phone during our initial conversation to make sure he understood exactly what my problems were. Then, he was able to squeeze me in a couple days later. Upon arrival, he looked at the work to be done and gave me an accurate estimate on the spot. He was extremely friendly and nice, and made sure he explained everything he needed to do in the perfect amount of detail. We agreed on what he was going to do, and then he worked diligently to get the job done. I'm happy to say that his finished products look excellent! I am quite detail-oriented, and am extremely happy with the work he did! Will is my go-to handyman from now on!!!
Description of Work: Fixed a light fixture mounting issue, replaced bathtub pop up and drain overflow, replaced a triple light switch box, and touched up a patch of drywall.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Plumbing,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Lighting,
Electrical,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Exterior Painting,
Unfinished Carpentry
FAQ
The Handyman Can LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The Handyman Can LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Visa
Yes, The Handyman Can LLC offers free project estimates.
No, The Handyman Can LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Handyman Can LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Handyman Can LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Handyman Can LLC offers warranties.
The Handyman Can LLC offers the following services: Handyman services. Kitchen and bath remodeling. Tile work. Carpentry. Interior and exterior painting.
screening, painting exterior above 2 stories & large area vinyl flooring.