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Handyman Today Llc

Handyman Services, Interior Painting, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Handyman Today, LLC has been a well respected handyman in the Richmond, VA area since its inception. Specializing in Small to Medium Size Home Repairs & Improvements. I believe in honesty, open communication, reliability, customer service, timeliness and managing every project I undertake in a cost effective way so that I can complete every job on time and on budget. I provide handyman services in both the public and private sectors in the Richmond, VA area, and I handle simple home improvement projects to small commercial repairs. My biggest asset is my dedicated, hardworking, safety conscious subcontractors. Anyone that walks on any of my work sites exhibits the height of professionalism at all times. I may not be the most well-known handyman in Richmond, VA or the most expensive handyman in the Richmond, VA area, but I am simply the most honest, most customer oriented handyman you will find anywhere. If you have any type of construction project, I'll consult with you, find your unique needs, and see if I can devise a solution to fit your desires and your budget. 3 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Small Renovations, Decks, Kitchens, Bathroom Renovations, Flooring, Painting

Services we don't offer

Hvac, Major Plumbing, & Electrical.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.452 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
63%
4
13%
3
8%
2
4%
1
12%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.5
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 26-50 of 52 reviews

Muriel W.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, remodeling, handyman service, siding
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: Various small projects.

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
$600

Tom P.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service, siding
  + 0 more
Great
Description of Work: Removed siding and helped insulate pipes that were freezing in the wall

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Joseph S.
06/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
work
Description of Work: Installed cabinetry in the laundry room, installed floor molding in three rooms, repaired external siding in deck area, that was water damaged. Mr. Lee was the consumate professional. Courteous, great sense of humor. There absolutely no pressure and stood with his quotes and prices. I would highly recommend Mr. Lee for any of your home improvements. My wife and I are planning more projects for Mr. Lee in the near future.

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
$1,685

WANDA S.
05/2012
3.0
decks, drywall, handyman service
  + 1 more
I did not use his services.
Description of Work: I asked for an estimate on ceiling repair and repairs and pwerwashing and staining my deck. The gentlemen came to my house that afternoon to give me an estimate but, his pricing was very high. I do however appreciate his promptness and he was very professional and curtious.

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


brenda B.
04/2012
4.0
drywall, handyman service, screen repair, interior painters
  + 2 more
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Description of Work: Mike promptly returned my phone call and responded in a timely manner in coming to see the work I wanted done. There were times in which I felt he wasn't truly understanding what I wanted and had to repeat myself to assure he understood. An estimate was made, a contract supplied. The papers of the contract were smudged with coffee stains and I was asked to make copies, which meant a trip to an office supply store for me. Initially, I felt his price was too high. We discussed it and he came down substantially. I provided a down payment as requested. When questioned, Mike told me that he would perform "most" of the work himself, however when the day come for the project to begin, he showed up with two Hispanic helpers. The first step of the project involved rescreening my porch. Mike got the helpers started then disappeared, leaving me here with them. He was gone for quite a while and I found that this was a consistent pattern throughout the projects. I felt uncomfortable not knowing who these men were. Are they legal immigrants? Are they being paid according to policy? Are their wages being reported? A decent job was done with the screening. Overall I'm satisfied with it however the screens would look better if a little tighter. The next project involved drywalling two places in my laundry room, removing old screws, patching nailholes, and finally painting the walls and ceiling. Once again, Mike brought an Hispanic man to help with the project. He dropped him off, got him started and then disappeared for most of the day, leaving me here alone with a stranger who barely understood or spoke English. Once again I was pleased with the outcome of the project. The drywalling especially, was done nicely. The painting looks nice and cleanup after the project was finished was thorough. Overall, Mike's work was okay, but not exceptional. I felt he was dishonest with me about doing the work himself and wasn't around while the projects were being done, leaving me in an environment in my home which could have been unsafe. His pricing was a little high, especially considering he wasn't doing the work himself. He mentioned that there was a place "downtown" where some contractors go to pick up workers who just show up. I don't know that Mike used this method of getting his helpers but it caused concern. What about the status of these helpers? Do they have clean records? Are they legal residents? Should they be left unsupervised in private homes?

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

$1,850

Daniel P.
10/2010
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Mike provided written estimate and scheduled date well in advance. He worked quickly and finished the job within 2 weeks (including several rain days). He invited input from us during the project. We felt comfortable leaving him to work while we were away from the house. He was respectful of the time on the weekends and let us sleep in a few hours. The paint job looks great--well worth the money.
Description of Work: Scraped and repainted wood trim on entire exterior of house.

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
$2,600

Louis W.
08/2010
4.0
countertops, handyman service, plastering, interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 3 more
Work took longer than expected. Difficult to communicate with. Disorganized. Not very professional. Quality of work was adequate. Left materials and trash on site.
Description of Work: Ceiling repair, painting, vinyl floor installation, refinished kitchen cabinets, removed wall to wall carpet. Installed ceiling light fixtures. Painted shutters.

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

$3,500

Elizabeth T.
06/2010
4.0
handyman service, siding, woodworking, house painters
  + 2 more
I've used Mike Lee before when I had a window frame, other water damaged clabbord siding and some door framing around my garage door. He had a different person do the work that time. Mike is always punctual and professional. He details what he's going to do and then follows through. It took longer to complete the job than originally planned but that was totally understandable considering all the rain we were getting over the week. He seemed a little short on staff and ended up having to do some of the work himself, so when his contractor was sick one day, it pushed out the finishing date another day. But overall, the work was done to my satisfaction and I would use him again.
Description of Work: I had some water damage that had rotted through some clabbord siding and the underside of a 2nd floor overhang. I also had some trim work under the roof line on my screened in porch. I also had gutters on the second floor of the house that were needing to me cleaned out.

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
$650

Jack P.
06/2010
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I needed several miscellaneous repairs (drywall water damage, drywall retaping in a spot or two, miscellaneous bathroom caulking, etc.) I called and left a fairly detailed message. Call was never returned.
Description of Work: No work was done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Mary Ann W.
05/2010
5.0
decks, handyman service, pressure washing, house painters, interior painters, doors
  + 4 more
Mike Lee was persistent in getting this variety of jobs done. He was careful to write out a complete contract, so we knew what to expect. He also took great care to follow the legal steps necessary for a building permit, so we now have a Chesterfield County approved deck. When you have a number jobs like this, not everything goes smoothly, but Mike was notable in his persistence. He just kept at it. Our home was built in 1975, so naturally things didn't go exactly as planned, but everything worked out. He provided very good planning advice, as well. Most notable about Handyman Today is the professionalism of all the employees. These young men worked very hard, were polite, quiet, and effective. They were a pleasure to have around. Another key asset is punctuality. If Mike said he or a member of his crew would be at my house at a certain time, they were there pretty much on the dot. In the very few cases they couldn't make it, Mike called me well in advance. Overall, this was a good experience and we think we have a quality deck and patio door, as well as our other smaller jobs. We plan to call Handyman Today again for future jobs.
Description of Work: We hired Handyman Today to power wash the house, paint our exterior handrails and an exterior door, repair a water damaged ceiling. build a deck on the back of our house and install a replacement patio 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
$4,000

Erin O.
05/2010
2.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
All 3 projects were completed, but all had errors in workmanship and quality. At first I said this wasn't a big deal, but after 6 months of living with these mistakes, they really, REALLY bug me. 1) The door frame installed was cut about 3/4" too short so there's a gap between the bottom of the frame and the floor. 2) The closet door replaced had 2 screw holes drilled in for the door knob. Every single door in our house has these holes lined up vertically at 12 and 6. He drilled them in horizontally at 3 and 9. AND, the new door knob is about 1/4" lower than the other door, so when you look at the closet doors, they're uneven. 3) The bathroom door was replaced but not properly hung. It sticks. You constantly have to slam the thing shut to get it to close all the way. It needs to be sanded in order to gett it to close properly. I'm annoyed because these should have been very simple, straightforward projects and yet, all of them have problems in workmanship. I mean, seriously, how hard is it to drill screw holes into a door so they match and are level with the other door? I hire a handyman so I do NOT have to do the work myself, and yet now I find myself going back to fix all the mistakes... so in the end, I'm not saving myself any time - and definitely not any money (especially since, if I want the door frame gap gone, I'll have to buy a whole new door frame and install it all over again). Sorry, but I don't think I'll be calling Mike again for any future projects.
Description of Work: Replaced 2 interior doors. Replaced cracked/split door frame.

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

$180

Michele C.
05/2010
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He showed up 20 minutes late and his estimate was 2-4 times higher than the other estimates I got.
Description of Work: Estimate to repair door jamb.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0


Judith M.
04/2010
5.0
decks, handyman service, deck cleaning, pressure washing
  + 2 more
Decks were horribly stained and discolored. He power washed house and decks and stained decks. It made a 1000% improvement in the look of our house. His helpers were on time, polite, and cleaned up after themselves. A most professional job and the best price on the estimates.
Description of Work: Power washed house and decks. Stained decks.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

Gerald F H.
04/2010
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We spoke to the handyman, but we haven’t yet used his services. My overall experience was good.
Description of Work: We received an estimate from Handyman Today less than a month ago for a lot of miscellaneous work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Judith M.
04/2010
5.0
handyman service, deck cleaning, pressure washing, woodworking, house painters
  + 3 more
Professional job completed on time and with no fuss.
Description of Work: We had a koi pond built into the deck which needed to be removed and the deck built back with new cross beams and decking boards. His price was better than any other estimates, was completed quickly, and all the mess was cleaned up. Mike is very pleasant and professional. I will use him again in the future.

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

Paula R.
02/2010
5.0
electrician, handyman service, hardwood floor, interior painters
  + 2 more
Mr. Lee provided me with a detailed plan of action and followed through as outlined. He made helpful suggestions regarding how to accomplish several of the projects. He and his associate arrived promptly each morning. They were both pleasant and professional.
Description of Work: painted walls, trim and doors in living room, dining room, stairwell. Painted trim and door (no walls) in one bedroom. Refinished hardwood floors in bedroom. Removed whole house fan from attic floor and patched attic floor and 2nd floor ceiling and did the resulting electrical 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
$4,600

David and Susan S.
02/2010
1.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Two appointments on two seperate days were scheduled to obtain estimates for the painting of interior walls and drywall repair. Mike failed to show for both appointments. When he finally called 51/2 hours after the second missed appointment, he was told that his services were no longer desired and a more reliable contractor was selected.
Description of Work: Services requested: painting of interior walls and repair of damaged drywall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Kevin B.
12/2009
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They came out the same day we called them. The guy matched up the shingles and left us some extra. We were very pleased with them.
Description of Work: Handyman Today LLC replaced a whole row of shingles.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Tony A.
10/2009
5.0
drywall, deck cleaning, pressure washing, interior painters
  + 2 more
I contacted Mike by phone and he promptly arranged to evaluate our situation. Our bedroom ceiling had had water damage and the paint was flaking off. Rather than covering the defective paint with another coat, Mike was the only contractor who we thought had the best idea- to hang a new ceiling of sheet rock to eliminate the flaking problem for good! We got great service and results, and would highly recommend Handyman Today to anyone looking for an honest contractor for general house repairs.
Description of Work: Handyman Today installed new sheet rock on our damaged ceiling and painted the entire bedroom. Also, our deck was power washed and stained as well as several boards 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
$800

Marguerite M.
02/2009
5.0
gutter repair, handyman service
  + 0 more
Excellent job. 15 minutes early. Same day repair. Will definitely hire again!
Description of Work: Re-attached a down spout on our 2 story home (which also has a basement). Added new straps and properly adhered the old ones to the brick so this won't happen again. Also, bolted down one of the other down spouts with new strap at the base to properly secure it to the house.

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
$80

Tony A.
12/2008
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
I found the company on-line. Called the number given (on Saturday) and within the hour, the owner called to set up a meeting time.
Description of Work: My office needed painting, especially in high traffic areas; however, I did not have any paint records or samples of paint previously used. Mike was careful in determining the exact paint match so that the results were indistinguishable from other areas with the original finish.

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
$2,400

Gail L.
11/2008
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Mike is very thorough and very pleasant to work with. He left my house neat each night and finished in the time frame he estimated. I would highly recommend Mike.
Description of Work: Repaired sheet rock in ceiling (some areas were from leaks in the sky lights) and then painted the ceilings.

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
$700

Elizabeth T.
08/2008
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
From the very beginning, Handyman Today was a truly outstanding service provider. I made the call for them to come out and Mike was there exactly when he said he would be - the following day of my initial call. He gave me a written estimate and was sure to show me his company's license and insurance. He also offered references. We discussed dates for the work to begin, and like clockwork, he and his carpenter showed at 7:30 am to get things started. It took about 6 days overall for them to finish but every morning they were there at 7:30 am and worked until 3:30 pm. Originally, Mike thought they would need to take out a few front windows to replace the sill, but after further inspection, they determined they didn't need to do that, and he immediately adjusted his price down. It was obvious to me, especially after hiring some other horrible handymen in the past, that the work his carpenter did was well done and without cutting corners or badly piecing/patching. Mike communicated effectively what they intended to accomplish each day and I was happy to find that they kept on pace. I felt that I definitely got my money's worth and Mike was trustworthy and positively business minded. I would use him again and recommend his company to anyone looking to have similar type work done.
Description of Work: They replaced water damaged wood trim around multiple windows (sills, header and side pieces), framing around my garage door, trim around a side door, screen porch strips that held the screens in, a broken railing piece and replaced 4-5 panels of clapboard siding. This work included caulking and repainting. They even cleaned out the 2nd story gutters that were filled with debris. And they connected me to a reputable service provider for power washing whom I would use again also.

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
$1,650

ROBBIE T.
07/2007
5.0
handyman service, plastering, interior painters
  + 1 more
Mike and his employees were professional in every way. We were very impressed with the way he came into our home, to give the initial estimate, with several references already prepared to give. He was concerned with our approval in every step, and his attention to the little details was quite impressive. Overall, Mike was a pleasure to have in our home, and we are already looking for other projects to have him complete. He is honest, works hard, and left the room in immaculate condition. We are very pleased!
Description of Work: Mike smoothed out a textured ceiling, so that it is no longer textured. Then he sanded, primed, and painted some wood paneling that was previously dark wood stain. He also did the same thing for some dark stained wood beams in our ceiling. Then he painted the entire room, bringing our dark, dated living room into the 21st century! There was a lot of work involved in this project, mostly prep work. I don't consider this a typical single room paint job.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

CHRISTINE R.
08/2006
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
This company is run by Mike Lee and he has been wonderful. We found out about him through friends at church, and for the past six months he has been slowly putting our house in order. We do it as we can afford it but his prices are low compared to most other men who do this so we can afford to do more. Not only is he honest but, he sticks to the original price quote no matter how much work goes into the job.
Description of Work: Handyman Today painted a hallway, bathroom, and repaired some of our loose cupboards.

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
$875
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Contact information

1700 May Way Dr, Powhatan, VA 23139

www.handymantodayllc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Interior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Decks and Porches,
Exterior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Drywall,
Deck Maintenance,
General Remodeling,
Doors,
Electrical,
Siding

FAQ

Handyman Today Llc is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Handyman Today Llc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Handyman Today Llc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Handyman Today Llc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Handyman Today Llc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Handyman Today Llc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Handyman Today Llc offers warranties.
Handyman Today Llc offers the following services: Small Renovations, Decks, Kitchens, Bathroom Renovations, Flooring, Painting
Hvac, Major Plumbing, & Electrical.

Contact information

1700 May Way Dr, Powhatan, VA 23139

www.handymantodayllc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed