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Robert Rathbone Handyman

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Carpet Cleaning,

About us

Robert Rathbone Handyman Services.... Central Vermont's Premier Handyman Services Provider, AND an Angi's Super Service Award recipient of four consecutive years...2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 !! Hello-- Thank you for considering me to work on your home. My goal is to provide excellent service. --Fully vax'd, and I will wear a mask, if you want me to. -- I did not take one penny of government assistance during the covid pandemic. --I have over 35 years of experience in ALL aspects of building care and repair. I am 110% quality oriented, and I can get your projects done correctly, on time, and within budget. I have the tools and the talent to tackle the task, and the commitment to finish it properly. I am also honest enough to tell you if something is not in my realm. There are some repairs that you are better off having someone who does that particular task every day, and the experience such a specialist provides. Any advice or recommendations I make will have YOUR best interests at heart. I can do many minor to moderate size plumbing and electrical repairs and installations. I can fix almost anything. I restore vintage stereo equipment as a hobby, to keep the equipment alive and to be enjoyed by someone. I am also very good at flooring, and tile work. I network with several other high-quality professionals in my area, painting, handymen, and large-projects contractors. I may be able to refer you to one, if I am unable to take your project on. These folks have never generated a complaint when I follow up with the clients, and I know the clients have been treated well by my referrals. For ANY emergency, I am ALWAYS on call...if at 3am, just ignore me for the first seven seconds 🤣 Ill wake up. For time sensitive projects, I will work until it's done, but otherwise, I keep regular hours. I WILL respond to an emergency call at any hour. I do not add mark ups on materials; what materials I get for the job are billed back at my cost. I'll never sell you something you do not need, just to make a buck. I do try to shop locally as much as possible. My emergency service call charges are minimal...Round trip time, and a 2 hour minimum. My hourly rate is 45$/hr, for general work, 60$/hr for technical work like plumbing, electrical, gas, etc. I have a 2 hr minimum for all work, unless otherwise arranged, and the technical work charges will be disclosed before starting. I will wear socks, slippers or house shoes inside, so I don't track dirt through your home. I will not leave a mess inside or out, at the end of the day. I will pass ANY background check. I have not been vetted by Angi...you found me on a bulletin board, but my reviews speak for themselves that you will get a quality outcome. Thank you for your time. ~ Robert Rathbone If you're not born handsome, ya gotta be handy!!!

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

I offer general repairs of ALL types, item assembly, painting; interior/exterior, minor/moderate electric, minor/moderate plumbing, weatherization and efficiency, light trucking, siding, powerwashing,

Services we don't offer

Ask me...I WILL tell you if I cannot do that...

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

if you dont live in a mansion, we can discuss it

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Reviews

5.027 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 27 reviews

John H.
07/2024
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Robert worked diligently to diagnose and fix some complicated plumbing problems at our camp. Knowing that we were expecting guests the next day, he worked into the evening to fix the problems, and came back the next day to finish up. I would highly recommend Robert for plumbing and handyman services.
Description of Work: Restored pressure and flow to a very clogged up gravity fed home water supply, flushed the house's water lines, and changed kitchen faucet.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeff D.
07/2024
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very efficient and responsive. Excellent knowledge and skills. Handles diverse problems. Willing to go the extra yard on any job. Reasonable pricing.
Description of Work: many projects over the years
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Laura B.
03/2024
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mr. Rathbone delivered me in a professional manner. He was concise and nothing was lost or broken. I would use him again and again for interstate moving.
Description of Work: Help Moving from Maine to Vermont

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

Anne Marie M.
11/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Went really well! We had to leave our home right after it broke and Robert made Sure the water was not leaking and repaired the problem as soon as we received the replacement from the town
Description of Work: replaced blown out water meter, replaced hot water tank, repaired damaged barn siding, diagnose electric problem
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jim S.
05/2023
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
It went extremely well. Robert is very responsive to text messages and came on time. He knew exactly how to do the job and had the tools and material to do it. He finished very quickly given the complexity of the task.
Description of Work: Replaced a kitchen faucet, and found a leaking drain basket gasket, too. Replaced an outside deepset frost resistant hose tap.

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
$120

Dawn B.
04/2023
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert did an amazing job. Easy to work with. We had an additional leak spring up after the work was done. Robert came right out to fix it on his day off. I will be hiring Robert again.
Description of Work: Repaired leaking shower and drain, as well as removing , revealing and reinstalling a corner shower to stop chronic leaking problems. Repair of roof vent that was knocked off by snow and ice.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Robert Rathbone Handyman
Thank you for your kind words, and for trusting me to work on your home. There are a lot of talented people in this area, and I am grateful you picked me to help out. I'm glad I was able to solve the leaking shower issues!! I look forward to meeting your home care and repair needs in the future. R

Wendy A.
03/2023
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, remodeling
  + 1 more
Fantastic! Robert was so helpful. He took on a difficult project, fit me into his schedule, and worked hard until it was completed! He was always reachable by phone or text, and communicated well when issues arose. He did excellent work -very thorough and neat, didn’t cut any corners. Skilled at carpentry, plumbing, drywall- basically everything! He honestly went above and beyond. I plan on hiring him again soon. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Removed an improperly installed stall shower, re-plumb, level, square and straighten rough-out and install new smaller shower

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Bryan M.
12/2022
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The work was excellent - Robert approaches things with common sense and serious experience - he understands how things work and both the good tricks and the challenges involved in repair and renovation work - he takes it in, gets it done, and moves on - we will have him back for many varied projects - 1000% recommend him -
Description of Work: Repair of heavily damaged garage 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

Heather B.
09/2022
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert is kind, highly competent, highly professional, and has an extensive wide-ranging skill set that is beneficial to any homeowner. Every job Robert has completed for us, has been done with a such a high level of skill and competency. Robert is our go-to person for advice on our home and is also able to fix/install/repair just about everything. We’ve had multiple house emergencies, and Robert has dropped everything to help us out in a pinch… Including answering my calls in the middle of the night, when we discovered a leak in our basement. Robert is exceptional at what he does, and our list of future work for him continues to grow because once you have worked with him, you won’t want to go back to working with folks from larger companies who lack that human connection and frankness about the work that Robert brings to the table. I can’t recommend him enough.
Description of Work: A myriad of projects; Install new bathroom lights, fixed leaking shower drain, repair damaged pipes, critter control, carpentry, and more

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

Cynthia M.
01/2022
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Loading, hauling, and unloading including carrying the entire load up the stairs. He went above and beyond, and showed the upmost respect for my things. I couldn't be more satisfied.
Description of Work: Moving/Light Trucking
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

chris S.
07/2021
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert was great. On time, brought his own tools and didn't need anything else. He reverse engineered the problem, installed the new faucet, and ensured it worked correctly. He also trained on how to diagnose the issue in the future and instructed us where the original problem was... Very professional and kind, I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Fix our Kitchen Faucet

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
$50

Scott E.
07/2021
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert was great! He returned my call quickly and was at our place same day. He fixed the issue, was clean, courteous, and pleasant. Would hire again for future projects.
Description of Work: Toilet install and plumbing

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles F.
06/2021
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert is an excellent handyman. He was very communicative to my wife and I about the repairs he performed on our multi-family home. He worked with the tenants to schedule a time to arrive, and worked with them to figure out any other needs for the property. We are now living in one of the units, and he came out within hours when I told him that our sink was leaking in to the unit below. He fixed the valve in no time. Highly recommend Robert.
Description of Work: General maintenance and water leak

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

Greg W.
06/2021
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I would work with Robert again in a heartbeat. He is polite, skillful and communicates with you during the whole process start to finish. Robert's work was clean and so well done that it did not look like there was a problem to begin with. Also Robert was willing to work around mine and my wife's hectic schedule. Robert is wonderful and will always be my first stop for any issue. Thank you again Robert. -Greg
Description of Work: Drywall repair/patching. Trim work. replaced section of mouse-chewed vent

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
$175

Alex A.
02/2021
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert did great work for me. He even did some extra work with no charge. He was personable efficient on time and performed work as requested. That’s what I want when I call somebody and that’s what I got
Description of Work: Snow removal and Lawn Tractor transportation

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

Bob S.
02/2021
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert did a great job. Very professional, timely and affordable. His workmanship is excellent and can tackle most any job. Would hire Robert again without question.
Description of Work: Replaced roof, repaired and painted water damaged ceiling
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Gordon Maynard M.
01/2021
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert went over and above, took initiative to tighten up some insulation issues. Now that it is painted there are no problem spots, all smooth, straight corners. Reasonable rate.
Description of Work: Tape and compound a mudroom and closet. New construction.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna L.
01/2021
5.0
flooring contractor, handyman service
  + 0 more
I found Robert via Angie's List and then also through another neighborhood forum. We wanted to replace the existing flooring in the kitchen, entry way, and bathroom with interlocking vinyl tiles from Home Depot. Robert fixed a very squeaky area of the bathroom floor while he was installing the tile and had to make some adjustments to some of the appliance installation due to the flooring change. It was really convenient to have one person be able to take care of everything. The resulting floor looks great! Robert was great about communicating on flooring design and other questions as they came up. The work was done on time and within budget and I highly recommend his business! I would hire him again for any similar handyman work.
Description of Work: Replaced 3 floors in connected rooms with vinyl tiles.

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

Kim M.
01/2021
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I had a laundry list of items to be addressed at a rental property and Robert was able to complete all of them efficiently and cost effectively. His communication was excellent and myself and the tenants are very pleased with this work. Would hire him again!
Description of Work: carpentry, plumbing, dryer cleaning, furnace system cleaning, rodent repelling
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Becky B.
12/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I will definitely be using Robert again. I needed several towel bars installed as well as a couple of bathroom faucets. Robert was responsive to my messages and showed up when he said he would. He did an excellent job and he took great care to be tidy and clean up debris. On his way out, he even noticed something that was installed incorrectly on my storm door ad he quickly fixed it at no charge. I highly recommend Robert. A real gem!
Description of Work: Handyman services

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
$100

Todd W.
08/2020
5.0
carpet cleaners, handyman service
  + 0 more
The man has basically prevented our house from burning down at some point in the near future...plus he was a wealth of information and advice on keeping things running top notch.
Description of Work: Dryer vent cleaning

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 Robert Rathbone Handyman
[Member Name Removed]...Thank you for inviting me into your home, and trusting me to keep you safe with this often overlooked aspect of home care. Dryer vent fires happen all too often. An hour a year can prevent that, make your dryer last longer, and with less operating cost. I look forward to doing more projects around your house. ~Robert

susan R.
07/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert is highly skilled and is able to fix, install and repair EVERYTHING! I appreciate Robert's dedication to his customers. He is so dependable and dedicated to doing good work. He actually showed up at 9PM to help me with a leak. Beyond being so competent, Robert has a virtuous character. He is trustworthy, reliable, and has an overall positive, calm attitude. I appreciate these qualities especially when things are broken and I am feeling stress. His ability to take care of the problems quickly and easily is such an asset. I feel so fortunate to be his customer!
Description of Work: Installed propane Hot Water Heater, repaired dock, installed outdoor shower, removed 600 pound boulder, fixed a gas leak, mowed, delivered firewood, weed whacked, repaired drive, baited rodent boxes, repaired solar powered water pump system, repaired clothesline bracket, fixed door hinges, and so much more!

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 Robert Rathbone Handyman
And I am fortunate to have you as my client! Please don't ever hesitate to call. Thank you for the wonderful review!

Norm T.
04/2020
5.0
carpet cleaners, handyman service
  + 0 more
Robert is an excellent contractor who provides both top notch customer service coupled with quality craftsmanship. I would highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Variety of activities in home.

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

Laura B.
02/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Robert has done excellent work for me. Whenever anything goes wrong around here, I call Robert first thing.
Description of Work: Robert has done lots of work for me through the years ranging from rebuilding my staircase to fixing the sub-pump.

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
$25

Response from Robert Rathbone Handyman
Any time you need me...I'll be there. Thank you!

Kim S.
02/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I find Robert to be very trustworthy and his work is exemplary. He installed flooring while I was away and I left my keys with him. He assembled furniture, provided grounds work, and seems willing to help with anything I require.
Description of Work: Floor installation, grounds cleanup, cleaning, storage.

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
$18

Response from Robert Rathbone Handyman
Thank you for the opportunity. I'll be there anytime I'm needed!
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Contact information

6139 VT-215 N, Cabot, VT 05647


Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Carpet Cleaning,
General Remodeling,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Interior Painting

FAQ

Robert Rathbone Handyman is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Robert Rathbone Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, Robert Rathbone Handyman offers free project estimates.
No, Robert Rathbone Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Robert Rathbone Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Robert Rathbone Handyman offers emergency services.
Yes, Robert Rathbone Handyman offers warranties.
Robert Rathbone Handyman offers the following services: I offer general repairs of ALL types, item assembly, painting; interior/exterior, minor/moderate electric, minor/moderate plumbing, weatherization and efficiency, light trucking, siding, powerwashing,
Ask me...I WILL tell you if I cannot do that...

Contact information

6139 VT-215 N, Cabot, VT 05647


Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day