I never know whether to trust rave reviews on Yelp, but in the case of Brian Ludlow, owner of…read moreLudlow's Handyman Services, the five star ratings are spot on accurate. I needed a mailbox installed and had tried for 3 months to schedule various handyman recommended by neighbors. I finally took things into my own hands and searched for a reputable and highly rated handyman on Yelp. There were several options to choose from, but I was immediately drawn to Brian's business because it is locally owned and operated by him. Plus, I really liked his bio. I could tell he was someone who enjoyed his work and was focused on high quality outcomes for customer projects. Brian did not disappoint. Every step of the process was a good one. My first point of contact was through Yelp messaging. That's when I first knew I was on the right track because Brian promptly replied. Moreover, his communication skills were excellent from the get-go. He was able to fit me into his schedule a few days after my request. He arrived on time prepared with what he needed to do the job. Everything went smoothly, especially because Brian and I had reviewed the installation instructions through photos I attached to our Yelp messages. He was able to acquire the remaining needed materials that I did not have on hand. Brian clearly knew what he was doing and got the mailbox installed without any problems. He charged a reasonable amount and was a pleasure to work with. I had a great customer experience. I already have other projects lined up for him. Living in a 200-year-old home is going to provide plenty of opportunities to call on Brian's experience and excellent problem-solving skills.

Brian was awesome. We hired him for the day! He helped us install ceiling vents, door knobs,…read morebathroom fixtures, etc on new construction. He also put together a complicated furniture purchase! If a need arises, we would hire him again! Conscientious, thorough, and tidy! Pleasant guy.

Brandon helped with a water heater flush. He was prompt and professional. Would work with him again!read more

A few weeks ago I called for a quote. I spoke with a professional over text and he guided me…read morethrough serval questions and helped me with everything I needed to know. I did not end up needing a plumber to come to my home and because they took care of my concerns over text. The person even offered for me to text them if I ran into any issues while handling my plumbing concern myself. Because of the kind and helpful service I will always call A1 first! They're the best I've ever worked with! 100/10!

Dean was super responsive when I initially reached out. He asked all of the right questions to…read moreensure he had the info he needed. He put wallpaper in our powder room and an accent wall in a home office. I am so happy with the way everything turned out. He also installed smart dimmer switches for us! Dean was personable, friendly and most importantly did an awesome job. We'll be contacting him again for our next random project. Thanks again for all of your help!!

I just moved in and had Main Line Handyman hang 4 TV's throughout my house. Installation was clean,…read moreand communication was reliable. He will be my new go-to for whatever I need done, and I've already referred him to 2 friends!

10/10 communication, price, and service. Great pricing. They repaired my roof quickly. Would…read morerecommend for any service.

I needed a few small items taken care of. Appointment was scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Tech arrived 40…read moreminutes early (no call, only a text to which I replied I'll be here at 3) causing me to leave a work meeting. Shouldn't have. Tech was able to clean a bathroom fan of internal lint build up and clean two skylights. He was unable to properly replace a ceiling AC register after cleaning. I asked him not to try the other 3. Also, I learned after that his employer had given him bleach for cleaning. Not appropriate for this work. I had been specific about the cleaning solution because mold inspectors told me to be. If owner couldn't find the product, the owner should have told me beforehand.

More like the Home Nightmare. I hired them to re-caulk two showers and repair one kitchen cabinet…read moredrawer. They asked me not to use the showers 48 hours in advance, so I did. On the day of the appointment, I waited around until 5pm, when I called to confirm they were still coming. They didn't answer, but called me back about 30 min later to say that there was a mix-up and that they weren't coming. To their credit, they did come the next day, but the technician was very confused about what to caulk in my showers. We watched a youtube video together, then he caulked the showers. I was very nervous at this point, but trusted him. Of course, after waiting 24 more hours to use the showers (and now almost a week of showering at the gym), I find that the shower leaks!!! I contacted the company and they promised to look at it when the drawer technician comes out. Well, that appointment got rescheduled 2 times. I was getting pretty fed up and asked them to commit to a time. That's when Pete, the manager, tells me via email that they cannot ensure that a shower won't leak after they caulk it. At this point, I had no confidence in this company and asked for a refund for the one shower and to cancel the drawer repair. They refunded me $75 out $200 wished me luck disputing the remainder with my credit card company. A total waste of my time and honestly the worst customer service I've experienced in Philly (and that's saying a lot!).

My puppy chewed every single corner baseboard in our home. They looked awful and we wanted them…read morefixed. Thought we'd have to replace them all. Another contractor came in and made it look worse. Then called Home Hero. Very easy to get an estimate and schedule the services. Maurice came in and made them look beautiful again. He was on time, respectful, neat, and knew how to fix it. Great job. If I need repairs, I will use the Home Hero again.

Easy process from start to finish. Inquiry sent, date chosen for walk through as list was lengthy,…read moreand then date for service was set. Talked about how I would like to see the projects done and even what order would be best. Don took notes and bought supplies as needed. All projects finished within a timely manner. Don is friendly, efficient and clean!! We enjoyed having him in our home and would highly recommend his skills and services.

Don just completed several projects at our home. He was professional, easy to work with and asked…read moreme to review, with him present, each project when it was finished. He cleaned up his work area every day. Each job was done well and I would use him again in a heartbeat.

Repairman was prompt and got right to work resolving my issue (tub drain and ceiling repair).Happy…read morewith the work done and pricing was fair.

These guys helped me out. It was a great value for the job, they worked with me - the young man who…read morecame to install our drop ceiling was kind and professional. I would rate the workmanship highly, there were small flaws but in his defense it was a difficult work area with an air conditioning unit above. Dollar for dollar to what they did, I doubt I could find anyone else that would have done a better job for less money. Would absolutely use again, highly reccomend.

Steve has been a life saver! When our basement flooded, he helped diagnose the problem, then did…read moreall of the remediation work: removing soaked insulation and drywall, disinfecting and cleaning the floor, installing new insulation and drywall, and painting. In the meantime, he also fixed issues with our freezer, garbage disposal, and he helped change our locks. I couldn't recommend him more!

Steve is the best! Thorough, efficient and personable. He was quick and his fee was reasonable…read more I would highly recommend him.