Absolutely Perfect I wish I could give more than 5 stars for this review. I wrote about Essam and his team a year ago when they did a superb job renovating my bathrooms. They also repaired some outside lighting and took care of a few other minor house problems (interior door wouldn't close) we've struggled with for years. Today we had a flood in our house and about 30 gallons of water ended up in our ceiling. Not only was that horrible but it threatened our hardwood floors. Essam doesn't specialize in emergency repairs but one call from me and he was here within minutes. He drained the water, opened the ceiling so as to prevent mold, cleaned up the mess from the cracked ceiling and protected my hardwood. I've used many contractors in the 20 years I've lived in this area. None come close to the quality and care provided by Essam and his team. read more

I worked with Essam and his crew on a kitchen renovation and bathroom build. I am very impressed with his professionalism, quality of work and attention to detail. I get into the details of the renovation and Essam by far was the easiest to work with. He was open to suggestions and he chose quality materials. He takes pride on his work and works with his customers to make sure you get the best outcome. He's also the most reasonably priced compared to the three quotes I received. His team also made sure they cleaned up everyday and made sure to cover the furniture since I was very sensitive dust. Even when the job was dine, Essam followed up and checked on things to make sure there were no issues. It was great working with him. They did an amazing job and you'd want someone like him especially in major renovations. read more

We have used Essam (on duty handyman) services for two years now. From building an office space out of a basement, to a floating patio deck to a closet renovation. Essam and his crew are reliable, on time and on budget. Glad to have found them! read more

I just used Essam and his team to repair and update by front porch and also do some repairs to my garage. They did a wonderful job! It included adding new front stairs, vinyl railings, and painting the porch floor and columns. In the garage they installed new drywall where the original sections had fallen from the ceiling and reinforced the other pieces on the ceiling. Also installed a new window and trim to both windows. They were on time and kept me updated through the whole process. Will definitely use them again for future projects! read more

I had an issue with my linoleum flooring curling up at the base of the tubs in my two bathrooms. I received several quotes through Yelp and Essam's quote was comparable to others (250 dollars). I chose him based on other Yelp reviews and I was very pleased with the work. Essam was responsive through Yelp and providing a quote. Once I asked him to do the work, we set up a phone call where he explained how he was going to fix the flooring. He did require a 100 dollar deposit which I was easily able to transfer to him through Zelle, and he quickly put me on his schedule. He arrived within the two hour window (between 9 and 11) he provided and the work was completed to my satisfaction. Essam was professional, the work was as described, and the transaction was smooth. I would recommend him and will use him again in the future. read more

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Best Handyman in the county! He was easy-going, punctual, and kept me informed on everything! I needed to add a shower to my basement bathroom and he and his team knocked it out in a week. His team was hard working and respectful of my place. I recommend these guys for any job! read more

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They showed up when they said they would. I needed some drywall repairs. Their estimate was very reasonable. Plastic was put down to protect my stuff. Their work and clean up was excellent. read more

Essam responded to me in a timely matter when I reached out to him. He provided a good quote timely follow up and worked around my schedule. His work was very good and quick. His pricing is very good for the quality of work. I would definitely recommend him for services. He's my go-to now. Thanks, Essam. read more

Excellent service. The owner is professional, friendly, and helpful. He takes time to listen, offer options, and explain what he plans to do. Everyone who's working on the projects is courteous and friendly. Most importantly, they do great work and the price is quite reasonable! I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. We had several fixes: a portion of dry wall we had cut out due to a leak, which needed to be filled in and repainted, a couple of messed up areas in the ceilings, installation of a water filter in the kitchen, some painting, a curtain rod that we could no longer keep properly attached to the wall, etc. Service was quick and effective and everything came out excellent. read more

I hired Essam and his team to complete a number of large projects in my new home. They did a fantastic time. First, I asked them to paint my entire three-bedroom townhouse in a lot of different colors. Essam was able to coordinate picking up the gallons and gallons of paint, which was very professional of him. The paint job they did is perfection. The edges are clean, they did not paint on the ceiling or the trim and the paint looks very smooth. They also got it down very quickly! Next, I asked Essam to build a whole pantry for me. This silly townhouse did not come with a pantry and I am a big baker, so I really needed one. It looks amazing. They had to frame it out, add walls and trim, paint it, and add a door. I'm telling you, it looks like it came with the house. I also asked Essam to redo my sad little basement. It came with carpet and was pretty boring. He had to pull up all the carpet, install brand new ceramic floor planks, add trim and paint the trim. The tricky part was that the builders had put a weird little area of wood by the entrance and in the half bath, so he also had to pull up the wood and remove the bathroom toilet and sink to install the ceramic planks. It looks completely original. My neighbors are going to be so jealous. ;) Finally, Essam made a great recommendation to switch out my terrible ceiling lights because they stuck out from the ceiling. He recommended some flat lights that don't protrude or look ugly and now I can also dim them. He also removed two ceiling lights, per my request, and installed my pretty chandelier, which looks so much better now. He also had an electrician install a ceiling fan and a new outlet, which really improves functionality. I also asked him to hang multiple pictures and he made sure they were secure and reinforced (for the big one) and perfectly straight. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Essam and his team. One thing that really struck me with him was that his top priority was doing the work right. Not nit-picking the prices if there was a problem, but making sure to fix it and make sure it was quality work. I was amazed at his professionalism and his dedication to his craft. His prices were affordable and he got the job done on time, despite having some medical challenges at the time. Definitely go with On Duty Handyman! read more

I can't recommend Essam and On Duty Handyman highly enough!. I owned a townhouse that needed to be renovated for sale and had only a few days to work on finding a contractor & getting things in motion before flying back to my home in Florida. After interviewing a Kitchen & Bath modeling company, I interviewed Essam, who was MUCH more knowledgeable than the other guy, and who could renovate the kitchen, all the baths, and various odd things, and paint the whole house for the same price the K&B guy was quoting for just the kitchen! Essam drove me to Home Depot, where we selected all the materials, with his very good advice, and ordered all the stainless steel appliances. He retiled the kitchen and bathroom floors, refurbished countertops, changed out light fixtures, vanities, toilets, doorknobs, painted the whole house, stained & refinished the deck -- there isn't anything he couldn't do or any problem that he couldn't solve -- and it was a 34-year-old house! I love his "Can Do" attitude, professionalism, integrity, and fairness in pricing. I found him completely trustworthy (I was in Florida the whole time!). The house was so fabulous that it sold three days after being put on the market, for higher than the asking price! I have another house that will need to be worked on next year -- I just wish he were licensed in Maryland! read more

Essam is our go-to handyman. We first used him a few years ago to replace some doors. We then continuously called him back to fix up things around the house and he also renovated our bathroom. When we were getting our house ready to put on the market, we were concerned about a broken sink--and he suggested a solution that was so reasonably priced. He's honest and straightforward and he has a great respectful team. We plan to use them again in our new home. read more

I had a hard time installing a light fixture in my bathroom, so I decided to call On Duty Handyman. They were very professional and efficient setting up the appointment for the following day. The day of the appointment I received messages letting me know the time they would be there, as well as when they were on the way. They arrived on time and completed the job in 15 minutes! I had a great experience, and will definitely contact again for future projects! read more

Essam gave my small bathroom a mini makeover and it looks great! He replaced the vanity top, light fixture and medicine cabinet. He also installed a light over my shower, replaced the crown moulding and painted the entire bathroom. Essam and his team work fast and efficiently and the price was great. I definitely will be using him for more work around my house. read more

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After seeing the positive reviews here, I called On Duty Handyman today to replace a garbage disposal and a broken light switch. I was expecting to schedule and appointment for later in the week, but instead was able to get a same day appointment during a time frame that was most convenient for me. After sending photos of the two items I needed replaced, I promptly got a fair estimate, confirmed the appointment, and had the repair done. While replacing the garbage disposal, the handyman noticed I had had a leak in the past, so he thoroughly checked the pipes to make sure there was no longer a leak and gave me advice for what to watch for. When the work I requested was done, I mentioned what I thought was another minor problem that I wasn't ready to have repaired. He took a look at the issue and gave me an estimate for that repair for when I'm ready to have it done, all without any pressure to schedule a time for that repair. I'm very happy with the promptness, professionalism, and value of the work done by On Duty Handyman and will absolutely call him again for future work I need done around the house. read more

I contacted them for a quote on a small/medium drywall repair job. The quote was the best I could find so I booked the job. The job itself was done well and no cleanup on my part! The only cons would be the time it took to do the job (more than a couple hours like I had anticipated) and scheduling. I was hoping it to have it done in a week, but he was booked out until the following week. All in all, I would recommend and use On Duty Handyman again! read more

I was very pleased with my visit from On Duty Handyman. Given an admittedly vague request of replacing a closet door, Essam was prepared for anything with know-how and tools. I thought it would be a simple replacement but it was a total reinstall. The door was replaced quickly and at a great price. It fits perfectly. PS, I first asked my bldg's maintenance man who does side jobs like this and he said he couldn't do it because the new door wouldn't fit. read more

Essam and his team were fantastic! The team arrived on time every morning, cleaned up after each day of work (swept, etc.), and were very respectful. Great quality work and attention to detail. The price we paid was fair and the job was done ahead of schedule. They even mopped after the job was done and before leaving. I will be hiring On Duty Handyman for future projects and have already recommended them to my friends. read more

Super responsive and took care of our dishwasher/floor situation within 30 minutes. Explained and demonstrated what needed to be done, and completed the work on the spot. Definitely keep in my Rolodex for any future home renovations and will reference to friends. read more

When it comes to your home, you want the best quality for the best price. On duty handyman is the best. We called multiple contractors and decided on Essam. When he came he was knowledgeable and gave us an upfront price. He showed up on time and knocked out our project in no time. We had problems finding just the right door and 3 months later he came back to install with no extra charge To say the least we are happy to have found Essam and will definitely be using him in the future. read more

Can I give six stars? Essam is fantastic. Was able to schedule an estimate almost immediately, and begin work shortly thereafter. Him and his team were clean, perfectionist, polite, and finished the job on schedule. We will definitely be using him again for other work. read more

Essam did a great at our house (closing off a staircase, replacing the flooring in two rooms, and repainting our kitchen cabinets). He was priced competitively, was very transparant with additional costs (for changes that we requested) along the way, and finished both on time and within budget. Showed up early every day and always cleaned up in the evenings. Very responsive via text/phone call and knows what he's doing. Will definitely call him again. read more

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Essam and his team recently completed finishing our basement and we couldn't be happier! Their skill and craftsmanship is excellent - very close attention to detail and everything looks perfect. They were very friendly and polite and but for hammering and sawing and banging and sanding were very quiet and unassuming. They cleaned up their workspace each day and left their equipment and materials very nicely organized and out of the way (which is important because my 3 year old son wanted to check the progress almost every night). Essam was wonderful to work with in our design phase and helped my wife and I make decisions on our first building project. He was a great project manager and made things very easy with his subs and materials delivery and pick up. I can't recommend his team highly enough for odd job repairs (we found him on Yelp for that reason) and high-end renos! read more

Great work, fast, easy to get quote. Will definitely hire again. Everything was done as promised. Thank you!

Cons: - He grossly overcharged me. - He tried to use technical language to trick me into thinking a very easy job was actually more complicated - He thought I fell for the complicated explanation but I really just wanted the work done NOW and to get him out of my home Pros: - he responded very quickly Bottom line: I will never call him again because he charged me 2-3 times MORE than the job was worth. read more

Essam helped me repair our dryer vent last month, specifically the venting to the outside. He was able stop by same day and quickly fix our problem. I will certainly be calling him again! read more

We have multiple minor projects around the house. Essam was quick to do them and repaired them nicely. The only reason why I gave him 3 stars instead of 5 like other reviewers in Yelp is because of the lack of communication. Cons: (Please see pros on the bottom) 1. When you schedule an appointment with him, he does not fulfill it. He forgot to come approximately 3 times and called you at random time in the week whether or not he can come in the next few days because he is around the area even though we have informed him multiple times that the day he is free might not be free to us. 2. He is difficult to get a hold of either on the phone or by email. We understand if he could not respond to his phone, but we could not understand why he hardly replies back to his email. Essentially, because of his lack of response to phone or email, it becomes increasingly difficult to schedule an appointment with him. 3. Unlike other professional company that we worked with, he does not provide you with an order receipt of what he had done, so you have to remember how much the cost of the work is on the top of your head and sometimes the cost changes after he found out a deeper problem to the project than he anticipated. An order receipt is nice to have to keep track of how much your project will cost you, especially if you have multiple projects in your house. 4. In one of the projects where we requested him to replace the grout in our master bedroom, he did an exceptional job in the replacement of the grout but left the state of the bathroom in a disheveled mess. Because he does not take of his shoes or use a cover on for his shoes, there were shoe imprints left on the tub that was quite difficult to get rid of. Also, remnants of the grout were left everywhere, and we had to do a once over to clean the tiles and the bathroom in general. Pros: 1. He does his job quick in less than few hours. 2. He will point out if there is a problem that you are not aware of in the house or a deeper issue than the actual project you have handed him. I am sure the price of each project depends on the project itself, but we were given a rough estimate of $100 for each minor project and $200-$300 for any electrical work because he does not do the electrical work himself. (Note: any electrical work has to be done on a weekday.) read more

Essam was very responsive in communication and showed up on time to every project I needed done on my rental property ( rare for most contractors in the area). He helped me find ways to save money and did first class work with all the jobs we agreed to. His paint jobs were first class, bathroom work was top notch along with the other handyman jobs we needed done. I will be using On Duty Handyman for future projects! read more

Been calling him for over 2 years now. He comes in on the time discussed and makes sure to never leave the job undone. Very friendly and fair in his pricing. Highly recommend him for all repairs around the house. Others said I needed a new toilet. He told me what I really needed and got the job done under budget! read more

Stop looking, your search should end right here! Essam is phenomenal!!!! I am a bit late with this review, but I called him about 6 weeks ago, after reading all the positive yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did! He came quickly to give me an estimate, he is very reasonably priced, quick to fit you in, and does outstanding work! We were prepping our house for the market and he completed several projects for us. Our house is now under contract and once our home inspection is completed next week, I will definitely be calling Essam to fix whatever the inspector says we need to have fixed. Seriously... You won't go wrong if you use his services! So, what are you waiting for?!! Stop reading this review and call him today! read more

Let me echo so many of the reviews here - Essam and his team are absolutely fabulous and we will definitely hire them again to do jobs around our house. First, let me talk about the customer service. Essam really excelled in this area. We contacted Essam back in May, when we were still living overseas and wanted to arrange to have some work done while our house was empty before we moved in. He gave a fabulous overview of his services, did a walk through the house and gave us a full report, and adjusted his schedule many times to meet with us after we returned. He even talked us OUT of some work saying it was not needed - really amazing when a contractor looks out for their clients like that. And all throughout the project he kept us updated, sent pictures, and never added on or took away any work without checking first. The work was also top-rate. He painted six rooms, redid carpeting, tiled some floors, and even did caulking and sealing work. Very impressed with the workmanship all around. If you're thinking about On Duty Handyman, don't think twice - we highly, highly recommend. read more

This is a long overdue review for Essam and his team. Bottom line is that Essam and his team are fantastic. He is honest, upfront, hardworking, and strives to meet the customer's needs. His prices are very fantastic and he stands behind his work. I would definitely acquire his services again in the future. He did an IKEA install for me which required full demolition including removal of kitchen soffits and rerouting of plumbing and electrical wires. His team did a great job with communication and catered to my wishes while offering great recommendations here and there. One thing to note though if you intend on using him specifically for a IKEA kitchen install. You need to know your design well and be able to make decisions at the scene during the installation. You can't just give them the design and walk away. It will take your time...I took a week off of work during the install so that I can stay close and make decisions. However, it was a good trade considering their price was less than half what the IKEA installers quoted me (and that didn't include the removal of the soffits, rerouting of plumbing/electricals, etc. Essam even installed my kitchen island for me for free and gave me a great referral for recessed lights. On top of that, he reshuffled his other jobs to meet my desired timeline. In conclusion, wow, what a great contractor and handyman. I will definitely be calling him again. read more

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I can't say enough good things about Essam. He has been a god send on so many occasions. Reasonable prices and very knowledgeable on just about everything! Licensed and bonded provides peace of mind and he gets things done fast and efficiently. Very trustworthy- We had no problems with trusting him with the code to our home with no one around. Essam also does a great job with his estimations letting us know what will be done BEFORE he starts work to ensure that we are all on the same page. Responsive- Essam has always been very responsive on phone calls out into him. Very professional compared to other handymen/ contractors that we have felt with. A+++++ rating - We still continue to use him as our go to for any job both big and small. read more

Update 11/21/2018: Essam followed up and finished the door installation.

Helped fix a fence post for us and did a great job. Did the work within 1 day and was on time. Very good with communication.

Essam was very flexible in meeting our needs and got everything done in a great time frame. Results were great!

Essam is the best. Him and his team renovated my entire house (pretty much from the studs) and if it wasn't for the delay in the arrival of the cabinets (not his fault), he would've finished before the completion date. Throughout the process of my huge Reno, he was extremely communicative, discussed all my options with me, and would give me great recommendations, when I had no idea. He is so personable and helpful, he even spent an entire day shopping with me for the house! I cannot recommend him enough read more

Essam was great. He was willing to travel to DC, and did a couple of minor jobs for me. He gave me a time frame on when he would come the day prior and he came within that time frame (huge plus, so that I did not have to wait all day). He is a very pleasant person and also reasonably priced. I will use him again. I will totally recommend him to anybody who is looking for a handyman. read more

Essam was very responsive when I was recovering from surgery and needed an emergency bird evicted. I was so impressed that I hired him to remodel my guest bath and family room! Very thoughtful of family dynamics and punctual with timelines. Getting back in line for my next projects I want done! read more