Responded very quickly and offered to come the same day, on a Saturday, no less, so we appreciated that. We needed curtains hung. I had started the job myself but got an anchor screw stuck and figured I should have a pro step in so I didn't wreck my new walls. All the supplies were here, placed where they needed to be, holes were measured and marked for custom made rods and drapes. He charges by the hour and moves very, very slow. He didn't have his own step ladder or anchor screws. In the first hour, he managed to put in 3 screws in holes that had already been marked. He claimed he "needed to remeasure" and that's why it took so long, but he used the holes that I had already marked. He also said it was too hard to do with custom cut rods. He also said it wasn't his fault because I had an anchor screw stuck in the wall already, which was the whole reason I hired him. This is what pros do: they come prepared, know the required materials and techniques, and advise the customer on the best way to proceed. I knew we needed to cut it off when he asked me how to use an anchor screw. He didn't know if you needed to pre-drill or not for a very basic and common anchor. I cannot imagine a professional handyman not knowing that. He used a level to stare at the pre-marked holes for what seemed like an eternity, just eating up time. 3 screws = $200. Seems like a nice enough man, but handyman may not be the profession for him, and that's giving him the benefit of the doubt that he wasn't just trying to take advantage of someone he assumed was too naive too know how long the job should take. He became very defensive, making excuses when I said we'd need to end the job at one hour. Im sure judging by other less than 5 star reviews here (that I really wish I'd have taken the time to read) he will post a very defensive response here as well. Please just don't take a job you don't have the required expertise to complete, and I don't want to hear defensive excuses when I'm still out $200 for almost no work completed. read more

Philip's Design - Scratched the brand new wall. This isn't just a smudge, it's an actual scratch. Left our house in worse shape. Really regret hiring. - Handyman Near Me

Had him hang about 8 paintings throughout the house. Very good, professional, responsive. Good value for money spent.

We had a great experience with Philip! After putting a new rug into our guest room, we realized all four of the doors in the room wouldn't clear the rug. Philip responded quickly and was able to come out just a few days later and trim the doors down in a few hours. He was very professional and it was a relief to have the project handled so quickly and just be done! Will definitely return to Philip for future projects around the house. read more

I reached out to Phillip on Friday about installing 2 large bar shelves and a large bar mirror. He said he could do it Saturday morning after 9am. That worked out perfect since I had a party on Sunday so everything would be complete for that. Phillip showed up before 10 and texted me when he was on his way. He brought all of his own tools as well as some screws for the mirror hanger. The mirror and both shelves were installed level and sturdy (as you can see by the booze I added to them). I highly recommend Phillip for any work you need around the house. read more

Philip's Design - Had Phillip install these two floating shelves and a large bar mirror on the opposite wall. Excellent work, very prompt and professional. - Handyman Near Me

I put out a request in yelp to get a window that wouldn't lock fixed. Philip responded quickly. We corresponded over email, we went back and forth several times, he would ask me specific questions about the problem and for photos of the issue, I would send them and he followed up right away. He was able to diagnose my problem virtually! I was so relieved to have it fixed and so quickly. Had a great experience and will contact him again the next time I need a home repair, no complaints! read more

Fast response, fair price and perfect install of flat screen tv. I highly recommend Philip.

I am writing this review expressing my total satisfaction with Philip's Design and Mr. Philips himself. Project: Replacement of Attic Stairs When I was first looking for a Handyman I was scrolling through all the Handyman that where close to my area. I was specifically looking for someone who would respond quickly with an interest to take on the project within the same weekend. Mr. Philip answer my email within minutes and he made himself available that following weekend. We schedule an appointment the following Saturday at 1:00pm, he arrive on time with all equipment on deck ready to start working. Mr. Phillip immediately assessed the situation upon arrival and started working on removing all pieces around the attic stairs and the stair themselves. The entire work took roughly about 3 1/2 hours, and it where beautifully done. I will tell you that he continuously clean before, during and after leaving no mess at all, very clean individual. I do want to add that his process consist of $170.00 for the initial visit and $90.00 for any hour after that. As I sat there next to him he never gave me the feeling that he was killing time, he was engaged the whole until the project was complete. I strongly recommend Philip Design has a Handyman. I will warn you that if you email him or call him, be prepare to answer questions that you might have no idea about, is just him trying to make a telephonic assessment to be prepared with the right tools to get the job done. read more

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We hired Philip to install a new 65" LG flat screen in our living room. His charges were very reasonable and he installed the TV very professionally, hiding the wires in the waHe also does handyman work around the house, and we look forward to using him for some work in the future. read more

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Philip came to my house today to hang up some things in my kitchen. He did a great job! He was helpful when I wasn't 100% sure where exactly I wanted to hang a couple of the items. He came on time and his rate is reasonable. I will definitely contact him again for future projects. read more

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Highly recommend this friendly, talented and conscientious handyman. He did a big job for me today. He assembled and mounted a floating entertainment center/theater. He also added a 70 inch TV. No easy feat. He is amazing and meticulous. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent service and affordable price! Philip hung a 75 pound giant wall chessboard. I was impressed with the results. He made sure it was balanced and placed at the perfect height. The big chessboard required metal brackets. Philip ensured that the piece was attached to the wall securely. Overall, very professional. I will definitely hire him in the future. He is also very friendly. read more

Philip's Design - 75 lb Restoration Hardware giant chess board wall decor hung by Philip. - Handyman Near Me

This review is for Philip's designs. He showed up at 8pm and went straight to assembling my Ikea Frihetan Sofa that came in three boxes. He then fixed my besta cabinet doors because I assembled it originally but the doors came out crooked. Philip then anchored my shoe cabinet to the wall. Some screws came out of my shoe cabinet drawers and he helped himself to fixing that by screwing in the necessary hardware. Another great plus because I had no idea-I'm a huge dumb dumb when it comes to assembling furniture. Philip then attached a magnetic catch to my cat's litter box cabinet so now the door shuts. Previously I had hurt my back dealing with the besta cabinet so I now leave moving and assembly to the professionals. I will use him in the future for re-designing and moving around the besta cabinet because I have such a tiny apartment. Thanks again to Philip!! read more

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Philip did an excellent job installing a wall mount for my 65' TV. He was very easy to deal with and communicate with. His pricing is very reasonable and up front and his service was quick. He was able to come out the very next day and do the installation. I would have used him for cable management but given my wall material I elected to do it myself. He even provided me with a mount at the same cost I would have bought one off Amazon for. This ensured me that he could work with and was familiar with the mount without having to pay a premium. I highly recommend him for you TV mounting and installation needs. read more

Philip's Design - 65' Mounted TV on a tilt and swivel mount - Handyman Near Me

Installed a drawer microwave into an existing cabinet while using all the moulding from cabinets that were installed years ago. Philip was on time and did excellent work. Would hire him again in an instant. Left the work area clean without any hint of dust! Would definitely recommend and hire him again. read more

Philip's Design - Drawer microwave. Major space saver and more aesthetically pleasing. Installed by Philip. - Handyman Near Me

While I can't speak to Philip's (Phil) actual work, I'm leaving this review to speak to the customer service I received from Phil today. I sent an inquiry to Phil late last night regarding some repairs I want made to a dry wall (did not previously know that was the appropriate term for my request) and bathtub/tile reglazing (again, another term I wasn't aware applied to my needs) in my DC condo. Not only was Phil extremely timely with his replies (usually within about 15 minutes), but instead of just agreeing to take on the job he was honest and suggested I reach out to dry wall contractors and tile refinishers who would be the best people for the work. This is not to say that other handymen would take on a request that doesn't quite fit their skills and do a lackluster job, but if Phil had I wouldn't have known any better (let's just say I wasn't born with the gift of fixing things). I really appreciated Phil's truthfulness and recommendations for utilizing other contractors who are more suitable to complete the tasks needed, and I think that speaks to his professionalism. The next time I need a handyman I will certainly be reaching out to Phil. read more

Here is my experience with Philip: - I emailed Philip about several Ikea pieces that I wanted to have built for me - He emailed me back within 30 mins with a quote - We agreed on a time for him to come to my house the next day. He showed up on time - He built half the items on one day and I paid him half the money - He built the other half of the times on the next day and I paid him the balance - That's it. It was so smooth and easy In conclusion: - No drama. No excuses. No complaints. Very easy to work with. - He did what he said what he would do at the price that he said he would do it - The finished products were in good shape - I am happy and I think he was happy with the transaction as well. He's not the type of person to come and chat your ear off. He wants to get his work done and get paid. Pro tip - Email is best with Philip. When I asked to speak with him, he always deferred to email. read more

I really do not understand the good reviews on this site. We hired Philip to install a weather strip and a hinged door closer on our front door. I specifically told him that I wanted to fix two problems: 1) Cold air coming in through the bottom of the door 2) The door not being able to close properly due to the missing door closer He quoted us $200 to do both jobs. He arrived with one door closer. At the end of the job, he told me that one door closer should be fine, but it would be better to have two -- one on the top and one on the bottom. He hadn't mentioned this before when he saw photos of the door, nor did he offer to pick up another one (at my expense) and finish the job. Based on all of the good reviews on this site, I assumed that since he only installed one closer and said it should work, that it would do the job. He did not at any time say that the closer would probably break. If so, why would he leave it like that and not finish the job? He is supposed to be a professional. He left my house in total disarray and did not clean up the mess from the installation (there were screws, sawed off weather strip pieces, pieces of plastic, wood/dust, etc. all over my couch and floor). I was caring for my newborn twins at the time and could not believe how unprofessional it was for him to leave my house like that. Nevertheless, based on the YELP reviews, I gave him the benefit of the doubt and assumed he was in a hurry. Less than three months after the installation, the door closer broke off. My husband tried to screw it back in, but it had completely come loose and the holes were now too big for the screws. I contacted Philip and asked him to please come fix it, and told him I assumed it would be at no charge since his work broke within 3 months. He replied that I should have installed two door closers, not one, and that one alone was insufficient in an area with wind. (? - I live in Chevy Chase DC, not Chicago.) If it was the case the two closers were necessary to fix the second problem I hired him for, wouldn't a true handyman, who cares about his work and reputation, come and fix the job that he did not do correctly the first time by his own admission? Laughably, he offered me a "discount" of $150 to install a second door closer on the bottom of the door. The first door closer job could not have been more than $100, since the weather strip was by far the bigger job, took longer, and required more labor (it was $200 total for both of those jobs). In short, do NOT hire Philip if you want a job done professionally and correctly for a fair price. read more

My wooden bedframe cracked and then partially broke one morning. I emailed Philip and by the same afternoon he was at my apartment, on time, and really courteous. He fixed the problem quickly and went out of his way to make sure that his work would last a long time. I was really impressed with his work considering he was affordable, responsive, and flexible with scheduling to boot. I would definitely recommend him for any household handy work. read more

When we messed up our Ikea furniture assembly so badly we had to call in an expert, Philip completely saved the day. He accomodated our same-day request for help. Setting up the appointment was easy, Philip was on time, he got the job done quickly, and charged a reasonable amount (the 2-hr minimum quoted). I will call Philip next time we need a handyman, and I will definitely recommend him to my friends. read more

Philip is extremely responsive and professional; he communicated before we committed to the work, asking for detailed specifics. He was meticulous with the job, prepared, and capable of making adjustments when things weren't straightforward. He hung two curtain rods for me; addressing complications when the window arrangement meant we couldn't have a middle bracket and the apartment complex construction limited where we could place one of the brackets. Philip also hung mirrors and pictures; and started to install light fixtures but explained to me the bracket I needed but didn't have. When I'm ready for more installation and decorating, I'll reach out to him again. read more

Philip was fantastic. I called him at 5:30pm on a Sunday with somewhat of an emergency; my front door would not close. He quoted me a price on the phone and told me he would be at my apartment (in DC) within an hour. Within an hour, he was at my apartment fixing the door. He gave me some advice on a related door question, and in the end he charged me the same price he quoted on the phone. The next day when my landlord requested an invoice, Philip responded to the invoice request within an hour or two. Thanks a million! Highly recommend this guy. read more

Philip is awesome. He mounted two TVs for me and a heavy mirror. He also installed a pet door for me. He is reliable and does quality work. And he has a great personality. I highly recommend him. read more

As others have said, Philip is professional, skilled, and honest, and has reasonable rates. We hired him to take care of two small jobs -- fixing an interior door that kept swinging open and re-installing a bathroom shelf that was coming loose. He let us know ahead of time what he thought it would take, and then handled both quickly and well. We'll definitely be calling him the next time we need handyman work done around the house. Highly recommended. read more

Philip is just OK. He seems to be willing to try anything. I give him credit for that, but if that's what I wanted, I would have tried it myself. I hired him to replace the bottom of a kitchen cabinet that had rotted out due to water damage. He brought a piece of plywood that was too thick and just cut it to overlay the bottom of the cabinet. Meh, good enough I guess but not quite what I had in mind. That should have taken all of 10 minutes for a professional but Philip dragged it out for an hour. He also put his bag of tools and other items on my furniture, which really irked me. Proceed with caution. Responding to Philip's comment: 1. What difference does it make when I posted the review? Weird. 2. Notice he did not apologize for putting his bag of tools on my furniture. 3. I did know beforehand what he might do so I'll give him that and bump his rating up to 4 stars, although it's quite possible someone else might have come up with a more aesthetic and permanent repair. read more

Had Philip come over this past weekend to help make some repairs on my house. We had 3 different projects which he knocked out in less then 2 hours! Project one: Microwave - our microwave wasn't installed correctly and he was able to help install it the right way and get it up and running perfectly. Project two: Door didn't latch correctly - Philip was able to go in and fix the door in minutes. He was also very insightful in letting me know the root cause of the issue and how I could make sure that it was properly fixed. Project three: A window wasn't able to stay to where you placed it. He was able to rig the window so that it would stay where we placed it. He was able to do that in also. I would recommend him, he is quick to reply, is flexible so that he can come during your schedule and a total professional while at your place. The price is perfect and overall a great experience. read more

I rely heavily on reviews. How is it possible that every reviewer rated Philip 5 stars, I wondered. Well, I'm here to add my 5 stars. I've used him twice now. Highly recommend! read more

Philip was great to work with. I needed a tv mounted along with a sound bar and Philip knew exactly what was needed so I had several important items beforehand. His work is great and he stayed extra time to make sure everything worked. Highly recommended. read more

My wife and I hired Philip to help install our TV and we were very impressed with his service. First off we could tell that he knew exactly what he was doing; As an example he knew that our apartment building has metal versus wooden studs so he was able to help us pick out the best wall mount for our specific TV and explained why certain mounts would not work. That initial interaction gave us the impression that we were not dealing with an amateur. When he arrived he was prompt, and courteous and did a thorough job of measuring and leveling to ensure that everything was lined up correctly. His price was very reasonable. We will hire him again next time we need handyman services. I've seen him several times working on other apartments in our building and it seems like he has a lot other happy customers. read more

I originally called Philip to help mounting my TV, which he did quickly and efficiently. He was also willing to help with a variety of other jobs related to my new move. Philip is broadly knowledgeable on a variety of household repair jobs. He's very friendly and helpful. He works out of the Virginia DC area but was happy to come up to The Kentlands to respond to my request. I am recommending his services to my friends. read more

We have used Philip for a variety of projects and he has impressed us every time - that's why we keep calling him! He can hang heavy mirrors, install ceiling lights, put together furniture, babyproof your home...whatever odd jobs you have. He has done every job for us perfectly. I am glad we have someone like Philip for our home project needs. read more

I would highly recommend Philip! After sending out a request for quotes on Yelp to help me mount my TV, he was the only one who replied with great questions before just shooting me a flat price. He helped me select the proper mount, the best wall plates, and installed everything as I asked. I couldn't have been happier with his service. read more

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Yelp didn't disappoint on this one. Philip did a great job installing our "down and out" over the fireplace MantleMount and 55" TV. He came with all the right tools, did a fine job with the mount, and even spent extra time to center things up when the stud location didn't align with our fireplace--Very solutions oriented. We will definitely be calling him back for other projects. read more

Phillip did a great job with our TV mount in our living room- he was prompt and efficient with the install and explained everything we would need ahead of time. Will definitely use again! read more

Five HUGE stars to Philip, who came out on a Sunday evening and replaced a busted screen door. He was courteous, efficient and professional...and a huge lifesaver to us as we are about to put our house up for rent! read more

I contacted Philip to fix our very small banister that broke (five posts). I emailed him photos and he responded with "I don't have the tools." All you need is a miter saw, nail gun and a paint brush. A handyman should have these basic tools on hand. read more

I used Phillip for a medium sized furniture assembly project. He was punctual, professional, and did a great job. I will be using him in the future for any small to medium sized home projects and highly recommend him. read more

Philip was extremely responsive with our project from day one. We had him install natural woven shades and curtain rods for three very large windows. Everything was custom and a bit more onerous but Philip was impressive and installed everything perfectly. He was meticulous and did a perfect job. Thank you Philip! read more

I recently purchased some IKEA furniture and didn't feel up to putting it together. I went online and found Philip. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect with the quote but the response was quick and the quote was definitely reasonable. I basically had an appoinment within 48 hours of my initial outreach. When he arrived, he got right to work. Phillip has a quiet pleasant demeanor- I would definitely work with him again. read more

Great Handyman!!! Provided confirmation e-mail and arrived punctually. We'll use him again!! :)

Philip did a great job mounting our 70" tv on the wall! He was quick, price was fair and as estimated. Highly recommend!