I called Rent-a-Pro to do a new door install in an existing finished doorway. Unlike other handyman…read morecompanies, they didn't come out for an estimate, so I was a little bit skeptical about their ability to provide an accurate quote. I was also concerned that the first few hours of the day would be consumed with assessing the work and purchasing materials, so I'd be paying for time when no work would be happening - and I didn't know how efficient the handyman would be with his time, as he was essentially getting paid by the hour. As soon as the handyman arrived, he assessed the doorway and discussed options with us. He understood exactly what was (and was not) possible and gave us a realistic estimate for how long the work would take. As soon as we decided on the path forward, he set off to Home Depot with my husband to purchase materials. One hour later, he was hard at work and - with the exception of a quick lunch - he worked busily all day. He did excellent work and definitely didn't waste any time. The thing that I appreciated most is that he told us from the start that he wouldn't be able to complete the work in a single day, so he set realistic expectations for us. He actually completed more work than he had originally thought possible on the first day, leaving minimal work remaining for the second day, and he used the extra time to take care of some other tasks around the house. Even at 1.5 days of labor, the overall cost for the doorway + other work was less than all of the other quotes that I had received and the quality was excellent.

I considered at Rent-A-Pro when I was looking to have some work done around the house before…read morehosting my family for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with Ted and would not recommend him due to his lack of professionalism. First of all, we had to reschedule my walk through 4 different times. This should have been my first clue to move on with other handymen I researched, but I tried to give Ted a chance. He actually offered to do my walk through free of charge because of the scheduling issues, so I moved forward with it. After the walk through, I was issued an estimate, which was reasonably priced. I decided that I would hire a smaller, independent contractor to some immediate small projects around the house before my family arrived (hang a ceiling fan, mirror, and flood light), and hire Ted and his company to complete larger projects once I had some more money saved (build out a few closets, hang some cabinets, repair a porch roof, and repair some doors). When I thanked him for the estimate and told him of my plans, he went off, and my experience quickly took a nosedive. He rambled on and on about how I wasted his time (even though I explicitly told him I would hire him at a later date for the larger projects) and then he made a biased statement that was offensive and unprofessional about working with customers in Southeast D.C. When I mentioned to him that I thought his comment was racially and social-economically charged and wasn't appreciated, he flipped out. I told him I would share an honest review of my experience, including his racially charged comment, and he threatened legal action against me, which isn't even possible. This was all such an unfortunate experience, but I appreciate him showing me who he was. If you are a person of color, ally, or someone who cares about how the people you hire treat others, I would not bother working with him and his company. If he will speak this way to a customer's face, I can only imagine how he speaks in private. Spend your money where you are celebrated not tolerated!

Mike was very professional and was able to quickly help me remove my stuck appliance from under my…read morecounter for a reasonable price. Easy to schedule an appointment via email, he arrived right as scheduled, very friendly, great price, and a job well done. I definitely recommend Holmes Handyman!

This business outsourced to another business Crown Service Group . The serviceman Dimitri was…read moreincompetent. He ruined our bathroom tub and didn't complete the cabinet painting. Reached out several times unfortunately , Dimitri did not show to rectify this mistake. We have been given many excuses for not showing to fix the negligence. At this point, we are looking to other companies to fix this mistake. Honestly, we are going to be spending more money to rectify this issue. We also reached out to Rachel office manager and to no avail has offered to assist in this matter. These two companies are fraud. I would not recommend.

I am so impressed with Dan. Talk about under promising and over delivering! Needed an elegant &…read moresimple handrail for my historic DC home. Dan came over quickly, understood what I wanted, knew just the right questions to ask to make sure I'd be pleased with the result. He quoted me three weeks but finished in ten days. The price was competitive and the crew was very efficient and respectful of my home. Would highly recommend.

Once I got them to talk to me, it all fell into place, but it is difficult to reach them. But do…read moreknow that they do beautiful work. They make all the products to specification, install it so it stays in place. They also installed a handrail on my front steps. Dan P. talked with me about how I wanted the final project to look. No surprises and I love it.

David responded very quickly to me and provided a quote within the same day. He and his team were…read moreprompt and very prepared to start the next morning. They did an amazing job of spackling and sanding the space before starting painting. Overall, they did a fantastic job of painting a large basement space in the span of just two days. We look forward to working with David again.

David was very open in communicating and letting me know what he can get done for me. He was…read moreresponsive and easy to negotiate with. I would definitely hire again for future home renovation services. He was fairly priced as well. Always make sure you shop around and get multiple quotes!

Had some drywall and electrical work. Derek was great, timely and very polite. Reasonable rates…read moretoo. Will use again for our handyman needs.

Mickey at Green Apple DC was great to work. The actual work done was wonderful. Not only did Mickey…read moreand his team scrap and paint, but they did whatever carpentry work was necessary to accomplish what we wanted. Aside from the great work, Mickey was a pleasure to work with. He was accessible and willing to meet with us multiple times before and after the project was completed. I plan on working with Green Apple again, soon.

Green Apple DC and Mickey is the very best. I've had many painting jobs done by Green Apple over…read morethe years. Their work is stellar. Twice, he is repaired walls and ceilings due to leaks and made them look better than before. He is meticulous, reliable, and fair in pricing. Really, there's nobody better for the job and I'm grateful to have worked with them on several occasions over the years.

Good pizza, reasonable prices but Tuesday specials. Great local stop to stop for a slice.read more

First class work for a reasonable price. Ruben is terrific to work with though can occasionally…read morehard to reach. They are worth it. We have used them on our home several times and also our rental property. I have no reservations about Ruben and PCCP. I have read the negative reviews and don't believe them. They are either trolls or are writing about the wrong company.

The storm door for my front door was not closing all the way. I called Chris and he was kind enough…read moreto try and have me fix it over the phone to save me money. However, nothing worked so he came the next day and brought a new hydraulic brake for the storm door. Chris tried hard to not have to replace the existing brake, but in the end, it had to be replaced. I can't say enough good things about Chris. He genuinely wants to help you without having you spend a lot of money. I really appreciate that. It's rare to find someone who would rather help you for free over the phone than to have you spend money if possible. That speaks volumes about Chris. He is very knowledgeable about the structure of your home being a contractor. He is highly skilled, very friendly and very reasonable. I would not hesitate to use Chris again and again for all my handyman needs. He is reliable, on time and will try to save you money whenever he can. I highly recommend Chris for any handyman work. He'll get the job done right at a great price.

I recently hired this company to come out and take care of a few small jobs around my house. I…read moredealt with the owner, Chris, and he was awesome! There were a couple items on the list that provided a bit of a challenge for him because they were finicky, but he persevered and took care of everything with a great attitude and expertise. If you are looking for a company to help you with a couple items on your to do list, definitely give them a call. Chris was professional and knowledgeable, but also incredibly friendly and pleasant to work with. I will absolutely be using this company again for all of my handyman and small job related needs at my primary residence, as well as my rental property. The best part is, it's always great to support a locally owned small business!