Jim the Handyman
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Jim the Handyman

Handyman Services

Certified Pro
703-951-4238
Licensed & Insured
Background checked
4th year as a Best Pick

Hours of Operation

Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SundayClosed

Business Address

2950 Chichester Lane

Fairfax, VA 22031

Company Details

Services Offered

  • Drywall Services
  • Interior and Exterior Painting
  • Tile Installation and Repair
  • Carpentry Services
  • Interior and Exterior Trim
  • Fence Repair
  • Caulking Services
  • Minor Electrical Work
  • Minor Plumbing Work
  • Deck Repair
  • Home Updates

Services Not Offered

Jim the Handyman does not offer major plumbing or electrical work.

Minimum Job

  • $110 minimum for 1 hour of handyman work

Warranty

  • 1-year warranty

Employee Information

  • Background Checked
  • Have a minimum of 10 years of experience
  • Wear Uniforms

Insurance Coverage

General Liability Insurance

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Company History

Jim Taylor began the local company in 1984. The Layton brothers took over in 2015.

Distinctions

Not specified

Customer Benefits

Free Estimates

Fee Structure

The minimum trip charge for a handyman is $110, which covers up to one hour of work

About this company

"High-quality work at a reasonable price. Ninety-nine percent of the time the job will come off without a hitch; the other one percent we'll come back and make it right. Family-owned-and-operated, we'll treat you like family."

— Lucas & Kelly Layton, Owners

License

2705159447

Ratings & Reviews

Compiled Score:

Jim the Handyman has received 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 65 customer reviews. Learn about Our Research Process.

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Richard Paisley

Richard Paisley

a month ago

We recently had our initial experience with Jim the Handyman and from our beginning to the completion of the work, the experience was wonderful. After describing the nature of the work we needed with the representative, we were contacted within a few hours to schedule the visit by their estimator for the next day. The estimator was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Our work was scheduled for the following day. The contractors arrived at the beginning of the target window and completed the various jobs efficiently and with excellent quality. The contractors were highly professional and flexible throughout the process. We are extremely satisfied with the services provided by Jim the Handyman and will definitely utilize their services in the future as well as recommend them highly to our friends and neighbors.

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Rebecca Hanson

Rebecca Hanson

5 months ago

We had a great experience with Jim’s The Handyman! The technicians arrived on time, worked efficiently and carefully, and completed all of our projects beautifully, including hanging a shelf, repainting and updating our front door/weather stripping, and replacing a door lock. The entire process was polished and professional from start to finish. Communication was excellent, the team was clearly skilled and experienced, and they cleaned up thoroughly after the work was completed. We were really happy with the value and quality of the work and would absolutely use them again.

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Leah Murray

Leah Murray

a month ago

Jim the Handyman services have been really good. We have had them paint a bathroom. Then recently, they repaired our wood fence and steps. The two young men Diego & Juan were so polite and completed the work efficiently and well. I would recommend Jim the Handyman for any home renovation or repair. We will contact them again for work at our home.

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Sally Murphy

Sally Murphy

3 months ago

I have used Jim the Handyman three times for three completely different jobs. We have been very happy with the work done as well as the price. The process is so easy and straightforward. Call in and let them know the work you need help with and they find the person who can do the work. They email you the estimate and you either go ahead with the work or don’t. The three different people for the three different jobs were all very nice, professional, and efficient.

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Justin Drew

Justin Drew

2 months ago

I came across Jim The Handyman from a listserv in the area and our neighbor highly recommended this company. I started with one project, which went very smoothly. The estimator was the father (super nice!) of the sons, who were the apprentices of the original owner, Jim, and run the compnay now! The crew came on site and finished the project efficiently. Subsequently, I had several other projects lined up over the course of several weeks. Coordination with Carissa was flawless, who often made expedited scheduling happen, which was always a great surprise! Even though I had different crew, they were consistently great to work with and were able to always deliver high quality work. I will keep coming back to Jim The Handyman for sure whenever I need help, and I recommend this company to anyone in the area, who needs help with H&G projects! Thank you so very much!

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Service Area

Jim the Handyman serves 21 cities in the Northern Virginia area.

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Cities Served

Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Dunn Loring, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Fort Myer, Great Falls, Herndon, Lorton, Mc Lean, Oakton, Reston, Springfield, Vienna

Jim the Handyman FAQ

Jim the Handyman offers a wide range of handyman services, including drywall, painting, tiling, vinyl flooring, carpentry, deck, fence, trim, and masonry repairs, caulking, door installation, light plumbing and electrical work, and partial bathroom and kitchen remodeling. Please note that Jim the Handyman does not offer major plumbing or electrical work.

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