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    Capitol Handyman & Plumbing

    4.7 (108 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Jen Z.

    I asked David to help me replace an existing light with a ceiling fan. Mind you, I am a DIY-kinda gal and when he first quoted me $250/hr I was very skeptical....I looked on Taskrabbit and other sites to see if someone would be cheaper. It turns out that installing a ceiling fan in our 90 year old house wasn't very straightforward - there was a double ceiling, existing light was not actually attached to a beam, etc. David ended up having to make a large hole in the ceiling and other modifications to install the fan safely and properly. They also plastered/sanded/painted the ceiling and it looks great, like new! He was very professional and punctual. He & his workers were respectful of my home and cleaned up after themselves. You can probably find a college student to help you with simple tasks for lesser quality & price. David may seem expensive, but you will be happy with his work, especially for more complicated work on older homes.

    Ken P.

    David did an amazing job on my condo last week! The floors in my unit needed to be completely replaced, the drywall needed to be repaired, the whole place needed to be repainted, and the Murphy Bed needed to be moved and reassembled. I also needed two locks replaced. David took care of everything, and he did ahead of the deadline we had discussed. The best thing about working with David is that you can trust him. He gives you honest and reasonable rates for his work, is transparent about the timing of a project, and communicates clearly. If you live in the DC area and are looking for a handyman/contractor who you can rely on, David is your man! Take a look at the photos to see the great job David did on my unit!

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    Incredibly responsive and quick, and had the job completed only a few days after I first reach out. Highly recommend

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    David is great!! He goes above and beyond to address the root of the problem. I am a very happy repeat customer.

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    2 years ago

    Drywall repair. Speedy and high quality. Very professional as well. Thank you for a job well done!

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    you can do better. Make sure to check whether the additional costs (parts) indicated as necessary are really needed

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    Very quick and knowledgeable. It took less than an hour to get the repair completed. He also accepted PayPal which was convenient.

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    David also has a network of special contractors that he pulls in for special tasks (like installing a glass shower door).

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    James is very responsive; however, if I could give Jeff, the plumber, a negative star I would do…read moreso. I made it very clear that my sink needed to be snaked. I made it very clear that the technician bring a drop cloth to place over my hardwood flooring, towels to wipe up water, and a bucket/pan to place underneath the sink to catch any water. This should be standard of any plumber that shows up to any home. No customer should have to tell a plumbing company this. None of these items were brought by the technician, Jeff. Instead, Jeff just showed up with a very dirty and rusted snake in a contractor bag, the smallest of rags, and no pan/bucket. Jeff dragged the dirty snake all over the hardwood flooring, ended up using my tenant's towels and pan - and he was slower than molasses in doing the job...he kept taking breaks while on the job. My tenant actually took the pan of water to the bathroom to empty in the toilet. Jeff failed to connect all of the snake together the first time - so he had to snake it a second time and add more links to the snake. Horrible experience. Just horrible. I will never again be using or recommending this company. I feel I was ripped off when it came to the amount charged as well. The high ratings shown do not reflect my experience at all. I don't like to give negative reviews - but I feel this one is definitely needed.

    David is very thorough and communicative. He walked me through our plumbing issues and was happy to…read moregive less costly repair options if we didn't want to replace components (which would be more expensive and labor intensive). His prices are fair and explanations are helpful. I appreciate that he answered all of my questions patiently and in a way I could understand -- even if it meant he had to repeat himself lol. He also didn't try to upsell us on unnecessary repairs! I'm very happy with the customer service and the completed work.

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