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    Capitol Handyman & Plumbing

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

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    Services - Capitol Handyman & Plumbing

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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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    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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    Review Highlights - Capitol Handyman & Plumbing

    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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    Excellent service and affordable price! Philip hung a 75 pound giant wall chessboard. I was…read moreimpressed 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.

    Responded very quickly and offered to come the same day, on a Saturday, no less, so we appreciated…read morethat. 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.

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    Alex was amazing. When every other handyman didn't want to do this job, Alex was happy to take a…read morelook and offer his services. As you can see, the kids broken a pane of glass on the window leading to the sunroom and Alex was able to replace it with a similar piece of glass without any issues. I feel like the photos speak for themselves in terms of what he can fix. He was very responsive via text and prompt with when he would arrive for taking measurements or for installing. We are a no shoes household and he noticed that right away on entry and took his shoes off so that he didn't step on our carpet with his shoes. I appreciate his attention to details like that and being respectful. The price was reasonable at 220 to repair this. There's no way I would have been able to get this done myself given the time it took. I will definitely be using Alex as my handyman from here on out.

    I contacted Tamar Home Services to get a couple pieces of exterior trim on my house replaced and…read morepainted. They got back to me immediately which I really appreciated, and even after a problem getting to my house (unexpected road work in my neighborhood), we were able to communicate over text to get an estimate. They came out promptly to get the repairs done and did an excellent job. In addition to the scheduled work, the guys took a look at a couple other issues I had to give me a professional opinion on options, and advised and gave me a quote for some other exterior siding/trim maintenance recommended. The work was reasonably priced and I really appreciated being able to get someone professional, reliable, and timely to get the work done. I would highly recommend them for any work you need done!

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    (87 reviews)

    Logan Circle, Downtown

    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.

    Capitol Handyman & Plumbing - handyman - Updated September 2026

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