Mike took care of everything: plumbing, electrical, lighting, shower glass, tile, drywall... And he let me know what was going on the whole time, because this guy is a talker. I probably retained just enough information to do my next project solo and call him when things go awry. He helped me plan out my semi bathroom renovation telling me exactly what would be needed. It was great to get someone local to the East Village / Lower East Side so we wouldn't have to deal with issues for transporting tools all the way across the island. read more

I have been using Mike for about eight years now pretty much whenever we need something done in our place or in our co-op. He is extremely knowledgeable on. Wide variety of trades and has completed tricky projects on everything from flooring to plumbing to painting to electrical for us. He shows up when he says he's going to, his rates are always fair, he is a great problem solver, his work is super clean and you never have to look over your shoulder wondering if he's taking advantage of you. In a city that sometimes seems full of charlatans and contractors that claim to be experts and really aren't, Mike is a rare find. Just leave a little time to book him as he is always busy (most good contractors are!) I highly recommend his services. read more

Mike was fantastic and so helpful. He installed an a/c unit in my window and was able to come at short notice. His rate was very fair and at no point did I feel like I was in danger of being ripped off. He was straight forward when I called and told me beforehand everything that we may or may not have to do, depending on the window etc. etc. It ended up being an easy installation and he was in and out quickly and the unit is perfect! I will definitely be using him for other jobs soon! read more

Mike was very, very good at furniture assembly. I had purchased a hutch for my desk from Target...free shipping....for about $100. I spent more than that to have Mike come and put it together, but I could NOT have done this myself. Even my husband and I would have had a huge struggle. Mike was on time and, after three hours, I had a beautiful hutch put together. I was wary of a stranger coming to my house who I found on the internet, but it's obvious Mike is a gentle soul, just making his way through this life. Mike is also very talented in the areas of electricity, plumbing and general contracting. I couldn't recommend Mike more, if you're in a pinch and need a Handyman to Help. read more

Great all around handyman. He's able to do plumbing and electrical in one visit, and he's detailed and careful to make sure its done well. Mike installed new controllers for two ceiling fans, a new sink faucet and showerhead, and replaced some moldy caulking in the tub. His rates are reasonable and I trust his work. Do note that despite the image on the Yelp page that shows credit cards, he only takes cash. read more

Mike's continued to do awesome plumbing, electrical and other general handyman-type work for a reasonable price and has stayed updated with the times, making sure to stay masked up these days. The key with Mike is the value perspective. His prices have always been fair, especially when taking into account the quality of his work. I feel fortunate that I've been able to work with someone so reliable for the better part of the last decade. Big thank you to Mike! read more

He was SUCH an a**hole. He quoted me a price different than what was on here, so when I asked him about it (I'm a girl and am always weary about people taking advantage when it comes to things like plumbing etc.) he suddenly got very defensive, told me he wasn't interested in the job, and stopped responding to my call or texts. He is rude and unprofessional. I would not trust him. read more

I just had a minor electrical emergency while I was getting ready to go out tonight (it appeared that I broke a fuse, but flipping switches in my circuit box was not doing the trick). I found Mike's number on google--and he literally walked me through the solution over the phone in two minutes. He was professional, friendly, fair and I would be happy to hire him for a real job given the opportunity. I promised him I would share his number with everyone I know, so here I am! read more

Mike is an AWESOME guy to call when you need ANYTHING done in your house. He's done pretty much any job you can think of from simple to complex. He hung my ceiling fan back in the early summer in no time flat. Stayed in great communication and is SO friendly to boot. I'll be using him as much as possible because i cant even hit a nail on the head...except finding Mike! read more

Amazing. Artisanal quality work at competitive rates. Call now, Mike only accepts a few new clients every year.

Mike did a great job. He put up our blinds in about 90 minutes. It looked great, he was a super nice guy, and his price was very very fair!

My IKEA lamp needed electrical maintenance. Mike was knowledgable and very friendly. Without a doubt I will hire Handyman to Help You the next time I am in need of handyman services. read more

RUDE RUDE RUDE!! I am looking for an electrician for my boss for a big time job in his loft apartment and after reading these reviews I called Mike. First he hung up on me and when I called back I jokingly said "thought you didn't want the job" to which he responded "sometimes I don't". Well clearly he didn't want my job because I barely explained what I needed before he started laying out all these crazy rules. He doesn't deal with assistants - only with actual tenant. He will only take cash from the person who called him, in other words, I'm his client not my boss!! Well I said no thank you and hung up! Too bad, you lost out on a really good client!! Oh and btw, he maxes out at 10' ceilings....guess he's afraid of heights!!! SMH read more

This is not the type of handyman who I would recommend. To reach out to him, it is very hard. He does not always pick up phone calls. His cell phone mailbox is full, so I could not leave a message there. He only prefers text messaging, but not anyone can do a text message at any time. He does not take credit card, nor check payment. He ONLY takes cash payment. He will ask whoever pays him cash to sign the payment agreement, via text messaging, and that person has to be onsite. So if I have a tenant in my apartment, watching the job be done, and handles him the cash, it has to be the tenant who signs the text messaging, not me, as the owner, who happens to be out of the city, even though I am the one who actually PAYS all this money. He does not have license, nor insurance. So be aware that super of the building finds out and throws him out. He comes to your apartment by riding a bike. He starts charging $35 an hour from the time he leaves his home. He also charges for riding back. If my apartment is in West Village, and it takes 30 minutes for him to come from East Village, I will be paying $35 for his round trip without any job done. His first trip is usually a checkup. If he needs material, or special tool, he will be riding back to get everything. Then another $35 trip, plus an hour of waiting. He also has a 2-hr service window, meaning I can be waiting from 2pm on, and he can show up at 4pm, even though I call two days earlier. Not the type of neighborhood handyman that I would use. read more

I had to remove a switch that controlled an outlet. I got a quote from one electrician for $250. Mike told me about all options and told me, it's not worth it for me to pay any body for this kind of work. he told me how I can do it by myself and save a lot of money. He's a genuine guy and that's very hard to find these days. lots of other handy men try to rip you off for doing something very simple, and they milk victims for every nickle they have. Not Mike!!! read more

Just talked on the phone, he was extremely helpful and informative and willing to help me fix the problem myself. Very generous of him to be so helpful without being paid to be, I was really impressed with him. He also is extremely knowledgable and detail-oriented. read more

I was very pleased with Mike. He came on time, was polite and helpful, and his work was both neat and exactly as agreed on the phone beforehand. I got quotes from many electricians in downtown Manhattan, and Mike charges much less per hour than most of the people I spoke with. All in all, a job well done. I will contact Mike whenever I need something fixed in my apartment. read more

I was a bit concerned when Mike arrived over an hour later than expected, but I realized he had spent that time securing specialized supplies he had actually put together himself to make tools necessary to fix my plumbing problem. He was in and out in an hour, very efficient, very professional, and very reasonable. Thank you. read more