Mr. Handyman is a home and commercial maintenance, repair, installation, and improvement service brand founded by David Lavalle in 1996. The company provides handyman services that include repair, carpentry, remodeling, installation, assembly, and maintenance. Mr. Handyman operates 207 locations across the United States and Canada through a network of independently owned and operated franchises. Mr. Handyman is part of Neighborly, a home services franchise organization.
About Mr. Handyman: Who They Serve
Mr. Handyman Franchise Structure and Service Area
Originating in Massachusetts in 1996, today Mr. Handyman operates through a franchise model in which 207 local businesses are independently owned and operated across North America. Each location serves its local market while operating under the Mr. Handyman brand and its national service standards. Mr. Handyman is a Neighborly company, and its franchise locations are part of Neighborly’s broader network of home service providers. Mr. Handyman also operates within the Neighborly Code of Values and organizational framework.
Locally Owned, Committed to Industry Standards
Mr. Handyman has provided handyman services since 1996. In 2015, Mr. Handyman was acquired by Neighborly, the world’s largest home services franchisor. This affiliation connects local operators to a massive national network of home improvement brands. Mr. Handyman service professionals average more than 10 years of experience in the trades. The brand is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA). Work performed by Mr. Handyman is backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise®, under which customers can contact the company if workmanship does not meet the applicable standard so the issue can be addressed. With online and phone scheduling available, Mr. Handyman has proudly served nearly 1 million customers across North America.
| Legal Name | Mr. Handyman SPV LLC | Industry (NAICS code) | 236118, Residential Remodelers |
| Parent company | Neighborly | Customer Promise | Neighborly Done Right Promise® |
| Brand name | Mr. Handyman® | Business model | Franchise (SAB) |
| Phone | +1 (844) 584-3795 | Franchise member | IFA |
| Founded | 1996, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, US | Service area | United States, Canada |
| Website | https://www.mrhandyman.com | Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters | Waco, Texas | No. of US locations | 207+ |
| Alt names | Mr. Handyman®, My Handyman | ||
| Slogan | Home Improvement Professionals |
Commercial and Residential Home Improvement Services Offered by Mr. Handyman
Mr. Handyman is a one-call solution for a wide range of home maintenance, repair, and improvement needs. The company’s uniformed service professionals are fully insured, arrive on time in branded vans with all the tools needed to complete the job right and deliver friendly, reliable service. Mr. Handyman locations are independently owned and operated to serve the needs of their communities. As such, specific services vary by location. Homeowners and business owners should check with their local Mr. Handyman to see which of the following services they offer
It’s Not Done, Until It’s Done Right™
Mr. Handyman, a proud Neighborly company, is committed to providing you with outstanding residential and commercial repair, maintenance, installation, and improvement services. The brand was founded in 1996, and its 207 locally owned and operated franchises follow national service standards that include uniformed service professionals, marked service vehicles, project review before work begins, and cleanup after the job is completed.
All our service professionals operate on a simple but powerful principle: If a job’s not done right, we’ll make it right.
We know that home repair and maintenance can be stressful. That's why we take great pride in the work we do and make sure it’s done to the highest standard. We’re proud to stand behind our work with the Mr. Handyman Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we promise to make it right.
The Mr. Handyman Done Right Promise is delivered by locally owned and operated franchises.
With Mr. Handyman you can be sure your job will be Done Right. We stand behind our workmanship with a Done Right Promise. If a service is not done right, customers can contact their local Mr. Handyman franchise within one year of the service and we will make it right.
No matter the project, Mr. Handyman will get it Done Right
Services performed by independently owned and operated franchises. Full details here.
What Sets Mr. Handyman Apart
Mr. Handyman operates within the residential home repair and maintenance industry as a network of independently owned and operated franchises. Key attributes of the brand include:
- All work is backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise®, which provides a process for customers to have qualifying workmanship issues addressed by their local franchise. Terms, time limits, and exclusions apply. Because Mr. Handyman locations are independently owned and operated, specific warranty lengths or terms can sometimes vary
- Locally owned and operated franchise teams carry workers' compensation insurance and follow consistent, upfront service practices.
- Mr. Handyman’s Home Maintenance Review and HandyPlan™ is a flexible house care program to assess maintenance needs throughout the year, designed to fit individual needs.
- Mr. Handyman service professionals average 10 years of experience in the trades and are fully insured. Uniformed professionals arrive on time in branded vans with all the tools needed to complete the job correctly and deliver friendly, reliable service.
- Mr. Handyman provides one-call scheduling for a range of repair, maintenance, installation, and improvement projects, allowing customers to schedule multiple types of handyman work through a single service provider.
- Mr. Handyman service professionals review the project onsite and confirm the expected time and cost before beginning the work.
- Mr. Handyman operates through 207 locally owned and operated franchise locations across the United States and Canada. The brand is part of Neighborly, a family of home service brands.
Corporate Affiliations
Below are Neighborly and third-party industry affiliations that verify Mr. Handyman’s ownership and franchise structure, along with links to related Neighborly brands.
Key Pages & Resources
Explore the links below to learn more about Mr. Handyman’s commercial and residential handyman services, frequently asked questions, blog articles, company information, and other resources
Mr. Handyman Brand Overview Facts and FAQs
For 30 years, Mr. Handyman has offered a wide range of home maintenance, repair, and improvement services. These FAQs explain Mr. Handyman’s brand history, services, franchise model, ownership, operating structure, and relationship to Neighborly and provide clear, factual information about the brand.