Local Carpentry Services in Brightwaters, New York

After 17 years of disappointment, frustration, and failed attempts to get a quality deck, I finally found Mr. Handyman—and more importantly, John Povey and his extraordinary team. Over the years, I’ve dealt with poor craftsmanship, over-sanding, failed stains and paint jobs, and unreliable contractors. But from the moment I met John and his crew, I knew this time would be different. Greg, the lead carpenter, is not only incredibly talented but also kind, communicative, and consistently had my best interests in mind. He checked in with me throughout the project to ensure every detail matched my vision—and added some of his own and absolutely crushed it. He led a fantastic team that included Griff (John’s stepson, who is learning the trade and doing excellent work) and Jim, who I was pleasantly surprised to learn is also my neighbor. Every day, they cleaned up so thoroughly it was like they were never there—and when the job was done, they even put my deck furniture back in place. Let the decorating begin! And it doesn’t stop with the craftsmanship—the office team, including John’s wife, was incredibly professional and responsive, sending timely email reminders and text updates. I especially appreciated the personal touch of contractor photos included with messages, so I knew exactly who to expect. As a final touch, when the deck was completed, John personally called to ask if there was anything they could have done better. That kind of humility and dedication to excellence is rare. Honestly, I wouldn’t change a single thing—the deck is absolute perfection and far beyond what I had imagined. Greg also custom-built shed doors for me, beautifully solving yet another issue from a prior contractor. They are both functional and stunning. I wholeheartedly and without hesitation recommend Mr. Handyman. If you’re looking for integrity, skill, communication, and a result that exceeds expectations—this is the team you want. New addition! 10/16/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough good things about Mr. Handyman of Huntington and Smithtown! Anila is absolutely fantastic to work with — friendly, organized, and always accommodating. We had to reschedule, and she made it completely seamless and stress-free, always handling everything with a smile. She’s the magic behind the operation! I’m a repeat customer — and nowhere near done yet. I’ve been in my home for 18 years and held off on upgrades because I just couldn’t find anyone I truly trusted. That changed with John Povey, of Mr. Handyman. They’ve completely transformed my home. Greg re-screened all of my windows, removed rotted wood that was causing hidden water damage behind my siding, and replaced it with maintenance-free trim that will last for years. But the real game changer was when Greg and Chuck removed a pony wall, redirected the electrical and cable, and installed a large new window in my den — a room that was once dark and gloomy is now filled with light and feels like new and hung my tv on the wall! They even offer 0% financing, which makes it easy to take on projects when inspiration strikes. You know exactly who is coming to your home with convenient text messages with photos and John, the owner ALWAYS calls after the job is completed to ask how it went, are you satisfied and to reiterate they stand behind their work and I stand behind them. I finally feel like my home is becoming everything I’ve dreamed of — a space that truly brings me joy and happiness. I can’t wait to see what we do next!

Michael did excellent work on our basement stairs! Will hire again!

Jason was the best!!! Very knowledgable and very professional!!! I will ask for him again.

He was great and very thorough. A very nice and personable man.

The handyman worked non stop. Gave extreme effort as if it were his own house. Knew all projects and time constraints. On time and reliable. Great communication. Already booked again for another project. 1 word…AWESOME!!!

After 17 years of disappointment, frustration, and failed attempts to get a quality deck, I finally found Mr. Handyman—and more importantly, John Povey and his extraordinary team. Over the years, I’ve dealt with poor craftsmanship, over-sanding, failed stains and paint jobs, and unreliable contractors. But from the moment I met John and his crew, I knew this time would be different. Greg, the lead carpenter, is not only incredibly talented but also kind, communicative, and consistently had my best interests in mind. He checked in with me throughout the project to ensure every detail matched my vision—and added some of his own and absolutely crushed it. He led a fantastic team that included Griff (John’s stepson, who is learning the trade and doing excellent work) and Jim, who I was pleasantly surprised to learn is also my neighbor. Every day, they cleaned up so thoroughly it was like they were never there—and when the job was done, they even put my deck furniture back in place. Let the decorating begin! And it doesn’t stop with the craftsmanship—the office team, including John’s wife, was incredibly professional and responsive, sending timely email reminders and text updates. I especially appreciated the personal touch of contractor photos included with messages, so I knew exactly who to expect. As a final touch, when the deck was completed, John personally called to ask if there was anything they could have done better. That kind of humility and dedication to excellence is rare. Honestly, I wouldn’t change a single thing—the deck is absolute perfection and far beyond what I had imagined. Greg also custom-built shed doors for me, beautifully solving yet another issue from a prior contractor. They are both functional and stunning. I wholeheartedly and without hesitation recommend Mr. Handyman. If you’re looking for integrity, skill, communication, and a result that exceeds expectations—this is the team you want. New addition! 10/16/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough good things about Mr. Handyman of Huntington and Smithtown! Anila is absolutely fantastic to work with — friendly, organized, and always accommodating. We had to reschedule, and she made it completely seamless and stress-free, always handling everything with a smile. She’s the magic behind the operation! I’m a repeat customer — and nowhere near done yet. I’ve been in my home for 18 years and held off on upgrades because I just couldn’t find anyone I truly trusted. That changed with John Povey, of Mr. Handyman. They’ve completely transformed my home. Greg re-screened all of my windows, removed rotted wood that was causing hidden water damage behind my siding, and replaced it with maintenance-free trim that will last for years. But the real game changer was when Greg and Chuck removed a pony wall, redirected the electrical and cable, and installed a large new window in my den — a room that was once dark and gloomy is now filled with light and feels like new and hung my tv on the wall! They even offer 0% financing, which makes it easy to take on projects when inspiration strikes. You know exactly who is coming to your home with convenient text messages with photos and John, the owner ALWAYS calls after the job is completed to ask how it went, are you satisfied and to reiterate they stand behind their work and I stand behind them. I finally feel like my home is becoming everything I’ve dreamed of — a space that truly brings me joy and happiness. I can’t wait to see what we do next!

Michael did excellent work on our basement stairs! Will hire again!

Jason was the best!!! Very knowledgable and very professional!!! I will ask for him again.

He was great and very thorough. A very nice and personable man.

The handyman worked non stop. Gave extreme effort as if it were his own house. Knew all projects and time constraints. On time and reliable. Great communication. Already booked again for another project. 1 word…AWESOME!!!