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Hambleton Handyman - Front Royal, VA

  • 1740 Milldale Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Commercial Roofing
  • Industrial Roofing
  • Residential Roofing
  • 24/7 Emergency Repairs
  • Financing Available
Hours
Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
About the Business

At Hambleton Handyman, we are dedicated to delivering a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of both residential and commercial clients. Located in Front Royal, Virginia, we specialize in emergency roof repairs, roof skylight installations, and roof water damage repairs. Our technical expertise allows us to manage complex projects from start to finish, ensuring that every detail is meticulously addressed. We pride ourselves on our organization and consistency, which are essential in delivering durable and high-quality results.

Our well-coordinated team approaches each project with a commitment to thoroughness, ensuring that we provide long-term value and satisfaction for our clients. Whether you are facing an urgent roofing issue or planning a larger renovation, we are equipped to handle it all with precision and reliability.

What people say about “Hambleton Handyman”?

Customer feedback regarding Hambleton Handyman is notably mixed. While several reviews highlight the company's strong communication, promptness, and quality of work, there are serious complaints about service reliability and pricing. Multiple customers reported issues with no-shows after payments were taken, exorbitant labor quotes, and lack of follow-through on initial commitments. Positive reviews emphasize responsiveness and the skill of individual handymen, but the negative experiences regarding service and transparency overshadow the positive aspects for some customers.

What Users Like The Most
  • Hambleton is very responsive and shows up on schedule.
  • Their craftsman was professional, knowledgeable, and did a good job.
  • The technology to know exactly when the craftsman is on his way is really helpful.
  • All work was completed in an exemplary manner.
  • Communication was very clear throughout the process.
What Users Like The Least
  • They never followed up and never visited my job after collecting my money.
  • I was charged for every minute he was trying to figure out the project.
  • They asked for OVER 24 thousand dollars for just labor.
  • The guy arrived over an hour late and didn’t understand what he was supposed to do.
  • Save your time; don't get ripped off.
Recommended Reviews
Overall Company Rating
Good 4.4
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John Mac
Jun 12, 2024

Please be very careful with Hambleton Handyman. After I contacted them with a potential home handyman repair they charged my credit card for the first hour of work at a very high rate. The problem is that they never followed up. Never visited my job after collecting my money. Never gave me even an estimate. Never did any work at all for the money they took. Bottom line: they never ever showed up and are still actually very angry that I wanted my money back.

Putter Riggs
Dec 19, 2023

They don't even deserve a single star. But It won't let me write a review without a star. The guy arrived over an hour late spent 6 hours priming a wall that was already primed. He took the first hour bringing in a radio, ladder and drop cloth. When I complained, the worker said he was having a bad day and didn't understand what he was supposed to do. He told me he could do what I actually requested the next day. He said he would stay until he finished to my satisfaction. Of course I am charged for every minute he is trying to figure out the project. Also he went out and purchased the materials that I already had for him to use.
THIS IS A MONEY GRAB. Would NOT recommend this group. This guy worked like pouring molasses in winter.

kevin dodd
Dec 15, 2023

I got 3 estimates from different companies this week to do drywall. 1 was from this company. The materials only cost 2 to 3 thousands tops. So to do one room...they asked for OVER 24 thousand dollars for just labor. Save your time don't get ripped off. The second most expensive quote I got from a different company for the same exact work was 8500. I can provide proof of everything don't get ripped off ask around.

To just do 1 wall...8 sheets of drywall it was over 5k and said that would take over 40 hours. Their estimate basically says each drywall sheet takes 1 day....that's insane

J Kolawole
Jul 9, 2023

Hambleton is very responsive. They called when they promised to and show up on schedule. Their personnel was very loyal to the company and proud of his work.

Max was very thorough, observant and knowledgeable.

Elizabeth Linares
Jul 6, 2023

Eddie was timely and patient while we resolved the LWVA security gate issue. His craftsmanship was great! Very detailed oriented and professional. I would highly recommend Hambleton Handyman.

Paul Wiley
Jun 28, 2023

Our craftsman (Erick) has tackled everything we've thrown at him, including going above and beyond. For example, he simply noticed a knothole in our hardwood flooring and took the initiative to fill it without us even asking. The dispatch and scheduling teams are friendly, and the technology to know exactly when the craftsman is on his way is really helpful.

Steve de Lazaro
Jun 2, 2023

The flexibility inherent in hiring a Hambleton Handyman allowed me to modify the original scope of work once the Handyman was on sight as well as add additional work as time and my budget allowed. Given the number of projects we need to get done, Hambleton provides us the ability to make progress while doing so affordably, especially given that Hambleton charges at-cost for materials. Not only the most capable handyman service we've used but also the fairest.

Lisbeth Chandler
Jun 1, 2023

I needed some repairs due to wind damage on my exterior windows. The handyman was professional, knowledgeable, and did a good job.

Suzanne Weiss
May 25, 2023

We had a complicated carpentry challenge that was expertly navigated. Our carpenter arrived on time, discussed the pros and cons of possible solutions, and worked diligently to realize the outcome we wanted. We could not be more pleased.

Armand G
May 18, 2023

Your handyman scott was very personable, and didnt mind I added a few small repairs. While he was there. And he was very thorough.

Charmaine D
May 17, 2023

Matt with Hambleton Handyman was professional, efficient, and communicative. He didn't waste any time and offered us different solutions/options on how to fix things as he went. We'd love to have him back out to fix some other things around our home.

Kelly Graham Tamai
May 11, 2023

Hambleton was great. Easy to schedule, great at communicating throughout, pricing was clear, and the work was done well. I also had zero cleanup afterwards which was nice. I've already gotten them on the schedule for my next project.

Daniel Dunn
May 3, 2023

I have been a landlord for 36 years and do a lot of my own work. If it is something I cannot do it is typically very difficult. In fact, I was expecting that your handyman would say that he could not do it - replace siding that came off high up against a chimney on a steep townhouse roof. Unbelievably, he was unfazed and had it done in a hour. I have worked with handyman services before and there is a lot they won't do. I was very impressed with the service and Ken in particular. Thank you.

M E Heironimus
Apr 25, 2023

I received a photo of the person in advance of the appointment time and he arrived a few minutes early. The task was completed timely and to my satisfaction.

Sanford Payne
Apr 20, 2023

After my initial contact, HH called me first to go over my requirements and to schedulea day for the work to be performed. They called back the day before the work to say they would need to postpone but quickly rescheduled for early the following day. The handyman (Eddie) arrived on time and was knowledgeable, skillful, and personable. He worked quickly and efficiently. All work was completed in an exemplary manner. I would work with the professionals at HH anytime.

Bob Larkin
Feb 13, 2023

The excellent craftsman and quality of work. Eddie Kelly is a top notch craftsman and a quality individual who makes a fantastic spokesman for your company.

Holly Rowl
Jan 30, 2023

The best part is definitely the ease of working with the Hambleton crew- I showed him around the office, pointed out multiple offices that needed things hung, and then left him to work. He was able to go through and get everything hung with exceptional skill and precision.

Charles Mayfield
Jan 30, 2023

Prompt and professional tradesmen who do their job extremely well. David did an outstanding job on our closet to half bath conversion. He was always and time and has extreme attention to detail in doing his work, top-notch!

Craig Shriver
Jan 26, 2023

Amazing company ! Responsive, excellent work, fair prices. The Expert Craftsman, David Garcia, is Incredible! Master of All Trades...! He did expert work on plumbing, electrical, concrete, woodwork, and ceiling repair.

Heather Hahn
Jan 10, 2023

All aspects of my experience were excellent. Throughout the process, from my first call to completion of the work, communication was very clear. I appreciated the texts that allowed me to see exactly when the technician would arrive, which was always at the promised time. On site, he explained what he observed about the problem, what he believed was needed to fix it, and his progress each day. I especially appreciated that the first technician recognized that the problem required a skill he didn’t have, and he recommended we have someone else do the work, rather than attempting it himself. That honesty enhanced my trust. Hambleton Handyman was then able to assign someone whose skills matched our specific problem. Both technicians emphasized doing the job right, not doing something that might quickly but temporarily address the problem.

Kyle Duarte
Oct 31, 2022

Really annoying online experience. I filled out their web form with a request for help, and got an email saying I needed to schedule a time to talk on the phone so that I could understand “how their process works.” Like what does that even mean? Sounds like a scam to me. What can’t people use email like it’s 2022?

Jen Lee
Aug 23, 2022

Wow, I can't say enough good things about our first experience with Hambleton Handymen. Our craftsmen was Scott Andrehsen and he was so nice and incredibly knowledgeable. We needed a closet door removed/new one installed and Scott got right to work and let us know what would need to happen and roughly how long it would take. The new door ended up being a bit shorter than the existing frame so he had to also build in some drywall and also took care to save the original trim so we wouldn't have to purchase anything more than needed.

After he finished with our closet door project, we ended up dragging him all over our house asking him questions about projects we had in mind and he took the time to explain what options we had and how he would go about them.

The installation took a little less time than originally thought and the entire experience was so great. We absolutely love Scott and will be requesting him for our future projects. Thank you Scott!

Jesse Kushner
Apr 16, 2021

I have used Hambleton Handyman twice, once in 2019 and again in 2021. We all know went down in 2020 so we didn't have many services that year. The Master Service men were excellent. I had never seen the quality paint job that I saw both years, but especially this year. Brian was absolutely precise with his brush handling. Scott built a small ramp off of my front porch. Because the asphalt it had to sit on was sloped it was a challenge. He made sure that it was extremely sturdy and put extra anchors in and outside of the posts to ensure they would never move. They won't. Since todays materials are not like materials of the 50s and 60s he did everything he could to stabilize everything. He had to invent some things to ensure that the ramp was safe and secure. I was just so impressed. If you want quality you have to hire quality and Hambleton Handyman is a quality service.

Emma St. John
Aug 10, 2020

My experience, so far, has been excellent. The company was quick to respond and schedule me. When Tim arrived, he listened and created a fireplace that matched my vision. I will definitely be using this company and Tim in the future.

Paul Jalsevac
Jan 31, 2020

We had a great experience using Hambleton Handyman - from being able to GPS the technician to know exactly when he would arrive, to the quality work, to the cleanliness of each mid-project area when Chris left in the evening. The office was very responsive to our scheduling issues and our handyman, Chris, was thorough and friendly throughout the whole project. Would definitely recommend Hambleton Handyman.

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  • 1740 Milldale Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Commercial Roofing
  • Industrial Roofing
  • Residential Roofing
  • 24/7 Emergency Repairs
  • Financing Available
Hours
Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
We Answer Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing questions
1. What is the average roof replacement cost for a residential home?
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The average roof replacement cost for a residential home typically ranges from $7,000 to $15,000, depending on factors such as roof size, chosen materials, roof pitch, and labor rates in your area. Premium materials or complex designs may increase the price.

2. How much does it usually cost to replace the roof of a commercial building?
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The cost to replace the roof of a commercial building typically ranges from $5 to $12 per square foot, depending on several factors such as roof size, material, labor rates, building type, and local code requirements.

3. What factors affect the overall roof repair cost?
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Several factors influence roof repair cost, including the extent of the damage, roof accessibility, material type, labor costs, and whether it’s a general repair or an emergency fix. Minor repairs can start around $150–$400, while major repairs may exceed $1,500.

4. What is the typical roof leak repair cost, and how is it calculated?
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Roof leak repair cost generally ranges from $300 to $800, depending on the size and location of the leak, the materials required, and labor intensity. Complex leaks involving structural repairs or interior damage will cost more.

5. What is the average flat roof repair cost for commercial buildings?
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Flat roof repair cost for commercial properties usually ranges from $500 to $3,000, depending on the roofing material (TPO, EPDM, PVC), the extent of the damage, and roof accessibility.

6. How much is the mobile home roof replacement cost compared to traditional homes?
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Mobile home roof replacement cost typically ranges from $3,000 to $8,000, making it generally more affordable than traditional home roof replacements, due to smaller size and simpler structure.

Service questions
1. Should I stay home during roof replacement?
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It's not necessary to stay home during roof replacement. Roofing work is noisy and can cause vibrations inside the house, which might be uncomfortable. Most homeowners choose to leave during major parts of the project, but our team ensures safety and keeps you updated, whether you're home or not.

2. How long does roof replacement take?
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The timeline for a roof replacement typically ranges from one to three days, depending on the size and complexity of the roof, weather conditions, and material type. Larger or more intricate roofs may take a bit longer, but we always aim for efficient, timely completion.

3. How to hire a roofing contractor?
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To hire a roofing contractor, start by researching local companies with good reviews and proper licensing. Request quotes from multiple contractors, verify their insurance and certifications, and ask for references. Always ensure you get a written contract that outlines the scope of work, timeline, and payment terms.

4. How to check if a roofing company is legit?
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Check if a roofing company is legit by verifying their business license, insurance, and local certifications. Look for memberships in professional associations, read customer reviews, and ask for recent project references. A legitimate company will be transparent and provide all documentation upon request.

5. How to choose a roofing company?
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When choosing a roofing company, consider their experience, customer reviews, warranty offerings, and quality of materials. Make sure they provide clear communication, detailed estimates, and a solid portfolio of completed projects. Local expertise is also a major advantage for understanding regional roofing needs.

6. How do you know if your roofing contractor is ripping you off?
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Warning signs that your roofing contractor might be ripping you off include vague contracts, pressure to pay large upfront deposits, lack of proper documentation, and unexplained price increases. Always ask for itemized estimates and written guarantees, and avoid contractors who avoid answering your questions directly.

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