--- title: "Handsome Handyman Services" description: "Handsome Handyman Services is a Middletown handyman business, and an nbcconnecticut.com story has identified Benjamin Shoemaker as its owner and operator. " doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Handsome Handyman Services **Trade:** Handyman · **Address:** 51 Heritage Blvd, Middletown, CT 06457 · **Phone:** (860) 916-7988 · **Website:** http://www.handsomehandymanservices.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 6 reviews across 6 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Handsome Handyman Services is a Middletown handyman business, and an nbcconnecticut.com story has identified Benjamin Shoemaker as its owner and operator. The company says it has been in business 17 years, and on the BBB it describes renovations, repairs, painting and carpentry among its services. A 2024 customer said two Amazon nightstands with about 40 pieces and bags of hardware were assembled in 1.25 hours. A 2025 customer said BJ did a siding repair project and was prompt, polite and honest. A 2025 reviewer said they had hired Ben for a few things and planned to have him do more after a move. A 2025 customer using the business for the first time called the price very reasonable. A 2024 reviewer called Ben a go-to when things need doing around the house. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0652577, as active, held by The Handsome Handyman. **Strengths:** - Fast furniture assembly — a 2024 customer said two nightstands took 1.25 hours - A siding repair — a 2025 customer said BJ was prompt and honest - A reasonable price — a 2025 first-time customer called it very reasonable ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Benjamin Shoemaker has been identified by a local news site as the owner and operator of the business in Middletown _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/strong-winds-wreak-havoc-for-some/3660452/) — “nbcconnecticut.com — Benjamin Shoemaker, the owner and operator of Handsome Handyman Services in Middletown, said blustery conditions cause …” - Says it has been in business 17 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.handsomehandymanservices.com) — “Self-reported 17 years in business” - Describes itself as offering renovations, repairs, painting and carpentry along with handyman services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/middletown/profile/handyman/the-handsome-handyman-0111-87137375) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): The Handsome Handyman offers a variety of home improvement and handyman services, including …” - A 2024 customer said two nightstands with about 40 pieces were assembled in 1.25 hours _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURELU5yZ0tnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbecb5fed0e217f7d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDD-NrgKg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I can’t recommend HH highly enough. I bought two night stands from Amazon that managed to have about 40 pieces and BAGS of hardware. HH …” - A 2025 customer described a siding repair project done by BJ _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VONzgtYWlacFpxV19RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbecb5fed0e217f7d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEN78-aiZpZqW_QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I am very grateful to BJ for the work he did on my siding repair project. He was prompt, experienced, polite, professional and honest. I …” - A 2025 first-time customer called the price very reasonable _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3d0tEZkxnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbecb5fed0e217f7d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCwwKDfLg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Used H Handyman today for the first time. Very reasonable price. Excellent work. Planning on having more work done. Would recommend to an…” - Google shows 4.7 stars from 13 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Handsome%20Handyman%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJYVnutQtL5okRfX8hDu1fy74) — “Google: 4.7★ from 13 ratings” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0652577, as active, held by The Handsome Handyman. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0652577 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: THE HANDSOME HANDYMAN” - Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.handsomehandymanservices.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): HANDYMAN SERVICES AND HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES HANDYMAN SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES BATHROOM REMODE…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/middletown/profile/handyman/the-handsome-handyman-0111-87137375) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): The Handsome Handyman offers a variety of home improvement and handyman services, including …” - Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VONzgtYWlacFpxV19RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbecb5fed0e217f7d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEN78-aiZpZqW_QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I am very grateful to BJ for the work he did on my siding repair project. He was prompt, experienced, polite, professional and honest. I …” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0652577, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/handyman/comments/1hx7lzy/what_does_it_take_to_be_a_handy_man/m68ns7b/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Handsome%20Handyman%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJYVnutQtL5okRfX8hDu1fy74): 4.7★ from 13 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Handsome%20Handyman%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJYVnutQtL5okRfX8hDu1fy74): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.handsomehandymanservices.com): 17 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/middletown/profile/handyman/the-handsome-handyman-0111-87137375): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.expertise.com/home-improvement/handyman/connecticut/waterbury): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Benjamin Shoemaker, the owner and operator of Handsome Handyman Services in Middletown, said blustery conditions cause all sorts of issues for people.” — nbcconnecticut.com — https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/strong-winds-wreak-havoc-for-some/3660452/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Toni Morrissey · 2025-06-27**: Ben is great. We have hired him for a few things now and we will be having him do more when we move. Dependable, reliable, talented and honest! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathleen Alderman · 2025-05-20**: I am very grateful to BJ for the work he did on my siding repair project. He was prompt, experienced, polite, professional and honest. I will most definitely contact him again for any future projects/repairs I need. It is such a wonderful piece of mind to know that I have someone I can count on. Tha… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Rame · 2025-03-15**: Used H Handyman today for the first time. Very reasonable price. Excellent work. Planning on having more work done. Would recommend to anyone. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · SJ Hart · 2024-04-05**: I can’t recommend HH highly enough. I bought two night stands from Amazon that managed to have about 40 pieces and BAGS of hardware. HH tackled that pile that it was child’s play. Had both of them assembled in 1.25 hours. You know those how -to videos that are sped up so you don’t have to watch at… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · ALshortstop · 2024-01-03**: Ben is my go to guy when I need things done around my house, He has the 4 R's people look for in a Home improvement contractor. Responsive, Reasonable,Reliable and Reputable - **5/5 · Google Reviews · eric · 2022-09-07**: Did the job well, reasonable price, would use again --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T00:55:04.849Z. Cite as: Handsome Handyman Services — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/handsome-handyman-services-middletown) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/handsome-handyman-services-middletown ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)