--- title: "HANDYMAN by Polli" description: "In February 2024 a one-star Google reviewer wrote that HANDYMAN by Polli charged over $2k for a simple interior door install, called the pricing more expen" doc_version: "2026-10-29" last_updated: "2026-10-29" --- # HANDYMAN by Polli **Trade:** Handyman · **Address:** 11 Gregory Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403 · **Phone:** (802) 495-5171 · **Website:** https://handymanbypolli.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 1.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 6 sources. 57% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read In February 2024 a one-star Google reviewer wrote that HANDYMAN by Polli charged over $2k for a simple interior door install, called the pricing more expensive than plumbing and electric, and described rude customer service. The South Burlington handyman service says it has been in business 25 years, and its website lists installation, assembly, household and property repairs, painting and touch-ups, carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical work and dryer vent cleaning. In November 2024 a four-star Google reviewer had a sink cabinet removed and a new cabinet and sink installed, plus a basement ceiling and stairway repair; Polli hired a plumber and an electrician as subs, and both jobs were done in 2 days. That reviewer called the handymen on time, neat and thorough, and wrote that it was "more expensive than many AND you get what you pay for," adding that sub prices were high. In April 2024 Nick and Ben from Polli replaced a piece of flashing for a Google reviewer and took away the old flashing. A December 2024 Google reviewer was contacted right away after an online inquiry and had the job scheduled and completed in a timely manner. In May 2024 an r/vermont commenter wrote that a hood vent installation on an hourly quote, which they expected to take a few hours, took 39 man hours and over $5k. In September 2026 an r/burlington commenter wrote that all they had ever heard is that Polli gives "ridiculous 'I don't want the job' quotes." Google shows 3.4 stars from 7 ratings, and the BBB grade is A+. **Strengths:** - Two-day turnaround — cabinet, sink and stairway jobs done with subs in 2024 - Flashing repair — Nick and Ben replaced it and hauled the old away **Concerns:** - Door install price — over $2k charged, per a February 2024 review - Hood vent hours — 39 man hours and over $5k, per a 2024 Reddit post ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Charged over $2k for a simple interior door install, per a February 2024 one-star Google review that also cites rude customer service _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0b19YUlhBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb53a17ee77db5e43!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDto_XRXA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Terrible pricing. More expensive than plumbing and electric! Was charged over 2k for a simple interior door install. Rude customer serv…” - A May 2024 Reddit commenter reported a hood vent install on an hourly quote that took 39 man hours and over $5k _(confidence: medium)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1cnfgcu/looking_for_some_recs_on_hood_vent_installer_in/l37dctj/) — “r/vermont — Don't go with Handyman by Polli, I had a hood vent installed by them a while back. They gave me an hourly quote which seemed rea…” - A September 2026 Reddit commenter repeated hearsay of 'I don't want the job' quotes _(confidence: low)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/1wjotjb/polli_constructionhandyman/) — “r/burlington — All I’ve ever heard is that they provide ridiculous ‘I don’t want the job’ quotes….but someone has to be using them, right?” - Sink cabinet replacement and basement ceiling and stairway repair done in 2 days with subcontracted plumber and electrician (November 2024) _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzcTZERXJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb53a17ee77db5e43!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3q6DErAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “4★ Professional from start to finish. Prompt response to quote a price for a small kitchen project and a basement ceiling and stairway repai…” - Nick and Ben replaced a piece of flashing and took the old flashing away (April 2024) _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqbDhIeE1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb53a17ee77db5e43!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICjl8HxMQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Nick and Ben from Polli replaced a piece of flashing for me. I was very pleased. They were prompt, polite, did what they said they were …” - Says it has been in business 25 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://handymanbypolli.com) — “Self-reported 25 years in business” - 3.4 stars from 7 Google ratings; BBB grade A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/south-burlington/profile/general-contractor/polli-construction-inc-0021-98973) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HANDYMAN%20by%20Polli&query_place_id=ChIJV6T2vap5ykwRQ17bd-4XOrU) — “Google: 3.4★ from 7 ratings” - Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://handymanbypolli.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Our Services Installation Services Assembly Service Seasonal & Preventative Household and Property Repairs …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqbDhIeE1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb53a17ee77db5e43!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICjl8HxMQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Nick and Ben from Polli replaced a piece of flashing for me. I was very pleased. They were prompt, polite, did what they said they were …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0b19YUlhBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb53a17ee77db5e43!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDto_XRXA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Terrible pricing. More expensive than plumbing and electric! Was charged over 2k for a simple interior door install. Rude customer serv…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzcTZERXJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb53a17ee77db5e43!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3q6DErAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “4★ Professional from start to finish. Prompt response to quote a price for a small kitchen project and a basement ceiling and stairway repai…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](https://handymanbypolli.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Our Services Installation Services Assembly Service Seasonal & Preventative Household and Property Repairs …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzcTZERXJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb53a17ee77db5e43!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3q6DErAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “4★ Professional from start to finish. Prompt response to quote a price for a small kitchen project and a basement ceiling and stairway repai…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official VT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://secure.professionals.vermont.gov/prweb/PRServletCustom?UserIdentifier=LicenseLookupGuestUser ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HANDYMAN%20by%20Polli&query_place_id=ChIJV6T2vap5ykwRQ17bd-4XOrU): 3.4★ from 7 ratings - [Official Website](https://handymanbypolli.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/south-burlington/profile/general-contractor/polli-construction-inc-0021-98973): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://rotdoctorsvt.com/about-us/): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/1wjotjb/polli_constructionhandyman/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HANDYMAN%20by%20Polli&query_place_id=ChIJV6T2vap5ykwRQ17bd-4XOrU): 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. - “All I’ve ever heard is that they provide ridiculous ‘I don’t want the job’ quotes….but someone has to be using them, right?” — u/TherealGabeEast in r/burlington (2026-09-18) — https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/1wjotjb/polli_constructionhandyman/ - “Don't go with Handyman by Polli, I had a hood vent installed by them a while back. They gave me an hourly quote which seemed reasonable, I thought they'd be done in a few hours. It took the 39 man hou…” — u/dregan in r/vermont (2024-05-08) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1cnfgcu/looking_for_some_recs_on_hood_vent_installer_in/l37dctj/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrea Barry · 2025-03-17**: Very responsive! The work they have done for us is always first rate. The handymen/technicians are courteous and well versed in what they do. Highly recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nicole Stevenson · 2024-12-30**: I am very pleased with the all around experience working with Polli. I first inquired for a project online and was contacted right away to setup an estimate appointment. The customer service after that was great! Very quick and informative. The job was scheduled and completed in a timely manner. The… - **4/5 · Google Reviews · John Brooklyn · 2024-11-19**: Professional from start to finish. Prompt response to quote a price for a small kitchen project and a basement ceiling and stairway repair. Removed a sink cabinet and installed new cabinet and sink. Hired subs-plumber and electrician- who worked with them to get both jobs done in 2 days. Office staf… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Diane Eleftherakis · 2024-04-26**: Nick and Ben from Polli replaced a piece of flashing for me. I was very pleased. They were prompt, polite, did what they said they were going to do, and took away my old flashing. Will use them again for home repairs. Very satisfied. Diane Eleftherakis - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Allies Line · 2024-02-06**: Terrible pricing. More expensive than plumbing and electric! Was charged over 2k for a simple interior door install. Rude customer service. Don’t work with them. - **Better Business Bureau · Lisa F**: I used the Handyman by Polli service to swap out an over-the counter microwave. They refused to provide an estimate upfront. - **Better Business Bureau · Jane M**: Overcharged. Over 2k for installing interior door. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-23T03:11:31.858Z. Cite as: HANDYMAN by Polli — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/handyman-by-polli-south-burlington) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/handyman-by-polli-south-burlington ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)