--- title: "Herb Travis Handyman Services Reviews" description: "Herb Travis Handyman Services describes itself on Angi as an owner-operated handyman business in Providence since 2002. It carries a 4.5-star Angi rating f" doc_version: "2026-10-06" last_updated: "2026-10-06" --- # Herb Travis Handyman Services Reviews **Trade:** Handyman · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 25 reviews across 4 sources. 84% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Herb Travis Handyman Services describes itself on Angi as an owner-operated handyman business in Providence since 2002. It carries a 4.5-star Angi rating from 126 ratings and an A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau. A 2017 customer who was redoing a bathroom studs-up wrote that Herb installed a new fan, vent hose and outside vent, ran new 12/2 wire behind the drywall and installed a GFCI outlet. A 2020 customer said Herb installed a front door and hardwood floor and stayed with his original estimate. A 2020 reviewer wrote that they removed and resealed a door assembly, ground off the rust and painted it, and that no water came into the basement when it rained that night. A 2019 customer said fitting a new window was completed as promised, with a final cost at the lower end of the estimate. A 2017 customer said Herb fixed two kitchen cabinets. A 2020 customer paid a $400 deposit on a $950 foundation job and said Herb later told them the foundation could not be painted; that customer said they got nothing for the $400. A 2018 customer said Herb called asking for another $150 after a tub was carried to a third floor, saying it was a jacuzzi tub. A 2017 customer said Herb punched a hole in a wall while hanging a small object and then wanted $100 to repair it. A 2018 customer said he charged by the job plus materials and provided an itemized bill. **Strengths:** - Bathroom fan wiring — a 2017 customer described a new fan, vent and wiring - A window fitting — a 2019 customer said the job was completed as promised - Basement door sealing — a 2020 reviewer said no water came in that night **Concerns:** - A disputed deposit — a 2020 customer said a $400 deposit bought nothing - An added charge — a 2018 customer said Herb wanted another $150 - Wall damage charge — a 2017 customer said Herb wanted $100 to fix it ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.5 stars on Angi from 126 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Angi: 4.5★ from 126 ratings” - A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/cranston/profile/general-contractor/herb-travis-handyman-services-0021-452398) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Describes itself as an owner-operated handyman business since 2002 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “About (Angi, self-described): Looking for a reliable handyman in Providence? Look no further! Herb Travis Handyman Services is owner operate…” - A 2017 customer described Herb installing a bathroom fan, vent and new wiring with a GFCI outlet _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb was professional and worked for many hours until the job was done correctly. I am in the process of 100% redoing the bathroom studs-up,…” - A 2020 customer said Herb installed a front door and hardwood floor _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb installed a front door and hardwood floor for us. He was very fair, dependable, and professional. He worked very hard and had to repair…” - A 2019 customer said a new window job was completed as promised at the lower end of the estimate _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb was responsive prior to scheduling job with estimate and reviewing materials (pictures) to provide an estimate. He gave a range for the…” - A 2020 customer said a $400 deposit on a foundation job bought nothing after Herb said the foundation could not be painted _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “First day he worked on one side of the house filling the cracks with ready to use cement. Second day worked half day he finished scraping of…” - A 2018 customer said Herb asked for another $150 after a tub was carried upstairs _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “We needed a new tub carried up to our third floor. I spoke with Herb on the phone and answered all his questions; I told him the tub weighed…” - A 2017 customer said Herb punched a hole in a wall and wanted $100 to repair it _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Awful. This guy is dishonest. and a bs artist. He punched a hole in a wall while trying to hang a small object. Said he'd come back to repai…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb installed a front door and hardwood floor for us. He was very fair, dependable, and professional. He worked very hard and had to repair…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb was punctual and polite. He fixed two of my kitchen cabinets and they're working perfectly now. I would highly recommend him for any jo…” - Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb was very prompt in his response and project updates and was able to take care of a few minor home repairs I could not do myself. He was…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/cranston/profile/general-contractor/herb-travis-handyman-services-0021-452398) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Herb Travis Handyman Services provides residential handyman services, including remodeling, …” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: low)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb was amazing he came in to remodel my bathroom, he was minimally invasive while he was here in fact he was very kind and courteous! Not …” - Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb was responsive prior to scheduling job with estimate and reviewing materials (pictures) to provide an estimate. He gave a range for the…” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm) — “Herb installed a front door and hardwood floor for us. He was very fair, dependable, and professional. He worked very hard and had to repair…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/cranston/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews-389190.htm): 4.5★ from 126 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/herb-travis-handyman-services): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/cranston/profile/general-contractor/herb-travis-handyman-services-0021-452398): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://roofingpros.org/roofer/herb-travis-handyman-services-cranston-rhode-island): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **Angi · Tonya L. · 2026-03-01**: Nice guy, nice work! - **Angi · Deborah P. · 2025-01-01**: Excellent ,excellent. First of all , they came with another man , They arrived at my house on time. Materials and equipment were ready to go. They work and cleaned up afterwards. Very efficient. I'm already planning on hiring him again. - **Angi · Terri H. · 2020-08-01**: Herb was the first person in my house, other than me, since March. He wore a mask and was very courteous about the fact that I am "elderly and compromised" and worried about Covid 19. He did everything quickly and found ways to fix things that were less invasive and therefore less expensive than I e… - **Angi · Karen T. · 2020-08-01**: Herb installed a front door and hardwood floor for us. He was very fair, dependable, and professional. He worked very hard and had to repair others mistakes of contractors we hired previously but was faithful to his original estimate. He did a fantastic job and our house looks great! - **Angi · Carol L. · 2020-07-01**: Excellent!!! - **Angi · Anna C. · 2020-05-01**: First day he worked on one side of the house filling the cracks with ready to use cement. Second day worked half day he finished scraping off the loose paint did some more corking around the foundation not though job as they were gaps in between that were not filled. And there was still loose debris… - **Angi · JAMES B. · 2020-04-01**: EXCELLENT JOB THEY REMOVED DOORS AND ASSEMBLY GROUND OFF ALL RUST RESURFACED FOUNDATION,RESEALED AND REFASTENED DOOR ASSEMBLY AFTER APPLYING GASKET MATERIAL .PAINTED DOORS AND ASSEMBLY...….THAT NIGHT IT RAINED.RAINED NOT A DROP OF WATER IN THE BASEMENT !!! - **Angi · Rebecca W. · 2020-02-01**: Herb was amazing he came in to remodel my bathroom, he was minimally invasive while he was here in fact he was very kind and courteous! Not to mention it is now I place I dont regret spending time in! Thanks Herb! See you again soon for my roof! - **Angi · Leslie W. · 2019-12-01**: It went excellent. - **Angi · Ken W. · 2019-11-01**: Herb did a great job. His responses were always timely and clear. He properly diagnosed and fixed issues that others either did not understand or did not take the time to do right. The price was very fair, and the quality was excellent. I hope to work with him again in the future. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-06T00:37:01.298Z. Cite as: Herb Travis Handyman Services Reviews — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/herb-travis-handyman-services-reviews ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)