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Home and Vessel Watch of Maine is a Mid-coast Maine handyman business whose tradesman is Russ Gray, and it says it maintains and repairs homes year-round with a local crew and no subcontractors. Its website lists Rockland, Camden, Rockport, Thomaston, Warren, Boothbay, Harpswell, Lincolnville and Islesboro among the towns it serves, and it says it offers free estimates and is insured. It holds 5 stars from 15 Google ratings. An out-of-state mortgage broker said Russ installed a handrail and removed a gutter at an elderly client's property within 24 hours of one phone call, then sent photos of the finished work. A recent customer said Russ responded the same day they called and repaired their exterior door at a fair price. A recent customer needed last-minute drywall repair and was fit in the next day. A recent customer said Russ fixed their skylight trim. A longtime sailor said Russ maintained yachts and boats and worked as a captain for years, that his estimate and billing held no surprises, and that he coiled their hose and left it by the basement door when he finished. A recent customer who works in property management said Russ came out right away when called and returned the next day to make sure the job was finished.
Russ did excellent work on several projects. He’s very easy-going and great to work with. We highly recommend him.
I’ve been a sailor for much of my life. Russ maintained yachts and boats, as well as being a captain for years. Russ goes overboard in every aspect of his trade. To say everything was shipshape upon completion is an understatement. Not a drip, a scuff, a spot missed. We say that nothing is perfect, but I’m not sure I can say that any longer. To my eyes, Russ’s work is perfect. He was aboveboard in his estimate, his billing, there were no surprises. In boating, you “coil” the lines after sailing. Exactly as the term implies, the lines are coiled neatly and put in an appropriate place. My biggest smile was after Russ left: he had coiled my hose and left it at the side of the basement door. I have NEVER seen a tradesman do that! Astonishing. I could go on about Russ’a professionalism, personality and work ethic. If you’re getting bids on work being done on your precious home, don’t miss the boat on this one. Hire Russ without hesitation. You’ll never regret the decision.
Russ is the guy to know. Answers on the first ring, highly professional and provided above and beyond service to my elderly client. I am a licensed mortgage broker - located out of state - and had a borrower, in the realtive area, who needed a handrail installed and a gutter removal. With one phone call Russ was to my clients property, fully scheduled, repaired and addressed all her needs - all within 24 hours. I was schocked when he sent me the completed pictures back so quickly. I rarely leave reviews but I have yet to see service at this level from other handymen. Thank you again, Russ!
Quality work, reasonable price, prompt response. Russ could not have been more courteous, responsive and helpful. Would definitely use this business again. Highly recommend.
We couldn't be happier with our experience with Russ! He responded the very same day we called and was able to schedule us right away, which was a pleasant surprise. Russ did a fantastic job repairing our exterior door. His work was excellent, his price was fair, and he was genuinely pleasant to have in our home. He immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. We also really enjoyed hearing about both his professional and very interesting personal background. As an added bonus, he complimented us on the care we take of our home which was thoughtful gesture. Thank you Russ!
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Typical Maine range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Home and Vessel Watch of Maine. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A day rate replaces the task list — usually the better deal once the list gets long.
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$210 – $820
Typical handyman visit around $520
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