# Mr Handyman

**Trade:** Handyman · **Address:** 60 Pine St i, Methuen, MA 01844, USA · **Phone:** (978) 513-8015 · **Website:** http://www.mrhandyman.com/north-essex-county/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (low confidence) — from 4 reviews across 3 sources.

## The honest read

Mr. Handyman of North Essex County, based at 60 Pine St in Methuen, is a franchise handyman outfit — Angi's page distinguishes it from the separate Mr. Handyman location in Lowell, Andover and Haverhill. The business says it offers free estimates, accepts credit cards, and describes itself as licensed and insured, though no license number appears anywhere on file.

The written record is thin and split. In a 2026 review, a homeowner said the crew replaced a broken storm-door handle on time and would hire them again. In a 2021 review, a different customer described calling for a vinyl-siding estimate and being told only once the technician arrived that the first hour would be billed just to walk in the door — something the office hadn't mentioned when booking — and warned others to beware. Two older Angi reviews, from 2010 and 2011, described a $400 job and general handyman work as good, with the company coming back promptly for any redo.

Before booking, it's worth asking upfront exactly how estimates and any minimum or first-hour charges work, given the 2021 account.

**Strengths:**
- Recent job praised — 2026 review calls a door-handle repair prompt and friendly

**Concerns:**
- Hidden fee alleged — 2021 review reports an undisclosed hourly charge just to start
- Self-reported licensing — no license number given; Angi notes it's unverified

**Where sources disagree:**
- The business's own Angi profile says it has been 'in business for over 10 years' in one place and '20 years experience' in another

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- A 2026 review described a same-day storm door handle repair as prompt and friendly _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsbmFHWTJWalp6UmpCdGRuTk5NRGx1UkRodk1VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8084778e6103756b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklnaGY2VjZzRjBtdnNNMDluRDhvMUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Contracted them to replace broken handle on storm dooor
on time, friendly and did good job. I would hire them again.”
- A 2021 review described an undisclosed hourly 'walk-in-the-door' fee for a siding estimate, calling it deceptive _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHbjlTUWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8084778e6103756b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGn9SQigE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I needed someone to repair my vinyl siding. I called the office to schedule an estimate. The office told me the Tech will give me an esti…”
- Angi reviews from 2010 and 2011 (unrated but marked recommended) described handyman jobs, including a $400 repair, as good work with prompt follow-up _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/methuen/mr-handyman-of-north-essex-county-reviews-35327557.htm) — “[Handyman Service, reported job cost $400. The page shows the star rating as 'N/A' and marks 'Yes, I recommend this pro'] good work”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/methuen/mr-handyman-of-north-essex-county-reviews-35327557.htm) — “[The page shows the star rating as 'N/A' and marks 'Yes, I recommend this pro'] Just very good. Great follow up. Anything that needs to be r…”
- The business describes itself on Angi as licensed and insured, though no license number or type is given and Angi notes such statements are self-reported _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/methuen/mr-handyman-of-north-essex-county-reviews-35327557.htm) — “Licence listed on Angi: "licensed and insured" — self-reported in the business's own About text, with no licence number or type given; Angi'…”
- Offers free estimates and accepts credit card payment, per Angi's listing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/methuen/mr-handyman-of-north-essex-county-reviews-35327557.htm) — “Listed certification: Free estimates offered”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/methuen/mr-handyman-of-north-essex-county-reviews-35327557.htm) — “Listed certification: Accepts credit card payment”
- Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsbmFHWTJWalp6UmpCdGRuTk5NRGx1UkRodk1VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8084778e6103756b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklnaGY2VjZzRjBtdnNNMDluRDhvMUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Contracted them to replace broken handle on storm dooor
on time, friendly and did good job. I would hire them again.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHbjlTUWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8084778e6103756b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGn9SQigE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I needed someone to repair my vinyl siding. I called the office to schedule an estimate. The office told me the Tech will give me an esti…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/methuen/mr-handyman-of-north-essex-county-reviews-35327557.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Handyman Jobs, Handyman Service”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/methuen/mr-handyman-of-north-essex-county-reviews-35327557.htm): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mr%20Handyman&query_place_id=ChIJMx__m9ip44kRa3UDYY53hIA): 2.0★ from 4 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mr%20Handyman&query_place_id=ChIJMx__m9ip44kRa3UDYY53hIA): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Francine Gingras · 2026-07-08**: Contracted them to replace broken handle on storm dooor
on time, friendly and did good job. I would hire them again.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Pamela Themelis · 2021-12-13**: I needed someone to repair my vinyl siding. I called the office to schedule an estimate. The office told me the Tech will give me an estimate and If I agree they can do the work right then and there. Ok, sounds professional. When the Tech arrived, he mentioned how the office probably didn't tell me …
- **Angi · Nikki M. · 2011-03-01**: [Handyman Service, reported job cost $400. The page shows the star rating as 'N/A' and marks 'Yes, I recommend this pro'] good work
- **Angi · Homeowner · 2010-10-01**: [The page shows the star rating as 'N/A' and marks 'Yes, I recommend this pro'] Just very good. Great follow up. Anything that needs to be redone, he comes back right away to do the work.

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-03T04:25:17.620Z.
Cite as: Mr Handyman — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/mr-handyman-methuen)
Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/mr-handyman-methuen