# The Tinker Llc

**Trade:** Appliance Repair · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 2 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

The Tinker LLC is a one-person handyman, locksmith and hardware business run out of 452 W River Rd in Hooksett, New Hampshire, self-described on Thumbtack as an engineer and fabricator with about seven years in business.

Customers across two platforms consistently praise fast, careful work: reviewers on HomeAdvisor going back to 2022 describe him as responsive, quick, fair-priced and thorough on door and lock jobs — including a theater security-gate install — while more recent Thumbtack reviews from 2026 praise fast, accurate diagnosis on small-engine and appliance repairs, with one customer saying they'd have gladly paid more than the roughly $45-60 he charged. Furniture assembly and general handyman projects round out the work reviewers mention.

He holds a 5.0-star rating from 4 HomeAdvisor reviews and a 4.7-star rating from 65 Thumbtack ratings, and passed a Thumbtack background check. His HomeAdvisor listing states he offers free estimates and emergency service. Reviews span 2022 through 2026, so it's worth confirming current availability directly.

He's a solid call for door, lock, small-appliance and general handyman jobs around Hooksett — worth asking what else he covers given the breadth of skills listed across both profiles.

**Strengths:**
- Door and lock work — reviewers across two platforms call it fast and reliable
- Appliance and small-engine repair — fast, accurate diagnosis praised repeatedly
- Fair pricing — reviewers on both platforms call rates reasonable
- Repeat customers — several reviewers say they would hire him again

**Concerns:**
- Review gap — reviews cluster in 2022 and 2026, worth confirming current availability

## Claims & citations

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

- One-person handyman, locksmith and hardware business based at 452 W River Rd, Hooksett, NH. _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “HomeAdvisor profile for The Tinker LLC (452 W River Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106), a handyman specializing in doors and door hardware, metal fabri…”
- About seven years in business. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Thumbtack profile for The Tinker LLC (Hooksett, NH 03106), a solo handyman/hardware specialist ('Tinker') with 20 years' experience in hardw…”
- Offers free estimates and emergency service, per its HomeAdvisor listing. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “HomeAdvisor profile for The Tinker LLC (452 W River Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106), a handyman specializing in doors and door hardware, metal fabri…”
- Reviewers on HomeAdvisor describe him as responsive, quick and fair-priced on door and lock jobs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “5★ Above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “5★ He did an awesome job! We were getting our house ready to sell and he was responsive, quick, and came with great pricing!”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “5★ It went fast and smooth. Great job and will use him again.”
- Customers repeatedly praise fast, accurate diagnosis on small-engine and appliance repairs, at fair prices. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Tinker is hands down the BEST technician I've ever hired. Don't waste your time calling local shops that make you schedule weeks out, haul y…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Very knowledgeable and easy to book an appointment with. Fixed my broken machine with no hassles and great value. Would certainly use again …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Quick to diagnose the problem and order replacement part. Totally satisfied and would work with again.”
- Praised for careful, hard-working door installation at a reasonable price. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “I hired The Tinker to install my new front door. He was very considerate, worked really hard and did a great job installing my new front doo…”
- 5.0 stars from 4 HomeAdvisor reviews and 4.7 stars from 65 Thumbtack ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Thumbtack: 4.7★ from 65 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Thumbtack star distribution: 91% 5★ · 2% 4★ · 1% 2★ · 6% 1★ (of 65 ratings)”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 5.0★ from 4 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “HomeAdvisor star distribution: 100% 5★ (of 4 ratings)”
- Offers locksmithing (keying alike, lock-outs, masterkeying), door installation and repair, metalwork, furniture assembly, and lawn mower repair. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, Lock Installation and Repair, Metalwork, Furniture Assembly, Junk Removal, Lawn Mower Repair, Switch…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Locksmithing, Commercial, Door Installation, Door Repair, Keying Alike, Lock Out, Masterkeying, Residential”
- Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, Lock Installation and Repair, Metalwork, Furniture Assembly, Junk Removal, Lawn Mower Repair, Switch…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Thumbtack profile for The Tinker LLC (Hooksett, NH 03106), a solo handyman/hardware specialist ('Tinker') with 20 years' experience in hardw…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Locksmithing, Commercial, Door Installation, Door Repair, Keying Alike, Lock Out, Masterkeying, Residential”
- Also offers Appliance Repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Very knowledgeable and easy to book an appointment with. Fixed my broken machine with no hassles and great value. Would certainly use again …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Quick to diagnose the problem and order replacement part. Totally satisfied and would work with again.”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611) — “Thumbtack profile for The Tinker LLC (Hooksett, NH 03106), a solo handyman/hardware specialist ('Tinker') with 20 years' experience in hardw…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thetinkerllc.155867340.html): 5.0★ from 4 ratings
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/hooksett/handyman/tinker-llc/service/372401905512259611): 4.7★ from 65 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **Thumbtack · Sarah E. · 2026-05-23**: I hired The Tinker to install my new front door. He was very considerate, worked really hard and did a great job installing my new front door. He was very responsive during the week prior to starating the job. I would hire him again. Definitely. Very reasonable price, too! Thank you!
- **Thumbtack · Mark G. · 2026-05-18**: Tinker is hands down the BEST technician I've ever hired. Don't waste your time calling local shops that make you schedule weeks out, haul your machine in, keep it for a month, and then charge more than it's worth. Save yourself the headache and call this guy. He is AMAZING. He showed up right on ti…
- **Thumbtack · Jim G. · 2026-04-27**: Quick to diagnose the problem and order replacement part. Totally satisfied and would work with again.
- **Thumbtack · Kristen R. · 2026-04-13**: He did a great job with all projects and very easy to work with. We'll be requesting his services again! I would highly recommend him.
- **Thumbtack · Maria G. · 2026-04-10**: Very knowledgeable and easy to book an appointment with. Fixed my broken machine with no hassles and great value. Would certainly use again for any other appliances I need to repair.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Sarah C. · 2022-09-01**: He did an awesome job! We were getting our house ready to sell and he was responsive, quick, and came with great pricing!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Thomas G. · 2022-09-01**: Above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Heidi D. · 2022-08-01**: $3,000 Well...he's a great guy!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · PETER C. · 2022-08-01**: It went fast and smooth. Great job and will use him again.

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