--- title: "Willard Square Home Repair" description: "Willard Square Home Repair is a handyman business, and mainebiz.biz has described it as a handyman business in Cape Elizabeth owned by Michael Friedland. I" doc_version: "2026-10-29" last_updated: "2026-10-29" --- # Willard Square Home Repair **Trade:** Handyman · **Address:** 21 Brookside Ave, South Portland, ME 04106 · **Phone:** (207) 807-3691 · **Website:** https://www.willardsquarehomerepair.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 3 reviews across 6 sources. ## The honest read Willard Square Home Repair is a handyman business, and mainebiz.biz has described it as a handyman business in Cape Elizabeth owned by Michael Friedland. Its BBB profile describes handyman services, remodeling and property maintenance, covering carpentry, painting, plumbing and roof repair. The company's website says it has been in business 21 years and names Portland as its service area. A 2024 customer said Mike and Shawn helped them out of a jam with cracked joists in a basement and got the job done. A 2024 customer said a storm door was not latching; they came quickly, had to come back a few times because the problem was tricky, did not charge extra, and the door was latching afterward. A 2024 customer said they were pleased with the speed and quality of the service and the communication. In a February 2026 r/portlandme thread, a poster called it a good option, said Mike and Ryan are solid, and said they "have subs if you need any plumbing/electric done." On the Better Business Bureau the company carries an A+ grade, and its Google rating stands at 5 stars from 6 ratings. **Strengths:** - Basement joist repair — a 2024 customer said Mike and Shawn fixed cracked joists - No extra charge — a 2024 customer said repeat storm-door visits cost nothing more **Where sources disagree:** - An hbsdealer.com article calls Willard Square Home Repair Michael Friedland's prior company, while mainebiz.biz articles describe him as its owner. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Described by mainebiz.biz as a handyman business owned by Michael Friedland _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://mainebiz.biz/article/new-cape-elizabeth-store-extends-local-sourcing-movement-to-lumber/) — “mainebiz.biz — Friedland owns a handyman business in Cape Elizabeth called Willard Square Home Repair.” - Describes handyman services, remodeling and property maintenance, including carpentry, painting, plumbing and roof repair, on its BBB profile _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/s-portland/profile/home-repair/willard-square-home-repair-0021-134790) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Willard Square Home Repair does all manner of handyman services, remodeling, and property ma…” - A 2024 customer said Mike and Shawn handled cracked joists in a basement _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiZ3RUdFB3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xafddba6eaef43ec2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbgtTtPw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and Shawn helped me out of a jam with some cracked joists in my basement, they were really awesome and got the job done to my great …” - A 2024 customer said they came back several times on a tricky storm door without charging extra _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5dG91cGFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xafddba6eaef43ec2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID9toupag%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a problem with a storm door not latching. They came quickly. Very polite and professional. Had to have them back a few times, beca…” - A 2024 customer praised the speed and quality of the service and the communication _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuMjhQWlBREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xafddba6eaef43ec2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn28PZPQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very pleased with the speed, quality of their service and great communication. I am so glad they are servicing our community. Ellen Mos…” - 5 stars from 6 Google ratings and an A+ BBB grade _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willard%20Square%20Home%20Repair&query_place_id=ChIJs14HetedskwRwj70rm663a8) — “Google: 5★ from 6 ratings” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/s-portland/profile/home-repair/willard-square-home-repair-0021-134790) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - A 2026 Reddit poster called the business a good option and said Mike and Ryan have subcontractors for plumbing and electrical work _(confidence: low)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/portlandme/comments/1qw3tz5/handyman/o3mtcqw/) — “r/portlandme — Willard Square Home Repair is a good option, Mike and Ryan are solid and have subs if you need any plumbing/electric done.” - Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5dG91cGFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xafddba6eaef43ec2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID9toupag%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a problem with a storm door not latching. They came quickly. Very polite and professional. Had to have them back a few times, beca…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/s-portland/profile/home-repair/willard-square-home-repair-0021-134790) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Willard Square Home Repair does all manner of handyman services, remodeling, and property ma…” - [Local News](https://mainebiz.biz/article/cape-elizabeths-lumbery-to-serve-small-carpentry-businesses-diyers/) — “mainebiz.biz — In 2005, he opened his handyman business, Willard Square Home Repair.” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiZ3RUdFB3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xafddba6eaef43ec2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbgtTtPw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and Shawn helped me out of a jam with some cracked joists in my basement, they were really awesome and got the job done to my great …” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/s-portland/profile/home-repair/willard-square-home-repair-0021-134790) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Willard Square Home Repair does all manner of handyman services, remodeling, and property ma…” - Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/s-portland/profile/home-repair/willard-square-home-repair-0021-134790) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Willard Square Home Repair does all manner of handyman services, remodeling, and property ma…” ## License ME doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Local News](https://mainebiz.biz/article/cape-elizabeths-lumbery-to-serve-small-carpentry-businesses-diyers/): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/s-portland/profile/home-repair/willard-square-home-repair-0021-134790): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willard%20Square%20Home%20Repair&query_place_id=ChIJs14HetedskwRwj70rm663a8): 5.0★ from 6 ratings - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/willard-square-home-repair-pfvwus-pf~59868946): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willard%20Square%20Home%20Repair&query_place_id=ChIJs14HetedskwRwj70rm663a8): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.willardsquarehomerepair.com): 21 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Willard Square Home Repair is a good option, Mike and Ryan are solid and have subs if you need any plumbing/electric done.” — u/Dr_Lexus_Tobaggan in r/portlandme (2026-02-05) — https://www.reddit.com/r/portlandme/comments/1qw3tz5/handyman/o3mtcqw/ - “Does anyone remember that Mike was one of the principles of Willard square home repair? I missss them!” — u/katesheppard in r/portlandme (2024-07-20) — https://www.reddit.com/r/portlandme/comments/1e7w2yu/lumbery_ownership_selling_after_cape_elizabeth/le40c8e/ - “Friedland owns a handyman business in Cape Elizabeth called Willard Square Home Repair.” — mainebiz.biz — https://mainebiz.biz/article/new-cape-elizabeth-store-extends-local-sourcing-movement-to-lumber/ - “In 2005, he opened his handyman business, Willard Square Home Repair.” — mainebiz.biz — https://mainebiz.biz/article/cape-elizabeths-lumbery-to-serve-small-carpentry-businesses-diyers/ - “Company founder and CEO Michael Friedland began to ask these questions while operating his prior company, Willard Square Home Repair. The business grew into the largest handyman service in the greater…” — hbsdealer.com — https://hbsdealer.com/meet-lumbery-new-dealer-gets-going-maine - “Friedland was the owner of a handyman business in Cape Elizabeth called Willard Square Home Repair when he bought a former Cumberland Farms building in December 2019 to open a small building supply st…” — mainebiz.biz — https://mainebiz.biz/article/after-legal-fight-owner-of-lumbery-in-cape-elizabeth-wants-to-sell-for-125m/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ellen Moscinski · 2024-10-10**: Very pleased with the speed, quality of their service and great communication. I am so glad they are servicing our community. Ellen Moscinski - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jason Brown · 2024-07-24**: Mike and Shawn helped me out of a jam with some cracked joists in my basement, they were really awesome and got the job done to my great satisfaction! Willard Square Home Repair is a bright spot in the often hazy and frustrating contractor scene. Will be calling again for sure. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Doris Longtin · 2024-03-16**: Had a problem with a storm door not latching. They came quickly. Very polite and professional. Had to have them back a few times, because it was so tricky. They didn't charge extra, and they always returned quickly. Latching great now! Very pleased with their service and would use them again! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-09T15:01:37.749Z. Cite as: Willard Square Home Repair — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/willard-square-home-repair-south-portland) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/willard-square-home-repair-south-portland ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)