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Columbus Handyman In 1997, in response to a growing demand for skilled craftsmen, John left his job as an HVAC specialist to open Columbus Handyman. John's mission is to ensure that this company continually provides not only the highest quality workmanship but also the finest customer service in the business. Grant has over 25 years of experience in the renovation business and was self-employed for the last 15 years before joining Columbus Handyman.

He is currently working close in our Kitchen & Bath and Exterior divisions, bringing thorough knowledge of building codes and building requirements to our team. He is an active member in the community, most notably in the Charity Newsies.
Business details
  • Year established: 1997
Services
Desk & Fences
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Spring is almost here, and even if it has passed, act now to add a custom deck to your home for an entertainment space the whole family can enjoy for years to come. Think of it - you could host a barbecue, lie out in the sun, escape the confines of your home, or relax reading a book on your one of a kind deck.
Painting
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Our craftsman take pride in everything they do. It shows no where more than in our drywall fit and finish. Our craftsman can add life to your home - inside and out. Services include: priming, wall preparation and wallpaper removal.
Kitchen & Bath
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No other room in your house is as important as the kitchen. It is where your family gathers, where your meals are prepared and defines your home. And when you consider no other improvement will have as great an effect on the value of your home, it pays to make your kitchen a functional showroom.
Plumbing
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Plumbing repairs can go from bad to worse quickly. And if not done properly the first time, they can go from cheap fixes to very very expensive household repairs. Let our experienced technicians ease frustrations and take care of plumbing repairs for you. Columbus Handyman can fix your leaking pipes, clean out your drains efficiently and affordably.
Roofing
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Columbus Handyman provides services in roofing for all types and sizes of roof. If your roof is 20+ years old, if you see brown spots on your ceiling, or if you're simply nervous about the condition of your roof, call Columbus Handyman today. Columbus Handyman uses Certainteed products for the best possible results.
Reviews (33)
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C. Finnegan
Apr 16, 2022
We recently had Columbus Handyman install some bookshelves to look "built-in" and we're very happy with the result! Scheduling was also quick and the workers were prompt and professional. We've hired this company before for other small projects, and don't have any complaints. The one time there was an issue, they came back out the next day to fix it.
Howard Rosenberg
Feb 07, 2022
Wonderful service. I am a senior citizen. I called the company last evening and spoke with the owner. Very nice gentleman. I explained the electrical issue I had. He told me not to worry and he would have someone at my house the following morning. As promised, before 9am the next morning I received a call advising that 2 employees would be at my home within 15 minutes.

They arrived, we're very nice and put on booties before they entered my home. I showed them the issue and they resolved it quickly. When done, they cleaned up the area. Great experience. I recommend this company to everyone and I will use their service again when needed in the future. Thank You Columbus Handyman A real professional business.
Elizabeth Moore
Jan 20, 2022
Called to get some small electrical work done (exterior outlets installed, light switch fixed, exterior light installed). After the electrician showed up to evaluate the work he told me all the reasons why the job was so difficult and that a quote would be provided that afternoon. Then they completely ignored us and never provided a quote or did the work.

We ended up calling an actual electrician who saw no issues with what needed to be done and completed all the work in 4 hours. Won't ever call Columbus Handyman again due to their total lack of follow through.
Kailyn Bucklew
Dec 11, 2021
Before and after pictures from what used to be a very large, but poorly laid out master bathroom and small closet that is now a gorgeous modern master bath with a walk in closet next door! If you are ever. looking to renovate, remodel, or just need some handyman services I highly recommend John F. Hahn and how crew at Columbus Handyman! They did AMAZING work and were so easy to work with throughout the process. 5 stars and two thumbs up!
Stephanie Shumway
Aug 12, 2021
Quick to respond after emailing them pictures of my projects needing fixed. Overall great work, will call back! Service: General repairs
Brian Somich
Apr 20, 2021
Used Columbus Handyman for a fence and steps job, at 1st there was some minor things I needed changed. When I called the owner (John) he personally got involved. He sent over a different guy, (Scott) who was promptly here, he did a fantastic job fixing what I required and was very professional in his work. I would definately use them again and depending on type of work, fence, deck, windows, etc. I would request Scott. He'll do a great job for you. Brian
Tracie Santos
Mar 24, 2021
This review is for Greg from Columbus Handyman, whom I hired to replace a light fixture in my bathroom with a combo light/fan in my circa 1940s house. Working on older homes can be a challenge, and I was a little nervous about the project before starting, but Greg did a great job. I wanted to pick out my own fan/light, so he gave me precise specs to use when selecting one.

He showed up on time and went the extra mile (and hours) to make sure that things were done right. He even followed up extremely quickly when I had a question after the installation was finished (something very minor that was just an issue with my bulb selection). I was very pleased with my experience and would feel comfortable hiring him again as it's clear that a lot of attention to detail was given to doing the job right.
Arielle Goldstein
Feb 25, 2021
We were ultimately happy with the work completed by Columbus handyman, but did have some scheduling issues along the way. They rescheduled the work three times, and most of the time we had advanced notice, but one time was the day of (although the owner himself called to apologise, which I was impressed by and greatly appreciated). Once Jason came out to complete the electrical work (rewiring a bathroom fan and three way switch), he was courteous, professional, and completed the work more quickly than expected. I was very pleased with the final result, and would use Columbus handyman again.
Julie Ohlemacher
Feb 24, 2021
Happy to SING the praises of Columbus Handyman! We are first-time homeowners and wanted to do a little kitchen re-fresh. New countertops, backsplash, sink/faucet, dishwasher, light fixtures. Columbus Handyman gave us a great quote in comparison to the others we got and after reading reviews I felt good about hiring them -- but obviously being new to this arena had no idea what to fully expect.

But my gosh I just need to say how WONDERFUL Mike and Grant were to work with. Grant coordinated the project and responded to my many emails so kindly. And Mike did the actual work and he was *fantastic.* Not only a highly skilled handyman (his tile work is beautiful) -- but also a wonderful human. He was so sweet, considerate and accommodating throughout the week-long job.

I am so grateful for him! One morning he literally scrapped the ice and snow off my windshield when he saw me sitting in my car warming it up (don't know where my scraper went.) Talk about above and beyond. (Our dog even *loved* him haha!) Thank you Mike, Grant and the Columbus Handyman crew - we are in love with our new kitchen! I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Roni Petersen
Feb 07, 2021
We have used Columbus Handyman in the past for many smaller projects and were always pleased. We recently had our windows and doors replaced. From start to finish they did a great job. They gave us multiple options to choose from in order to meet our budget. They were able to complete the project much faster than other companies we spoke to. Mike, the installer did a fantastic job. We would definitely recommend this company for both small and larger projects.
Tim Gabel
Jan 06, 2021
Overall positive experiences, including one over the New Years holiday. We uncovered some outdoor trim/siding work required to be completed in short time due to another project going on. Their team came out same-day as our call (New Years Eve) to estimate, and completed the work on 1/5 which enabled our other project to stay on track. Scott and. Antwan both are great to work with.

This time around, Scott got creative and was able to reuse existing materials in order to help me save $ on material costs. Twice he's stayed late into the evening to complete his jobs and is always very friendly, patient with my questions, and efficient. John is also very reasonable and does what he can for his customers. Will continue to lean on CBUS Handman for most of the work in and around the house!
Chris Beach
Jan 06, 2021
We recently had Columbus Handyman replace toilets, install flooring and replace our shower walls as well as putting up new shutters. All of the work was completed timely and the quality of the work was excellent. All of the workers were polite, competent and observed COVID-19 safety protocols. Would definitely recommend them. Services: Remodelling, Water fixture installation, General repairs
Rob G.
Sep 11, 2020
I'm a contractor with 20 years experience in all aspects of home construction. I called Columbus handyman to ask if they could install 2 pieces of crown molding (just make 4 cuts total). For someone who knows what they're doing and does it regularly this is a 30 min job tops from start to finish. I explained the job to them and they said it would be about a 2 hour job.

So while I can't give a review of their work, this is just to make people aware that it might be best to get multiple quotes from reputable contractors before getting ripped off by these guys. I hate to have to do this, but I hate more than anything to see people being treated unfairly just because they don't know any better.
Mary Clawson Matt
Aug 15, 2020
They suck. It was like pulling teeth to get them to come out and do an estimate. My appointment was at 2 and they showed up at 5. They estimated 5 projects. We picked one of the projects and scheduled an appointment for 1. They called at 11 the day of the appointment and said it needed to be rescheduled because they under estimated the time needed. to do the work AND needed to adjust the quote because we only secured one of the five projects. We said no thanks. The owner told me I'd have my 50% refund that day. Of course I had to call the next day to request it. What a joke - DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!
Jeff L.
Sep 28, 2019
First I had an appointment for Someone from CHM come out and quote installation of an exterior door and screen door. The morning someone was suppose to come out, John called and indicated the person had an emergency. We discussed the work and John gave me a verbal cost. I liked the cost and asked about some interior door installation. He asked me to send pics which I did, price came in higher than I expected.

When I asked him to just do the exterior doors, he said he couldn't do the work for the price we discussed. I know it's a tough business, but if you can't live up to what you say, come out and look at the job. One of the most important things I say about contractors is the feeling of trust. Moving on.
Mark Jackson
Aug 08, 2019
Had French doors installed through Columbus Handyman in 2015 that have a 25 year warranty. They have been VERY difficult to get a hold of and do not return calls! It's highly frustrating working with UNPROFESSIONAL contractors and this is a clear example of just that. I would recommend using anyone else they are truly unreliable and it's infuriating! Stand behind your work and your product!
William Pfau
Jan 15, 2019
Columbus Handyman did the majority of our renovation and it turned out wonderfully. We received all new floors, a custom trap door (quite a challenging request), all new cabinets with pulls, counters, and countless other odds and ends. This was all done for a very reasonable price. Mike was our dedicated guy who we were fortunate enough to have getting things done.

He knows his stuff and does QUALITY work! On top of that, he's a super nice and trustworthy guy (left him with my dog day after day and they became great friends). We definitely plan to use Columbus Handyman again for our next stage of reno projects. Go with Columbus Handyman and ask for Mike!
Todd Whittier
Sep 17, 2017
Charlie did a fantastic job of reattaching some fascia cladding/flashing on a second floor top roof in German Village -no small feat, whatsoever!
Laura Perryman
Jul 06, 2017
A big thanks to Shane from Columbus Handyman for quickly fixing our dryer, doing a high quality job and providing us tips on how to prolong the life of our dryer. It's nice working with a company that cares about the work they do in your home
Tom Arend
Jun 20, 2017
I purchased a furnace from Columbus Handyman and have had numerous electrical and plumbing jobs completed. They are extremely easy to deal with, competent and professional. I am a very satisfied customer.
Gene Ossegge
Jun 04, 2017
I have been doing business with Columbus Handyman since they opened 12 years ago. I have had them instal a furnace, windows, doors and an AC unit. The fine people at Columbus Handyman have also serviced all of my home appliances. I strongly recommend them to anyone who needs work done on their home. The Technicians are well qualified to complete the work that needs to be done.
Cortney Cook
Mar 06, 2016
Very very nice and respectful receptionist. She understood completely on what i was wanting to get done, she reassured me that I would have the best experience there at Columbus handy man and that I did get; would defiantly recommend!
Ole Ed Blackie
Feb 25, 2016
I've had a great experience with Columbus Handyman. I contracted them to put a roof on my house and I cannot believe the work done! They went above and beyond what they said they were going to do. As a result, I'm certain the new roof will improve the value of my house substantially.
Scott Heineman
Dec 10, 2015
Serious problems getting paid as a subcontractor. Homeowners beware you may end up with a lien on your property due to an unpaid subcontractor. Even if you have cut them a check and we're happy with the work.
Scott Heineman
Dec 10, 2015
Serious problems getting paid as a subcontractor. Homeowners beware you may end up with a lien on your property due to an unpaid subcontractor. Even if you have cut them a check and we're happy with the work.
Tina Frazier
Sep 11, 2015
I have owned my home for almost 10 years now and I have always used Columbus Handyman for any jobs that I need done. John did work for me before we even moved into the house such as putting up shelves etc. They have done from small jobs, like replacing decorative lighting along sidewalks, to a complete renovation of my basement/rec room.
Nabeel Khoury
Sep 05, 2015
This company doesn't let you know what's going on. I had to call numerous times to get a project started. Then they said they would start on it twice and didn't show up. I had to threaten to get my money back two times before they came to my house to finally do the work.
Katie Kikta
Jul 28, 2015
I called Columbus Handyman for an estimate on exterior woodwork on my house. They sent out a rep who went over the property and said I'd have an estimate in two days. 1 week later I called the company two times to get the estimate.
Christine Harsh
Jul 27, 2015
We just love our hardwood floors. They look amazing! Matt and I are both very pleased and impressed - they have exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Columbus Handyman when your floors need refinished.
Bradley Eberhard
Jul 20, 2015
Did not keep appointment times. We were schedule to have two individuals quote us on two projects. One cancelled the day of the appointment and the other appointment never showed. Don't waste your time waiting around on this Company!
Lettie Huygh
Jul 02, 2015
Jim and Butch were very professional. The job is certainly a quality job and it was a very great way to upgrade our kitchen without having to tear out and get new cabinetry. The look of the paint job looks as if the cabinets were completely replaced. Both butch and Jim are highly recommended from my husband and me as well.
Amy Blank
Jul 16, 2014
We were in a bind to have a bathroom fan replaced before we had guests for the weekend. So, I was very pleased that they were able to send out a handyman with 2 days notice. But, realize that you pay for this convenience.
Emma Kuhlwein Brown
Jun 19, 2014
I just used Columbus Handyman for the first time, and will definitely use them again. They did a wonderful job.