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Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh, South Hills & Moon review
Overview
Local franchise of the national Mr. Handyman brand covering the North Hills, the South Hills and Moon. It has by far the largest review count here, though its Yelp score is much lower than the reviews the company collects itself.
Pros, cons and watch-outs
Each point paraphrases a recurring theme in public reviews or a fact from the linked page, with the date we checked it. These summaries are our opinion, not statements of fact about the business. We never quote or invent reviews.
Pros
- Very large review volume (1,000+ reviews on Birdeye), averaging around 4.8.(source: public listing, checked 2026-10-10)
- Several reviewers describe technicians who arrive on time, document the task list and get straight to work.(source: review theme, checked 2026-10-10)
- One-call provider for a broad mix of repairs: drywall, doors, carpentry, minor plumbing and electrical.(source: company site, checked 2026-10-10)
- States it carries general liability and workers' compensation insurance.(source: company site, checked 2026-10-10)
Cons
- The independent Yelp rating (about 3.7 from 35 reviews) is well below the reviews the company collects itself.(source: public listing, checked 2026-10-10)
- Nextdoor reviewers mention high prices for small jobs, including add-on fees.(source: review theme, checked 2026-10-10)
- Office hours are weekdays only.(source: public listing, checked 2026-10-10)
Watch-outs
- A Nextdoor reviewer reported booked technicians who didn't show up or call. Confirm your appointment window the day before.(source: review theme, checked 2026-10-10)
- Reviewers on HomeAdvisor and Nextdoor describe final costs running past the first estimate. Ask for a written not-to-exceed price.(source: review theme, checked 2026-10-10)
- Mr. Handyman territories are separate franchises. Make sure your address falls in this office's territory.(source: company site, checked 2026-10-10)
Services offered
- General repairs
- Drywall & plaster
- Painting
- Carpentry & trim
- Doors & windows
- Minor plumbing
- Fixtures, fans & minor electrical
- Kitchen & bath updates
- Decks & fences
- Furniture assembly
- TV mounting
Areas: North Hills, South Hills, West & Airport Area. Confirm that your ZIP code is covered when you call.
Ratings we checked
| Platform | Rating | Count | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdeye | 4.8 / 5 | 1,098 reviews | 2026-10-10 |
| Yelp | 3.7 / 5 | 35 reviews | 2026-10-10 |
| Company website(shown on company site, not scored) | 4.8 / 5 | 1,199 reviews | 2026-10-10 |
We couldn't verify a Google rating in this update. Ratings change often, so check the linked pages for current numbers.
How Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh, South Hills & Moon scored
- Review rating & volume (30%)27.9 / 30
- Sentiment & consistency (20%)3.0 / 20
- Service range (15%)15.0 / 15
- Licensing & insurance transparency (15%)4.5 / 15
- Responsiveness & availability (10%)1.0 / 10
- Years in business (10%)10.0 / 10
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