Mr. Handyman International

What Mr. Handyman International does

Mr. Handyman International is a privately held, franchise-based home repair and handyman services brand operating in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company is structured around independently owned and operated local franchises that dispatch uniformed, licensed, and insured technicians in marked vans to deliver residential and commercial repair, maintenance, and remodeling services. The legal entity is Mr. Handyman LLC, a subsidiary of Neighborly, a diversified parent group of home services brands.

The service catalog spans twelve core categories including residential repair, drywall and ceiling, remodeling, windows and doors, safety and mobility modifications, assembly, flooring, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and lighting/electrical, plus a dedicated commercial services vertical serving financial institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitality, manufacturing, government, restaurants, retail, and corporate offices. A consumer-facing Neighborly mobile application on iOS and Android supplements phone-based service requests. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven, with transparent upfront estimates and no public rate card.

The business model combines transaction-based professional services revenue at the local franchise level with franchise fee and royalty revenue accruing to the franchisor. Marketing runs through the corporate website, blog content, app stores, franchise recruitment, and the Neighborly cross-referral ecosystem. Competitive positioning rests on national brand recognition, an experienced trade workforce averaging more than 10 years in the trades, the Neighborly Done Right Promise service guarantee, and cross-brand referrals within the Neighborly family of home service providers.

Name

Mr. Handyman International

Legal name

Mr. Handyman LLC

Website

https://myhandyman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mr. Handyman International is a franchise-based handyman and home repair services brand operating in the U.S. and Canada under Neighborly, serving residential and commercial customers across repair, remodeling, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry categories through locally owned franchises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Repair and Maintenance Services

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Minor Tile/Grout Recaulking & Bathroom/Kitchen Touch-Ups (HSAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Exterior Repairs (Trim, Fascia, Soffit, Siding Patches) (HSAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Handyman services
• Home repair services
• Residential maintenance
• Commercial facility maintenance
• Franchise home services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Handyman Services - Residential: Mr. Handyman generates revenue through providing professional handyman and home repair services to residential customers. Services include repairs, installations, maintenance, and remodeling across multiple categories including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, flooring, and more. Revenue is transaction-based, with pricing quoted per project based on scope of work.
2. Handyman Services - Commercial: The company also serves commercial clients including financial institutions, healthcare facilities, hotels, manufacturing plants, municipal/government facilities, restaurants, retail locations, and corporate offices. Commercial services follow the same service categories as residential but tailored to business needs.
3. Franchise Fees: Mr. Handyman generates revenue through franchise fees from local franchise operators who pay to use the Mr. Handyman brand and receive support, training, and access to the Neighborly network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mr. Handyman International is a franchise-based professional handyman services company that provides home repair, maintenance, and remodeling services through a network of franchise locations across the United States and Canada. The company dispatches licensed and insured service professionals to handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, flooring, drywall, doors and windows, and general repair work for both residential and commercial customers. It is a subsidiary brand within the Neighborly family of home services franchises.

Product overview

Mr. Handyman International (operating as My Handyman) is a franchise-based handyman and home repair service company. The company does not offer a software product but rather provides a network of locally operated franchise locations offering residential and commercial handyman services. The service portfolio is organized as a unified offering under the My Handyman / Mr. Handyman brand, comprising core service categories including repair (interior, exterior, garage), drywall and ceiling, remodeling (bathroom, kitchen, rooms), window and door services, safety and mobility modifications, assembly services, floor installation and repair, painting, carpentry, plumbing, lighting and electrical, and commercial services for various business sectors. All locations are independently operated franchises backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise quality guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Handyman Services Comprehensive home repair, maintenance, and improvement services delivered by licensed and insured professionals to homeowners, covering plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, flooring, drywall, doors, windows, and assembly tasks.
• Commercial Handyman Services Facility maintenance, repair, and on-demand handyman services for commercial properties such as offices, retail, healthcare, and hospitality venues, with scheduled and emergency response options.
• Plumbing Services Residential plumbing repair and maintenance including fixture installation, leak repair, and general plumbing work performed by licensed service professionals.
• Lighting and Electrical Services Installation, repair, and maintenance of lighting fixtures and basic electrical components in residential and commercial settings.
• Carpentry Services Custom carpentry work including repair and installation of cabinets, trim, shelving, decks, and other wood-based home fixtures.
• Painting Services Interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial properties, including surface preparation, priming, and finishing.
• Floor Installation and Repair Installation and repair of flooring materials including tile, wood, laminate, and vinyl for residential and commercial customers.
• Drywall and Ceiling Services Drywall installation, repair, finishing, and ceiling repair for homes and commercial spaces.
• Window and Door Services Installation, repair, and replacement of interior and exterior doors and windows, including hardware and weather sealing.
• Remodeling Services Home and commercial remodeling projects including kitchen, bathroom, and general interior renovation work.
• Safety and Mobility Services Installation of safety and accessibility features such as grab bars, ramps, and mobility aids for residential customers, particularly seniors and those with limited mobility.
• Neighborly Done Right Promise Service quality guarantee that backs the work performed by Mr. Handyman franchise professionals across the Neighborly family of brands.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NeighborlyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Handyman is a proud member of the Neighborly family of home service providers. This partnership provides brand recognition, operational support, franchise development infrastructure, cross-referrals within the Neighborly network of home services (including other brands like Aire Serv, Molly Maid, Mosquito Joe, etc.), and the Neighborly Done Right Promise guarantee that backs all Mr. Handyman services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Neighborly: Parent conglomerate that owns Mr. Handyman and a portfolio of home service franchise brands including Molly Maid, Aire Serv, and Mosquito Joe. Directly comparable as the umbrella brand and franchisor of the same business model Mr. Handyman operates under.
• Molly Maid: Sister brand within Neighborly's portfolio offering residential cleaning services. Comparable as a Neighborly franchise brand with similar franchise infrastructure, customer base, and Neighborly Done Right Promise guarantee.
• ServiceMaster: Large franchisor of home services brands including cleaning, restoration, and home repair. Comparable as an established multi-brand home services franchisor with overlapping residential service offerings.
• Authority Brands: Franchise platform company owning multiple home service brands including Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and The Cleaning Authority. Comparable as a multi-brand home services franchisor with similar portfolio strategy.

Direct peers

• Ace Handyman Services: Franchise-based handyman services brand operating under the Ace Hardware umbrella. Directly competes with Mr. Handyman in the same residential and commercial handyman service category with a similar franchise-driven delivery model.
• HouseDoctors: National handyman franchise offering residential repair, maintenance, and improvement services. Closely comparable franchise model, service scope, and target customer (homeowners needing professional handyman work).
• Handyman Connection: Established handyman services franchise operating across the U.S. and Canada with a similar service portfolio (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall). Directly comparable in scale, model, and geographic focus.
• Mr. Fix It: Regional handyman and home repair franchise offering similar residential repair, maintenance, and remodeling services. Comparable in service mix and franchise-driven delivery, though smaller in scale.

Emerging players

• Thumbtack: Online marketplace connecting homeowners with local handymen and home service professionals. Comparable as a demand-generation and matching channel for handyman services, though operating as a platform rather than a service provider.
• TaskRabbit: Gig-economy platform for handyman, assembly, mounting, and home repair tasks. Comparable in addressing the same homeowner demand for small-to-mid handyman jobs, though via independent contractors rather than employed technicians.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mrhandyman

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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