Derrick the Handyman
Derrick the Handyman

Derrick the Handyman

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$65/service call

(waived if hired)


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Door type(s)

Responds within a day


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Introduction
I'm a hardworking and ambitious young man trying to reach the next level. Been in the business since a youth. Quality is always first in my mind.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 57 times

Serves Riverdale, GA

Background checked

1 employee

4 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 4:00 pmMon5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash.

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2023

Projects and media

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Projects and media

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Great 4.8

43 reviews

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Regina B.
Mar 17, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Derrick was prompt, professional and had a fair price.

Details: Interior door (e.g. bedroom door, closet door) • Basic door (swings open and shut) • Mixed material (e.g. wood with windows) • Home

Door Repair
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Tanniececia N.
Feb 4, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Based on conversation guy is a waste of time. Asking a million questions except the important question of the charge. Seems like he must charge for everything because he ask a bunch of questions back to back instead of just asking them at once so you can get to the point of you speaking to him the repair.

Details: Exterior door (e.g. front door, patio door) • Basic door (swings open and shut) • Wood • Problems shutting the door • Home

Derrick the Handyman's reply
For clarity, you were messaging me about your job at 11pm at night. You also posted this "review" at 3am. I actually sent you the bulk of the important questions in the first message. Then sent one follow up message asking if you also needed disposal of the door, as some customers do not, to be sure that I came prepared. I'm sorry that you don't have very much experience with contract workers, but that's typically how it goes. Also, expecting me to respond to you that late in the night is wild. I have a life outside of this app. I'm not a robot. Going as far as to post a 1 star review when you haven't even seen what I can do is very telling of the kind of person you are. Have a good one.
Door Repair
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Byron W.
Nov 11, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Derrick was knowledgeable about his craft and had me test the doors to make sure they functioned properly when the job was complete. I would recommend him to anyone who needed door service.

Details: Exterior door (e.g. front door, patio door) • Problems shutting the door • Home

Door Repair
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Tanniececia N.
Sep 30, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Guy canceled day OG said he would come another day and then stopped answering my calls. If you’re looking for a reliable person he isn’t the one. I can at least understand if he cancelled but to reschedule and still never show is pathetic.

Details: Interior door (e.g. bedroom door, closet door) • Basic door (swings open and shut) • Wood • Home

Derrick the Handyman's reply
It is true that a personal matter required me to cancel the job that day. I apologized the day of for the inconvenience. When you asked me when my next available day was, I did not have an answer to give at the time, as a change in my schedule was the reason for my cancelation. I should have reached back out to you, but I assumed through what I said in my cancelation message that you would simply hire another tech and get that done. I should have reached back out when my schedule cleared back up, I apologize for that. Although, I did mention going with another tech in my cancelation message, for clarification. It is not true that I "stopped answering calls". There were never any calls to begin with. All of our communication was through thumbtack. Also, the last message you sent was on the day of the cancelation, so there were no other attempts to communicate with me before this review was written. Also, for transparency: you were asking me to conceal damage to the frame of a door without actually repairing it, because you wanted the cheapest solution available. The estimated cost was $65.
Door Repair
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TeRae M.
Jul 7, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Derrick was great! He was on time, communicated very well, reasonably priced, and is extremely professional. He truly cares about his work and his customers. He strives for perfection. I will use his services again and I highly recommend!

Details: Interior door (e.g. bedroom door, closet door) • Basic door (swings open and shut) • Wood • Home

Door Repair
Credentials
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Derrick Andrews

FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    HVAC certified. Learned carpentry from my father. I've been working with him since I was 12.

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    Raised into it. My father is a carpenter. I learned the trade from him.

  • Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

    I'm quite fond of the metal sheet storage box I made for work. It's the black one in my pictures. Took about a week because I kept having to pause my project to help out in other areas, but I am proud of how sturdy it is.