I reached out to Mykola for an estimate on leveling the floor in a small 120 sq. ft. area—a straightforward 1- to 2-day job for a single worker. Despite advertising a rate of $85/hour, the lower of the two ChatGPT-generated quotes he provided came out to $6,500, which equates to over 11 days (approx. 76 hours) of labor. The breakdown of line items was particularly concerning: $450 simply to move a washer and dryer out of the utility room. $850 to disconnect/move two base cabinets and a dishwasher on the left side of the kitchen (despite my explicitly telling him the countertop and sink were being replaced, so no delicate demolition was needed). That totals $1,300 in prep labor alone for what is at most 1 to 2 hours of simple moving. When he arrived for the initial site visit, he didn't bring a level or perform basic assessments to evaluate the subfloor. When I attempted to discuss cost-effective alternatives (such as self-leveling compound or screwing down new plywood), communication was difficult due to his language barrier, and he insisted I either accept the full $6,500 quote before he would properly assess the floor with a level and measure the floor, or pay a $125 "service fee." I ultimately negotiated the fee down to $75 just to cut ties. I strongly advise getting multiple quotes before hiring. At these prices, you are far better off working with fully licensed and insured contractors who offer transparent pricing and thorough initial inspections.
Mykola Handyman
- 59 hires
- Based in Warren, MI
- 1 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Mykola Handyman
Hi, my name is Mykola — a professional handyman. I focus on quality work, attention to detail, and finishing every job the right way. I respect my clients’ time and property, keep my workspace clean, and make sure you’re satisfied with the final result. My goal is simple: do the job properly so you don’t have to worry about it again. If you’re looking for a reliable handyman you can trust, I’d be happy to help.
Reviews
Very rude during communication. I don’t think it’s worth one’s time trying to work with this gentleman
very nice person, removed old steps and put in new ones, did a good job
Do not think twice about hiring Myk just do it! He put my canopy bed together so quick that I couldn’t believe it! He also helped with clean up which I wasn’t expecting but I’m so grateful for it. I’ll forever be a client just off the professionalism alone. Punctual, quick, effective and polite 😊 I’ll definitely be giving out referrals
Mykola responded within minutes of me entering the request on Thumbtack. He was at my house within the hour and was able to complete the job the same day. He was extremely courteous and professional and his work was flawless. He was always focused on the job and didnt waste any time. I'm looking forward to having him work on other jobs for me.
decided not to move forward because the communication made me uncomfortable. He repeatedly asked for my address before I was ready, contacted me early in the morning, and later reached out Then later from a different phone number after I had blocked him in order to get a response. This crossed professional boundaries and did not feel appropriate. I would recommend clearer communication and more respect for clients’ boundaries.
Mykola was absolutely amazing to work with. In just one day, he assembled 14 conference chairs and one large glass-top conference table, and he worked nonstop from start to finish. He showed up early, carried heavy boxes without hesitation, and truly grinded all day to get everything done. He was professional, efficient, and very easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. You can tell he takes pride in his work and puts in real effort to do things right. The quality of his work exceeded our expectations. We were so impressed that we already have him booked to come back for another job. I would 100% recommend Mykola to anyone looking for someone reliable, hardworking, and skilled.
I recently had my home remodeled and the painters didn’t install my kitchen cabinet doors correctly after painting them. I reached out to Mykola and he helped me with straightening them out and installing new hardware. He did a great job and was very professional! He even helped me with one of my pendant lights over my island that was sagging. I will definitely reach out again for future home projects!
Had to replace wood panels outside of my house around my chimney, Mykola was very detailed, knowledgeable and did good quality work. I’ll call him back if I need more help for sure.
Mykola did an awesome job!! I am very happy with the work he did, the time and care he took and the finished product. He really cares about his work! I will use him again for sure!!