Derrick the Handyman

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This pro has been in business for 4 years and offers furniture assembly, handyman, and door repair services. Customers say they're professional, quick, and produce high-quality results.

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About

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 69 times

Serves Riverdale, GA

Background checked

1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

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

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash and Venmo.

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2025

2023

Services offered

Door type(s)

Exterior door (e.g. front door, patio door)

Interior door (e.g. bedroom door, closet door)

Storm door

Opening mechanism

Basic door (swings open and shut)

French door (double door)

Sliding pocket door

Barn door

Door material

Wood

Metal

Glass

Mixed material (e.g. wood with windows)

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Reviews

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

Great 4.8

49 reviews

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Malcolm W.

Dec 14, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Derrick responded to my request in less than 24 hours and completed the cabinet assembly on a Sunday as it was for my son’s birthday,

Great work and would definitely use his services again.

Details: 1-5 • Yes, I need my cabinets assembled • Base cabinets • No existing cabinets to remove or I will remove them myself • Residential

Cabinet Installation

Jimesia J.

Mar 18, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

I am so late with this review but I must say I am very pleased with Derrick’s work and so happy to work with him in the future 👍🏾

Details: 3 items • Bed frame • Desk or table • Couch • Yes, I have assembly instructions or make and model information • Disassemble existing furniture

Furniture Assembly

Kendra G.

Dec 19, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

The work quality was excellent!!! I cannot express how satisfied I am with the setup.. Derrick’s communication was great and there was no switch and bait when it came to price. Hire him !!! I promise you won’t be disappointed

Details: 1 item • Entertainment center or TV stand • Yes, I have assembly instructions or make and model information

Furniture Assembly

Rich C.

Jun 29, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Door Repair

Bertha H.

Jun 12, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

I reached out for a door repair person on a Thursday. Derrick responded right away. He was polite and courteous, answered all my questions. I was in need of a new crawl space door and, after seeing the photos I sent him, we decided on what supplies were needed and the following Saturday we met at my nearby Home Depot to buy them, then continued to my home for the project. He had all his equipment and set about constructing the door. We met at HD at 12:15 and by 4:45 he was done and I had a new crawlspace door! He was very efficient, very knowledgeable and I am very pleased. I will definitely use him again. Thanks!

Details: Exterior door (e.g. front door, patio door) • Basic door (swings open and shut) • Wood • Problems shutting the door • Door is drafty or leaking • 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.