Hi, I'm Matt Smallen, a professional handyman based in the Portland area.
I’ve worked full-time in this field since 2017, with experience in nearly every aspect of residential home repair and maintenance. That includes:
Carpentry
Electrical
Drywall
Laminate flooring
Trim & molding
Painting
Doors & windows
Decks & fences
And much more
I drive a full-sized one-ton van equipped with heavy-duty, contractor-grade tools, and I can transport most materials as needed.
I offer a 2-year workmanship warranty and carry full liability insurance for your peace of mind.
Rates:
$70/hour for general handyman services
$85 service call + $85/hour for electrical diagnostics and repairs
Fixed-price quotes available for many common jobs
I genuinely enjoy this work and approach every job with a positive attitude. Growing up, I worked with my father (a third-generation masonry contractor), my grandfather (a carpenter and handyman), and a professional house painting crew.
Thanks for considering me. I look forward to helping with your next project!
Overview
Hired 121 times
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 8:00 pmMon10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Type of molding or trim
Crown molding
Baseboards
Casing
Chair or picture rail
Trim material
Solid wood
Engineered wood
Paint or stain required
Require paint
Require stained
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Ingrid P.
Oct 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt is as fantastic!! He uninstalled and reinstalled my 100+ year old fixtures after they were rewired. I highly recommend Portland Metro Handyman!
Matt is great to work with. He’s responsive, knowledgeable and willing to explain options before anything is committed to. We had him do a variety of things (light replacements, baseboards, drywall work and countertops install). The quality of the work is top notch and he was a pleasure to just be around while the work was being done. I’d recommend and rehire him in a heartbeat. Do yourself a favor and see firsthand.
Details: Upgrade wiring, fixture, or equipment • Lights • Outlets • Wiring • Ceiling fan • Circuit breaker panel or fuse box • Under 8 feet (low ceiling) • House
Electrical and Wiring Repair
David C.
Aug 17, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Showed up on time and got right to work. Easy to work with and got the job done in a relatively short amount of time. Definitely plan to hire again.
Details: Fixture or outlet not working • Outlets • Wiring • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • House
Electrical and Wiring Repair
Shannon P.
Apr 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Quick response and professional work. Awesome experience all around. Will hire him again!
Details: 2 - 5 hours (A few different projects) • Installation • Bathroom • Electrical • Home
Handyman
Betsy S.
Jan 5, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt helped us out when we were stressed to the max, wondering how on earth we would complete all the projects before our first renter arrived. He was supposed to just install a set of french doors over 2 days and ended up coming by most days for at least a few hours over the next week to help us with things ranging from assembling Ikea furniture to hanging curtain rods and of course the doors! The french doors were quite a project in themselves as they required reframing, new installation, drywalling, and cutting some siding off of the house. It rained for most of the project and has not leaked a drop. Matt is also a really nice guy and has been super helpful overall! We'll be asking for his assistance again for our never ending future projects for sure. Ahhh homeownership! :D
Details: 2 - 5 hours (A few different projects) • Basement • Doors • Windows • Walls (outside) • Home
Handyman
Credentials
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Matthew Smallen
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My hourly rate is $70 for regular handyman work. Electrical diagnostic / repair / installation is a $85 service call fee, plus $85/hr.