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My hourly rate is $65 for regular handyman work. Electrical diagnostic / repair / installation is a $85 service call fee, plus $85/hr.
Portland Metro Handyman
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$50/on-site estimate
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About
Hi, I'm Matt Smallen, a professional handyman based in Portland, Oregon.
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:
$65/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
Current Top Pro
Hired 114 times
Serves Lake Oswego, OR
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2025
2024
2023
2020
Services offered
Type of molding or trim
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.
Excellent 4.9
45 reviews
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Darin H.
Dec 31, 2024
Hired on Thumbtack
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
Ingrid P.
Oct 22, 2025
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!
Details: Lights • Switches • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • House
Electrical and Wiring Repair
Ryan b.
Dec 18, 2024
Hired on Thumbtack
Matt installed two outlets in our kitchen island. He was very responsive, showed up early and did a great job. I would definitely recommend him and will be reaching out to him in the future for other projects.
Details: Yes, there is existing wiring • Install switch or outlet • Move switch or outlet • 2 switches or outlets • Rooms with water access, like the kitchen • Drywall • House
Switch and Outlet Installation
David C.
Aug 17, 2025
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
Rebecca G.
Oct 14, 2024
Hired on Thumbtack
Matt installed a range outlet as well as an additional outlet on our kitchen island. Everything was excellent. The work quality, communication & the price was very fair. I definitely will be booking him again.
Details: Yes, there is existing wiring • Install switch or outlet • 2 switches or outlets • Rooms with water access, like the kitchen • House
Switch and Outlet Installation
Credentials
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Matthew Smallen