How to Cancel Handy (Home Services) in 2026
Handy (now part of Angi/HomeAdvisor) charges monthly for recurring cleaning plans. They have a well-documented pattern of continuing to charge after cancellation. Follow every step and document everything.
🔴 Warning: Handy has thousands of BBB and Trustpilot complaints about unauthorized charges after cancellation. Screenshot every step of your cancellation and save all confirmation emails.
Cancel Online
- Go to handy.com and sign in
- Go to "My Account" or "Plan"
- Click "Cancel plan"
- Complete all cancellation steps (they'll make you click through multiple screens)
- Screenshot the confirmation page
- Check for a confirmation email
Cancel by Email (Better Paper Trail)
- Email help@handy.com
- Subject: "Cancel recurring plan — [your email/account]"
- Include your account email, name, and request immediate cancellation
- Ask for written confirmation of cancellation
- Save the email and any response
If You Keep Getting Charged
⚠️ This is common with Handy. Steps to take:
- Call your bank/credit card company and block future Handy charges
- File a chargeback for unauthorized charges
- File a complaint with the BBB (bbb.org)
- File a complaint with the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov)
- Leave a review on Trustpilot documenting your experience
Better Alternatives
- Thumbtack (no subscription) — find local cleaners, pay per booking, no recurring charges
- TaskRabbit (no subscription) — book individual cleaning sessions, no auto-billing
- Local cleaning companies — often cheaper, more reliable, and you can negotiate directly
- Nextdoor recommendations — ask neighbors for their trusted cleaner
- Care.com (screening) — find vetted housekeepers in your area
💡 Why Local Is Better: Handy takes a significant cut from cleaners' pay and provides minimal vetting. Hiring a local cleaner directly means they earn more, you pay less, and you get consistent service from the same person. Ask on Nextdoor or Facebook neighborhood groups.
🔍 Not sure what you're paying for? Upload your bank statement to JustCancel — we'll find all your subscriptions and show you how to cancel each one.