San Francisco Handyman Services

"He's really great. He can do just about anything. He's reliable and always does a really good job. If he doesn't know how to do something, he will find the right people that can help him complete the job"

"Right when it got cold, my tenants in my Mission rental called me late at night on a Saturday saying the heater wasn't coming on (unresponsive to the thermostat). I called a number of different handymen who mostly took days to respond to my calls. called me Sunday morning and came out as soon as I could meet her there. Not only ...more was she very helpful in explaining what she suspected was going on with the heater, she was honest about the limits of what she could do (short of replacing the control valve which requires a plumber) and about the costs. I appreciated her professionalism. Even though I eventually had to get a plumber in to do additional work when the problem turned out to be more than the thermal couple and thermostat-- just as she thought I would -- I would definitely call

again for other fixes."

"The entire interaction was smooth, and was great about keeping us up-to-date about parts, and possible times to complete the repair. When the repair was finished, the restaurant owner said, "It all seemed fine, but I felt like something was missing....then I realized the door no longer squeaked, which it had done since it was ...more installed." Additionally, as I was not working the day the repair was completed,

checked back in with me by phone to let me know the work was complete, and to see if I had any questions."

"I needed a handyman to help my 19 year old daughter and college student with a toilet that backed up in our condo. I live in Wisconsin and the condo is in San . My daughter knows little to nothing about mechanical systems in a house and called me in a panic as the toilet spilled over its rim to the floor. I knew I ddn't need ...more a plumber. I called

and she called me back the same day. She arrived at the condo the next morning. (The toilet was not useable.)

not only remedied the plugged toilet but she also took time with my daughter to explain other systems in the condo for her future reference. Things like electrical fuse boxes and how to use a plunger. My daughter reported to me that

was friendly, funny and knowledgeable.

fixed the toilet for my daughter and provided me with peace of mind. I would recommend

to anyone--I wish she lived in Wisconsin so I could use her services! Thanks

and Angie's List for multiple city access."

" & his crew dug up invasive bamboo and then dug a trench for placement of a bamboo . Although he doesn't advertise landscaping, he & his crew did a great job after discussing how to accomplish our goals. We earlier had his crew excavate the entire length of our fence for this same purpose (this took ...more several days and was more expensive - $800) and we were so pleased that we had them come back and dig the trench along our front fence. We'll definitely be calling them back to finish off the last remaining area."

"We have several rental properties in the / / area and has been our small contractor for over 15 years. He is an excellent communicator and most importantly he has no problem with doing small jobs (other providers would always put small jobs at the bottom ...more of their priorities) - he would also offer a discount if a larger job didn't have a tight time frame, so there was lots of flexibility. He has always been fair, his work has always been extremely good, and we have offered to bring him to fix up our house down south this winter as we have been unable to find anyone near as good in that area. We have also referred him to our homeowner friends and he has been very generous with his time and talent. The one thing is he does not have a website and is not super tech-savvy, doesn't email, but I find that face to face is the only way to deal with a contractor as opposed to email etc where things can be easily misunderstood."

" was professional, meticulous and punctual from start to finish. He provided a detailed estimate and was able to complete all the tasks on time. He was conscientious of our budget, time frame, design esthetic and our guidelines for construction work. I've had the of working ...more with other "craftsman" before and I must say that they left a lot to be desired. In fact, my previous experience with them was the reason I decided to join Angie's List. I decided to go with

after conducting what many would consider "anal" due diligence, but am happy to report that it was extremely worth it. I will definitely hire

again without hesitation."

"The new sliding glass door and adjacent windows were installed on time and at budget. Both interior and exterior finish detail is excellent. While I had him there, I asked for a quote on a "minor" bathroom remodel (replace existing tub, sink and toilet) and before I was finished, it became a complete gut job. just smiled and ...more said yes when I asked for changes and was very fair with the add-on costs to the project. The new travertine installation was done with great attention to detail, especially the new tub deck. There was a slight glitch when the medicine cabinets were installed a couple of inches too low (based on the plan) which required changing the faucet and cutting the vanity legs a bit to make everything fit. It was a relatively minor hiccup in an otherwise pretty involved project. The end result is a cohesive, bright, modern bathroom (thanks to a good design...) and very well executed by

and his crew. So, after the bathroom turned out so well, I asked for a quote to paint the kitchen cabinets, remove the old appliances, install new ones, and again because I kept asking for more, the final result included adding a couple of new cabinets, plumbing for a dishwasher, new sink and faucet, lights, hardware and counters and painting the entire condo.

did an excellent job fitting a new cabinet in a space that wasn't completely plumb, using a combination of mud and trim to make it look perfect. He's a good problem solver and proved this over and over. He recommended sound insulation in a bedroom that shares a wall with the neighboring unit, an excellent suggestion that works beautifully. The neighbors confirmed they don't hear a thing. He also suggested skim coating the walls and ceiling to make them smooth and while it did cost more, the end result is fantastic! It was a great time and cost saver that

or a member of his crew could handle the minor plumbing and electrical changes without waiting for outside subcontractors. Oh yeah, he also removed old brick from the fireplace hearth and created a smooth facing giving the fireplace a clean, contemporary look in an otherwise architecturally non-descript mid-century unit. He's a very agreeable fellow and rolls well with changes and do-overs, and there were lots of each. He had keys from the beginning of the project, and it wasn't unusual to find him there on weekends and holidays finishing something. The unit was vacant during this time. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again or refer to friends. "