Stephan replaced our old toilet. Arrived promptly and prepared at 9am. Removed old toilet, installed new toilet, did a few requested tasks - adjusted shower door - and prepared to leave. At 10:30 a new dishwasher was delivered to be installed by the place where it was purchased. The delivery people said the connector hose was incorrect - without ever looking inside the box- and left the dishwasher in its crate in our living room. Stephan who had completed his work and cleaned up took pity on us.. He stepped up to the plate and worked us into his schedule later in the day. Returned, installed the new dishwasher and removed the packing and took it and the old dishwasher to the dump. Efficient, polite and a pleasure to have in our home. We'd use him again. read more

I sure wish I was smart enough to read these reviews before I hired him. Those 1 and 2 star reviews said it all. I found him rude, condescending, arrogant and certainly not forthcoming in his pricing. I should have asked all those questions like, how much, how many men, have you done this before, references please? But I didn't. When I approached him on this project last year, he said he could do the job, that in fact he could do anything. I sent him photos and description of the item to review then I asked him to walk the job to be sure the project was feasible. He refused saying as long as it fits it will be good. *****I got several estimates, all around the same, 2 men, 4-5 hours and 5 to $600. He was charming and self confident.. 1st red flag! When I asked if he could pick up and deliver the item from Costco he said no problem. I offered to pay for his trip and again he said "that's Ok" I live right there, which implied to me "no fee". No other contractor has ever charged me to pick up things that I can't. He then sent his partner ( brother) to install the item. Later he showed up and was very testy with his brother/partner/hire. Stephan was verbally annoyed that he had to stay and help him. It was clearly a 2 man job from beginning to end but after an hour he left his brother to do it alone saying to me "you don't want to pay 2 men, do you? He never made clear that 2 men would be double the price. But after listening to his brother cough every 5 minutes, get increasing slower and weaker, I called Stephan to tell him. He was so rude that he said if I didn't like it to get someone else to finish the job. He tried to gaslight me into believing I was hearing and seeing things. After which he said his brother was worse yesterday. Who puts an obviously ill man on a job clearly meant for two people? Actually Stepan's personality changes concerned me. He agreed to come back the next day by himself to finish the job. Then presented me with the bill. I paid it only under duress because I wanted him out of my home. He said he wouldn't charge me for his brother's time ( lack) but he charged $310 for delivery. ( all other estimates I received were under $100. ) . Then he added an extra hour from the delivery charge to the (2) hours he said he was here helping his brother. Again it is my fault for not getting an itemized estimate of charges ( which he would have known if he actually had done the same job in the past), How many people, their fee, extra fees, and time? No, he was not forthcoming in his pricing. But again, my fault for not asking but .......So if you are thinking of hiring him get everything in writing and make him commit to what he says because I found that his memory will change. ***** After installing the posts and anchoring them, he said to me " I can't guarantee the posts will stay because they are anchored into pavers and the pavers will come up in an earthquake. WOW. If only he wasn't so arrogant about being able to do anything and just walked the job before hand...... read more

Rather gruff, sardonic and condescending in his manner. Spent 15 minutes on a toilet job, so I asked him for some help adjusting a fridge. He was not helpful! He seems very limited in what he can/wants to do. Charged me for a full hour and wouldn't consider a senior discount. Can do without his attitude ... Definitely won't be using him again. read more

So helpful, honest, reliable, responsive and so professional that I recommended him for a repair on my parents' house and he was amazing with their project too. He is in my circle of trust forever and I can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you so much Stephan! read more

I can't say enough good things about Stephan. He can provide service, from fixing a door handle, to a full re-model. The first thing he did for us, was a bathroom re/model, due to water damage.He also took out carpet in our master and replaced it with flooring. He was always punctual and always did exactly what was asked. I trusted him implicitly and would leave the key for him when I couldn't be there. He replaced a screen slider,a door handle, shaved down a sticking door. Most recently he fixed a leaky toilet. I have referred him to many of my friends. If you want someone that you can trust,who has high integrity, reasonable prices and a really nice guy.... You need not look any further! read more

Very glad I contacted Stephan at Handyman Xpress. He saved me a lot of $ and headaches as he explained how most of the small projects I had in mind were not wise, would not be structurally sound or were unnecessary as better alternatives were available. The one repair he made -- a stuck pantry drawer which I had difficulty accessing -- was put right in just one minute. I greatly appreciate the advice and the no charge visit. read more

Spoke to Stephan on the phone about a water heater issue and he was condescending and hostile.

I've hired Stephen Mo many times for a variety of jobs and find him to be consistently knowledgeable, conscientious, professional, and more than fairly priced. And most importantly...he gets the job done well! I highly recommend Stephen and Handyman Xpress Gary Agoura Hills, CA read more

I am so pleased that I found Stephan. He did an amazing job on a difficult retrofit with my new bathroom sink. His workmanship was impeccable and did this great work in a timely manner. Having someone like Stephan is such a relief when you are a homeowner. Thank you again! Ms.Lee Young read more

I recently spoke with Stephan on the recommendation of JC Plumbing store. He was extraordinarily helpful and knowledgeable, and generous with his time in answering my several questions. I didn't hire him that time, only because there had been a mix-up on my end with some prior arrangement I'd made that I thought fell through. But I hope to in the future, I was impressed and appreciative of my conversation with him. That's the only reason I didn't give 5 stars since I have not used his handyman/plumbing services. But I felt I needed to post at least this praise. read more

Whatever needs fixing, Stephan can do it. Smart, friendly, and excellent at what he does, and I should add that his prices are very fair, our household could not survive without his talents. My grandson was coming for a visit and his mom mentioned that he would love a wagon for his birthday. So I ordered one on line and it arrived - unassembled. I knew Stephan was booked for the whole week but I threw myself and my wagon on his mercy and he came by on his lunch hour, took the boxed wagon home with him, and returned that night with it assembled. He had worked after hours to get it done. He is the best and kindest handyman we have ever had the pleasure of working with. read more

Stephan, is excellent! Knowleable in all areas of construction. Honest, responsive, prompt. He has replaced a water heater, on a Saturday, no up charge, done toilet repair, evaluated a window leak. I have been very pleased with all of his work and so have the several referrals that I have given his name to. read more

Stephan was an absolute pleasure to work with. His pricing is extremely cost effective, but his work quality deserves higher. Not only did he arrive to do the job at the specified time he finished the job in the set time frame. A must, for the person who just not able to do it right by themselves. Thank you Stephan. read more

If your looking for a handyman look no further! Excellent experience! My garbage disposal stopped working so I called a plumber who then referred me to Stephan. He knew exactly which disposal I have and tried to tell me how to fix it all over the phone. Unfortunately I didn't have the tool to fix it so he came within the hour and quickly fixed it. Not only that but he gave me the tool so that if stopped working again I could fix it myself. Thank you so much! read more

What can I say. Used California Builders Services for a bathroom remodel and other smaller jobs. Stephan is wonderful. Reliable, nice to work with and best of all, he did quality work. When it came to vents or light switches, he just took care of it without bothering us with the small stuff. When Loews gave us the wrong sink that my husband and i ordered, Stephan straightened it out. Same with the shower doors. He let himself in and out of our house and we were totally comfortable with that. In fact, two weeks ago the lock leading out to our garage froze and we had to leave by the front door to go away for the day. Immediately called Stephan. He let himself in, ordered the part and got it on warranty. Last year he put in our new hot water dispenser and charged us half what the plumber would have charged us. California Builders prices are reasonable. His attention to detail and reliability and pleasantness were worth every penny! Highly recommend him! read more