Jake did a great job repairing a low brick wall that some teens had decided it would be fun to jump their bikes from. The damage is hardly noticeable. He also repaired an automatic sprinkler valve. I would recommend him for any job. read more

Jake was on time to check out the job, as well as each time work was done. Several tiles came up from kitchen floor. Each tile had to be carefully removed as well as old grout before reinstalling tiles. I was very happy with the finished result. read more

I requested an estimate from Jake to fix my bathroom - it was a small job but it was handled promptly, efficiently, and professionally. I especially appreciated that Jake really took time to listen to what I needed and did only as much work as I requested, with my budget concerns and timeline in mind. The work took only a few days and now my bathroom is good-as-new. I really appreciated that I was always talking to and dealing with the same person the whole time, throughout the whole job. The initial estimate and the final walkthrough were all done by Jake and that was a huge plus. read more

Hi just had Hercules construction crew out again to remodel my bathroom. I'm very happy with the finished result. They were professional and clean! Thanks again guys! read more

Do you need a reliable,trustworthy, and professional handyman? Then Matthew is the guy you are looking for. I contacted Matthew because of his excellent reviews, and i dont regret a bit. Once i requested 10 different handyman services all over yelp, Matt was the first one to respond. Like within 1 hour? All others were busy i guess. We booked the appt for same day and Matt came over to give me some estimates and got me some good prices overall. He came back the next day to start the job by noon, and completed the job in less than 2 hours. His work seems very professional and neat. Overall im satisfied with his effort to complete the task on time and professionally. You can pay someone cheap to get a cheap job done, but Matt will stand by his work. Thanks Matt, and hope to have my custom cabinet done soon... once im ready, i will make an appt. read more

I contacted Jake on February 8 to see if he could help me. I'm looking for someone to do a few things around the house and depending on the work was hoping to use them for a future for rentals. I called him and the voicemail clearly stated that I could leave a message or text him. I decided to text him. I could see that he read the message and he never replied. I thought maybe he was just busy and could not get back to me in time so I gave him some time. It's been two weeks and I think that's plenty of time to say that he did not care to return the call. read more

I highly recomend Jake - This is an honest, dependable, friendly, polite and reasonably priced, flexible guy. In today's world, it is refreshing to see a young guy busting ass to make a honest dollar. We trust him so much, we have had him at our house many times without us being there with no worries at all. This posting is long overdue, so my appologies.. Jake (and sometimes an assistant, equally polite and friendly) have done many things at our house over the past year including; Installing ceiling fans in all rooms, bathroom attic fans, plumbing, closet doors, dog door in wall (first time for him), modified a wall to accomdate a large refrigerator, water line for ice maker, kitchen shelving, recessed lighting dimmer switches ad many other smaller tasks. Kuods to him for coming to our assitance a few times in an emergency situation when a valve on the main water line was frozen (no water) and an electrical event where we had no power. We were so thankful for his knowledge and prompt responses. Hire him, you won't be sorry. read more

I've used Jake for various tasks over the years and he's been really great! Work is always quality and rate is competitive. He's really nice and cleans up after his job. Totally recommend! read more

I sent email for an estimate of cost. He replied back with it would be best to come out some afternoon so that I can look at it. I said, ok, how about tomorrow afternoon? Never heard back. read more

We were NOT disappointed! We had them put up a floating entertainment console , mount our tv on the wall and hide all wires/cords. They are on time, very clean and professional. We will be on them again ! read more

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Great service. I was desperate for a minor repair before the rains came and Jake made room for me in his schedule to get it done. He was on time as promised and I will use his services again in the future. HIGHLY recommended. read more

I had several small jobs for Jake to do. He was friendly and highly reliable. His work was outstanding. Everything was repaired so well that all appeared like new. Bravo for his work ethic and superior craftmanship. By the way, Jake left me a thank you note! I highly recommend him. His work is excellent and his fee is fair. read more

Jake saved us. Totally and completely. When we bought our house, the seller's painted over some antique doors, windows, and trim, before we took possession. Pretty ridiculous, and it created a ton of stress and headaches for us. After talking to well over a dozen contractors, handymen, painters, cabinetmakers, window/door guys who had no interest in the project, Jake said he could do it, and make it all look great. On top of that, his estimate was very reasonable. I was skeptical, it just seemed like too big of a job. When Jake first showed up to start working, he'd ordered doors that weren't the right size, and didn't match the pattern of the house. When I pointed it out, Jake didn't argue with me. He said, "You're right, that's on me." Mistakes happen, no big deal. He returned the doors and ordered new ones, and came back a couple weeks later to start the project. The new doors were more expensive, and he ate some of that cost for the inconvenience, which seemed very reasonable of him. Jake and one helper spent about 4 days doing the work, and while I was still skeptical the whole way through, but by the time he left, the result was great. I'm not going to say "perfect," because I think homeowners always see little things others might not. And it'll never be back to the antique wood it should've been. But I could have easily paid 3x as much to a huge contracting company, and I don't think I'd have any better result. What impressed me most is that this isn't a new house. There are some quirks; walls and floors aren't straight, etc., and Jake had to figure out how to get new windows, doors, and trim, to fit into old house. He did a great job. As for people complaining about timeliness or phone calls: Sure, there were a couple of scheduling issues. If you think you can find a handyman or contractor who DOESN'T have scheduling issues, good luck... That's just how this business seems to work. read more

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I've been using Jake for work around my house for several years now and will continue to use him. I have an old house so there's always something to be done. He's honest, dependable, cleans up when he's finished and even interprets my design ideas and brings them to life! He's amazing. Posting a picture of the latest project he just completed for me, shutters for the front of my house. read more

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I had Jake and his guys out to re-tile my kitchen and bathroom. First off, I was thrilled with the price and the craftsmanship was superb! I was recommended by a friend and would suggest his services to all my friends and family. He seems very experienced and professional. read more

Jake is great! We asked him to clean and repair our rain gutters, and to repair a leaning fence post. He provided a quote for each job, as opposed to an hourly rate, which we really appreciated. Jake and his team arrived early, were polite and friendly, and finished both jobs in under two hours. We will definitely be calling him again! read more

The owner Jake is a polite and professional handyman. His work speaks for itself and inspires repeat customers. I should know I am one of them. Here's a small sample of what he has worked on at my house: Patio cover Tankless water heater New shower valve New doors Additional indoor outlets Additional outdoor outlets Capping off old leaky water lines Additional canned lighting And if anything else breaks he is the first person I'll call. If you're looking for a great handyman, this guy is it. read more

Unfortunately, I read that he doesn't respond to calls/text messages. I thought I would him a chance. I sent him a text on Friday and received no response. I could tell he read it. Sent another text on Saturday and he didn't even have the professionalism to respond. read more

In the process of selling our home, a home inspection revealed some dry rot beneath the flooring that need to be replaced. In addition, some bracing was suggested to ensure the structural integrity of the floor. Mr. Norcutt performed a job that was top notch. He removed 100% of the weak wood and replaced it with fresh wood that was sistered into the joists to maintain the necessary support. He showed a great deal of quality craftsmanship. Furthermore, he was right on time and ready to go first thing in the morning on the day of the job, unlike (unfortunately) some other people who have done jobs for me over the years. I was very pleased with the quality of the work and his professional demeanor. read more

I commissioned Jake to build me a custom piece of outdoor furniture, and it was gorgeous. Exactly what I wanted, and has stood the test of time for over a year now. Jake is pleasant, reasonably priced, and efficient. (He is also not bad to look at CHE-ow!) I would Highly recommend Jake to my friends, and do so regularly. Thanks Jake !!! read more

Very nice guy. Does lack some when it comes to the quality and timeliness. But trustworthy and pleasant

Jake is honest and knowledgeable. I have used him multiple times. I know that the job will be taken care of without me being home to keep an eye on what's going on. He wants to do it right and at a fair price. Jake always attempts the minimum to fix an issue vs just going for the big overhaul fix. He responds quickly and is always friendly. Customer service is the first priority. My go to when I need help. read more

I hired Jake and his assistant to patch up holes in the walls, remove television mounts, repaint, and repair areas of my old townhouse. Jake's associate performed the work and did a fantastic job. He went the extra mile and made sure everything was absolutely perfect before he left. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Will definitely use them again and can't say enough good things about them. read more

Seriously, Jake is awesome! He's prompt, answers all your questions, and is very straightforward in telling you if he can do a job and what it'll take to get it done. I've called on Jake multiple times now for numerous jobs around my house, and EVERY time, Jake has always come through with great professionalism and honesty. He doesn't try to sell you other jobs, and just gives you an honest opinion on the things that need to be done. I just most recently had him install an A.C. unit through the wall and he did an awesome job. Everything looks nice, neat, and straight. He even came back to follow up with the job because unfortunately on my end, the A.C. I ordered online had to be replaced due to it not working, but Jake still followed through and finished the job at no extra expense! Thank you so much Jake! read more

Jake earned my trust and confidence through the whole process from my first phone call through the completion of the job. He is responsive and reliable and his work is clean and professional. He was able to do three trade services in one visit (building, electrical, plumbing). Thank you, Jake! read more

Showed up on time to install a hand gun safe. Took one hour for the installation. Was charged 200 dollars for one hour work, which I think is too much. Ask for estimate first next time for a handyman services. I had another handyman give me his hourly rate without asking. It was 50 dollars per hour. read more

We had some exterior windows framed, stucco patched, new front door installed. Excellent work, showed up as scheduled and did the job per the estimate. Highly recommended! read more

These guys are true professionals! From the moment I contacted Jake, through the estimate process and his quality workmanship until the completion of the projects, Jake and his crew were flawless. They are on-time, clean, courteous and professional. These guys can do it all! Highly recommended! Oh, and did I mention these guys were awesome? read more

I had Jake come do a drywall patch on my downstairs ceiling after a plumbing leak from my bathroom upstairs. He did an excellent job. Patched the dry wall, retextured and painted it for us and couldn't have been happier. Very personable and friendly! Sounds like he does a lot of other services as well. Check him out, you won't be disappointed! read more

I had Jake come out and give me an estimate for a swing in the backyard. The crew that showed up we're on time did outstanding work and most importantly cleaned up after themselves. Jake has shown me for the second time that he runs an outstanding handyman service. I look forward to working with him in the future on many other home repairs and projects. read more

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Jake did a wonderful job installing my air conditioning unit! He was friendly and professional.

My father needed a poolside deck repaired. After countless estimates from claimed "professionals" my father and I were totally discouraged from contractors/biz people because of their lack of knowledge, understanding our needs, to wanting us to go beyond our needs/budget. Not to mention the lack of communication due to language barriers. Jake provided an estimate and my father hired him. Not only did he complete the job early, he was professional, on time, thorough, he finished the job in 1/2 the estimated time. Hire Jake if you want a responsible, trustworthy honest man. read more

Working with Jake was great. He responded to my voice mail (or was it text?) within the hour and by the end of the day he completed my water heater replacement at a reasonable price. The water heater was replaced at my rental house so I didn't want to inconvenience them more than necessary so I highly recommend him (and will refer him to other friends as well!) read more

A large glass door on my bearded dragon's cage fell to the floor (but surprisingly didn't break) because the railing broke. I had no idea how to fix it without replacing the custom made railing. I contacted Jake through a posting on Nextdoor Brea (an online community site) and he was able to come over a couple of days later to look at it. He came up with a great way to fix the railing without having to make a new one. He had all the tools and supplies on his truck to complete the repair in less than an hour. I was very impressed with his punctuality and professionalism, and especially in his creativity to find a solution to a problem that didn't have an obvious answer. I highly recommend Jake's services. read more

Jake was incredibly friendly and was flexible with my crazy schedule. He worked efficiently and fixed my broken bed frame with ease. He also gave me some advice about replacing my kitchen sink. Glad I found a local and honest repair guy... I highly recommend him! read more

Just had Jake out today and he is professional, polite, reasonably priced and most importantly does a great job! Looking forward to having Jake out again! I definitely recommend Jake for your handyman needs. read more

If you're looking for someone to be upfront, knowledgeable, honest and get the job done Jake is your man. From hooking up a refrigerator to building a custom gate he's the guy to call. I highly recommend him, he's got great skills and always shows up with a smile on his face read more

I couldn't even get Jake to return my phone calls. I met him at my neighbor's house and he gave me his business card. I told him I would be contacting him in a few days, which I did. I left numerous messages and he never returned any of them. Even if he didn't want to do the job a return call would have been appropriate. I'm with Hank Q. DON'T BOTHER CALLING JAKE NORCUTT! read more

When we moved into our new home my husband told our daughter she could have a swing in our backyard. Enter Jake. He came to our home, gave us an estimate and told us he could do it. He is extremely professional. He showed up early and started building an amazing swingset. Couldn't be happier. read more

Jake did an awesome job! We had him mount a few TVs and do some electrical and cable wiring. His work was perfect, he was on time, friendly and cleaned up everything when the job was finished. I would definitely recommend Jake to anyone in need of handyman services. read more