The Vagabond Handyman

(167 reviews)

Thank you Scott for fitting me in your busy schedule & installing my much needed TV!…read more He did the dismounting of my old TV & installed my brand new TV quickly & efficiently & was reasonably priced. He was also able to network my receiver & speakers system without any problems that my ex-spouse seemed to always struggle with.

The best. Got me up and running with my garbage disposal on Memorial Day. I am almost out of range…read moreof his service area, and he was booked and busy for the next few weeks, but he responded quickly and was sympathetic to my situation.. He is more than reasonable pricewise. I paid him extra. More than worth it.

Joe's Home Services

(43 reviews)

I needed a sliding drawer repaired- Joe communicate effectively, efficiently and honestly. Checks…read moreall the handy man boxes.

I hired Joe initially to repair a sliding glass door, he did a fine job…read more I hired him again to refurbish the interior of a kitchen island. This project required all day, he worked hard on it and it was more difficult than he anticipated, somewhat due to his approach. I paid him substantially more than he asked due to the difficulty and his time spent. When he left for the evening, the project was not complete, but we agreed he would return to complete the job.....But, he never did. I called him several times and attempted to schedule a follow-up to complete the work, but he could not find a date that worked for him. He stated he had other jobs to do. I am very disappointed that Joe did not compete the job or follow up with an attempt to complete it. I finally got tired of calling him to schedule. The work that was completed is substandard and I am left with the problem of getting the job done another way.

Rancho Bernardo Handyman

(205 reviews)

I have used Steve's services many times for a variety of projects, including installing ceiling…read morelights with rewiring, replacing the faucets for my washing machine and dryer, repaired a leak under the sink and installing a new toilet. What I like most about Steve is that he takes the initiative to solve problems instead of just doing the minimum required. For example, when he removed the old toilet, he discovered that the water pipe was surrounded by plant roots. He proactively bought a root killer and treated the area to help prevent future damage. Steve is very responsive, easy to communicate with, and extremely thorough. Since these are my rental properties, I'm often not there in person, but he always keeps me updated with photos and videos throughout the job, giving me complete peace of mind. His pricing is also very reasonable, and the quality of his work is excellent. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a reliable, honest, and skilled handyman.

Steve replaced our faucets and valves under the sinks. He was efficient and easy to work with. Fair…read morepricing as well.

The Fixologist

4.7

(28 reviews)

I contacted the fixologist regarding a door latch that had been described to me as a catch and…read moreball, he replied to give me some very helpful information. I was able to take care of it myself due to the information provided to me from the fixologist. I will definitely use him again the next time I have a project at my mom's house. Thanks Mike

Hopefully I won't require additional services but if I do, I will 100% be hiring the Fixologist. He…read morewas extremely responsive and open. The price was fair and I was shocked at how quickly he was able to do the repairs. Would absolutely recommend.

Alex’s handyman services

Alex has done multiple projects for me and they all have been great. His work is high quality,…read moreprices are fair and he completes the work on time. He really is the best!

Alex is by far the best handyman we have come across since moving to Carlsbad! He installed 4…read moreceiling fans when we first moved in years ago and most recently primed and painted an outdoor fence for us. He's always super communicative, reliable, clean and efficient. He always goes the extra mile too - for our fence he even dug out and removed dirt that was accumulated from gophers without even thinking twice! Just an all around good guy with great service, quality work and reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

All Around Handyman Services

(141 reviews)

Farhad is a true handyman. Knows the craft of all things homes and can do it all. Really happy…read morewith the work he did for us and plan to have him out again. I highly recommend.

Farhad was communicative and understood exactly what needed to be done. He worked in an efficient,…read moreeffective manner, and got three Steadyrack classic road bike racks installed in no time. I'd highly recommend him for your household projects, as his value and service are high quality!

San Diego Home Services

(77 reviews)

Natalia was efficient and did a great job repairing our ceiling drywall after a leak. Her price is…read morevery competitive because she is the owner and drywalled, i.e., less overhead. I'd definitely hire her again.

Natalia did an excellent job patching the drywall for a 2ft x 2ft cut on the ceiling of my house…read moreleft by the plumber who fixed a pipe leak. She matched the drywall patch perfectly with the ceiling, and painted it with the same texture of the existing ceiling. The quality of her work is so high that I couldn't even tell where the original opening was after the work was done. San Diego Home Services is definitely one of the best in town for drywall repairs.

Kal The Handyman

(150 reviews)

Kal is an excellent and professional handyman. He is very talented at what he does. He showed up…read morepromptly, was very reasonable price wise, did excellent work, and is a very good guy. I had some built ins that I wanted removed and it involved some electrical as well. He came in and knew exactly what to do. These units were heavy and he broke them down and cleaned up and the new space looks great. I would definitely use Kal for my future home projects needs! Jon Kaufman Carlsbad

Kal responded to our quote request in about 15 minutes via phone. Our microwave removal and…read moreinstallation was more difficult than normal but he figured out what needed to be done. Very polite, hard worker and good problem solver. Reasonable price. Highly recommended this business.

Northwest San Diego Handyman

(13 reviews)

Dustin was excellent -- very thorough, friendly and great communication. Great attention to detail…read moreand adept at problem solving.

Dustin is great! fixed my pergola post in 1 hour,…read morehonest/reliable. Will use again for home needs

Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman

We had used Blady for some interior patchwork and we were impressed enough to trust him with our…read morewhole house, inside and out. I would not hesitate to recommend him, because not only did they do a great job, they kept the worksite tidy. We were a little sad when the job ended, we liked joking with him each day. I wish I'd taken before pics, the transformation was amazing.

Blad came out quickly and gave me a fair quote, which I accepted on the spot. He was back out less…read morethan 48 hours later to complete my job - a bathroom ceiling repair and refinish that a previous contractor left unprimed and susceptible to water damage. Blad and his team worked quickly and cleanly. They protected my home with drop cloths and taped and draped everything. They completed my project on schedule and Blad did everything he could to make sure I was 100% satisfied. I will ABSOLUTELY be hiring Blady's again for any painting or drywall in the future.

Oceanside Drywall

(123 reviews)

Replaced granite countertops with quartz and with that came some required drywall repairs…read more Initially I thought it might be too small a job for Oceanside Drywall. I was lucky calling Oceanside Drywall before after we had a water leak in one of our hallways about two years ago and required a large repair. Joe does such good work and for this job I knew it would require blending into the existing walls so I gave him a call, and he came through. Thanks Joe another great job!

I contacted Oceanside Drywall as one of a few companies I requested quotes from for a drywall…read morerepair I needed in a bathroom. Joe was quick to respond and provide a quote. His quote was extremely fair and he was able to get the work scheduled quickly. Joe always arrived precisely when he said he would and continuously went above and beyond in his work. The quality of the work performed is outstanding and we could not be happier with the finished product. If you are reading reviews looking for who to contact about your drywall needs, look no further. Joe is your guy! Prompt, professional quality work done at a fair price!

Coast To Coast Restoration

(241 reviews)

I recently completed a major renovation of my kitchen, master bathroom, and powder room following a…read morewater damage claim, and I couldn't be happier that I chose Coast to Coast. I'm the type of person who is very specific about what I want and I did my homework. I got four different bids for this project, and C2C was the clear winner. Their quote was completely itemized--which I appreciated--and ended up being well under every other retail bid I received. Two people really made the difference: Mary and Bolo. Mary is a literal pro when it comes to the insurance side of things. She worked tirelessly on the supplements to ensure we maximized our RCV payout from our insurance. She caught things the adjuster missed and helped us get the settlement we actually needed to do the job right. Bolo, the project manager, was extremely responsive and reasonable throughout the entire build. Whenever a technical issue came up--even complex stuff like electrical circuit stability or specific plumbing heights--he was there to talk it through and get it handled. One thing I will say for people considering them: you need to be the kind of homeowner who has the capacity to stay on top of the work. If you know exactly what you want and you're willing to stay involved in the day-to-day details, C2C is an incredible solution. It's a partnership, and because I stayed engaged, we were able to hit a level of quality that usually costs twice as much. The house looks amazing (see the photos of the Blue Thunder Quartzite and the Jade tile!). They were fair, they were fast, and most importantly, they were responsive. Highly recommend if you want high-end results without the "luxury markup" of other firms.

This is the second water leak mitigation & restoration we've done with C2C and while the PM on the…read morerestoration portion was outstanding this time, overall, there were more issues with the mitigation than last. Specifically, they subbed out the demo portion to another company which incurred more costs and thus lead to rejection of payment by insurance company. Or rather, it was ruled as costs extending beyond ordinary expenses. Had it been included with the mitigation equipment, the insurance would've likely accepted it, as it did last time. The actual work performed by everyone was great in the end, just as it had been last time. Everything was remediated properly and more importantly, timely. Brandon the PM on mitigation along with David the PM on the restoration side were great, with David being the most responsive and communicative PM I've ever worked with. Meaning, updates everyday, as promised. That was the best part of the whole project for me as an anxious homeowner. I will say that my own insurance agent didn't help matters either in this case. He was super hard to work with and eventually C2C had trouble reaching him. This also soured the whole experience as everyone worked to track him down by phone and to prove that all expenses were legitimate. I'm on the fence as to whether to use C2C again for mitigation. Would not hesitate to use them for restoration though.

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I hired Matt through the Home Depot refer-a-pro link. He is on time, reliable, and easy to be…read morearound. He also does excellent work, and is efficient. We're going to use his company for our remodel. I feel really lucky I found him!

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