Larry and his team were professional, responsive, friendly, and want it takes to get the job done right.

These guys are great! Responsive, professional, experienced and easy to work with., I am completely satisfied with the quality of the work the Be James Team did replacing my redwood deck and stairs with Transcend Trek composite. I got multiple bids and the Be James estimate was very reasonable. What really sold me was the foreman, Roman, who reviewed the project to provide the estimate. Roman was extremely knowledgeable and offered ideas on color and explained the timing of the job, etc. Workers Anatoly and Nikolai did a truly excellent job on the deck from demolition and debris removal to installing the Trek. I have owned this house for three decades and Larrry is the most responsible owner I have ever worked with. I had to add a change order to replace under the deck lights and it was seamless and affordable. I highly recommend the Be James company - they have integrity and professionalism and expertise! I had a thoroughly positive experience. Thank you Be James team! read more

I needed an emergency repair on my brother's front foot of his condo. The front door was locked in resulting in the frame around the door jam being shattered. I used Yelp to send a project to five companies that stated the nature of the problem and photos of the damage, and for those that responded within 24-hours, I asked specifically how they were going to repair the door frame. The cheapest quote stated that he would push in the damaged frame and glue it in place. Next . . . The most expensive quoted $150 an hour, plus materials. They stated that the entire door frame needed to be changed. Hmm. Maybe . . . The second lowest quote was by the Be James Team. They stated that their rate was $99 an hour (minimum two hours, but this project took longer), plus materials. Based on the photos they recommend a partial replacement of the door frame. They had a next-day opening in their schedule, and sent two technicians to the condo. The inspection revealed that this particular frame was problematic due to the construction and materials used, and replacement would be a two-day job. After a discussion with me stating that the time and cost of replacing the entire frame or even one side would be astronomical, they decided to replace a portion of the frame around the shattered door jam area, and then reinforce the side - a cheaper, but still a strong option. Six hours later, a single technician completed the job. The frame looks like new, complete with matching paint. The technician also cleaned the area of dust and debris. I am happy with the results. Thanks to technician Roland for his hard work. read more

I contacted Be James Team with an oddly specialized request: to build ramps along the side of my two indoor staircases for my aging miniature dachshund. The team responded almost immediately that they could help me out and had the carpenter, Alex, come next day to see what he was working with. A few days later, work commenced and was finished in two days. The ramps are beautiful and incredibly study, which is what is needed for my little old dog to feel comfortable using them. Alex did such a professional job on my strange project and took everything very seriously to ensure it would be just perfect for my house and dog. (He also left the garage and house cleaner than when he arrived!) I'm excited that he made the ramps removable, in case I ever need the full staircase, or move -- but he used great, sturdy locking mechanisms to ensure each ramp was fastened tightly to the wall and to each other - genius! And Larry, who coordinated everything, was easy and fast to communicate with. I never felt like I was waiting for a response or uncertain of next steps or being ghosted... They truly care for their customers. Definitely recommend. read more

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I highly recommend the Be James Team! I was so impressed from the very first interaction. Larry was super responsive and got back to me right away, making it incredibly easy to schedule an estimate. True to their word, I had a clear and fair quote in my inbox the very next day, with detailed info on the scope of the project. Allan, the handyman who came out, did an absolutely amazing job on my door repair. It wasn't just a simple fix; he took the time to do it right and even matched the paint perfectly. You can't even tell there was ever an issue. read more

We had a small ceiling hole in our garage patched up that took a whole day. Roman the technician didn't bring any supplies but had to run to a hardware store to purchase. Questionable to start. Immediately after fixing, we had settlement falling from the ceiling. Several months later, more settlement. When speaking with Larry, he had originally agreed to send Roman back but Larry cancelled the day before citing Roman advised it was our earlier patch which Roman had offered to fix when he first came onsite. This is not true since we never had any fallouts from the earlier fix completed years ago and Roman never made any such offers when he first came because there wasn't any problems with the older patch fixed by another company. BeJames actually asked us to get another estimate to fix their shoddy work! Will not use them again. Be wary of the high volume of positive reviews. I've noticed in their low reviews that they have always blamed the customer. I'm sure they are going to do the same here and claim it was our old patched area that is causing the problem. BEWARE! read more

I contacted Be James Team on a Thursday evening to see if they could repair three doors at my home. Larry was quick to respond with a few questions. By Friday morning he had scheduled a handyman for a Sunday morning appointment. Nick arrived on Sunday morning fully equipped with tools for the job and within minutes was working away. Nick completed the job in a time frame that met my expectations and with very high quality. He also made sure the results of his work met my expectations. Nick was awesome! Upon completion of the job, Larry followed up to make sure I was satisfied and to invoice me for the job. They have multiple methods to accept payment which made things very quick and simple. I'm glad I found a company that I can count on for future handyman needs. read more

You really get more than what you pay for here with Be James -- I've had exclusively bad experiences with contractors and handymen fixing up my house, overcharging for shoddy quality work as well as cheap materials, BUT I guarantee you, you will not find any of these with Be James. I was genuinely surprised with not only the quality of work that Be James did with fixing up a handful of small things around my home, but the amount of thoughtfulness that went into each item that needed work done. I had the pleasure of having Allan, one of his technicians over twice to help me replace and install replacements around my kitchen as well as check the safety of previously poorly installed shower glass, shower doors, etc. Allan was spectacular and very thoughtful and respectful, his work ethic is to be commended. He will take the time to explain and give you his genuine recommendations before going through with the work with whatever you choose. His cheerful and friendly personality really makes the experience quite unforgettable and pleasant as well. Larry, the owner of this small business, is very attentive and quick to respond, very kind and accommodating. He is very organized and when he gives you a timeframe of when the technician will show up, the technician will. Most companies give you a large window and have no regard for your personal time or work. Larry can coordinate and have someone on his team show up in a 30-minute window consistently. Big shoutout to Larry for also having to quickly draft up and send over a COI to my building's management. He made sure to do this within minutes of Allan the technician calling, as they were not allowed to enter the building to start work without the proper documents. The price isn't bad with how expensive things in San Francisco can be, the rates are stated in your initial contact with Larry / Be James and there are no surprises, other than happy ones with the quality of work done. If I had to trust a handyman to come back and fix something in my home whether it be plumbing or lighting or mechanical, I guarantee it will be Be James first from here on out. read more

I called this place because I needed some repairs on my heater duct, doorway fixes. They were super responsive on yelp and even told me they could send someone over the same day in the afternoon. I opted for the next day to collect the things I needed fixed. Slav came by on time the next day and took a look and I appreciated his work on not only fixing the basic bits but the problem solving involved for the other stuff (they turned out to be a bit more complicated than either of us expected). I was able to pay with credit card and it was really quick and seamless. Thank you so much! read more

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We hired them to replace a vanity. It seemed to go well at first, but afterwards we noticed that the drain in the sink basin was higher than it should be, which resulted in water pooling around it instead of draining entirely. We were told that "that's just the design of it." We gave them the benefit of the doubt and reached out to the manufacturer about the drain being faulty (and they believed us because the pictures showed it was installed so high off the basin). About an hour later, we discovered the whole thing was leaking significantly into our brand-new vanity. When we reported it, they claimed it was because we had used it too soon. (For the record, we hadn't touched it since the plumber left hours earlier.) This didn't sit right with us--after all, the basic expectation of new plumbing is that it doesn't leak. We had the plumber return, and he was able to stop the leak. It turned out he had used a layer of putty that the installation instructions didn't call for. Even as he removed it, he tried to blame the issue on our "old pipes." Honestly, if they had just acknowledged the mistake, it wouldn't have been a big deal. But the whole experience felt a bit gaslight-y (we included screenshots of the messages--you can decide for yourself). It seemed like they were trying to take advantage of the fact that we're not professional plumbers. We no longer feel we can trust them and will not be hiring them again. read more

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Fast communication, excellent work, done quickly. Replaced entire front door and repaired dry rot damage. Price was very reasonable, and they were upfront about options to meet my needs at different price points. read more

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I contacted Be James around 5pm on a Thursday b/c I needed my door fixed, and Larry responded right away to get more details on my project. I described what I needed, sent pictures and video, and Larry scheduled me for the following Tuesday afternoon--first contact to scheduling took less than 30 min. Nick arrived when scheduled, and he shaved and sanded down the door frame and readjusted the hinges on my front door because it wouldn't close properly. Nick informed me of what he was doing and why, and took the time to educate me on why my door was sticking. He finished the job in exactly an hour, and he vacuumed and cleaned up as if he were never there! Larry called to check on the quality of the work shortly after Nick left, and I let him know how pleased I was with the quality and promptness of the job. Larry also obliged when I asked for a detailed invoice, and it was a good experience to handle all the payment online after Nick concluded the job. Great communication, quick follow up, and tidy professionals. read more

The worker arrived on time, but I had some difficulty in communicating with him, because he had a limited knowledge of English. After he removed the doors he said the wheels were bad , so he went to Home Depot for new wheels. He couldn't find exact replacements, but found some generic parts. He had to modify them, and it took a lot of time to get them to fit. He was here almost three hours. In conclusion, I'm not sure if there was any other shop, so I'm going to hold off on repairing other doors with the same problem. read more

I ultimately chose this company because of their communication through messages on yelp. I was messaging questions all day and they had tremendous amount of patience for me! They also very quickly and kindly explained everything, they were so nice. I also liked how they kept me updated with who was going to be arriving, at what time (and they were on time!), approximately how long the job would take and any additional fees that might pop up. Allan showed up on time, was focused the whole time, and did a wonderful job tearing out our old toilet, vanity, and vanity top and installing a new vanity and fancy smart tankless bidet toilet. The bidet toilet was a complicated install. They asked for the link ahead of time so they could review the manual and be ready on site. Allan did a great job patching the wall, installing, and cleaning up. Highly recommend Allan and Be James Team company. read more

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Efficient, came early, asked me multiple times how I would like things to make sure it's exactly as I like, great value as well! Helped me install Govee Permanent outdoor lights pro. read more

I had a very positive experience working with Be James Team in Nob Hill. They were responsive, organized, and clear throughout the entire process read more

Quick to respond and set up an appointment after we messaged about the job I needed done: changing canned lights and recaulking a shower. Tech was prompt, professional, and friendly. Recommend Be James Team for your handyman needs. read more

Fast, friendly communication. Quality work at a fair price. Exceeded our expectations.

I was able to communicate with Larry via text & yelp messenger to schedule an appt for wood replacement under my siding in front of my home. I was also able to add a 2nd job of replacing my old mailbox via email communication with Larry. I received text & email confirmations for my scheduled appt. My technician was Alex. He arrived on time & determined what materials to purchase. Alex is a hard working individual & did a fantastic job. very clean after services were performed. We had the challenge of locating a in-store purchase of the large mailbox. Lowe's on Cottle Rd was our place to go after searching online. I'm very happy to work with Be James Team. very customer oriented & wants to make sure you are satisfied with the work performed. I paid Alex for the supplies purchased directly & paid online for labor fee. reasonable rate for the quality of work. If i need any future handy work, I'll ask for Alex to be my technician again. read more

We reached out to the Be James Team to address cracking and water protection concerns on our front stairs. This is a long overdue project. In the past, I have made attempts through local community (NextDoor) and got nominations. The first attempt failed when the contractor did not show up at all on the scheduled date. The second attempt failed in the middle of several conversations. So we valued a lot for timely and responsive contacts. This is where Be James Team attracted me. From the beginning, they impressed us with their clear communication. They reviewed the photos we shared, explained the issues thoughtfully, and were upfront about what their team could handle and what might require a larger scope. I can see that they treat the information professionally. Scheduling was smooth, and they kept us well-informed throughout. The technician who came was courteous, professional, and worked carefully -- paying close attention to details and taking the time to do the job properly. The technician speaks limited English, and so we basically texted each other to communicate. However, from his work, he seems to have good knowledge and experience. So here is the timeline of our project with Be James Team. I sent request on Yelp on a Wednesday, and Be James responded momentarily and professionally (gave their insights, quotes etc). I reached out to them again on Sunday after interviewed a few other options. And we finalized the date for their technician's visit (the coming Wednesday). And the technician came on time, and it took 8 hrs to get the job done that day (including shopping for materials needed). While we haven't gone through a rainy season yet to fully evaluate how effective the sealing is long-term, the team clearly took the work seriously and addressed the vulnerable areas with care. We're happy with the experience so far and appreciated their honesty and thoroughness. Would recommend them based on our experience to date! read more

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Be James did a superb job rebuilding our entire double deck. The team managed by Roman was highly skilled. Deck is structurally and esthetically impressive. These folks are craftsmen. Our deck sits on a hill and is 2 stories high. It runs the length of our house. They completed the work per estimate. Outstanding performance. read more

excellent in every way. Allen was outstanding. the office was outstanding. the work is as solid as can be. they cleaned up, offered to take off their shoes before coming in the house, didn't mind my dog 'helping' them. they were knowledgeable of their craft, respectful of my home and me. Aces all the way!!!!! read more

The team was super responsive, friendly, and professional. I asked to have two TVs mounted in our new place and they did an amazing job. Vladamir made sure they were positioned where I wanted, and got started. They also charged a very fair hourly rate - other quotes I received were asking $300+. Larry followed up to thank me for the business! Awesome team and highly recommend. read more

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Amazingly fast response to my inquiry on Yelp, great communication, and they make it easy for me to schedule services. When it came to the actual service, also quick and done well. Umed uninstalled my old porch light, cleaned up, and installed the new one well within the 2hrs so then offered his help with other projects! I also got a bathroom light and fan fixed which I hadn't expected, woohoo! Umed was professional and make me feel comfortable asking questions and did fabulous work. Thank you so much! read more

Highly recommend. I had a bathroom sink that I chipped a hole into and needed to replace the entire sink. Called the business and spoke with Larry who was more than helpful answering all my questions and was upfront with the pricing (very reasonable pricing). Larry helped work with me on some options and resources and I was able to schedule a sink installation date with their technician named Dima who did great work. If you need a handy man job and not sure where to start, I highly recommend calling this business. read more

Hired them to do caulking for my bathroom. The first guy they sent did an awful job. They offered to send another guy who was better, but after 4 days of completing the second attempt, the caulking began to separate and peel off. I do not recommend this company at all. read more

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Respect... professionalism..... good people. The Be James team gets it done.... Larry and Allan took care of my job in no time at all. I'd recommend-to others if good work at a great price counts.... Thank you team! read more

I'm very pleased with the customer service, professionalism, and quality of work from the Be James Team. They were quick to reply to my inquiry and scheduling. Allan came out to help and quickly fixed a drawer with a stuck knife sharpener, another with a broken front, and a couple of other minor issues I hadn't even noticed. He explained everything he did, which gave me confidence in his skills and that I was getting a complete service. Allan was friendly and professional throughout, which made things go smoothly. Great guy to talk to and seems to really enjoy his work, which is awesome to see. I highly recommend the Be James Team--thank you for the excellent service! read more

This was my first time hiring someone to repair various issues in my home. We had a some repairs/improvements that we ran by Be James Team - installation of a door handle/lock on the sliding door and a broken shower spout. After the handyman arrived, we asked him if he could also fix the broken chimney damper and he kindly agreed. Communication was great and they arrived on time. I could tell that the handyman they sent worked quickly to repair the issues on a timely basis. The handle/lock and the spout was installed correctly and without issues. The handyman engineered a creative solution to the chimney damper after a quick run to purchase supplies, despite the damper's old construction and the fact that it was completely bent out of shape (original from the early 80s). He also offered to fix odds and ends he found - like a door stop that was lying around broken. Overall, this was a very satisfactory experience at an affordable price. We will be returning to Be James for future repairs! read more

Response time was fast. Communication was very good. The handymen who came was diligent, friendly, and did an excellent, conscientious job. Rate was very fair. Would recommend and hire again for anything around the house. read more

Already reviewed. See my review above. Good job and good quality. Reasonable price as well. read more

I called this place because I need to replace some exhaust fans and reinstall my curtain rod. Response is quick. Be James send a Russian that can barely speak English, so we need to communicate via translation software. Good thing is he is very skilled, and the job is done well. Payment process is also smooth. read more

Pretty great company. The appointment was able to happen soon. They arrived on time, did a very nice job and were extremely easy and pleasant to communicate with. Will definitely use them again. read more

Be James Team was easy to coordinate an estimate but Slav was the hero of our project. He showed up every day on time, texted his ETA beforehand, kept the work site clean, and exceeded our all our hopes for separating our bedroom from our sunroom with a wall. We talked to 7 contractors - got ghosted by several - but not be James team. They also started and finished work within 10 days. It was AMAZING. We'll be hiring them for handiwork again read more

Works was completed quickly, efficiently and with minimal impact on the family at home. Our dogs liked Alex, he was very friendly and showed us the completed work, making sure it was to our satisfaction. He repaired two interior doors and one exterior door for us. read more

Be James team is very professional and super handy. Even the project was quite challenging, they were willing go extra miles to get it done and finished the project nicely. I highly recommend this team! read more

The Be James Team helped me with some work on my garage and the results were great! Nick was my handyman and he installed a new door around my water heater, painted the walls, installed baseboards, and installed new louvers for some wall vents. I depended on his expertise for the designs and he came up with creative and practical solutions. He was incredibly hard working and even went to three different hardware stores to find the right louvers that fit. Price was reasonable and Nick made sure the job was done right, working as efficiently as possible. read more

Needed our shower caulked, and our shingles fixed on our exterior. Slav their technician came and knocked both jobs out of the park. (Slav is great!) The booking, scheduling, and service was very professional, and the response very quick. I have been looking for a handyman service for years, and happy to say I've found one. read more

Very happy with their work. The handyman was able to fix all tasks I listed and was even able to quickly fix an issue another handyman (from a different company) said would take a lot of work. read more

I had to get my shower door fixed! It has been an issue for a long time. I cannot say anymore positive things about Aleks from the Be James Team. Great communication from the start and straight forward pricing. I had a shower door that was not functioning properly and he must of went to 3 hardware stores to look for the right parts and at the end he got it done. I will definitely use them for other household skilled tasks in the future. Highly recommend! read more