I've used his services three times now, and every time he has been incredibly helpful and patient with whatever I've needed, whether it was a repair, an installation, or something else around the house. Luke always takes the time to do everything carefully and thoroughly, and he is extremely knowledgeable. I really appreciate how he explains things clearly and patiently, even the little details. I'll definitely be calling him again for anything I need around the house in the future. My only concern about leaving such a good review is that he will become even more popular and I won't be able to get an appointment when I need one! read more

Quality work at a fair price leads to a great customer experience, to repeat business and a five star review on Yelp! We've had Luke over to our house twice now, and both times he's met and exceeded expectations, while also giving us valuable advice on how to maximize our projects while offering creative insights too! He even turned down an opportunity to fix and replace a leaky kitchen faucet by showing us how to fix it ourselves, saving us quite a bit of money! I find Luke to be highly skilled, trustworthy and capable in all areas from electrical to plumbing, to woodworking and more, indoors and outside, with a high level of integrity and intelligence! This is not a hobby for Luke, it's a full time job and he delivers like a real professional! I will continue to work with Luke for all of these reasons. read more

Luke did some work on our house siding and other small repairs on the outside of the house and did a wonderful job. It looked real nice when he had finished. He also was able to come over to our condo rental at the last minute and change the smoke alarm that had been beeping all night! He knows a lot and gives the best advice on our projects. He will be returning in the near future to do further work on our front porch area. Would recommend Luke to anyone needing projects done. read more

Luke did a side garage door install, and a front door refresh for our home. He's easy to work with, extremely professional, incredibly knowledgeable, provides great advice, and makes sure you really understand the best options for your project or application. I would recommend him to anyone looking to do home improvement projects (a few hours to multi-day). He definitely lives up to the "cool" moniker! read more

Two faucets replaced, install a ceiling fan and install three USB outlets. Luke is very thorough and explains any problems he has discovered and fixes them the correct way. He is very respectful of your property and responds for quotes very quickly. He's also very friendly! read more

Luke , Thank you so much for the awesome tile work you did for us in our laundry ! It's perfection. I'll be calling for more projects later ! read more

Luke has done a couple of jobs for me and each have turned out beautifully. He is thorough, detailed, creative, efficient and pleasant. I would highly recommend him for any project. read more

Needed some work done on our rental property and Luke came out and handled everything very professionally.

Amazing handyman who goes above and beyond to get things done. He's resourceful and creative when handed a challenging problem, and honest about what he can accomplish. The only real issue is that he's so good, he's hard to book. That's a good problem to have. I strongly recommend Luke. read more

We have used Luke for various projects many times. The quality of his work is unmatched. He has helped us with drywall work, painting, replacement of an over-the-stove microwave, plumbing, and more. We're going to use him for our deck repairs next. He really thinks through every detail. If you want something done right and well, he's your guy. read more

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This is my second review of Luke, and once again, he has exceeded all expectations! He recently completed painting the wood trim and siding on my home, and his attention to detail is unparalleled. As always, Luke operates with the utmost integrity and takes his time to ensure everything is done perfectly. He never cuts corners, which means the job is done right the first--and only--time. The quality of his work speaks volumes, and he leaves the project site spotless when he's done. Luke is a hidden gem in Lake Forest and Orange County, and I feel so fortunate to have found him. Luke is your guy if you're looking for a reliable, meticulous, and trustworthy handyman. Thank you, Luke, for another outstanding job! read more

I have used Luke once before for repair and I needed him again for my beautiful double beveled glass front doors . The door never had been weathersealed . It was a difficult job he tackled it and did a great job!! Thank you Luke . read more

Fantastic job! We needed some beams replaced due to termite damage, and he did an excellent job. Very personable and professional, which definitely makes him our go to guy moving forward. We felt the fee he charged was very reasonable and we appreciated not feeling taken advantage of-- we felt he was trustworthy for sure. Thank you again! read more

This is my 3rd review for Luke (yes, he is that good!) He perfectly replaced the drywall in our kitchen ceiling after a water leak and he came back a week later to paint the ceiling! He is the best. If you want something done right the first time, please contact him! read more

We've had Luke come over to help us a few times and we have been very satisfied with his approach towards the issue. He looks at the problem, analyses it and then discusses with you the best option for the given situation. He has helped us with electric socket issues, some drywall n baseboard painting and getting lights fixtures replaced etc. He is our go to guy for any job which needs better insights. He is sure to do a good job and he will tell you clearly if it's not his domain. You're in good hands if he's working on your property. We highly recommend Luke. read more

We had a complex flooring repair issue in our kitchen that our general contractor caused and was not able to fix. No problem for Luke. He came up with a game plan for the issues and our flooring was successfully repaired. I am so happy with the results, my floor looks like new again. We highly recommend Luke, he is very talented and a nice guy! read more

Luke did a fantastic job on new fireplace surround tile. Very detail oriented and quality work! I highly recommend him! read more

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I almost don't want to give a good review because then Luke will be booked up even MORE. There's a reason he's so popular! I had him over today for a boatload of stuff (installing shelves, installing security cameras, fixing plugs, etc), his prices were reasonable and he worked super crazy fast. I won't be calling anyone else if I ever need anything! read more

My husband & I had about 10 items that we needed done at our home, including replacing a shower fan, re-attaching a kitchen cabinet door in a secure way, installing 3 exterior sun shades and 2 interior blinds, painting 2 skylights in our living room cathedral ceiling where we had leak stains, and some other minor items. Our son recommended Luke, and this was our first time to have him work for us. Luke arrived on time, he was professional, organized, friendly, knowledgeable, and he got right to our list. Luke finished everything on our list, and in addition, he kindly re-aligned our double front door hardware, which was not lined-up perfectly, and had been bugging me for a long time! He just saw it, and fixed it.....simply amazing. Also, he pointed out some issues with a backyard fascia board on our roof line, as well as a broken tile.....which we had no clue about. Luke is proactive and wants his clients to be informed of potential issues regarding their homes. We really appreciate his attention to detail - he is a perfectionist - which is a GREAT thing for a handyman!! We will always call Luke first.....and.... he IS kinda "cool!" read more

We have utilized Luke's services for many projects, from simple fixes to complex jobs. Consistently, the quality of his work is exceptional. What makes Luke standout is his thoughtfulness in every detail of the task at hand and his desire to find the best solution, always thinking of the clients budget. He has even suggested going with professionals that specialize in certain tasks, not because he cant do it, but because he recognizes it will be a more cost effective route. Luke also dedicates time educating us on the problem and approaches to take to resolve the situation. We've learned a lot from him over the years. We highly recommend Luke. read more

Incredible handyman..on time on budget..very professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Luke for every home repair!! read more

Luke replaced some bricks for us on our walkway. He did a fantastic job!! Highly recommend.

Luke is very good at what he does! He is professional, knowledgeable, and creative when asked to solve various repair/replace issues. He is thorough and explains creative options for you to get things done. He is highly recommended! read more

Luke is simply the best handyman we've ever had. He's very dependable, and can literally do anything. We've hired him to do work around our house for many years and he has always done a great job, problem solving to come up with solutions that work. Personable, professional, smart, a joy to work with! Highly recommend! read more

We wanted to have our coaxial cable outlet split and relocated to the garage so that our cable modem and WiFi router could be placed there. We also needed to have a drywall hole fixed on the second floor. Luke was very responsive in communications, provided a quote, and scheduled us in. We had several questions on the feasibility of our coaxial cable relocation request, and Luke was very patient and provided consultation on how we could go about that project. Luke was very active in communicating prior to arrival time. We appreciated that. On arrive, he ran through the project request to confirm what the expected goal was, and provided several additional options on how he could accomplish the project. I could tell he cared about the outcome of the project, and was patient in answering all my questions on the pros / cons of the provided options. While working, Luke was very clean and detail oriented, making sure to clean up any dust and mess created from the work. Overall I was very impressed with his professionalism and work. I highly recommend Luke. I would hire him again (and plan to do so) for additional handyman work around my house. Thanks Luke! read more

We asked Luke to take a look at some household things we neglected during the pandemic. We'd done a pretty miserable DIY repair to our chandelier that looked awful - Luke corrected our work and made it look like new! None of our fans were working and had been poorly installed by the previous owner - he replaced two of them and managed to repair the third. All of our recessed kitchen lights had stopped working - Luke helped me pick the best bulbs for my family and it totally changed the vibe of our kitchen. I had tried to change a bulb on a vaulted ceiling using one of those grabber told - the bulb broke, so Luke managed to retrieve the remaining pieces and replace it properly. Luke gave us some feedback about some bigger projects we need done so we'd have all the necessary information to decide our next steps. My experience was so positive that I am already planning to go ahead with each of those bigger projects - Luke earned my trust and future business. Luke is fair and gave us options for each thing on our list. He used the time in my home efficiently and was in general really accommodating. As a bonus, my 6 year old was curious about a few things he did, especially the fan in her room. Luke was patient and answered all of her questions! read more

Needed a bathroom mirror and a medicine cabinet removed. Luke patched up the holes and took the mirror and cabinet so I wouldn't have to call for bulk collect or donate. He's reasonably priced and easy to get in touch with. I will definitely contact him in the future. read more

Luke has helped us out a handful of times with many projects. He has done so many things on our wish list that we never can find the time to research or carry out. He tackles every project with a practical and money saving approach in which we are very grateful! Very professional, very kind. read more

Luke is amazing! Helped us getting everything hooked up after a move. He is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly but above all provides just killer customer service. Is highly communicative about his time frames for projects availibility etc. We have used him for plumbing, electrical and wood working. Seriously, don't even hesitate to. Give him a ring if you think he can help you out. And on top of that, I had a question about something related to his work. Sent him a text. He gave me a ring back and after a quick call and sending him a picture he walked me through a modification. read more

I met Luke serendipitously. He purchased something from me through Craigslist and I noticed from his number that he was a handyman. I utilized his services for some work at my parents' place and he was professional, communicative, and friendly. He was honest about what he didn't feel comfortable doing and what should be handled by a professional electrician, which I appreciate. He also explained his approach at every step as he was working, which was helpful. He's in high demand so definitely plan in advance if you need his services! read more

I'm so glad to have found Luke. He did an excellent job of taking down and disposing of an old. patio cover, and cleaned up the area spotlessly. read more

Luke and his brother in law replaced our rotten wood beams on the outside of our house last summer. They worked really hard, did an excellent job and cleaned up their mess. I appreciated the fact that they worked a full day as some contractors roll in at 9 am and they're done at 3 pm. Not Luke. He puts in a full day and is very easy to work with. I'd hire him again in a heart beat. read more

Luke came over to do a few relatively small jobs. He was very thoughtful and thorough, figuring out what needed to be done and then doing it extremely well. An excellent listener and very talented handyman. He also did his best to keep his costs reasonable. We'll hope to use him for all our handyman tasks. I would say his excellent reviews are well earned. read more

Rad guy. Very helpful. I had a list of off jobs he handled in no time. Was thoughtful when working and did more than expected. Fair and reasonable rates. Was on time each time he came. Would def recommend him!! read more

We can't say enough good things about Luke's work. We replaced our microwave/vent combination with a taller one, so we needed the cabinets and doors above the microwave shortened. After contacting numerous cabinet companies, handymen and woodworkers, no one was willing to bother with shorting the existing doors; they all wanted us to order new doors. Since we couldn't find new doors that matched the rest, we kept looking. Fortunately, we found Luke's listing on Yelp. He not only successfully modified our existing doors, but shortened the cabinet, painted everything, rehung the microwave and attached the vent... by himself and all in one day. Others have mentioned it in prior reviews - Luke is honest. He told us upfront his assessment of the job- what he knew he could do and what he was willing to try but could not guarantee, and our options. We decided to let him try to modify the doors and he did an amazing job. He impressed us as a person who really "thinks" through a project. In addition to doing a wonderful job, he was on time, very neat, considerate, trust-worthy and his rate is more than fair. He is someone that we would feel comfortable leaving alone to work in our home. Thank you Luke and next time we have a home repair project, we'll be giving you a call. read more

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I dug a hole to plant a new fruit tree and saw that the soil was hard and dry as far as I could dig. So I soaked the hole that day and the next and planted the tree. I also watched when the sprinklers came on and apparently one zone (the one near the tree) didn't come on. I thought maybe it was time to consider a drip system because a section of the other zone of sprinklers didn't water very well ever since the landscaping was installed nearly six years ago. So I called Luke's dad, who has been my fantastic handyman/finishing carpenter/you-name-it for that long. I didn't know about Luke, but dad was busy. Luke surveyed the situation and not only fixed the first zone of sprinklers but found and repaired a substantial leak at the other end of my yard on the other zone, cleaned out dirty sprinkler pipes, and suggested I didn't need to change the system. He also reset the sprinkler timer because it, too, was out of whack. Now all the sprinklers work beautifully, even the ones at the ends of the zones. Luke was friendly, punctual, professional, efficient, knowledgeable, and skillful and left the work area neater and cleaner than before he came! And his fees were reasonable. He also answered my questions patiently and taught me a lot about sprinkler systems. Such a pleasure to work with. Did I mention that he used to be an inspector? I am so happy I called him and you will be too. read more

Luke is the Renaissance man of home repairs. He gives great advice and if he doesn't feel it's something that he can repair, he will speak right up and tell you. He has seen everything and knows the ups and downs of different choices in repairs and has helped me navigate through many issues. We use him for home and business and I have referred many friends and family to him for a variety of problems. He's an excellent painter, plumber, woodworker and more. I've had several friends use him to get their homes ready for sale and one was truly impressed when he told her some of the jobs she thought were important she didn't need to worry about. He's extremely trustworthy and a joy to have around. I highly recommend Luke read more

Clean, prompt, professional & awesome. Willing to go the extra mile especially after hours to help provide me out. Looking forward to having Luke back for his services. Highly recommend. read more

Luke came and installed a wardrobe for us last minute and after hours! Great guy and great work! Definitely would use him again and recommend him! read more

Honest. Hardworking. Dependable. Talented. Those are the words I would use to describe Luke. He has helped us with several projects at our rental property throughout the years and he continues to 'WOW' us every time. He is busy (a good sign of a solid handyman) so book him in advance for your project. Our tenants and I have consistently been impressed by the quality of his work. Thank you Luke! read more