On time, efficient and professional work! Thank you, Dave! We'll definitely be calling you for all of our handyman needs. Highly recommend! read more

Responsive. Courteous. Did an excellent job helping me install my sink. Went as far as cutting into the granite to fit the new larger sink I purchased. Fair market price. read more

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This is the 3rd time Dave has visited my home for a repair job and this is his 3rd, well-earned 5-star rating....in total....FIFTEEN DAMN STARS, Yelp....!!! Today's issue, a clogged/back-up drain in our kitchen sink....he snaked it out, then noticed damage to one of the drainage pipes...hops in his truck to go out and acquire the right part, returns to complete this job....then, while he's already "under the kitchen sink", replaced and installed a new kitchen faucet for us....then, before he can make his escape out the front door, with his tools still by his side, he make a stop and replaced/installed a new toilet seat in the downstairs-guest bathroom....moral of this story....you only need "ONE Dave visit...to kill many birds"....Dave the Handyman, DOES IT ALL....thanks for great work today at a fair and reasonable price....!!! read more

David does amazing work!! He has helped us on 3 projects and each time he has been so professional and very quick with responses for quotes. Definitely recommended to anyone to use her services read more

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I just want to compliment Dave The Handyman on his fast, efficient, easy no fuss job. Many thanks for making this project less stressful than it would have been. read more

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Dave came out to repair a bedroom screen and fix a bent sliding screen door. He was prompt, did incredibly fast work that was exactly what we needed, and was transparent throughout regarding the costs of labor and materials. Highly recommend. read more

Dave the Handyman is the "Bruce Lee of handymen." Just as Bruce was fearless, Dave is fearlessly willing & able to tackle just about any repair/improvement job, including jobs that are too big or daunting for most handymen. For example, he can rebuild a staircase or a retaining wall. And of course he can do the usual painting, electrical and plumbing repairs that many handymen can. Dave is able to scale himself and complete projects faster by managing other workers. If Dave were so inclined, I could see him becoming a general contractor someday. I am very glad to have found this unique handyman and highly recommend him. read more

Dave was a little late but he notified me and that's a plus. He knows his business. Realigned two sets of French doors, put together a large metal hose reel and fixed locks on two doors so they actually lock now. Would call him again for sure. read more

The quality of Dave's work was largely good, and he offered reasonable, practical solutions to the items we discussed. Dave's follow-through with communication was very disappointing for 1. receipts/invoice and 2. follow through with minor touch ups. The moment we paid him in full--which we did the same day the last work item was completed--Dave became largely unavailable. While Dave explicitly stated he would send the receipt the same day we paid, we did not receive it and we had to text him three times over 5 days. He finally responded to the 3rd text stating he will send the receipt "shortly." It still hasn't arrived 11 days later. The lack of transparency is particularly concerning because the final bill was significantly higher than the initial estimate; though the scope of work increased, we have no way to verify the final costs without an invoice and receipts. We also noticed that the area he painted after work was done had white patches. We requested him to complete the paint touch up. When Dave finally responded to our outreach regarding the touch-ups after 5 days and 3 follow up texts, he informed us he could not return for more than a month due to a busy schedule. When we pointed out that we had paid for a complete job to be finished in a timely manner, he told us he could "send us some money for a paintbrush if it's that much of an emergency" so we could do it ourselves. Given we paid in full, we still don't have an invoice, and the paint was not done properly, we are disappointed at his dismissiveness and lack of availability to follow through. read more

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Although, I did not use Dave's services for my project because my son n law repaired it for me, his exchanges with me from start to finish were prompt and very professional. I look forward to using him in the future. read more

WARNING: IMMATURE, NOT DEPENDABLE &VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. See text screenshots...Dave scheduled appointment w/me for 9A on Friday. I sent a "good morning, see you soon" text to him at 7:14A on Friday morning. He texted me back at 9:24A - 24 minutes after he should've been here. After 10A, he still hadn't arrived. I have a schedule to keep and I wasn't sure when he would actually arrive, so I sent him a cancelation text. Instead of apologizing and moving on with his day, he responded by telling me that I wasted his time. Huh?? You're an hour late ...clueless. I sent him a very detailed text letting him know that actually wasted my time and that he was in the wrong, starting at 9A when he didn't call or arrive on time. He must be young...certainly not wise. His tardiness wasn't my main issue - it was the lack of communication when he knew he was going to be late. Also, his subsequent communication s were rude and insulting. What a foolish person. read more

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Quick response, showed up on time, quoted price, did job quickly for the agreed price. This was for an outdoor light fixture so a pretty simple job. They discussed settings and showed what might need to be changed afterwards. read more

Dave replaced the wood rot ceiling joist on the exterior of our house and the fence boards on our side gate. He also removed the wood rot extruding beams and covered the opening with facia board. It looks really nice now. Dave was very responsive and thorough in his work. read more

I had to erase my first yelp , as I was slandered by Dave the handyman. Do not trust him, he does good work, but believe all the one stars, he is a liar kept my front door key , had to change a brand new lock. I worked with him for years, then all of a sudden, he messed up refinishing a countertop, said he would fix it, I waited 3 months , then he snapped when I yelped him. Luckily I used my credit card and was refunded one thousand dollars after he texted me no refunds never pay anybody until you inspect their work. read more

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Dave replaced the rotted threshold to the front door and adjusted the front door's alignment as the door was not closing properly. He custom cut a piece of wood to fit the threshold and the result was very nice and solid. Will definitely use him again for these odd jobs around the house. read more

I recently hired Dave the Handyman to install a large, exterior Coolaroo roller shade for a window since my back room gets very hot in the summer. Communication was done via Yelp message with type of project, sending a pic of the item and then pricing provided. I didn't check with other like businesses as I felt the price was in the range and wanted to have it installed sooner as it's been hot! We did have a miscommunication on the initial date but set up a date/time the next week. He was professional and arrived on time, which I appreciate. The shade was quickly installed with him checking with me on the location, how far out etc. and done in an hour. I would definitely not hesitate to call/Yelp message him again for other projects. read more

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Dave is THE BEST. He's the first person I think of when there is a home project that needs to be done right. We first hired him over a year ago to patch an area with water damage in the ceiling of my son's bedroom then hired him again to install a couple of light fixtures. He and his handyman colleague went straight to work and got the job done quickly and carefully! We love Dave the Handyman and you will too! read more

I had a great experience with Dave. He responded quickly to my request for an estimate; provided a competitive quote and details that he could do the job that I was requesting after I sent him a photo. I have vaulted ceilings and Dave arrived on time to replace a chandelier and pendant lights, 5 total; and he also replaced all burnt out LED recessed lights, 12 total. I failed to mention in advance that the chandelier needed assembly, Dave adjusted the estimate fairly. He was professional, took the time to complete the job safely, and even made some repairs to secure the chandelier as the previous light was not installed properly. Dave stuck to the estimate even though he completed the repair, cleaned up after the installation, and was respectful of my space. I would highly recommend Dave and would definitely utilize his services again. read more

Dave did such an amazing job with all the projects I had on my list. Not only was he competitively priced but he went above and beyond on fixing my floor, fence, multiple doors and the results are so worth it! Do not hesitate to call. I know I will in the future! read more

I asked Dave for help disassembling a fancy crib and moving it to my garage. His estimate was reasonable, so we made the appointment. Two young men showed up on time and did the work efficiently and exactly as I asked. I'm a happy camper and plan to call Dave again. read more

Dave is the MAN, I called him about replacing a really old front door knob to a new security code handle. He answered, asked if I could Text over some pictures of the door. After doing so he sent me a really reasonable quote, and days he is available. With in a day my door knob is updated and works amazing! He had to fix a few things to make sure it shut and locked smoothly. I'm so happy with it, he was super professional, made sure I was ok with everything before he left and ask if I had any more questions or concerns. I WILL BE CALLING DAVE AGAIN! read more

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Our front door had cracked (split) in two, and needed to be replaced. Since it was the front door, the work needed to be performed in a timely fashion. We contacted Dave, and he had time in his schedule on the same day. The new pre-hung door was put up within two hours (including shims and leveling, and the door latch). The next morning, the trims we're out up. The pictures show how professional and how nice the work was. The experience was first class. read more

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Had to patch a hole behind the dishwasher. Everyone else I called was shunned because they didn't want to touch the dishwasher. David came to the rescue. Handled it fine and efficiently. Even improved the dishwasher situation due to the uneven floors. I know many handymen don't want to go anywhere near plumbing or appliances, but David was knowledgeable, confident, and able to deliver. read more

He started off well, but unfortunately, he didn't finish the job. He assured us he would return to complete the painting, but he never did. It was especially disappointing because we paid him in full--plus extra--since the project took longer than expected (even though the scope of work remained the same). We trusted him to keep his word, but after multiple attempts to reach him, he did not respond. That was unprofessional and not okay. For that reason, I can't recommend him. read more

Needed a 5 ft .section of redwood fence replaced. Did an outstanding job. reinforced and repaired older parts. Great value. On time. Very professional and cleaned area, a lot cleaner than when he started the job A 10+ overall. Will be using Dave the future. read more

David was knowledgeable and responsive. He arrived about 10min late, but once he arrived he was professional, skilled, and through. He repaired my front door, installed a wall mirror, reattached flagpole base to home,discovered the issue with my barn doo,r and lastly removed and replaced bathtub caulking. read more

He did a good installing my fan and showing me to use it. Will hire again when I need a handy man.

We found Dave on Yelp after having many experiences with other handymen. Dave work was very detailed and he even pointed out that the caulking in the tub needed to be removed and caulked with the correct silicone caulking. His price was very reasonable and the quality of workmanship is well worth the cost. We definitely recommend Dave Tony P read more

Dave is very customer conscious person,he got back to me immediately,quoted a price,scheduled the service ,and was on time and completed the job. I would recommend him for projects in the future. He does what he says and is considerate young man ,sometimes this attribute is hard to find in this day and age. read more

I'm a little nervous giving Dave an A+++ review, because I don't want him to get so busy that he won't be available to help me with all my other projects. You will be lucky to have Dave on your project. Dave helped me repair water damage caused by a leak. He helped repair the leak, replace damaged siding, redo a section of hardwood floor, and replace damaged drywall. His craftsmanship is exceptional and his talents are incredibly diverse. Dave was amazingly communicative, always on time, and exceedingly professional. If you need work done around your home, message Dave today. read more

Summary: NOT RECOMMENDED. Has a work truck with a lot of power tools, but doesn't have more than amateur amount experience. Blocked driveway with work truck twice, blocked garage door with materials, I opened, and almost destroyed the garage door. Agreed to build a weatherproofed door. Charged $400 labor, materials cost went way over budget, did not verify receipt, did not finish job as agreed after payment was given. When asked to finish job, he said I was asking for free work, a "cheap f**k", and I should pay him $400 more to complete the job. He said I did not pay him the agreed amount, so he will not complete the work. Full review: NOT RECOMMENDED I hired Dave Gallegos to make a new door for the appliance area in the backyard in December 2023. It needed to be a wooden door that is weatherproofed. I made sure he knew that it needed to be weatherproof in multiple texts and after he inspected the job site. He quoted me $400 for labor and additional materials charge. I agreed to pay the discussed amount. He did not agree to any negotiation on the labor charge. He came on the agreed day to do the job. He confirmed that the labor price will be $400 before he started the job. I made sure he knew the door needed to be weatherproofed and insulated after he inspected the site. He initially said materials would be $200-250, but then said materials price came out to ~$375. Not much I could do when he was already out the door at HD. He did not get the insulation foam that was discussed. He came back, didn't provide receipt of materials, and went to work. I made sure to remind him that the door needed to be weatherproofed. He finished the work. When I went to inspect his final work: he had made a new frame for the door. Perfect. The door was not aligned with the frame he had made. It was slanting on one corner. He blamed it on the door and the frame. I paid him the agreed fees because I did not want to argue with a "professional handyman." After reviewing the project the next day, he had forgotten to put a weather strip on the 4th side of the door and forgotten the insulation. The door is facing full sun and wind. I requested that he come back to finish the project. He said that I should trust him and the door doesn't need a 4th side weatherstrip because it is already weatherproofed. I insisted that he come and finish the project as discussed. He told me I didn't pay a lot and that I should pay him $400 more because he has to come back to the job site. He called me a "cheap f**k" on text because I only agreed to pay his $400 labor charge and out of budget, unverified materials cost. He did not show me receipt with total materials cost. He insisted that he went above and beyond with his labor, the door didn't need a 4th weatherstrip because it doesn't rain in the Bay Area, it doesn't need insulation, it is a perfect job, and if I wanted more modifications, I should have let him know before he started the job and should have paid him more than what we agreed upon. After that, it was not worth the time and effort to question his work. I had to hire another handyman to finish the job as I had intended. NOT RECOMMENDED. Unprofessional in every manner and amateur handyman skills. P.S. - He also blocked my driveway twice with his truck when there was plenty of curbside parking. read more

Even know I found someone else I appreciate the response and was availability for project I had.expecially as a handyman myself that's a good thing. read more

This guy strung me along even though I was willing to help get things done when he gave excuses. He is not professional and am not sure why he was high on the search for a responsible handyman. Run from this guy! He left me hanging at the last minute and still wouldn't be any help when I offered to pick him up when he gave a weak excuse that his truck wouldn't work. I simply needed him to view the job and give a quote, and I was willing to wait until his truck was fixed to do all the work required. A true loser handyman. read more

Very pleased with David's service. Sent him a text with the specific details of the project - hanging of a waterproof outdoor TV storm shell and mounting the 65" TV that went inside. He responded with an estimated bid and came out the very next morning with one other guy. Completed the project in 1 1/2 hours and for a very reasonable price. Definitely recommend!! **Side note - he used to work for another handyman in the area. He was the guy who came out to do 3 small projects for us last summer (replacing caulking in sink & shower; replacing weather stripping on the bottom of our garage door). We were very pleased with his work then too. Glad he started his own business! read more

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We had a small leak in the shower stall of one of our bathrooms due to old silicone sealant grout needing to be stripped and replaced. I looked at the problem and decided that it was a bit above my skill level to do a good job of thoroughly stripping away the old grout in order replace it with new grout. Got in touch with Dave with some pictures of the stall and he quickly got back to me with an estimate. He and his worker were at the house the next morning and did a great job in replacing the old grout with nice, new grout, and also pointed out some unnoticed issues with the previous water leakage. Dave did a great job for me with quality work. read more

Reached out to Dave the handyman about a week ago. Was able to schedule an appointment and get an estimate for my kitchen sink pipes, bathroom toilet leak and redoing the caulking in bathtub shower. Dave and his partner were done within two hours. Very professional, efficient, and straight to the point. Will definitely call them again. read more

Loved working with Dave! I had a cracked bathroom sink that needed replacement; it was a complicated job due to the size of the old sink (very old) and the new sinks available, but Dave went to multiple locations to find the special size, worked hard and completed the job beautifully! Most importantly he walked me through everything. Absolutely will continue to work with Dave the handyman! read more

David got back to us and scheduled an appointment in less than an hour. He arrived on time, and was very friendly and professional. The problem was our kitchen sink faucet. It has (had!) been loose for years and had finally come out of the counter entirely. We've had 2-3 plumbers out over the years. Nobody has been successful at getting it solidly in place. David fixed it in half an hour and demonstrated what had happened and why. I always appreciate that. I could tell, immediately, that is was more secure than ever. From looking at the other reviews, it looks like he tends to explain to folks what is going on. I think that that is an importantl element of home maintenance, and it is appreciated. Highly recommended. read more

As you can see from the many reviews (and a few bad reviews), Dave is a busy guy. He nonetheless quickly got back to me on a huge project that no one-person could probably handle. He quickly indicated what he could do, quoted a solid price, and suggested reasonable next steps. I very highly recommend Dave. If sometimes he needs a little extra time because he's so busy doing great work for lots of people (this explains all the negative reviews I've seen), then so be it. read more

It was a pleasure working with Dave! Although it was a relatively small job of re-caulking our bathtub, he went above and beyond what we thought the scope of the work was. He did a superb job in a very reasonable amount of time. In addition, he was punctual, polite and professional. We look forward to working with Dave in the future on other projects. read more