After the first few repairs which were fine & dandy, things just stopped working out: lack of communication, jobs unfinished (leaving with no notes as to what/why/when), little things not cleaned up... The entry door, he locked after I clearly told him, I do not lock my door (I was only in the HOA patio for less than an hour): His response was: "You didn't say that you don't take the key"... Having no phone (it was in the house) I broke the window; His suggestion that replacing the door would be cheaper than replacing the glass.... I should have just paid the $425 to replace all of the glass, that way I'd still have a door that fits, instead of this new unfinished door. The old door has been discarded, so there is no going back. The door is level, but it is still wonky at the top left, the right side overhangs the jamb on the inside, & the door & top lock sticks... It still needs sanding/painting & the privacy window film put on. I haven't heard from him, and I'm not going to call: I have a few other jobs, but hey... I'm tired. I'm heartsick about this and every time I look at this door, I just want to cry.... UPDATE: The flaming door.... Fred offered to pay for the door, as being locked out was the cause of my breaking the window, but I declined. Instead he said he'd install & paint the door at no cost. Fred insisted that the door I wanted was only $300 at H.D. The door he showed me was not available at the local H.D. (but a $628 door was) which he didn't accept, Fred then showed me a screen shot of the particular $328 door, which was listed only at Burbank. So I ordered the door from Burbank. Burbank H.D. REFUSED to deliver the door to me or send it to their Oxnard store (even after Oxnard staff called & requested the door be sent to them) as they are not in the same area. Which was why Fred went to pick it up.... Fred didn't show up the next day as he stated in his comments to right the door..... and I haven't called, because at this point I'm tired too and don't want to deal with anymore of the stress & angst that this has caused me. read more

Fix It Fred - New door replacing the one with broken pane - Handyman Near Me

I moved here 3 years ago and needed a "handyman service". The neighbors said - around here the only guy that knows what he is doing and is reasonably priced is FIX IT FRED. So I called him and he has been WONDERFUL. He has done electric, plumbing, installation of garbage disposal, new fence. But he's not just good ~ he always makes suggestion on how things could be fixed different or cheaper and helps me really think the project through. I am so happy with his work! C. Butler read more

Fred is the best! He always comes through when I have a project and need something fixed. From kitchen reno to lighting and miscellaneous jobs. You can't beat his prices and he's just a super nice guy. read more

My old wood gate was falling off the hinges. Fred built me a beautiful new gate from scratch, painted it and installed a new gate lock all in the same day! The new gate is solid as a rock and he did it for a very reasonable price. Fred is very courteous and a hard worker. He showed up on time and had great communication through the whole process. I am very happy I hired Fix It Fred! read more

I'm happy to report, what I didn't know until yesterday, that Fred is still in business and going stronger than ever. I was told he had left the handyman business to pursue other opportunities but was thrilled to find out he is still around. I text him on a Sunday that if he was in fact still doing his repair business I was in desperate need of his expertise. He responded right away and came Monday. As he always has, he did a great job at a very fair price. I'm so happy Fred is still around because he is the best in the business. Need a handyman, Fred is your guy! read more

Fred is an excellent handyman and a treasure of a human being. He can fix a broken sink while bringing joy into your heart. He's always there for the repair with prompt replies and honest prices. He will usually throw in a few jokes at no extra cost. Just a heads up, sometimes you might need to book him a few weeks out as I think he stays pretty busy. I'll attach some pics of a vanity he installed this morning, as well as some storage he built into my garage last time I hired him on. Thanks Fix It Fred! read more

Fix It Fred - Removed my old pedestal sink and installed this vanity. - Handyman Near Me

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Fred is courteous, punctual, and knows his craft. He did a wonderful job installing and wiring three overhead lights in my garage and he also took care of other small jobs. If there's a job he can't do, he will refer you to someone he trusts. I found him to be reasonably priced, especially because he's reliable and does very good work. read more

I wholeheartedly recommend Fred. Need weathering installed on your front door? Done. Need new caulk in the bathroom? Done. Need a rusty security door replaced that is stuck on with crusty one way screws? Done. How about a new paint color for your back door while at it? Done. Done and done. Mr. Fix It Fred is a professional handyman. He comes to the job with experience, a no-nonsense approach, and attention to detail. He will let you know what he can and cannot do, and I really appreciate his forthrightness. I read one "meh" review where the negative was his "I don't need your business attitude"...well yeah. He may not. And you are lucky if he takes you up on your list to be honest. If you have a list, I bet Fred can help you out. He charges reasonable prices for quality work. I recommend Fix It Fred. I bet you will too. Give him a text. read more

Fred is skilled, reliable, friendly,honest, innovative, reasonably priced, highly reccomend him! read more

Fix It Fred - Fred working in his traveling outdoor workshop on my new gas top butcher block countertop! - Handyman Near Me

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I contacted Fred via email, and he responded about 20 minutes later. I explained the job via email and he said he had done a similar project before, so I gave him my address and met him at a prearranged location. Fred came up to my apartment, and I was fully expecting him to need an hour or more to do the job (this was removing a chair piston from an office chair). Incredibly, Fred had removed that piston in literally less than 10 seconds. This job, which I was struggling with for hours, was over, and we agreed to a fee that was much less than I had imagined. That was magical, and I would no hesitate to recommend Fred for whatever job you may have. read more

We have used Fred multiple times for different projects and he always delivers. He loves challenges and executes all tasks above expectations. He charges reasonably fair and is good with communication. Fred is our go to handyman! read more

Fred is a great handyman. responsive, on time, personable and honest! We are very happy with his services. highly recommend this business!

Solid guy and does amazing work. Would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs help. read more

Wow!! Once again Fred to the rescue!! He is AMAZING!! Had him do a project in my yard --- And WOW!! He far exceeded my expectations and my own "vision" of the project!! Thank you Fred!! I, ALWAYS, highly recommend you knowing that you will NOT disappoint!! Keep up the GREAT work!! read more

First of all this man put a bike together for me once Second time I called him he was very slow responding; always says he is too busy; he had an assistant who helps him; but he was not very nice either; Gave him a text I needed a quote by end of business day; cuz I'm leaving for vacation ; never responded. Not professional nor mannerly; cuz I'm not a local or born in Ventura; Found a more "Professional" handyman service; was a little shrewd and rude over the phone. There are several "better, more professional Handyman services; I will not do anymore business with this man. The man he brings with him was not polite either!!!!:))))) This Dance Mom born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA has 3 cops in my family; we give you a Thumbs down!!!!!! read more

Fred's a trustworthy guy. He saved me a lot of money by quickly diagnosing an issue with my bathtub where another handyman wanted to come out and charge $85 just to take a look at it. I've hired Fred again since, and recommend his work. read more

Fred answered a very early text and was at my door before noon the same day and completed my electrical kitchen repair in quick order. He was professional, courteous and worked quickly to successfully resolve the repair. I am more than pleased and will call him again when I need help. read more

Fred was very responsive and took his time on a Saturday morning to fix our toilet. Great price and no games. Thankful I found him

I needed a gate repaired. Fred took the job on. The repair was small, but proved to be trouble.Fred did not quite and did not give up. A job well done. Thanks Fred read more

Fred is definitely a hard worker and a nice guy. But in the end, what he quoted me doubled in price. His work is good. You just have to be sure you understand exactly what you're going to be paying in the end. read more

We've called upon Fix It Fred's services twice know. Mr. Fred was in the Navy for 20 years and served with the Seabees. He's changed hats and now is a dependable handyman. No "Leave a message after the beep" junk! This man actually answers the phone. Most recently, in a pinch, we needed a number of drawers readjusted and he comes promptly within the hour. He is friendly and at the same time professional during his visit. My kids are inquisitive creatures and he responded to them each time without a hint of irritation. He even takes his shoes off when going onto carpet, without even being asked to. Respect for Asian culture? Or just another example of professionalism? Whatever it is, just goes to show he's a good bloke! The repairs were done in an efficient manner with very reasonable prices for his services. There is even a yelp discount when you check in! Shoulda checked in before he left! 7 repairs done for $140, without the yelp discount. Finished in 2 hours. No complaints what so ever. Thank you, sir! read more

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Fred installed window blinds & adjusted my microwave hood vent. He was thorough and made sure the install was secure. He went the extra mile to fix a broken bracket on the microwave. He treated my home as his own. He was very friendly & easy to work with. read more

Great work ... on time ... very reasonably priced ... who could ask for better? He installed a new vanity top, faucet, toilet, shower head and shower curtain rod ... fixed and and hung closet doors, installed new motion detector light outside, new outlet for the fridge ... and a bunch more small jobs ... We are very happy. Responsive and responsible. read more

Fred is simply outstanding! His professional approach to work, long with his gentle/friendly spirit and outright honesty-- is mightily impressive! To say that I highly recommend him to anyone is just to say the least! Fred read more

Fred has done 2 jobs for me. He replaced a faucet the first time working quickly and efficiently. The second job was replacing baseboards in 2 bedrooms and a hallway. They looked great when he finished. He cleaned up all of the sawdust so I couldn't tell he had been sawing wood in the carport. When I went to pay him he reduced the price by $100 from the quote he gave me because my son and I had done some of the prep work - painting the base boards and moving the furniture. Fred is a very personable guy who I highly recommend. read more

Thank you Fix It Fred for coming through in a pinch for my listing in Oxnard, CA. My Seller is based in Sacramento and I am based in Los Angeles. I ordered appliances from the local Home Depot that were to be delivered and installed. The did not install the hood/microwave combo. I began calling every contractor on Google and Houzz. Fred was the only one willing to complete the task on short notice. He did a great job mounting and installing the appliance. His fee was quite reasonable. If you live in Oxnard, I would highly recommend. We could use a lot more handymen with integrity and diligence like Fred. Thanks to Fred, are transaction is clear to close! read more

We are returning customers, used Fred a few years back. Very dependable and good workmanship. His team is very professional. Rates are fair for the work being done. We highly recommend his services. Thanks Fred!! read more

Great service, quick response time and quality work at a reasonable price! Matt helped us out with a repair to the gate to my Mom's back yard, and when our supplied paint turned out to be a gel, used his own primer to finish the job. Congenial, responsive and a genuine nice guy. read more

Awesome, great, and quick service. Fix It Fred Handyman services work as a team and the other handyman is availabe 24hrs within reason and his name is also Fred. He had came by to fix my water heater pilot ignition light and had fixed it in under 30min. He is well experienced, professional, and well known in my neighborhood. Best handyman in the Oxnard/Ventura area!!! Jonathan Katrina Way Oxnard,Ca 93030 read more

Fred is a very decent, straight forward guy. He just got right to fixing things quickly, and the list I had dwindled as he went from one thing to the next. He and his assistant do excellent work, efficiently, and for a very fair price. I will use him as often as needed in the future and highly recommend him. read more

Fix It Fred is absolutely the best handyman service we have ever hired. He is prompt, neat, quick and genuinely a nice guy. The quality of his work is 5+ stars. His crew is equally personable and capable. He is very busy because he is so much in demand so patience to schedule your work is best BUT if it is an emergency he will take care of you, even if it is over the phone or to recommend another vendor if he cannot get to you in time. Thank you, Fred, for taking such good care of us and our home. read more

I was first time user and it will definitely NOT be the last time! I am selling my house and have an open house tomorrow when we discovered something right under our faces. The strip of tile that we step over every day needs the grout repaired badly. My wife and I never saw it. It is SATURDAY afternoon at 3:28 pm and Fred just left and our shower looks fantastic! I called him at 12:30 pm really not expecting anybody to be able to help us today. He was at Home Depot buying some supplies for another job and said would come over. I texted him the problem and got some grout and the job was done in 45 minutes at a completely fair price. I will be calling him as soon as we move into our next home. read more

I am A mortgage Lender in Orange County found Fred on yelp called him in In A.M. for some work i needed done for some Clients in there late 80s . Fred called me back completed the work same day. My clients were happy . I will definitely be sending Fred more jobs and would recommend him. Thanks Fred! read more

Used his services and he did a great job. Only con i would give is that he has a "I don't need your business" kinda attitude. That's the only reason I wouldn't use his services again. read more

We called, he said he would help us. Never called back and never showed up to the job. We ended up using a different handyman. What a shame too...I like to help out retired Seabees. read more

Fred came to my house, along with another younger gentleman (can't recall his name) Both were extremely courteous and professional. They did everything quickly and efficiently, as well as a great job done. He also left ALL of the extra parts and pieces left over from the work done, which signifies that he's honest and has integrity. He's incredibly affordable. Definitely plan on hiring for all work that needs to be done in the future! read more

My handyman of 13 years retired and with 4 homes, I always need something done. I tried to hire Fred but seems he is selective of what he wants or can do. He' a no show! Don't waste your time with this one. read more

Handymen are a dime-a-dozen in our neighborhood, and most are worth about that, BUT NOT Fix It Fred and his crew. So far we've used his services to install shelves, put knobs and handles on all the closets in the house, install drapery rods, fix drawer railings, and put up outside decorations in a plaster wall. He's prompt, courteous, has a fair pricing plan, and will stand behind his work. What more could you want from a local handyman? read more

Great guy - great service! Fair and reasonable, he was clear about what he could do and provided numbers for another person who could do the things he couldn't. Have call many times over the past few months and found his work to be 1st class! read more

Fred knows what he's doing - quick, honest work. He's on time and does a great job.