Norman helped me with several move-out repairs before I returned my apartment, including fixing…read morescratches on a wooden door, wall touch-ups, repairing and repainting curtain rod holes, and repairing/painting damaged baseboard edges and corners. I'm very satisfied with the overall experience. His pricing was reasonable, the repair results turned out great, and communication was always prompt and professional. I especially appreciated that he came by beforehand to inspect the damage in person and clearly explained what results to expect before starting the work. Everything looked much better after the repairs, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. I would definitely recommend him for apartment move-out repairs and paint touch-up work.

Norman is the kind of handyman you need to bookmark/add to speed dial/put in your rolodex/or…read morewhatever it is kids do nowadays. He cuts through the BS to tell you how it really is, in a professional and informative way. You won't feel like you're being sold to. Instead, you'll feel like he's that handyman uncle that knows everything about taking care of a house, and can talk you through exactly what you need. In our case, he talked himself out of a job. He assessed what we thought was potential interior damage from a 2nd floor water leak onto a 1st floor ceiling, explained what we were dealing with, gave me enough information so I could further research our situation on my own, and assured me that we didn't need the repairs we thought we needed. What kind of person talks themselves out of a job? Someone that you can trust. That's the kind of quality handyman Norman is. We'll definitely call him for any future home issues.

Just after my original review, I've had this team repair what turned out to be some rather…read moreextensive leaks in some large windows in my house. They also discovered dry rot and mold growth on multiple stories of my house that likely resulted from the leaks. They were able to quickly and efficiently repair the leak, open up the drywall to repair all the mold damage, and then replace the drywall and repaint/retexture the wall. Oh, they stayed on to re-deck my aged and rotting wood deck with some modern synthetic decking. Yes, quite a bit of repair work, yet all done within a couple of weeks. Well, it's been about two years since they've done this work and I'm sitting in this season's first major rainstorm thankful that the repair work has been holding quite well. Thanks to Alex, Ilya, and their hardworking crew for the excellent repair work. Regarding the original windows that I needed repaired, well, that turned out to be more complicated. Fortunately, Ilya and Alex were good on their commitment to complete the job until the leaking completely stopped. Yes, what a relief now that the rainy weather has picked up again this winter. In summary, easy to work with, fast, versatile, wide range of services, committed.

Long overdue review! We hired United Pro Handyman (led by Ilya) in January 2024 for a remodel,…read moreincluding relocating an entry door, adding a partition wall, closing off a fireplace, removing built-ins, interior painting, and exterior stucco work. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. The main issue arose with the exterior stucco work, which began cracking within days. Ilya sent his guy to fix the problem and his guy just applied another layer of stucco to cover the cracks! After one week, the cracks became evident and had worsened. My husband and I have decided to go with a different contractor to fix this issue. I had informed ILya about this and he initially agreed to reimburse us for a stucco patch. During this time, we decided to legalize the remodel. From the city inspection, we found out that the problem wasn't just superficial--underneath the stucco, we discovered improper waterproofing, incorrect lathing, and screws that did not comply with California code. This oversight could have led to much larger structural issues in the future. When I explained that this was not simply a patch job but required a complete redo of waterproofing, lathing, and screw replacements, Ilya became unresponsive. Alex, the manager, visited our site multiple times during the project in January and even guaranteed a one-year warranty, promising to provide a formal contract after we made full payment. Despite repeated follow-ups with Andrei, the estimator, we never received that contract. If you're considering United Pro Handyman, I strongly advise you to demand a binding quote or contract that includes all warranties before making any down payment. Be cautious of their "choice" between a 10% discount but you pay for the materials or no discount but they will shoulder the cost of materials--insist that they cover materials, especially for larger projects. They purchased unnecessary items, including insulation pads that were never used, resulting in a complete waste of money. As of today, our newly stucco wall is now ready to be painted. We passed all inspections and it feels so good to know everything was done correctly. We regret our decision to work with United Pro Handyman and recommend others proceed with extreme caution.

Huge thanks to Couple Handyman for a perfect installation of our fence cat enclosure. They…read morecompleted the entire job in about 2 hours -- fast, clean, and extremely professional. They also went above and beyond by adding extra protection on the sides, making sure our cats cannot escape outside the fence at all. That attention to detail really shows they care. The total price was $440, which is more than fair for the quality, speed, and peace of mind. I would 100% hire them again and highly recommend them to anyone.

I had 9 small tasks back up. So I tried these 2 guys. They spent an afternoon knocking off one task…read moreafter another. Am very happy with the work they did. Professional, competent, hard working. I will certainly go to them again. Price was fair and reasonable.

Azkar is an extremely responsive and detail-oriented communicator. As a project manager, I place a…read morelot of value on understanding the full process behind a project, and he took the time to walk through every step with clarity - no detail went unnoticed. I ended up learning a great deal about flooring and really appreciated how thoroughly he explained the entire process. I look forward to hiring him and his team in the future

Askar is a standup guy! It's the only reason he gets 2 stars. Dealing with him was always pleasant,…read morehe wanted to do right by his customers and you can tell he wants to do well. However, attention to detail was lacking, his crew did not abide by the site rules, the quality of painting was terrible and our brand new carpet got ruined because of the crew's sloppiness. No drop clothes were being used, no tape, every wall has drips, they didn't patch nail holes or if they did, they are visible, brand new baseboards were not caulked cleanly and there was no quality control. I did a very detailed walk through at the beginning and no notes were taken so it should not be surprising most details were missed. I rarely write negative reviews but what really gets me, is seeing where they attempted to clean the carpet stains on my BRAND NEW CARPET and removed all the color. It is an everyday reminder and makes me sad/disappointed/irrate. I have no choice but to replace all the carpet or live with it. So I just flushed $10K down the toilet. Unbelieveable.

Project : install 20 inch ceiling light with fan in upstairs hallway in place of an existingceiling…read morelight only. Quote: $150 for install plus $$ parts (vendor to provide) Work completed: installed fixture supplied by homeowner directly into the existing set up for the ceiling fan (no box , no extra wiring other than the black and white wire). Outcome: light works via existing light switch and fan works with remote. Due to cool weather have not used fan and ceiling light at the same time as of yet. No additional parts provided by vendor for the install, completed within an hour, minor dust and debris from project abated by homeowner.

Sergio did three things for my wife and I:…read more 1. Fixed an electric switch in our kitchen 2. Replaced a shower head 3. Removed shelving and baseboards in a closet. He was very efficient and we were happy with the results. His estimates for the work were quite reasonable. He also was good at communicating with us. When he was running late for the appointment, he texted us a new (accurate) ETA. I definitely recommend him!

Brett has saved my butt at work many times with his amazing handywork. When I first started at my…read morecurrent job, the office had a lot of weird unfinished stuff hanging around, like cabinets that had been assembled but not installed, and APs that needed to be installed in the ceiling. Brett was willing and able to do all that, on time, communicative, and did an excellent job picking up where the other AWOL guy left off. Would definitely call him again for both commercial and residential work.

We had Brett over for help installing some curtains and a wall mount. As always, he was super…read moreprofessional and got the job done quickly and with high quality. I really appreciated that he taught us what he was doing every step of the way so now we know exactly what went wrong when we tried to do this work ourselves and can do it on our own in the future. He always goes above and beyond like this when he does work!

They did an excellent job on repairing the drywall in my bathroom, which was falling apart due to…read morewater damage. They made sure to completely dry the area first, then installed water resistant drywall and repainted everything. The area was like new afterwards and still is, almost two years after the repair. Thank you!

Excellent communication, punctual, and reliable. They delivered on work agreed upon and within my…read moretimeline. I'm very happy with the results. I hope I don't have anymore water damage to worry about but if I do, and I need drywall replaced, I will definitely reach out to Peña and Peña.

Accolade Home Services Has done it again! Suddenly a toilet…read morein our home stopped working. Like others, I tried the few things I knew to do - no luck whatsoever! I even purchased a new internal flushing kit. I called Mark of Accolade Home Services, and in no time, he identified the problem. It was not the flushing mechanism but was with the connectors under the toilet to the wall. He replaced the key connector that wasn't working from the toilet to the wall - a part he carries in his truck. He also replaced the internal mechanism that I'd purchased, as those do get older with time. In about 30 - 40 minutes he was done! Problem solved!

Mark is great! Very responsive to inquiries and always does a stellar job. We've hired him several…read moretimes in past years (and are getting ready to hire him again SOON!) ---- stay tuned, Mark - I'm making my list!!!

My second project w/ Brava Handyman was to install a screen panel wall to make an area to store…read moregarbage cans. I bought the screen panels, they installed them. It wasn't simple, a footing was required, the surface was uneven, etc. The installation was done efficiently I am very happy with the results.

Crizan figured out what was wrong with the dishwasher drain after a moment of careful thought, then…read morefixed the problem without having to take everything apart (which is what I would have unnecessarily done at greater cost.) Bravo for Bravo.

This is my very first Yelp review, and I truly felt this business deserved an excellent one. All…read morethe positive reviews you see are absolutely accurate. Professionalism: The team at Your Carpenter Friend was professional, meticulous, and clean, and they did an excellent job repairing dry rot around our home. They were so good that we've already recommended them to a couple of friends, and I hope they get the opportunity to work with them as well. Licensed: Yes Pricing: Pricing was reasonable and on par with other vendors we considered. Recommendation: Yes--100% recommend them. We plan to hire them again next year for additional work in the spring/summer, and I'll be happy to update this review then. Skill: They are truly skilled carpenters (Brendan, Zach, and Sam), which feels rare these days. While I don't do woodworking myself, I can certainly recognize and appreciate quality craftsmanship. In several areas, Zach and Sam came up with creative solutions to ensure water would not sit on the wood. They also discovered additional dry rot during the project and always consulted with us and obtained approval before proceeding. They worked non-stop--even in the cold! Work: I initially contacted Brendan for a mix of handyman work along with exterior dry rot repairs. He was honest and upfront about what could realistically be done during the dry season, so we decided to focus solely on the dry rot repairs. As it turned out, Brendan is a former termite inspector--perfect for anyone needing dry rot repair. They worked at our home for 3 days. There was one small area that wasn't painted on one side; once we brought it to his attention, Brendan came back the very next day to fix it. Their goal is clearly to make the customer happy, within reason. BTW -- he also does decks. Thank you, Brendan & Team!

Your Carpenter Friend repaired an area of dry rot on a 2nd-story roof overhang at my house in…read moreNovember. My experience with Brendan and his crew was consistently positive. Brendan came out to assess the project and provided a fair and detailed estimate within two days. He answered my questions clearly and honestly, and didn't try to upsell me on other potential work that I didn't ask for. Once I accepted his estimate, he scheduled the job in a very timely manner. He and his guys completed the job on schedule and on budget, which sadly seems like a rarity these days. I greatly appreciate Brendan's communication style and professionalism, as well as the high quality of the work he performed. I am planning another home exterior project next spring and would not hesitate to use this company for the carpentry work.