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    Handyman Dave

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Handyman Dave

    Appliance installation

    Appliance repair

    Handyman caulking

    Door repair

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    More holes in the back closet as Dave was attempting to find the stud
    Tania Q.

    SLEPT THROUGH APPOINTMENT and LEFT DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND! I needed help fixing my closet rod in my bedroom closet which had fallen when putting clothes on it. I had texted and called Dave to schedule my appointment. Turned out Dave was sleeping when I finally called him to see why he was a no-show for our 10am appointment we had scheduled on a Saturday morning. I had even sent him a reminder text at 8:15am that day to confirm if he was still coming, which of course he was sleeping. He came about 30-45min later and took a look at the project and sent me to Home Depot to fetch supplies and said he would come by the next day around 9 or 930 to complete the project (no definite time was agreed upon). The next day he arrived with a woman which he mentioned was his painting apprentice. I expected a handyman to use a stud finder before placing nails in the wall for this project. Dave's way was literally drilling hole after hole into my wall until he found the stud, stating it should be here somewhere.......I told myself not to freak out because I'm sure he would patch the holes after he was finished. Nope he didn't. Yes he was able to fix my closet rod and screw them into metal studs, but he left ovea dozen holes in my freshly painted back closet as well as dust and nails in the bottom of my closet and over my clothes. The kicker was when I paid him $80 cash, he asked me why I didn't leave him a tip? I mentioned he had slept through our appointment yesterday and he replied that doesn't count and to leave him a Yelp review. Here's the review. I am Appalled by the quality of work and holes left in my wall along with condescending remarks he had made when he was finished with the project. Very unprofessional. Update 9/25......this is Dave's response (via text) to my review he had asked to me write......

    Bonnie K.

    Is this guy making appointments on Monday's when he doesn't work on Mondays??? Today is Monday and good ol Dave was supposed to do a small repair job at my house BUT he was MIA. I noticed this guy is quick to respond to all the unfavorable YELP reviews..too bad he doesn't respond as quickly to the JOBS THAT HE SCHEDULES!!! Good thing I had a back up guy...bye Dave the dud.

    Brick wall painted, TV Mounted, shelf, desk and painting installed in record time!

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    2 years ago

    Rude, poor customer service, and lacks price transparency. Overall, would not recommend. Did not utilize his "services".

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    I didn't even work for you ?

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    Excellent work! Dave didn't waste any time getting the work done. Highly recommend him!

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    It's not a perfect world and some people have no patience

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    Dave did a good job (running toilet, ceiling fan and light repairs) at a reasonable price. Mahalo!

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    Thanks Clayton my pleasure

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    Didn't use him. He was difficult to work with on the phone.

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    David M.

    Thank you very much

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    7 years ago

    Came out the day I called. Very professional and got the job done right. Pricing was spot on. Will definitely use his service again. Mahalo

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    Thank you sir.

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    David M.

    Thank you for all that the pleasure was mine.

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    Dave responds fast, friendly and has fair prices. Easy to work with.

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    Reasonable price. Professional work. David was easy to communicate with and got the work done quickly.

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    Thank you for that very thoughtful.

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