Herm and his helper swapped out a garbage disposal at our house and did a great job at a fair price. Yes, it was some back and forth with emails, phone calls and reminders, but I did not get frustrated because of Herm's great attitude. I understand he's very busy, and now I understand why. read more

I hired Herm to replace some doors and unclog my kitchen sink. He was able to complete the work promptly, and his prices were very reasonable. I will hire him again when in need of handyman services. read more

Herm came through to fix some window sills that our Boxer for whatever reason thought were his personal chewing posts. Herm costed out an estimate at a very fair price, lower than the other quote I received over the phone. He was concerned some of the work would be difficult as our windows have shutters installed with a frame that borders around the floor to ceiling windows and we did not know what sort of adhesive was used when they were installed. The job turned out easier than expected. Herm did the right thing and without me even asking lowered the total bill will the work was complete. That's some real respectable business practice. Herm is down to earth and does good work. Highly recommended! read more

I found Herm on yelp because I needed a 25 foot section of fence put up on the side of my house asap. I called him on Mon and he came out on Wed and completed the job in less than two hours. I really admired that fact that he's so honest and such a good guy. I felt like I was talking to an old friend when I discussed what I wanted. I'm so glad I called him and will definitely use his services again in the near future. I would highly recommend him for any job around the house. I'm glad somebody can be macho for me and fix my house when I can't haha. hire him DOOOO it noW! read more

Herm... What can I say about his amazing work that others here havent already said. I went looking for a handyman after I had another handyman at my house quote me for a dry rot on my support beam. Now mind you that replacing a support beam surrounded by windows is no easy task. My husband refused to do it and the other handyman was charging an arm and a leg I felt. So I went on a search. I yelped for handymen and came across Herm. I loved the great reviews he got so I called him right away. He came over within the next day or so and checked it out. He went home that day and started to write up a quote. His quote was half of what the other guy said and it was the same work!!! I loved how Professional and courteous Herm was. He was always in touch with me through phone and email and I was never out of the loop. He came early that morning and worked long and hard. I watched the whole process and believed he did the best work and took care of business. I was soo happy with him that I invited him in to look at my soon to be remodeled kitchen. I need new lighting and was excited to hire him on for more work! I have yet to get my procrastination in check and set a date with him. But he has since called me up and asked more questions about what I would want and to let me know that he had not forgotten about me. Which in hindsight it was me that had procrastinated! Hire him! You wont be disappointed I promise! He is a hard worker and he knows exactly what he is doing. Not once was I worried that my house was going to collapse because I had full trust and belief in his work! Oh and when I had called a few other handymen on this yelp site all of them either didnt want to take on a big job like this or showed up and never called back. Herm is your man!!! read more

I am so thankful for Yelp for letting me know about Herm's Helping Hand. Herman is wonderful and does great, honest, dependable work for fair, straight forward prices that he lists on his website. He pulled through and got things done when I needed him most. It's hard to find a really great general handyman - after all, the jack of all trades is usually the master of none - but Herman defies all of that and is the diamond in the rough that you are looking for. He is really knowledgeable about alot of things and HE IS HONEST ABOUT WHAT HE DOESN'T KNOW. This is HUGE because most handymen will fix something without admitting their lack of knowledge only to find problems down the line because they didn't fix it right. Herman, on the other hand, has a wide breadth of in-depth knowledge but immediately knows when something is beyond his scope and says it. For example, I asked him to secure a toilet that was loose and he noticed something was wrong and lifted the toilet only to find that the gasket was broken. He then explained why a professional plumber was necessary (there was an issue with my pipes that made replacing the gasket more difficult than usual) and helped get one in in a timely manner (which is hard during covid times since all home repair service contractors are in demand). The plumber that came in explained why the repair for the plumbing of my toilet was more involved than usual which was in line with Herman's concerns and I'm so glad to get the issue properly fixed rather than band-aided over. Herman helped me on a wide variety of repairs - from installing a ceiling fan to fixing a roof leak to recaulking a bathtub to repairing shoddy work done by other handyman in the past and more. And when he first came to my house, he noticed dry rot on my property and took the time to let me know about it as well as explain why I needed to repair it even though it was beyond his scope (please note that Herman can repair dry rot but mine was near the roof line on the second story and he no longer does any work on high ladders so my dry rot was located in a place he refuses to access. He therefore told me about the dry rot out of the goodness of his heart since he doesn't do that type of work and wasn't trying to refer me to anyone). I can't say enough good things about this guy other than how much I appreciate him. I saved his number in my phonebook and plan to go to him first when I need repairs on my home in the future. Thank you, Herman! read more

We've worked with Herm for over six years now and he really takes the time to make sure he understands what we need and do a great job. He's helped with repairs inside the house, but has also built things for us from scratch. We always think of him first when we want to do something to the house. Herm can do just about anything and he does it well. We love you, Herm! read more

First of all, Herm could be one of the nicest guys I've ever met. He went out of his way for me even though I changed my mind a few times during the job. I had him take out some built in cabinets from the office and place them in the kitchen. He did a high quality job and was very stuck on doing a perfect job. His assistant was a military vet. I like the fact that he hires military vets. His prices are also very fair. If I ever need anything done around the house I am calling Herm! Thanks so much for the great work read more

Herm is great! Once he came to assess my project (building a dishwasher cabinet and installing the unit) he was able to get everything finished in no time at all. He was honest, reliable and very nice throughout the entire process. His pricing was fair and he was upfront about what could have caused additional costs and where I could save money with a little bit of elbow grease. I will definitely be reaching out to him in the future! read more

Thank you Herm for your work during our big so-called storm! Not sure why people are giving him 1 star for not getting a response. When I initially called, I was lucky that he answered his phone. I had to call him back and left him a voice message afterwards and his machine clearly tells you something to the fact that he apologizes for possibly not getting back and if so, it's because he's too busy. I appreciate you taking the last minute job at such a reasonable price! read more

Herm is the absolute best! He helped us with our recent kitchen remodel and was wonderful to work with. He is now working on a custom base for our new table top. Very professional and hard working. I can't imagine having tried to complete this project without him. Thanks Herm!!!! read more

This review is long overdue ... we needed our old patio cover removed to make room for the new one. Herm was there when promised, and all alone, took down the old one and stacked it neatly on his truck. He left no mess and he is AWESOME!!!! He is really really busy and I understand why now. Now he might want to think about cloning himself --- he's much in demand!! Thanks Herm Sheryl & Ralph Citrus Heights read more

Herm knows what you before you can finish your sentence. Dependable and affordable.

Love Herm. He used to be my neighbor so I've known him forever. Honest, hard working and reasonable. He's always busy and sometimes you have to wait but it's worth it. read more

Herm has been a helping hand around my house for about 3 years. His scope ranges from something as simple as fixing an electrical outlet or installing a ceiling fan to rebuilding the garage. (He's over here right now to talk about re-roofing the house after I discovered a leak!) Herm defies the contractor stereotype. He is reliable He returns phone calls promptly. He stays with the job until it's done. He's cheery and trustworthy, and as a single gal I feel completely comfortable having him in my house, even when I'm not home. Most importantly, he does good work. At affordable rates. In my next life I hope to be more handy, but for now I am glad to have a strong guy like Herm available to fix things. read more

Herman is fantastic!! He did some work on my house today and I'm thoroughly pleased. He is so knowledgeable. I asked a general contractor about my repair a few months ago and he said there was no way to replace the dry rot house siding because it was no longer manufactured, but Herman knew exactly where to get the materials and how to do the work. I ended up using cedar siding that wasn't shiplapped for most of the job because it was cheaper, and Herman just rip cut the boards to create the shiplap himself. Saved me a ton of money by doing that. He is a great problem solver, which is exactly what I want in a handyman. He's able to look at the problem and adjust the plan based on the unique situation at hand. I would definitely recommend him. read more

Been waiting for nearly a month without a response. Emailed several times to no avail, except an auto response.

What can I say? Herm is the nicest person and has serious skills. I needed the roof of my back porch fixed, it had started leaking a few winters ago and leaked pretty bad winter before last, all in all causing fair amount of dry rot (never put off till tomorrow cuz ya end up having to pay!) and I also wanted a small section of fence replaced. I procrastinated through the summer and in October realized I needed to get on the stick. I contacted Herm because of his reviews on Yelp. He responded quickly, gave me a fair estimate and was able to start the job right away. He estimated that it would take one day but it actually took part of a second day (of course, you know the weather did not hold out but that did not hinder him, it just slowed down the work a little). I was amazed at how he was able to pull out dry rotted rafters and replace them. He also tore off the old aluminum roofing cover and put on a new one that will still be standing when I'm gone (seriously, blow torch, flames and pure muscle!). I could not be happier with the final result. You would not be able tell that 5 rafters were replaced as well at about 6 of the 1x8s of the actual roof and not one drop of water touched my porch this past winter!!! Since I do like to hang around during construction and help out with small things, Herm was very accommodating, especially about my chatter and it did not seem to bother him that I was observing. I volunteered to prime 2x4s and 1x8s just to keep myself busy (plus it didn't hurt to cut down on his time doing the small stuff). His young mostly absent assistant tore down and rebuilt the small section of fence, also a success. You can not go wrong hiring him for your job. He charged me his exact quote even though he ended up spending a little more time than he figured. I wanted to pay him for the extra time but he refused to accept extra payment. Not that this is a reason to hire him, but it does speak to his integrity, and his skills are real. read more

Chatted with him about my needs. He asked that I follow up with an email as his schedule would free him up to take on my project about 2 weeks later. I sent a detailed email as requested and called to confirm receipt. Been over 2 months, never heard back from him. Reviews seem great. Management of the overview business is not so great. read more

I called Herm yesterday after reading about him on Yelp. He came right out to look at my broken gate, and he gave me a quote. I agreed to his very reasonable price and we settled on him doing the work in the next few days. When I got home from work today my gate was fixed and works great. I haven't even paid him yet. I can't say enough nice about this man. I will most certainly use his handy services again when needed and tell as many people as I can. Herm, if you are reading this, I left you a voicemail. I need to pay for your work!! :) read more

I see that Herm has quite a collection of good reviews. I want to add to them because he deserves another good one. Trust. That's what I was looking for, and I got it with Herm. I found that I could trust what he said and did. His work is very professional. He has the tools, the skills and excellent communication and business practices. I have been a long-time home owner and engaged the services of many contractors and handymen. Some have been worse than a complete disappointment. Some have stolen from me, and some have done poor work. I did not want to bring another stranger into my home without feeling sure that I would get what I needed, at a fair price and have the job satisfactorily completed within the agreed timeframe. I searched for a long time. When I read Herm's reviews and saw the photos of some of his projects, I began to feel that he would be the handyman to meet my needs. He did not let me down. He came to look over the job, provided a clear proposal of time, rate and materials. We agreed on a start time, shook hands, and the rest was a real pleasure. He worked efficiently and skillfully. I am 100% satisfied with his performance. Herm gave me everything I was looking for with trust right at the top of the list. read more

You won't find a better handyman in Sacramento and likely not in the entire state...Herm is the man. Knowledgeable, friendly and honest, he and his son Josh make a great team. The thing I like the most about Herm is his integrity - he won't do a job unless he can do it the right way. If Herm does something for you, you can rest assured that it won't have to be done a second time. read more

Herm is awesome to work with! He repaired and replaced damaged wood on a gazebo in my yard. There when he said he would be, knows what he's doing, and willing to come up with options when needed along the way! Genuine, honest, fairly priced, knowledgable and truely worth the wait! Yes, Herm is in such demand, it may take a little time to get to you, but worth it! read more

A section of my fence fell due to the wind storm this past week. Not knowing what to do, I looked online and found Herm. After reviewing the comments posted and the good work he does, I decided to give him a call. I recieved a call later in the evening and said he would come by and provide me an estimate. Excellent customer service and upon inspection the area that needed work, he also inspected other areas as well. I am impress with his work and he still comes...rain or shine. I am very thankful for him on fixing my fence since I was getting annoyed with looking at my neighbors lawn. I recommend him. Affordable and the quality is great. I plan to call him for any future help I need. Thank you Herm! read more

Very impressed with Herman's work and professionalism. I would recommend him without hesitation. read more

Herm did an outstanding job repairing my fence and gate. He was able to salvage most of the fence/gate and only had to replace one fence railing and the broken post attached to the gate. His fee was very reasonable. I would recommend using Herm for your project. read more

Herm and his assistant removed a 10x10 outbuilding from our yard. He arrived on time, had the job done and cleaned up when expected. The price was reasonable and we are very happy with the results! read more

Had an exterior door separate from the jam. He had it fixed in less than an hour.

Very nice guy who is knowledgeable in multiple areas of repair work. I called him to have a section of fence repaired. He called my back and performed a quote over the phone. He arrived that evening to review the work to be done and completed the work very quickly. I highly recommend Herm for any handyman job. read more

Needed a large ground-level deck built. Herm built a beautiful deck at an extremely fair price. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are impressive. I'd have paid at least a thousand more to have a contractor or deck specialist company do the work, possibly more than that. read more

I called to get more information and a quote but never got a response...bad customer service

The best handyman in the biz, can walk through walls and turn lead into gold.But seriously, Herm has helped me twice on two less than optimal jobs and done the greatest work ever.He has decades of experience,a great attitude and a kind heart.He is really in this to help you and not gouge you.This guy does AWESOME work and if you need anything he's there in less than a few hours.And talk about FAST,this guy was moving fridges,popping off cabinets,sawing,molding,cutting,..stuff I didn't even know humans that aren't Bob Vila could do...at the speed of light.This is the man to go to everytime and anytime. read more

I've had Herm over to do everything from fixing dry rot on the outside of my house, to completely re-doing my kitchen ceiling (after he fixed a leaking shower drain in the upstairs bathroom), to fixing a badly-sticking front door. He does exceptional work for a fair price. I would recommend him to anyone. Great guy. read more

I would give Herman many many more stars. He is such a genuinely nice person and very knowledgeable. I have a rental property in Sacramento and all this time I have kept it up because of Herm and his practical and timely approach to maintenance. He is difficult to get a hold of sometimes but I do not mind waiting a week or so for the kind of service he provides. I agree with another reviewer- you will not find a handyman as Herm in the entire state. read more

Herm helped my mom with several door projects and she was very impressed with his work. He was always on the move and did a great job on each task. Even though he had to make a few unexpected trips to the hardware store, he didn't miss a beat, and completed everything in one day. We already have a list of new jobs for him and would not hesitate to recommend him. read more

holy molly batman. herm is the bomb diggity. he sure did save me in the nick of time... not only did he install an interior door where one had not existed, he had to fix the big mess that someone else created. timely, clean, detailed, priced right. i am grateful he accepted this job, i dont think others would have, honestly. its worse trying to fix crap that others make, truly. thanks herm. looking forward to getting my next project done too. read more

does not respond to phone calls( that's alone is a full statement of personality ), very unprofessional voice mail. discouraging to hire him