Ted came highly recommended by our neighborhood email list, and I couldn't be happier with the job he did. I reached out to get some cat wall furniture hung up (shelves, steps, and other things for the cat to jump and climb on), and it was super easy to get a quote and schedule a time. I imagine it's a somewhat small job for him compared to some of the reviews I saw here, but it's something I didn't have the skills to do myself, and I appreciated him taking it on. I will definitely be reaching out again in the future! It's such a relief to have someone I can rely on to take care of these things. He was professional, quick, and I am so happy seeing the shelves up (and knowing they're secure). Ted has one more fan in our email list! read more

This is going to be long, but it needs to be, because the experience unfolded slowly and then all at once. I hired Ted because he seemed professional at first: reasonable quote (not the cheapest), clear scope of work, and a stated one-year warranty. I waited about a week for him to come out. The first red flag was timing. He said he'd arrive between 9:30 and 10:30. At 9:50 he texted that he was "wrapping up his morning job" and needed to get fuel, with no ETA. He arrived at 11. When he came in, he put foot covers on his shoes -- and then immediately stepped outside and back into my house, tracking dirt onto my carpet. He didn't have enough material to protect the floors where he'd be working, so I laid down plastic myself. He didn't seem particularly concerned about keeping the space clean. As the work began, things went downhill quickly. Ted started cutting into my walls and ceiling far more than expected. What should have been a relatively contained wiring job turned into multiple drywall openings -- including a long, thin strip cut from the power box toward the bathroom. As I write this, I have a drywall professional repairing all of these cuts. Once I realized how much drywall he was removing, I asked him to stop cutting and to check with me before making any more openings. I also asked how much he would charge to repair the drywall. He responded defensively, saying, "I didn't agree to that -- check your texts," as if I were asking him to fix it for free. He even threatened to leave. I clarified several times that I was simply asking for a quote. He never gave one, and instead just continued working. The long strip he cut was supposedly needed to run a new power wire. Ted initially insisted the wire would need to run under the ceiling joists -- essentially beneath the drywall -- and that I'd "just mud and tape it." I've done enough drywall work myself to know that this is incorrect. I used a flashlight to show him existing wiring running properly over the joists. He eventually conceded that it might be possible. Later, he called me to say he'd need to extend the strip further because he didn't have a straight pole to fish the wire. I paused, thought about it, and realized I owned steel fish tape -- the correct tool for exactly this purpose. When I showed it to him, he glanced at it and said, dismissively, "That's for conduit," and turned away. I explained that fish tape is used for precisely this situation. He repeated, "It's for conduit," several times. When I tried to demonstrate its flexibility, he raised his voice and said, "Look, I don't want to get lectured, okay?" At that point, I had to tell him not to raise his voice at me in my own home. Eventually I suggested he just try the tool, and if he needed help I'd assist. He asked if we could "do it together," which struck me as odd. I declined. Later, I found the wire successfully run over the joists -- using the fish tape. After calling me again about needing yet another cut, I asked him to leave. By that point, the house was extremely dirty. Drywall dust was everywhere, and the carpet was full of debris. Ted insisted on vacuuming before leaving, despite the job being unfinished and the walls and ceiling being full of holes. I told him it was fine and that he could go. He kept insisting. At one point I looked down and noticed he was standing on my carpet without foot covers, after removing the plastic I'd put down. I finally had to tell him to leave very directly. The next day, a licensed electrician came to finish and clean up the work. He installed the remaining fan with zero additional cuts except for the one required to vent it outside -- not the cuts Ted said were necessary. We actually laughed together at how bad the previous work was. He also confirmed that the new circuit Ted had run was unnecessary. After checking the fan's power requirements, he simply removed the cable Ted installed and powered the fan from the existing circuit. I'm now having him come back later this week to fix a mistake Ted made on the fan he did install. One final detail: Ted left for about two and a half hours mid-job, and when he returned, he immediately smoked a cigarette in front of my house. I'm honestly baffled by how this person has positive reviews. I regret hiring him, waiting for him, and not ending the job sooner. Ted started out sounding professional, but that professionalism did not extend to his workmanship, communication, or conduct in my home. Edit: I see this guy replied to my review! I'm disappointed to see this response mischaracterizes both my expectations and my conduct. At no point did I ask for free drywall repair, nor did I yell at or curse at anyone. The core facts remain unchanged: unnecessary drywall cuts were made, the work was left unfinished, and a licensed electrician later confirmed much of the work was unnecessary and corrected it. I've shared my experience so others can make an informed decision. read more

Mister Fixit - One of several unnecessary drywall cuts made to run wiring that was later removed by a licensed electrician. - Plumbing Near Me

Good sink installation, but repeated delays and unfinished fridge hookup caused frustration. I hired Ted (Mister Fixit) in mid-July for a kitchen project that involved removing an old drop-in sink, installing a new Ruvati top-mount sink, replacing the P-trap, reconnecting the garbage disposal, and installing a reverse-osmosis (RO) faucet system. Ted initially quoted $555 for labor, clearly confirming that the RO installation was included. Shortly after, I added a fridge hookup kit to the project, and Ted quoted an additional $84, bringing the total labor to $639. While the core installation of the sink, disposal, plumbing, and RO faucet was completed well and functions without issues, the process to get there was challenging due to scheduling problems and miscommunication around the fridge hookup. We initially scheduled the job for Friday, August 8th. The evening before, Ted canceled due to an ankle injury, offering a $20 discount for the inconvenience. We rescheduled for the following week, Friday, August 15th. On the day of the install, Ted arrived late due to another job running long. He then needed to leave midday to purchase additional parts, returning again later that afternoon to finish the sink installation. Regarding the fridge hookup: Ted had agreed from the start to handle this, reassuring me it would be straightforward. However, on the follow-up visit, he discovered my built-in Thermador refrigerator wouldn't easily slide out. He asked me to help him move the fridge and requested an extra fee for the added difficulty; we agreed on an additional $30. After several attempts to reschedule this final step--spanning multiple weeks and further delays--Ted ultimately decided he was uncomfortable completing the fridge hookup. He then recommended I hire an appliance technician, which left me needing to source someone else at the last minute, despite having already purchased the fridge hookup kit specifically for this job. On the positive side, Ted did honor his initial discount for the ankle injury delay and also provided a $45 refund related to the incomplete fridge portion. He remained polite and professional throughout the interactions. Overall, the actual sink and faucet installation work was solid, but the repeated rescheduling, last-minute cancellations, delays, and the ultimate failure to complete the fridge hookup significantly detracted from the experience. If you have a simple and flexible project, Ted might be a good choice; however, for anything involving built-ins or tight scheduling, ensure the full scope and appliance-specific challenges are thoroughly clarified upfront. read more

Ted fixed some issues in our bathroom - caulking a leaky shower, and adjusting a shower door. Ted is an excellent handyman, and I would absolutely hire him again! His communication and planning are top notch (which unfortunately is not the case with many handymen). He was responsive, asked good questions ahead of time, was clear about what was included in the estimate, and kept me updated on his schedule before arrival. The work itself was great. And he explained the necessary tradeoffs ahead of time - in this case, the shower door could not be installed 100% securely because there wasn't a wall stud in the right place, so he did what he could without ripping out the wall. read more

I phoned "Mister Fixet" to set up an appointment to replace my kitichen light and outdoor light, He said he may do it if it is enough work. Then he said, "I only take bids from photos texed to him." He said he has it up in Yelp ad. I told him that I don't have a smartphone. He said, " Well, if I have no photos, I will not consider the job" Well, too bad. He is going to miss a lot of jobs from seniors and people with disabilites that may not have the technological knowledge or money for smartphones. read more

When I had new house issues pop up, I knew exactly who to call. We were experiencing problems with a dimmer switch and a broken shelf. Ted fixed both issues quickly and seamlessly, helping me identify what parts to order for the dimmer and installing a new shelf very quickly. His rates are very reasonable and he is super friendly and professional to work with. Ted will remain my go-to expert for all things home repair and maintenance. read more

Great service and very knowledgeable. Will definitely call him again. Ted has done additional jobs for me. Very resourceful and meticulous.

Updating my review a year later just to reiterate how wonderful Ted is. We've had him help with several projects since and the latest one basically totally transformed my bathroom with a new sink and vanity and mirror cabinet. Ted is so honest and reliable and kind and skilled. Couldn't recommend him more. read more

Mister Fixit - New sink and vanity and mirrored cabinet - Plumbing Near Me

Ted was an excellent communicator. He diagnosed my plumbing issue from some texted photos, set a time and a price via text, and when he was running late he communicated exactly when he would arrive. He managed to get the job done--installing a spigot for our laundry hookup--in about fifteen minutes. Absolutely perfect experience. No notes. read more

I was grateful to have hired someone who could deal with the rotten wood when my "small shingling job" turned out not to be so small. Ted was easy to work with, nice to talk to, and was a excellent communicator about pricing, timeline, scheduling. Thank you! read more

Ted installed a dryer vent box and w/d in a narrow laundry closet and repaired/reset some electrical outlets In the house. He was very communicative, accomplished the requested work, offered additional advice for future consideration, and stuck to his estimate. it was a big job and I would hire him again. read more

Ted was professional, responsive, and clearly knows what he's doing. Communication was easy, the work was done efficiently, and everything turned out exactly as expected. You can tell he takes pride in his craftsmanship and problem-solving. I'd definitely recommend Mister Fixit and wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. read more

Ted was great! Quick, clear communication and I would highly recommend! He helped us quickly fix a Broken shower door. read more

I contacted Ted; I was stressed out about a new, first time mouse issue. Ted responded almost immediately, and gave me helpful advice- he actually encouraged me to start with a good pest control company then follow up with him to seal any entry points to my home. I have followed his advice, and so far the results are awesome! I really appreciate the time Ted spent advising me even though it was not necessarily business for him. I'll use him for sure on any handyman projects! read more

Ted is a highly skilled problem solver. He was able to quickly diagnose the problem at the house, came up with a well thought out plan of attack and got it done. I'll be calling Ted again when I need him and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for help with repairs at the house. Thank you Ted. read more

Ted just left after spending two days tackling a long list of tasks: installing a new light high up in a stairwell; installing a kitchen light which required installing a junction box; installing earthquake straps; patching holes in two ceilings; tiling a hearth; moving a shelf; installing towel bars. All of it was done efficiently AND with great care AND with transparent and fair pricing and patience toward me and my very nosy dog. As everyone has said, he's terrific! read more

Responsive. Reliable. Quality work. Friendly! And, if it's an easy fix, he'll walk you through how to do it yourself so you can save money. He's the whole package. And, my go-to guy going forward. read more

I had an LED kitchen ceiling light that wasn't working. Ted responded quickly and smoothy coordinated our appointment. He was very communicative and informative, patiently explaining the issue and what the options were. It turned out the be a switch issue and not an issue with the light, which saved me some money from having to replace the light entirely. He seemed very trustworthy and I will work with him again if I have future issues around the house. thanks Ted! read more

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Absolute rock star. Amazing attention to detail, great to work with, quick, punctual. Ted has it all! I already booked my next project with him. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Fixit. read more

Ted is not only a super cool dude, he is very thorough and reliable. He does his work quickly and most efficiently without skimping on quality. We hired Ted to come by and fix our janky light fixture that was placed by our homes previous owner, and all I can say is that I wish Ted was hired for that job in the very beginning! Extra 10 stars for his co-worker, Kiwi! read more

We'd highly recommend Ted. He was very responsive, showed up quickly, and was very thorough in looking everything over and explaining his recommendations. We'll absolutely be calling him in the future. read more

Mr Fixit is responsible, reliable and communicative. He did a very good job on my dishwasher and hose reel installation, proposing options and solutions when hitting roadblocks. read more

Ted came and did a free assessment of our complex electricial issues; he was prompt with scheduling and very honest with what we needed to do! read more

I reached out to Ted while looking for a handyman to replace an old vanity, wall cabinet, and mirror in our bathroom. He was very responsive and generous with advice on where to get materials and what kind to get even before I had hired him. Once on site, I found him to be super friendly, adaptive, and communicative. The project ended up increasing in scope (including tearing out and replacing some drywall) because of unforeseen circumstances. (It's an old house, so honestly I went in expecting a surprise or two.) Ted was great about laying out the options, being mindful of the unexpected increase in cost. Throughout the process I felt I was kept in the loop and consulted on all the decisions I wanted to be consulted on. This was my first experience with a handyman and I'll definitely be calling Ted when I need one again. read more

Ted responded within a few minutes of my inquiry (on a weekend). While other electricians just told me their minimum charges for a service call, Ted told me a couple things to try first (safely). One of these worked and so I didn't need an in-home service call at all. Amazing service. Next time I need something fixed, I'll first contact Ted (mister fixit). read more

Ted came out to resolve an electrical situation. An outlet had been fluctuating power and then stopped working. After checking the outlet and determining it seemed okay, he proceeded to the breaker box. Turned out to require a replacement breaker. Ted was great. We were watching opening day of the Giants season on tv and he was very understanding of our need to have power, lol. Anyway, he did a perfect job, explained he guarantees his work, and will be sending an estimate for some other work. He's a keeper; he's bookmarked on the computer for whatever future annoyances or horrors homeownership throws at us. read more

Ted was fantastic! We really love the work that he did for us, top notch. We had several issues that seemed insurmountable with our home. We live in a Queen Anne Victorian, with very specific ornate elements. We had severe dry rot on one of window frames and on our stairs. Part of the issues was that a previous handyman had botched the job. They left it worse off. Ted came in very professional and knew exactly how to tackle both jobs. He had connections to a company that built these specific frames, had them reproduce the frame to the specific original details. Ted came back installed the new frame and then worked on our stairs replacing the dry rot are and making it look like it's original state. Ted is a true craftsman, very professional, very honest and upfront with his prices. We highly recommend Ted, he is the best! read more

Great work, quality and value are of high quality! Very efficient , organized and speedy. read more

I am so grateful to the quick, responsive and magical help from Mr. Fixit! I had what appeared to be a major electrical issue: the kitchen line not working and two handi-repair people not being able to ascertain the cause. With a quick text exchange, Mr. Fixit recommended a simple series of troubleshooting activities and fixed the problem. I now have a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven and several sets of plugs fully functioning. THANK YOU Mr. Fixit. You're on the top of my list of electricians the next time I need help. read more

Mr Fixit was great to work with! I contacted him on a Sunday about installing a ceiling fan/light and we got it scheduled and finished early Tuesday afternoon. He explained everything ahead of time, great communication. And the fan is rock solid in the ceiling - very professional. I highly recommend Mr. Fixit. read more

Mister Fixit - Perfectly installed ceiling fan. - Plumbing Near Me

Ted was very responsive, very knowledgeable, and up front with all of the options and potential costs so that we could make the right decision for our needs. We have struggled to find a handyman for years and are very excited to have found someone who we trust and who does great work! Thanks Ted! read more

Ted was amazing and everything we were looking for in a long-term handyman! He was extremely knowledgable, easy to communicate with, and did great work. He's definitely the person we'll call if we need any other work done in the future. read more

We custom ordered cellular shades but then were paralyzed at the prospect of hanging them incorrectly. Thank goodness for Mister Fixit, who did a fantastic job and relieved a lot of stress in our household!! He successfully negotiated some tricky window molding and they look great. He also hung a coat rack. I highly recommend Ted: he's courteous, professional, and excellent at what he does. I have his number saved in my phone for future projects. read more

Started a project with Mister Fixit (Ted) and so far he's been responsive, transparent, and detail oriented. He demoed the drywall of my shed to repair a leak and is coordinating with a roofing company to solve the leak in the roof. read more

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If you're in need of a handyman and lucky enough to live in Ted's service area, look no further. This is your guy. Very knowledgeable, fast and efficient. Anytime I need work done, he'll be the first person I call. read more

I would definitely recommend Ted to my neighbors and friends and he will be the first to call whenever I need anything to get fixed around my home. He was very professional, clean, organized and on time. He covered his work area to keep things clean while he installed my water filter and fixed my stairs within no time! I appreciate him working diligently and helping me with the things I needed to get done and he's easy to speak to and is very knowledgeable on all subjects! read more

I reached out to a few handyman services when we had an issue with a circuit tripped in a few rooms leading to a power outage, and Ted responded promptly, asked for some more information to assess the situation, and answered all of our questions. He ended up not needing to actually come out for a job, but took the time to lead us through how to fix the situation ourselves. Incredibly grateful for his patience and guidance, and will not hesitate to contact him for future issues around the house! Highly recommend his services. read more

I had a few lights I needed replaced. Ted was quick to respond, gave a great price, and was super efficient and cleaned up afterwards. Definitely will use him again and would recommend! read more

I had a great experience with Ted when he came to replace my water heater. He quickly came and fixed anything I asked. He was very communicative and made sure everything was working before he left. His price was the most competitive and did as good of a job as anyone else. I call him again not only for future water heater issues but any other handyman needs in the future. read more

Several items in our home were in need of repair, including a kitchen light, doorbell and thermostat. Ted (Mr. Fixit) is a great troubleshooter and easily found the source of the problems, getting them fixed one after the other. There are plenty of times when a specialized technician is overkill, and it's better to find someone who can take care of a broad range of smaller tasks quickly. Ted is a perfect handyman. He was also clear about things that were better handled by a specialist. Basically, Ted was very professional throughout; he even brought indoor shoes to wear while inside our home (something noted by another reviewer). I appreciated the time he took to explain what he was doing while sharing the pros and cons of different approaches to resolving the problem. We won't hesitate to call him again and would highly recommend him to others! read more