Hugo was great to work with. He was communicative, showed up on time, and did excellent work…read moreinstalling my shelf. He was careful, cleaned everything up when he was finished, and the end result looks great. Very easy to work with and I'd absolutely use him again for future projects. Highly recommend!

Hugo was truly great! Beyond being a skilled handyman, he's also a likeable and communicative guy!…read more I think English is his first language, which made both the initial estimate as well as job questions clear and easy. Don't get me wrong, I have zero problem with people that speak another language as their first language, then immigrate to US. Honestly, give them kudos! But when it comes to having expensive work on the house, it was nice to not have communication be a barrier to getting things done to my expectations. Regarding the job itself, I had an "Alcove shower" that was installed around 1990. But it only had a shower curtain. I bought a shower door from Home Depot. I needed it installed and Hugo handled it with ease. In fact there were also some rails that had been removed that left holes. I asked him to install some 4in vinyl tape to both decorate and hide the previous holes. He even came prepared with a laser level and was able to handle this curve-ball without any problem. Also worth noting, during my initial search I also asked him about some additional work, and rather trying to talk me into something else at the risk of potentially losing a gig, he honestly replied he didn't have a certain kind of experience. As a result, I found him hugely trustworthy. I'd highly recommend him!

Carlos is highly recommended. Responds quickly. Super friendly. Gets the job done fast. All of…read morehis work has been excellent.

Franzoi and his son was a great team. They put together a sauna for us as a Xmas present. They…read morewere on time, did great work, and their bid was very reasonable and inline with market value. I would trust them with future handyman/carpentry work.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Writing to you with information…read moreabout Jeff Rogers, a local handyman, who has completed a day of work for us on June 12th 2025 that was preceded by days of planning. My wife and I were referred to Jeff by a friend of a friend. Check out his web page as this was how I initiated contact. https://www.yelp.com/biz/jrs-handyman-service-el-cerrito Jeff is, first of all, a good listener, enabling him to understand the work we wanted. He is also generous in coaching us and taking all the time needed to meet our expectations. Cost based on time and materials were lower than anticipated. He visited promptly to inspect the work and describe his solutions. In two instances he posed solutions and said, "is that something you wanna do or I can do it for you?"We are not very handy. However, his coaching solutions were within the scope of our ability, enabling us to save money. For example, we wanted a change in lighting in a bathroom remodeled 40 years ago. He informed us where to get the needed items and gave me suggestions to do it all ourselves. Likewise when we sought an aesthetic solution involving an outdoor spigot, he advised an easy, do-it-yourself solution. With his consultation we ordered parts he needed, saving the cost of additional time. On the day of work we went over changes and set priorities and timing for the job. Periodically he called us to examine some choice points in the work, and he proceeded as we decided. The work accomplished required carpentry, replacement of hinges, installing a push bar, and modifying a screen door enabling it to close all the way. Everything was completed thoroughly and perfectly. Additionally many windows had been sticking, and he provided the desired maintenance. I want to strongly recommend him both for the professional quality of his work and the thoughtfulness of his manner.

I definitely recommend reaching out to Jeff if you have a home project you need help with. Jeff…read moreinstalled a metal security door and new door knob/deadbolt. The whole process went really smoothly - I initiated a work request through his website and then Jeff reached out promptly to discuss the work, pricing, and scheduling. He came out today and finished the work really quickly, while also being very detailed. He was communicative and professional, and I'm very happy with the end result! I also appreciate his transparent and fair pricing. Grateful for Jeff's help and will definitely reach out again as other projects arise.

I've worked with Richard in the past and am always impressed with his professionalism and easy…read moregoing attitude. He is always ready to take on whatever task I ask of him and does so meticulously. This last project was to install pull up bars and stall bars in my garage, remove satellite dishes from the roof, add an additional electrical outlet to a closet, remove a ceiling fan and patch up the hole, and finally remove an old alarm and patch it up. I'm happily satisfied with all the results. Richard wore a mask the whole time and was very considerate.

Richard is the best! I was in an unforeseen time sensitive situation and he came right away and…read morefixed the issue. We have now asked for his help for a number of things around the house, he always handles it and he's very nice to chat with too! Thanks Again!

Anthony has done 5 or 6 projects in my home. He's always professional and makes sure the work is…read moredone right. Recommended.

My toilet broke late last night and I texted Antonio (LavallisHandymanServicellc) he was able to…read morereplace my toilet in less than 24hours!! He is very reliable and professional!

Reliable, local to North Oakland, solves your problems with no fuss. We've known Isaak for years…read moreand he's the person we call for any house-related help: from gates and fences to plumbing and electrical. We love that he's close by, shows up when he says he will, works quickly and independently. This last part is what really sets him apart: give him a problem and he will solve in a way that just makes sense and works for you. We also appreciate how respectful he is our place (everything is left cleaner or in better condition than when he arrives) and good is with our dog. If you need a handyman, he's the guy to call.

I've never gotten a handyman before, somehow. Isaak was so awesome - exactly what I hoped for. He…read morewas down for all kinds of tasks, easy to communicate with, positive and genuinely eager to help, and really competent at getting the job done. I'll absolutely be going back to him.

Karma Jamyang (James) is an excellent handyman! He is a skilled carpenter, does quality work, on…read moretime and on budget, while keeping a clean and tidy workspace. I feel his biggest attribute is that he listens to what the client wants, and works with the client to come up with the best solution to a problem. He helped on a significant deck remodel project, with extensive framing, siding and decking. He did all the actual decking, a lot of the framing and siding, and we could not be happier with the way it turned out. We would definitely hire James with Karma Handy again!

(Caution - lengthy post) TL:DR, He botched my job, was rude to me, and expected to be paid a second…read moretime to fix the mistakes he made. After hiring Jamyang (Karma Handy) again to finish a remodeling project a dishonest, licensed contractor had messed up and then abandoned, I feel I have no choice but to update my review. Based on our history, I thought I could trust him but it turned out I could not. He was asked to install a bathroom vanity, mirror, light fixture and wall cabinet, redo a wall heater installation, and finish the new kitchen (cabinets, countertop, stove and dishwasher). While some things were done well (vanity, mirror, cabinet doors), he made so many mistakes and errors in judgement, I was beyond frustrated. (All this while he kept bugging me to write him a good review on his new webpage.) *New bathroom cabinet was positioned so the door hit the wall, multiple drill holes through the back, mismatched hardware... it looked terrible. *Free standing range: Told me to throw out parts that were required per mfgr. (and code) when he had no idea what they were for. Never read manual. *Countertop: Had the slab cut into two pieces, rather than a single piece with a cutout for the stove, leaving a 4" gap between it and the wall. He insisted the stove didn't fit and didn't understand that built-ins and free-standing units have different installation requirements. Widened the piece that went alongside the wall, against specs and requiring new filler/trim. *Ordered unnecessary materials *Positioned dishwasher crooked and too high and couldn't find the mfgr's. mounting brackets (they were in a bag inside the appliance, along with the instructions). Trim around it was sloppy and uneven. The list goes on... like leaving garbage and uneaten food on site, unable to reinstall cabinet hinges (I ultimately had to do that myself), rings of adhesive in the sink, installing a new light switch "upside down", incomplete caulking, mis-assembling the roll-out drawer, leaving pencil marks on the wall, and more. The last nails in the coffin came when after several weeks, we finally scheduled a day for him to come back to fix his mistakes, he showed up late, said he was only there to "talk about the work" (I'd sent an email with a complete list but he "doesn't read email"), and to my surprise, abruptly left saying he'd be back the next day. This wasted not only the day I'd cleared for him, but meant I had to clear the next day's schedule as well. He did return, and with a sour and argumentative attitude. He presented me with a bill that included old receipts I could not decipher, including purchases for another client (deducted after I noticed it). I wrote him a check for the full amount, but felt taken advantage of and immediately stopped payment so I could process what had just happened. It took a while but I documented what I felt were the biggest problems. I consulted professionals, highly-skilled carpenters and they all said that fixing mistakes was his responsibility (Jamyang charged me full price for fixing his errors). (Reminded me of the time I asked him to replace an outdoor light sensor with a motion sensor. Unsuccessful after many hours of trying to figure it out, I ordered a half-dozen other units based on his recommendation. He spent hours trying with a couple of them, but left the rest unopened. So much time had passed by this point that I couldn't return them for refunds.) The ultimate insult came when he assured me - promised, in fact, to swing by and assess the compatibility of a range hood vent that had a very short window for return. He said "tell me when it arrives and I promise I will come that day". (I'd asked him to look at the specs earlier but he couldn't figure them out.) When the day came. he didn't reply to my texts for two days and ultimate said, bluntly, "I'm not available". That alone cost me over $350 dollars. Ultimately, I put a list together with detailed explanations for the deductions I was taking. It was a lot of work that I did not enjoy, and I reduced the amounts deducted several times. When he showed up for his new check, I showed him the document I'd prepared with the details and that he could have someone read it to him or I could summarize it for him. He thought I wasn't going to pay him at all, which might have been appropriate but is not my style. He refused to take the letter with him and left with a snide remark. After all this, I will never recommend, hire or trust him again. He was arrogant, unreliable, disrespectful and made numerous amateur mistakes. He didn't listen or follow/read instructions. This job was clearly over his head. His customer service skills desperately need attention. I was surprised, disappointed and left with a slew of regrets and a whole new mess to fix. I hate having to do this. Moving forward. Caveat emptor.

I needed the inner left support ledge of my bed frame repaired because it had broken from…read moresupporting a heavy mattress and weight over time. He did an excellent job reinforcing the damaged area and making sure the slats were properly supported and secure across the frame. The finished repair feels much sturdier and more stable than before, and everything was put back together neatly. The work looks clean and solid, not like a temporary patch. I'm very satisfied with how it turned out and would definitely recommend him for furniture or bed-frame repairs.

I needed to have the window screens replaced at my rental property in Oakland, and my property…read moremanager's contractor quoted me an exorbitant amount for just two windows. I decided to put out a bid on Yelp and received five responses. Stanislav stood out right away because he was transparent about pricing. He gave me a ballpark estimate upfront for the different scenarios I was considering: replacing just the two windows, replacing all the window screens, and replacing the patio screen door. That transparency and straightforward communication were what made me choose him. With my busy schedule, it was difficult for me to meet with Stanislav in person. Everything was coordinated through text messages, phone calls, and photos, so there was a lot of trust involved. Stanislav completely came through. The condo presented some unforeseen challenges, but Stanislav handled them without any problems. He completed the work on schedule, provided great service, and there were no issues or surprise costs. He did an excellent job, and the entire project was completed without us ever needing to meet in person. I really appreciated his professionalism, communication, transparency, and reliability. I would definitely recommend Stanislav to anyone looking for quality screen work.