Ian is kind and friendly and a good listener. He was the fourth handyman to look at our heater and…read morethe only one who was able to fix it. Highly recommend!

Ian Fratar has worked on multiple projects for us. Ian's work has been fantastic, and he is a…read moretremendous problem solver who goes the extra distance. I trust Ian completely; he keeps a key to our house for emergencies. Ian is hard worker and very detailed. We had a door with a broken lock that no locksmith would touch. He made a spring out of piano wire which fixed it. Furthermore, he made two extra springs for the other door and a spare. Now that is proactive.

I dealt with Mark Gilman for a project painting a bathroom after an internet company did some…read moredamages to the skylight area while installing equipment on the roof. Mark was poor with communication, showed up at my house on the wrong date unannounced before we had the chance to get the paint, then kept me waiting over two months only (he told me he was booked up the entire month of June) to finally return my call telling me he's not doing the work and to find a new vendor. He was very rude to me on the phone both times we spoke telling me he didn't work for me but for the internet company and telling me to check my emails - of which I did; we had no confirmed date (also attached to review). If you're an Alameda homeowner looking for someone reliable and professional you've come to the wrong place. Alameda Home Repair is a very poor choice. The attached photo that perfectly describes the level of service you can expect from Mark and his team. In my email I follow up to our phone call about picking dates and his response is "we talked on the phone" My only thoughts are my boyfriend and I were the ones getting the bathroom painted and perhaps he didn't like the fact I was gay? I can't really figure this whole situation out.

TLDR: Cannot thank Mark enough for his help in a time sensitive situation!…read more We moved into our 1940s Alameda cottage four months ago, our first home! I run a floral business out of our detached garage. With daylight savings on the way, and a few, late nights ahead of me, I decided to finally change the flood light on the front of the garage which has been non-functional since we moved in. Anyway, in changing the fixture, I let the wires touch and short circuited the whole garage (I know I should have turned off the power first... I actually thought I had!) When I finished the job and went inside to our old knob and tube fuse box to try to turn everything back on... nothing worked. My husband and I fiddled around with it for a few hours, but the flowers in my cooler were starting to wilt and I needed help, fast. Enter Mark. I found him on yelp as a local handy man and called in a panic. He was out of town, but wanted to hear about what was going on anyway. He confirmed I just blew a fuse and after hearing about the age of our home, had a suspicion there was another fuse box outside the house that ran the garage. HE WAS RIGHT! There was a locked box on the side of the house that we had never investigated. I broke off the lock and discovered a fuse box! Flipped the fuse on, and voila. My day was saved. I cannot thank Mark enough for taking time out of his travels to walk me through this repair in what was, to me, a desperate situation. He demonstrated kindness, curiosity, and respect. I am so grateful!

Working with general contractor Daniel Woodsum is an unmitigated pleasure! A GC costs more per hour…read morethan a "handyman" but jobs are done more quickly and correctly because of their vast experience. Daniel is a great communicator, translating what you want into an efficient series of steps to accomplish the goal. My wife praises his "economy of movement", marveling how he accomplishes goals. In our 1930s beach cottage we've hung doors, upgraded knob and tube electrical, added circuits for kitchen counters and appliances, modernized gas hookups, and are now removing some of the non-functional elements added over the last century. We unreservedly recommend Daniel, both to this online audience and our friends and neighbors, who are getting their long-overdue to-do lists ready for him. Two thumbs up.

Needed somebody to come out and check some electrical parts of my house…read moreI had a ring light and an outlet that was a little loose, causing some burning. Daniel and I scheduled a time for him to come out directly in the yelp app. Communication was great. Daniel showed up at 2 PM at the time that we were scheduled. He got straight to work, fix the ring light. We discovered that there was some other issues with the ring light. I also had an electrical outlet that was burning possibly because of a loose connection. He was able to replace the electrical outlet for my family to safely resume using it. Daniel will surely be on my short list of people to call when I need work done around the house.

Gifford & his team of handymen are very skilled at what they do. They repair big and little things,…read morelike installing a garbage disposal to completing a deck with stairs! He is also very polite, respectful, and fair in his pricing. I highly recommend him!

We have used Gifford Teeple ("A Relliable Handyman") several times over the past two years to do…read morerepairs around our house and are very happy with his work. He put up new security screen doors; he repaired the rail around our second-story deck; he figured out how to un-screw-up the large Ikea closet I had misassembled; and has done many other helpful things around the house that I should, as a husband, be able to do but I am in fact all thumbs about. He is amiable, courteous, promot, hardworking, and does the job right the first time. My wife and I highly recommend him...

I had Tim bid on two very large areas of fence in my backyard. He was prompt, courteous and…read moreprovided competitive pricing very quickly. We went ahead with the arrangement and Tim started the job on-time and finished ahead of schedule. The work is top-notch. Throughout the process Tim was neat with his materials and hauling. I have a kindergartener and I never once found so much as an extra nail in the grass. Lastly, Tim's communication was better than any contractor I've worked with. All in all, I highly recommend Tim.

Tim has been in Alameda and also works in the area for a long time. He has a solid range of skills…read morefrom many successful jobs. He works very fast and does good work. Other people might want less per hour, but they'll takes 3 times as long. Tim also has many contacts which he has gained from years in the business. It's a good idea to start with him because he might know who to talk with if he can't help you.

Arrived on time. Completed project in less time than originally quoted. The job was completed with…read moremasterful precision. Hauled away the leftover garbage. The person we worked with was named Thor. He was very friendly and easy to talk to. I plan to hire him in the near future to come back to my house and install a drip system for my orchard in the back yard. Please do not hesitate to hire this company and make sure you ask for Thor. You will be very satisfied with the service he provides!

Wrong Dave's Handyman Service! Sorry but according to another reviewer the guy worked Xmas Eve so…read morethat's a FIVE in my book any day!

This is a really great company with a real eye for design Their prices are very fair and they…read morecomplete the job within a reasonable timeframe. I recommend them very highly ..,Lynn Hansen, Piedmont

We've had the pleasure of working with Reinaldo from RP Builders on multiple projects in our home…read more-- a full kitchen remodel and a complete bathroom remodel -- and we couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, Reinaldo was an absolute professional. He was always responsive to our questions and ideas, kept us updated on his progress with texts and photos, and made sure we understood all our options without ever pressuring us. His communication is excellent, and he truly listens to what you want your home to become. Reinaldo's workmanship is outstanding. His attention to detail is second to none -- if something isn't perfectly straight or aligned, he notices and fixes it before you even have to say a word. Our new kitchen is both beautiful and incredibly functional, with a layout that makes cooking and entertaining a joy. The bathroom remodel is equally impressive -- the tile work is immaculate and the overall finish is flawless. His crew reflects his professionalism as well: polite, friendly, and respectful of our home. They always left the job site as clean as possible at the end of each day. Reinaldo is not only a highly skilled and knowledgeable contractor but also a genuinely great person to work with. His goal is always to make your remodeling dreams come true, and he absolutely succeeded with ours. We can't recommend RP Builders highly enough -- whether your project is big or small, you'll be in excellent hands with Reinaldo and his team.

Rogelio is great. We recommend him to anyone who is looking for a contractor and every single…read moreperson we've recommended him to has sang his praises. He's even started doing work for our HOA after they saw what a great job he did the first time. He does everything - painting, roofing, siding, plumbing, you name it. He even hand-built our stairs for us (literally cut every single piece of wood to fit since our walls weren't parallel) and made sure that the colors matched up. Needless to say, he is meticulous about quality. You really feel like he's doing things at the same level as he would for his own home.

Great experience overall. The handyman arrived on time and came prepared with all the necessary…read morematerials. Communication was excellent throughout the job--he kept me updated and was easy to work with. The price was fair for the work completed. The project took a bit longer than expected, mainly because of the windows and doors I had purchased, but he handled everything professionally and got it done right. I'd recommend him.