Chago can do it all. He's fixed a ton of stuff for us, including an emergency lock change when time was of the essence. Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Look no further if you need work done right on the west side of LA. read more

We recently engaged SMHandyman on a time-sensitive home repair project and were immensely pleased with the results. He was punctual, kept us informed throughout the project, and demonstrated meticulous craftsmanship. The work was also reasonably priced, which was a great bonus. Highly recommended! read more

Came in for emergency smoke detector repair. Was professional and courteous and got the job done. Also tested it to make sure it was operating as it should. Will use again read more

Santiago was excellent to work with. I interviewed, by phone, several handymen, and he was the most professional sounding. Santiago helped me with a stuck gate, 2 doorknobs that needed replacing, electrical wires, and a window latch. He went to the store and provided receipts for the parts. He didn't dillydally and was conscientious of time. I think his fee was reasonable because of his professionalism, ability, cleanliness, and good communication. I highly recommend SM Handyman! read more

Fast response. Good work. Gods communication. Reasonable price. I would definitely use him again.

He was able to get to me the same day (thank goodness because the smoke alarms kept us up all night). He charged a fair price and did a great job. Very relieved to have a smooth experience today! Thanks so much, Chago! read more

Chago is incredible! He helped do so many things for my dad for his move from his LA home. He fixed minor things all around our home that needed fixing and repairs. He helped with major trash and donation removal from our home. We had several days of work that he and his crew were able to complete FAST! He and his crew are trustworthy, hardworking, and I could not recommend them enough! So grateful to have found Chago! read more

Chago is a true craftsman and a lifesaver. Having fixed my car, I even feel safer than w my last mechanic.!! Thnx Chago

I called and explained the scope of work. Chago said he could do the work and asked me where we were located. I asked him how much he charges and he didn't answer me. He asked me where we were located. I gave him our specific street + told him we were "near Santa Monica". I also gave him 2 different cross streets at his request, and he started correcting me and telling me "that's not near Santa Monica, that IS Santa Monica". He wanted to spend more time correcting my description of the location than actually telling me his rates and his availability. Not hiring him. read more

Highly recommend SM Handyman! He was professional, courteous, and extremely thorough. He worked hard and efficiently, and the work was meticulous. I am so grateful he was available to help me out with projects I wouldn't have been able to do on my own, certainly not to the same high level. Thank you! read more

Got the job done. Good solution and happy with the service will hire again in future. Handy man!

Chago is great! I text him on a Tuesday and he was available that Friday! We had our tv mounted and he even remounted it when we wanted it in a different place. He also helped o it with a couple other things. Super friendly- going to use him going forward. read more

For this thanksgiving, I am thankful for Chago who is able to come and Rodent proof my garage by sealing several holes. He was quick and fair pricing and a very honest guy. My dog is very thankful as well. read more

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J was great! A ring fell down our sink in the office and he was able to arrive within a 2 hours and retrieve the ring hassle free. Loved hiss communication and quickness to respond! read more

Chaco came to fix a door at my apartment. Wore a mask the whole time. Did a great job. Would hire for more work. read more

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Chago came to my place several times over three weeks for some renovation work. He always was prompt, friendly, efficient and a real jack of all trades. He tested my electrical sockets. He did a beautiful job repainting portions of my place (and matching the paint precisely). He installed a new bathroom fan and light. It was a complex job involving widening the existing space, and working with an array of power lines and water hoses. He also transformed my bar area by measuring, ordering and installing mirrors directly below and inside my liquor cabinet. He topped it off by adding lights in and outside the cabinet, operated by a remote. Highly recommended - top notch! I will be using Chago for all future projects! read more

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Chago is a true renaissance man and Swiss Army knife. He is fast, honest, and diligent. Highly recommend Chago for any job. He got us fully setup with copper water piping, gas line, and drainage for a washer/dryer and utility sink and also fixed a drywall hole in our wall. Incredibly knowledgeable. Look no further, this is your handyman !! read more

Couldn't have asked for a better experience overall. Inquired about installing a smart door lock on front door, received a super quick call back with estimate. Scheduled for the very next day which was awesome. Chago showed up on time, was so professional and friendly. The smart lock works perfectly and he stayed and didn't leave until after we figured out how to program and set it--total class act. I would highly recommend him and am so happy I can help support someone local in Samo who is 100% dedicated and full of integrity. Thank you Chago!! read more

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Chago is old school, stand up guy who is very communicative and very knowledgeable. No playing games with prices and with showing. If he says he'll be there at that time, he will be there at that time. read more

Chago helped with a blind installation that I had been struggling with for several months. He came on time, moved quickly, and gave me great advice when I tried to hang up some blinds in another room. I was thinking that he could become a regular handyman for me. However, the reason I'm not rating him higher is that he agreed to come another day to do work and then didn't show up. When I called him, he said he couldn't come at the time we had discussed and that I hadn't spoke to him directly (although we had discussed the time in person during his last job, and I had left a confirmatory voicemail). I think it was just a misunderstanding, but it didn't leave me with the best impression. read more

Chago is excellent! Came out to my rental property in Marina del Rey, fixed some important items and gave a full descriptive report how I need to proceed. He made arrangements to return. His prices are very fair and I only trust him. read more

when I called, I was desperate and I wasn't sure that I could find someone to come today, but Chase came quickly. I didn't have to wait he knew exactly what he was doing and did an excellent job of installing the camera for me and my husband that makes us feel so much safer now that we can see who's at our door. We really appreciate the professionalism with what she did this service for us. read more

Edit: (Was 1-star before due to below paragraph) Since then, Chago reached out to me and we talked over what happened - call it a scheduling miscommunication - and found a new time that worked. Chago came over, did some great work in a reasonable time frame and was very knowledgeable and professional. Original review: I set up an appointment with Chago to come check out a few things at my home. We agreed on a date+time and he said he would contact me that morning before the appointment time. I rearranged my schedule so that I would go into work later that day. Chago never showed up at my home that morning and did not respond to my messages. read more

Loved that Santiago showed up in a mask. Did an excellent job putting together so many needs in my moms house. Helped mount two televisions, fix a broken toilet, hang corner shelves, and a large mirror! Absolutely wonderful and professional to work with! Highly recommend :-) read more

Chago is incredible! Needed a portable AC unit to be set up with the venting into the window and all that. He set things up extremely quickly and in a way that it will last! He was also extremely helpful in explaining how to best take care of the unit. He is knowledgeable, handy, and very reasonable rates relative to the dozen of other handymen I considered. read more

Chago is an outstanding handyman skilled in many facets of condo rental and wear & tear. He is a true blessings to property owners. I had a laundry list of things that needed to be fixed or troubleshooted and he glided through the issues with ease. He figured out a complicated electrical, gfci outlet failing. I have a European washer/dryer and he fixed the issue without having to call an appliance repair person. He helped with making an oversized, newly delivered fridge fit. I thought I needed to replace the garbage disposal and who knew, he just adjusted a bolt that locked up the blades. Yippie! Chago has a lot of integrity and is a complete sweetheart. He's an excellent communicator & texter. I chalk up any lower star review for him to a miss-understanding or a Westsider who doesn't have their JeffLewisOCD in check because he's clean/neat and smart. Chago is a champ and my only go-to. read more

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We couldn't be happier with the work that Chago did on our front door. What's more, we called asking for an estimate, they arrived same afternoon, gave us a firm quote on the spot. The work was completed that day. As we had a hole in our front door, promptness was so important to us! They staff was clean and very easy to work with. The task was explained clearly. The result exceeded our expectation. In fact, our door has never opened & closed so smoothly. THANK YOU This is a company I wouldn't hesitate to call again. BONUS: I was told that they also do light plumbing work. read more

Chago is a stand-up guy. If you want someone honest that communicates well and is helpful in problem-solving situations he is your man. He can think outside the box and is exceptional at repairs around the house. This is the type of person you want to know if you own a house and need to keep up with maintaining it. He is kind and polite. I recommend him highly. Keep up the great work Chago and thanks from the girl at the electric light parade. Have a great day! read more

Chago was fast, responsive, clear communication and showed up with a mask. Asked him to fix a Grohe shower valve and he was responsive to text and phone, showed up on time, was able to find the part and had me on the phone and took photos of the price, and fixed the shower valve. read more

Nick did a great job hanging some things for me - including some difficult hammock chairs in a cement ceiling. He noticed that I take my shoes off indoors, and took his off without me asking. NO ONE has ever done that before -- I really appreciated that. Very affordable and flexible - unlike some of the larger handyman companies i called before finding Chago's service. Update, one year later - thanks again Chago, for installing the sleeper in the sofa, fixing the ikea wardrobe doors, making the old storage cube look new again, and even potting some plants. Here is a photo of the balcony this evening - love my hammock chairs! read more

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Chago is incredibly quick to respond, can tackle a wide set of tasks, and is efficient and affordable. We've now called him twice, and we'll certainly call him the next time something comes up. I certainly recommend Chago! Also, for those looking for a handyman during COVID, Chago is very considerate, wore a mask, and gave us plenty of space. read more

I called Chago after reading all the Yelp reviews. He came over the same day, fixed the leak from my sink and was great at communicating with me (I wasn't there). He called me 3x and sent me a photo at the end. Great job, quick and reasonable price given how fast he came out to help out. read more

SM Handyman saved the day. After my original handyman stood me up with no explanation on a Sunday, I frantically searched for another handyman who could get my time-sensitive project done. Chago was open on Sunday, spoke with me right away, and arranged to get someone to my apartment in less than an hour! The last-minute, weekend rate wasn't even that bad! I cannot believe how lucky I was to find Chago when I needed him most. I used him again on another project, and he was polite, professional, informative, and someone who I plan to use again in the future. read more

He didn't return calls even when having to reschedule. When he finally did call me back, he left a message... but for a different client. I guess he never even realized because I never got a call back. read more

This place is the absolute BEST! They came to my rescue when I needed them most and replaced my entire door frame and locks to perfection. My door looks better than ever and I am so grateful they were able to squeeze me into their very busy day so last minute. Not to mention, their prices are super fair. Would definitely use again!!! read more

Bad experience with this business on Sunday. I could not remove toilet seats in my condo so I called this guy. I think he knew from the beginning that he wouldn't be able to either, but he decided it was an easy way to rob someone of $50! To make a long story short, he made the situation way worse than it was: I just wanted to change two toilets seats, but he left me with broken seats. I actually asked if I owed him and he said I did! And he actually cashed my check! And he the one who insisted he could get the job done! Disgusted that someone would take advantage like that. read more

Chiago is an excellent handyman who did exactly what I wanted in a very reasonable time frame. He is a fast worker and came prepared. He is also very reasonably priced compared to others I considered. Highly recommended read more

I called Chago on a Thursday afternoon asking about his availability to help hang two pieces of artwork; even though the long weekend was about to start, he made time the following day to come by and assist with hanging the pieces. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable and made good suggestions about the positioning of the frames. In fact, given the spacing of the beams behind my walls, he had to re-adjust the fixtures on the back of the artwork and he did so for no charge and without complaint. Chago's rates are extremely reasonable (I was quoted nearly 3x what he charged by a "professional") and all in all, he is just a good dude. Having just moved into the area, I know there will be additional projects for which I will need his assistance in the future as I settle in. One last note - it is unfortunate that people don't understand how Yelp works and give small business owners one star for experiences that may not have lived up to unreasonably high expectations. At bottom, small business owners providing services (like SM Handyman) depend on Yelp for their livelihood - one star is not appropriate for "slow" work -- rather, it is for when the person did not show up, the work not getting done, damage being caused or the work getting done in a shoddy manner. The fact that there is a personality conflict is NOT appropriate for effectively gutting someone's livelihood. read more

I reached out to Chago for a door paint job and door jamb sanding / painting, as well as a separate small plumbing job a week later. Responsive, flexible, on-time, great to work with! Will continue to reach out to him first for all handyman jobs going forward. read more

Chago is awesome. I had him do some light electrical and plumbing work and he knew exactly what to do. Some of the parts I bought were not correct so he bought new ones to make sure there were not any problems. He also had all the right equipment to make sure everything was done safely. I would definitely use him again. read more