Ghosted. Genuinely ghosted. What was such a great impression of this company and their service soured quickly for me, wasnt sure if it was my project that steered them away or something I said but had one of their guys come to my home to check on a potential project I needed fixed. Spoke lengthy about the different ways the project could go and was provided assurances about the work had we chose to move forward. Everything sounded great!! Then I follow up a week later. No response which is ok I get it busy time of year project isn't an emergency. So I wait, and wait. Few weeks go by I call, I leave voicemails, I reach out through Yelp. Would of appreciated some kind of response back but in the end I didnt read more

Thank you Toolin' Around Handyman Services!!! My carport project was a complete success! I truly appreciated your transparent conversation surrounding my project and goals. Additionally, the prompt communication was very helpful. Information you conveyed helped me make a decision that I am extremely happy about. You completed the job as promised in two day, which allowed me to stay on track. I couldn't have asked for better. Your pricing was comparable to other, but with greater thoroughness and understanding of the project. Thank you so much!!! read more

See all

Had to have a ceiling fan replaced in the bedroom. Called Toolin Around to replace the old and worn out fan in our bedroom. First off Cory the owner was right on time. Very congenial and knew what he was doing. Installed it in no time. We also had him fix a door out to our patio that didn't fully close. He fixed the door so it now fully closes. Very happy with his work and was not expensive. I highly recommend Cory Peebles business Tooling Around for doing great work. read more

They were very helpful and detailed in explaining everything in easy basic detail. They also gave me a good price estimate on how much it would cost in total that's awesome! read more

They arrived on time and did a great job installing a waterline and gas line. They were clean organized and very detailed with the job. The gas line fit perfectly with the stove. The water line is great to have tucked in wall for a very clean look. read more

I contacted Toolin' Around Handyman Services to see if they could fix the dry rot area of my wooden trim outside the garage. They scheduled an appointment fairly quickly after sending a satisfying estimate. The job was done seriously and well by Walter, and they've done extra work while they were there for something else that popped up. I would definitely recommend them, and will be in touch for future jobs. read more

They did a great job with the catio, I asked and they delivered The price was perfect Toolin Around is the only company I'll use. Nicole, Cory and the of their crew are amazing to work with read more

See all

Toolin Around did an amazing job installing multiple TV menu boards for us at our business. Over a 2 afternoons, the team ran electrical and installed the screens. There wasn't a proper backing on the drywall/structure of the area where the TV mounts were to be installed. However, Cory, Jerry, and another gentleman whose name is escaping me were able to figure how to accomplish this not so easy task. Cory also sent me the exact wall mounts to order in advance! The menu boards are perfectly aligned, sturdy and safe. Great turnaround time as well. Nothing but good things to say about this company. Thank you for fantastic fast service, great communication throughout the process, craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the friendly team! read more

Toolin' Around Handyman Services - TV Menu Board Installation - Handyman Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Jerry came a put together an IKEA cabinet quickly and efficiently. I used them MANY times and always impressed with their knowledge, courtesy, and willingness to do whatever we needed! They are the best! read more

Toolin' Around Handyman Services - IKEA cabinet - Handyman Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My dog door insulation was sloppy and worries me. During installation the handyman removed an L bracket that connected the door frame to the floor because it was in the way of the doggie door after he cut a hole. He assured me that this L bracket was only here for "passing compliance". None of the screws are flush with the wall and I could hear the screws stripping when he used his electric screwdriver. Did not use caulking on the underside of the door frame. When I eventually need to replace the doors of the doggie door, it's going to be a pain read more

See all

Outdoor work in overwhelming heat. Facia board either repaired or replaced. It was less expensive so I chose repairing the 3 ft board with a metal Cover protecting the roof beneath it....It became a a finish that I was happy to pay for. Quality work should be compensated therefore I gave the handyman a nice tip. Simultaneously, the also Repaired slats that were Broken, rotted, and I chose 15 new slats. They were able to salvage all the rest, they Painted the slats, rehung them and you Could not tell the difference. It is a small business starting out as a M O M AND POP. I call them as needed. This job was not cheap But if you want something done right you must pay the priceI continue calling them cause this company stands by their word.. read more

It took me almost a year to write this review, because it honestly GRIEVES me to have to write a negative review for a locally owned company- I really wanted to like this company. I'll start with minor issues: I hired Toolin Around to do a pantry rebuild in my home. The initial estimate went well, I provided photos for inspiration as to what I was looking for. I sent two photos that were similar (but had large differences), and was told we were "ready to start demo." There was no blueprint for what the pantry was going to look like, so I was a bit concerned, and I had my husband (who works in construction) draw up a blueprint with exactly what I wanted including measurements of the shelves and spacing, etc. I personally feel this is something the contractor should be responsible for. On construction day, demo began and I had to ask the crew working to put up a tarp (in my kitchen) so that dust and debris didn't go all over my kitchen. They used a thin painting tarp that tore easily, so I still ended up with dust EVERYWHERE. The next problem we had was on the final day of building the pantry- the bottom shelf was done incorrectly, as the workers didn't follow the blueprint measurements my husband had drawn out for them. So they had to return to fix the problem. The very last mistake was the pantry door installation. The worker installing the doors took an entire day to install accordion doors, as if it was the first time he had ever attempted it. First, the worker drilled holes for the handles that were too short- a simple mistake that ended up leaving permanent holes in the doors! Then, he drilled new holes and installed the door handles on the wrong spot, making the doors nearly impossible to open. This could have been prevented if he had read the instruction manual. So, he had to return another day to drill yet a THIRD SET of new holes to install the handles in the correct place! The worked attempted to fill in the 2 sets of mis-drilled holes, and did a very poor job. Corey had to come to fix filling in the holes. He was supposed to return again to finish the job, but never did. Lastly the BIGGEST problem by far- the workers REMOVED my laminate flooring-4 layers worth- down to the subfloors, without even asking me! My house was built in 1954 and the flooring/ mastic used was MORE than likely ASBESTOS. I presented this issue to the contractor (Corey) who said "well...it's done now!" Unacceptable. Given the fact that it's illegal to remove asbestos without a C22 license- this is VERY concerning. When I emailed Corey about my concerns, he stated, "It is not illegal to remove asbestos flooring if it was under 100 sq feet." This is ONLY true with HOMEOWNER CONSENT, and safety precautions- neither of which were done. It's LEGALLY REQUIRED to take safety precautions when removing asbestos- EVEN if it is under 100sq ft, which includes a proper enclosure of the job site, respirator masks for workers, and LEGALLY disposing of the materials-NONE of which was done! If, as a contractor, you don't know these laws- you shouldn't be operating a construction business at all! This is ABSOLUTELY NOT OKAY. I was in communication with the contractor, Corey, via email over this issue and eventually he stopped responding when I had asked him to hire someone to come out and test for asbestos for my peace of mind. I am an immunocompromised person with children living in the home, and no testing was done prior to the work, to ensure any of this work would be SAFE. As a homeowner, I didn't know that the standard procedure for contractors doing demo work in an older home (1950's) is to recommend TESTING for the homeowners of lead/asbestos. The contractor should have informed me of the risk and ask if I wanted to proceed, or get testing done, which he did not. Clearly safety was of no concern to him. Now I'm looking at around $3,000 for asbestos air sampling! --I would absolutely CAUTION anyone against using this company to perform ANY DEMOLITION work on your home. They claim to be qualified to do the job, but the fact that they may have exposed my family to ASBESTOS without my KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT is HUGE, and the fact that they were less than concerned about it is what concerns me. Ethically, zero stars. This company is NOT legally able to do any asbestos removal work, and they do NOT take any safety precautions when doing their job. The amount of STRESS this entire ordeal has placed on me and my family is SO not worth any minor remodel I would have wanted. If they have done this to me, I have to wonder how many times this has been done to others without their knowledge, and I wonder how much asbestos-containing material has been illegally dumped. Toolin Around- I hope you take this review seriously, because the lack of safety going on is not just dangerous to the health of unsuspecting clients, but it is also illegal. This company should stick to handyman work and not serious construction/ demolition. read more

See all

I used the Yelp bidding process and found Toolin Around to be very prompt, courteous, and professional in all their communication leading up to my job! Jerry was my handyman for some furniture assembly and toilet hardware installation, and he was both capable and affable across the 5 hours it took to complete the work. He double-checked everything to ensure I was happy with the work and even redid a couple of things to get it exactly the way I wanted it. I'm glad to have found this great local business through the Yelp process! read more

We had to reschedule at the last minute as our Murphy bed had not arrived. They were extremely accommodating. Juan was efficient, personable and did an excellent job. We felt their pricing was reasonable. Wed hire them again in a heartbeat! read more

This company is top notch!!! Their customer service is always on top of things, their repair techs are so helpful, reliable, very professional & good at what they do. We have hired them 2 times & both times were a full day of work. The techs don't rush, but always seem to finish my list. They have installed electrical, mounted tv's, roof tiles, replaced door handles & locks, lighting & a dog door. My third list is started & they will be hired again. read more

Cory is an awesome handyman. We have requested for quotes from 3 different handymen and some never responded back, or some came out to check the project, then they'd leave telling us they'll call with an estimate, which they never did. What we wanted done is to have a top part of our cabinet converted into a sort of bypass door closet for our cats. Nothing fancy, 2 pieces of plywood with a rail and handles. Everyone made it sound like it was an impossible job. Not Cory though! Cory came out within a couple days to come give out an estimate and within a week we set up a date to have the project started. It was beyond my expectations and he made it seem so simple. I would definitely recommend Cory for any handyman needs and projects you may need. read more

See all

Thank you Jerry, Rudy and Walter for your professionalism and hard work in completing our projects!! We are very happy with the end results!! read more

Jerry built a new back porch /deck and did the most amazing job!!! I just love it so much! Highly recommended this company!

I have been most pleased with the services I received from Toolin' Around Handyman that I plan on them being my GoTo business. The work provided was outstanding and done correctly and efficiently. I had an additional item that I needed address on the fly and he did a great job fixing that as well. I had 5 ceiling fans done 4 inside and one out. They look fantastic and work perfect. He also installed 9 smoke detectors as well. He was friendly yet professional. Highly recommend this business. read more

After my initial posting for my project, Nicole responded within minutes of my posting: "Hi Gary - thanks for reaching out to us. Let me have our handyman take a look - he may want to come out and assess this project. I will get back to you tomorrow. Thanks Nicole with Toolin Around" I never heard back. read more

Cory once again did an amazing job! He installed the chandelier even though we hit a road bump . He worked around it and got the job done ! read more

Toolin' Around Handyman Services - Exterior chandelier - Handyman Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I had a few ceiling fans installed, multiple tv mounts and tvs installed, and also curtain rods with curtains throughout the house. The work was done so well. The handyman we had was very professional and friendly. We plan to use them again in the future. Very happy with the work! read more

I was looking for someone to repair my scratched vinyl floors. I communicated with Nicole back and forth. Finally someone showed up to evaluate the work, but I never received the actual estimate. I contacted Nicole several times, but I just kept hearing excuses. I finally stopped reaching out and contacted a different company. read more

I've dealt with these good folks on several occasions. It's always quality service and a fair deal. I been satisfied every time out!

I needed shelving in my walk-in closet rebuilt and upon completion I can highly recommend Toolin' Around Handyman. From showing up on time to completing the job in a professional, timely manner, not only do I recommend them, I'll be using them for future projects as well. Special shout to Juan the service tech for his courteous demeanor and excellent craftsmanship in completing the task! Thanks you Toolin' Around! read more

Toolin' Around Handyman did a great job in replacing my sink. Professionally done and great quality sevice. I will be contacting this business for future projects. I love how my new sink turned out! I recommend this handyman company. Thank you! read more

See all

I am so pleased with the work done by this business. I put out a request and was answered immediately. They scheduled a time to come out and were prompt and very professional and friendly. I added a Mother-in-Law unit to my property and had a lot of finish projects do be completed including installing a ceiling fan, dog door, shelf, some bathroom fixtures, trimming around the shower and troubleshooting my garbage disposal that stopped working. I was more than pleased that they were able to wire this correctly as it was not done properly in the first place! They also fixed a large window that had come out of it's frame in the main house and fixed two electrical boxes that had the screws painted over making it impossible to remove. These projects were done quickly and reasonably priced. Highly recommended! read more

I needed my garage finished and shelving put up. - nice attention to detail - listened to what I wanted - cleaned up every evening - kind, family owned business - highly recommend Thank you for a job well done. read more

this company is very professional, fast, clean, kind, knowledgeable, affordable. I called with a very urgent repair need and they were able to accommodate my needs in a timely manner. the job was completed quickly and beyond my expectation. I will continue to work with this company. read more

I contacted Toolin' Around on Friday, got a quote within the hour. My fence collapsed during the high wind storm and they were at my house Monday morning and they got the job done. They are fast, reliable and charge reasonably. Thank you Cory and Nicole! read more

If you're looking for a good and honest handyman in Bakersfield, then I highly recommend Toolin' Around Handyman. You will be pleased with the quality of their service and the overall experience. Not only did I get my ceiling fans installed, but now I have a handyman for whatever other things pop up at my house over time. I can't recommend them enough. Give them a shot and you will see what I mean. They are clean, trustworthy, and reasonably priced. It feels good to now have a handyman as my go-to guy going forward, because we all know how hard it is to find a good handyman in Kern County. Check them out. read more

Quickly gave an estimate and great communication. Servicemen were friendly and did a great job installing my garage cabinets.

We received prompt, professional, friendly service from Tooling Around Handyman Service. I was going to replace a small dog door with a much larger dog door when I ran into problems that were beyond my knowledge. So with a hole in my wall and not knowing exactly how to proceed, I contacted Tooling Around Handyman Service for help and they did not disappoint. Not only did they respond in a timely, professional manner, they were able to show up and finish the install on the exact same day (no large holes in my wall for a long time) and at a very reasonable rate. Cory showed up and finished the install. He seems to really know what he's doing. He's very profedsional, knowledgeable and friendly. I am so glad I made the call. I would highly recommend Tooling Around to anyone who is in need of handyman service!!!! read more

Toolin' Around Handyman Services - XXL dog door installed by Tooling Around Handyman Service (pencil marks made by me). - Handyman Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Great all around. This business is owned by a Husband and Wife but is growing and adding new employees. The first great thing that set this company apart was how prompt Nicole was at responding to Yelp messages and text messages. Her professionalism was also appreciated. When searching for handy services, many will take a long time to respond and often won't even give you a quote. Cory did a great job with all of the tasks laid out. Since I had so many tasks requested (changing door hinges, changing cabinet hinges, mounting towel bars, changing toilet seats, mounting toilet paper rollers, etc.), I was charged an hourly rate of $65 and I felt it was fair. Unfortunately, an old glass shower door shattered when he was working on trying to remount it on an old bathtub, and I was given compensation for that. It was not his fault since the door was so old but I still appreciate the compensation for it. Work was done in a timely manner as well. This has so far been the best handy company I have worked with and highly recommend them. read more

We had Cory replace front door & add security door with framing. He also took a look at the water heater & replaced it all in one day also hauled away old water heater and door. Everything turned out great. Thanks to Toolin' Around services. We high recommend. read more

Toolin' Around Handyman Services - Old front door with framing replaced. - Handyman Near Me - Bakersfield, California

See all

Super friendly guy and got what my wife and I needed done. We had a metal gate that was opening too low to our backyard. He came out and was able to raise it to the perfect height for us. I would definitely use him again in the future. read more

Great service and very professional. Er reasonable prices. I will be using them again!

Cory and Walter were great to deal with and did a few projects for me. got my new ceiling fans installed quickly and cleanly. They also changed my 16ft high lightbulbs I didn't have a ladder to reach. read more

Cory with Toolin Around is AMAZING. He is by far the best I have ever used. He is polite, friendly, on time, keeps area clean and leaves it clean. He comes prepared with his tools and supplies and finishes the job and doesnt leave you hanging for weeks. If the job requires something he doesnt have due to it being a unique piece, he goes and gets it for you. His work ethic is above and beyond and he delivers what he would deliver to his own property, no short cuts ever. I wish everyone had his attitude and work ethics! He repaired a ceiling drywall, replaced an old deterioated door in the garage and framed out a closet for us. All jobs were excellent! I highly recommend him. read more

I had a handful of leaky faucets that needed some attention. Toolin' Around was quick to contact me, discuss my needs, and get me scheduled. I was so happy with the customer service, price, and work completed, I booked another project! Will definitely be my go-to Handyman service moving forward. read more