Bakari quoted a fair price for the plumbing work, and he was on time and finished the job quickly. When a complication came up in the repair, he explained it in advance, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend, and I would definitely work with him again. read more

My experience working with Bakari was stellar. He was incredibly communicative and was exactly on time. He was quiet and very respectful. I initially hired him for a specific job (installing a video doorbell), but because of the minimum price, he advised me to think of other small tasks to get good value for the call. The doorbell was a bit tricky but he followed some troubleshooting steps online and got it working. He resealed a part of my shower that was leaking and checked and repainted the baseboard that had water damage and then fixed several spots on the walls in two rooms that had been damaged by furniture. I was quite satisfied with all that he did, and I mentioned offhandedly as he was leaving that I would have him return to troubleshoot an electronic faucet that wasn't working off the wall outlet, one that two other contractors had looked at and failed to repair. Instead of coming back another time, he took another ten minutes and actually fixed it! On top of all this, he has the cutest hand held vacuum and cleaned up after himself. I will definitely be bringing him back for future odd jobs and highly recommend him. read more

Bakari is delightful, professional, clean and efficient. We had a random list of repair items - from a leaning fence that needed reinforcement to a bathroom ceiling that needed plaster and painting, to a shower door that needed rims changed. he even replaced sprinkler heads on our 14 foot ceiling! He rented the higher ladder needed and even purchased the matching paint we did not have on hand. We HIGHLY recommend his services. read more

Bakari can do it all and do it all quickly and adeptly. Will only work with him on the projects we need done. Highest recommendation.

First time having Bakari helping--great to work with in every way. Arrangements for scheduling were smooth and easy. Within his $300 minimum, he completed the following: Reattached four honeycomb blinds downstairs that I and my friends couldn't figure out how to reattach; rehung two wall-attached reading lamps, 2 paintings and a wall clock; Reattached towel bar that broke out of the wall; fixed bathroom fan that stopped working; oiled bathroom squeaky door hinge; Replaced faucet with one I'd prepurchased, offering first to see if our rickety one was fixable (it turned out not to be); glued faceplate covering a stove knob; Created a garage door handle to pull to open door if power failure (he made a rustic wood handle by cutting a straight branch he found on the property and attached with string--I quite like it). (Public Service Announcemenet: if you keep your car in a garage, make sure you know how to open its front door in case you need to evacuate when power is off.) Thrilled to find someone so capable and pleasant to help with these things. read more

The best handyman ever! We had Bakari come out on two different days to tackle projects around our house. He did a fantastic job on repairing drywall, painting, electrical, replacing a screen, fixed blind cord anchors, repairing our gate and more. Could not recommend him more highly. read more

Bakari knocked off all 8 items on my fix-it list in under 8 hours, from a new light switch, to front door adjustments, caulking, weather-stripping, baseboard repair, etc. He worked hard and fast and seemed to be one of these rare people who can look at something and immediately figure out how it's supposed to work and how the parts are supposed to interact. Best of all, he had good ideas about what would look best and what type of product would work best for a specific task. If you want a top notch handyman who's also smart and personable, he's your man. read more

Talk about someone who understands the assignment. Bakari doesn't tell you what he can't do or what you shouldn't do; rather, he tells you what it takes to get the job done. He's a nice guy. I'm so glad I made his acquaintance. read more

After almost seven years (see previous review), we had Bakari help us again with a series of problems. And like seven years ago, he was great: repaired broken Roman shades, replaced an awkwardly installed faucet and addressed a leak on another, helped to figure out how to replace (or not quite replace) old ceiling lights, fixed a sliding door, and helped with a bunch of other things. In a single day, charging a super generous hourly rate. I recommend him without any reservations. read more

Bakari has plowed through my never ending to-do lists of large and small household repairs and improvements and it's some of the best money I've ever spent. In a world where the help you pay for isn't always that helpful, Bakari is a breath of fresh air. He takes care of problems instead of leaving me with new ones, and the cost is quite reasonable and never leaves me in shock. Example: I wanted a new heating duct from the furnace. The plumber who replaced my furnace wanted $700 for this. For $500 Bakari did that job plus several other items that were in my to do list that day. I have no qualms having him in my house; he is respectful, unobtrusive, and trustworthy. read more

This Veggie powered handyman is a treasure. We haven't found anything that he can't do well. He is a very competent, gifted, and conscientious very handy man, who knows his stuff. I hesitate to share my handyman in the fear that he will become too busy, and hence unavailable, but taking a chance that it will help my neighbors and Bakari, I will wholeheartedly recommend his services. He is bright perspicacious, courteous, listens very well, careful, wise, and hard-working. I say that as a licensed construction worker in the trade for over 40 years (but now completely retired). A man for all seasons and a blessing. read more

Picked the middle rating because haven't dealt with him and review won't go through without rating. Just got a disconnect recording for this number. Just found this note on his web site: "I don't have a receptionist, so email is easier than phone." read more

Bakari is so, so friendly and a pleasure to work with. I hired him to help me transport some furniture that I bought, and I was happy to find that not only was he super professional, he was also chatty in the best of ways. Talk about a wonderful welcome to Emeryville! Bakari charges $30 (soon to be $40 as of Jan. 2015) an hour + $1/mile for moving help. If you're low-income, he's willing to work with you and reduce the cost by $10. Even without the discount, though, BioDiesel Hauling is EASILY the least expensive moving truck in the area. He was also able to help me out on super short-notice, which was really lovely. I will be happy to hire him again for future work. I will note that his biodiesel truck, while green, is a serious clunker. Seriously, it's the noisiest, most rattly vehicle I've ever had the honor of riding in. Not gonna lie, I kinda loved it, so no complaints here! read more

Awesome help. The company charges cheaper than the typical disposal hauling services. Help him out, the job gets done quicker and he charges less. He charges honest rates too cheap, to the point I wonder how he is still in business in a high cost of living area. read more

Bakari first moved me out of a loft in Jack London Square in 2006. Since then, he's been my go-to guy for all sorts of domestic projects. He has installed ceiling fans, fixed fences, re-belted and re-programmed a broken treadmill, fixed a jammed and bent garage door - and that's for starters. He has also hauled away stuff I didn't want/need anymore and has either sold it, donated it, or recycled it; making a trip to the landfill is *always* the dreaded last option for him. Bonus points that Bakari is a nice trustworthy guy who knows a lot of interesting stuff :) Above all else, I just never worry when I call him over because I am confident he can figure out whatever I throw at him and that's why he deserves FIVE BIG FAT STARS. read more

Very responsive, friendly. Hardworking. He installed my bathroom vanity, removed my fireplace, installed a new light fixture, put up some drywall (all in a day!) Very honest and he will tell you if he won't be able to do anything. read more

What can I say? Bakari is AMAZING. I honestly wish that we were allowed to give more stars. All of the reviews here are spot on. Bakari is almost unbelievably efficient. I had four tasks that needed accomplishing. Two other handymen told me the tasks would require 2 men, take 4 hours, and cost $450. Bakari finished in about 1.5 hours and charged a much more reasonable rate. I wish I could have afforded to tip more, because DAMN, he deserved it. Love his attitude, his skill, and his commitment to being environmentally friendly. You can bet that I will not be calling anyone else when I need a task competed...why would I? I've found the only handyman I will ever need. Thanks Bakari!! I will recommend you to literally everyone. read more

Talk about amazing! I give Bakari a varied list of tasks, and he just tackles them all with ease and a cheerful attitude. For instance, in just one visit last week he installed stair railings (a rather complex task), installed a cat door, installed a door knob, repaired a leaky faucet, fixed an electrical outlet, cut boards to fit a bookcase, drilled holes for the additional shelves, installed new (stronger and anchored) curtain brackets on four windows, hung blinds and advised me on a larger repair issue. read more

Bakari is the best! He helped me with a few house projects (shelving, etc) - great to work with - I especially like that he drives an efficient vehicle fueled by biodiesel. Great reasonable rates, great response time - great communicator! I will use him again for moving and other build projects! read more

Thanks for your awesome service, this was the most stress free move ever...and that's saying a lot for someone who's moved 24 times in the past 10 years. read more

Class act. Discovered a couch from their salvage selection on Craigslist. Great price and they delivered. Come to find out it was labeled wrong on the ad and wasn't what I was looking for. Never the less they offered me solutions and when those didn't meet my needs they offered to pick it back up and refund the purchase price. I will recommend this place to friends and always keep them in mind for my needs! You feel respected and not cheated which in my mind makes good business. read more

Bakari just resolved years of issues around my place in a matter of 3 hours!! Every single random thing I threw at him, he figured it out in a matter of minutes. Seriously, it was amazing, he is amazing! He even stayed late although he had dinner plans to finish everything. If I ever have a fix-it problem again, I know who to call! Reasonable prices, friendly and quality service - you just can't go wrong!! read more

Our front porch had, we thought, a few boards that had dry rot and needed replacement. The evening before Bakari came we moved the plants and stuff off the porch and we could see the dry rot had done more damage than we'd thought. When Bakari tested each board we found the whole porch, basically, needed to be rebuilt. Bakari just went right to work and by the end of the day he had built us a new porch, alone! After that big job, he then fixed a problem we had on our back deck. He is efficient, knowledgeable, thorough, scrupulously honest, and always pleasant. He also gave us a lot of good advice. Bakari is outstanding! read more

Bakari is excellent at what he does. Honest, efficient, discounts for bike riders - what more could you want? I highly recommend him - and not just on Yelp, but to friends, family, and random people on the street. read more

Bakari helped us dispose of an old sofa, ottoman, and garage door opener rails. The sofa and ottoman were easy enough, but Bakari really got after it with the rails. They were probably 12-15 ft long, so he needed to bend the metal rails to better get them in his struck. It was quite the sight to see him "supermanning" this long piece of metal between the truck bed and our driveway. But he got it done. Quick, efficient, and on time. We will use Bakari again should we need similar services. read more

I don't even want to write this review because I don't want Bakari to get so busy that he is not available when I need him, but I have to admit he is my go to guy - does everything and does it well and efficiently. He has worked on multiple and very diverse projects for me and I could not be more pleased with the results. read more

We used his services to caulk our concrete porch. He also advised us on our stuck windows which were driving us crazy. Very happy and will continue to use. read more

Ack! -- I hate to give any business 5 stars! I mean, if a place or person is good enough to be that worthy, then i don't want them to get so much business that they won't be available to me when i need them! But what the hell -- Bakari already has a solid 5 stars from others, so i might as well add my experience. I needed several different small jobs done here, so of course a handyman was what i needed. (i'm not rich enough to hire several different people, one for each type of repair, & pay the kind of rates licensed contractors charge; & quite frankly i don't want to deal with all that -- it's hard enough to find one contractor who's both honest & competent.... Yeah, i've had some pretty nasty experiences with contractors. But that's not why i'm writing this, except that hiring Bakari was such a relief from all that nonsense, those haughty attitudes & bad work.) I contacted about 1/2 dozen handymen who were highly rated. Seems most folks who get high enough ratings to get a lot of work lose their sense of courtesy, not even bothering to reply unless you're offering to pay them for a big enough job to keep them fat & happy for a while ...at least that's the only reason i can figure why the majority just didn't even bother to respond; only a couple said they were too busy to get to me or mine was too small a job for them now that they got big jobs. Even the guy who was the highest rated when i needed some work a few years ago didn't respond at all. Bakari did, & he was very straightforward & professional. But much as lack of courtesy irks me, doing good work in a timely manner is what's most important when one needs repairs. Here too Bakari was excellent. I'm writing this a while after i hired him, so i'm a bit fuzzy on the details, but i do remember that he seemed to really know his stuff (for a wide variety of repairs & questions about possible future repairs), did all the work efficiently, & his work was well done. His hourly rate, while higher than some of the reviews from earlier, is still, from what i know, below the other highly-rated people. However, he does charge both time & mileage for getting to & from the work-site, which was new to me, in the limited experience i've had hiring a handyman (in one instance) & getting quotes from others. Since i'm in central Oakland & didn't have any huge jobs, that meant i paid an effective rate significantly higher than his stated hourly rate, for the amount of time spent working here. However, while i'm loath to give five-star reviews to ANY business unless i consider it unusually good in EVERY respect, i'm still willing to give Bakari the 5 stars, both because the bottom line still wasn't more than i would've paid someone with a higher hourly rate and (hopefully) his charging mileage & travel time perhaps means it allows him to still be of service to those of us who don't have all-day jobs, since he doesn't lose any money by going to several places in one day. If so, i'm willing to pay the extra to get his good work & good attitude (& support his approach to business & green-thinking, if you will). Unfortunately, it also means that for someone like me, who's trying to live on a very slim Social Security "retirement" (never planned on retiring; one might say the big banks driving the whole economy off the cliff a few years ago retired me -- left me with no market for my skills, it seems, so i've been limited to volunteer work), i'll have to keep putting off some of the big repairs & have to hold off hiring Bakari until i have a long enough list of smaller items to do that the travel expense is a less significant part of his total bill. But if he's still around & still available to those of us who need to limit our repairs as much as possible, i'll have no hesitancy in looking to him before even considering others. He's worth it. ...But if all of you out there, after reading how pleased i was with his work, hire him for enough long jobs to take him effectively off the market for small repairs that folks like i can afford, then i'll deny i ever said any of this. read more

I had called 3 other handymen who had come by or seen the pictures I sent and never followed up. Bakari answered my email by the evening, agreed to do the work, fixed my fence, the porch roof and the fascia boards very efficiently and quickly. Figured out small glitches in quick order. And he is so pleasant! What a nice guy. What good work! You should hire him! 5 stars+ read more

I almost feel like we've found a unicorn. We've been searching for a reliable and competent handyperson for a while and have tried a number of folks before finding Bakari. He installed a ceiling fan, did some interior work on a new skylight, and more. In all of this he was competent, principled, and great to work with. We will definitely be calling on his services again. read more

I have used this local and green business for a decade. I am certain I would have broken half my household goods, or gone insane, if it had not been for biodieselhauling's outstanding service and excellent skill set. I have made several moves in the past 10 years, used biodieselhauling every time!. The pricing is not only fair but also an outstanding value no matter what your income and car situation may be; and the week by week availability posted on the google calendar makes scheduling a snap. I recommend biodieselhauling and its owner without hesitation. read more

Really positive experience. I had Bakari pick up 4 bales of hay from Biodiesel Oasis and deliver them. I told him he could just place them in my yard and I would get to them when I got home but Bakari went the extra mile to stack them neatly by the side of the house. Really appreciate it, Bakari, and I will keep you in mind for myself and others. read more

Bakari is all the things you'd want in a handyman/jack of all trades. He is responsive, courteous, resourceful, and prompt. Bonus: He's a super interesting guy. Some nice neighbors gave me their refrigerator which was significantly larger and fancier than my own. Fitting it in my kitchen necessitated widening an alcove by several inches. The more worrisome part of the job, however, involved getting this bigger fridge upstairs without scratching walls and, frankly, getting it through doors. Bakari was unfazed. He removed the doors from the refrigerator as well as my front door and then, in a Herculean feat, got this oversized appliance up my stairs with only the help of a dolly. He also offered helpful advice on how long to let the new fridge sit before plugging it in so its fluids could settle after the jostling of moving it. Bakari also recommended that I let the new unit get properly chilled before I transferred over my food from the old fridge (better for the compressor). I'd work with Bakari again in a second. Great guy with stellar integrity. read more

Bakari did some handyman duties at my home today. He was calm, friendly, and organized. He went over my list with me to make sure he understood what I was looking for and to confirm I had all the needed supplies, which made everything super efficient. He was diligent in making sure each task was done the way I wanted and, if that wasn't possible, he worked with me to find a solution. Also, his biodiesel truck is awesome! I highly recommend him. read more

Bakari is honest, hard-working, calm and trustworthy. He always gets the job done. I've recommended him to my mother, friends, etc. Plus he uses biodiesel and gives a discount to bicycle riders! read more