We just moved into our first home and the closet shelves ripped out of the wall as we were unpacking our clothes. We reached out to Chris and heard back within an hour and setup a visit for him to make an estimate and the very next day he had a team come by to fix the 2 closets as well as repair a gap at the bottom of our fence so our dog wouldn't get out. The team he sent was really nice! They were super friendly, very careful as they moved throughout the house and the repairs are very nice quality - the new fence extension is higher quality than the rest! Chris is super knowledgable on many different aspects of home ownership including water quality, electrical and plumbing. He offered insight and we came up with a list of additional upgrades we'll slowly make to make our house a home! read more

Very professional, excellent work! I would highly recommend, 5 Stars We had Extensive water damage and a complete custom bathroom remodel. Thank you to Chris and his team for the beautiful bathroom read more

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We had Chris and his team come do some smaller jobs at our house before. I was always impressed with the attention to detail and the meticulous nature of this company and Chris' team. Had bad water damage with mold in the master bath, after the previous contractor did a hack job. There was water damage all over the shower base and even leaked out to the outside wall. Sent some pictures to Chris, he responded right away. When we got started with the project, the water damage was worse than expected. I have to say, Chris is an excellent communicator. Kept me updated with everything that was happening. Easy to reach by text. We basically had to redo the whole master because of the damage. My wife and I had no idea, but Chris and his team guided us and made great recommendations. In the end. 1) honest 2) meticulous 3) hard workers Shout out to Gabriel. He's the best. These guys are the only guys I will call for work on my house. read more

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Spoke to them in the evening. I had planned on leaving a message but they answered. Gave my info and explained I had a large list of work and he asked to call me on Monday to arrange meeting. Two weeks later its safe to assume he did not need my business. Which will be significant. In response. Thank you for responding. I wish you had been as responsive to my request as you are to this review. It's great that your business is booming however if you don't want the work, don't promise a return call or text just say it. My feelings are not hurt that you didn't need my business. However my review is entirely factual. Thanks again for responding. However the fact remains, you simply blew me off. read more

Took a bit of back n forth to get an appointment scheduled - Chris cancelled last minute , but showed up again about 40 minutes later. Even though I had already detailed all work that was to be done, and let him know that this was an urgent work, Chris seemed more interested in upselling us his 'security system', and his water purifying business, rather than the work he actually showed up for. Eventually after a week of follow up, where he was meant to get us a simple estimate for work in our property that we discussed while he was there, he has now texted me to say he's busy for the next 2 months. So why show up at my place, string me along, and not respond for a whole week and waste my time? Update: wow. Chris, you wasted our time, and tried to upsell and gave me the run around. I followed up about 4-5 times with you. Your response shows me that you think its ok to waste people's time. My review stands, and your response below characterizes your attitude towards 'customer service' for all to see! read more

I wasn't home when Chris and his partner came to install an attic fan but my wife said they were very courteous they were very cleanly and did a nice job we are very satisfied read more

Chris said he would send me estimate for work I wanted done. Never happened. I've read other reviews that reported the same. There's something off about the follow up. read more

We had 6 recessed lights and a small TV wall mount installed a couple of months ago. Chris and Justin were responsive, timely and professional. Their pricing was on par with other estimates. Most importantly, the work as exceptional! My wife and I are very satisfied, we'll definitely contact Chris again for other jobs in the future. read more

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I called Chris to ask about an estimate for shower pressure services. I gave one star because he actually picked up when I called and we had a text conversation that included a quote for his services. However, after asking him when he could come and do the work, it has been 2 days since our last communication. I was really bummed because he seemed like a reliable and nice person. I have been patiently waiting for his reply, but at this rate I will have to look for someone else. read more

Amazing handyman service from Chris and his crew. Absolutely saved my life with a complicated move I had which involved very fragile wall mirrors. Not only was he attentive, empathetic and knowledgeable but did his best to educate me on what he was doing and work around my schedule. They helped me do repairs, patch ups and removal of fragile mirrors at my old apartment, then came back the next to help set up things at my new apartment. Everyone was very friendly and professional and a pleasure to work with. Several weeks later because I knew I could trust Chris and their service, I had him come back to install physical therapy equipment mounted to my walls. Really happy with his service and highly recommend to anyone who needs a little extra communication care. Will definitely hire their services again if I have any major jobs. They handle their work with care and as long as you help equip then with as much information as possible, they will do a thorough job. read more

Chris's team installed a whole house water filtration system for us. They were responsive, efficient, clean, punctual, and polite. We are all really happy with the system clean soft water makes such a difference. read more

Update: -- I read his response, and want to point (1) I spoke on and off 1mos. He was polite but unpleasant. Then it seemed he fell off a cliff, ignoring us completely. No 'we're busy', nothing. = Unpredictable + Unreliable. 2 months I heard nothing, no response to messages/calls/VMs. (read my details below.) The day after this review went live he called me. (2) There's no 'we'. The multiple times we called/messaged, it's all Chris. Wish him all the best of luck, and hope he improves his work style. --------------- Negative 100. Skim through reviews...you'll see Many Zero rating, cushioned by 5star reviews. Someone is clearly trying to boost ratings. I called over 10 handymen, and wanted to find right person for our jobs who'd get things right (because as they say, 'if you don't have time to do it right the first time, do you have time to do it twice'). Chris has a very unpleasant attitude, but I thought 'right now I mainly care about job done well.' So talked anyway. Every time I called it felt like he was busy and was just putting up with conversations. My calls to him were scattered over a month period (as I called and had estimates from other handymen). In the beginning he called back and responded very promptly, though attitudey. His VM message notes a warranty on all their jobs. He didn't mention it, but when I brought it up, he said "yes all our jobs have 1year warranty. If it fails, we'll come take a look, and if it's because of our work, we'll replace or repair it free of charge." Well that was a bonus assurance. He does not provide free estimates. Only estimates over phone by looking at pics. Our situation was a bit confusing (dif handymen suggested different solutions), so had him explain it. He did not like that. He told me a few times "this is a small project", as if it's not worth talking about ($4-500 work). At the end of the month I said we'd move forward with him (due to some security from his warranty). Never heard back. I called, text-messaged a few times, left VMs, spread over a week. Nothing. It's been 2mos now, he never responded to anything. Then I realized, if he's flaky unpredictable with call-backs, and can so stubbornly ignore you, what's to prove he'd stick to his word and honor a 'warranty'? Prob if something breaks, we'd never hear back from him, same as we're not hearing back from him now. Very unreliable. Few of the other handymen contacted are below. These are the ones we almost went with. Many others contacted, who over the phone said they couldn't do the project so not much more interaction. -- Altadena Handyman- Ruslan, Very nice, great attitude, provides free estimates, arrived on time. Would be great to work with, however he did not do the work we needed. He works alone, and said our project needed multiple hands. -- Your Local Handyman- Chris, unpleasant, flake, do not recommend. See above. -- Nick and Sons Handyman- Nick, very nice, great attitude, also provided free estimate, arrived on time, experienced, explained well, provided advise. Although he said he'd do our project, he did not seem very experienced with it (we had an atypical job), though seemed experienced in general. We decided we'd prefer committing to someone who'd done it a lot. -- Jeff Kasper Services- Jeff, great guy, highly recommend. Also great attitude, great to work with. Said he does small to large projects, including adding rooms and such. Will prob go with him. (Found him last, via Nextdoor app.) Update: did go with him, he was Phenomenal. Skill+attitude+responsiveness. I'll be calling him for everything from now on. -- Let Jim Fix It- Jim. Also great attitude, highly recommend. Free estimates, arrived on time, was pleasant with everyone in family including kiddies. Would be happy having him help out. Said he's been in business 40years, and has "seen it all". The solution he suggested wasn't ideal, would make the kitchen layout difficult to work with. It was a tie, but ultimately we decided to go with a more workable layout. read more

We are so happy with Chris and his team. Just had our master bathroom completely remodeled, and it looks amazing, better than we imagined! Chris' team is professional, courteous, and great at their job. They are always looking out for better ways to do things, and share great ideas as they go. Chris is always willing to change the job as things go, and makes great suggestions as well. The subcontractors he hires are wonderful as well, and we always felt like he was completely on top of everything as it was going. We've used Chris before, and will definitely use him again. He always stands by his work, and sends out his crew to fix anything that's not right. He's also great in an emergency--when we had a water leak a few months back he was there the next morning and had the pipes replaced and the water damage repaired very quickly. Overall, I don't think Chris will always be the cheapest bid you find, but you really get what you pay for. Chris and his crew are all about providing amazing craftsmanship, quality materials, and professional and on-time work. read more

Don't know if their work is good or not. After I posted the job they stated they had substantial experience with the work to be done and asked for contact info. Sent requested info twice. No follow up. Waste of time. read more

Quality work & demonstrated expertise. Our newly repaired ceiling looks as good as new, and these guys promptly and safely wrapped up the job -- including an unanticipated mold removal effort -- in roughly a single work day (with a little extra time to let plaster / paint dry). The finished repairs perfectly match the rest of the ceiling. read more

I've worked with Chris on a few small projects at my mom's house while I lived out of state. He and his team were fabulous. Prompt and skilled and clean up after the job. Hence I have moved here and just worked again with Chris and his team on a water leak over a kitchen sink light and on replacing a dimmer switch. Again flawless work and Bill is the best, with the patience of Job to navigate the tricky details. I highly recommend Chris and his business. read more

Needed a door installation. I know I had asked him to install in without the door jam, sounding odd and stuff but the door installation went great. He installed the lock and knob and weather proofed it. This is not a simple task at all. I plan to call for jobs in the future. read more

I've worked with a good number of handymen, plumbers, general contractors, etc. I usually don't trust them due to a few bad experiences. But Chirs is very trustworthy. He came by to fix a leaking drain. He quickly figured out what was, gave me an overview of what was wrong and went to go buy the parts needed. He had everything up and running in no time. He's was on time and was very knowledgeable (I know because I asked him 104 questions while he was here) and very professional. I highly recommend using his services when you are in need. read more

I think it is pretty funny when someone gets a bad review not for their actual work but because someone didn't think that they answered their phone quickly enough. I called Chris because I had a house full of projects and needed someone who could be flexible enough to handle plumbing as well as electrical issues and could also do carpentry. I have hired contractors before and found that they generally just know how to delegate to subcontractors and pad their invoices. Chris, however, can do all the projects himself. He is an honest, hard working, friendly and capable guy who knows what he is doing and charges his clients reasonably. For those reasons, he is in high demand. I have suggested that he get a phone service since his phone rang almost constantly while he was working and he spent his breaks calling people back. For the people who can't reach him immediately, keep trying. I will never even consider using another handyman for my home projects even if that means I have to wait - Chris and his crew are worth it! read more

I've had Chris and his crew come out twice now and am beyond pleased with their service. On time, courtesy, competent, and reasonably priced. We'll be calling back for a lot more jobs soon! read more

Worked with Rudi on a closet conversion to two work stations. He was reliable, professional, knowledgeable and did a great job! I would highly recommend Rudi if you need some projects at the office or home. read more

I needed a good handyman to give me a bid for a property that I was selling in Silverlake. The sellers contractor was out of the country and there was a long punchlist of items that needed to be completed. I had two contractors come out to give a bid. One guy just quoted me a price after the tour, without taking any notes. The price was really low, but I got the impression that his work might be suspect. Your Local Handyman, Inc took careful notes and gave me a credible bid. In fact, the Buyers got a bid and that contractor came in at almost double. It really freaked the buyer out. With my bid, it helped me calm the buyer down and prove to the buyers that this was a credible bid. This guy does great work and I will definitely use them again. They are already slated in my mind as the go to contractor in the NE LA area. If you are thinking of getting work done, you can be sure that these guys will do a great job. read more

Chris and his team did a bathroom remodel in my townhouse. We had been talking with Chris on and off for a while (we were dragging our feet) and when we decided to pull the trigger, Chris jumped on it and got started demo literally the next day. We realized in the process that we had some insect and mold issues, which Chris was extremely responsive about and worked with the exterminator to coordinate timing. Once all the demo was done and they got to work on the tub and tile, everything went pretty smoothly. We ran into the normal bumps along the way, but Chris and I spoke nearly every day and was at our house a couple of times per week checking on his team's progress. The costs are reasonable and extremely transparent. We are really happy with the outcome of our bathroom and Chris will be the first and only call we make as we decide on the next project that we undertake. read more

Chris and his crew installed three custom doors in our hacienda house in Sierra Madre; the doors had to be patched/cut in shape, the frames sanded and stained, the door stops stained, and all the above, including the hardware (handles, rails, deadbolts etc) had to be installed. On the same time, we were expecting a newborn within a week or two. The did a phenomenal job, they were punctual, careful, accommodating -- and made sure that the baby's space remained clean and dust free. I have so many more projects for them at home -- we now have a great handyman crew and all we missing is the cash :) Thanks guys, see you soon ! read more

The job was replacing an exhaust bathroom fan. The price $350 without painting, just primer of the patched area. I feel it was on the high side since I got other quotes as well. Two guys came, but Chris was not one of them. A little disappointed, but that's OK. Both guys were polite, professional, clean clothing, clean van. They showed up exactly on time for the appointment. About the work: It was done well, everything looks very good. The reason I didn't agree for them to do the painting is because Chis was asking $150 to paint the ceiling only on approx. 10' x 6' large bath. The only complaint I have (hence the 4 stars) was that it took two guys a whole day to replace a bath fan. I will use them again and recommend them to other readers. read more

Hey Yelpers, once again I'm hosting a special guest, Maria's Mom: "I cannot say enough about Chris and his business, Your Local Handyman. He installed a window a/c unit in a living room and a new electrical outlet in a bedroom. He was professional, efficient, and very knowledgeable about every aspect of the job. I especially appreciated the way he explained details and presented options that were understandable. It has been my experience to employ many workmen for various tasks. I would rate Chris very highly as a talented craftsman who takes pride in his work. In addition he is pleasant and calm - even when crawling under a house twice in ninety degree weather. The work was completed in a timely manner; everything was tidied up before he left. I hope to continue to use his services and would not hesitate to recommend him to others. Thanks, Chris, for bringing the cool!" No, Maria's Mom, thank YOU for bringing the knowledge. This work was done for me & I now have a/c (!) and another electrical outlet; I've also got Chris on speed dial. read more

I have hired Chris for numerous jobs at my home. His latest work was installing a whole house filter and water softener. What a difference this makes in the quality of my water. Chris did an excellent job with the installation and came back to help me with the filter change. In just 6 months, the picture shows you how much debris had been filtered out of the water. Chris is great, personable, professional, clean and very trust worthy. I would highly recommend him for any work you need done for your home. read more

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Chris and his assistant corrected some water damage to wall in a home rental. My property manager (Nick b.-see his review below...I'm a unhappy tenant, not his friend) allowed a new wall ac unit to be incorrectly placed after my office flooded. My office flooded and I had to refrain from using the ac unit during record breaking heat. In comparison to many other estimates, Chris offered a very reasonable price. He was able to quickly assess the problem, document all damage, reinstall the ac until and leave the wall in pristine condition. A day and a half worth of proposed work turned into 3 days worth of work. Chris even came in on his day off. The wall looks better than ever. I found Chris to be extremely professional and approached despite the circumstances. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chris to address water damage. I would give him 10 stars if I could. read more

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I needed to get some ballasts replaced for two light fixtures at work. I called Chris after reading the reviews here on Yelp and wasn't disappointed. He was able to come out the same day and get the job done quickly and efficiently. I had called a couple of electricians the week prior and couldn't get either one to come out or even follow through with a phone call and quote. Chris was upfront with his charges and very reasonably priced. I even got a discount for mentioning I found him through Yelp. I will definitely recommend him for jobs big and small. I will be calling him to do some work on my apartment soon. I know he is fair and trustworthy now! read more

Chris remodeled my kitchen and was absolutely stellar! Not only did he finish on time but worked with me on keeping my low budget on track. He was very professional. He found work arounds during remodel "crises" and when the granite was improperly installed he called the owner of the granite company to make sure they would be out immediately to put a brand new piece in. I have since used him at my duplex to fix leaks, install new air conditioning units along with all sorts of other small jobs. This guy is someone you need to keep on speed dial! read more

I am always nervous when hiring handymen to work on my house, as I have had mixed results in the past. I called Chris based on his yelp reviews, and I wasn't disappointed. He is professional, knowledgeable, conscientious and very nice. He did some electrical work for me, then Installed an attic fan. I will definitely be using him for all my future projects and would recommend him. An added bonus is his very good assistant, Justin. They are both so nice. Always left everything clean. Chris is also very good at making suggestions, based on the age and condition of what he sees in your home. read more

I was truly disappointed in working with Chris on a potential project. Having called about a week in advance to schedule an appointment, Chris forgot to show up that night! Two stars, since Chris still made the drive over after I had initiated contact. The second time I was disappointed was not hearing back for a quote after more than 2 weeks, after being told he'd get back around a week time. A good handyman is one who communicates well with his clients, is professional and respects appointment times, and follows through with his word. We all know that a handyman can be quite busy, but even a simple "I just can't do it, or my apologies, this estimate will take longer than anticipated" would suffice. Despite good review on some end results, Chris needs to work on professionalism. read more

Chris and his team installed a pair of through-the-wall AC units for us last week. They were polite, very fast, efficient and all-round a top-notch outfit -they are always my first choice for any contractor work. I have had the privilege of his services in the past with another property and he is consistent, very knowledgeable and provides a sense of confidence which is well deserved. I highly recommend Chris and Your Local Handyman. read more

Great work from Chris and team. His team installed a hard-pipe dryer vent through our attic and moved an outlet over (and came in 50+% under the other estimate I got). Work was timely, clean, solid and started right as scheduled. Will definitely call him first for future worki. Only feedback I could give would be to be more proactive on communication - few times I had to make phone calls to follow up on scheduling . But no problem, Chris always picked up on the first ring and gave good detail whenever requested. read more

I had an unfortunate incident happen in my home that caused fire and water damage which destroyed my guest bathroom and water damage to my bedroom and garage. I hired Chris to do the remodel/reconstruction in my home. He did an excellent job. All of his work was completed in the most efficient possible way. His work is impeccable. Chris is very skilled and detailed in the work he performs. I would recommend him to all of my friends and family. Thank you, Chris, for making my house beautiful. read more

I called to schedule twice. The first time he said he would come after 5. Did not show up or call to cancel. The second time I called again given the good reviews he has. He told me he'd come around noon. Again, did not show up and did not call me to cancel either. read more

I needed to have my kitchen ceiling fluorescent lights fixed so I called "Your Local Handyman ". Chris, the owner advised me that my light fixtures were too old due to parts were obsolete (lights were too old). Chris stated he can replace my old lights with LED ceiling lights and it can be done the very next morning. I texted Chris back the go ahead and he sent me the estimated invoice via text. Love this technology. Next morning two well groomed technician came to my house on time. They introduced themselves, I showed them to my kitchen. I explained to them what I would like them to and the two generally said no problem and went right to work. It's than two hours they were done and they even cleaned up they're mess. Fantastic! The two technicians were straight forward with their work, quick and even jovial. Good people. I am happy with "your Local Handyman " and I'll recommend them to anyone who is looking for straight forward and quick work. Good people. My name is Fred Nava and I'm a satisfied customer. read more

I've called him twice, about 2-3 months apart. He never returned my calls. He is too arrogant to call to let you know that he is too busy to take new jobs/clients. read more

Are you having trouble finding a good handyman, like I did? You can stop now, because Chris and his crew will take care of your projects with first class work. His prices are fair; his crew is exceptional; the work done is top notch. The crew did a number of jobs for us: removing sconces, installing LED Retro Can Lights and dimmers, repairing a fireplace brick, repairing siding, painting a screen door, among other things. After the work was done, you would never know they were there after cleaning up - except for the improvements on our house. Thank you Chris and team!! read more

I initially called Your Local Handyman for a plumbing issue. Chris was so knowledgable, polite and reasonably priced that he's been working on my home for the last month. Chris takes the time to explain the issue and how he is going to repair/replace things; what works best and also points out things that need to be done repaired or replaced in the future. So far I've had plumbing done along with repairing of vent caps on the roof, electrical (rewiring), vent hood replaced in kitchen and front door and back door replaced with new locks. Given the long to do list and a new homeowner at that, having 'Your Local Handyman' work on my home has made home owning less stressful. I'm so satisfied with the work Chris has done that he is currently working on a partial re-model of my bathroom. read more