Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Gabriel is a great handyman and also installed some light fixtures in addition to repairing two screen doors. Will 100% be using him again in the future for any projects."
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Alexander was on time, brought the right tools, and did the work efficiently and completed the job quickly. Nice work."
+6
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Armando is very professional, and I almost did not hire him because of a previous review he had on his feedback. Therefore, I received another quote from a higher rated area contractor who also stated prices were better. The other company failed to show up as scheduled, but arrived the following day and his prices were higher than Armandos quote. He did a fantastic job, price was fair, and was promt. He is trust worthy too, I had to run to my daughters college, 3.5 hours later, I arrived back at home..everything was perfectly installed, other items working in tip-top shape. He is respectful, and he is picks up after himself (and some of my extra dog hair too). Armando is my new, go to handyman. I am sure you will find him great.. He serves the Pleasanton area toom"
+9
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"It was such a pleasure to have Gregorio come and help me with things that were needed around the house. He is a great handyman, and multitalented! I plan to hire him often!"
+1
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Nice and reliable but charge too much."
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"He was on time, very polite, and got work done quickly, and went above and beyond. Thanks!"
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I would highly recommend Gerardo for your next project or repair. He was very professional and provided quality work, very satisfied with the result. He gave me a free estimate to repair a kicked in door, and the next day he got the job done quickly and for a considerably fair price. 5 star service ?"
+1
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I needed someone to do tricky repairs on an old gate and pergola. Gonzalo and Carlis did a precise, careful job and even took great care when moving a vine growing over the pergola. Five stars!"
+29
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service would highly recommend them for any project you need."
+136
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I needed a television to be mounted on a wall. I contacted Angi and was provided with the list of professionals right away. Gilbert Maldonado Painting was on time, efficient courteous and very professional. I would definitely use this service again!"
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