Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Great service and very professional"
Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Abe's Handyman Services. He was very polite. Explain what needed to be done and was done in a timely manner. I since recommended him to a few friends."
Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Working with Dayron was really smooth! He gets the job done and does great quality work. Plus, heâ s super personable and makes you feel taken care of. Iâ d absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of a handyman."
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Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We asked this handyman to install a grab bar for our shower stall. He initially came with his own bar, but we asked him please to please substitute with a different one that we selected, and he graciously obliged. He did a very nice job overall."
Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Armando is by far, the best handyman I've ever hired. He spent an entire day helping me get my new home move-in ready. He was punctual, friendly, and super handy. I'm relieved to have found such a professional and qualified handyman. I will most definitely be hiring him again."
+9
Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I would hire Kevin and Alejandro again in a second! I felt very confident with their knowledge of what they were doing, and trusted that they were giving me the most fair deal. They even gave me discounts when they realized the work wouldn't require all that we had discussed. They were thorough, efficient, and of high quality. I am so glad I worked with them, because now I will reach out to them for any handyman need in the future."
+74
Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Overall Felipe and his staff provide excellent customer service and their work is outstanding. The company’s costs are very reasonable and we will definitely use them again. I would recommend you hire this company for handyman services."
+26
Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Elmar and his team helped us with the restoration of our deck. It was it bad shape, he explained the process thoroughly and with pictures of the damage he found. Job was executed in a timely manner and we are left with a beautiful deck we can enjoy with our family this upcoming summer. Definitely will recommend for any services you might need."
+5
Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great experience, called me shortly after posting project, flexible and accommodating was able to do a next day appointment. Arrived right on time and was fast and efficient, various projects, hanging shades/ fixing hinges etc."
Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Alex did fantastic work! My husband died recently and I don't even know some of the safety/efficiency systems he had in place. Alex came pretty quickly, listened to me to figure out what needed to be done, and then he did the repairs extremely fast and well. I highly recommend him!"
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