Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"John is a friendly, multi-faceted professional who does quality work. I will hire him for all future projects. You should also do so."
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very nice gentleman. Helpful and accommodating. very nice disposition. willing to return and finish the project since we were short one piece of equipment! Certainly would call on him again for another handyman project!"
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Fast, friendly service! Highly recommend."
Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excellent work by an outstanding individual. On time, hard working and honest. The best!"
Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent. On time. Worked quick. Polite"
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1982
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 35 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as, our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Assemble a Sauna. A very complicated job. He did a wonderful job. Very thorough and complete."
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Antonio was prompt, courteous and provided excellent service. I was thoroughly pleased with his work. Would definitely use his services again."
Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Jose Chacon has done several small and bigger jobs for us. The biggest was building a stone walkway on a steep hill. They leveled the path, cut the stone, installed the stone and the edging. On time and on budget, and it has held up great over two years. He has also installed a wood hand railing and hot water heater and toilet, power-washed, and replaced rotting wood on a pergola. All very well done!"
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Throughout our project, their general construction services were consistently professional and reliable. They managed every detail flawlessly, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish."
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