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Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor

Handyman Service, Commercial Handyman for Multiple Small Projects Service,

About us

Balboa & Sons Handyman Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 28 years of experience serving an Fernando and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
Emergency services offered
26 years of experience

Services we offer

Handyman

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.440 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

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Showing 1-25 of 40 reviews
Caludia P.
Jun 2021
0.5
Handyman Service
This contractor befriended us gave deposit pushed install date and then disappeared and blocked our numbers.

C S.
Aug 2020
4.5
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
They were on time and did a very professional job of installing my shed. I was very impressed with how they leveled the ground and put paves down before the shed was installed. I would recommend them

Liz C.
Jun 2020
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great work on time very happy with what was done great prices

Cindy G.
Jun 2020
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Extremely professional and very prompt. The handyman Carlos was very thorough and worked efficiently. A 10!

Joe B.
May 2020
1.0
Handyman Service
$120
Did not finish the jobe
Response from Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor
"The job was done, after it, he asked if I could patch where he had removed a door where the hinges were, just so he won't see the where the hinges were. I said ok, I'll patch them, I explained to him **you are going to need to sand after it dries**. I let him know that he should do it In a day or two when it was dry. That was a favor for him, just to patch it. He expected something different. I don't work for free."

Nicole B.
May 2020
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great experience! Very happy!

Fritz M.
Feb 2020
0.5
Handyman Service
We bought our house and closed escrow in August 2019. Carlos was recommended to us. At first, he did well and was able to do various jobs at the old house we sold. Because of that, we decided to use him for other improvement projects in our new house. He did various jobs such as electrical, recessed lights, doors, switches, etc. We ended up paying him all the agreed costs ahead of time before he finished all the agreed jobs. As soon as he was able to get all the money agreed upon, he was gone!!!! He would not return calls, jobs we agreed to get done is not done! He would not return our calls, and he took off with all the money!!! DO NOT USE HIM! HE AND HIS SONS ARE A LIE!!! They may know how to do handy jobs, but THEY CANNOT BE TRUSTED!!! THEY WILL LIE TO YOU OF YOUR AND LEAVE WITH THE MONEY!!! Check his YELP reviews! He did it someone else! I was not the only victim!
Response from Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor
"Sorry you feel that way, customers might think that when we discussed an idea they put in their mind that we are going to do it. we finish all we were pay for. if any other project you had in mind we talked about it, we didn't agree to do it at any time, we always finish all our projects in a timely manner, sorry you had a wrong thought about any other project. I understand it must be the wrong impression in your mind."

Jorge R.
Feb 2020
0.5
Balboa & Sons Handyman Services out of San Fernando,CA. Run the other way !!!! I used Carlos for many months after a client of mine hired him on Home Advisor. I'm a real estate agent who manages properties and would use Carlos for many different jobs for my clients and even used him for one of my houses. Well it all went left when I hired him to do a remodel of a rental that I had purchased. We agreed on what he was going to do and agreed on a set price and time frame. I purchased the house 11-22-19 and he advised me that he would be able to be done by 1-1-2020. Well fast forward to 2-10-2020. He was 75 % done and 100% paid and he completely walked out on the job. I gave him an opportunity to finish what we had agreed on and even resorted to treating him to take him to court and he still didn't show. I paid him over $15,000.00. Worst part is that he knew that my new tenants were moving on 2-1-2020. He left without installing the backsplash in the kitchen ,charged me for the dishwasher and never bought it, on top of other things he didn't finish . Learning lesson for me. Don't pay in full until job is done. Everytime he would ask for another payment I would Zelle it to him with no hesitation. I just hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. If this review prevents it from happening to anyone else. I have done my job.
Response from Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor
"Customer's wanted more done aside from our discussion upon taking the job. we did 1, 1,900 sqrt of tile flooring with removal of existing floor, painted all 4 bedrooms and living, family room, kitchen cabinets painted. new vanity on 2 bathrooms, reglaced both showers. new toilets. new fans on all bedrooms. and he thought that 15,000 was enough for all of it just 1900 sqft of flooring at $10 per sqft is 19,000 he wanted all of it done for less. I'm sorry, we don't work for free. Sorry that you think that way. Try not to take advantage of people."

Jill L.
Dec 2019
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carlos is so professional. Excellent communication and always in time. His work is beautiful and so professional. Fast and neat too!

Armida N.
Aug 2019
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Contractor was very accommodating. The job was done in a reasonable time and the end product was excellent.

Joseph C.
Aug 2019
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro

Violet S.
Jul 2019
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
everything got done

Vikki M.
Jul 2019
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carlos is nice and very responsive. Good quality work and I will be a repeat client should I need his services again.

Nancy M.
Jul 2019
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,400
Absolutely luv his attitude and his quality of work is outstanding!

Diana K.
Mar 2019
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carlos was sent from God. I was in a bind and had several projects that needed to be completed within a months time for an inspection. He came when he said he would, he was able to handle the Tenants very professional and he took control of this project knowing the importance. I was very proud of him and impressed how he was able to get in each unit and get each project completed without so much as a hiccup. Everything on the project list was completed in time and looked great. Carlos was even able to walk the inspector around the apartment units. One inspection and it passed with flying colors. I just wish I had more work for him to do to keep him. He is one in a million and a keeper. I recommend him a thousand percent. Diana

Bruce M.
Dec 2018
5.0
Commercial Handyman for Multiple Small Projects Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Super nice and competent. Quoted me a flat price, which I appreciated.

Ken P.
Nov 2018
4.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1
carlos did a great job would hire them again

Sonia W.
Nov 2018
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
very clean professional perfect work I can't ask for more

Greg B.
Oct 2018
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
I could not write a more positive review. I called in the morning and had the job done by that evening. Great work and great attitude. Was able to to his and and even fix all of my mistakes. Would highly recommend this service!

Dawn H.
Oct 2018
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carlos & Alejandro are super nice and got everything done for me fast and for a fair price.

Karyn P.
Oct 2018
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very friendly and prompt. Thank you Carlos

Katherin M.
Oct 2018
0.5
Handyman Service
When Carlos and his son first arrived they were eager and cooperative. He told us all the things they could do. I looked forward to a long relationship. However, it soon became apparent that 8 o'clock became 10 o'clock or not at all. Excuses became the norm. When he did show up to do the work, he was good at what he did. In the end he took my materials and it has been over a month. He won't return my phone calls. I gave him the benefit of the doubt with texts and phone calls. I paid him in full and I can't finish the work because he has my materials. He has now created more work for me that isn't done.
Response from Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor
"We are sorry for your inconvenience. We were paid for the work we did. The last part of the work you are referring to we did not get paid or receive any money for it. That was an add on. We take pride in what we do. We make sure that all our customers are happy All the years of working I've never had a complaint or an unhappy customer, we never take money up front until work is completed so we can avoid situations like this one. I'm sure we'll come to a solution. Thank you."

Jozo B.
Oct 2018
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
The staff is very pleasant and professional. They take pride in their work and did an awesome job.

Ira S.
Oct 2018
5.0
Handyman Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$780
In addition to the quality of the work, Carlos ispersonable, careful, friendly, and “neatness counts”. I plan to have him do future projects.

Maxie J.
Oct 2018
5.0
Commercial Handyman for Multiple Small Projects Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional and efficient work they had done.
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FAQ

Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

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Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor offers free project estimates.

No, Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor offers emergency services.

No, Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor does not offer warranties.