DON'S HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Introduction

I am able to do all kinds of construction I enjoy making people happy. i enjoy being around people i like the satisfaction on their faces when they write me the check for a job well done.

Overview

Hired 16 times

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2 employees

19 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Good 3.6

7 reviews

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Tatum P.

Mar 6, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

We started and "signed" the contract early January for a job that was to be done within a time frame of 7-10days. I had to take a week off to wait for my floor tiles and while waiting, they were working on another job for somebody else, so that meant the schedule worked out for both parties. However, as days passed, I had several requests for some days that the worker can't go to work. There were Several days that we had somebody working on our bathroom until 9.30 even 11pm. Don got upset at me for not agreeing to add $200 for installing shower subway tiles because I had sent the original pictures and actual tile sizes. He said subway tiles are tiny (my designer had to chuckle because tiny tiles are penny tiles, not common 3x6 subway shower tiles). In the end, I ended up agreeing to meet him halfway and added $100 for subway tile installation. For the shower walls, they used the purple backed gypsum and they did not waterproof the board! For something that had to be used in the shower, (I was told by several people and some internet forums) this was not how it was supposed to be done. Don assured me he has been doing this for a long time and they never had a problem. I disagreed with him but being that the tiles are up and this is a guest bathroom, I just used epoxy grout so the water does not seep inside those gypsum boards and crumble. The project had been dragging out for far too long and we are already more than a month into it, I paid the whole contracted amount and relied on the honesty system that they would be back to finish putting the toilet, cleaning the tub, fixing the electricals, etc. After 2 weeks without any commitment on finishing the project, I am terminating our contract, with them fully paid. Don did not inspect the job at the end and was only present one for ocular inspection, second for buying the stuff during the first day and third a few weeks after he was hospitalized (for diagnosis). During all those times I understood and Gave advance payments (even if the contract stated to pay only deposit and last payment when done) so he can use it for his medical expenses. I also thought he was licensed but i guess i forgot to ask him for the number and he told me he was upfront about not being licensed when we first met (I probably forgot). In summary January to march and I still had to get someone else to finish the project. I opted to pay the whole balance because frankly, I was tired of how this project had been stretching out too long. I figure I would rather pay someone else to finish the project instead of waiting for them to commit to finish it.

Details: Renovation of entire room • Update the bathroom's look • Replace bathroom furniture and fixtures • Guest (full bathroom used by guests) • House • 10 - 50 years old • 51 - 75 sq ft • Tiling • Lights • Bathtub / shower • Toilet • Sink • Vanity / medicine cabinet • Sink faucet / tub faucet / showerhead • Toilet • No existing plans, but have a good idea of what I want • No, the project is not covered by an insurance claim

Bathroom Remodel

Darrin W.

Dec 27, 2017

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Hired on Thumbtack

He cancelled shortly before our appointment to look at and quote for my fence he gave no reasons why. We set up an appointment for the following day he decides to show up 2 hours early I'm not home so I tell my wife to tell him to come back at our appointed time and he never showed up he's not professional at all

Details: Residential • Completely replace an existing fence/gate • Provide privacy • Mark property lines • Keep pets on property • Surround pool • Wood • 51 - 100 feet • 5 feet • 1 gate • I'm ready to hire the right fence pro based on price & fit

Fence and Gate Installation

Kim R.

Dec 21, 2017

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Hired on Thumbtack

Excellent to work with! Responsive, on time, great quality! I am very pleased!

Details: New installation • Window • 3-5 screens • The screen specialist travels to me

DON'S HANDYMAN SERVICES's reply

Thank you very much and I hope you have more work for us in the very new near future I will probably call you in about a week and see if you have anything going on thank you again for the 5-star rating

Screen Installation or Replacement

Jovaunte E.

Dec 19, 2017

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Hired on Thumbtack

Great service with a great price. Join showed up 30 mins early and if he needed something with to the store to get it himself.. Highly recommended

Details: Repair and/or troubleshoot issues • Fixture or outlet not working • Lights • Switches • Outlets • Outdoors • Indoors • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Condo/Apartment

DON'S HANDYMAN SERVICES's reply

Jose thank you very much for the five star rating have a great day

Electrical and Wiring Repair

Alice B.

Feb 15, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Don for 2 small jobs-a repair on the wood piece (astragal) between the two doors of my double front door, and a small wall and tile repair from water damage in my bathroom. Despite my explanation of the job and pictures I put on Thumbtack, the door job was not what he expected. Rather than decline or renegotiate the job, or analyze what was actually needed, he did an inadequate and sloppy partial repair which left me with a door that does not properly close and cannot now be easily repaired. The bathroom job was better, but the wall was left smooth and not textured to match the rest of the wall. I was asked to buy supplies before Don knew what he needed and left to return what wasn't needed myself. He arrived with no basic materials (such as wood putty, grout) and used whatever I had on hand even if it wasn't the right material for the job.

Details: I need help with a variety of projects, approximately 2-5 hours of work • Repairs • Bathroom • Interior walls • Doors • Residential • I'm ready to hire the right handyman based on price & fit

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Don Garcia

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is very competitive and very honest and I give a 10 year warranty on all my work thanks
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I arrive on time and keep my workplace clean and my customers very happy so I can get more work later on from the same customer or someone down the street.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been in the trade for 44 years I went to apprenticeship school. I became a journeyman I got my contractor's license and I've been doing this type of work with people on my life. i have worked for home depot as Window Installer.

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