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Home To-Do's Inc

Handyman Services, Electrical, Doors,

About us

License #880976 Contact Paul at paul@hometodos.com. I prefer email contact. Voice messages may take a few days for return.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Electrical, plumbing, drywall & texture, carpentry, hardware, windows & doors, appliance repair & installation, landscape lighting & sprinkler repair, mold removal & rebuild, lighting & ceiling fans, kitchen & bath, caulking, screens, painting, dryer vent cleaning and hang shelves & pictures.

Services we don't offer

Roofing, drain cleaning (except simple clogs).

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.920 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

Jeff L.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
He did good work and was nice to work with.
Description of Work: He did an assortment of things like hung doors, finished our bathroom and also enlarged a doorway and installed shelving.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bonnie B.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I did not need Mr. Backes afer all.
Description of Work: I contacted Mr. Backes from his listing on Angie's List. He replied within an hour and was courteous and was able to arrange his schedule to help me out. It ended up that I did not need to hire him, but I was very impressed with his professionalism. I would recommend him to others and would certainly hire him if I have another need arise.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kim K.
02/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Absolutely terrific. Very courteous, prompt, and great price. I will call these men again for all work needed.
Description of Work: Screen door repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Philip W.
08/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Paul was easy to work with. He and Pablo did very nice work and cleaned up after themselves. They were on time and his pricing was reasonable. I would use them again for any general handyman work.
Description of Work: Several jobs. Paul cleaned my dryer vent. He and his helper did some dry wall work. He installed some shelving in a closet. He created a 48 inch closet doorway. He pulled some wiring for my cable TV. And, he installed a 72 inch sliding glass door in place of a 60 inch sliding glass door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Lynn A.
08/2012
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Made an appointment over a week in advance. Sent an e-mail detailing the work I needed done. My husband took the morning off to wait for Paul and I took the afternoon off so I could also schedule an appliance repair. When I first called him at 11:00 on the day he was supposed to arrive, he didn't know anything about our appt. He went and checked his e-mails and told me he forgot to write my appt. down. He did ask how he could fix the stituation, but it was too late...it was after 11:30, he was working on a new job and my husband and I had already lost the day.
Description of Work: None

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Eleanor S.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Paul was very prompt and professional. He and Pablo arrived each time when they said they would, worked steadily and cleaned up after the repairs were done. I would definately recommend them for all sorts of repairs.
Description of Work: repairs to drywall on ceiling and walls from massive leak in roof. Repairs to wood trim outisde around window and roof. Repair to flashing on upstairs deck, patch crack in stucco and fix leaking window. Repair gate. Paul & Pablo replaced the damaged drywall and retexured and painted several places to make an invisible repair. They did several of the other repairs mentioned and did extensive detective work to identifying the cause of a leaking window and make repairs. They were here three times to allow for some of the repairs to set before finalizing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$880

Philip W.
07/2012
5.0
doors, dryer vent cleaning, drywall, electrician
  + 2 more
The service has been excellent. He has done an excellent job, and knows a lot. When he comes, he brings an assistant with him and they do their work and then they leave. They don't waste any time and they are always prompt.
Description of Work: He has done several things for me over the last 6 to 8 months. He has done some drywall, cleaned out dryer vents, installed patio doors, and also installed some cable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

john D.
02/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Bathtub caulking was cracked and pealing around top of tub and along side where tub/floor meet. Additionally, grout missing between floor tiles. Home To-Do's (Paul and helper): Experienced professional, arrived on time, rainy day...showed respect for my home by removing shoes without prompting. Gave me a well reasoned, common sense explanation of what he was going to do and quickly and efficiently did it. Solid skills in dealing with irregular shower tiles and varying gaps. Excellent job, I'll use the service again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Elizabeth C.
11/2011
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Please see above.
Description of Work: I called and left a message, and these people never called back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Home To-Do's Inc
I'm sorry, but I never received the voice message. Could you give us a call back please?

Judith B.
10/2011
5.0
woodworking, doors, interior painters, handyman service
  + 2 more
I have used Home to Do's for handyman work for many years. The owner, Paul, has a wide range of skills and is one of the most professional handymen I've used. His work is top quality at a very reasonable price and I can rely on his craftsmanship and getting the job done on time. He always calls me right back to make an appointment. I would recommend Home to Do's to anyone without reservation.
Description of Work: Repair to walls, painting, remove wall and hang doors, lighting, fan installation, installation of fixtures, repairs to shower/tubs, hang pictures, hang flat-screen TV, plumbing repairs, drainage system installation (large outside drain), installation of closet, remodeling work to several homes including a wide variety of services. All of the work was of the highest quality and had beautiful results.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$840

Alice W.
09/2011
5.0
appliance repair, woodworking, doors, drywall, house painters, replacement windows, ceiling fans, electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 9 more
He arrived on time. Fixed the drywall and did several other things. The result was very satisfactory. The price was exactly what he quoted.
Description of Work: Repaired my drywall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

CRAIG C.
08/2011
5.0
woodworking, plumbing, small appliance repair, electrician, handyman service
  + 3 more
Paul was great from beginning to end. He accurately bid the items, responded quickly, got in, followed through and followed up. Great experience. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: We were in the process of selling our house and had a punch-list of diverse things that needed repair based on the Buyers Inspection report.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Stacey L.
07/2011
5.0
electrician, dryer vent cleaning, handyman service
  + 1 more
The service was excellent. They were very professional and actually saved me some money. I asked them to clean the dryer vents, look at light that wasn't working, and also look at my jacuzzi that was giving me problems. The did a quick and great job on the dryer vent. When they looked at my exterior light, they found the problem quickly and didn't even charge me for it! They also looked at my jacuzzi for free. The problem was beyond their scope, but they tested everything they could and determined it was a more serious issue that would have to be handled by the manufacturer. They were so nice. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: I asked them to clean the dryer vents, look at light that wasn't working, and also look at my jacuzzi that was giving me problems.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

JORDAN B.
07/2011
5.0
doors, drywall, electrician, interior painters, small appliance repair, handyman service
  + 4 more
I feel extremely comfortable if not excited to recommend Home to Dos. The owner is knowledgeable, professional, and extremely efficient. His work is consistently completed quickly. Any request we have asked, he has accomplished with no problems. My husband and I have hired handymen in the past, none of which we have been satisfied with. Finding Paul has allowed us to successfully check TO DO's off our list with ease. His work always meets and frequently exceeds our expectations. We will definitely call him for future jobs. We feel at ease knowing all work will be completed with quality and integrity. We Recommend Home To Do's 100% and trust that is will be "ALL DONE ALL RIGHT"
Description of Work: Drywall repairs Shelving Pipe repairs Fountain repairs assembling furniture Hanging Large mirrors Fencing repairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

ALICE K.
03/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
This was the best experience I have ever had with a handyman. Paul was on time, worked efficiently, and left everything clean and neat. Although at first glance the price might seem a little high, he brought a helper on my job, and the two of them together cut the time that would have been needed by a single person considerably. I will definitely use Home To-Do's again.
Description of Work: Paul fixed two kitchen drawers that had broken off their rollers, switched out two cabinet doors, repaired the porcelain on my kitchen sink, repaired a step, recaulked a large bathtub, replaced the lamp outside my front doorway, moved and hooked up a television, and did miscellaneous checks and adjustments on plumbing fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380

Cheryl P.
11/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was an excellent experience; highly unusual in the service arena.
Description of Work: Paul Backes came and re-installed our microwave and Wolf stove into our newly remodeled kitchen. He was fast and so efficient, very personable and exactly what we needed. I would highly recommend Paul's services!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$127.5

Takao S.
09/2010
5.0
glass repair
  + -1 more
Great! Another good job, as usual. (please see my other report on this company).
Description of Work: Replaced glass in my store's jewelry displays.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Alice W.
08/2010
5.0
doors, drywall, electrician, handyman service, interior painters, plumbing, dryer vent cleaning, phone wiring
  + 6 more
We were initially referred to Home To-Do's by our realtor. The first big project was the renovation of our rental condo. Since then we call them several times a year whenever things come up and Paul always accommodates us and just takes care of it. Very easy to work with. We always expect to be satisfied and always are.
Description of Work: Projects done since 2005: At our rental condo: Replaced tile in entry/kitchen/two bathrooms, remodeled both bathrooms, replaced screen doors, mold remediation/rebuild, replaced garbage disposal, new electrical outlets/switches/faceplaces. At our house and office: Install network cables in home and office, fix leaking washing machine, replace shut-off valves and hoses on all sinks/toilets, replaced parts/seals on toilets, replaced kitchen faucet, installed instant-hot dispenser in kitchen, fixed doorbell, fixed fireplace ignition system, electrical work at our office.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Judith B.
08/2010
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, appliance repair, small appliance repair, woodworking, ceiling fans, doors, dryer vent cleaning, lighting, house painters, interior painters, home remodeling, replacement windows
  + 13 more
I have used Home-to-Do's for several years for all of my handyman and home repair work. Several years ago I remodeled a home, which involved several months of work. They did excellent work in dealing with a mold issue in the kitchen, building a wall to enclose a room, a closet addition, remodeling a bathroom with a change in the layout of the fixtures, installation of cabinetry, mirrors, repairs to windows and various other items in my home. The company has also done major work on the sewer system, drains, air conditioning/heating, refridgerator and plumbing. Home-to-Do's has done consistently excellent work at a very reasonable price. The work is professional and of the highest quality. I have referred dozens of my friends to the company and they have all been pleased and continue to use the company. I highly recommend Home-to-Do's!
Description of Work: The most recent visit included Installation of curtain rods and curtains and repairs to a wall along with general handyman tasks. The company will soon be scheduling the major re-model of an existing bathroom including fixtures, installation of a custom shower, plumbing, electrical, tile, paint, ceiling, fan, new windows and doors, toilet and cabinetry.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Takao S.
07/2010
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, drywall, electrician, dryer vent cleaning, phone wiring, screen repair
  + 5 more
Paul (with Home To-Do's) has been my handyman for years at home and at my store. So when I moved the location of my retail store, I called Paul. He initially helped get the old store ready by moving a wall, installing lights, and hooking up phones. He also set up a neat lighting display for the front display window and overhauled the toilet. Now the old store needed the walls touched up and painted so I could get my security deposit back. Not only did I get the deposit back from my landlord, but they were so delighted to have a tenant that left a store in mint condition and ready for them to turn around. The new location needed a new counter put in, spot lights installed, a utility sink installed in the bathroom, shelving installed, a ceiling fan repaired, and signage put up. Paul did it all, and worked evenings and weekends to help accomodate my need to open for business and start making sales. He took the store signage from the old store and made a new backer board for the logo and installed it out front...looks like it belongs there (great design and color choice by Paul). He also hooked up the phone and data lines. He noticed that the water heater was very old and encouraged me to have the landlord replace it, which he did. He also noticed a leak coming from the ceiling in the bathroom, from the upstairs unit. I notified the landlord, who, after fixing the leaky toilet upstairs (another store), just wanted to patch the ceiling. Paul politely worked with the landlord to make sure they not only removed the drywall, but also the clapboards (I think that's what their called...it's an old house turned into retail space). He made sure they removed all materials that may have been contaminated. Then he scrubbed, sprayed disinfectant and fungicides on the rafters and bottom of floor above, put a hepa air-scrubber in the bathroom, and dried the area out. Then he gave the landlord the go-ahead to drywall and paint the ceiling. Paul was obviously concerned for my health and safety. The landlord was thankful for the advice Paul gave him and his worker, who sincerely wanted to do the right thing, they just didn't know how to approach the repair. Paul had my back! Like I said earlier, Paul has done work at my home as well over the years. He doesn't try to sell me things I don't need and gives honest advice. I know what I'm paying because his hours are clearly itemized, and he doesn't mark-up things he buys at Home Depot (gives me the receipts, too). He might not be the cheapest, but I never have to have him come back to redo something. It's always done right the first time. He's also one of the few service people left who actually follows up with you to make sure things are working and that I'm satisfied.
Description of Work: Drywall repair, toilet repair, sink installation, lighting installation, screen repair, shelving installation, phone wiring, and small jobs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

    Contact information

    unknown, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    http://www.hometodos.com

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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Electrical,
    Doors,
    Drywall,
    Dryer Vent Cleaning,
    Plumbing,
    Interior Painting,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Appliance Repair - Small,
    Exterior Painting,
    Ceiling Fans,
    Phone Wiring

    FAQ

    Home To-Do's Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    Home To-Do's Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Home To-Do's Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Home To-Do's Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Home To-Do's Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Home To-Do's Inc does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Home To-Do's Inc offers warranties.
    Home To-Do's Inc offers the following services: Electrical, plumbing, drywall & texture, carpentry, hardware, windows & doors, appliance repair & installation, landscape lighting & sprinkler repair, mold removal & rebuild, lighting & ceiling fans, kitchen & bath, caulking, screens, painting, dryer vent cleaning and hang shelves & pictures.
    Roofing, drain cleaning (except simple clogs).

    Contact information

    unknown, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    http://www.hometodos.com