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DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION

Handyman Services, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Plumbing,

About us

I generally only work in and around Davis, but will occasionally venture outside our fair republic to work elsewhere. I am focused on providing excellent quality work, great service and work at a fair price. I have 5 employees. Bids are free. I'm a decent, educated, articulate individual who KNOWS that the relationships that I have with my clients are every bit as important as the work that we do.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

All Construction Related Services. Focused on kitchen & bathroom remodeling, general repairs and maintenance.

Services we don't offer

Fencing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.861 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
2%
3
2%
2
3%
1
15%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 26-50 of 61 reviews

Mark D.
08/2012
5.0
countertops, drywall, electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, ceiling fans, home remodeling, interior painters, doors
  + 9 more
Dan did an excellent job, especially considering that I live out of state and was unable to be on the job-site for consultation. He quickly understood our needs and provided useful assistance in planning and selection of materials, his communication was always professional and to the point, and the completed project was within budget and exceeded our expectations. Although the fact that the house was unoccupied and the owners were not readily available resulted in some unexpected delays, the work was completed as quickly as could be expected. I plan to use Dan's services next time the need arises.
Description of Work: Tolson undertook to restore and remodel a bathroom with shower in our ranch house that was at the time unoccupied. The activity included updating lighting, ventilation, and electrical, reconstructing the existing shower stall, repairing plumbing and replacing fixtures, refinishing walls, floor and ceiling, and adding a second entry door for direct access from the master bedroom.

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
$15,000

Mark S.
07/2012
5.0
handyman service, lighting, remodeling, ceiling fans, doors
  + 3 more
Dan was great discussing all the options with my mother. I can't say enough about that part of it. It was a very positive experience at an especially stressful time for my mother. On the day he and his crew came to the house to do the work, they were on time, friendly, and very respectful of my family (including the dogs) and our house. They engaged in humorous banter with my mother and made her feel very comfortable. I think it is safe to say that Dan and his crew are not typical construction workers. The bottom line is that they did an excellent job making all of the changes and installing the fan. The result couldn't have been better. It looks perfect, and the price was very good. The next time I have any construction or remodeling work, Dan Tolson will be the first person I call.
Description of Work: Dan Tolson and his crew made some modifications to a bathroom door and a bedroom door. They also installed as ceiling fan and remote control unit for the fan and light. My mother, who can only move around via wheelchair, moved into my house on rather short notice. We set her up in a first floor bedroom. Unfortunately, her wheelchair was wider than the bathroom door frame, and it just barely fit through the bedroom door leaving no room for her hands to roll the wheel grips. I called Dan Tolson who had done some work on my house a couple years ago. Dan came out and discussed some different ways we could make accommodations for my mother. Ultimately, we decided to the following: 1. Widen the door frame and install a new door in the bathroom.2. Install a new set of double hinges on the bedroom door.3. Install a ceiling fan with light and a remote control device with holder.

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
$1,000

Cheyenne C.
06/2012
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
called three times for services, never got a call back.
Description of Work: Called three times for their services. They never called back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Mark B.
06/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
went very smoothly; pleasure to do busoiness with Dan
Description of Work: installed a new garbage disposal and repaired leak

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
$280

Mark S.
04/2012
5.0
concrete repair, fencing
  + 0 more
Dan Tolson and his team started and finished the work on time, cleaned up when they were done so that there was no mess left behind, were respectful of us and the rest of our property, and did excellent work at a very fair price. I am very pleased with the work and the company, and I will do business with Dan Tolson the next time I need a handyman or construction project done.
Description of Work: Dan Tolson and his team installed a faux-wrought iron fence between the side of my house and the cedar fence that borders the side of my property to enclose the area on the side of my house as a dog run. The job required breaking up part of the concrete walk and installing fence posts with concrete while dodging 6 PVC lines running to pool equipment, 2 smaller PVC irrigation lines, and downspout drain plumbing.

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
$900

Philip S.
10/2011
5.0
picture framing, handyman service, woodworking, interior painters, doors
  + 3 more
Dan was very professional, very thoughtful about the work, timely in his response, punctual, provided a written estimate with a reasonable price, was very pleasant to deal with, did excellent high quality work, went to great lengths to accommodate our schedule, and was very conscientious about following up to make sure we were completely happy. I wish I had other jobs on which I could use Dan. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Dan framed and installed an interior door to provide sound proofing between our kitchen and sitting/dining room.

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

Arash M.
09/2011
5.0
electrician, plumbing, doors
  + 1 more
Dan is very courteous and knowledgeable. They were on time and did the job quick and well.
Description of Work: Some minor electrical wiring and other things.

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
$348

Craig L.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 2 more
Called on time, made trips to the store to get parts, paint, souround, and hardware for the install. Fit and finish were outstanding. Great JOB!!!!! Would hire again when the next project is ready
Description of Work: Oustanding work! Dan was on time, on budgut and remarkable for his attention to detail! He installed a new soaking tub, saround, patched the wall and repainted those areas which needed detail. He is on my list of people to rehire!!!!!!!! Craig Lashmet Suisun city

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
$5,297

JOHN P.
05/2011
5.0
woodworking, home remodeling
  + 0 more
I thought everything he did was absolutely superb. He did things when he said he was going to do. He gave a very fair bid which was neither high nor low. His workmanship was absolutely excellent. He showed up when he said he was going to. He exactly what he was going to do and guaranteed the work. Some of the work he did was misunderstood by us. The building inspector accepted that he has messed up the thing and Dan came and fixed it up. He did a very good job.
Description of Work: I used Dan Tolson Construction to completely build a new shower and some other miscellaneous work as we are planning to sell our house. I picked him up off Angie’s list.

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
$5,000

Maurice P.
04/2011
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We scheduled at least 4 different time for Dan to come to our place to take a look at some electrical and roof repair. Each time he cancelled. The last time he didn't even call back. This included 2 weekend days where each time we had a scheduled appt and made sure we were home. I understand we're all busy but this was pretty rediculous. He seems like a very nice guy but not very considerate of his clients time...
Description of Work: See overall comments.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Elaine L.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 1 more
He is a very skilled carpenter. He is equipped with details and that?s why I have him do small construction job. I really liked the work he did. I would definitely have him work again. His price is not cheap. You have to pay for skilled labor. They know their business he really does a fine job. He is a true craftsman. You get what you pay for. You will get a really professional job. You will be pleased to show it off. He did a very professional job. He does a good finish job. His skills are good for finish work and too expensive for rough work. He is very busy. Sometimes when you need immediate response, you will not get it. He will get back to you in a timely fashion. When I used him five years ago, he was setting up his business and he did have the system of returning calls.
Description of Work: I used Dan Tolson Construction over a period of time, probably five years ago. He did the interior doors, has done beautiful designs, replaced all the holdings around the doors.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Travis R.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We got to know of him from Angie's List. He had called to tell us that he would be late. He was really courteous and clean. He was very fair, honest, and reliable. He was also on time and professional. He was really nice when my kids were here. It was a great experience overall. He was very helpful as far as recommending a couple of places to buy titles for a backsplash. He also referred us to a tiler. If I ever need any plumbing or know anyone else that needs it I would recommend him in a heartbeat. He was fabulous.
Description of Work: We used Dan Tolson Construction for plumbing. He installed our sink and disposal when we did a kitchen remodeling.

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
$150

Bradley C.
03/2011
5.0
contractors, drywall, handyman service, plumbing, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 4 more
I contacted Dan who came over and discussed the scope of work with me. I wanted to do some of the demo, framing, and electrical myself. He provided me a quote for each step that I was unsure if I wanted to complete and told me he would do any portion of the work. He and his crew came out the following week after I had completed the demo of the ceiling and relocated the plumbing for me. They also replaced the HVAC ducting to allow for recessed lighting and to fit it into a smaller soffit. At that point I wanted to reframe the soffit myself and install can lights and pendent boxes myself. He agreed to come back the following week after I did my portion and continue with the installation of the new drywall. The next week rolled around and I had run out of time to relocate the range vent, he jumped right in and finished for me. After talking to him that morning, I also decided to insulate the ceiling, he told me what to buy and I headed to the hardware store while he was installing the vent. He then installed the insulation for me without a complaint. He and his crew installed the new drywall, finished, and painted everything I wanted. It was a pleasure to work with Dan and his crew, they did an excellent job. I would not hesitate to call them again.
Description of Work: Relocate 2nd floor Plumbing for 2 bathrooms - both copper supply and PVC drainage to allow for the removal of a dropped ceiling in the 1st floor kitchen. Replace HVAC ducts. Relocate range vent, cut hole in exterior stucko and install new vent. Install insullation. Drywall ceiling at new 9' height and walls in the kitchen. Paint newly adjoined living room/kitchen/dining rooms ceilings to match and paint walls in kitchen, entry, hall, and bathroom.

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
$5,000

Collin M.
12/2010
5.0
gutter repair, handyman service, lighting, roofing, ceiling fans, house painters
  + 4 more
The overall experience of working with Dan & his crew was very good.
Description of Work: Dan & his crew constructed a roof over a new patio. He was very flexible in integrating his work with the concrete pour and house re-roofing. His general construction knowledge allowed him to tie in the new roof with the existing one seamlessly. It was always easy to contact him & he always replied to his messages promptly. The crew were punctual in keeping their appointments and I never felt that my project was being downgraded in priority as it moved along. He also installed two recessed lights, a bathroom light bar and a ceiling fan. I appreciated that he itemized his bids so that I felt in control of the costs; some of the work I chose to do myself and some I had other contractors perform.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Linda M.
11/2010
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went well as far as speaking with Dan. he seem to know what he was talking about. I really was pleased with Dan. In the end I didn't hired Dan, to do the job only because I chose someone I knew and knew the kind of work this person does. The cost also play a factor in who I chose.
Description of Work: I contacted Dan by phone, he was very nice over the phone. I was very pleased by this, he came out the next day to see what was needed to be done. A few days later he sent me an estimate by e-mail with what it would cost for the job. The price seemed ok but I wanted a second opinion from someone else to be sure. In between all of this I also got a whole of a friend, who is a contractor that does this kind of work. It so happen I hired my friend to do the job instead of Dan. I would definitely consider Dan, if I needed to have something done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol R.
11/2010
5.0
contractors, drywall, handyman service, roofing
  + 2 more
Dan was prompt, knowledgeable, efficient, thoughtful, cooperative,... His team worked intelligently and with respect for my needs. It was a good experience despite the stress of the damage. I heartily recommend this contractor.
Description of Work: The project was remediation of mold damage due to roof leaks, repair of two roof areas with restoration of gutters and down-spouts, and repainting of a sun-room. .

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
$11,000

Paul G.
10/2010
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
It went extremely well. The leak was fixed (no trace of water for 2 months). You would not be able to find out that work had been done by looking at the ceiling. Throughout this work, Dan and his crew kept informing us about the status of the job. They also were very good at keeping the place clean, even draping the place with plastic sheets to avoid the spread of dust or paint.
Description of Work: Dan diagnosed the origin of a water stain. It turned out to be a leaky evacuation pipe from our shower upstairs. Dan and his crew had to cut a hole through the ceiling of our kitchen to reach the pipe and replace it. Subsequently, he had to replace the ceiling part and restore the ceiling to its original condition.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

YINETTE C.
10/2010
5.0
electrician, plumbing, home remodeling
  + 1 more
He was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done, performed the work very efficiently, and the price he charged was reasonable.
Description of Work: He removed the old drainage and overflow plumbing for the bath tubs and installed new plumbing on both units of a duplex, he also replaced eight electrical outlets, installed a new toilet, and corrected some faulty electrical wiring to make sure it was up to code.

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
$800

Erin F.
09/2010
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, replacement windows, home remodeling, doors
  + 3 more
They are exceptional and we are planning to use them again. We are very happy with the work. They are very professional, friendly and thorough.
Description of Work: Dan Tolson Construction replaced garbage disposal and faucet. They also did some siding glass door and screen work this summer.

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
$600

Damian S.
09/2010
5.0
gutter repair, handyman service, lighting, plumbing, roofing, deck cleaning, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 7 more
I found Dan on the list and we made an appointment to meet on a Saturday morning. He met me at the house on time, we reviewed the work to be done, Dan had additional comments and thoughts about the work that gave me the confidence that: #1. He knew what he was doing and #2. He knew what I expected for a finished product. Dan had the work complete on the date agreed and it looked as I expected. I would give Dan an A rating in everything, but if I did he would not have the motivation to do as good a job as he currently is doing. We are working on a new list work that will be done later in the year.
Description of Work: I had a list of items that needed attention in our house including: Shower Door Dripping Faucet Broken wooden spindle in the stairs Drip tray under the kitchen sink Exterior wood trim on at doorways and on the eve of the house Placement of flashing and painting at replaced eve

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Dale P.
08/2010
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Dan & his assistant took on a somewhat difficult project and completed it efficiently and neatly and at the cost quoted, despite the need for additional parts. For plumbing work, a very positive experience. No leaks!
Description of Work: Replaced worn/leaking faucet and broken waste disposal. Fix leak. Check RO system.

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
$240

Jodee E.
05/2010
5.0
countertops, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, ceiling fans, home remodeling
  + 5 more
Dan's work was outstanding. He listened to what we needed, performed the work very efficiently, pointed out issues with the house or structure that we would need to know, did not damage any of our existing wall/trim/paint and taught us a lot about what he was doing. He returned to our house (no charge) to ensure our sink was set properly and our plumbing was not leaking. He was extremely thorough and the finished work was high quality. I felt so lucky that he could help us with all the 'big items' on our remodel.
Description of Work: Dan Tolson is a very efficient contractor with quality completion. We needed him to perform some work for our kitchen remodel. He mounted our microwave over the stove, cut a hole in our countertop for the new sink and set the countertop, set the sink in the countertop, replumbed the stove gas line, replumbed the water pipes for the sink, removed a higher countertop component to level the countertop area, removed hanging cabinets from the ceiling, rewired (through the attic) our microwave power line, installed new outlets in the kitchen and checked our ceiling fan for City of Davis compliance.

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
$1,200

Laura D.
02/2010
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Called this guy to schedule an initial estimate for handyman work. He called me back last Friday after 4 days leaving a message that he had been busy but could get to me either today or tomorrow. I called him back Friday night and left a message that any time on Monday woudl be great but to confirm he had received the msg. Never heard from the guy again. Very unprofessional.
Description of Work: Replace back door, put in new fan, caulk bathtub

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION
I expressed to this individual that I usually didn't do work in Sacramento, but that since I had an appointment the following Monday, I would TRY to stop by if I still had time after my appointment. However, I felt that I was clear that the probability of being able to make it was low. My appointment ran very late, and I didn't get to her place. I don't really think it's fair of her to rate me an "F" if we never met, I never gave her a bid, never committed to anything other than trying to stop by, and I didn't do any work for her.

Leslie H.
12/2009
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
He was great. Came by one day to give me an estimate on installing a cover to my patio, which we discussed in some detail and then I asked him if he could install a GFCI outlet and we made an appointment for that work to be done (the patio cover is on hold while I decide what I want to do). I am thrilled to finally find someone who can help me with all the little and big problems that pop up around the house.
Description of Work: He installed a new GFCI outlet on the side of my house; getting the power from an internal outlet. He even replaced the internal outlet - said it met code, but wanted me to have a better one (without charging me more). And after he finished installing the outlets, he helped me with a few other electrical/lighting items. He will be coming back to do some more work, but I wanted to get a particular part first.

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 T.
04/2007
5.0
handyman service, home security systems
  + 0 more
He did a very fine job overall. He installed the smoke detectors and wired them properly so they are connected to one another, then tested them to insure they all worked properly. He filled the holes in the doors, sanded them and primed them. They look great. All of the work was done on time and within budget, plus he was very clean and cleaned up after himself. He has all of his own tools and equipment and was very prepared for the job.
Description of Work: He installed nine new smoke and fire alarm detectors, repaired some large holes in two doors and replaced two light fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
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Contact information

1505 Notre Dame Drive, Davis, CA 95616


Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
General Remodeling,
Lighting,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Ceiling Fans,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Roofing

FAQ

DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION offers free project estimates.
Yes, DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION offers emergency services.
Yes, DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION offers warranties.
DAN TOLSON CONSTRUCTION offers the following services: All Construction Related Services. Focused on kitchen & bathroom remodeling, general repairs and maintenance.
Fencing.

Contact information

1505 Notre Dame Drive, Davis, CA 95616


Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM