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Happy To Fix It Handyman

Handyman Services, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Electrical,

About us

I provide personal handyman services throughout the San Francisco Peninsula for anyone needing home repairs, property maintenance, landscaping, pressure washing, quick fixes, move-in/move-out repairs, house flips, buy/sell fixes or related work on special projects. Whether you are a private homeowner, renter, landlord, real estate professional or "do-it-yourself-er" I can help you with your Fix It Handyman project .

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

I'm happy to help you with plumbing, electrical, painting, cabinetry, drywall, remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, honey-do lists...whatever. No job is too small or odd!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.913 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Simon D.
05/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Norm did a nice job of replacing a load bearing wooden pillar on our front porch, matching paint color and finishing. He used a metal base plate to reduce contact with water in the future (not present on original pillar) and ended up building a little enclosure around this base plate to make it look good. He was very reasonable with the cost of extra time to make up this enclosure and did not charge for time taken to remove our front door to inspect the sweep/seal on the underside of the door. Norm was bang on time for our appointment, and was courteous and efficient. I will certainly call on Norm again for future jobs.
Description of Work: Replaced rotten support pillar on front porch. Inspected door sweeps for possible replacement.

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
$695

Martha S.
10/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I needed a handyman to do several things in my home; Happy To Fix It Handyman has excellent reviews so I called to make an appointment. I was so happy that I didn't get a voicemail; Norm the owner, answered my call. l explained that my husband has Alzheimer's and takes a long nap in the afternoons, and he said he would be able to accommodate any time convenient for me. We made the appointment and Norm was right on time; that was impressive! I showed Norm the things that needed to be done; he made his shopping list and went to Orchard Supply Hardware; later he called and said that he had to go to Home Depot also because some items weren't available at OSH. I really appreciated that call to let me know his status. Norm came to my home three times to complete all the work; I really appreciated his flexibility to accommodate my husband's long nap. Norm is friendly, very pleasant, efficient, reliable, professional and did exceptional work. Everything Norm did in my home was done with care and precision. The stair case railings are beautiful! I could see that he really enjoys his work and enjoys helping people. I absolutely would recommend Happy To Fix It Handyman for your next project or maintenance needs.
Description of Work: I had a list of several things I needed done in my home: two staircase railings, installation of bathroom bars in three bathrooms, repair fluorescent light fixture, re-grout shower, bathroom sink and kitchen sink, replace shower-head, replace tub/shower fixture and fix the shower drip rail.

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
$762

Joan L.
05/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Victor P.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Norm took care to get an excellent result, even though the job was more difficult than either of us expected it to be. The closet is as good as new.
Description of Work: Norm re-hung two large closet doors, but first he had to reinstall the track in the ceiling. This required him to drill new holes in the concrete.

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
$225

sara G.
12/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very happy. Norm seems totally trustworthy, very efficient and a really nice guy too. He did an extremely professional job on all the projects and will definitely be using him again. I only gave him a B on price as no doubt there are cheaper Handy Men but frankly I believe you get what you pay for and I thought he was worth every penny :-)
Description of Work: Lots of little jobs - Changed a ton of ceiling spots that were sticky to replace. Caulked a built-in shelf unit. Unplugged a drain with a stripped screw. Hung 3 pictures. Diagnosed problem with a toilet valve and kitchen sprayer - not fixed yet as need to get parts. Fixed flapper in another toilet. Tightened a sticky shower door. Inspected some other projects for me for next visit

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
$270

Jane B.
12/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Norm showed up on time, every time. He completed all work impeccably. He had an issue with the material he used to repair the woodwork which resulted in him needing to spend much more time than he estimated and he didn't charge me at all for the work because of the inconvenience. I will definitely have him come back and I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Replaced cabinet moulding chewed by dog, repaired woodwork, adjusted hardware, installed sash locks for windows, repaired 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
$2,200

Elaine S.
09/2015
5.0
electrician, fencing, handyman service, lighting
  + 2 more
very good, He did a professional job, was polite and cleaned up after himself.
Description of Work: measurements for window blinds, fencing, and deck resurface for material. repaired grow house ( green house), attached diverter for water barrels also cleaned them out. He also replaced bulbuls for outside security lines.

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
$225

Ryan O.
08/2015
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Norm was excellent. He was very responsive to my request, asked for a picture via text, gave me a quote, and came to my home that same day. He completed the work in about 30 minutes, and it was very much to my satisfaction. Really easy; he did a great job! Thanks Norm!
Description of Work: Norm fixed the trim around an interior door, which was separated from the frame.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Response from Happy To Fix It Handyman
Thanks, [Removed member name]! Cheers, Norm Swaton Happy To Fix It Handyman 650-533-9797

Tim P.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Norm arrived right on time. He had all of the necessary tools and supplies, including the new door frame. He went right to work and was very diligent. He's very conscientious and detail-oriented. Although the thermostat installation involved some complicated rewiring, he figured it all out and installed the thermostat. The tile on my kitchen counters looks amazing, and the door frame looks perfect. He's quite personable and a very trustworthy person. The cost was very fair (less than I was quoted by others) and the work was outstanding. I would highly recommend him. I'll certainly be contacting him for any work I need done in the future!
Description of Work: Norm replaced the entire door frame around my front door and painted it, installed a new digital thermostat, bleached and sealed the grout on my kitchen counters, and removed a dent in the front door panel of my dishwasher.

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

Response from Happy To Fix It Handyman
Thanks so much, [Member Name Removed]I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and working with you, too. Cheers, Norm

Dan R.
01/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I spoke with Norm on the phone with a concern about a rental property - and thought we decided not to use his services right away, he was VERY helpful and provided three references for vendors that would be more appropriate. VERY professional and helped me out a lot!
Description of Work: Phone advice

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Moonyeen M.
12/2014
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: The space for the new kitchen refrigerator need to be enlarged by a critical 3/4". He analyzed the challenge and offered several solutions. Work was done completed immediately in less than the estimated time.

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
$75

Samuel H G.
12/2014
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He showed up for a bid and never came back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0


Laura N.
12/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
As usual, Norm showed up at the time he said he would. He got the job done in a reasonable amount of time and cleaned up everything after he finished the job. Norm was respectful and professional and he didn't overcharge me for his services. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Norm has been my handyman for three or four years. A few weeks ago, he installed a new sink in my bathroom and attached some heavy bookshelves to the walls in my apartment. Norm's work was well-done. He did not overcharge me and he was very courteous.

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
$175

Response from Happy To Fix It Handyman
Thank you, [member name removed]. I'm happy to help anytime!

    Contact information

    509 Broughton Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

    www.yelp.com/biz/happy-to-fix-it-handyman-foster-city-2

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Electrical,
    General Remodeling,
    Plumbing,
    Lighting,
    Fencing,
    Drywall,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Childproofing,
    Interior Painting

    FAQ

    Happy To Fix It Handyman is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Happy To Fix It Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Happy To Fix It Handyman offers free project estimates.
    No, Happy To Fix It Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Happy To Fix It Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Happy To Fix It Handyman offers emergency services.
    No, Happy To Fix It Handyman does not offer warranties.
    Happy To Fix It Handyman offers the following services: I'm happy to help you with plumbing, electrical, painting, cabinetry, drywall, remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, honey-do lists...whatever. No job is too small or odd!

    Contact information

    509 Broughton Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

    www.yelp.com/biz/happy-to-fix-it-handyman-foster-city-2

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed