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Gilder Castillo

Handyman Services, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Unfinished Carpentry,

About us

Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

General Construction. Plumbing. Electrical. Framing. Painting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

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Reviews

4.721 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
0%
3
5%
2
5%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews

Amir H.
06/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He is a very hard working humble man. He knows what he is doing and always made all of my options very clear to me. Would definitely use him again
Description of Work: Extensive electrical rewiring at our office in Hawthorne

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
$275

Jeannette C.
05/2015
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, interior painters
  + 3 more
When I first called Gilder, he was out of town. He said he'd return in a week. Once back, he called me right away and came to see the house. I had previously tried to hire several tile guys but they were all busy on big jobs. I hired Gilder based on Angie's List reviews that I'd collected some months ago which said he did good tile work. Gilder removed my kitchen back splash carefully to preserve as much of the drywall as possible. He then retiled around my kitchen window and above the sink. He was meticulous in tiling and took time to figure out how to install the tile symmetrically and so the cuts wouldn't show. He worked h****** the trim pieces and had to cut them at 45 degree angles so they'd look nice. I want to retile the balance of the back splash and Gilder and his cousin, Luis, worked very hard to prepare these walls for painting. Gilder also fixed some bad wall tape in my entry and hall. Gilder does electrical work so I had him install a new outlet in the kitchen. I was going to have my regular painter paint the entry, kitchen and family room a new color but, when I saw the good quality of Gilder's work, I decided to let Gilder paint the rooms. He painted the family room and kitchen which required two coats over dark brown paint. I didn't see a drop of paint anywhere on the drop cloths so he's very careful and precise. He was able to free hand most of the trim so that he didn't need to tape. He took extra time to caulk the kitchen and a built-in wood cabinet so they'd look perfect. My regular painter, who's a perfectionist, couldn't have done better. Lastly, Gilder found the nail that was popped up in my roof letting water in. He fixed the leak quickly and it rained that night and again today with no leaking! He patched the ceiling tape where it had come loose from the previous leak and then primed and repainted that area of the ceiling. He feathered in the new paint so that you can't tell where the ceiling was newly painted. Gilderworks very hard, has a good eye for detail, makes great suggestions and is very pleasant. He arrived on time every day. He speaks great English too. In Spanish, his name means Golden Castle and he is, indeed, a treasure. I plan to hire him again many times. I was torn about writing this review because I'm afraid he'll get so much business he won't have time for me!
Description of Work: Removed kitchen back splash, retiled a portion of the back splash, prepared damaged drywall for painting, installed a new electrical outlet, painted entry, kitchen and family room, fixed roof leak.

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
$1,500

JOANNA E.
10/2014
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He did the work and it was successful in stopping the leak. I was happy with his service. However, it initially took several times to reach him on the phone and I haven't been able to reach him since the work was done. I have given up.
Description of Work: He helped seal a part of our roof that was leaking from rain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$500

Lisa B.
08/2014
5.0
handyman service, contractors, woodworking, doors
  + 2 more
Gilder was dependable and patient when working out a discrepancy with Home Depo in the type of door order. Gilder is a pleasant and conscientious carpenter.
Description of Work: Pick-up, install and paint new door.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

George F.
07/2014
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
he did some outstanding work for a client of mine, i called him to do work at my house. he came to look at the jobs i needed but I NEVER HEARD BACK FROM HIM
Description of Work: he did some outstanding work for a client of mine, i called him to do work at my house. he came to look at the jobs i needed but I NEVER HEARD BACK FROM HIM

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$200

Kurt S.
05/2014
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called Gilder's number and left a message 2 times, but never received a return call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


RHONDA M.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mr. Castillo arrived on time to make the estimate, and we agreed to have him perform the work. He and his two assistants arrived as scheduled a week later and completed the work in just over two days as estimated. Mr. Castillo replaced the insulation in the wall between the kitchen and garage and repaired the drywall in the ceiling and wall. The wallpaper was removed and the ceiling and wall were painted in our selected colors. The workmen covered the kitchen cabinets with plastic to protect them, and they cleaned up the area at the end of each day. The floodlight was mounted above the garage. The total price was a very reasonable $1,100 for labor and materials. We were pleased with the work that Mr. Castillo and his team performed and will contact him again for future needs.
Description of Work: We had holes in the kitchen ceiling and a common wall between the kitchen and the garage. The holes were made by a plumber in order to get access to repair some plumbing leaks. We needed the ceiling and wall drywall repaired and the wall insulation replaced. We needed the kitchen wallpaper removed, the kitchen walls and ceiling painted, and the garage wall painted. We also needed an exterior floodlight installed.

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
$1,100

Toi S.
04/2013
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
ON MARCH 21. 2013, I TELEPHONED THIS COMPANY TO GET HANDYMAN QUOTES FOR VARIOUS JOBS TO BE DONE IN MY HOME. I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A CALL BACK. NOT SURE WHY THEY ARE ON ANGIE'S LIST IF THEY ARE NOT GOING TO RETURN CALLS FOR POSSIBLE WORK WITH ANGIE'S MEMBERS.
Description of Work: I HAD VARIOUS JOBS TO BE DONE IN MY HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Leonard R.
11/2012
5.0
contractors, drywall, handyman service
  + 1 more
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Description of Work: Called Gilder and set up a time and day for an estimate for some drywall repair and window framing, Gilder showed up on time and was very friendly he looked at the work gave a few suggestions and was open to any suggestions, his estimate was very reasonable and he was willing to start right away. He showed up right on time and completed the work in a timely manner and was clean and organized and did great work. Would recommend him for all small jobs. I asked him to repair to window that were done by another contractor and he came up with a better idea for fixing the problem gave me an estimate and did the work in a timely manner. The only issue i have was when I asked for a quote on a larger project I got the run around and never heard from him again. But for little jobs he is great and will use him again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Fernette J.
10/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Castillo was very responsive to my initial phone call. He arrived on the day and time that we agreed. He assessed the work to be done, quoted me a price and stuck to it. Castillo was professional; he cleaned up his work space daily and he delivered what we agreed on. The only reason I give him a B on punctuality is because - once he did not show up as planned but he did have his wife call with a descent explanation (I can't remember what). I would definately use Castillo again.
Description of Work: Built and installed cabinet doors over the toilet in the bathroom Replaced lighting fixture touch up painting replaced light switch cover

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
$175

John B.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Gilder arrived on the date and time as agreed and began work right away. Gilder was very professional and had the experience needed to do a quality job. He understood our financial limitations and stayed within budget. The work was finished on time and everything looks just great. I would use Gilder again for any future work that I may need. He especially went the extra mile to remove and replace my old shower valves, which turned out to be a labor intensive and frustrating job. Gilder is a hard working Handy Man and I would recommend him to anyone needing his services.
Description of Work: After researching several Handymen from Angiest List I contacted three individuals to provide an estimate for my Bathroom remodel. My stipulation was that I would provide all materials needed and I wanted a labor quote only. This was to be buget job due to limited resources. Also, I had a specific start and finish time deadline. My Bathroom Remodel involved, installing porcelin tile, new base boards, medicine cabinet, sink and vanity, replace shower on/off water supply valves, and painting. I selected Gilder Castillo to do the job and I'm very happy that I did.

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

Ronald R.
08/2012
5.0
woodworking, handyman service, house painters
  + 1 more
Gilder Castillo estimated the job on 7/21/12 and started the work on 7/31/12 since it took about a week to receive the specialordered solid core doors. The work was all completed on 8/04/12. The job site was cleaned each day and the debri removed.Gilder and his crew arrived promptly at about 8:30 AM each day and left around 5:30PM Gilder and his crew did an excellentjob with lots of attention to detail such as painting and reinstalling our house numbers before leaving on the last day at 4 PM.I would highly recommend Gilder and his crew for your handyman and painting jobs!!!
Description of Work: Gilder Castillo did the carpentry work and his crew did the exterior trim painting on our 1950's house as follows:1) Repaired the side gates due to termite damage and made sure that they were in good working condition.2) Replaced the broken boards on the garage door which now looks great.3) Fixed the front metal security door in order for it to lock properly.4) Replaced two side by side solid core exterior door including the necessary hardware.5) Replaced the exterior kitchen door threshold with oak wood that now matches the hardwood flooring.6) Replaced a large wooden shutter on front of house that was damaged by termites.7) Reinstalled bricks with concrete on planter box.8) Prepared and painted all wood surfaces, which represents about 30% of our house, including the metal gutters.The above total cost includes all materials and labor.

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
$3,675

Sheila M S.
07/2012
5.0
contractors, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, remodeling
  + 3 more
Do give a detailed list of items to be done and check progress daily. He is a wonderful, do it all, handyman. We will hire him again for future work.
Description of Work: Gilder did extensive work preparing an apt. to rent. He charged $25 an hour and $10 extra for his brothers' help. I gave him a list and was explicit with my instructions, which he followed well. He did the following work: Installed tiled countertops Built and installed tiled snack bar New kitchen sink, faucet,garbage disposal, and water line for icemaker Installed five new light fixtures, shelving in two closets, two medicine cabinets, two bathroom vanity tops and sink Installed all verticals and mini blinds, new screen door, all new electrical outlets and new door knobs He is excellent at plastering and is not afraid to try something new like installing a state of the art one touch kitchen faucet.

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

Roy S.
06/2012
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
He maid a cabinet from scratch, so that the new steel tub filled into it.
Description of Work: After removing the old kitchen sink they found that was a thin peace of steel surrounding the opening, which had to be cut a way to make way for new steel sink.

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
$725

mirjana M.
12/2011
5.0
woodworking, handyman service, house painters
  + 1 more
this was professional service, reliable and puctual. Would hire again.
Description of Work: External painting and stucco and garage 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
$1,000

Patrick D.
11/2011
5.0
woodworking, doors, handyman service
  + 1 more
Gilder came out and gave me an estimate, arranged a time mutually acceptable to us both. He purchased the steel door and hardware from Home Depot, showed up when he said he would, and did a terrific job. Cleaned everything up and hauled the old door away. Most of the cost was for the door itself and the hardware for which he provided receipts. Impressed with his work and will use him in the future for handyman projects.
Description of Work: Needed an exterior door to my garage replaced and the old one hauled away. New lockset and deadbolt installed as part of job.

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
$400

Randy G.
09/2011
5.0
woodworking, handyman service
  + 0 more
Gilder came by and gave me an estimate for the work. I okayed it and he came back as often as he could to complete it. The work was well done, but you need to provide details and make everything clear about what you want to make sure you're on the same page. He eventually had to custom make the door sill because ready-made was not the right size. That extended the project out somewhat, but he did complete everything. He is a serious young man and a quiet worker. I will definitely use him again. I feel he's honest and trustworthy.
Description of Work: Replace front door sill, one window sill, install baseboards and moulding to kitchen and laundry room, paint garage.

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
$1,550

elizabeth T.
09/2011
5.0
woodworking, handyman service, doors
  + 1 more
First, he is the most professional contractor I've worked with to date! He explained things honestly and gave advice on the door. He showed up on time for the free estimate and he reworked his schedule to do a rush job for me before the painters came. He and his partner obviously knew what they were doing as they took their time to do it right. The door moves smoothly and solidly, which is amazing because this 80 year old house doesn't have a square corner in it! Will use him again for sure.
Description of Work: Exterior door in kitchen. Removed old door. Removed trim. Installed new door, including frame, molding on outside and inside. Installed knobs and locks. (Dont' remember the exact price but that was the ballpark)

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

Scott W.
07/2011
5.0
woodworking, drywall, handyman service, interior painters, plumbing, contractors, house painters
  + 5 more
Went well. On schedule. Easy to deal with. Stuck to quoted price even when the hours went longer than estimated. Gilder does great work. He gives fair quotes, about $25 per hour on my job. Painfully honest and patient. Really cares that the customer is satisfied. If you ask him to bring in extra in people to help, he will do so. But you may have to re-explain the job to the new people, and handle the quality control and inspection if Gilder isn’t around. The job will get done faster with extra people, but it is hard to duplicate Gilder’s skill and dedication. I was looking for a good deal, even if it took a little longer to set up and didn’t involve a muti-person company. I also wanted someone who could save me money on supplies. I got what I asked for.
Description of Work: 1. Seal balcony door from the rain. 2. Seal leak in outdoor balcony. 3. Drywall and paint hole in downstairs ceiling. Paint the tops of water damaged windows. 4. Mount flat screen TV on the wall. Reinforce first behind drywall. 5. Construct wooden gate. Paint. 6. Seal the tops of outside windows from rain. 7. Plumbing - change washers and seats in bathtub faucet

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Ivan C.
06/2011
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, contractors
  + 2 more
Gilder charged approximately $25 bucks an hour. the quality of work was good. He's my handy guy from now on.
Description of Work: Two jobs, installed a bathroom-style exhaust fan. Cut hole in ceiling, mounted fan, connected electrical. Also moved a dryer vent. Patched old holes in drywall and stucco. cut holes and mounted vent in new spot.

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

BLAIR P.
04/2010
5.0
handyman service, electrician, plumbing, contractors, woodworking, deck cleaning, drywall, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 8 more
Just wanted to offer a rave review for a hard working individual. I used a contractor to redo my master bathroom last year. A young man by the name of Gilder (pronounced Hill-dair) Castillo was hired by my contractor to do the work. Gilder did it all – plumbing, electrical, tile work, flooring, carpentry, you name it. In the end, I only wished I could have just worked directly with Gilder. But I did manage to get his number in the process and later called him back to help with some other things around our house including some dry wall repair and painting. Gilder is polite, meticulous and dependable. I have no trouble trusting him in my home and he always showed up exactly on time. I honestly couldn’t believe how thorough he is when working. He took great care in prepping and finishing. My husband (who is the pickiest man in the world right down to the last detail) was even happy with the quality of Gilder’s work. I would feel very comfortable recommending this man. He is well worth the money (charged me about $200 a day) and so far I haven’t found anything he can’t do well. Gilder’s English is a little broken, but he seems to understand well. When calling his house I often speak with his wife Anna who speaks very good English. Home phone 310-675-3449 Mobile phone 310-970-4446
Description of Work: Gilder has done the following in my home: plumbing, electrical, bathroom remodel, wood flooring, tile, deck repair and refinishing, carpentry, interior painting and more.

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

    Contact information

    14123 Yukon Ave Apt 22, Hawthorne, CA 90250


    Service hours

    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Unfinished Carpentry,
    Drywall,
    Plumbing,
    Electrical,
    Doors,
    Interior Painting,
    Exterior Painting,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    General Remodeling,
    Deck Maintenance

    FAQ

    Gilder Castillo is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Gilder Castillo accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Gilder Castillo offers free project estimates.
    No, Gilder Castillo does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Gilder Castillo does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Gilder Castillo does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Gilder Castillo offers warranties.
    Gilder Castillo offers the following services: General Construction. Plumbing. Electrical. Framing. Painting.

    Contact information

    14123 Yukon Ave Apt 22, Hawthorne, CA 90250


    Service hours

    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM