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FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Lighting,

About us

Fuller Handyman Service is a family-run company service the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City, since 1986. In 2017, we expanded to cover Hayward, Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and the Central Valley. For the last 30+ years, we have specialized in home repairs. Our goal is to provide quality, professional service to each of our customers. We have received the Angie's List Super Service Award, awarded to businesses with the top 5% of positive customer reviews, for eight years running. We offer appointments by the hour for small miscellaneous projects and free estimates for larger jobs or repairs you'd like to get a second opinion on before making any decisions. The hourly charge is $150 for the first hour and $60 per subsequent half hour. The hourly rate includes the work of two men. Materials are an additional charge, but they are provided at cost with no markup. Fuller Handyman Service is licensed by the Contractors State License Board and each of the cities in which we do business. We are also bonded and insured. If you have any questions about our company, the services we provide, or a project you need help with, please contact us at 510-657-7995 or fullerhandymanservice@gmail.com. We can receive calls or text messages on our office line.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We offer plumbing and electrical repairs, carpentry and sheetrock, door and window hardware, appliance installation, and all kinds of miscellaneous small repairs and improvements.

Services we don't offer

At this time we are not accepting landscaping projects or large-scale remodeling jobs.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9120 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
3%
3
2%
2
4%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 120 reviews

Brenda R.
10/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were prompt for their appointment. They were quick and efficient, and very friendly. I would definitely recommend them, and will not hesitate to call them again.
Description of Work: Three window blinds needed to be installed. A smoke alarm on the ceiling needed to be replaced. (I avoid ladders) Two grab bars to be installed, one in each bathroom. Plus, one of these grab bars I had unsuccessfully tried to install myself, so Mr. Fuller needed to undo my work before installing it properly.

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

Barbara S.
10/2018
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
We have used Fuller twice, first to install a garbage disposal and the second time to install a dishwasher. Each time they arrived on time and completed the the installs professionally. They swept up and left everything clean. Nice job, we'll be using them again...
Description of Work: Install new garbage disposal and install new 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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review. We look forward to working with you again!

Maryann L.
08/2018
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
There was water damage on the wood molding above our dishwasher. Then the dishwasher broke. I called several handyman services, either got no response or they wanted an unreasonably high fee. I remembered Fuller Handyman service had done work for us before. I called them, they removed the dishwasher, inspected the area and gave me advice on how to proceed. We'll have them come back to install the new dishwasher once we get the repair work done. Fuller Handyman service is great!
Description of Work: dishwasher removal, inspect for water damage

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
$150

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review! I'm glad we were able to be of service.

Lani K.
05/2018
5.0
contractors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Great! David & son are a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Installed 2 window air conditioners.

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
$400

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you. It was a pleasure working with you as well!

SUSAN B.
03/2018
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
We called Fuller handyman service in the morning and they were here by noon and did the work. Mr Fuller went and purchased the grab bars and he and his son installed them and reinstalled the towel bar and cleaned up everything afterwards. I would have them again in a heartbeat and recommend them highly. I felt his price was very reasonable and he gave us senior discount.
Description of Work: grab bars installed in bathrooms and repair a wall and the reinstallation of a towel bar.

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your kind words.

Regina W.
08/2017
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Never followed through on estimate.
Description of Work: Walls repaired, replacement of light fixture and drywall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Good afternoon Ma'am, I do apologize for the delay. We are still processing your estimate. I hope to have it ready for you within a couple of days. Regrettably, the high volume of requests we've received this summer has slowed down our processing time. I am so sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you, but we have not forgotten about you. I will email you a copy of the estimate just as soon as it's ready. Again, I'm so sorry that we weren't able to provide you with an estimate as quickly as you hoped. Have a great evening, Christine Fuller

ANGIE H.
08/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Initial phone contact was positive. Scheduling person was easy to reach, polite, and accommodated my scheduling needs. Mr. Fuller and his son were punctual for appointments and written bid was provided within 24 hours of initial meeting. I ended up only scheduling the fireplace door replacement. Mr. Fuller indicated that, because my house was built pre-1978 and had not been tested for lead paint, he couldn't take on the siding repair job without a specialized lead certification. On the day of the job, Mr. Fuller and son removed existing fireplace doors and attempted installation of the new doors I had ordered on the internet. It turned out the new doors were incompatible with my fireplace opening, so they ended up having to reattach the old doors. I would hire Fuller Handyman Service again because they were punctual, responsive, and communicated clearly. They do things "by-the-book". I didn't have the opportunity to really observe the quality of their work, but I appreciated their professionalism.
Description of Work: Installation of new fireplace doors, repair of exterior siding and trim.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your kind words, Ma'am. We look forward to doing business with you again in the future.

Kumar R.
06/2017
5.0
gutter cleaning, handyman service, doors
  + 1 more
After few hiccups in schedules, I was successfully able to get on their calendar. Mr. Fuller and his son arrived on time and the job was wonderfully done. I was not only impressed by the quality of work, but also their strong work ethnic, professionalism, and a really stand-out attitude. I was very moved by an incident that happened and wanted to share it in this forum. While working on the gutter, the hose in my house they were using was slightly damaged and I wasn't around when that happened. Mr Fuller's son informed me about it and showed me the damage (which was a minor hole, one that could be plugged by a glue). I told them to not worry about it since I was very impressed with their work. Guess what, few mins later, they came back and dropped me a brand new hose. I wasn't around when they came and couldn't convey my thanks in-person. Thank you guys! You really didn't have to do it... I am proud to be your customer and will always be. Among all the crazy things I see in this world, their act instilled a sense of belief in me that there is still goodness and greatness amongst people like Mr. Fuller and his son.
Description of Work: Repair of door locks, installing additional safety locks, and gutter cleaning.

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 FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your kind words, Sir. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Jana S.
06/2017
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
They were able to get out here to do an estimated very promptly. They were delayed because they were backed up to get the work done but that is how it is these days. I don't think they should be dinged for that. They showed up on time, the day that they were supposed to be here.
Description of Work: They did drywall repair.

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
$1,435

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review. We especially appreciate your patience with our estimating process.

Kumar R.
05/2017
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called these folks multiple times and left a voice mail. I never got a call back... I guess they don't care. A big part of being in Angie's list for a company is to own up to the accountability of their actions and non-actions. The positive reviews motivated me to "reach" this company but their slack in their "reaction" has driven me away.
Description of Work: Multiple door repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Russell H.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, gutter repair, handyman service, lighting, ceiling fans, outdoor lighting
  + 4 more
Very well - all tasks were explained and quoted and completed. Mr. Fuller was very professional and communicated after each task was completed.
Description of Work: Various repairs - electrical/gutter/light fixture replacement/misc. 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
$900

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review. We're so glad you're pleased with the work.

joseph S.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I emailed Mr. Fuller pictures of the new mailbox I had bought, the existing mailbox and how it was mounted curbside, and asked for a rough estimate of the cost to remove the old box and install the new one. I received the estimate quickly slong with a suggestion of how to keep the costs down. Due to issues on my side, I was unable to follow-up for a couple of weeks, but when I was able to contact Mr. Fuller, he came out the next working day, at the appointed time, did the work perfectly in very short order for less than I thought it would cost. I have used Mr. Fuller's services for a variety of handyman-type jobs, and with always the same result: A excellent job at a fair price and always on schedule.
Description of Work: Replace an old curbside mailbox with a locking mailbox.

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your kind words, Sir. I'm glad we were able to assist you.

Shilpa B.
12/2016
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I ended up hiring someone off of Thumbtack. The job was finished within two days from registering on their site to everything.
Description of Work: they take way too long to respond. After one week, they made an appointment to visit and give an estimate. Most contractors would give an estimate when they see the project. But this one, said they have to write up and send it by email. It has been more than 3 weeks I haven't received an estimate. I followed up at least 3 times (phone calls and emails) - but no success.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
I'm so sorry we weren't able to assist you quickly. We are working on improving our estimating speed.

Debby M.
12/2016
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I've left multiple messages over a period of a week so far haven't been given the courtesy of a return phone call.
Description of Work: various electrical repairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
I'm so sorry, Ma'am. We were having issues with our phone provider, as noted on our profile. I'm terribly sorry we did not see your message. We have switched providers and hope this will ensure that we receive all of our voicemails in the future. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience.

Frank W.
11/2016
5.0
fencing, handyman service
  + 0 more
This is a small family run business that has been in business for 30 years. They are very responsive and it seems that no job is too small for them. I am very pleased with the quality of service they provided at a fair price, and would definitely hire again. I now have the most attractive mailbox post on the block.
Description of Work: Replace a curbside mailbox post

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you so much for your review, Sir. I'm glad you're pleased with your mailbox.

Nan B.
10/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
Mr. Fuller performed an outstanding job on all tasks. He was prompt, took care of everything, and provided estimates before performing the work with a full explanation of the costs. I am extremely happy with the work his company performed and would highly recommend him to anyone else needing work done. The biggest cost of my jobs was due to permits required from the City of Fremont. The rest was mostly parts. The cost was reasonable.
Description of Work: I needed my toilet re-set because the previous installers left it wobbly and did not make sure it fit under my counter flush. I also needed two thermostats replaced because they were from 1982 and the radiant heating in the ceiling of my bedroom did not work (which I thought might be due to the old thermostat). It turns out the thermostat was not the problem, so I then had Mr. Fuller come back and install a baseboard heating unit that he then hooked up to the new thermostat that had been installed. He also fixed a small problem with my kitchen disposal.

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you! I'm so glad you were pleased with the service.

joseph S.
08/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
While this was a very small job, Fuller Handyman was willing to help us, as after years of not being able to move the blinds, even after the initial professional installation. Fuller was very prompt in communication and coming out for the 30 minutes of work. They were very fair in the price they charged.
Description of Work: Fix blinds that could not be properly attached to window frame.

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review, Sir. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Ryan P.
07/2016
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Their reply could of been better, but overall it sucked. In my opinion Fuller Handyman Service will do only jobs that have a certain dollar amount. Oh well, lucky I found someone who really appreciate their job no matter what the dollar amount was.
Description of Work: answered my question that was pertain to the job.

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


Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
I'm sorry you weren't pleased with the services we offer. We are happy to take on projects of all sizes, but do have a one-hour service minimum. I'm glad you were able to get the project taken care of to your satisfaction.

Abel H.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service, lighting, plumbing, woodworking
  + 2 more
I got my rental property back after gone through eviction process and the house was in a bad condition, leaking pipe, hanging wire, wall hole everywhere, broken light fixtures ?.. Mr. Fuller came and point out many illegal and dangerous electric problem in the house, he also point out other wrong carpentry work in the house and provided me an estimate for the fix. After carefully evaluate the condition of the house, I decided to hire a general contractor to rebuild part of the house, therefore I did not use Mr. Fuller?s repair service. However, Mr. Fuller?s professional impressed me and I feel very confident to his job performance. I will certainly contact Mr. Fuller for any handyman service I need in the future, especially I live in the east coast, a good handyman service is very important for my rental property at Fremont.
Description of Work: estimate to the handyman service

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review, Sir. We wish you the best with your rebuilding project.

Josephine L.
12/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 2 more
They were very professional. Did a good job. Thought the price was very steep.
Description of Work: Install an exhaust fan and put the light switch and the fan switch to turn on separately, instead of both of them being turned on by the same switch.

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
$630

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you, Ma'am. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Elizabeth D.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
The work was excellent and in compliance with the electrical codes. The wireless doorbell required a battery replacement on my part. I will not hesitate to use Fuller Handyman Service again.
Description of Work: Installed three motion detection lights: garage, side of house and patio, and looked at wireless doorbell. In addition Mr Fuller went to the hardware store to pick additional electrical materials for the installation.

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
$226

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your business and review, Ma'am. We're glad to hear you're pleased with the work.

Wisam S.
11/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Very knowledgable, professional and friendly - Dave and associates were great and would defintely use them again. We have a very busy schedule and were able to schedule an appointment to install a security door via email very easily thanks to Christine who is in charge of logistics for the company. Very flexible and patient with all the questions we had asked. The door was installed with no problems and Dave took the time to explain what and how they would proceeed. I would HIGHLY recommend Dave for fixups and installs in your home. We definetly will call them again! Thanks Dave!
Description of Work: Picked up security door from store and installed the security door in our home

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your review, [Member name removed]. It's been a pleasure working with you.

Ariat I.
06/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
David Fuller is a true professional. From the initial call to the estimate to the completion of the work he was easy to work with. He and his helper arrived at the designated time. Some of the scope of the job had changed a bit from the original plan and there was no problem. The did a great job and cleaned up after themselves. We will definitely be calling him again!
Description of Work: Installed new closet fixtures, assembled rolling racks, fixed a door problem

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you.

Stacy V.
05/2015
5.0
decks, handyman service
  + 0 more
Mr Fuller and team did an excellent job of putting together and securing a large 14x16 metal gazebo I purchased from Costco. I sent him the product info from the website for an advance quote. While unpacking, and laying out the parts for assembly, the team noticed a defective part, so they had to stop, and come back after the the replacement part arrived. As soon as I got the part, the full team of 5 was back on site to finish, everything looks great! Very professional and great quality work, I will be hiring again!
Description of Work: Installation of large metal Gazebo purchased at Costco

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

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Thank you for your business and your kind words. Both are appreciated.

Marie S.
05/2015
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
After two weeks of trying to get a commitment, we finally had a date. However, the day before, I was told that there was an additional $40.00 because my home was 5 miles outside of their service zone. First and foremost, the service charges 3 times whatever any other provider does for the same service. I had an estimate of 3 hours at $120 an hour, to put up drapery rods! Secondly and more importantly, I did not appreciate having an additional charge of $40.00 added to an already high rate of $120.00 per hour because I was a few miles outside of their service zone. No one ever mentioned such a charge in the two weeks I was trying to obtain a date. Therefore, I highly recommend NOT using this provider, since they appear to be devious in their MO. This is the second time I have used Angie's List and it seems that the providers listed are not as credible as they advertise.
Description of Work: Drapery rod installation

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

$160

Response from FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE
Good morning, Ma’am, I attempted to call you this morning in hopes of addressing your concerns, but the number you provided us was listed as “unallocated.” I verified the number, but to no avail. As you may recall, I asked you for your address several months ago, when you first made an appointment request – we agreed to the date you requested and asked where you are located. I asked multiple times where you were located, but only received a reply just yesterday. I assure you, Ma’am, we are a family-run company and no one is attempting to deceive you. Our profile clearly states that we service three cities, so we assume that customers outside of that area will not make inquiries. I do apologize for that. You are, of course, under no obligation to use our service if you’re not comfortable with the price we offered. We had no idea you were so distressed by the price until you responded to our mention of the travel charge. At that time, we attempted to resolve the matter to your satisfaction, but received no response. My offer stands: I gave you my personal cell number. Please feel free to give me a call and I will do everything I can to resolve this matter to your satisfaction. Thank you, Christine

Contact information

656 San Juan St, Manteca, CA 95336


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
713035
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
CSLB
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2017
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Electrical,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Interior Painting,
Garage Doors,
Fencing,
Drywall,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing

FAQ

FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE offers free project estimates.
No, FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE offers a 10% senior discount.
No, FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE does not offer emergency services.
Yes, FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE offers warranties.
FULLER HANDYMAN SERVICE offers the following services: We offer plumbing and electrical repairs, carpentry and sheetrock, door and window hardware, appliance installation, and all kinds of miscellaneous small repairs and improvements.
At this time we are not accepting landscaping projects or large-scale remodeling jobs.

Contact information

656 San Juan St, Manteca, CA 95336