Excellently. He was a complete professional - went the extra mile and unclogged a drain spout
Description of Work: Remount exterior door, repair lock
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Gayle H.
11/2017
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Great very professional and on time! Will hire Brad again!
Description of Work: Modifications for my elder dads bathroom safety grab bars, remove shower door and bathroom door making better access with walking devices. Replacing electrical outlets, Kitchen knob on stove. Brad was very much a life saver for me with much things needing done at dads. I will hire him again as I have many more things needing attention. Thanks again Brad
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Charles W.
04/2016
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I called Brad to come to our house and give an estimate for adding an expanded chimney cap over the entire top of our fireplace chimney. A neighbor had suggested it as a precaution against water creeping down the chimney, which he had someone do for him last year. Brad climbed up to the top of our chimney on his ladder and examined the existing cap. He said it would be unnecessary to do such a project because of the design of the chimney and the cap kept the problem from occurring. The reason for my A rating is that after Brad had taken the time to come to our house and climb up the chimney and examine the "problem", he explained to us why it wasn't a problem. He could have done the work we requested and then charged us for it, but he did the ethical thing. I want to thank him for his professional attitude, and I want to let others know about it.
Description of Work: He came to give an estimate for work, but found I didn't need it done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Rich L.
03/2016
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Brad, was on time, understood the painting work to be done (first time, without questions or repeats needed) and started at it immediately, worked hard and wasted no time. He was very nice to the tenant in the building, he is a very pleasant family man, he did all the work we requested, without any baggage (so to speak) and I will be very happy to have Brad back again. I believe you will be as happy with his work as I was.
Description of Work: Painting repairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Ratin R.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service, lighting
+ 0 more
Very good guy, hard working and competent, attention to details, co-operating.
Description of Work: Hang a chandelier, fix laundry area sliding door, install a motion LED light for the backyard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Kathleen S.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I called about my rental property in California (I am in Georgia). Brad called back within 15 minutes. He had a cancellation so he called my renters and showed up within an hour. He fixed the toilet and another item the renter needed fixed. I paid him using PayPal which was really simple and convenient since I am out of state. I was looking for a Handyman that I can call when needed and I plan to call Brad in the future.
Description of Work: Fix leaky toilet, repair strip that was loose in the garage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Ruth L.
11/2015
1.0
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 more
Brad arrived 15 minutes late on the scheduled morning. He arrived with very dirty boots and when I asked him to either take off his shoes or put on some shoe covers he seemed very put out. He came into my living room where he promptly took out his phone and started blaring a broadcast with Rush Limbaugh. He started with hanging 2 curtain brackets , placing a heavy dirty ladder on the bottom of my white curtains (which I later had to have cleaned). When he was done, I noted that the curtain rods were uneven. He just said "Wow, you're really anal" -and didn't bother to straighten them out. He moved on to the bedroom where I needed him to hang another curtain rod (Rush still blaring in the background). This rail went up evenly, but when he strung the freshly cleaned and ironed curtains on the rod, he first set them in a pile of dust which was under the bed ( we had just moved the mattress 15 min earlier to allow him access and had not yet vacuumed). He also left dirty smudge and pencil marks on the wall at the end of one of the rods and did not clean it up until I gave him a cleaner and a rag and asked he go back up on the ladder to clean it. He had done the same thing on the previous curtain rail in the living room (which I later had to clean up). He then moved on to the bathroom where I had him hang two custom mirrored cabinets. He did not put anything under them to protect them and ended up chipping the corner of one of them. He also scratched up my brand new toilet seat by stepping on it with his rough work boots (which had somehow lost the shoe protectors. I'd provided him at the front door.) When I said something about the toilet seat,he didn't apologize- and seemed quite put out that I would say anything.. He did not clean up the mirrors or any of the dust from drilling (which made a big mess) or even put the shelves back in the cabinets. Lastly, I asked him to hang a heavy wall sculpture outside in a stairwell used by several small children. I told him to be sure to use toggle bolts and not the small plastic anchors he had already tried to use for the bathroom cabinets. When I came out to check on him 20 min later, I saw that he had indeed used the plastic anchors which are rated at only 10 pounds to hang a 70 pound hanging! He said not to worry, it would hold, but when I tried, I could pull out his hooks out of the wall with one finger! In an effort to get things finished up safely and quickly, my husband stepped in to help Brad install the hanging wit h our toggle bolts. What usually takes my other handyman 10 min took almost an hour! Again, he left a huge mess on the floor of the stairwell and did not clean it up At this point we had had enough and decided to cut short our to-do list. I was so upset that I did not notice that he overcharged me by half an hour -including the 15 minutes he was late and not to mention the almost hour he took for the two hooks to hang the outdoor hanging! He did tell me to take off for the toilet seat, but now I have to re-order , pick-up, and install. Yesterday we had a security system put in throughout our property and even though the three guys were in and out all day to run the camera wire, cameras, etc, they never once made anything dirty and always took off their shoes when entering the house- without my ever saying a word. I think that's what a good service provider does- they take care of the problem you hired them to do without creating new work or problems for you after the job is finished. I find it very hard to believe this is the same Brad Schmidt whose reviews I read. Something is really off here. In any case I would highly recommend staying stay clear of this company.
Description of Work: I had Brad out to take care of some very basic handyman things around my house: Hanging curtain rods, a mirror, mirrored cabinets, and a wall hanger.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$175
Response from Brad Schmidt Handyman
Here is what [Member Name Removed] does NOT say: 1) I had called [Member Name Removed] before arriving to tell her that I was having trouble finding her house, as house numbers on her street are not in numeric order and she lives on a flag lot, making it hard to find. 2)My work shoes were NOT dirty but were well used. I had new boots on order when I was at her house but they had not arrived yet. They came several days later. 3) My work ladder is not dirty, but again well used. I did not place the ladder on her curtains. If the bottom of her curtains was dirty, perhaps it is because many of the floors in her home do not have flooring installed, but are bare cement covered by paper. 4) I did listen to the radio on my phone as I was working, since I was alone in the room. If she had told me that this was disconcerting to her, I certainly would have turned it off. 5) As you can see from her review, she really is anal (as am I). I can usually joke with a fellow obsessive, but apparently not this time!! 6) The curtains were uneven because her curtain rod was real wood, and it had warped. 7) Obviously, I did not set clean curtains in a pile of dust. One had slipped off of the bed (there were 8 sheer and very slippery curtains) and of course I picked it up as soon as possible. 8) I did not chip the corner of the cabinet in question because the chip was in a spot where I had never rested it or set it down. I had only placed it on the back of the toilet before hanging and the edge that was chipped was in mid air. I did, however, gladly repair the chip. 9) I did offer to pay for the toilet seat. She deducted $30 from my payment for a new toilet seat. I am hoping that she purchased a better seat than the one that was on it originally! 10) She had not planned ahead to get fasteners for her heavy wall hanging. When this happens, I try to be accomodating with the fasteners I have with me, so I don't have to charge the customer for my time to go to the store. Sometimes in unusual circumstances, it takes some ingenuity to get a job done. This is what happened here. I did try several different things before we came up with a solution that worked well. This is actually what I thrive at, is problem solving. Unfortunately, it sometimes takes several attempts. I would have never left the hanging in a state that was not safe, as she implies. 11) I asked her husband to help with the hanging of this heavy object. I could not have done it without help 12) If I don't clean up after every mini-project on a job, I circle through later to clean up. As I was summarily dismissed in this case, I was unable to finish up as I normally would. This includes double checking that there are not marks on walls that can be seen etc. Many of my customers do not want to pay me do do cleaning, which they can do themselves. [Member Name Removed] was coming after me cleaning, vacuuming etc already, so I could move on to the next project. 13) After the large heavy wall hanging was done (remember she was so upset that she cut short the to do list), she had me do at least one additional project - hanging another heavy mirror on an inside wall. 14) As a psychologist, [Member Name Removed] doesn't do too well. She misinterpreted my lack of reaction to "being put out". I was merely not reacting. 15) I have a habit of checking with the customer to make sure that there is nothing that I have missed doing. Again, I was unable to do this, as they suddenly decided that they had to leave immediately. BOTTOM LINE: As in most of life, a little communication goes a long way in avoiding misunderstandings and bad feelings. Virtually all of [Member's Name Removed] concerns could have been easily addressed and resolved at the time, cheerfully, if given a chance. But it can't be done with mind reading, guessing, and revenge reviews. If that is your approach to relationships, please do not call on me.
Carol C.
11/2015
1.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I would avoid this guy. There are so many better, competent, responsive handymen out there, there is no need to deal with guys like this. Also, he quoted me a $50 an hour, which is a lot more than other handymen I got quotes from.
Description of Work: I emailed, called and text Brad Schmidt wanting a quote for approx. $1500 work done at my home. He did not even bother to respond for 4 or 5 days, then asked me to send him pictures of the area in my house and a description of the work I wanted done. Which I did, within 10 minutes of him asking for the pictures. Two weeks later I have still not heard back from him. Not ONE WORD. If he is too busy or not interested in doing the work, at least he could have the decency to let me know. Completely unprofessional, not to respond at all, after asking me for pictures.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,500
Response from Brad Schmidt Handyman
Occasionally, someone who runs a one person business that is extremely busy and has to turn a lot of work down, by mistake overlooks someone's request. This is what happened with [member name removed]. Her request had simply inadvertantly dropped off of the radar at a very busy time. We had communicated by text, and if she had sent a simple reminder that I had not gotten back to her, I would have been pleased to do that. Unfortunately, since I am actually not a perfect human being, this happened, for which I am sorry.
Lisa M.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Brad was really nice and professional. He was on time and went straight to work. I wasn't sure what side garage door to buy and he went and purchased it for me. I was really impressed with his willingness to do that and he also went to two places to shop for the best deal for the door. He gave me a detail of everything that was purchased. Brad went above and beyond my expectations. I will definitely call him with more projects:)! Being a single mom I expect I will have a lot!
Description of Work: Brad fixed my very heavy closet doors which were off the runner and hung a mirror in the master bedroom. He also fixed my front screen door. Then he replaced my side garage door which was in really bad shape.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Mark V.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, lighting
+ 0 more
Brad Schmidt responded to my inquiry regarding the services of a Handyman immediately. We exchanged e-mails and I received confirmation on the scheduled day and time to do this job. Brad arrived promptly at the designated time. He worked at a brisk pace and performed all the installation work in a professional manner. Everything was completed in less than 2 hours. I consider it more than a bargain to receive all this quality work in exchange for $100.00. For any type of similar services I highly recommend Brad Schmidt.
Description of Work: Removed a chandelier and installed a new light. Installed 3 bedroom smoke detectors (battery) and replaced 1 hallway smoke detector (hard-wired). Installed a conduit cover in the attic. Replaced missing screws in a light switch plate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Matthew C.
08/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service
+ 0 more
Brad did an excellent reviving my 14 year old fence and helping me get some additional life out of it. Half of my fence was leaning do to rotted posts which he repaired and did some additional patching in other areas as well. His work exceeded my expectations and my neighbor was very happy with the job as well. I would use him again for this or any other work in future.
Description of Work: Fence repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
Melanie F.
07/2015
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Brad was on time , he looked at the job and got right to work tearing out old dried wood. He then measured and went to lumber yard , came back and cut and installed new beams. He then primed the beams and while the beams were drying Brad went to a drying shed we have for macadamia nuts and fixed the wooden door while waiting for beams to dry. He then painted the beams to match the rest of the balcony . He was great!
Description of Work: Replaced dry rotted beams (2) on balcony primed and painted the beams as well as installed new beams cut to size
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Anne L.
04/2015
5.0
handyman service, lighting, plumbing
+ 1 more
Brad did a great job - he showed up on time, his communication before hand was timely... We definitely will use him again!
Description of Work: Brad installed bathroom fixtures and hardware, hung a chandelier, and installed a light fixture in our master bathroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Terry Y.
04/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, plumbing
+ 1 more
We have had mostly good success using Angie's List vendors, but Brad has set a new standard! He arrived at the scheduled time, we discussed the task list, and he went immediately to work. Brad was thoroughly professional and had a great disposition. He was totally focused on the tasks at hand and moved smoothly from item to item in a manner that insured the critical path would be met. We threw in some "oh, by the ways" that Brad handled with ease, never loosing his focus or his smile. We will highly recommend Brad Schmidt to family and friends. He is the single best experience we have had using AL vendors.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen faucet and strainer, repaired leaky toilet, re-caulked shower door, removed old adhesive from shower tub, performed masonry on retaining wall loose bricks, repaired a damaged bedroom door, and replaced cabinet hinges.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Brent B.
03/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 more
Brad was very responsive to my calls and was able to come out the next day. He was very polite, knowledgeable, and punctual. He came in discussed what parts we needed and was off. He installed for the remainder of the afternoon, and was even able to alter, change, and do a little extra to get the job done. To add to it, he even came back a few days later to make sure all of the plumbing was water tight. Great handyman, and we will be using him again.
Description of Work: Installation of electric under sink water heater for two sinks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Marque C.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Brad has come to our hometwo times. He is always punctual and does a great job. We're having him come out again to do more work.
Description of Work: Brad has come two times and has built a desk, built shelves in some cabinets and the closet, and has done some electrical work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Mary R.
02/2014
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Brad was able to fit us in right away for a portion of the job and then scheduled completion. The first visit he removed the old lighting fixtures , assembled and installed the new ones. On the pergola, he jacked up the structure, cut off the rotted ends of the posts, and installed raised concrete footers to keep the wood posts off the ground and in contact with water. The second visit he stripped the peeling paint from the heavily weathered cross slats, replaced those which were rotted, and repainted the entire structure. We were very pleased with his work, his professionalism and his work ethic We will hire him again for handyman jobs and heartily recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Installed several lighting fixtures and repaired and painted a pergola (shade structure)
I found him on Angie's List and he was great. I felt like he was really competent, experienced, friendly and helpful.
Description of Work: I used Brad Schmidt Handyman to fix a light in my kitchen that was malfunctioning. He also repaired a ceiling fan, changed the handle on my shower and gave me advice on how to repaint part of my ceiling. He also helped me match the paint on the ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Mary R.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
We had originally contracted with another handyman who was injured and couldn't perform the work. He made arrangements with Brad to take over the job, subject to our approval. Brad contacted us the day before he said he would be coming, came when he said he would, and worked professionally throughout. We would hire him again for handyman jobs.
Description of Work: We had a fence gate post replaced and some fence repaired, 7 electrical outlets replaced and work done on a florescent light fixtures. Brad Schmidt was here for about 3 hours. The price included supplies.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
courtney M.
11/2012
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Brad is the best handyman I have ever contracted. He is not only considered to be the 'jack of all trades', but he is trustworthy, timely and posses' a great deal of integrity. I plan on hiring Brad many more times as I know the task(s) at hand will be completed at the highest quality.
Description of Work: Brad completed several "to do's" for us. He painted interior walls, mounted a re-wired a large tv, installed an intricate fireplace mantel, hung about 20 paintings, hung and installed chandeliers...the list goes on and on. The man is brilliant.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Jan J.
10/2012
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
brad came on a recommendation from another angies list handyman who was over- booked. When I contacted Brad, I was impressed with his courteous manner and professionalism, so we mad an appointment. He, called to remind me that we had an appointment. He estimated cost before working and both times he was within the estimate. I would highly recommend his him to anyone.
Description of Work: Brad fixed an air conditioner. Parts were only available in Los Angeles so he drove all the way to LA and back to Vista and fixed it all in one afternoon! Brad came back a week later and installed doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
john P.
12/2011
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
It went great. I had used Brad a few weeks prior to do repairs on my son's rental house and he was wonderful! I explained the repairs that needed to be done, replace the broken window and missing screen, gave him the contact information for the tenant and he emailed me an extremely reasonable price. I gave him the go ahead and the repairs were done within days. Brad is efficient, his prices are more than fair and his work is great.
Description of Work: I have a rental property in North Park. The large front window was broken and the screen was missing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
john P.
12/2011
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
It went fantastic. I called Brad and explained the situation. He gave me a verbal estimate which we agreed would be finalized when he actually got to the house and looked at it. He called me( I live out of town) from the property and said that it would cost exactly what he thought when we talked. He did all the repairs that day. He dealt with the tenant and he was fine with me mailing a check the next day. He was a pleasure to deal with and I will use him again.
Description of Work: My son was out of town and there was a slab leak at his rental house. As I had not found Brad yet we called an emergency plumber to fix the plumbing/leak. As a result there was tile work, drywall and painting along with adjusting the water pressure(unrelated) all done by Brad.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
LAURIE J.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Overall, the experience has been excellent. Brad showed up exactly on time, worked hard for a good 8 hours (one day he was at my home for 12.5 hours). He's reasonably priced, highly competent, professional, and a pleasure to have around. I've used him several times. I'm very happy with his services.
Description of Work: He did everything I need to get comfortable in a new home. He painted, installed bathroom fixtures, also installed a sink & flooring, a sliding glass door, a ceiling fan light, hung pictures, lights and curtain rods, etc./
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
MIKO O.
05/2010
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I had no problems. Brad was very professional and did good work.
Description of Work: tiling for a fireplace and some painting
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Drywall,
Ceiling Fans,
Interior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Gas Logs,
Unfinished Carpentry
FAQ
Brad Schmidt Handyman is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Brad Schmidt Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
No, Brad Schmidt Handyman does not offer free project estimates.
No, Brad Schmidt Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Brad Schmidt Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
No, Brad Schmidt Handyman does not offer emergency services.
No, Brad Schmidt Handyman does not offer warranties.
Brad Schmidt Handyman offers the following services: All minor home repairs inside and out