Tool Time Home Improvement

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Electrical,

About us

Tool Time is a licensed, insured and bonded General Contractor. Our license number is 880137. It can be looked up on the CSLB (Contractors State License Board) website. Looking up Contractor license numbers will allow you to see if the license is current and active and if there are any judgments against the company. It's a good, safe thing to do before hiring someone: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. We specialize in problem solving, Handyman home repair Services, bathroom and kitchen remodeling and additions. We have been in business since 2001 and we have 10 employees on Tool Time payroll. We also have a group of 15 subcontractors that we use repeatedly for specific trade work on our larger remodels and additions. Tool Time has Serviced over 5,000 customers since 2001 and the majority of them are all repeat customers. Note: Our website of 15 years is currently down as of 1/6/20. We are working quickly to build it again and put it up on a new domain name. Our old domain name was www.gotooltime.com. Our website support company made an error and we lost our domain name and our website code. Please contact us if you need a hand. We love what we do and we are good at it. Our preference for communication is text, but feel free to email or call. Whatever works best for you. 408-335-5396. That's my direct mobile number. So, if you call, text or email, you will be communicating with someone very experienced and the one that makes the final decisions. Sincerely, Eric Calamia Owner, Tool Time Corp.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handyman Services, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling, Additions, Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Sheet Rock, Stucco, Finish Carpentry & Painting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7189 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
11%
3
4%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 189 reviews

Richard L B.
08/2022
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They did satisfactory work because they were professional and they were on time and they did quality work.
Description of Work: Small jobs like installing security screen doors, installing the new lock and door knobs, and repairing tiles.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Carlin B.
11/2020
5.0
contractors, drywall, handyman service, garage builders
  + 2 more
I received excellent timely service on a couple of major handyman projects from Minh at Tool Time Home improvement. [*** Link removed ***] And he had good backup from others at Tooltime. Terry the scheduler/coordinator is easy to work with and worked closely with me to understand and advise on some difficult projects. They are on the high end of handyman quotes but proved to be cost effective
Description of Work: Termite damage repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Jonna T.
09/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were on time, efficient, friendly and I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them. They also practiced good hygiene with Covid by wearing masks, booties and social distanced.
Description of Work: Handy man service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Lara B.
08/2020
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They told me they needed pictures. I sent them. They said they would give the info to a technician. And they’d get back to me. Then never got back to me.
Description of Work: Replacing my microwave handle
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

James V.
08/2020
5.0
handyman service, garage builders
  + 0 more
Hanging the mirror took longer than estimated. Thus the cost went up.
Description of Work: Hung a 5x7 foot mirror and a 5x5 foot picture.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$970

Warren S.
05/2020
5.0
drywall, handyman service, garage builders
  + 1 more
These folks are incredibly kind and detailed, and pay close attention to detail. True professionals.
Description of Work: Major drywall work
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Tool Time Home Improvement
Thanks for the positive words [Member Name Removed]!!!

Jason B.
03/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Job went well. Showed up on time and the quality of the work was excellent.
Description of Work: Venting a bathroom fan, and adding screens to avoid wasps in the future.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Tool Time Home Improvement
Thanks for the review, it was a pleasure working with you.

Arienne H.
01/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The work was very well, beautiful job and they've done it quickly.
Description of Work: They repaired for rot water damage from a hot water heater leakage
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Kimberly J.
10/2019
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
Prompt, knowledgeable and spoke English well, These guys were amazing!!! Very professional!! Job well done on a difficult doorway!!
Description of Work: New door install

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
$660

Pat R.
09/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Work delivered to my satisfaction. Very accessible and communicative.
Description of Work: Outdoor electrical cover replaced, doorstop treated with protective coating.

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

Pam R.
07/2017
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It didn't. Tool Time never returned my inquiry.
Description of Work: I sent an email via Angie's List and I called them and left a message. In both cases, Tool Time Home Improvement did not respond. I am surprised by this given their high ratings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Steve W.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
The attic fan went very well. Troy was able to isolate and seal the flashing issue that was causing our roof leak, however after further investigation, requiring the removal of some siding, we found some more serious structural damage to the studs in the wall. This seemed to be a beyond his expertise as a 1-man job, so we opted to have him stop there and will bring in a construction contractor to make these repairs. We are very pleased with the work Troy did and would not hesitate to contact him again. We are grateful he was dedicated enough to look into the damage further, otherwise we never would have seen the interior damage.
Description of Work: Replaced the motor to our attic fan and sealed a roof/flashing 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
$129

Karen A.
04/2017
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
did not go. missed first schedule appt. made anew appt. showed up a little late, spent good amount of time in my home going over what items I requested to be done, was asked to send the list to them of items I needed done, via email, did and never heard back form them. poor responsiveness and customer service.
Description of Work: handy man services around home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Dori S.
03/2017
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
Tool Time Home Improvement was exactly what we were looking for. Other contractors wouldn't even consider the job because it was too small, but Tool Time responded to my inquiry within a few hours, came out to check out the space a few days later, got me a quote for the work the same day, and started work the same week. We are so thankful for the good, quick work Tool Time Home Improvement provided. The workers were always prompt, communicative, tidy, and they checked everything twice to make sure it was done right. I would definitely recommend these guys, and I will be calling them again should the need arise.
Description of Work: We had a small 1/2 bath that needed retiling, baseboard installation, and plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink) reinstalled.

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

David H.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, interior painters
  + 2 more
The level of craftsmanship and the professionalism of Eric and his team are superb! I would hire them again in a second!
Description of Work: We had a number of jobs, from rehanging a door to swing out instead of in, to hanging an extremely heavy mirror on a sheetrock wall, to painting an accent wall (including getting the paint!).

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ivka C.
02/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I signed up on Angies list on 2/18/2017 and had the work done today. Tooltime got back to me on 2/21/2017 and we made arrangements to have the work done today. Mike from Tooltime was here at 9AM on the dot, he put the safety bars in and left the bathroom cleaner then it started. I will call on Tooltime again for more work in my home. If there were more stars to be awarded I would do that. Thank you Ivka
Description of Work: We needed safety bars put in the 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
$210

Anne T.
02/2017
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
The technician was right on time and did a great job. We also asked him to look at an overhead light fixture where we suspected a short in the wiring, or possibly the fixture itself. Eric suggested that we consider a new LED fixture instead. He picked it up and came back the next day to install it. It's great, will never need to climb on a ladder to change bulbs again!
Description of Work: We needed several minor repairs and used Tool Time based on reviews seen on Angie's list. It was a real variety of things, towel bar, vent, kitchen drawer.

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

Ann F.
12/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent work and very professional and friendly.
Description of Work: Home repairs including small wall patches and paint, loose fixtures etc. They completely replaced all my recessed lights (100+) with LEDS. They also custom made a replacement wood trim for my spiral staircase.

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

Stephen M.
12/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service, remodeling
  + 1 more
Great, Eric and his crew are top notch. The pocket door requires additional work, but Eric offered me a few options to choose from. He was very communicative and clear about what to do with the pocket door. I will continue to work with Eric and his team, hopefully for many years to come. It's nice to have professionals I feel I can trust.
Description of Work: I needed a few exhaust fans installed as well as a new recessed light, and a pocket door repaired.

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

SAELON R.
09/2016
1.0
contractors, handyman service
  + 0 more
I liked Eric a lot and he did very good work for me on a previous occasion. For this job he came out and spent a lot of time evaluating and measuring the site and was going to get back to me with an estimate. Then he disappeared with no explanation and stopped returning phone calls. I'm really disappointed that he wouldn't at least take the time to say he didn't want the job, as I wasted a lot of time waiting for him when I should have been looking for other people. Ratings below are based on only this recent experience, the first time was completely different.
Description of Work: I needed a new roof on a water tank, but it's more complicated because the structural framework for the old roof was as rotten as the roof itself.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Tool Time Home Improvement
Eric spent approximately 6 hours responding to [Member Name Removed], meeting with her, researching and discussing various options for the water tank cover for the housing development. It was a situation where the group of homeowners needed to approve the work. Eric told [Member Name Removed] during the initial discussions that the job was very dangerous, something that we were not experienced with and that she would need to hire an architect to design a cover that could be built efficiently and as safely as possible and only at that point, would Eric be willing to put together an official estimate. [Member Name Removed] then told Eric that neither she nor the homeowners would be willing to pay for the cost of an architect or the approximate $10K for the total job. As [Member Name Removed] mentioned, her previous experience with Tool Time was very positive. Unfortunately, in this case, her expectations, demands and amount she would be willing to pay for a very unsafe job were not in line with what we could provide. Apparently she was not happy that we wouldn't take on a high risk job, which we didn't have experience with.

JAY V.
08/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Initially, there were hard to get in touch with. But once the job was scheduled, they were prompt and efficient. I was impressed with their work ethic. They were perfectly willing (and even enthusiastic) to start another item on the list at 4 PM on a Friday. Eric did most of the miscellaneous jobs but I deferred to the master plumber (Saul) for one item. All in all, it was a very positive experience.
Description of Work: Misc handyman jobs: rehang/adjust several doors, replace several faucets, little bit of electrical, little bit of sheetrock taping and texturing.

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

paulette S.
07/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The young man who showed up right on time was very kind, personable and professional. He worked with me to get several jobs done. I would call Tool Time Home Improvement any time I need some help. I thought that I had given a review at the time, but I seem to have missed doing so, so I'm doing it now, because I have never forgotten their help.
Description of Work: I needed some heavy lifting, furniture moving, furniture assembly, etc.

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

April F.
06/2016
4.0
ceramic tile, drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, masonry, stucco, home remodeling, interior painters, doors
  + 7 more
They seemed knowledgeable and were pleasant to work with. We never received a quote on the project, although received quotes on part of the project. We heard back from third party vendors that they hire, but we did not hear back from Tool Time. Not sure if the job was too big or too small. If the readers are wondering about the "B" grade, I am grading this time relative to their peer group.
Description of Work: Water damage repair (water heater closet, kitchen, bath)

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000

Sandra B.
04/2016
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Dave and Eric did a good job with a challenging dryer installation. They arrived on time and were very careful of my hardwood floors. Dave also replaced the spout in the upstairs bathtub. I was very happy with the results. I have used Tool Time in the past and have always been pleased. However, dealing with the bill has been problematic. Usually Eric, the owner, would come by, inspect the job, and I would pay him. Dave/Eric didn't know about the payment procedure, called the office and was told someone would call me. I was never called, tried calling, left a voicemail, then sent an e-mail, no response. After 3 weeks I sent a check for what I thought was the correct amount to the Constitution Ave address. No acknowledgement, no receipt. Last week I received an e-mail invoice for $200; I again tried to call -voicemail was full, sent an e-mail, again no response. If this business is trying to expand, this is not the way to do it. If I use them in the future, I would need to know the payment procedure and that I would receive a receipt.
Description of Work: Dave, Eric installed a washer, dryer and replaced the spout in the upstairs bathtub.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Tamra W.
04/2016
3.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
We were pleased with the work that was done. It took longer than expected due to a home depot trip but we were initially pleased with service. We had them fix a running toilet (one of many things) and was told that it should stop, and that we would not need to replace toilet. The toilet kept running, and is still running. My husband made attempts to contact them and at the end of day there was no follow through on their end. We also wanted to do some other jobs that we talked to them about but because there was no follow through, that didn't happen either. Follow through is important to us so I would rank them lower, but this is about what we have experienced since moving to the Bay Area. Thus, I would say our experience was average. There is not a maybe option on using them again so I said, "yes." I believe the quality of work is good but we are dissatisfied with the constant communication needed on our end to conduct and complete business.
Description of Work: odd jobs around the house

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Contact information

2670 S WHITE RD, San Jose, CA 95148

https://gotooltime.net

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
880137
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2026
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Doors,
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Lighting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Interior Painting,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Drywall

FAQ

Tool Time Home Improvement is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tool Time Home Improvement accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Tool Time Home Improvement offers free project estimates.
No, Tool Time Home Improvement does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Tool Time Home Improvement does not offer a senior discount.
No, Tool Time Home Improvement does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Tool Time Home Improvement offers warranties.
Tool Time Home Improvement offers the following services: Handyman Services, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling, Additions, Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Sheet Rock, Stucco, Finish Carpentry & Painting.

Contact information

2670 S WHITE RD, San Jose, CA 95148

https://gotooltime.net

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM