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Barry W.
11/2012
home remodeling
+ -1 moreI hired him to remodel our kitchen and bathroom. I paid him several thousand dollars for materials in advance, and he said he could have it done in 8 days. He did 3 days of work, and then he was gone. He texted me several times, making excuses, but he hasn’t returned. I do not recommend him at all.
Description of Work: Each time that I hired him, the quality of the work and responsiveness declined a bit.
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PATRICIA S.
05/2011
handyman service
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Description of Work: I am the person who originally recommended Hector in January 2008. At that time he was working for my plumber and did an excellent job. Since I put him on Angie's List he has not showed up when he said he would, is extremely difficult to get a hold of, and very undependable. He did work for a friend of mine because I recommended him and he did not show up when he said he would, she was unable to reach him, and was not happy with his work. I do not recommend just anyone and am extremely disappointed in him. In 2008 he was very conscientious and did an excellent job. Since that time I do not know what happened to him. His previous employer will not rehire or recommend him since he has become so undependable and has stood up a number of people. People were bombarding my plumber tryng to reach Hector. Hector told him that he would contact them (and me), but never did. To say I am disappointed in his behavior is an understatement. If it wasn't for me putting him on Angie's list he would not have the business he has today. It's a shame that he has become so undependable and has no respect for other people's time. Apparantly, his word does not mean anything. Please tell him about my comment if you chose to work with him. He will know who I am. I am not going to waste any more of my time trying to contact him again.
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Hilary B.
05/2011
drywall, electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing, interior painters
+ 4 moreEverything went fine. Once you can get Hector's time, his work is excellent. He is very busy though. His prices cannot be beat. This is the 5th time he has done work for me and I am satisfied every time.
Description of Work: Replaced old insulation in attic, fixed drywall in laundry room after a leak, installed recessed lights, installed shades, fixed sprinklers
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Matthew C.
11/2010
handyman service
+ -1 moreThey showed up and when they were running late called to let me know. His estimates were more than fair and the work was done on schedule and on price. They also cleaned up the caulking that my wife and I had removed after I tried to caulk it myself, although poorly. He even fixed the running toilet that I couldn't figure out. His work was so good that I'm going to have him come back and do some painting touch ups. Would recommend him to all.
Description of Work: Hector and his helper Emilio recaulked our counter tops in the kitchen and the Tub in the Master Bath and shower in the Guest Bath. They showed up and when they were running late called to let me know. His estimates were more than fair and the work was done on schedule and on price. They also cleaned up the caulking that my wife and I had removed after I tried to caulk it myself, although poorly. He even fixed the running toilet that I couldn't figure out. His work was so good that I'm going to have him come back and do some painting touch ups. Would recommend him to all.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Faith S.
11/2010
home remodeling
+ -1 moreThey were amiable and pleasant. I was impressed with the fact that they removed their shoes before entering the house. However, they have not answered four calls to finish the job. Addendum: Eventually they returned and accomplished the shower door repair satisfactorily.
Description of Work: Caulked around the shower, tub and installed slide latch on gate. They were supposed to return to put a wheel on the shower door. Addendum: They eventually returned and accomplished the shower door repair.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
melinda G.
10/2010
handyman service, lighting, woodworking, house painters
+ 2 moreThe jobs went very well. He immediately showed up early to do the jobs that he was hired to do. There were a couple of times when he had to push back his work days but he did call to advise me of this. I plan to hire him again when I decide to install wood flooring to one of my bedrooms. My house looks new just with the baseboards alone, thank you again Hector!
Description of Work: Hector did a wonderful job with the installation of new base boards in my entire house, new shelving in my living room, built an extension to my kitchen counter (breakfast bar), and installed 4 new outdoor lights.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Hal L.
10/2010
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 moreHe is a good guy. He did a good job when he last came out. I called him first. He then showed up and took care of the problem. I would ask people to use his services. I use his services all the time.
Description of Work: Hector Duran is my resident handyman. My last interaction with him was about a month ago for fixing a leaky shower tub.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Alan R.
09/2010
handyman service
+ -1 moreHector did not show up or call to cancel. I called him the following week and he indicated out of town but would call in a few days upon his return. We never heard from him again. He no showed twice. If you really need a job done do not call Hector!
Description of Work: No work performed
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Linda D.
06/2010
woodworking
+ -1 moreHe gave a good estimate, but I was able to find someone capable of doing more.
Description of Work: He gave an estimate for a job.
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Jane F.
06/2010
handyman service, woodworking
+ 0 moreHector is great. He is so busy that it sometimes takes a little while for him to get back to you, but he shows up to do the work on time and as promised and his work is excellent. His fees are extremely reasonable. This time he installed a new mailbox for us--he provided the concrete, dug the hole after cleaning up the area, installed a nice post to the correct legal height and installed the mailbox we had purchased. He did a neat, fast and professional job. He previously was a subcontractor for our bathroom remodel and did the drywall, paint and carpentry, rough and finish, for a bathroom remodel. He does lovely work and is very neat and careful, plus he has a good eye for things like how to center a soffit, how to finish molding,etc.
Description of Work: This time, Hector installed a mailbox with post, posthole, concrete, etc. Previously he was subcontractor for a bathroom remodel and did drywall, painting, rough and finish carpentry, door installation as well as the demolition and clean-up.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Rosa M.
05/2010
handyman service, doors
+ 0 moreI initially contacted Mr.Duran by telpehone on Monday, May 24, 2010, to make an appointment for his services. He stated he was not available to visit my home until Saturday, May 29, 2010. I agreed to the date and we mutally agreed on the time, 10:00AM. On the agreed upon date and time, he never showed up or called to inform me of his dealy. I finally called him at 10:30 AM to ask about the delay. Mr. Duran stated that he lost his appointment book with my telpehone number and could not call me. Nevertheless, he added that it would not be possibe for him to visit my home because, "I have three other jobs to go to this morning." I do not recommend Mr. Duran because of his lack of professionalisim, dependability, and punctuality.
Description of Work: No work performed.
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Morris Y.
04/2010
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 moreWe spoke on the telephone to come out. He would not be able to come out until 4 days later. I scheduled him 4 days later. He did not show up. I called him and he did not return my calls after his no-show. I quit calling without using the provider.
Description of Work: Interior Painting, Drywall Estimate
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Jacques B.
04/2010
contractors, drywall, electrician, fencing, glass repair, handyman service, lighting, locksmith, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, doors
+ 11 moreHector is excellent and he is here whenever I need something. He is outstanding and great as well. He can do all kinds of work including plumbing, electrical, and drywall work. He did a lot of work for me, but he also has a couple of people who work with him.
Description of Work: I use the services of Hector Duran a lot. His last visit was about a couple of weeks ago for installing the new sconces in the living room. I had him fix Malibu lights and had him install interior lights. He also fixed a door that wasn’t closing properly since the lock on the door wasn’t working properly. He also did a remodeling project back in December which included remodeling a bathroom, removing counter to ceiling mirrors, installation of new mirrors and lights. He also put in the wainscoting. He built a new door frame for a vintage door that I had in the garage. He removed some crown moldings. He installed a 60 foot fence in the backyard. He also did some drywall work in my master bedroom.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Edward D.
02/2010
handyman service
+ -1 moreHector is excellent. He is real good at figuring out what the problem is and a reasonable way to fix it. He does quality work, works hard, and cleans up after himself. I like his recommendations for replacement pieces - good quality, but not too expensive. He will purchase everything, shows up on time, is honest and dependable. Very professional, and reasonable rates too. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Hector has worked for me a few times, twice for leaks in the kitchen sink area. He has replaced the faucet twice (defective faucet, not his fault), reinforced the tile countertop weakened by moisture, and replaced the waste line, disposal, and dishwasher connection to it. Plus other small tasks around the house.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Jacques B.
12/2009
contractors, handyman service, woodworking, doors
+ 2 moreThe work was fantastic. Hector Duran provides excellent service at a very resonable price. The work was completed professionally and efficiently. Hector, Alfredo and Emilio are very good at their craft and are able to do everything involved in home remodeling. They worked without stop for many days and cleaned up every day before they left. They take pride in what they do and they are extreemly honest. Hector devoted a great deal of personal time to insure that the ceiling moldings matched throughout the house. This was not easy since the house has many site crafted features that date back to the 1930s. I plan to hire Hector Duran and use this team again..
Description of Work: Removed floor to ceiling mirrored doors in master bedroom, removed counter to ceiling mirrors in master bathroom, put up drywall, lowered headers for closets and installed four (4) new hardwood closet doors and one (1) new closet pocket door, installed crown moldings in master bedroom and bathroom, installed wainscoting in master bathroom, replaced another door in the house with a vintage door and lowered the header prior to installation. Built a new sixty foot fence in the backyard.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,400
ELLA P.
06/2009
handyman service
+ -1 moreExcellent! Mr Duran and his assistant did a great job replacing the faucet and re-caulking the tub, including making a quick run to the local Home Depot for an unanticipated need for supplies. They were very tidy in the work they performed and made sure that we were happy with the work before leaving. We will be using their services again!
Description of Work: Replacement of kitchen faucet + re-caulking of bathtub / shower stall.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Barry W.
06/2009
handyman service
+ -1 moreexcellent
Description of Work: I used Angieslist as a source for a handyman. Mr. Duran came and gave an estimate in a timely manner. I hired him because I thought his estimate was both fair and reasonable. He showed up on time, everytime and brought help that all were very easy to work with. They did the job that was paid for and the few extras that I changed were still reasonable. I used him to lay a "floating floor", change some electrical, remove wall paper, and painting. All were performed to a good to excellent rating. I have already booked Herctor to perform other things in the near future.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Miriam G.
01/2009
handyman service
+ -1 moreI contacted Mr. Duran to do some repair work at a condo I have rented out. He contacted the tenant, made the appointment and showed up on time. My tenant was very pleased with his workmanship and his pleasant attitude. I will use him again.
Description of Work: Mr. Duran installed towel bars in a bathroom and repaired several shutters.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
GERALD P.
11/2008
contractors, handyman service, woodworking, doors
+ 2 moreHector did a really nice job of door installation of doors that we had purchased. Job was done on time with good attention to detail. Work area was cleaned up at end of every work day. Casement and baseboard installation was outstanding. Hector took the initiative to mitre the baseboard to blend with the door casements throughout the installation area; we had not thought of doing it this way but it makes truly nice visual impact. Nice creative touch. As with the doors, the work was performed when scheduled, very professional job, always cleaned up at end of work days. Completed this part of job within 2 days. We would highly recommend Hector for either door installation or for handyman activities. Very nice person to work with.
Description of Work: Installed 3 doors (exterior utility door, exterior side entry to garage, entry door from garage to house). Replaced, installed 10 door casings, 6 window casings, 200 ft of baseboard molding
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Melanie D.
09/2008
handyman service
+ -1 moreHector said he would be here, but never showed. He even called me in the morning day of to confirm, but again, did not show. I called numerous times leaving messages, but he did not pick up, nor return my phone calls.
Description of Work: He was to install a pet door.
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PATRICIA S.
01/2008
handyman service, house painters, interior painters, doors
+ 2 moreIf you are looking for an honest, hard working, competent person, give Hector a call. He is very concientious and professional and knows his stuff.
Description of Work: Hector takes pride in his work and is an excellent worker/craftsman. He is very honest and fair. He replaced all the doors in my house, painted and stained them, cleaned up after himself, and fixed the botched job that someone else did. I plan on using Hector for everything that I need done around the house since he is so good. After getting ripped off by others and seeing the great job he does, I won't use anyone else. I highly recommend him.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Contact information
632 N Wilmington Blvd Apt 6, Wilmington, CA 90744
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Drywall,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Exterior Painting,
Electrical,
General Remodeling
FAQ
Hector Duran is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
No, Hector Duran does not offer free project estimates.
No, Hector Duran does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hector Duran does not offer a senior discount.
No, Hector Duran does not offer emergency services.
No, Hector Duran does not offer warranties.
Hector Duran offers the following services: Carpentry-woodworking, doors, framing, handymen, interior & exterior painting.
Contact information
632 N Wilmington Blvd Apt 6, Wilmington, CA 90744