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ALMOST EVERYTHING

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Owner operated single employee. Services as described below. Rates are $50 per hour plus materials with a one hour minimum. There is a service charge of $20 for distances over 20 miles round trip. Payment by cash or check. No debit or credit card payments. Senior discount of 10% for age 62 and over.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

HANDYMAN SERVICES, KITCHEN REFACING, CABINET AND DOOR INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTS, MINOR REPAIRS TO DOORS, WINDOWS, EXTERIOR WALLS, MINOR INTERIOR PAINTING, MINOR PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL REPAIR, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL SOCKETS AND SWITCHES,, MINOR FURNITURE REPAIR, MINOR PLUMBING REPAIR, FIXING LEAKS AND DRAINS, TOILET INSTALLATION, KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN.

Services we don't offer

ANYTHING REQUIRING A CONTRACTOR LICENSE. MAJOR REMODELING, BUILDING FENCES, NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING, ROOF REPAIR, FOOUNDATION REPAIR, ANY HEAVY LIFTING OR CONSTUCTION. FENCESDEMOLITION OF WALLS, RELOCATING PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WIRING, ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES HEAVY LIFTING OVER 100 POUNDS, CONCRETE WORK, PAVING, YARD WORK, HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF TRASH UNLESS INVOLVED WITH A PROJECT THAT I AM DOING, ROOFING AND WORKING ABOVE A 15 FOOT HEIGHT.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.666 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
3%
3
5%
2
5%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.7
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 66 reviews

Monica M.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb responded to my call promptly, asked detailed questions about the job and was very precise and careful with his work. He provided the right hardware and had the right tools for the work. He was polite and performed the work well and as asked.
Description of Work: Hung two sets of curtains, a very large framed picture, and a set of hooks

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
$150

Jonathan H.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The previous owner of my home had installed a workbench. I was unable to remove the table as it was bolted to the wall and there was a gas line through it. He was honest and up front about the ammount of work. He was very creative about how to get the table out. He was very accurate in his estimate.
Description of Work: He Removed a built-in workbench from my 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
$90

ELAINE M.
02/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, handyman service, window treatments
  + 1 more
Herb set time aside to give an estimate, go shopping for material with me and perform the work - all within two days.
Description of Work: I have been reading the below negative reviews on Herb's work from last year and would like to say that I have had opposite experiences with the quality of his work and his professionalism. I have used Herb for a number of years for both personal and rental property repairs. Herb repaired a sub-floor on one of my rental properties on the above date. The property is a mobile home with original flooring that had considerable water damage from a roof leak. He was able to diagnose the problem, purchase the correct materials and repair the floor in a timely fashion. He also hung several window blinds and repaired the kitchen stove burners.

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
$425

ELAINE M.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
My kitchen needed some upgrading and "refreshing". Herb was able to identify ways of doing this economically. He chose a newer type of hinge door pulls and was able to repaint the doors and drawers and make them look like new. I was pleased with his ideas and felt that his prices were reasonable. The work was done in a couple of days.
Description of Work: Removed kitchen cabinet doors and drawers. Repainted and replaced hardware.

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

ELAINE M.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Herb discussed with me the plans and dimensions for the planter boxes. He went shopping with me for materials and guided me to a lumber yard with discounted materials. He was able to assess the quality of the wood and use his van for transport back to my residence. The boxes are not only attractive, but practical. He suggested chicken wire screening to the bottom to keep out gophers. After almost two years of use, the boxes have maintained their shape and functionality.
Description of Work: Mr. Cofman designed and built two planter boxes for flowers and vegetables.

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

ELAINE M.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb was prompt, gave a clear, accurate estimate and showed an understanding of the product and challenges involved in the installation. He finished the job in the estimated time, and left the premises clean and tidy. The job looks professional.
Description of Work: Herb installed rubberized flooring in my garage. The job entailed cleaning the floor, cutting the pieces to fit and removing and sizing a door to fit over the installed flooring. Many of the pieces had to be custom fit to the angles of the floor.

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
$350

Patricia C.
10/2012
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb was responsive and available. He came on a weekend and on short notice. Initially his hourly price was quite fair and reasonable with a minimum that was acceptable, but he had to go to hardware store immediately after he arrived in order to pick up mirror hanging materials that should have been brought along as he knew what the job was. I had provided the measurements and description in my phone call. He had to hang a large 4' by 5' mirror. His first attempt was not successful as the materials he bought at the hardware store run were not strong enough. This meant we had to start all over. The second attempt put holes all the way through the decorative frame leaving the sharp points of the wood screws sticking out the front, ruining the burgundy paint and gilding. Neither while he was installing the screws and wires, nor after they were put in, did he check to see if the materials were coming through the front damaging the frame. It was just hung, and I did not see it until the mirror was already hanging. I mentioned it to him but did not ask at that time that it be redone as I had already invested time and money, incurred damage, and it had proved challenging for him already. The second part of the job was to install a large wall hanging glass front bathroom cabinet. The screws he bought at the hardware store broke, so he had to use other materials. I'm not sure if the cabinet is secure, as I don?t know if he used the correct materials at this point, or even put the screws in the studs. In addition it was not originally placed in the optimal location. He measured it and centered it based on visual only, without any thought as to the functional use of the area. The location was fine visually, but that way it blocked the ability for anyone to use the toilet, and I did not even notice that until after he'd already left. I had to call him back to fix this and move it in order to be able to even use the bathroom. I think he should have recognized this at the first visit. While he only charged 1/2 of the minimum for the second visit, the cabinet should not have been done that way in the first place, or he should have at least said something about it at the time of the original visit so I could make an informed decision. He?s a nice person but I don't think really did either job correctly. While it was handyman work, my expectation is that the person who is doing it professionally should not make these types of mistakes; damaging a large mirror frame, and hanging a cabinet in a functionally questionable location that is also seemingly not that secure.
Description of Work: 1. Hang a large 4 ft by 5 ft mirror with a painted wooden frame. 2.. Hang a 2 shelf bathroom cabinet.

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

$185

Response from ALMOST EVERYTHING
Concerning the hanging of the mirror, it is not possible to bring the appropriate materials without seeing what is required upon coming to the job and checking the size and weight of the mirror and then evaluating what is necessary to hang it. The mirror had been previously hung vertically and the existing hardware was inappropriate so I had to procure them after I examined the back of the mirror. It is true that the screws did protrude through the molding, however only the very tips of the screws were visible and the damage to the molding was minimal and barely noticeable in the existing ambient light. I offered to remove the screws and repair the damage at no charge but the client did not want me to do that since the mirror was already on the wall and she didn't want me to take the time to do it. Regarding the hanging of the cabinet in the bathroom, the location on the wall was approved by the client while I and one other person held it up. She could have determined that it would have been hung too close too the toilet before being attached to the wall but didn't notice that the proximity of the cabinet to the toilet would possibly affect the ability of someone to sit on the toilet. Of course, after the cabinet was on the wall it was possible to see that the location was a problem. To put it totally on me is not entirely fair since I could have not made that judgement before the cabinet was attached to the wall. There were no studs in the wall that could have been used to secure the cabinet. I used specialty wall anchors that allow screws to be placed in an open area on the wall and would properly support the weight of the cabinet. Also I had to remove the existing towel bar and patch the screw holes in the wall, The client did not mention or give me credit for fixing a problem with her stair lift by lubricating the drive chain which I did without charge after I had finished the other work. The client has given me a "D" rating. I would give her review a "C minus" since it was not entirely fair to me.

Sara G.
09/2012
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
When I spoke to Herb on the phone, he seemed a little reluctant to check the dryer for lint and clean it, but he said he could do it. I was not there when he did the work, but my tenant was. According to her, he said he didn't know much about dryers, but he went ahead an opened it up to clean out the link. Unfortunately, he didn't warn my chemically sensitive tenant that there would be a lot of dust and dirt. She was unable to stay in the place for a couple of nights. And when she returned, she had to do a lot of cleanup. There was dust and dirt all over the place. She was trying to ask him questions and he was apparently not very responsive. She paid him but didn't get a receipt. I'm surprised Herb has gotten so many good reviews. Maybe he was just having a bad day, but he definitely made a very bad impression with my tenant.
Description of Work: Herb cleaned the lint out of the dryer. It was a very messy process and he didn't clean up the mess.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

$50

Response from ALMOST EVERYTHING
This is news to me. There was dust, dirt and lint in the dryer blower that I removed with a shop vacuum. The front door was open for ventilation as well. It is true that I am not an expert when it comes to dryers but it is not rocket science to open the front panel and clean out the lint and debris. There was pleasant conversation with the tenant and I answered her questions to the best of my ability. I pulled out the dryer and checked the flue for lint. I vacuumed the area behind and underneath the dryer which was very dusty and put everything back together. If there was dust and dirt remaining, it was not apparent to me.

Kimberly P.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I love him. He has done about six jobs for me. He is always on time. He is extremely knowledgeable. I can't say enough good things about him. He is respectful of my home. He doesn't just do the jobs for money, he also gives great advice and direction.
Description of Work: He has hung frames. He adjusted my dining room table when I thought I was missing a piece. He has fixed my furnace and put together a couple pieces of furniture. I have really high ceilings and my smoke detector was dangling and he fixed that. My clothes were too heavy and my closet racks fell so he reinforced them and hung them back up. He is in my speed dial and does anything and everything that I need.

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
$50

MARY K.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, woodworking
  + 1 more
He was a very nice guy and didn’t everything in one day. He even went and picked up some items that he needed to do the work. I will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: I called him about a list of things I needed done. There was only one thing on the whole list he didn’t do. He installed a screen door, recaulked kitchen sink, repaired shower head, repaired my front porch railing and repaired an outdoor 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

TED D.
05/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was willing to come out on a Saturday in the late afternoon. He was punctual, very amiable, and very efficient. The price was much less than I expected. I highly recommemed him and would use him again.
Description of Work: Herb replaced an interior door in my house. .

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
$75

Dnious N.
03/2012
5.0
cabinet refacing
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with his work. He was very professional. The work was very good.
Description of Work: He worked on my cabinets and drawers for me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$78

John T.
03/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Herb did the job the day after I called him. He was prompt, friendly, professional, and neat, and he did a very good job.
Description of Work: Removed a broken garbage disposal, installed a new one in its place.

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
$70

Hulan B.
02/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, cabinet refacing
  + 1 more
He seemed able to problem solve and handle my needs. Everything I needed done was accomplished. I felt his workmanship was good and his price was fair.
Description of Work: He provided me with some handyman work, including cabinet doors and drawers repaired and some plumbing work as well.

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
$500

Mary W.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called and Herb he was able to come same day. He got right to work and completed the kitchen lights in a timely manner. I then asked him about the switch and timer. He advised me on what would work best and said he could get the switch and come back later to install. We were pleased with his work and would call him again.
Description of Work: Two overhead kitchen light fixtures replaced. A new switch and timer installed in livingroom for overhead light and front porch light.

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

ELAINE M.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Herb was prompt, neat and installed the doors in difficult areas which needed some reconfiguration. He cleaned up and even painted the outside of the house where the door had chipped off some paint I have used Herb several times over the years and he has never failed to to a perfect job.
Description of Work: Herb installed two cat doors for me - one from the garage to the outside and the other inside between two rooms

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
$75

Shirley G.
11/2010
1.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Beyond bad. I don't understand the discontinuity between other Angie's List users' experiences and our own. We found Herb to be uncomunicative, inconsistent and unreliable. Perhaps he's better suited to other tasks. "Almost Everything" is far from the mark when the relatively simple job of hanging a door is a job that drags on indefinitely.
Description of Work: It's difficult to describe services performed, as the job entailed installing a door, a job Herb worked on at a glacial pace (at $50 an hour) for FOUR days before we finally fired him. We then had to find another carpenter to finish the job, at additional expense. After our initial meeting, Herb was hours late each day, never called to explain and never apologized.

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

$700

Response from ALMOST EVERYTHING
This was not a relatively simple job although it might has appeared so from the outset. There were complications in removing the existing jambs and exterior moldings in order to install a pre-hung door. The door was installed in time for a scheduled flooring contractor to begin his work. The exterior moldings were glued to the jambs in such a way that they could not be removed cleanly and were not suitable for replacement. There was extensive dry rot in the exterior threshold area that needed to be removed and a custom piece had to be fabricated to fill the gap. I spent quite a bit of time off the job looking for exterior casings (moldings) similar to those that had been taken off. I was removed from the job before I had a chance to complete the work because the client was dissatisfied with the progress of the job. I did not charge them for the time that I spent working on the exterior after the door was installed.

Marilyn G.
08/2010
4.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
The person who came was good but it was just that he was not prepared to deal with the problem. The person came and saw and realized that he needed the snake equipment for that, and he did not have it. He came and cleared the toilet and left, but when he left the flush was not working again. I had to call him again. I asked him to fix it and then I also asked him to put a light fixture. I paid him more than what he asked. After he left the flush did not work again. He tried but he was not a plumber but a handyman. The price he charged me was reasonable. He was punctual.
Description of Work: I used Almost Everything because when I flushed the toiled the water would not drain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Response from ALMOST EVERYTHING
When I first arrived I checked the operation of the toilet and it was not flushing. properly. I had to go get additional equipment and return. I used an air pressure device to clear the waste line. I checked several times to see that the toilet was flushing properly. It was and I went on to the next task to install the light fixture. After I left, I assumed that the toilet problem was taken care of. The client did not let me know that the toilet was still not flushing. Otherwise I would have returned and tried to fix it again for no charge or recommended that she call another service.

Belinda J.
06/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
well. The toilet seat was very difficult to remove and with Herb's patience, it was removed. brought own tools. Tidies up after each repair
Description of Work: removed difficult toilet, replaced doorknob and installed security light

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
$225

judith H.
06/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
herb quickly answered my phone calls and was friendly, professional and sounded trustworthy. when he came to our home, he remained all three and i will be letting my friends and neighbors know about his business.
Description of Work: herb came out to look at a jammed mailbox lock and a door locking system i wanted to change and gave me advice on what i should do to take care of these problems. we talked about jobs i need done around the house and i'll be calling him to have them done some time in the next few months.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Roberta A.
05/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The lighting fixture was a bit complicated because of the steep pitch of the ceiling and not a lot of room on the landing for a ladder. A third project, replacing a toilet seat, was postponed because something was broken on the old connection, and he needed another tool to get it off.
Description of Work: 1. Replaced the broken hinge on the undersink cabinet doors. 2. Replaced the [hard-wired] lighting fixture on the stairs.

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
$125

michelle A.
04/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mr. Cofman was great! He was punctual and professional. He quickly assessed the issues, told us what he could and could not improve, and then set to work. He was done in no time, and the fence looks great. This was one of the more pleasant experiences we have had since starting our house remodel 3 months ago. I only wish we had more things for him to do.
Description of Work: We had Mr. Cofman come in and build a small fence between our garage and the neighbor's fence. Mr. Cofman also fixed a latch on the gate to our backyard

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
$65

Jane T.
03/2010
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
It went very well. i'm glad I called Herb
Description of Work: Herb replaced our kitchen faucet. The fixture that had broken was quite old and very stubborn but Herb persisted. He arrived punctually at 1pm and by 2pm I had a working faucet. I have a dozen other projects to be done and I plan to hire Herb to do them.

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
$50

Margo O.
01/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The owner was clear, saying he did not perform the service I needed. He offered other possibilities. He was very kind and obliging during our conversation.
Description of Work: I inquired about possibility of repairing damaged leather sofa.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MAURICE & ARLENE M.
09/2009
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was our fault that we didn't tell Herb that the water filter, which he removed, was attatched to the water intake of the ice maker.The next day when we realized that we didn't have any ice, we called him and told him what had happened, through no fault of his. Herb appeared that very same day, reattached the ice maker and didn't even charge us for it
Description of Work: Installed new shower head,reattatched kitchen cabinet to the wall,removed old water filter, installed undersink roll-out trash can, unclogged slow bathroom drain,installed wall coat hanger, repaired broken hose reel, repaired in- ceiling light

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
$225
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Contact information

260 California Dr, Yountville, CA 94599

http://herbcofman.smugmug.com

Licensing


Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Electrical,
Locksmiths,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Window Treatments,
Windows,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Fencing

FAQ

ALMOST EVERYTHING is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
ALMOST EVERYTHING accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, ALMOST EVERYTHING does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, ALMOST EVERYTHING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ALMOST EVERYTHING does not offer a senior discount.
No, ALMOST EVERYTHING does not offer emergency services.
No, ALMOST EVERYTHING does not offer warranties.
ALMOST EVERYTHING offers the following services: HANDYMAN SERVICES, KITCHEN REFACING, CABINET AND DOOR INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTS, MINOR REPAIRS TO DOORS, WINDOWS, EXTERIOR WALLS, MINOR INTERIOR PAINTING, MINOR PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL REPAIR, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL SOCKETS AND SWITCHES,, MINOR FURNITURE REPAIR, MINOR PLUMBING REPAIR, FIXING LEAKS AND DRAINS, TOILET INSTALLATION, KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN.
ANYTHING REQUIRING A CONTRACTOR LICENSE. MAJOR REMODELING, BUILDING FENCES, NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING, ROOF REPAIR, FOOUNDATION REPAIR, ANY HEAVY LIFTING OR CONSTUCTION. FENCESDEMOLITION OF WALLS, RELOCATING PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WIRING, ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES HEAVY LIFTING OVER 100 POUNDS, CONCRETE WORK, PAVING, YARD WORK, HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF TRASH UNLESS INVOLVED WITH A PROJECT THAT I AM DOING, ROOFING AND WORKING ABOVE A 15 FOOT HEIGHT.

Contact information

260 California Dr, Yountville, CA 94599

http://herbcofman.smugmug.com