Description
I love helping people complete projects they've been meaning to do but never get around to doing it. I can do many things, but focus on electrical/lighting, hanging art/TVs, and misc. repair work. Serving Sunset, Richmond and bordering neighborhoods. I would love to hear from you.
HISTORY
Established in 2012.
Reasonably Honest Mike specializes in Property Care... For over 20 years I have helped my clients with regular home maintenance to unforeseen emergencies. . I service a limited area of of San Francisco (please go to my website to view coverage map). I honestly answer every inquiry, even if it is not a service I provide. I prefer emails to phone calls, but reply to both before the end of business. If for some reason you have not heard from me, that means either: 1. I did not get your VM or email... technology is wonderful, but it's not magic... so there are times when a communication has failed to reach it's intended recipient due to spam filter, etc. 2. You did not get my reply for same as above. PLEASE try back, I am not ignoring you!!!
ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER
Graduated from Seattle University in 1986
Property Manager at Northwest Commercial Real Estate for 10 years
Back in SF after a 25 year hiatus
SERVICES
Lighting Installation, Furniture Assembly , Bathroom Light Fixture Installation, Chandelier Installation, Kitchen Light Fixure Installation, Pendant Light Installation, Outlet Installation, Smoke Detector Installation, Door Repair, Fluorescent Light Repair , Ceiling Light Installation, Fluorescent Light Installation, Light Bulb Replacement, Sconce Light Installation, Picture & Mirror Hanging, , ,
Reviews
I see there hasn't been a review for Mike in almost a year. I've relied on him for his dependable, reasonably priced and honest service for well over five years. When he doesn't do a particular job, he's always found someone in his network who could help me. Mike is the best and I highly recommend him.
Our office has gotten progressively dimmer over the years, to the point where I have to use a lamp on my desk. We have these awful florescent tube lights and we tried to change them ourselves but half of them didn't work (ballast issues).
It was getting out of hand so we contacted Mike and he got back to us promptly and we set a time that worked for the both of us. He showed up promptly, did exactly what we asked and did a great job. His rates were reasonable and we are all happy with his work - especially the bosses.
Feng Z.
11/03/2022 12:00:00 SA
Mike's name says it--reasonable and honest, but that is not all. He is also helpful and funny. I don't want his name to be out there because I want to keep him to myself. But that wouldn't be reasonable of me, would it?
Mike has been our go-to person for numerous projects. Before we hired him the first time to replace an exterior light fixture, I had contacted him years before and he gave me free advice about replacing my wall heater. He suggested I would save money and was better off just buying a space heater instead of hiring him to fix the problem.
He recently did a great job installing floating wall shelves and was very respectful about maintaining a clean work surface.
One of my friends who was born and raised in SF recommended Mike when I mentioned we had some electrical issues at our place. I saw that we were in his service area and emailed him explaining the three problems we were experiencing and requested a quote.
Mike replied the same day with his rates (very reasonable). He also included his COVID protocols. He was clear that he could help with two of the issues and what the process would be like, but first he wanted us to try a couple of things before he came out.
It turns out that with his recommendations, we were able to fix the problems ourselves and save the money of having him come in person. He didn't charge anything for the advice. We really appreciate how straightforward and honest Mike is. We'll definitely contact him for any future electrical needs. We highly recommend him!
Brian H.
07/07/2022 12:00:00 SA
Reasonable Mike came by to install lots of wired w/ battery smoke alarms on various floors, and also explained a lot about effective fire safety practices for SF residents and homeowners & in this multi-unit building in particular.
He's very personable, cost and time efficient, and will be back for many other tasks using his skills. He also says what he can and can't do which i find builds trust quickly..
Contact him!
For YEARS I have been trying to find a 1) skilled 2) trustworthy 3) reasonably priced for SF handyperson ... Mike is all these things and super, super nice to boot. He installed a couple of ceiling fixtures (light/fan) for me, advised re: plumbing, grout and leak issues...I'm excited to finally have the help I need to get moving with some long-neglected repairs/upgrades. SO GRATEFUL. All the thumbs up for Mike!
I've used Mike for countless projects now... before every one, I get a quote from several different companies. He is always the most reasonable, and I trust him. I really appreciate how he is extremely honest about what he can/can't do. Like I said... I trust this guy and his rates are reasonable. He's not going to do a hack job at something he knows he can't do. I'd highly recommend him. Great pricing + quality work + honesty in abilities = best in SF.
PS- over all these years of doing projects for me, he never even mentioned his listing on Yelp (it never popped up for some reason), and never asked me to write a review. He is the real deal.
Fiona Y.
11/04/2020 12:00:00 SA
Responded quickly and with a reasonable quote just as mentioned in his name. This was towards the beginning of quarantine so I didn't get a chance to work with him, but his professionalism in his communication is by far the most reliable compared to the many, many places I've received estimates for and that speaks volumes to me. Some handymen picked up the phone with the what do you want attitude. Some said they were booked up for months. Some told me they needed to schedule multiple round of consultations etc. Some never returned my call. I've been looking for someone to help do some light remodeling, and if schedules free up I'm definitely reaching out to Mike again. Updates to come!
Allen G.
02/12/2020 12:00:00 SA
Use mikes service in the past and required his services again to check on a few small items for an apartment unit ( stove, disposal, light switch n doorbell). All repaired in a timely manner at reasonable prices.
Also very responsive with email replies and also take Venmo. Definitely recommend and will use again in the future.
William N.
08/05/2020 12:00:00 SA
This review is overdue, given that I contacted Mike a year ago, but better late than never, right?
I asked Mike to come by to help me figure out how to install an electric bidet I recently purchased. He was prompt, super friendly, and (compared to another local plumbing company) way more knowledgeable. He knew how to install it and explained it all very clearly. Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside of his control (a broken plumbing fixture that requires shutting off water to the entire building in order to fix, which I couldn't ask him to do because I'm just a renter in the building), he wasn't able to install the bidet for me, but he gave me an action plan and best of all, he typed it all out in detail in a follow-up email so I could reference it later on and not have to scramble to jot down notes while he was explaining it to me.
Even though he wasn't able to install the bidet for me (through no fault of his own), he was amazing to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to call him up again!
Wow, what a great guy! Efficient, personable and really knows what he's doing re electrical. honest and his pricing was very fair! My go to guy from now on:-)) Thanks Mike!
Buttonwillow M.
8/14/2020
Came by same day to fix a minor issue (dimmer switch). Personable, prompt, fast, honest, fixed the problem at a reasonable price and made a recommendation for another job that he did not feel qualified for. Recommend highly.
Tiffany Z.
07/11/2018 12:00:00 SA
A very quick and honest reply from Mike when I contacted him via email. He is a professional business man who actually responds to his customers. Didn't have him service my kitchen sink but he was very friendly and reasonable and for that, I appreciate his business ethnic. Thanks for your time!
Cheryl A.
06/09/2018 12:00:00 SA
Mike thank you for coming on short notice and helping me with a few items. I emailed Mike on Wednesday and he replied rather quickly. I let him know that I needed 2 queen size beds assembed, to fix a broken toilet seat and a broken drawer. He was able to come Friday afternoon and got the job done,well, fast and for a very reasonable rate.
He was very understanding, polite and available on short notice. I will definately contact him again for future projects.
Mike is great. He is super responsive and charges extremely reasonable prices. We hired him to replace 8 light fixtures in our home, and he did it for a competitive and fair price. His work is great; he is no-nonsense but friendly and personable; and he takes appropriate safety precautions (covid and otherwise).
I had a pile of new lights and things that I needed to get replaced sitting in my living room. I tried hiring a Task Rabbit (which is what I used to always do in the past), but it seemed harder and harder to hire someone who wouldn't flake.
Finally, I caved and hired Mike with a list of things to be replaced, and he was great! Super personable, friendly, and knowledgable. He charges a fair price too! He asks questions when he knows it's something particular (i.e. what length to hang a certain light, etc.) and gets the job done.
He also works really fast, gives additional advice/tips, and really just does what he says he's going to (big plus if I'm being honest).
Basically, all the (good) reviews are right!
I know it's weird, but I honestly feel like Mike is not just a handyman but my friend! Albeit, one I make a list for and pay hourly, but the time he is there is not awkward or weird.
He shows up on time, He's really informative, will answer all your questions, will tell you if he can't fix it, will try to refer someone who maybe can. He also doesn't waste time, he'll ask you to make a list, send him pictures, descriptions, and gathers all the information before so when he's there he's ready to get started.
Ha, actually, he sounds better than some of my friends! Anyways, part of being a homeowner means stuff is going to break and you have to fix it. Having found Mike, I no longer have anxiety or feel totally lost about this stuff!
Mike has been our one and only handyman since 2014. All these little jobs add up to one big pain for the homeowner. Sometimes we try to fix problems and make a bigger problem. It is so nice that Mike can always figure out how to install and repair everything. Mike is a problem solver and enjoys a challenge. Just give him a piping hot cup of coffee and he'll fix everything. This is what he did yesterday:
1. Hang a hose holder on the side of the house
2. Secure a hose holder in the backyard
3. Install motion lights over the gate leading into the backyard
4. Replace an outdoor electrical outlet
5. Install a Garage door butler
6. Remove a small section of baseboard
Thank you Mike !
Gloria G.
12/11/2019 12:00:00 SA
Mike showed up right on the dot, started work immediately and proceeded to plow through many various tasks.. he arrives prepared with the correct tools...
workmanship is professional and clean.. his direct, no nonsense manner is greatly appreciated and his honesty refreshing... If he's unable to tackle a particular issue he's willing to refer out, if possible..
In addition, his communication skills, via email is time saving and efficient ...
Mike, you're top notch in my book!
Thank you....
I have used Mike once and was impressed. Second time, came, couldn't fix and pointed me in the right direction. No charge.
Have his partner coming tomorrow. Hope to update my review. He contacted my In less than two hours. We emailed all the details and BAM, getting the work done. Couldn't be happier.
Mike is not just reasonable and honest, he is a genuinely great dude who I would call in a heartbeat for my next project.
I just moved to a new place and Mike and Rich helped me work out the kinks in my new place. (With a 100+ year old building, there are interesting finds around every corner.) Replacing a few switches turned in to grounding all the switches in the apartment as well as cleaning out the wall space of any debris. Rich also walked around and fixed up a few things as he made his way around the apartment.
Mike and Rich were really great to work with and I feel very safe and settled in my new home. Looking forward to calling them again soon.
Corey H.
06/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
Mike came out to install a kitchen faucet. He gave us some brand suggestions prior. We got a Grohe faucet and he came by to install it. He was friendly and quick and showed me all the features of the faucet to make sure it was what we thought it was. (It was!) Glad to know we can call someone for little plumbing and electrical projects we aren't too sure how to do ourselves.
Matthieu D.
09/12/2019 12:00:00 SA
I found Mike's website on yelp and saw the great reviews, so I decided to try and schedule something with him. I requested to have two heavy mirrors hung at around 11am on a Thursday. Mike was very responsive and was over at my apartment by 12:30pm that same day. He was friendly and very knowledgable. He completed the job in under an hour and was full of great tips and tricks. I would definitely recommend him and will use him again in the future.
Michelle O.
01/12/2019 12:00:00 SA
Mike is awesome. He will often walk you through quick fixes over the phone so that he won't end up coming out and charging you for something you could do yourself. He shows up on time, does the work well and his fees are very reasonable.
I contacted him with some questions and he emailed back in 2 hours with an organized list of what he thought needed to be done and his fee, which seemed very fair.
Circumstances changed and I decided not to do the work, but I was impressed with his professional, courteous email reply and will certainly contact him for any future work.
Linus P.
04/06/2019 12:00:00 SA
We've hired Mike on two occasions to replace light fixtures in older buildings. Both times he's shown a friendliness and professionalism that is just what we've been looking for. Working with Mike is straight forward.
He patient, funny and will even provide insights for easier tasks so you can do it yourself in the future.
I couldn't recommend him more. Go Mike.
Mike is a friendly, honest guy. You will be happy with his work-- he knows his stuff, will steer you right, and you won't have to worry about unnecessary work or costs.
I got this message from Yelp, bear with me here for a sec:
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Tried to contact him multiple times (email, voicemail message) but he never responded.
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Now, I'm not sure how Tried to contact him multiple times (email, voicemail message) but he never responded doesn't describe a firsthand experience, but I'll just assume that Yelp wants me to provide more detail. So here it is:
A few weeks ago my water heater began leaking so I went on to Yelp (awesome site btw, will delete reviews like no one's business) to find a handyman. Decided to send Mike an email about it to see if he'd be willing to take a look. This was on a Saturday. I figured it's the weekend so I'll wait a bit for his reply.
By Tuesday no response. The water heater is still leaking, but the leaking is getting worse. So on Tuesday afternoon I send him another email message. By Wednesday still no response, water is still dripping out of the heater. My plants are enjoying the extra water I've been collecting from the heater to water them with.
I think to myself, OK maybe he's super busy getting a lot of emails, so I call and leave a voicemail message on Wednesday. Again no response.
To his credit Mike did contact me over Yelp AFTER I posted the first review, and so I will add a star to my previously deleted review bringing it up to 2/5.
Tim W.
05/01/2019 12:00:00 SA
Just hired Mike to install a new range hood over my stove. Mike was awesome! He was super responsive, did good work for a fair price and, as billed, was reasonably honest.
Mike may be the best repair man I've ever requested support from. He's long been my #1 go-to. Mike's experienced and efficient in attaining solutions, and he's honest and reasonable regarding charges for his services. I feel he's a genuinely good person and an ethical handyman who goes the extra mile to ensure his customers' best interests are supported. I highly recommend Mike!
Phillip L.
12/09/2018 12:00:00 SA
Responded to all my emails and came to my house as promised. Did my small outdoor paint job, installed 2 door awnings, and replaced 2 vent covers at a reasonable price. Will call mike for all my future small projects.
Mike is really cool, fun and professional. And yes. He is as honest and reasonable as it gets. Just get in touch with him if you have any need.
We messaged him Friday afternoon and he responded right away. We exchanged emails over the weekend and he stopped by Monday. That is responsive.
He gave us a very reasonable quote, and judging by my previous attempts at simple light replacement, key replacement or plumbing work, we decide that it's better to trust to an expert for a job to be done right the first time. And he gave us an estimate right away. That is very reasonable!
We made the right choice. A simple job is never that simple. We installed two motion sensor lights -- one at the front door and one at the garage. Once installed, we were excited to try them. Well they came on and... stayed on -- despite the promise in the instruction manual that they will automatically shut off.
No worries. Rasonaby Honest Mike was also very patient. He made several adjustments, read and re read the manual, check and double check and waited to test the sensor. At the end of the day, the lights turned on when there is motion and turned off after a few minutes. Thanks to Mike!
Oh and Mike is friendly and humorous. Go to Mike. He's just right!
Mike came by to rewire some lights in our hallway today. He took on a time consuming job, and when he left, all the lights worked without needing to buy new fixtures.
He was prompt, friendly, easy to schedule with over email, and did a great job at a reasonable rate.
Tony A.
01/12/2017 12:00:00 SA
Mike is simply amazing. He patched up a wall and replaced an old thermostat. I learned a few things by just watching him. Great communication, excellent work!
Michael T.
08/11/2017 12:00:00 SA
We hired Mike to install a light fixture in our living room, and our experience was as fantastic as those reported by others here. He was quick, friendly, accommodating, and even incredibly gracious about indulging my daughter's boundless curiosity since she was home sick the day he came and wanted to watch him do the job...and maybe ask a lot of questions. Mike does top-notch work and communicates well. He's perhaps not the cheapest handyman in SF, but I feel he's well worth what he charges. Five stars without a doubt--high quality, no headaches or worries. You'll be glad you called him.
So glad that I found Mike on Yelp. He has been to my house two times now. The first time was when the pipe under my kitchen sink sprung a leak. Although he was booked when I called him, he felt bad for me and so he squeezed me in between clients. Then I hired him to do other handyman tasks. Our home was built in 1942, so the light switch was not working--I now have light downstairs in the basement again! He replaced two light fixtures--bathroom and bedroom and then when I showed him that one of the drawers in the kitchen had fallen apart--he did his magic. He also fixed three of the kitchen cabinet doors that just wouldn't close completely.
He is very pleasant and really cares about your home. He has wonderful suggestions and even teaches you some things about home repair. His rates are very reasonable and he is very quick and efficient.
He is someone that you can trust in your home and knows what he is doing. I highly recommend Mike.
Derek D.
02/01/2017 12:00:00 SA
I needed to replace a old bathroom fan and scheduled an appointment with Mike. Super easy scheduling and friendly communication through email. His partner Rich arrived on time and did a great job on the install. He walked me through the setup and wiring process and completed the job in about 2 hours. The clean up upon completion was thorough and now I have a steam free bathroom. These guys do great work and I definitely recommend them for your next project.
Mike is remarkable for several reasons. One, he is thorough and skilled. Two, he is inexpensive. Three, he is fantastic with three way communications between tenant and owner.
If he is busy, don't grouse - these guys don't grow on trees (or lamp poles, whatever they have in the City). Find another handyman or, if you can, wait your turn and you will be happy.
I found Mike while searching through Yelp for an electrician to install a receptacle in my garage and I'm glad I did. I emailed him asking for an estimate, and got a reply within 15 minutes. He mentions on his website that he doesn't check his phone while working on jobs (which I appreciate), so I must have caught him at a good time. I scheduled an appointment for that same week. He was on time, friendly, worked efficiently and actually finished earlier than I anticipated. To top it all off, his rates are very reasonable, especially compared to the estimates I received from several other electricians. Will definitely keep him in mind for future tasks I may need help with.
Leah S.
10/09/2019 12:00:00 SA
We hired Mike to install lighting and hang artwork around our house. He was prompt, efficient and precise. His pricing is very reasonable. We are thrilled with the results and will definitely hire him again in the future. Highly recommend. Thank you, Mike!
Joshua M.
09/12/2016 12:00:00 SA
Though Mike didn't help me out, he was endlessly helpful in attempting to point me in the right direction.
Max S.
01/10/2014 12:00:00 SA
I love when I meet a man who is a real professional in every sense of the word, who I can fully trust and rely on in getting the help I need. Mike certainly fits the bill:
- He returned my initial call within 15 minutes
- Really listened to understand the issues I had
- Went out of his way to accommodate my schedule
- Showed up early, was efficient, honest/creative/resourceful in saving my $$, very professional, friendly and overall a pleasure to be around
You have my business and my referrals from now on, Mike! Thank you.
dub g.
12/01/2016 12:00:00 SA
Mike was great, On time and jumped right in. He was able to realize that my old garbage disposal was just jammed, so I did not need to install a new one. He also installed a faucet quickly and noticed a bad pipe that I did not notice, but was about to be a huge plumbing problem. He told me what parts I needed while he was installing the faucet I went to a hardware store and was able to get the correct replacements which he installed even though that wasn't the reason I originally called him for. Great to find a local handyman like him and will use him again for sure.
We had an excellent experience. Needed several new bathroom fixtures installed (towel rack, hooks, etc.), including removal of old fixtures and repairing the wall to cover small holes from the original fixtures. The scheduling process was straightforward and quick. Mike asked for a few details to better understand the job, including composition of the walls and if repairs were needed to holes, and asked if we have matching paint available.
Rich did an excellent job installing the new fixtures and is great to work with. He's very detail-oriented, professional, skilled, efficient, and resourceful (brought the needed supplies, knew best approach to do the work, etc.). Would definitely work with them again.
Been meaning to write a review for Mike for some time now. He is responsive, honest, and reliable. Tell him what you need done and he will let you know whether it is in his wheelhouse before trying to tackle a project and charge you for it. He will always let you know the way he plans to approach your project and will offer advice to get your needs met in the most straightforward way.
Claudia S.
05/06/2017 12:00:00 SA
We wanted to install a reverse osmosis water filtration system in our kitchen. The filtration system was really complicated but Rich did an amazing job and did not give up until everything worked perfectly with our old kitchen pipes. Can highly recommend!
OMG! DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! I found Mike on Yelp and everyone who loves his work is SPOT ON! Today I had several projects - from electrical to plumbing to changing door knobs! If I were to have paid an electrician and a plumber for what HE did today, I would have spent double of what I paid today! PLUS! He found a problem w/ a nail sticking up from my hardwood and fixed it for me! I told him I've been dealing w/ that nail for five years! Women? You can finally feel relieved you have someone who does it all at a very reasonable price. Mike is HONEST! The Best... He's now on my list of phone contacts! Thank you Mike!!!
Hilary M.
09/12/2017 12:00:00 SA
I reached out to Mike for an estimate on a project. He was very quick to respond to my email. He was unable to take on the scope of work. However, he took the time to get back to me and provided me with a referral for someone who may be able to complete the project. Most people don't even call back, let alone give you someone that can help. Stand up guy in my opinion!
I hired Mike to install a new vanity in our bathroom. My experience with him from start to finish was excellent. I sent him a few pictures of our old bathroom vanity and details about the new one. He immediately emailed me back letting me know I would need to purchase a different kind of faucet for the new vanity (I had the wrong type). So glad I was able to do that in advance of him showing up as opposed to running to the hardware store at the last minute. He showed up promptly, cheerfully uninstalled our old vanity, put in the vanity and installed the new faucet, and was done in no time. He also helped with a curtain rod in our living room that needed reinforcing. His pricing is also extremely reasonable. I've been looking for a handyman for a while now and so glad I found Mike.
A couple of years back, Mike did a number of tasks around the house (tamper proof outlet, light switch, fixture installs) and did them quickly and for a reasonable price. Super reliable and helpful especially when you cannot do tasks around the house due to double fisting two kids! Just hit him up again for additional tasks and he was super fast to respond! Best handyman on yelp!
Lisa B.
09/10/2015 12:00:00 SA
Mike squeezed us in during a really busy time, which was great for our home DIY project. Much appreciated! We will definitely call again!
Monique B.
11/01/2018 12:00:00 SA
Miked fixed my kitchen sink a few months ago. Coordinating the visit was quick and easy, and he replaced the drain basket and gasket (actually had to saw it open as it was sealed tight). He was a great communicator and honest/upfront. Perfect for any projects you may need around the house
I contacted Mike about several jobs around the house. We had a couple of email exchanges during which he asked pointed questions and applied common sense. His proposed solutions worked so there was no need for him to come out to the house. But I will certainly contact him if problems develop in the future. He knows his stuff and he is very responsible.
I must admit before I provide the review Mike did not actually perform any work (yet) for us. But he certainly lived up to his honest name by giving us a quality assessment of what work needs to be done and provided recommendations of what he can do for us in the future and even provided a referral for one job he thought it might be better / cheaper if done by another contractor. Particularly if you are uncertain about the necessary scope of work I would not hesitate to engage Mike as you can be certain he will live up to his honest name.
It is currently hard to get good service in San Francisco. This place is a reprieve. Responsive, reasonably priced, reliable. I had a few small odd jobs to do and they did them for a fair price and done well. They included an electrical issue, a plumbing issue and installation issue. They deserve their best of San Francisco and I hope they are around for a long time. I highly recommend them.
I contacted Mike to do some minor electrical work around the house. His communication was outstanding, his prices reasonable. He showed up on time ready to work and did a great job. I highly recommend Mike if you need work done around the house or business. You won't be disappointed.
Mike helped us with changing out door hardware on a 100 year old house in SF. He was incredibly responsive throughout and suggested many ways for us to save money. We will continue to work with him for our home projects and highly recommend him.
Helen L.
10/09/2017 12:00:00 SA
I was looking for a Handyman/painter/repairperson for exterior wall. Mike kindly recommended 3 others. I truly appreciate his time in doing this. Thank YOU, Mike!
I recently had Mike over to fix a pendant light and non-working outlets in my condo.
I've had the pendant light looked at over the years by 3 electricians and not one of them could fix the problem! Mike spent about 10 minutes taking it apart and looking at it and diagnosed the problem. It was the same with our non-working outlets. He needed parts for both the light and outlets, left to get the parts, and was back fixing my light and outlets in no time. He also helped me change light bulbs that were hard to reach!
He was timely, quick, friendly and professional. And compared to other electricians I've used in the past, very reasonably priced!!
Will call again without a doubt.
Mike is perfect for us. We have lived for many years in a 1911 house, and neither of us is at all handy. Fortunately, Mike is. He was easy to contact and schedule, showed up promptly, and went through an 11-item list with me. He quickly was able to fix some of the things, made me realize that other things didn't need fixing, and gave me recommendations for things he doesn't do, like fine furniture rebuilding. He was concerned for our pocketbook and for the quality of his work, and achieved a perfect balance. He told me to start another list and when it has a few items on it, he'll come back. I look forward to a continuing relationship with Mike.
So happy we found Mike on yelp! He asked in advance for a list and photos of the items that needed repair, so when he arrived (right on time, thank you very much!), he had everything he needed to get the job done. He's knowledgeable, efficient, cool, and just a really nice guy. In and out in no time with everything back in working order. We are very happy customers! Thanks, Mike!
Came out in a downpour to install some outdoor sconce lights and ended up fixing a couple of other things besides. Great job. Highly recommended.
Megha P.
09/09/2015 12:00:00 SA
Mike is really cool and considerate. I would recommend him to anyone. He replied to my email immediately and did everything he could to help me.
On time, courteous and respectful! Our experience working with Mike was simply fabulous. He showed up on time and fixed the phone jack quickly and affordably. Will definitely hire this company again!
I couldn't be more pleased with my experience with Mike. I reached out to Mike for a small job and as promised on his website, he responded to my inquiry the same say. He is very professional, easy to communicate with, his pricing is honest and fair, and he is funny. There is no need to waste time shopping around, Mike is the guy.
I have some projects I want to do in the future and will definitely call Mike.
The reviews aren't kidding. Mike is your one stop reliable handyman. We needed a dimmer switch fixed on some old wiring. We were going to be a little late and Mike was flexible with the time, keeping in touch by text. He showed up, figured out what was done wrong in the first place and replaced the switch. So simple! Thanks Mike! We'll call you again for the next fix.
Mike showed up right on time, assessed the work, took the keys, completed it two days later, sent me pictures and videos, did a great job, and charged me reasonable amount. I hope we have a long and mutually beneficial relationship.
Mike showed up on time to replace an electrical outlet and upon finding the outlet to be faulty, went to the hardware store bought a replacement and got it fixed on the same visit. His charges are exactly as he promotes them...reasonable.
Mason G.
S R.
12/09/2013 12:00:00 SA
Mike's a great guy, and as the other reviewers have noted, he's fun to work around. Also smart, creative, innovative. He has a can-do attitude. He helped my husband replace light fixtures in our multi-unit building's garage -- a big job made pleasant by his enthusiasm for the task. We'll hire Mike again when (not if) we need a handyman.
I'm updating this (Nov 2015) to add feedback from our second job with Mike. He was just as fantastic as the first time (2013) and remembered the property's details. We will use him again!
Tracey M.
06/08/2016 12:00:00 SA
My entire downstairs electrical was 'shorted out' (according to me). Mike helped me over the phone. He let me know there was a simpler solution than paying him to come out. He was right, and also didn't charge me! I'll call him again!
I am a repeat customer and have recommended him to my friends and neighbors because of his excellent service. He did electrical, plumbing and general handyman jobs for my home. Mike is a rare gem because he shows up when he says he will, follows up if I have any questions and teaches me skills because I am curious. He is a keeper!
G W.
01/07/2014 12:00:00 SA
Came to my house on 24 hours notice, diagnosed an issue, gave me a good referral - did not charge a dime. Mike is solid.
Mike's done a series of electrical jobs at our house. He's a fun guy, arrives on time, communicates really well, and is extremely accessible. And of course, his work has 'worked.' He's also big on educating the customer so that you can (if appropriate) feel comfortable making similar repairs yourself going forward. I'll be thinking of him first whenever the opportunity arises.
Called the number on Yelp and left a message. Also, from the outgoiong message on his VM, I sent a very detailed message regarding the work I needed done. He never called me back or replied to my email. If a business treats potential customers like this BEFORE they get the job, I wonder how they will treat customers AFTER getting their money.
When the handyperson that I used to use went back to Australia, I was bereft. I own some property and am constantly in need of having repairs done. I also own a real estate company and my clients count on me for referrals to get work done. I used one handyperson who was okay but not great. And then I met Mike. Wow! He was responsive and sweet on the phone. He showed up on time and was indeed reasonably priced. He did work for a client, took photos and gave an exact accounting of his time and materials used. My client was pleased - it made me look good. And then he came to my house to do a series of jobs that needed done. He was quick, no nonsense, no complaints and cheerful. That's a good combination. I recommend Mike highly.
Gary H.
12/03/2012 12:00:00 SA
A drainpipe in my house became clogged during a recent series of heavy rainstorms, causing water to back up and overflow out of the drain for my washing machine. The more it rained, the more water ran out onto the floor.
I called Mike, and he found time to come over the same afternoon. He arrived exactly on time, and within the hour my drain was clear - and at a very reasonable price. In the process of fixing the problem, he also educated me about the design of the drain system in my house.
I highly recommend his services.
Lisa M.
12/03/2015 12:00:00 SA
Mike is awesome at what he does, a professional, his rates are very reasonable & he's a really nice guy. I had a wonky cabinet door with a broken hinge that one other handyman already told me he wouldn't be able to fix. I couldn't find replacement hinges because the company doesn't make that model any more. Mike came to the rescue! Mike responded to my email quickly, was able to fit me into his schedule quickly, showed up on time, and came up with a creative workaround repair. He rocks! I will definitely contact him again when something goes wrong in my place. Thank you so much!
Great, friendly, fast, reliable. Helped me install a couple of lamps and assemble some furniture and then he took down some ugly, old curtain rods and showed me how to fix my shutters just to be nice and didn't charge me more.
Mike is simply the best. He responds to emails promptly. Will try his best to accommodate your schedule. He gives you his honest opinion about situations so you don't have to spend more than you have to. He makes sure that everything is fixed and perfect every time. Thanks Mike!
I have hired Mike three times and he's simply the best handyman in SF. Super nice, professional, and offers very reasonable pricing.
Fabrizio D.
06/12/2015 12:00:00 SA
I found Mike on Yelp and I'm really glad I did. He worked on multiple issues, from electrical to plumbing and he did a very good job on all of them. Not only he is very efficient but also very friendly and nice to be around with. Also price wise I think he is very reasonable. I'll definitely go back to him for future works.
I needed a Victorian window that had been painted shut for years opened as it is the only source of air into my bedroom and I couldn't get any handyman to get back to me on this quick job. I finally found Mike on yelp and he got back to me within an hour of receiving my email inquiry, and came over to fix the window the very next day! . He charges by the hour so I wish I'd had more jobs for him to do lined up, but I'll know who to contact next time.
Nicole D.
02/05/2013 12:00:00 SA
Mike is awesome! He is not just a handyman who comes to fix stuff in your house and then leaves. He comes on time, fixes things and chats with you about anything! He's fun, and quirky. He has done anything from electrical work to fixing our stove gas line. With years of building management experience, he really knows what he is doing and is trustworthy. He also trusts his clients, he is running his business very much in the way of the old school. He is like your friendly neighborhood handyman, emphasis on the friend part.
Anthony F.
03/10/2014 12:00:00 SA
Mike both HAS character and IS a character. He shows up when he says he will, returns communication quickly, does good work quickly, and charges fairly. He is also a very funny personable guy who will feel like an old friend after ten minutes. Highly recommended.
Alexander L.
11/10/2013 12:00:00 SA
I had Mike comes over to install two kitchen faucets. He came right on time and did his work in 90 minutes. Friendly and funny guy. I would use him again.
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