Affordable Handyman

Philip Reynolds Jr R.

Always weary about using service providers I find on the Internet as I have had some bad experiences in the past, but that is NOT the case with Baldo. I had called Baldo last week to come and give me an estimate for installing some preassembled kitchen cabinets at one of our rentals. He showed up as promised the next day, on time. Very impressive. He then listened carefully as I explained what work I would need done and what materials I would supply. Baldo then gave me a very fair estimate which resulted in no haggling over a price but quickly moving to the next step of setting the date and time in which he could do the work. Yesterday Baldo arrived about 15 minutes early, again, extremely impressive as I am a firm believer in punctuality. When you tell a person you are going to be there, do not keep them waiting.
Baldo and his partner then jumped right into removing the old cabinets, kept an extremely clean work area and completed the work in record time . Having done this type of work myself over the years, I can say that I am very impressed with his quality and workmanship. His professionalism and fair prices are a huge plus. I can honestly say that going forward, Baldo will be my go to guy on all future rental property maintenance.

Yogesh K.

It was a typical Cali Saturday summer morning and after a long walk decided to give our dog a bath. Sitting in the tub and no hot water!!. Our 4 year old Water heater was not working - could not get anybody to come to our place on the weekend. Talked to GE tech support - they told about the possible things that could fail - Called other local plumbers and the original installers no appointments till Monday - went down the list in yelp and no body could do it same day - didn't have the part or something. Left a message for Affordable Handy man and got a call back from Baldo promptly - friendly and honest discussion - walked me thru possible things that could be broken - gave me cost breakdown on the phone - he had the part in stock but couldn't come till this eve (as we learned later - he was taking his family to Great America).
I told him that we are in the neighborhood and would like to get this fixed asap. I send him my address and he showed up in 15 min. 40 min later he had changed the faulty part and had us up and running. Also we met his family who waited in the car patiently.
Job well done at a reasonable price and friendly service Offers 90 day warranty on work done.

Baldo does just about everything except landscaping and gardening. We will be calling him back for other projects.

W. K.

I called in the morning today for a few fixes at home. Baldo offered to come in the afternoon between 1-3pm. I was thrilled for his quick response. I then asked for leave from work and made sure I was home by 1pm. Guess what! I texted and called Baldo numerous times between 1-3pm and got two texts from him: ""Oh K"" and he did NOT show up at all. It's even worse than not picking up the phone in the beginning and not promising to come! Such an irresponsible person! NEVER use him!!!

Audrey B.

Great service. Available on a Sunday for the quote on a broken door, he did a great job for a reasonable price. Thank you!

Shinn L.

Left messages a couple of times and no call back for a week or two.

Christina L.

Baldo is great! Had a water leak coming from two pipes and as a new home owner I was freaking out, naturally. I called Baldo on a Sunday afternoon and he came to my rescue within the hour... and brought his cousin (in law?) with him too! Fixed my water pipes and replaced them with new ones quickly, and then came back the next day to put in a water pressure reducer since my water pressure was at 80psi (my tenant mentioned to me once that her shower pressure is a little too strong). He's good at explaining what is wrong and what he needs to do to fix it before fixing it, and will give you a quote before you agree too. Very professional, dependable and reasonable with pricing. Would recommend to my friends!

Wenshan S.

Baldo was the first one answered my request on Thursday night to replace the gas top cook range. On Friday as promise, he came to replace and install cook range that including the modification on the counter top and the drawer. At one point, I raised my concern about the position of the electric wire. Immediately, he installed two holders to relieve my concern. He did an excellent job and I will hire him again in the future.

Amanda N.

Baldo was very quick at responding to my request, and he was able to help install my water filter the same day. He did a great job, without leaving a mess, and even gave me advice on how often I should change my filter, and what happens during the process. I would definitely hire him again for any other plumbing needs.

Joyce L.

I have never worked with a business who is so poor in service and who over charges such an outrageous amount of money. I called him for a small job to put back in a electric plug and put on 2 door stoppers. I asked him how much and he said he doesn't know. He showed up and did a repair on the outlet. Said he will be back for the door stoppers. Three days later, after repeated text msg and phone calls, he picks up and says he will charge over $200 to finish the job he started on Monday. I said the going rate for a handyman is $95 per hour. This small jobs takes 15 min. On top of that, he says I m bothering him by texting and calling him to finish the job. If I don't have to give him one star, I will give him none because he is rude, obnoxious, out of his mind for what he wants for the work he does. I m a property manager. I will never , ever use his service. I m sorry for calling him in the first place and wanting to try him out.

Leah H.

Baldo totally saved us! It's a Sunday and we had a leak under sink and newly attached ice maker. He answered my call right around 2 and was here in 20 mins. It wasn't cheap but considering it was emergency and we had to shut off water at main to stop the leaking it was completely worth having new pipes put in and valves in right places to stop the leaks so we could have water again AND so that our new floors didn't get ruined. He fixed it all, stayed for 20 mins afterwards to make sure all the leaks were nice and tight and squared away. We may even have him do some other work around the house.