Al's Handyman Service

Jordan K.

Al is always booked for business because everyone wants his help... And for good reason. His service is second to none, and he's a true professional. I needed help with a difficult plumbing job, and Al completed the work in an efficient and meticulous manner. The next night I had a somewhat unrelated plumbing issue, and Al came back over late at night to ensure that everything was in working order. I can't say enough about this man, or the integrity of his service. I would call Al for any handyman needs.

Sanam K.

I've never used Al before, because he never showed up for our appointment. I called and left a message to get a quote and he did call me right back. He said he'd come over the next day between 2-4.

Next day: 4:30 and still no Al. So I called him. He said he was finishing up a job and would come over at 5:30 or 6. He apologized for not calling me to tell me he was running late. I said o.k., I'll wait for you to come at 5:30 or 6, but call me if anything comes up or you're running late.

6:30 and still no Al and no phone call. I don't get why he can't just call and tell me he's be late, is busy or whatever else. Calling people back, communicating properly and showing up when you say you will is just part of doing good business.

Missy P.

Al & his crew are the best!! I have used him for several jobs around my condo. Build a toddler bed, paint, put light fixture in, change lock etc He will go to store & get whatever he needs to complete the job & he is fast & very efficient. He is also very reasonable with his rates. I HIGHLY recommend using Al!! : )

Susan M.

What an angel! I had a large design project and I needed a crew at the last minute on the weekend. He brought his crew and assembled an entire business office, removed the trash and we set the space in record time. I love Al!!!

Aaron T.

Right, so I made a Yelp account just to write this review. I had an odor problem in my bathroom which i suspected was being caused by either rot inside the bathroom exhaust fan or something leaky with the toilet bowl (i live in a studio down in westwood). I was searching for a handyman within the LA area and chanced upon this webpage. I did see some poor reviews about Al's punctuality but in my opinion, it is a minor drawback. I called Al yesterday at about 7pm and left him a voice message. He returned my call in about fifteen minutes and scheduled an appointment with me the following morning between 10 and 11am (he also quoted me a price which was reasonable). At about 11.10am he did send me a text to apologize for being late, but that didn't bother me at all. He showed up at about 11.45am, took about 5 minutes to analyze the situation and immediately proceeded to remove the entire toiletbowl, revealing to me that the toilet seal (a wax-type disc that seals the bowl to the piping) was completely destroyed/rotting/eroded. He worked extremely fast and was done in 10 minutes.

For the next 15 minutes Al and I chatted about work and i got to know a little more about him. He's extremely hardworking, great sense of humor and is no nonsense/bullsh*t. He's very humble. Plus, his fees are affordable and are nowhere as ridiculous as some of the more ""privatized"" contractors. Zero complaints here.

Gail V.

Al is a great guy. I think he is serious, honest and has competitive prices. Plus he is not creepy, which is good when you are a single lady leaving alone, lol. I called him a couple of times. The second time it was really last minute but he managed to come and help me even though it was after 7pm at night, and even though he was downtown LA at the time and i'm on the westside. It's great to know that you can count on him when you have an emergency. I would recommend him.

A. S.

Al and his team did a great job and made sure that it was completed to perfection. He has a great attitude, is very personable and very talented. I would highly recommend him for any small or big job. Great work guys!

The P.

I guess the reviews speak for themselves. IF he actually shows up, he does good work. But like so many other reviewers, I waited around for HOURS for him and kept getting the runaround (I'm on my way, I'll be there in less than an hour)

I literally waited for him for 9 hours that day. I told him that had he been upfront with me from the beginning I would have hired someone else or at least used my time more wisely. I could have been running errands or hiking or ANYTHING besides literally waiting by the phone for 9 long hours. But he literally kept me hanging the entire time with promises that he was on the way. Unbelievable.

The installation he did was fine. But in the 9 hours i spent waiting for him, i could have had someone else complete every project in my house that needed to be done.

Sorry Al - you really need to be respectful of other people's time. Those of us who work Mon-Fri really hate to see our Saturdays go (sorry for the pun) down the drain.

Monica M.

I just bought my first condo and after having the vanity counter top replaced I needed a plumber to hook up my new sink and faucet. It had been 3 days without a sink and I needed it fixed ASAP. I literally called Al at 10pm on Monday night and he was at my house at 8am sharp the next morning. The job only took him 45 min and he did a great job.

He did not clean up after himself but it was a minor mess and I did not mind vacuuming it up.

As far as professionalism, efficiency and competitive prices Al is your man!! He really knows what he is doing!!

Thanks AL!!!!

Ray R.

SO my girlfriend put a bunch of holes in the wall. And then we broke up. And then I had to move out. So to get my damage deposit back I had to do a level of patching that went a little out of my depth. I called Al. He picked up , said he'd be over in the morning and gave me a quote so reasonable for a 3 bedroom house I didn't even think to get competitive bids.

He was over in the morning, on time, and he and his assistant patched every hole and one or two I didn't see. There was a built in shelf that was tilted and had been since I moved in. He fixed that too without me asking. When I pointed out one or two patches that could be a little better he didn't hem or haw. He smiled, fixed em to my liking and swept up after himself.

Is it hard to get him on the phone? It was. A little. He's a one man band. He told me he tried getting other helpers to start work for him and then for him to show up and make sure it's right but he was never happy with their labor. So he had to re-do it. He just won't put his name in someone else's hands. he should get a receptionist probably but that's the price you pay for being good and doing it all yourself. Me? I'd hire him again in a second. Even if I did have to wait for him to pickup.