Handyman Pro Of Marin
Handyman Pro Of Marin

Handyman Pro Of Marin

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Introduction: Hi Thumbtack, I'm back! Handyman Pro Of Marin has been awarded "Thumbtack Best of 2015"! Serving Marin County and the Bay Area. Professional skills offered: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, tile, roofing, plaster, painting, remodels, you name it. Recently I've been taking on bigger projects designing and building custom homes. The sky's the limit! 25 years experience and great local references for high-end kitchen and bath renovations and any home repair. Do it once, do it fast, do it right. The only important service I provide, is keeping my clients completely satisfied with the results.
Overview

Hired 11 times

Serves Sausalito, CA

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License verified

1 employee

28 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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  • Hardwood Deck

    New Home Construction

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Joe a.
Jun 7, 2023
We are so grateful we have found Karl on this website. The project which we were looking for a handyman involved remodelling a guest room for a family visit. It was expected four weeks from the moment that we had a first evaluating meeting with Karl. We also needed to have minor work on the kitchen cabinets, making the interior into more practical usage. We had a time sensitive schedule, which we mentioned to Karl upon the first meeting, and Karl said he would complete both projects in a week’s time. Everything was done a week after Karl began transforming the guest bedroom and two kitchen cabinets! The transformation was really impressive! One of the works in the guest bedroom involved replacing carpeting for laminate floor. We chose the floor colour on Home Depot website, from the website’s pictures. When Karl picked up the flooring from the store and brought it, the colour turned out to be much darker than on the photos, darker than what we wanted. After some consideration, my husband and I thought that we would just go ahead with this wood colour; it was not a perfect match to the rest of the flooring in the house, but we thought it would be ok. The next day, before starting the work, after talking with Karl, he suggested it would be absolutely fine for him to have another trip to Home Depot to return the darker coloured wood and pick up a lighter colour. We were very touched by Karl’s kindness and are so appreciative of his making it look so easy! The same went with all the other finishing touches, that every project usually involves, Karl touched up or replaced with such a kindness and willingness. Everything was done exactly how we wanted! We are so happy with the results! This is a man of high integrity and professionalism. We would gladly work with Karl again. Thank you so much for all the great, swift work you have done to help us with both projects!
Handyman Pro Of Marin's reply
thank you so much! it is my pleasure to work with you.
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Rosemary L.
Apr 22, 2016
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Karl built our perfect deck. Plus, he designed a lovely functional paver stone patio. He was agreeable to implement our requests, while suggesting his own helpful ideas. Karl is a vital part of our home improvement/maintenance team.
Deck or Porch Remodel or Addition
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Kristal G.
Oct 25, 2022
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I’m so glad to have found Karl! He’s helped with quite a few projects I had around the house (installing a security system, touch up painting throughout the house, fixed a leaking shower unit I thought we would have to completely redo with a $0.50 piece, changed our lights to LED, patched up holes in our wood floors, etc). I can come to him with any problem or idea large or small and it’s willing and ready to help. We plan to work with him for a long time!

Details: Less than 2 hours (Simple tasks) • Installation • Deck or porch • Walls (outside) • Home

Handyman Pro Of Marin's reply
thank you kristal! my pleasure any time.
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JB B.
Jun 5, 2023
Karl was just right. Thanks again for the great job and high integrity. Best of luck to you and we know if we have the need, we will call on you. Again
Handyman Pro Of Marin's reply
thank you! my pleasure any time.
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Julia S.
Jul 19, 2013
The work that Karl performed for me was extensive since I have a 5000sq. ft. home. I will describe each area of the job. Plumbing: Replaced all fixtures in 3 bathrooms including underneath all sinks hot and cold water valves. Cleaned out all drains in sinks and showers. Cleaned out main drain to house ensuring no back up within entire house. Electrical: Installed Gfi plugs wherever necessary. Installed carbon monoxide/fire sensors throughout house, including garage. Removed old light fixtures and installed recessed lights in bathroom ceiling. Installed new light fixture in entrance of home. Removed old lights around perimeter of house and installed outdoor security lights. Removed old appliances in kitchen; installed new oven, gas stove top, new washer and electrical dryer. Master bedroom fixed recessed lighting that was not working, also installed magnification mirror at makeup area. Replaced garage door opener that was not working and made sure that all remotes were programmed and working, five in total. Tile Work: Finished tile work in home that was started by another contractor and left unfinished. Was very concerned that work would not match up but Karl completed job beautifully! And Karl was very, very conscientious in making sure there was no grout debris left on tile, unlike previous work that was done. Karl cleaned previous workers tiles and sealed tile whereas other contractor left undone. Went throughout house and fixed any missing grout from tile work done in previous years, with good match up. In one bathroom I didn't want the old tile removed but it was very dirty. He cleaned up tile to look new. Cleaned up all tile in bathroom shower stalls. Replaced grout on veranda outside kitchen. Paint: Karl's paint work was clean and concise. If I wasn't happy with any of his work, he would go back and do as asked with a very positive attitude because he wanted me to be happy. It was all about what I wanted, not what he wanted. Always with a smile and concern for my feelings. Stucco and Grout Outside Home: Steps and railing leading to front door were badly damaged due to earth settlement. Filled all cracks and secured railing. Filled all hairline cracks wherever necessary on outside of home and repainted. General Construction: Changed out all hardware on all doors throughout house. Built me 3 closets, one in former office which I turned into a bedroom. In family room I had 2 closets, one he redid into a space for an office installing electrical and bringing in lines for Internet connection. He then took an office desk for the computer that I had in office, cut it down to fit within closet therefore creating an office within closet whereby I could close doors when finished working. Installed all computer equipment, wifi, printers, etc. The other closet he built shelves and coat rack, all from scratch. Cleaned all my kitchen cabinets and put a clear coat on for shine. Cleaned and polished all laminate countertops in kitchen for shine to bring back luster. Installed water filtration system in kitchen. Hung new rods for curtains in bedrooms. Cleaned all vents and replaced air filters in whole house. Inventoried all keys to all doors and had copies made and labeled for all doors throughout home. Installed security locks to pool room and sliding glass doors leading to balcony off kitchen for child-proofing. General, General: Karl is a jack of all trades and can do ANYTHING. He also does computer work, can solve or come up with any solution that you may have a problem with. He thinks outside the box. If you know how to ask and communicate, be clear and concise with what you want done, be honest in your request for a job done, Karl is YOUR MAN. He is EXTREMELY FAIR, has a CONSCIENCE! and wants to please. Your responsibility is to be those things in kind. Karl is a huge find. I kept him working for about a year because there were so many things to be done. I actually and honestly was sad that the project ended. Karl is now my go to because I turned my house into a rental. He is on call for any and all projects because I know that he is reliable and trustworthy.
Credentials
License

License Type: B - General Building Contractor (CA)

License verified on 9/15/2022

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karl bartlett

FAQs

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    Good communication is key for the success of any project, and the satisfaction of every client. My customers become great friends who call whenever they need anything, and refer me to their best friends.