Bonnefin Handyman Services
Bonnefin Handyman Services

Bonnefin Handyman Services

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Introduction: I was a union carpenter that lived and worked in San Francisco, working on large multi million dollar jobs, to small residential remodels, and everything in between. Of course in a city like SF, with all the Victorian homes, the Edwardian homes, and all the commercial buildings, you are exposed to different scopes of work, therefore expanding your experience and knowledge of the craft. Because of this I consider myself fortunate when it comes to my 25+ years as a carpenter, (and at times a foreman and or a superintendent). I consider myself experienced and qualified for most small residential fixes, to a decent size kitchen or bathroom remodel, to a full on addition. I'm smart enough to know that I do not know everything, so if there's something I can't do, I have no problem letting someone know that. So with all that being said, I feel what truly sets me apart from a lot of the good carpenters/handyman that are available, is the fact that I take a lot of pride in the work that I do, so if a client isn't satisfied with a particular scope of work, that really bothers me. And I will do whatever it takes to make it right. Which means that I care about the clients home and realize how important that home is to them, and how much they value maintaining it and or upgrading it. In the process of all that, I strive to be a good value for them. Lastly, and equally important, I do my very best to do what I say I'm gonna do, which means I'll show up when I say I'm gonna show up, or I'll return your call because I said I would. I suppose I try do the right thing, not because I should, but because it's the right thing to do. The only other thing you should know about me, is that I enjoy what I do (for the most part). I really enjoy a persons reaction when they see all their ideas and plans become a reality, and manifests itself into the physical world via my hands, my mind, and my heart. I guess that's about it, 25 + years condensed down to a couple of paragraphs. Hopefully you get an idea of the type of person I am, and whether or not I'd be a good fit for your project.
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Kevin W.
Apr 26, 2018
Hi David, I don't have any pictures just yet, but hopefully the following will work for you. Please let me know if you need anything else. Happy to help. We recently installed an addition on our home and needed help converting an existing bedroom into a bathroom. This was not something I was comfortable with given the diverse scope of work and the various skills required to help make this project happen. I had known David Bonnefin for several years and knew he had the skills, knowledge, equipment, and the eye for the job. Our intention was to convert what was now a windowless room, into a full-size bathroom with the feel of a mine (not the most common of themes). David was available start to finish, which was especially helpful since we had not finalized a design and layout. David successfully framed out the room, including the framing in of a former window, and the framing of two new walls and two new closets. David completed all of the plumbing, taking hot and cold water lines from existing lines in the crawlspace, and plumbed in the new sewer and vent lines. David drywalled the bathroom, including the necessary backing for the tub and shower. It wasn’t until David started to tile the shower until I recognized how talented he is. His work is exceptional. David helped visualize and create custom shelving for our closet, and a custom barn door as well. David made suggestions along the way to help us come to the final result that we couldn’t be happier with. Despite what consumers tend to receive in this time when contractors are extremely busy, David was always willing to help in anyway possible, including making trips to various vendors for parts and supplies. David took a genuine interest in the project and made himself available while being very communicative. If you can’t already tell, I strongly recommend David for any of your contracting needs. He is a thoughtful, reliable, and competent fellow who I would very easily hire again.
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Emma B.
Apr 26, 2018
Everyone should work with David. He takes the time to write out detailed plans and accounting, is available when you need him, and does amazing work. On top of that, he keeps you up-to-date as he’s going along, sending FYIs about any/all changes for approval. He’s efficient in his work— fast but does beautiful work. I’d highly recommend anyone to get in touch with David for their home projects.
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Cole S.
Apr 27, 2018
David is a very good person to have in your list of contacts. He has helped us with numerous projects and is always easy to work with. We highly recommend David!
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  • Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

    The one project that comes to mind is of a little project, but a huge challenge, that involved framing a wall in the middle of the room, with double doors in the middle of the wall. The reason this job was such a challenge, is that the double doors were "slab doors" and without a jamb. What that means is that the doors were "blanks", so there wasn't a hole drilled for the lockset, or the lockset assembly, the door was not mortised for the strike plate or the hinges, etc, etc. As double doors are, they must match and line up perfectly, or they will not open or close properly, or at the very least the reveals will be of different sizes from one door to the other. Plus, I didn't have the luxury of using the jamb as a template, because there wasn't a jamb. I'm not a door guy, nor do I own a "door template jig", and the only reason I mention this story is because of the overwhelming pleasure and satisfaction that I received from battling through the challenge, and being successful in my efforts. Not all jobs or careers are suited to stroke someone's ego as easily and as readily as my line of work. So, the jamb and doors were set and hung, and the owners were pleased with the results. By the way, the doors that the owners had found prior to the start of the project, were 30"x 80" (not to big) but were solid core, and so the overall weight of these doors were extremely heavy, and that just added a little more challenge to the overall project. By the way, the owners of the house were very kind and salt of the earth.