Hello, I have been a handyman for the past 34 years and managed a 9 unit apartment building from 2005-2021 when it was sold. I have experience in many areas from repairs to renovations including tile work, plumbing, floor installation, painting etc. I do a professional job with one thing in mind making you happy with the finished product. my hourly rate is $65 with 2hr minimum.
Please don't message me unless you are serious about hiring me. I get charged when you do.
Overview
Hired 93 times
Background checked
1 employee
28 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
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2025
2023
2022
Services offered
Cabinet types to paint
Wall cabinets
Base cabinets
Both, wall and base cabinets
Current cabinet finish
Wood stain
Paint
Laminate
Unfinished
Type of painting
Full repainting lighter color
Full repainting same color
Full repainting darker color
First time painting
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Great 4.8
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Caroline a.
Sep 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thomas was great and saved us time and money with his high quality and efficient work. We needed two closets built out with shelving and a hanging rod. He finished in just a few hours and everything looks great!
Details: Hallway • Improve storage • Built-in shelving • Clothing rod and/or hooks • Home • No existing plans, but have a good idea of what I want
Closet Remodel
Alysse k.
Sep 10, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thomas was very easy to work with and approached my job with thoughtfulness. He helped me execute the things on my list and talked through some other ideas with me. He showed up with all the tools and was thorough. In my commercial space, he finished a lowered wall with sheetrock, sided a shelf unit with plywood and built me a bench top for some legs I had purchased. He helped me come up with a plan for a few other project. I will be using Thomas again for projects at both my business and at my home
Details: A full day (Complex or long-term projects) • Repairs • Installation • Living room • Walls (inside) • Cabinets • Molding or baseboards • Business
Handyman
Sara G.
Feb 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very kind, professional, and did a wonderful job building and installing a closet system in my son’s room. He also painted the closet walls before installing once I realized they weren’t in great shape. I appreciated his flexibility.
Details: Install a closet organizer or shelving system • Upgrade an existing closet • Not yet, I would like help selecting a system • Hanging storage • Shoe storage • Bedroom • Residential
Closet and Shelving System Installation
Joshua C.
May 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I tried to DIY some wood tiles on my balcony and ended up staining the concrete with wood stain…total disaster. Tom came to the rescue. He showed up fully prepared, pressure washed the entire area to clear out all the dirt and debris, and got everything painted the same day. His work was so impressive that I didn’t even think twice about calling him back to handle the wood polishing—some things are better left to the pros.
Tom truly is LA’s best kept secret. Not only is his work top-notch, but he’s also one of the kindest, most genuine people you’ll ever meet on this platform. Can’t recommend him enough.
Details: Home • Deck, patio, or porch • Remove oil or grease • Less than 1,000 sq ft • One story • No, there’s no outdoor water source
Pressure Washing
Jacqueline L.
4 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thomas was great, friendly, professional and quality work! Will definitely use him again next project
Details: 2 - 5 hours (A few different projects) • Assembly • Garage • Shelving • Home
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Thomas Barta
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I have a 2 hr minimum charge for all jobs so please don't pick me unless that works for you..... Thank you My rate is $60hr
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