Around The World Handyman

$190/service call

(waived if hired)

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Sink type

Number of sinks

Sink replacement needed

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About

With over 30 years in business as a one‑man pro, my focus is simple: quality work you can rely on. I don’t cut corners, even when it costs more or takes longer. Whether I’m handling handyman repairs, plumbing, tile, carpentry, or interior and exterior projects, I treat your home like my own. You might find cheaper options, but I take the time to do it right and make sure you’re truly satisfied before I call the job finished. If you’re looking for a skilled, dependable professional who shows up, communicates clearly, and stands behind the work, I’d be glad to help with your next project.

Overview

Hired 70 times

Serves San Diego, CA

Background checked

1 employee

32 years in business

Business hours

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Venmo.

Services offered

Sink replacement needed

Sink installation or replacement

Faucet installation or replacement

Sink type

Vessel sink

Pedestal sink

Undermounted sink

Dropin sink

Projects and media

Reviews

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

Very good 4.5

36 reviews

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Michelle G.

Jun 14, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Martin was great. I needed a fast fix for a vacation rental property and he responded right away and the issue was fixed within hours of sending out the request for help. He is very professional looking which is great for when I need contractors to interface with my guests. I will definitely use him again in the future!

Details: Less than 2 hours (Simple tasks) • Repairs • Bathroom • Home

Handyman

Hao L.

May 2, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Very trustworthy handyman, can do lots of things with very reasonable price and good quality of work. Will use him again if needed.

Deck or Porch Repair

Douglas B.

Mar 2, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Martin was prompt, responsive, and his work product was excellent. He installed maple plank flooring in three of my rooms and they look fabulous in spite of some tricky problems, such as rooms that weren't quite square and uneven subflooring. He delivered as promised, and I'll happily hire him again!

Details: Engineered hardwood • 251 - 500 sq ft • Engineered hardwood • I need the professional to purchase the materials • Home

Floor Installation or Replacement

Kelly O.

Feb 18, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Paid for two hours, required, and completed the main job. Job took 20 minutes? Was trying to hire a full time handyman so had a few additional items to install for shower/ master bath so I purchased a few other items for install. Especially if there was a minimum two hours I was being charged for. This handyman was very nice but also seemed disinterested to help with other items. Didn’t seem to want to try and everything was a no. I really wanted my new shower head to match but seemed disinterested to change out or remove old one for us to figure out how to install new part. Instead broke my knob which he said as corroded but it wasn’t. After he broke one would assume he’d want to install the new part. But nope. He did help with unscrewing a stripped screw in the wall so very thankful. But I just assumed because I was paying two hours he would consider other small projects like changing out an old outdoor hose which he couldn’t do and instead told me to put on WD40 Woulda’t a handyman have this in his truck? Made no sense he he seemed disinterested and not very handy. Told me even though there is a two hour minimum, he still charges per item? It’s very confusing but I know have to replace a knob that he broke. Again I had the part in the box but he basically would look and tell me no.

Details: Shower • 1 shower or bathtub • Yes, all supply and drain lines are in place • House

Shower and Bathtub Installation or Replacement

Becky W.

May 6, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

very nice man. came to do the work within a week. that's the 2 stars. but the work was awful. the fence he partially installed was uneven, tilting, nails jutting out everywhere, completely chaotic 2x4 and nail alignment. Just no. he also asked that I get all the materials brought to the house, and stain them myself. huge pain. I told him not to finish, after getting other professional opinions and learning that it was not built to code, on top of being sloppy. and he still wants to be paid for his time. even though all my materials are now trash, and I'll have to pay someone to take this down and build a new fence.

Details: Home • Install a new fence or gate • Wood • Less than 50 feet • 8 feet • No fence obstacles exist in the work area

Fence and Gate Installation

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Around The World Handyman

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