The HandyMan Can · San Mateo County
Handyman in East Palo Alto, CA
East Palo Alto is part of our regular Peninsula route. One flat price, $189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3 hours, covers as many small jobs as fit, and you never pay for travel or parking.
- Background-checkedKnow exactly who is coming into your home.
- BondedYour home is in trustworthy hands.
- Shoe covers onFloors and furniture stay protected.
- Left as we found itDust, debris and packaging cleaned up before we go.
Local know-how
Home repairs in East Palo Alto
Many East Palo Alto homes are mid-century single-story houses, plus apartments and condos along Woodland Avenue on the Westside. That means a lot of drywall, older doors that stick, worn caulk, and fixtures ready to be swapped. If you rent, check with your landlord first and we'll work within what they allow.
Every visit comes with the same promise: background-checked and bonded, shoe covers on, floors protected, and your home left just as we found it. Can't be home? Leave a lockbox or door code and we'll text you when we arrive and leave.
Popular jobs in East Palo Alto
- Drywall patching and touch-up paint
- Sticking doors, new locks and deadbolts
- Faucet, toilet and caulking repairs
- TV mounting and shelf installation
- Furniture assembly
Our services
Handyman services in East Palo Alto
A 3-hour visit usually covers four to six jobs, and a 2-hour visit fits a shorter list. See all services.
Where we work
Neighborhoods we serve in East Palo Alto
- University Village
- The Gardens
- Palo Alto Park
- Woodland Park (Westside)
- Ravenswood / Four Corners
- Weeks neighborhood
ZIP codes: 94303
Pricing
Simple flat prices in East Palo Alto
The same prices everywhere we work. Pricing details · Policies
Two flat-rate visits
$1892 hours
$2503 hours
- One experienced handyman, fully equipped
- As many jobs as fit in your 2 or 3 hours
- No charge for parking, bridge tolls or travel
- Shoe covers, floor protection and full clean-up
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Deposit to reserve (part of your total)
- $50
- Balance when done, 2-hour visit
- $139
- Balance when done, 3-hour visit
- $200
- Each additional hour
- $80
- Parts & materials
- Purchased by you upfront
- Parking, tolls, travel & parts pickup
- Included
Accepted payment
- Zelle
- Cash
- Not accepted: No credit cards
How it works
Simple from start to finish
Send your list and photos
Select your jobs and add a few photos so we know exactly what we're working with.
Confirm your visit
We text you the next open day in your area. A $50 Zelle deposit reserves it, and it counts toward your total.
Parts ready to go
We tell you exactly what to buy. You order it for store pickup or delivery, and we grab it on the way, so your visit time goes to the work.
Pay when it's done
The balance ($139 for 2 hours, $200 for 3) by Zelle or cash, plus any extra time you approved. No surprise charges.
“Jaime was such a pleasure to work with! He's honest and hardworking. … He was very respectful to our home, laying down a drop cloth on our carpet where he was working. He was great at communicating with me.”
“Jaime did an excellent job for me repainting my home and trimming my door that was too large for the frame! He was a professional, prompt and easy to work with. Very reasonably priced and did an excellent job.”
FAQ
East Palo Alto handyman questions
Do you work in East Palo Alto apartments?
Yes. Many renters book us for TV mounting, shelves and furniture assembly. Check your lease about drilling, and we'll use the right anchors and patch holes when asked.
How soon can you come to East Palo Alto?
Send your list and we'll text you the next open Peninsula day, usually within the week.
How much does a handyman cost in East Palo Alto?
With The HandyMan Can, a 2-hour visit in East Palo Alto is a flat $189 and a 3-hour visit is $250, with as many jobs as fit. Each extra hour is $80. Travel, parking and tolls are included, and the price never changes.
Who buys the parts and materials?
You do, at store prices with no markup. After seeing your photos we send an exact list. You order for pickup or delivery and we grab it on the way, so your visit time goes to the work.
Need a handyman in East Palo Alto?
$189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3 hours. Send your list and photos and we'll reply within a few hours.