The HandyMan Can · Santa Clara County
Handyman in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto homeowners get the same flat-rate visit ($189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3) we offer in the city. We plan Palo Alto stops on our Peninsula days, so there's no rushing down 101 between jobs and no travel fee for you.
- 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 Palo Alto
Palo Alto is full of Eichlers, Craftsman bungalows and Spanish-style homes from the 1920s and '30s. Eichler walls are often thin wood paneling with exposed beams, so we plan TV mounts and shelves around the framing instead of guessing. Older homes in Professorville and Old Palo Alto usually have plaster walls that need the right anchors and a slower drill.
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 Palo Alto
- TV mounting on Eichler beams and paneled walls
- Drywall and plaster patching with paint touch-up
- Leaky faucets, running toilets and re-caulking
- Furniture assembly and wall anchoring
- Door adjustments, locks and weatherstripping
Our services
Handyman services in 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 Palo Alto
- Old Palo Alto
- Professorville
- Crescent Park
- Community Center
- Midtown
- College Terrace
- Barron Park
- Green Acres
- Charleston Meadows
- Duveneck / St. Francis
ZIP codes: 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306
Pricing
Simple flat prices in 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
Palo Alto handyman questions
Do you charge extra to come to Palo Alto from San Francisco?
No. Travel, parking and tolls are included, and the price is the same $189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3. We schedule Palo Alto on our Peninsula days so we're never late.
Can you mount a TV in an Eichler?
Yes. Send a photo of the wall and ceiling beams. Many Eichler walls are paneling over minimal framing, so we plan the mount location and hardware before the visit.
How much does a handyman cost in Palo Alto?
With The HandyMan Can, a 2-hour visit in 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 Palo Alto?
$189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3 hours. Send your list and photos and we'll reply within a few hours.