The HandyMan Can · San Mateo County
Handyman in San Carlos, CA
San Carlos families book our flat-rate visit ($189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3) to clear the list in one go. Same price as the city, and no charge for travel.
- 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 San Carlos
Flat-lot ranch homes in White Oaks and Howard Park, and hillside houses in Devonshire and Brittan Heights, each bring their own jobs: sliding doors that stick, drafty weatherstripping, kids' furniture to assemble and anchor, and plenty of pictures to hang.
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 San Carlos
- Furniture assembly and anti-tip anchoring
- Picture, shelf and curtain rod hanging
- Weatherstripping and door sweeps
- Drywall patching and paint touch-up
- Light fixture swaps
Our services
Handyman services in San Carlos
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 San Carlos
- White Oaks
- Howard Park
- Devonshire
- Clearfield Park
- Beverly Terrace
- Brittan Heights
- Downtown / Laurel Street
ZIP codes: 94070
Pricing
Simple flat prices in San Carlos
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
San Carlos handyman questions
Do you anchor furniture for kids' rooms?
Yes. We anchor dressers and bookshelves to studs as part of assembly. Just add it to your list.
How do I pay?
A $50 deposit reserves your visit. The balance is paid by Zelle or cash when the work is done.
How much does a handyman cost in San Carlos?
With The HandyMan Can, a 2-hour visit in San Carlos 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 San Carlos?
$189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3 hours. Send your list and photos and we'll reply within a few hours.