The HandyMan Can · Handyman service
Window repair in San Francisco & the Bay Area
4.4 stars from 81 Yelp reviews Read reviewsSticking, drafty or hard-to-lock windows fixed: latches and locks replaced, sashes freed up, screens repaired and gaps sealed. Most fixes take 30–60 minutes.
- 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.
What we do
Window repair, done right the first time
Older Bay Area homes are full of windows that stick, rattle or won't lock. We clean and adjust the tracks, free painted-shut sashes and replace worn latches, locks and handles.
Fog and wind getting in? New weatherstripping and fresh caulk around the trim seal the gaps, and we can hang blinds, shades or curtain rods while we're there.
Typical time: 30–60 min per window. We tackle as many items as time allows, starting with your priorities, so add the rest of your list. See all services.
What's included
- Freeing sticking or painted-shut windows
- Cleaning and lubricating tracks
- Replacing latches, locks and crank handles
- Repairing and replacing window screens
- Weatherstripping and caulking drafty windows
- Installing blinds, shades and curtain rods
Before your visit
How to get ready
Helpful to have ready
- Send a photo of each window and a close-up of the latch or lock
- Note any brand name on the frame (it helps find parts)
- Clear the sill and move furniture back a few feet
- Buy the parts we recommend (or we'll send a list)
Customers buy parts upfront at store prices with no markup. After seeing your photos we send the exact list, and we can pick it up on the way.
Good to know
Broken glass, rotted frames and full window replacement are bigger jobs. Send photos and we'll tell you whether it fits a visit or needs a written estimate.
Pricing
Simple flat prices for every job
The same prices everywhere we work. Pricing details · Policies
Two flat-rate visits
$1992 hours
$2693 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
- $149
- Balance when done, 3-hour visit
- $219
- Extra time, in 30-minute steps
- $85/hr
- 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 ($149 for 2 hours, $219 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.”
Where we work
Window repair across the Bay Area
Same flat price in every city we serve: San Francisco, the Peninsula down to Palo Alto, and the East Bay.
FAQ
Window repair questions
Can you fix a window that's painted shut?
Usually, yes. We carefully cut the paint seal, free the sash and clean the track so it slides again.
Can you replace a window lock or latch?
Yes. Send a close-up photo and we'll tell you exactly which replacement to buy.
Do you replace broken glass?
Broken glass and full window replacement are bigger jobs. Send photos and we'll let you know the best next step.
Do you install blinds and shades?
Yes. Blinds, shades and curtain rods are quick jobs that fit easily into a visit.
Ready to book window repair?
$199 for 2 hours or $269 for 3 hours. Text your list and photos and we'll reply within a few hours.
Prefer to talk? Call (415) 662-0669 · Request an estimate