Derrick’s Handyman Services

In a nutshell, Derrick is fantastic!!! Great communication, attention to detail, punctual, easy to work with and overall a great guy!
I had several jobs for which I needed help. Derrick took care of most of them. Polk Audio surround sound speaker ceiling mounting, diagnosing an electrical issue, caulking bathroom, repairing mesh in patio entrance were some of the jobs that he worked on. For the ones he couldn’t take care of he explained in detail ‘why’ he wasn’t able to care for them and recommended alternatives. He was spot on with the estimates as well. I will definitely call him again when needed.

Derrick came over to our house to look at about a half dozen issues that I was having. He was able to diagnose each of the issues and saved me a lot of money by explaining to me in detail what the problem was and how the problem could be fixed if I chose to do the fix myself. For example, we have a bathtub faucet that sprays water. Rather than propose taking apart the bathtub and charging me hundreds of dollars to diagnose and fix – like 2 other contractors told me – Derrick was able to recommend a commonly available cleaning solution that would remove the lime and calcium buildup he found on the faucet. Best of all he didn’t charge me for the visit, but gave me reasonable quotes for work should I choose to have him do the fixes instead of me. He is also not going to try to do work that he isn’t already an expert at, and will recommend others that he feels would do a good job. I’d recommend giving Derrick a call if you’re in the East Bay and have some home repair issues that you can’t quite figure out how to fix yourself.

We had a bed frame that broke on one side. Had to find someone that can fix it right away. We found Derrick on Unilocal and the whole experience was pleasant. We were able to set up an appointment with him in no time.
He came out helped moved the bed and took a look at the frame and explained to my husband why the frame broke. He not only fixed the side that broke, he also reinforced the other side as well.
Reasonable, honest, and professional. In fact, we’d already talked to him about our next fix!
Thanks, Derrick, for your help!

I needed a deck repaired for a home that is rented out. I contacted Derrick; he visited the tenants, gave me a good quote and didn’t pressure me at all. Two weeks later, I called and asked to go ahead with it– he had the quote and sent me an email copy. Because I don’t live in the area, I really appreciate that he communicated well, took pics to show me the progress, and let me know of any unexpected things. The overall cost was within $ 60 of the quote, and we were happy with the results. I will keep his number for future repairs, in case my property needs more fixes. Thanks for a smooth, honest transaction!

Had Derrick give me a quote to replace a combination light & fan in a bathroom. His quote was lower than I expected and he did the work within a couple of days. He did a super job, was prompt, courteous, cleaned up after finishing the work and he was okay with the dog! I highly recommend calling Derrick for any handyman needs. HE GIVES SENIORS A DISCOUNT! His number is 510−545−8517.

I had Derrick come to my father’s house in CA to help me install some grab safety bars. He was honest, reasonable, and professional. The bars look great, are very secure, and have been used continuously since! I will definitely keep his number for future needs.

I needed to get some light fixtures and the bathroom exhaust fan replaced in my house. Also, there were some small repairs around the house that were long overdue. So I needed one person who could come in and take care of all the repairs. Found Derrick on Unilocal and decided to contact him. All I have to say is I am extremely glad to have found Derrick. Very prompt with communication, his estimate very reasonable, his work neat and of exceptional quality!
Our house number light box had been out for years, and I had tried fixing it with no luck. Derrick suggested that we first change the bulb, and see if it works. He stopped by on a Sunday morning with the new bulb, fixed it, and texted me saying that he had replaced the bulb and that seemed to do the trick, and the repair was on him!!!
He so deserves 10 stars!
He is a thorough professional with exceptional work ethics! I am very happy to given him my business and will continue to do so.

Derrick has been my go-​to-​guy for all things technical. His most recent SAVE was to resurrect a computer at my office from the dead. He quickly diagnosed the problem, reformatted the drive, loaded the operating system and restored the programs. It’s running better than new! If he runs into any roadblocks, he has a wealth of contacts he confers with. He’s responsive, reliable and fairly priced.
He has my highest recommendation.
Robert K. Wong, DDS

I found Derrick on Craigslist and emailed him. He responded quickly and he quoted me from some simple pictures. It was an informal quote and very reasonable in price. The work was to repair a 12×24 deck that had some wood rotted. It was impossible to tell the extent of rot without tearing some board up. He scheduled me in and when the day came, he discovered a substantial amount of rot.
At this point, Derrick’s consultation was pivotal in rolling with these extra punches. He made suggestions of replacing the foundation and I am glad to have taken them. The job did turn out to be larger but we negotiated the price and Derrick was very fair. The finished product is a partially replaced deck, the price was very reasonable, and the quality is high. Derrick is meticulous in the details and he was a real nice guy, fixing a couple other thinks wrong with my backyard without hesitation.
To sum things up, I am happy to have given him business and hope his business flourishes more with this review.