Mike Andrews

A friend referred us to Mike for a project that involved installing a protective box for an outdoor television. He was professional and courteous, and completed the project on time and per the estimated cost. We will definitely rely on Mike for future projects - he's fantastic!

"Go fuck yourself!" is the last of several outbursts yelled at me by handyman Michael Andrews.

He was hired to replace 2 rotted deck boards and repair dry rot on my threshold. At the preliminary meeting, I asked him how much he charged but he would only say, "I will be fair, and I will work with you," waving away my question. I mentioned I did not want to be charged for chatter, as he loves to talk.

The oak threshold was warped and had to be exchanged. The 2 porch floor boards were also warped. It took him 3 hours to remove and replace 2 boards, which he did competently.

Then he tried to install the new threshold, which was too thick for the space, as the door would not close. We noted the original threshold was not rotted; only the narrow horizontal strip abutting the threshold had rot. I asked several times that he use the old threshold, but he refused, instead trying several time consuming maneuvers, including removing carpet tacking, cutting the edges of the oak threshold, and trying to shim an already too thick threshold. Finally he was about to plane the oak when I protested again.

He got increasingly more angry with me for asking he use the original threshold. Finally he waved me away, saying, "Get out of here, I am the professional." When I did not retreat as "commanded," he said, "I don't like you!" Soon after, he made a strange and uninvited attempt to hug me, only to regain his rage when I again requested using the original threshold. He slammed down his tools and left, returning with an additional board to shim the new threshold, which also failed. He finally agreed to reinstall the original threshold and replace only the dry rotted strip, which should have taken 30 minutes (see photos).

His bill was $350 plus materials. He finally advised me he charged $85 per hour. We settled on $250, which I thought was excessive, but I was glad the ordeal was over.

Later that day, I went out to prime the replaced strip, only to find the vertical door frame abutting the threshold was dry rotted as well. Photos show rotted area, which I cleaned out. He either did not notice or did not bother to advise me. He came over the next morning to see the damage, and began by yelling that he did not appreciate my accusing him of not addressing the additional dry rot. Naturally, I have hired someone else to complete the job.

I am a 74 year old woman, and if I did not have better things to do, I would consider reporting him to the CSLB for elder abuse. Anyone who hires him needs to insist on an upfront estimate of charges, guard against his chatter adding to the time charged, and make sure that his work has been completed satisfactorily.

Thank goodness for Mike Andrews! Mike has done many projects around our home, and has been a godsend to my mother and myself. He has a unique skill set which is near impossible to find. He recently installed a sealant tarp over our deck and effortlessly matched the color to the wood. Additionally, he has been able to finish projects that our past contractor had left incomplete (and frankly, unacceptable!), and was able locate perfectly complimentary parts. We can always trust him to do excellent work, and he is such a joy to have as company. We appreciate having found him, and recommend him most highly for his knowledge, craftsmenship, and impeccable attention to detail.

Mike is so kind and a wonderful handyman. We feel very lucky to have found him. He fixed two doors and a kitchen cabinet for us.
Highly recommended!

Mike was a great handyman - highly recommend. He was thoughtful, meticulous, and thorough. His pricing was very fair as well. You can't go wrong with Mike!

Had some long overdue projects last minute for a loft work space.
Mike is as personable as he is a perfectionist.
He got each task done so well and quickly I came up with another last minute project and he had the exact precision cutting tool required., Whaaaaaaatttt , yes amazing.
Mike also has great aesthetic suggesting just the right light bulbs to keep a space well lighted and warm.
Gotta tell he is so competent I would love to see what his place looks like cause it must be amazing.

Mike was an absolute lifesaver as I was getting my house ready for sale and new projects just kept cropping up. He was absolutely reliable, resourceful, and a just a joy to work with.

Mike has been doing work in our house for the past five years. He is skilled, persistent and creative in figuring out alternative, cheaper ways to fix things. Just recently, he could fix one of our beds that I thought needed to be replaced. He also recently did great electrical work and other major work in the house.

A terrific guy and very skilled and creative! Highly recommended!

I have been a homeowner for almost 4 decades and have worked with many different handyman over the years. Mike Andrews is the best of the bunch. He has fixed a multitude of problems at my home, always doing an excellent job for a reasonable price. And he is a pleasure to work with. I consider myself fortunate to know him and can recommend him without hesitation to anyone in need of handyman services. Thank you Mike!