Preferred Home Repair Handyman
Company Overview
I specialize in minor jobs and perform them exceptionally.
Electrical
*swap out light switches and receptacles
*install or replace lighting fixtures and fans
Pipe work
*service or swap out under-sink plumbing
*set up or change garbage disposers
*fix, change, or put in taps
*swap out or fix sinks and commodes
*service minor heaters
Woodworking services
*service or put in doors
*fill and paint cracks and holes in walls
*put in doors for pets
*install closet rods and shelving
*service wooden gates and fences
Kitchen/bath
*caulk around tubs, showers, and sinks
*swap out or fix tiles
*install or replace shower doors
General services
*hang pictures and mirrors
*put in drapes and curtains
*construct furniture from Ikea and similar stores
*assemble exercise equipment
*set up or swap out screens
Preferred Home Repair emerged from my passion for creating a service that addresses issues and delivers quality to my clients.
After years in the corporate world as a computer systems engineer, I chose to redirect my natural problem-solving skills into home repair.
For years, I was the go-to person for friends and family when something needed fixing.
I learned the basics from my father as a child.
I completed building trades training to refine my abilities before establishing Preferred Home Repair.
I possess a foundation in computer technology.
I worked for a year on solar thermal systems at a prominent local solar energy company.
Together with my wife, I help manage a community garden in East Oakland and operate a produce buying club.
I am passionate about life and enjoy motivating others to reach their full potential.
Business Services
- Appliance installation
- Appliance repair
- Handyman assembly
- Bathtub repair
- Handyman caulking
- Door installation
- Door repair
- Electric inspection
- Electric installation or replacement
- Electric repair
- Wire repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Furniture assembly
- Furniture repair
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Handyman installation
- Light fixture installation
- Light fixture repair
- Outlet installation
- Outlet repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Handyman repair
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

First of all Carleton was not only on time but early. So that already earned him a star in my book before he even got started on my project.
I hired him from what I thought was a simple electrical project in my bathroom, but given that my house was built in 1912 there are always surprises with an older home. Carleton handled things like a pro! Very knowledgable and efficient. To be a relatively young man he seems has the wisdom and experience of someone twice his age.
Added bonus - he is so neat and clean not only in his professional demeanor and how he leaves your house.
I now already have a list of future projects for Carleton at both my home and workplace. So many times as a woman, I have felt cheated and taken advantage of by handymen. I don't have to worry about that with Carleton.

A true Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. Acts like a gentleman. Well spoken. However, he'll rip you off given the chance. Provided me a quote to perform a job in 3 hours ~ two hundred dollars worth of labor. Instead I just called someone from home depot and they did it in 30 minutes flat. It doesn't take 3 hours to replace a garbage disposal!

Ok! So Carlton is awesome, peeps!
The online communication (e-mail) was punctual and prompt. We set up an appointment ahead of time as he was traveling. He came on time to the second - I am not kidding! He was here at 8:15AM. I love punctual people - so easy to work with them. Our project involved replacement of an old stainless steel security door, with a new one and two dead bolts on our gate and the new security door. Carlton did an outstanding job and had to grind like crazy the door (the cavity was filled with concrete!) :)
He has a very easy going personality and puts you at ease, so if anyone has ""home repair anxiety"", Carlton is your man. Very honest and simply great person to work with.
We strongly recommend him, even though we really don't want him to get too much popularity before we are done with our house projects! :)

Highly recommend Carlton! He was prompt, professional, super friendly and fast. Thanks Carlton, we'll be calling you again!

If you are looking for an efficient, capable, and trustworthy handyman look no further. We are so glad to have found Carlton to fix multiple repairs. He installed a kitchen faucet, patched several dry wall holes, and installed closet doors. Thanks to Carlton we have a great handyman to turn to when the punch list gets long.

We emailed Calrton on 12-26 to see if he could move a chandelier light fixture, plaster hole, and install new chandelier. He responded within 1 hour and scheduled the work for 5 days later. His work was impeccable and I thought his rate was very fair. Will definitely use him again!

I really wanted to try his handyman because of the great reviews, but left a message on December 9 and no responses from him and today is December 13. The picture of him seems like a nice guy and from the reviewers, but because of no phone call back after leaving a message I have to give a 1 star. Even if you are busy at least respond after a day or two.

We're very happy with all the work Carlton did for us today - he replaced an old collapsed particle board flooring under our kitchen sink cabinet with a sturdy wood flooring that fits perfectly and is reinforced underneath; he also installed a sliding rack to fit our recycling bins. Very professional work and reasonably priced. Carlton was also thoughtful working around our cats to make sure they wouldn't get out! Thank you!

We didn't have Carlton do a whole lot -- just a few light fixture installations and some power switch repair -- but he did it quickly, efficiently, effectively, affordably, cleanly, and punctually. That's not an easy combination to find around these parts!

He was on time, was conscientious about his work and was very reasonably priced. Highly recommend him.