Preferred Home Repair Handyman
Company Overview
I specialize in minor jobs and perform them exceptionally.
Electrical
*swap out light switches and outlets
*set up or change lighting and ceiling fans
Plumbing
*fix or replace under-sink plumbing
*repair or install waste disposers
*install or mend taps
*install or repair lavatories and commodes
*repair small water heaters
Carpentry related
*replace or mend doorways
*repair and paint cracks and holes in walls
*set up doors for pets
*install closet rods and shelves
*mend gates and wooden fencing
Kitchen/bath
*seal around bathtubs, showers, and sinks
*replace or mend tiles
*put in or replace shower screens
Misc.
*mount pictures and mirrors
*put up curtains and blinds
*assemble furniture from Ikea and other brands
*put together exercise machines
*install or replace window screens
Preferred Home Repair was created from my commitment to solving problems and ensuring quality service. With a background in corporate work as a computer systems engineer, I shifted my focus to home repair to utilize my problem-solving talents. For years, I was the go-to person for friends and family when something needed fixing, despite my only training being from my father during my childhood. I took building trades classes to elevate my repair skills to a professional standard before launching Preferred Home Repair.
I have a background in computer technology and spent a year doing solar thermal installations and repairs at a leading solar power firm. My wife and I contribute to an East Oakland community garden and operate a produce buying club in the neighborhood. I love life and take pleasure in inspiring others to achieve their 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
Carleton had done a couple of jobs for us. He is thorough, professional, reliable and the price is fair. I will hire him again should the need arise.
I highly recommend Carlton. He's very professional and a man of his word. His prices are reasonable for the quality of his work. His attention to detail is on point. He had all the tools necessary to do all the jobs I needed done around my house. He does his profession well. Please be patient because he's worth the wait. He's a one man team. He's a well rounded handyman. He won't leave your property until you're completely satisfied with his work. He has a guarantee on his craftsmanship and that's a plus. He hung ceiling fans, light fixtures, shelves, switched light switches and installed a walk-in closet for me. I'm so satisfied that I'm having him to come back to complete some additional projects.
-Willie Heppard
I had a great experience hiring Carlton to fix a backlog of broken things inside and outside my house. He was professional, efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly, and did a great job installing and fixing a wide range of stuff. I would definitely hire him again and recommend him to others.
I didn't end up working with Carlton, but he was one of very few that actually got back to me timely and was super nice. That is usually expected but given the booming economy most handyman services don't bother getting back to you. I will be reaching out to him for future needs. Very organized as well.
Sean K.I had Carlton install a door for me a while back - forgot to leave a review! He did good work, but most notable was the fact that even though he charges by the hour, he was immediately upfront about an unexpected problem he ran into while sizing my door and didn't charge for the extra hour it took to resolve. Recommended.
Carlton is a gem. I found him on Yelp and I have used him several times. He is responsive and thorough.
Carlton is always on time and takes great pride in getting it right. If he cannot perform the work, he lets you know up front. I highly recommend him for any handyman project.
Lilly W.Was looking for a door repair person. He said he would come between 1-2. At 12:58 he called and said he couldn't, would 3-4 work? So I agreed and by 4:15 no call, no show and didn't answer phone. Don't bother.
Carlton is great. He was fast, clean, knowledgeable, and professional. I would definitely hire him again.
Tom T.Carlton is a great handyman. He works very efficiently considering that he charges by the hour. His services are highly recommended.
Carlton is as good as it gets! He is efficient,conscientious, fair with his prices and does great quality work. My husband and I have had him do several installation, repair and assembly household projects for us over the past few months, and now we would not think of hiring anyone else. He is also respectful, friendly and professional. It's hard to find all of that in one person, so we feel very lucky to have found him on Yelp.

























