Preferred Home Repair Handyman
Company Overview
I focus on small tasks and excel at them.
Electrical
*replace electrical switches and sockets
*install or replace lights and fans
Plumbing
*fix or replace under-sink plumbing
*install or replace garbage disposals
*install or mend taps
*repair or change sinks and toilets
*repair small water heaters
Carpentry related
*install or repair doors
*patch and paint wall cracks and holes
*install pet doors
*install closet rods and shelves
*fix wood fences and gates
Kitchen/bath
*caulk around tubs, showers, and sinks
*replace or mend tiles
*set up or change shower doors
Misc.
*mount pictures and mirrors
*hang drapes and window treatments
*put together furniture (Ikea and more)
*construct workout gear
*set up or change screens
Preferred Home Repair emerged from my passion for providing solutions and delivering quality service. After years in the corporate world as a computer systems engineer, I decided to channel my problem-solving abilities into home repair. Friends and family often turned to me for repairs, with my only training being from my father in my youth. 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. Together with my wife, I help maintain a community garden in East Oakland and manage a local produce buying club. I have a zest for life and enjoy encouraging others to pursue their goals.
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

I called Mr. Fixit because I needed to have a new bathroom sink faucet installed. I'd called another company, who sent out an incompetent plumber who knew nothing about the job. He called his company and told me that the price for the faucet installation would be $295, which I knew to be outrageous. Then I called Carlton, who did the entire job splendidly for $65! So I feel confident he is competent and fair. Good job!

Carlton fixed a pocket door for us and also repaired a hole in our wall. He was a champ! Super responsive and easy to schedule-- clear and pleasant communication from start to finish. He did a great job. We plan to use him again next time we need a handy man!

Carlton is outright exceptional in his service, both technical ability to troubleshoot and repair, as well as his communication skills. He is incredibly considerate of your time and budget while straight up about your options...a balance he has mastered.

I highly recommend Carlton for your handyman .He does very clean and accurate job and he is very honest .He tells me whether he can fix or not. He comes on time and always responds to your e mail or phone call.

This guy is the best handyman I have ever hired. He is very thorough. He is on time, friendly and honest. I have hired him to install or repair mirrored closet doors, toilets, curtains and curtain rods. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or recommend him to any of my friends or family members. His prices are reasonable.

Anne H. 6/16/16- I emailed Carlton today for help with my bedroom fan which quit working. He couldn't have done a better job. I was desperate because I needed the fan for health reasons. Carlton called back within an hour asked few questions and suggested that I needed a new fan. He came out that day within an hour after I picked up a new fan. I am disabled and I needed the fan with light and remote so I could sleep at night without pain. He checked the old fan first to make sure it no longer worked before replacing it. He was kind, professional and knowledgeable. He helped me out of a difficult situation. He couldn't have done a better job. He protected my floor when putting the fan together and was done within two hours. He changed an old light switch without changing me because he had one. I have used him in the past and will continue to use him. I won't use anyone else. He's fantastic!

Carlton helped me put together some new furniture and take apart some old furniture to be sold. He did a great job. He was punctual and got everything done quickly. I'll definitely hire him again in the future.

Just had a great experience with Carlton installing a whole house fan. There were a few issues having to do with installing modern hardware in my 1930 house. He explained all the issues and had great solutions for each of them. The job was done well and the fan works great!

Couldn't be happier. I had a number of miscellaneous things to do - tear out a pedestal sinkand replace it w a vanity, install lighting, put in new towel bars, etc - he was super helpful, very professional, and friendly. Work was very nicely done. I will definitely use him again.

We recently used Carlton to replace the base boards in our home. I emailed him and he responded within 24 hours confirming he could do the work. He gave us options of things we could do and things he could do. He quoted us an hourly rate. We agreed upon a day and time and confirmed he would perform the work. On the day he was to arrive he was 15 minutes but called to let us know. When he arrived he was polite and respectful. He got straight to work and finished the job in 3 hours. My husband and I don't like doing things around the house. We appreciate being able to call on someone we can trust. He did a great job. We would absolutely use Carlton for other things around the house.