The HandyMan Can · San Mateo County
Handyman in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo is the heart of our Peninsula route. Book a flat-rate visit ($189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3) and we'll handle as many jobs as fit, from Baywood and Aragon to Bay Meadows and Laurelwood.
- Background-checkedKnow exactly who is coming into your home.
- BondedYour home is in trustworthy hands.
- Shoe covers onFloors and furniture stay protected.
- Left as we found itDust, debris and packaging cleaned up before we go.
Local know-how
Home repairs in San Mateo
San Mateo has 1920s Tudors and Spanish-style homes in Baywood and San Mateo Park, mid-century houses in Beresford and Laurelwood, and newer condos in Bay Meadows and downtown. Older homes often need plaster repair and careful anchoring; newer ones mostly need mounting, shelving and assembly.
Every visit comes with the same promise: background-checked and bonded, shoe covers on, floors protected, and your home left just as we found it. Can't be home? Leave a lockbox or door code and we'll text you when we arrive and leave.
Popular jobs in San Mateo
- Plaster and drywall repair with paint touch-up
- TV mounting and soundbars
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans on existing wiring
- Faucet, toilet and caulking repairs
- Furniture assembly
Our services
Handyman services in San Mateo
A 3-hour visit usually covers four to six jobs, and a 2-hour visit fits a shorter list. See all services.
Where we work
Neighborhoods we serve in San Mateo
- Baywood
- San Mateo Park
- Aragon
- Hayward Park
- Beresford
- Laurelwood
- Sugarloaf
- Shoreview
- North Central
- Downtown San Mateo
- Hillsdale
- Bay Meadows
ZIP codes: 94401, 94402, 94403
Pricing
Simple flat prices in San Mateo
The same prices everywhere we work. Pricing details · Policies
Two flat-rate visits
$1892 hours
$2503 hours
- One experienced handyman, fully equipped
- As many jobs as fit in your 2 or 3 hours
- No charge for parking, bridge tolls or travel
- Shoe covers, floor protection and full clean-up
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Deposit to reserve (part of your total)
- $50
- Balance when done, 2-hour visit
- $139
- Balance when done, 3-hour visit
- $200
- Each additional hour
- $80
- Parts & materials
- Purchased by you upfront
- Parking, tolls, travel & parts pickup
- Included
Accepted payment
- Zelle
- Cash
- Not accepted: No credit cards
How it works
Simple from start to finish
Send your list and photos
Select your jobs and add a few photos so we know exactly what we're working with.
Confirm your visit
We text you the next open day in your area. A $50 Zelle deposit reserves it, and it counts toward your total.
Parts ready to go
We tell you exactly what to buy. You order it for store pickup or delivery, and we grab it on the way, so your visit time goes to the work.
Pay when it's done
The balance ($139 for 2 hours, $200 for 3) by Zelle or cash, plus any extra time you approved. No surprise charges.
“Jaime was such a pleasure to work with! He's honest and hardworking. … He was very respectful to our home, laying down a drop cloth on our carpet where he was working. He was great at communicating with me.”
“Jaime did an excellent job for me repainting my home and trimming my door that was too large for the frame! He was a professional, prompt and easy to work with. Very reasonably priced and did an excellent job.”
FAQ
San Mateo handyman questions
Do you cover all of San Mateo?
Yes, every neighborhood, at the same $189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3, with no travel fee.
Can you work on plaster walls in older San Mateo homes?
Yes. Plaster needs different anchors and patching than drywall. Tell us the wall type when you book.
How much does a handyman cost in San Mateo?
With The HandyMan Can, a 2-hour visit in San Mateo is a flat $189 and a 3-hour visit is $250, with as many jobs as fit. Each extra hour is $80. Travel, parking and tolls are included, and the price never changes.
Who buys the parts and materials?
You do, at store prices with no markup. After seeing your photos we send an exact list. You order for pickup or delivery and we grab it on the way, so your visit time goes to the work.
Need a handyman in San Mateo?
$189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3 hours. Send your list and photos and we'll reply within a few hours.