A mix of 1920s to 1950s homes near downtown and Cal State Fullerton, 1960s tracts to the west, and larger hillside homes in Sunny Hills and north Fullerton.
ZIP codes
92831, 92832, 92833, 92835
Yelp
4.9 stars · 49 reviews · 5 from Fullerton
Estimates
Free, in writing
Yes, I serve Fullerton. I'm Raul Ibarra, a family-owned handyman based in Buena Park since 2011, and Fullerton is about 10 minutes from my house. Text me a photo of the job and I'll tell you what it needs and what it costs.
Fullerton is ten minutes from my house and one of my most common cities. I've rebuilt six doors and a closet for one Fullerton customer, repainted bedrooms and a full exterior for another, and replaced doors and patched walls behind dryers for a few more.
The older homes downtown and near the college have real character and real quirks: out-of-square door openings, plaster and lath walls, original wood floors under carpet. The hillside homes in Sunny Hills and north of Bastanchury are larger and the work there is usually finish-level: trim, paint, doors, floors.
Most common jobs here: door rebuilds and replacements, interior paint and closets, laminate floor repair, drywall behind appliances, exterior repaints.
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Flooring installation in Fullerton
Most Fullerton homes I see still have carpet over the original floor. I pull it, prep the subfloor, lay vinyl plank or laminate, and finish with new baseboard so the room is done in one job.
Fullerton's older homes usually need prep before paint: patching, sanding, caulking, sometimes wallpaper or popcorn removal. I do all of it, then two coats with lines cut by hand. Exteriors get washed, patched and primed before color.
Holes, cracks and water damage in Fullerton homes get patched, textured to match what's there, and painted so you can't find the repair. Popcorn ceilings scraped and retextured. Stucco patched outside.
Original Fullerton bathrooms from that era are small and tired. New tile floor, vanity, mirror, light, wainscot or paint, and fresh baseboard, usually in a few days, without gutting it to the studs.
Openings in older Fullerton homes are rarely square. I shim and fit new interior doors, bifolds and French doors so they close right, replace casing and baseboard, and fix the doors that stick.
Keyless locks, mailboxes, TV mounts, shelving, smoke detectors, holiday lights, furniture assembly. Send me the list for your Fullerton home and I'll quote the whole thing for one visit.
Fullerton · May 20256 doors rebuilt, closet re-drywalled
Just me Raul for the first time 3 days ago. He remade 6 new doors for us and re-dry walled a closet for us. His craftsmanship and eye for detail is incredible. In addition to his work and the final outcome is his communication. I would highly recommend Raul Ibarra for another job. In fact, I'm…
Ken L.
Raul repliedThank you I really appreciate this. Ken it was great working with you. And will be happy to work with you again. Thank you very much.
Fullerton · Sep 2023
Raul was prompt, courteous and completed the work in the time estimated. I would not hesitate to use him again.
Ric O.
Raul repliedThank you for the review. Ric I really appreciate this. Blessings.
Fullerton · Aug 2023Drywall and other jobs
Raul did an excellent job with some drywall that I needed done and a few other jobs. He was responsive timely and professional.
I will definitely be hiring him again
Kara D.
Raul repliedThank you very much. Kara. It was great working with you. You know it anytime I'm here to help you.
Fullerton · May 2021Damaged wall, guest house kitchenette carpet, brick/cement entrance
Ibarra handyman service provided a free detailed estimate, worked with my budget , he did such a great job I'm going to definitely use him again.
I had three separate jobs and all of them came out beyond my expectations! I had a damaged wall , carpet in a kitchenette guest house, and broken bricks…
DIANA M.
Raul repliedThank you very much. I really appreciate it...
I need to fix the laminated floor and patch the wall behind the dryer machine. Raul Responded my massage very quick when I ask for the quote and he came to fix next day. His price is very reasonable. He arrived at my house on time and nicely finished the job. He is friendly, patience and try to…
Yes, a lot of them. Older homes need someone who can shim a door into a crooked opening and match a texture that isn't sold anymore. That's the kind of work I like.
How fast can you get to Fullerton?
I'm about ten minutes away. Same-week scheduling is normal, and I've done same-day looks for Fullerton customers.
Do you do door rebuilds and replacements in Fullerton?
Yes. Door rebuilds and replacements is one of the most common jobs I take in Fullerton. Text me a photo and I'll give you a written number.
How much does a handyman cost in Fullerton?
It depends on the job, so I don't quote blind. I come look (free), give you one written number that covers labor, materials and cleanup, and that's the price you pay unless the scope changes. Several reviews mention I came in best of three bids.
How do I get a quote in Fullerton?
Text a photo of the job to (714) 610-5062 with your city. I'll reply with a ballpark or set a time to come look, then give you one number in writing.
Got a job in Fullerton?
Text me a photo. I'll tell you what it needs and what it costs.