Presidio Handyman handles a broad range of home repair and maintenance tasks for San Francisco homeowners, renters, and small business owners. The services listed below represent the most common work we perform, though many jobs combine elements from multiple categories. If you're unsure whether your project fits, just call or send a message — we'll give you a straight answer.
Carpentry & Finish Work
Presidio Handyman performs a full range of interior and exterior carpentry for San Francisco homes and businesses. Work includes custom trim installation, baseboard and crown moulding fitting, cabinet repairs, shelving, wood rot replacement, deck board repairs, fence repairs, and general rough carpentry. We work with dimensional lumber, hardwood, MDF, and composite materials, selecting stock appropriate to moisture exposure and structural load. For older San Francisco homes, we can match existing trim profiles, source period-appropriate moulding, or create close reproductions where exact matches are unavailable. All cuts are measured twice and finished with appropriate fasteners, adhesives, and paint-ready filler.
Drywall Repair & Patching
From small nail holes to larger damaged sections, we handle drywall repairs of all sizes. Common projects include patching after pipe access, repairing damage from door handles or doorstops, fixing cracks in plaster or drywall caused by settling or moisture, and smoothing uneven texture after previous patches. We use setting-type compound for structural fills and lightweight topping compound for finish coats. Texture matching — including orange peel, knockdown, and skip-trowel — is done by hand or spray to blend seamlessly with surrounding surfaces. All patches are primed before paint, and we clean up fully before leaving.
Door & Window Adjustments
San Francisco's humidity, hillside slopes, and older building stock mean doors and windows frequently bind, stick, sag, or fail to latch properly. We diagnose whether problems stem from hinge wear, frame settlement, wood swelling, or hardware failure before recommending a fix. Common repairs include planing sticking doors, adjusting or replacing hinges, shimming door frames, realigning sliding doors, replacing weatherstripping and door sweeps, adjusting window sash cords or balances, and repairing or replacing locks and latches. We work on wood, hollow-core, steel, and aluminum frames.
Minor Plumbing Fixes
We handle the plumbing work that doesn't require a licensed contractor but still needs a skilled hand. That includes replacing faucets, aerators, and supply lines; fixing running toilets (flapper, fill valve, flush valve replacement); clearing slow drains; tightening compression fittings; replacing P-traps, shut-off valves, and angle stops; installing new showerheads and hand sprayers; and caulking around tubs, sinks, and shower pans. We know when a job is beyond the scope of a handyman and will tell you directly if a licensed plumber is needed for code compliance or major repairs.
Fixture Installation
Presidio Handyman installs a wide variety of household fixtures: ceiling fans, light fixtures, vanity lights, bathroom exhaust fans, doorbell systems, towel bars, toilet paper holders, grab bars, shelving, TV wall mounts, mailboxes, exterior light fixtures, and more. We work carefully with existing wiring for light fixture swaps within safe code parameters, and anchor all fixtures to studs or appropriate wall anchors based on load requirements. Grab bar installation follows ADA placement guidelines when requested. All fixture work is level, plumb, and finished without visible gaps or caulk buildup.
Tile Work
We handle small-to-medium tile projects including backsplash installation, floor tile repair, grout removal and regrouting, individual tile replacement, and resetting loose or cracked tiles. Surface prep is a priority: we remove old adhesive fully, check substrate flatness, and back-butter tiles for reliable adhesion. Grout joints are spaced consistently and finished cleanly. We work with ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles in standard sizes, and can match existing grout color reasonably well using color-matched or custom-blended grout. All tile work is sealed appropriately for the environment.
Weatherproofing & Caulking
San Francisco's fog, wind, and damp conditions make weatherproofing an ongoing maintenance task for most homes. We reseal windows and door frames, apply fresh caulk around exterior penetrations, replace damaged weatherstripping, install door sweeps and threshold seals, and re-flash areas where water intrusion is a risk. Interior work includes caulking bathrooms, kitchens, and around plumbing penetrations. We use paintable latex caulk for interior trim, silicone or siliconized caulk for wet areas and exterior joints, and foam backer rod for larger gaps before caulking over them.
General Home Maintenance
Many homeowners accumulate a list of small jobs that are easy to defer but better handled sooner. We tackle multi-item punch lists efficiently — replacing worn hardware, tightening loose railings, adjusting cabinet doors, replacing outlet covers, patching screw holes, fixing squeaky floors, replacing damaged screens, securing loose gutters, and more. For property managers and landlords in San Francisco, we also handle tenant turnover repairs including patching walls, fixing fixtures, adjusting hardware, and restoring units to rent-ready condition.
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