Rossi Painting & Construction
“Wes and his team did a great job on our exterior house painting project.”
Best Handyman Services near San Mateo, CA
3 of these companies are based in San Mateo; the others serve San Mateo from San Francisco (16 mi), San Carlos (4 mi) and San Leandro (14 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+ · 5 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Handyman Yacoub Sadan
“Then when I actually needed new equipment instead of a repair, he went to buy it, returned within an hour, and finished the job.”
Marble General Construction
“Timur came with an associate to assemble our master closet system.”
JM Drywall Repair
“The repair team arrived on time and did a nice job.”
Evergrain Woodworks & Handyman Services
“He was reliable, honest and followed through with all the projects I needed done in the condo.”
Ben Handy (Handyman Services and Hauling)
“He removed the old one and installed the new light very fast and in a clean way.”
Listed for homeowners in and around San Mateo, CA, these 10 companies take on small repairs and odd jobs, the sort of work that fills an hour or a morning rather than a week. Details of what they take on, and what they refuse, are quoted from their own sites and from public reviews.
Area overview: San Mateo, CA
The 10 companies on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 154 reviews; 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (87%), professionalism (84%) and value (73%). 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 5 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 2 offer emergency call-outs; 6 give free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the companies on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.
Does it matter how far a handyman is based?
More than it does for a big job. 3 of these 10 companies are in San Mateo and the rest are within 20 mi. On an hour of work, a long drive is a real share of the bill, so ask whether travel time is charged and whether the minimum goes up outside their usual area.
Theisen/Quality Glass & Mirror
“They cut, deliver, install and over many years and varied projects I have always found them helpful, professional, and a key reason my glass work turns out well.”
Colorfast Painting Company
“Steve is knowledgeable, detail oriented, communicative, honest , good at what he does and a nice guy.”
San Mateo Handyman
“We really enjoyed working with Norman - we felt like he really knew his stuff and was honest with us about pricing and options (his pricing was also very reasonable as well, and we got two other quotes for the work).”
Total Works General Contractors
“Did a great job on my hardwood floors and my bathroom & kitchen came out better than expected.”
Why these companies made our list
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