From a leaky faucet in Hillsdale to shelves and a TV in a Bay Meadows condo, we take the jobs too small for a general contractor. Small jobs welcome — that's the whole business.
Tell us the job — or the whole list. We reply within 24 hours.
Holes, cracks, and water-damage patches, texture-matched and paint-ready. More on drywall repair →
Mounted dead level with cables concealed — great for condos and townhomes. More on TV mounting →
Faucet swaps, running toilets, disposals, outlets, switches, dimmers, and light fixtures. Ceiling fans & light fixtures →Minor / in-scope · no panels or re-piping
Sticking doors, locks and hinges, closet doors, screen repairs, trim, and caulking.
IKEA and flat-pack built square and anchored — ideal for move-ins to Bay Meadows and Foster City.
A batch of small fixes in one visit — for homeowners, and for landlords flipping a unit between tenants.
The City Home Repair serves San Mateo across its neighborhoods — Hillsdale, San Mateo Park, Baywood, Aragon, Shoreview, North Central, and the newer Bay Meadows — plus the surrounding Peninsula: Burlingame, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Millbrae, San Bruno, Daly City, South San Francisco, and Pacifica. It's a mix of older Peninsula bungalows and Spanish-style homes, mid-century ranches, and a lot of newer condos and townhomes, each with its own steady list of small repairs.
Condos and townhomes in particular need a handyman who works clean and knows the line between owner-responsibility and HOA-responsibility. We handle in-unit fixtures, drywall, doors, shelving, and TV mounts, quote them upfront, and tell you straight when something belongs to the association or needs a licensed specialist instead.
Across the bridge and up the coast we also serve San Francisco, plus Oakland and Berkeley in the East Bay. See the full list of 20 services for everything in scope.
One job or ten — photos help. We'll tell you what's in scope right away.
A fixed quote within 24 hours. Batched jobs cost less than separate visits.
On time, tidy, done right — and guaranteed. If it's not right, we come back.
Small jobs are quoted upfront before any work starts, so you know the price in advance. Costs depend on the task, materials, and time on site. Send a few details or a photo and we'll give you a free estimate with no obligation.
All of San Mateo — Hillsdale, San Mateo Park, Baywood, Aragon, Shoreview, North Central, and the Bay Meadows area — plus nearby Burlingame, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Millbrae, San Bruno, Daly City, South San Francisco, and Pacifica along the Peninsula.
Yes. Much of San Mateo and Foster City is condos and townhomes, and we handle in-unit small repairs — fixtures, drywall, doors, shelving — and coordinate with HOA rules on what's owner-responsibility. Ask and we'll tell you what's in scope.
No. Hanging a mirror, swapping a light fixture, fixing one sticking door — small jobs are the business, not a favor. Batching a few together into one visit is the best value.
Usually the same week. Call (415) 936-4709 or send the form with your ZIP and we'll confirm a time on the Peninsula.
Mounted level with cables hidden — drywall, plaster, or condo walls.
See the page → AssemblyIKEA and flat-pack built square and anchored for earthquake country.
See the page → San FranciscoThe whole honey-do list across the city — one visit, one price.
See the page →Free estimates, upfront pricing, and same-week scheduling across San Mateo and the Peninsula.