Unfortunately, we had to stop the project because the fence was installed incorrectly. We sought multiple second opinions, and each confirmed that the workmanship was poor. As a result, I had to hire another contractor and spend additional money to correct the issues. The entire experience was very disappointing.
Around The World Handyman
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- 71 hires
- Based in San Marcos, CA
- 32 years in business
- 1 employee
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About Around The World Handyman
With over 32 years in business as a one‑man pro, my focus is simple: quality work you can rely on. I don’t cut corners, even when it costs more or takes longer. From handyman repairs and emergency plumbing to electrical, carpentry, tile, painting, drywall, remodels, and more, I treat your home as if it were my own. You may find cheaper options, but I take the time to do the job right, communicate clearly, and make sure you’re truly satisfied before I call it finished. If you want a skilled, dependable professional who shows up, respects your space, and stands behind the work, reach out and let’s talk about your next project.
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very nice man. came to do the work within a week. that's the 2 stars. but the work was awful. the fence he partially installed was uneven, tilting, nails jutting out everywhere, completely chaotic 2x4 and nail alignment. Just no. he also asked that I get all the materials brought to the house, and stain them myself. huge pain. I told him not to finish, after getting other professional opinions and learning that it was not built to code, on top of being sloppy. and he still wants to be paid for his time. even though all my materials are now trash, and I'll have to pay someone to take this down and build a new fence.
Very trustworthy handyman, can do lots of things with very reasonable price and good quality of work. Will use him again if needed.
Martin did a great job for me on a window repair. I will be using him on future projects.
Martin was great. I needed a fast fix for a vacation rental property and he responded right away and the issue was fixed within hours of sending out the request for help. He is very professional looking which is great for when I need contractors to interface with my guests. I will definitely use him again in the future!
Martin was prompt, responsive, and his work product was excellent. He installed maple plank flooring in three of my rooms and they look fabulous in spite of some tricky problems, such as rooms that weren't quite square and uneven subflooring. He delivered as promised, and I'll happily hire him again!
Paid for two hours, required, and completed the main job. Job took 20 minutes? Was trying to hire a full time handyman so had a few additional items to install for shower/ master bath so I purchased a few other items for install. Especially if there was a minimum two hours I was being charged for. This handyman was very nice but also seemed disinterested to help with other items. Didn’t seem to want to try and everything was a no. I really wanted my new shower head to match but seemed disinterested to change out or remove old one for us to figure out how to install new part. Instead broke my knob which he said as corroded but it wasn’t. After he broke one would assume he’d want to install the new part. But nope. He did help with unscrewing a stripped screw in the wall so very thankful. But I just assumed because I was paying two hours he would consider other small projects like changing out an old outdoor hose which he couldn’t do and instead told me to put on WD40 Woulda’t a handyman have this in his truck? Made no sense he he seemed disinterested and not very handy. Told me even though there is a two hour minimum, he still charges per item? It’s very confusing but I know have to replace a knob that he broke. Again I had the part in the box but he basically would look and tell me no.
Asked him do do a few things for me. He installed a new showerhead for me but the additional bathroom installations (new shower knob and install fixtures) he couldn’t do. He broke my shower knob so now I have to repair it! Didn’t seem handy at all or want to help me. Asked him if he could change out and replace a outdoor hose but he couldn’t and told Me to buy wd40 to do it myself. Wouldn’t a repair man have wd40 in their truck? Then asked him to look at a gate that wouldn’t close and told me again to buy wd40 to do it myself. Paid $160 for 30 minutes of work (showerhead and unscrewing a Stripped screw for me) clearly just didn’t want to repair or help at all. Disappointed
Awesome experience all around, would recommend him for any similar job at your house!
We had a great experience with Martin, he showed up right on time and was extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended you reach out to him with any projects you have, large or small.
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