James Isley

Great 4.7(66)
  • 136 hires
  • Based in Olympia, WA
  • 5 years in business
  • 1 employee
  • Responds in about 2 hours
  • Background checked

About James Isley

I’m a one-person, full-service handyman with 5 years in business, committed to going above and beyond on every job. From furniture assembly, TV mounting, and appliance installs to lawn care, junk removal, and window cleaning, I handle the details so you don’t have to. I’m easy to work with, show up when I say I will, and keep you informed from start to finish. Whether it’s a quick repair or a bigger home project, you can count on clear communication, respect for your home, and work done the right way. Tell me what you need, and let’s get it taken care of.

Reviews

Thumbtack customerOct 2026

If you need a reliable top-tier property maintenance or minor home repairs, I highly recommend James. I will be reaching out to him for future projects.

Thumbtack customerOct 2026

Very knowledgeable and helpful!

Thumbtack customerOct 2026

James arrived the same day today to remove a tree that fell. He did such a great job it looked as if the tree was never there. I would most certainly hire him again

Thumbtack customerOct 2026

I really appreciate the work James did yesterday. He was willing to go the extra mile. The window casings were not part of the original estimate but he knew they would make a big difference and included them at no extra charge. I appreciate his judgment as they make all the difference. The widows are picturesque!

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

Huge shoutout to James for the amazing job he did on my yard! It’s hard to find reliable help, but James was professional from start to finish. He got back to me quickly when scheduling, showed up when he said he would, and was so thorough with the clean-up. Highly recommend reaching out to him if you need any yard work done!

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

I would have chosen all qualities, but I could only choose 3....Mr James is Top Notch.....he changed the oil in our lawnmower and generator and gave us some tips on how to improve the life of our machines.....we have already been discussing a future project for Mr James.....he does it all....give him a call.....seriously Thank you Mr James.

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

James went way over above and beyond on this project to disconnect and move an old stackable washer/dryer unit. what should have been an easy project turned into something bigger (as things always do) but he took care of everything. I'll definitely work with him again.

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

James did an excellent job fixing the outlet in my master bedroom. He was professional, knowledgeable, and arrived on time. His communication was great, and he worked quickly while making sure everything was done properly. It was clear that he knew exactly what he was doing. I really appreciated his service and would definitely recommend James to anyone looking for a reliable electrician!

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

James came in did the job efficiently and effectively while being professional and personable. I recommend him to anyone that needs a handyman.

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

James did a great job mounting my tv above the fireplace. It ended up taking 2 days to complete because it was a big project and needed additional materials (no fault of his own). He was very knowledgeable, communicative and did great quality work. I will absolutely recommend him to others and will use him in the future for other projects.

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

James helped me with cleaning scaling deposits from the washer. He is a thorough professional. He quoted a very reasonable price and despite spending 2 hours more than the anticipated time, he made sure work is completed with desired results. He also offered to come back for free of charges if the problem reappears. 100% recommended.

Thumbtack customerAug 2026

Keep his words, instead of ruining someone’s moving day. Never showed up never keep time and keep dragging down someone’s schedule. 0 reliability

Dorothy C.Jun 2026

He was really great to talk to and answered all my questions about my dishwasher problems.Once he started working, He was on it, and even though he ran into the problem he didn’t stop until it was repaired. I would recommend him to anyone!!!!

Jason B.May 2026

Great work.

Thumbtack customerMay 2026

James was great. Identified the issue quickly and got our riding mower up and running again.

Thumbtack customerApr 2026

I couldn’t be happier with the service! My dryer stopped heating, and he came out quickly, figured out the issue right away, and fixed it as soon as the parts arrived. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very fair with pricing. It’s hard to find reliable repair people these days, but this was a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Thumbtack customerMar 2026

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Clif M.Mar 2026

Easy going guy, very communicative, no issues with quality of work

Thumbtack customerMar 2026

very helpful! we booked last minute and he was able to accommodate helping packing

Thumbtack customerMar 2026

James came over and helped us try to get our washer fixed. It’s a dud but, he tried everything, took his time, and explained things as he worked. I will totally hire James again for handyman work around my home! 10/10 recommend.

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