Drywall, paint and patchwork
Holes, cracks, water stains, texture matching and full rooms.
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Veteran ownedRun by Jacob, start to finish
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One visit, most jobsBring the whole list
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5.0 on Angi15 verified reviews
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Free estimatesPriced before work starts
What he fixes
One call covers most of the list.
Doors, locks and windows
Sticking doors, dead bolts, screens and hardware swaps.
Kitchen and bath fixes
Faucets, drains, toilets, disposals, caulking and cabinet doors.
Mounting and assembly
TVs, shelves, mirrors, blinds and flat pack furniture.
Lighting, fans and switches
Fixture swaps, ceiling fans, dimmers and smart switches.
Electrical troubleshooting
Outlet and switch replacement, faults traced, internet and network points.
Home safety and aging in place
Grab bars, railings and ramps, anchored into studs so they hold.
Decks, fences and outdoor
Board replacement, gate sag, railings and pressure washing.
Hauling and property cleanup
Light hauling, garage cleanup, brush clearing and outdoor punch lists.
Preventative home maintenance
Filters, drains, gutters, roof checks, small leaks and seasonal upkeep.
Prevent problems early
Ask about our monthly routine maintenance plans.
Book a one-time maintenance visit or ask Jacob about recurring home-care availability. He can inspect the house, handle the priority items and work through your list with you.
Routine and seasonal
- Air, furnace and water-filter changes
- Smoke and carbon-monoxide detector checks
- Bathroom fans, dryer vents and appliance filters
- Weather stripping, caulk and exterior visual checks
Water and drainage
- Under-sink leak inspections and minor plumbing repairs
- Faucet aerators, drains and garbage disposals
- Exterior hose bibs and accessible water lines
- Gutter cleaning and preventative drain maintenance
Exterior and mechanical
- Garage-door adjustments and safety checks
- Roof, solar-panel and exterior cleaning
- Tree and vegetation clearance from the house
- Minor fence, deck, gate and exterior repairs
Service scope depends on access, job size and local licensing requirements. Materials and specialized trade work are quoted separately.
Recent work.
Finished jobs around the Peninsula.
You are letting someone into your house. Here is who.
Jacob Fewx is an US Army Bomb Squad veteran and the owner and operator of The Handy Butler Home Services LLC. With 30 years of experience, he provides repairs, preventative maintenance and personal home-concierge help throughout the Bay Area.
The idea is simple: take care of the house—and the homeowner’s list—with prompt honest communication, straightforward pricing and professional work. Free estimates and emergency service are available.
Jacob Fewx
Owner, veteran, and the only guy on the truck
What neighbours say
Booked mostly on word of mouth.
5.0
15 reviews on Angi
15 reviews on Angi
“Jacob was friendly, on time and very efficient. He clearly explained what he needed to do and his work shows his experience. Would definitely hire again.”
“Prompt. Funny. Honest. Over and beyond. I cannot remember being so happy to pay someone! Definitely keeping his number.”
“Great advice on securing handyman services. Efficient! Completed my entire list of projects! Clean! Nice to chat with. Straight forward pricing. I am very satisfied with his work.”
“He was quick and efficient to install my curtains and fix my toilet. I’d definitely hire him again.”
“Excellent response time, arrived on time, very reasonable price for quality work. Wouldn’t hesitate to use for all future projects! Helped repair dishwasher, washing machine.”
“Great experience & very professionally done job of installing a sink garbage disposal.”
Three moves, no runaround.
You call
He answers, or calls back the same day.
He quotes
A flat price before anything starts. The estimate costs nothing.
It gets fixed
Usually the same visit, cleaned up, at the number you were quoted.
Services All Bay Area Cities
Based in San Ramon. Call with your city and project to confirm availability.
Customer essentials
- Free estimates
- Emergency service
- Credit cards accepted
- 30 years’ experience
- Veteran owned and operated
Get it off the list.
Call Jacob directly, or send the details and he will come back with a price.
Regular projects Call for availability
Emergency service Available
Estimates Free