Ian Fratar Handyman Services

Ian recently spent a couple of days at our home tackling a long (and long-​overdue) fit-​it list, and we could not be happier with the results. He works quickly and efficiently, had thoughtful and practical suggestions for several items on our list, and cleaned up after himself as he finished each task. Most importantly, Ian brings a lot of skill to the table and puts great care into his work. He’s also a really nice guy. Ian is sought-​after and, as a result, is often booked up for weeks at a time, but he’s worth the wait! We look forward to having him back soon to tackle some bigger projects.

After reading all his great reviews, I called Ian to discuss my project. He seemed very interested and asked me to email some photos and further detail of what I desired so he could give me an estimate. I emailed him but never heard back. I texted him to make sure that he received the email. He never replied back. So unprofessional and rude! After all the time I put into writing such a detailed email and including various photos, the least he could provide was a courtesy phone call or email to let me know that he wasn’t interested anymore.

Ian was the first handyman to call me back and he was only one of two. He was booked up, but squeezed me in given I had a significant leak in my shower. He diagnosed the issue and didn’t try to up sell me. He even returned a few days later when we had an unexpected problem to finish the job and ensure everything was working properly. I highly recommend Ian. He’s thorough, flexible and reasonably priced. You won’t be sorry!

Best handyman ever! Ian is a real find! He’s intelligent, respectful, and very skilled. Before fixing a leaking pipe in a water heater for me, he checked my water pressure and the water heater itself to be sure he was applying the correct solution to the problem.

I’ve had Ian do work for us a couple of times, once I asked him to come really last minute. He’s honest, his prices are more than reasonable, and he does a solid clean job. He always takes the time to explain exactly what the job entails and makes sure to double check with us regarding material cost. He can be a bit limited, he doesn’t have a crew and isn’t able to do any painting but he’s great for simpler jobs. I’ll definitely hire him again in the future.

Ian was great. I found him on Unilocal,he was responsive and flexible, and he fixed a broken (and very poorly built) shower door at a reasonable rate.

We had a long list of things to be done at our new house, and Ian finished them all very efficiently. Nice guy, and not expensive.

I recommend Ian. We gave me an accurate quote, arrived on time, and did the job efficiently (rebuilt portion of my closet). I will use him again.

I recently bought my first house in Oakland and found Ian via Unilocal.I can only repeat all the good things said. I would add that no matter how small or large the project, Ian approaches it with thoughtfulness and care. He considers all the options, explains the pros and cons of each, and helps drive to the best solution.
I truly appreciate his creative problem solving and his attention to detail.
His work has been of the highest quality and I’d recommend him to my best friend (which I have).

I hired Ian to do several jobs on my home and on my rental property. His work is outstanding. Professional, honest, hard working, Incredible attention to detail, always cleans up, and a good eye for aesthetics which can be hard to find.
He has done many jobs including installation of new copper plumbing, exterior lighting, construction of a new room (!), electrical work, and more. I wouldn’t hesitate to call him again.

Ian worked on rebuilding a deck at my house. His work is first rate. Great attention to detail. Very ethical, decent trustworthy kind of guy. Good company too. If you have some work that needs doing, this is your guy!

I have worked alongside Ian for another construction company, and I would describe him as patient, meticulous, and exacting. I remember one project in particular where he was assigned the task of digging numerous post holes 4 feet deep in the rockiest «soil» I’ve ever seen, on a slope that had to be 45 degrees. Somehow, he made it happen. His skills far exceed digging post holes, but I trust that his perseverance pervades whatever he does. I’d hire him to work on my house in a heartbeat.

We have enlisted the handyman expertise of Ian on a few occasions now and could not be happier.
He is timely, clean and extremely capable of doing all jobs. He updated our wood banisters, installed new hardware and completely repaired our rotting garage frame. Would use his services again!
We strongly recommend Ian!

Well, wasn’t I in a pickle?! The refrigerator in my high-​tech loft had leaked all over the kitchen floor … and the water disaster company who had cut the floor open missed three, THREE appointments to come and finish the job. Why was I in a pickle? Because the loft is in San Francisco, but I live in Seattle! Oh what to do? Well, that’s where Unilocal came to the rescue …
After careful consideration, I chose Ian Fratar and contacted him about finishing the job (at the very least putting in a temporary solution since there was a big hole in the kitchen floor and a refrigerator stuck out in the middle of the room!) Ian was both courteous and personable … and was there at the loft within a day! He kept me informed of the situation and handled my issue promptly and efficiently. Ian was also extremely reasonable (and fair) with his charges.
I cannot speak high enough of Ian. I just wish I had someone like him up here in Seattle!

Ian came to investigate a front door problem. He went way beyond the call of duty to investigate several solutions before settling on one. And his charges were a pleasant surprise. I recommend him unreservedly.

Ian has preformed various repairs in my old Victorian flat for over the last 7 to 8 years. Here’s the deal — Ian is professional, thorough and full of integrity. As a home owner in the Bay Area, you do not expect this from folks in the contracting industry. Many of my experiences with contractors or handymen have been with folks trying to get in and out as fast as they can, while they juggle multiple jobs, performing only the bare minimums to collect their money and move on. I’m sure everyone has had one of those experiences.
So with that said. .. shoddy, «wham bam thank you ma’am» service is NOT what you get when you hire Ian. Ian is comprehensive and detailed in every project he has performed for me. Look at the reviews on this site. .. his loyal customers say it so well. I’m a huge Ian fan. He’ll give you the straight story and he’ll do an amazing job!

I’ve employed Ian on many occasions, from simple to complex projects and he’s always exceeded my expectations. On carpentry jobs he takes great care with measurement and fit. His painting is meticulous. His plumbing repairs don’t leak, and he’ll tell you right up front if it’s better to replace than repair. He’s got a lot of skills not mentioned here, too.
Like the other reviewer said, Ian is extremely trustworthy. You could leave the house with $ 100,000 dollars on the table and it would be there when you returned.
Good work, good attitude, good prices!

Ian Fratar has worked on multiple projects for us. Ian’s work has been fantastic, and he is a tremendous problem solver who goes the extra distance. I trust Ian completely; he keeps a key to our house for emergencies. Ian is hard worker and very detailed.
We had a door with a broken lock that no locksmith would touch. He made a spring out of piano wire which fixed it. Furthermore, he made two extra springs for the other door and a spare. Now that is proactive.