Mr. Fixit’s Repair Service

I’ve had Mr. Fixit repair a mantel clock and the switch to an electrical chord to a lamp base over the past several years. His service has been exceptional, outstanding, timely and the repair charge has been very reasonable. CHARLES G

I have been going to Mr. fix it for 20 years. I have been highly satisfied each time and he goes way beyond his job with referring me to other places that will help fix whatever he couldn’t do or wasn’t his area of expertise. Anyone that is not satisfied with his work is just a person that is not satisfied in life. I highly recommend Mr. fix it he’s dependable and he’s a decent human being.

I first utilized Mr. Fix it’s services about seven years ago when I needed my 18^th century grandfather clock works repaired… and I was hooked! This man truly can fix anything and does it professionally. He has repaired anything and everything that I have ever set in front of him from, as I said before, a grandfather clock, several ships clocks, antiques, equipment, lighting etc. There has been situations where he had to call and inform me of issues that would requiring extra costs due to unforeseen conditions and asked me before proceeding, always explaining it in a way that I understood. I have always found Mr. fix-​it to be professional, courteous and honest and I highly recommend him to anybody and… he stands by his work.

Don’t believe this man. His prices are way more than they should be, and he sells you things you don’t need. I took him two lamps for repair, only, not «detailing», that he seems to prefer doing. He lied to me at least three times. His attitude is rude and condescending. He wants to ruin the patina on your old antiques by painting over them, and then gets huffy if you say no, you only want them repaired. He then will paint them anyway, without your permission. He told me I needed a new socket for my lamp, when all I needed was a new bulb. When I asked him about the repairs, he said «Lady, I’ve been doing this for years, and I never send home a lamp that doesn’t work». So, of course, when I got home, it didn’t work. When I brought it back, he didn’t even apologize, and tried to sell me another socket. He said it must have broke between his shop and my house. I told him I would rather take it somewhere else, and he said «I’m the only one in town». A FAT lie. (See next paragraph… he knows there is another option.)
On that SAME DAY, I took it to the Electric Shaver repair man on Broadway. Without telling him of my problem with Mr. Fixit, he looked at the lamp, tightened the socket, and it worked. It did NOT need to be replaced. I asked the Electric Shaver repairman if he knew Mr. Fixit, and he said no he hadn’t met him, but that Mr. Fixit had called him to ask for referrals of new customers. I said PLEASE don’t refer any customers to him, because he lied and told me he is the only repairman in town. Clearly, he knows he has competition, and better priced, more knowledgeable competition, right down the street.
Price for Mr. Fixit: $ 50.00 for each lamp. Price for Electric Shaver: $ 5.00. Shops I have been to in San Francisco in the past have all been priced and repaired more like Electric Shaver. Quick, fair, and good service. Mr. Fixit is the only repairman I have ever had who takes 3 weeks to do the job. And the detailing he wants to do? I took pictures of what horrible altering he did to my beautiful lamps, and then after pictures of how I had to undo his detailing when I got them home.
I chose Mr. Fixit initially because I am new to Vallejo, and saw the reviews on Unilocal.Because of my prior experiences in San Francisco, antique I knew he was overpriced, but I didn’t realize he was NOT the only game in town until I drove past the Electric Shaver repairman’s shop and walked in. I hope this review helps other customers avoid my mistake.

Mike, Mr. Fixit, is amazing. He repaired my vintage Waring Blender which after 12 years was leaking profusely. It now works as well as when it was purchased. I am so very grateful to Mr. Fixit and his more than reasonable service. Today’s blenders, regardless of price, are nowhere as great as my vintage Waring Blender. Thank you, Mr. Fixit!

Mr. Fixit should be called Mr. Fantastic. I’ve given him 2 projects to fix and both have come out better than new.
Nice guy too! Prices very fair, return time reasonable.
I’m glad there is still a guy like Mr. F around in this «throw away» world.
Highly recommend!!!

I have taken all my tools to Mr. Fixit when I break them and he always comes through with the repair. His pricing is reasonable and I highly recommend him.
When you need a repair Mr. Fixit is the man.

I took an antique lamp and a rare old clock to him for repair. Mike did a great job and the price was as great. I would recommend him to anyone.

I’m convinced Mike can fix anything! He repaird my 1940’s General Electric timer clock, got it working despite the fact he has never seen one before! That’s 30 years of experience for you. I will be back with more treasures.

Mr. Fix It is my new best friend! He is very nice to work with and he can fix anything. His prices are reasonable and I like the way he does business. It’s casual and you know he’s going to do the job right. I highly recommend him if you live in Vallejo!

This guy is amazing! He can fix just about anything (maybe not a broken marriage) and he does it well. No sloppy «band-​aid» job but real and lasting repairs. Excellent work at very reasonable prices.

I’m a preschool teacher and my class of 6 2year olds found a unique fascination with clocks and mr. Fixit built us a whole clock that the children will love, they will be able to see the movements and also be part of winding it:) thank you sooooo much Mr. Fixit :)

Awesome service. I had two lamps he fixed that had been broken for years. So happy to have them back. Prices were very reasonable and service was professional.