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JAMES FOX

About us

Handyman servicing Marin County, CA. My current rate is $70/hr. I do all work by myself and mail an invoice after the work is completed. I like to say that the only thing you'll notice after I leave is the improvement.

Business highlights

28 years of experience

Services we offer

Basic electrical, basic plumbing, door and gate repair and various home repair. Investigating and solving problems. If I can't do it I can usually provide names of good tradespeople who are qualified, hanging artwork, honest and reliable.

Reviews
4.924 Reviews
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Eduard K.
Jul 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jim did an excellent and seamless job fixing our faucet in the bathroom. He was very professional and good honest man. We were really happy that we hired him. Thanks Jim!
Response from JAMES FOX
"Thank you [Member Name Removed]. That's very kind of you to say. ......jim fox"

Jennifer W.
Aug 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Could not be happier. Hire Jim!

Chaja K.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
HE WAS THE BEST HANDYMAN/CONTRACTOR I'VE HIRED.

Denise M.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent work done as described within the cost estimate provided. Jim could not have been more professional from beginning to end.when possible, he offered repair options for the task at hand and associated cost for each. He arrived on time, did what he said he would do, and provided an invoice that matched his original estimate. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a seamless experience.

Mary C.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
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Allison B.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
I would never hesitate to recommend him for any handyman work.

Alison L.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Barbara A.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
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Christine O.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Jennifer T.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Jim was on time, removed his shoes on entry, was very calm and explained everything to me, and let me hover to watch and learn. His rates are $60/hour, and then added charges for a new valve and flapper for the toilet. And in 2 hours of work, he had fixed the toilet, the switch, removed the faulty fire alarm and light fixture. And I was left with knowledge on how to replace the items myself in the future.
My new homeowner's list keeps growing, and I will definitely hire Jim again.

Nancy K.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
He has been a true gift to me and I will be using him always when I have need for his services.

Bryan W.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
A wonderful handyman.  I would call and use him in a minute.  Very responsive.

Nancy K.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He is very prompt, he is very accommodating and he is just a charming man. The quality of his service was excellent.

Leesa L.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
My project involved installing a very large, custom-made bookcase into a wall space. The wall space was not square, and the entire project was fairly complicated. It took a day and a half altogether and required adjusting each piece to fit the space. Jim arrived before the project to scope it out and give me a quote. He then came back and spent the day and a half to do the project and completed the whole project while keeping me in the loop on decisions and getting my opinion on various options (like I said, it was fairly complicated!)

Lawrence A.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
He did an excellent job, had tools and some materials in his truck, and finished in a bit more than an hour.

David H.
Jan 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
The work was okay. I might hire him again in the future.
Response from JAMES FOX
"Member - I last worked for you 4/10/09 and you posted a report on Angie's List dated 6/14/09 giving me all A's and praising my work. Thank you for that. I don't understand the report that you posted on 1/19/12 for electrical work completed 1/19/11. My records show that I last came to your home on 7/10/09 to investigate a leaking tub faucet. That was a 'no cost' visit and I referred you to a reputable plumber. Please let me know if there was something wrong with the earlier work or if this new posting was a mistake. There are other Jim Foxes in Marin County. Thank you for taking time. These reports are important to me. Kind Regards - Jim Fox"

James M.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
He was a good person to work with.  At first he was not clear if he was the best person for the job and he referred me to another person which I thought was nice. We talked more and I decided to use him and he did the work in a timely manner.

Adina L.
Aug 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
When I called Jim told me his hourly rate and gave me an estimate over the phone.
He came to the appointment on time and was very professional.  He worked very quickly, and his rate is extremely reasonable.
I plan on hiring him again soon

Howard B.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
He was fine.  I liked him.  He was honest.  His pricing was fair.  I have no complaints.

Celeste M.
Feb 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Mr.Fox returned my call promptly and arranged to come out the next day. He is very courtious and friendly. He looked at the door and said it was a faulty sensor that did not let the door to go back down when using the remote. The devise is getting old, but it was definitely worth repairing He called a local door company and found that the part would cost a $100.00. He asked me if I wanted to go ahead, which I did. He got the sensor part and came back the next day and installed it. He is very efficient. He charged me $60. which was for only an hour of his time and he had had to spend much more than that just getting it. It cost me a lot less money than getting a new opener and having it installed.I am very pleased and will definitly have him again

Susan M.
Jun 2010
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$875
All work was done well, except a leak under the bathroom sink required him to come back 3 more times. To his credit, he offered to pay for a plumber if his last fix didn't stop the leak.

David H.
Jun 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Jim did a very good job - I was pleased. He was very candid up front about what he was going to do and the timing involved in getting the neccessary parts.

Fergus H.
Oct 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He didn't do the work that I indicated, so he gave me three numbers of people that did. He was very professional. He had a reasonable price. I would recommend him. He came over the day that I called him.

KATHRYN P.
Jan 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Unusually helpful and cordial - did very nice job for a reasonable price. I recommend him!

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FAQ

JAMES FOX is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

No, JAMES FOX does not offer free project estimates.

No, JAMES FOX does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, JAMES FOX does not offer a senior discount.

No, JAMES FOX does not offer emergency services.

No, JAMES FOX does not offer warranties.