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BD Home Improvements
Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,
About us
Whatever your home needs, I’m the man to help you see it done. If you own a home you've probably encountered a really thorny puzzle. There are contractors. They’re just the right people for medium to large home projects employing one to many highly skilled workers. For this man’s expertise you’ll pay top dollar. On the other hand there are day workers you can pick up outside of Home Depot. These folks are just perfect for unskilled small home projects. They’re men who’ll work very hard, but who have limited skills and little training. Thankfully they’re inexpensive. Their problem is you can’t really expect more than general yard and home cleanup from them. Additional DBAs - B D Home Improvements, The Small Job Guru.
Business highlights
53 years of experience
Services we offer
Cabinet Hardware, Cabinet Modification, Cabinet Removal., Carpentry, Child Proofing, Decks, Door Knobs, Doors, Drywall, Fences, Framing, Furniture Assembly, Garage Organizing, Gates, Handicap Grab Bars, Handyman, Pet Doors, Railings, Repairs, Shed Assembly, Sheds, Shelving, Storage & Organizing Systems, Surgical Demolition, Teaching, Towel Bars, Wheel-Chair Ramps, Windows
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
4.778 Reviews
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Cliff D.
Jun 2021
Bruce responded quickly to our request for quote, went over details of job, estimated the cost and gave us guidance on prep for the job. He called again to confirm the appointment, and was on time. He was very organized in setting up for the job. He was meticulous but fast in his work - the joins in the siding were perfect. Overall, very professional, easy to work with, and we would recommend Bruce.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thanks so much, it was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Diane U.
Jun 2018
Bruce did a great job. I have hired him multiple times. He is considerate, thorough, punctual, and trustworthy.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you...thanks again!"
Michael S.
Mar 2018
Bruce came out on a Sunday morning to evaluate the problem. He came back the following morning to do the repair. He got it done in an hour, which surprised me.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you! thanks again!"
Susan J.
Feb 2018
. I called Bruce and he returned my call within 5 minutes and we scheduled an appointment for him to come and look at everything. He showed up at the exact time we had scheduled and as we went over the various items, it was clear that he was very knowledgeable and experienced in this area. He immediately identified the problems with the doors that wouldn’t close and was able to fix both of them that day. We scheduled another appointment for him to anchor the bookshelves and install some new door handles. I was interested in having some earthquake latches that I found on Amazon installed on my kitchen and garage cupboards and he took a look at the latches and could see immediately the best way to install them and was able to install all of them in record time. Bruce charged an hourly rate and worked incredibly quickly and efficiency. He listed some of the other kinds of projects he can do, and I will definitely be calling him again in the future.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Michael G.
Jan 2018
The job was done right, on time, and a very pleasant experience overall.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Tom G.
Dec 2017
Bruce is extraordinarily punctual and responsive. After my initial call, he came out to get the scope of the work, and we settled on a start date and time (note: he's an early starter. We settled on 7:30 but I'm sure he could have come earlier). He has a very well-equipped truck and quickly set up the tools he would need, including a portable table saw(!) Each time he came out, we discussed what he would work on that day, and he kept me fully informed about what he was doing and why. Several times he spotted potential problems and addressed them. As a result when the installers came the job was very straightforward. Bruce is always happy to share tips about how to use tools and how to properly accomplish tasks. He's a real pleasure to work with. I thought his labor rate was very reasonable.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Julie A.
Dec 2017
Bruce and I discussed the work before his arrival. He advised us on the best baseboard to purchase and we had it waiting for him. He set up his tools and completed the installation in good time. He also cut and installed a transition piece between tile and wood floor. Bruce is knowledgeable and professional.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Joel D.
Aug 2017
Bruce is one of those rare guys that does precisely what he says he will do. He returns your calls, arrives when he said he would, looks at your jobs, explains how he would do the job and leaves it up to you to do it yourself or hire him to do it. No pressure, no hard sell. I hired him. His work is excellent. He also purchased all material needed for the job so that he could assure it was correct.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Gail B.
Aug 2017
Great! He does exactly what he says he's going to - call you, call you back, arrives on time, every time, explains how he's going to fix things and what materials are needed. And I didn't have to wait 2 weeks for him to come and do the work. That is a rare find these days and much appreciated. He is more expensive than my last handyman, Cliff, however Cliff moved away from the Bay Area because he couldn't afford increasing rent so happy to pay a fair and living wage to Bruce. Call Bruce and I have no doubt you'll be very pleased!
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Robert N.
Mar 2017
Great! I'm not gonna lie, Bruce's hourly rate might be more expensive than what you are expecting. But I chose him because of another review that mentioned his expertise in doors. His professionalism, attention to detail, and completely pleasant demeanor convinces me I made the right decision. Despite his hourly rate, I believe he saved me money by suggesting swapping out doors, rather than buying pre-framed or custom doors, which I assumed I would have to do. And his relationship with Sunnyvale Lumber (a company I have shied away from in the past because I thought they catered only to professionals), made this a painless process (I should probably write an additional positive review for Sunnyvale Lumber). Maybe due to his relationship with Sunnyvale Lumber, they were very responsive to me. I had new doors installed within 4 weeks of ordering them (which included Sunnyvale Lumber's lead-time + Bruce's availability). The total cost was < $1200, which is less than I got quoted from other vendors (for custom + pre-framed doors with NO installation), and a much shorter lead time. I have not used Bruce for other work yet, but he is very aware that you might be on a budget, and suggested some inexpensive options (that he knew would not involve him) for some additional work I was considering. Bruce strikes me as an honest and highly communicative vendor, who is in it for the long haul, and cares about his long-term reputation. I would use him again & recommend him to others.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Austin B.
Feb 2017
Bruce is an absolute master at his craft. I had a project where I needed a door to be as solid and soundproof as possible for a recording studio which requires a lot of special skills and attention to detail to pull off. Bruce basically created me an entirely new custom door from scratch that exceeds the quality of anything I could have imagined or bought elsewhere. He also had to go in and fix a lot of the bad work from my previous contractors which was not an easy task. I am extremely happy I found someone of his caliber because a lot of the handymen in the area are unprofessional and sloppy with their work so if you have a special project that needs to get done right, just stop looking and get Bruce to come do it. He's not cheap but I'd rather have things done right and pay a little more than have them done badly for less money. I will definitely be contacting him again for more jobs in the future because I know I can trust him to get it done.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Kathleen S.
Jan 2017
Kept my budget in mind when repairing a fence and gate. He did quality work and I would recommend him.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Anne M.
Dec 2016
Bruce is extremely prompt. He is a true craftsman and works to get the job done exactly as you want it. We were thrilled with all of his work and plan on using him for more projects. He redid some crown molding for us and it is perfect!
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Erin C.
Dec 2016
He was prompt, efficient, and - best of all - my door works like a charm. I would hire him again.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Brian G.
Nov 2016
Completion of the projects went very well...Bruce not only finished the projects more quickly than the estimated time, but he also came in under budget. The work itself was done in a very professional manner, with an eye for detail so that the trim and doors looked great. Bruce will continue to be the first handyman I call whenever I have house projects needing to be done.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Thomas T.
Feb 2016
This went very well. Mr. Drummond was always on time. He did the job for about 1/2 his original estimate.
The door works very well now.
He did a no-cost, no-obligation initial visit so that he could scope out the job and make an estimate.
He turns out to be something of a door specialist because he does door installations for a local lumberyard. So he was exactly the right guy for our door work.
He was available almost immediately. Some of the other handyman shops were scheduling two to six weeks out.
I will use this guy again when new carpentry type of jobs come up.
The door works very well now.
He did a no-cost, no-obligation initial visit so that he could scope out the job and make an estimate.
He turns out to be something of a door specialist because he does door installations for a local lumberyard. So he was exactly the right guy for our door work.
He was available almost immediately. Some of the other handyman shops were scheduling two to six weeks out.
I will use this guy again when new carpentry type of jobs come up.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Karen R.
Jan 2016
Bruce Drummond is a top notch business owner. He is very responsive, highly skilled and his prices are very reasonable for the work performed. We use Bruce to handle many repairs at our rental and our tenants rave about his professionalism, his skills and his communication skills. We'd highly recommend Bruce. He'd never take on an assignment unless he knows he can get it done to the client's satisfaction.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It is always a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Mark D.
Jan 2016
As an out of town landlord, I rely on Bruce to take care of all those little jobs I would normally take care of myself. He is very responsive and reliable. I know when he says he'll be there, he can be counted on. That is worth so much to me.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It is always a pleasure to work with you! Thanks again!"
Kathleen S.
Jan 2016
Excellent performance. He was so professional, clearly knows his craft. Pleasant to deal with and on time. Couldn't ask for more.
The thing I valued the most (aside from the professional work done) is how he made fixes with repairs instead of replacement. I expected the fence and gate needed to be torn down and rebuilt which would have cost so much more. I was so pleased and surprised to see how well he fixed them with techniques and know-how from many years of experience. He further strengthened the fence by adding a 2 by 4 redwood piece on top of fence to add years to its life. He looks for the most cost-effective way to accomplish the job, always looking out for me instead of racking up the costs in his favor. The final cost always turned out to be lower than estimated which is a very pleasant surprise. Regarding the bedroom door he was able to fix the frame and added new door saving me lots of money. He easily fixed one lock on door where the bolt did not retract all the way. He figured in a minute that the wrong setting was used inside the knob. It had been installed by a big hardware store.
He has referred me to several other sources that share same work ethics and cost efficiency as he does. I am slowly building up a list of favorite people. He is definitely at the top of my list - I have never been as pleased with job done as with him. I have referred him to friends. Will definitely use again.
The thing I valued the most (aside from the professional work done) is how he made fixes with repairs instead of replacement. I expected the fence and gate needed to be torn down and rebuilt which would have cost so much more. I was so pleased and surprised to see how well he fixed them with techniques and know-how from many years of experience. He further strengthened the fence by adding a 2 by 4 redwood piece on top of fence to add years to its life. He looks for the most cost-effective way to accomplish the job, always looking out for me instead of racking up the costs in his favor. The final cost always turned out to be lower than estimated which is a very pleasant surprise. Regarding the bedroom door he was able to fix the frame and added new door saving me lots of money. He easily fixed one lock on door where the bolt did not retract all the way. He figured in a minute that the wrong setting was used inside the knob. It had been installed by a big hardware store.
He has referred me to several other sources that share same work ethics and cost efficiency as he does. I am slowly building up a list of favorite people. He is definitely at the top of my list - I have never been as pleased with job done as with him. I have referred him to friends. Will definitely use again.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It is a pleasure to work with you! Thanks again!"
G G.
Jan 2016
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Response from BD Home Improvements
"We are sorry that you had a bad experience. However, it was not with BD Home Improvements. We have not worked together since 2014. We have not performed any services regarding paneling or anything else since 2014. Unfortunately, you have mistaken us for another company. We wish you well and hope your future projects with whoever you work with go well."
Carol C.
Jan 2016
Bruce is the small job guru man and, fortunately for us, one of his specialty areas is installing exterior doors. We looked into installing pre-hung doors but decided to do retrofits intstead due to the lower costs.
It can be tricky to install doors using the existing frame, especially an older frame with lots of wear. Also, we wanted thicker doors so Bruce had to reduce the jambs so that the wider 1 5/8" doors would fit properly. One door went in fine and fit almost perfectly after Bruce matched it and did the jamb reduction. The second door had some issues with frame expansion, and Bruce fixed that by removing the casing boards and adjusting the frame as necessary to make it fit perfectly using spacer boards.
What's great about Bruce is he has all the tools to take care of business, not to mention his years of professional know-how and experience to solve all the little problems that come up. Not to mention also, he is extremely punctual and always answers phone messages and emails when you have any questions.
Not sure how you could possibly find a better handyman than Bruce. If you have any one-man job dealing with wood, he will certainly take care of you.
P.s.- His rates are very reasonable considering his level of expertise. The final cost always winds up feeling less than expected
because he is so efficient and doesn't waste time.
It can be tricky to install doors using the existing frame, especially an older frame with lots of wear. Also, we wanted thicker doors so Bruce had to reduce the jambs so that the wider 1 5/8" doors would fit properly. One door went in fine and fit almost perfectly after Bruce matched it and did the jamb reduction. The second door had some issues with frame expansion, and Bruce fixed that by removing the casing boards and adjusting the frame as necessary to make it fit perfectly using spacer boards.
What's great about Bruce is he has all the tools to take care of business, not to mention his years of professional know-how and experience to solve all the little problems that come up. Not to mention also, he is extremely punctual and always answers phone messages and emails when you have any questions.
Not sure how you could possibly find a better handyman than Bruce. If you have any one-man job dealing with wood, he will certainly take care of you.
P.s.- His rates are very reasonable considering his level of expertise. The final cost always winds up feeling less than expected
because he is so efficient and doesn't waste time.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It is always a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Leena F.
Oct 2015
Bruce was great. He was quick to respond to my email and set up an appointment. Unfortunately he wasn't feeling well on the date the work was to be performed. However, he came out and still removed the side gate. This was huge because a tree company was coming out that morning and needed to access the backyard w/their stump grinder.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
M M.
Sep 2015
He was quick and fast.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thank you so much, is was a pleasure working with you!"
Carol C.
Apr 2015
I can't imagine a project like this going any more smoothly. First, I sent Bruce the specifications I wanted for the shed. These were some drawings I did using PowerPoint with measurements showing floor space, window sizes and side locations, door opening, and door design style. After that we just began the work after Bruce sent me the initial shopping list. We met about six different times to complete the whole project. Bruce has all the tools and know-how, so the actual construction went very smoothly. I really appreciated his efficiency and punctuality too.
Bruce will work on his own, or you can help with shopping and by providing some on-site assistance. I did it this way, and learned a lot just by watching him and seeing how it does things. He also offers more detailed instructions if you don't mind things going a little slower and adding some additional cost for his extra time.
Bruce has built homes on his own or with very little help and is the resident expert at Sunnyvale lumber for door replacements. We are also going to use him to replace a couple for us and will probably do some other projects with him in the future. Great resource for all the little jobs you've been putting off at the house.
P.s.- For the shed he charged me $75/hour which is very reasonably considering his level of expertise. Bruce will do it for you but of course it's a savings to shop-for-yourself. He will provide a list for whatever he needs at your next meeting.
Bruce will work on his own, or you can help with shopping and by providing some on-site assistance. I did it this way, and learned a lot just by watching him and seeing how it does things. He also offers more detailed instructions if you don't mind things going a little slower and adding some additional cost for his extra time.
Bruce has built homes on his own or with very little help and is the resident expert at Sunnyvale lumber for door replacements. We are also going to use him to replace a couple for us and will probably do some other projects with him in the future. Great resource for all the little jobs you've been putting off at the house.
P.s.- For the shed he charged me $75/hour which is very reasonably considering his level of expertise. Bruce will do it for you but of course it's a savings to shop-for-yourself. He will provide a list for whatever he needs at your next meeting.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thanks! It was a pleasure working with you! Thanks again!"
Leonard H.
Nov 2014
My house was built in1960 and prior home improvements were not done... professionally. Bruce was able to regrout around my fiberglass shower pan and around the tub despite cracks and fraying at the tub and shower pan, and still make it look pretty good. I really appreciate his effort to leave a professional looking result despite serious problems with the existing installation.
Response from BD Home Improvements
"Thanks! I am glad I was able to help! Thanks again!"
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FAQ
BD Home Improvements is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Yes, BD Home Improvements offers free project estimates.
No, BD Home Improvements does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BD Home Improvements does not offer a senior discount.
No, BD Home Improvements does not offer emergency services.
No, BD Home Improvements does not offer warranties.