--- title: "The Hardcore Handyman — Handyman | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/handyman/the-hardcore-handyman-pfvwus-pf~850171702 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~850171702.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Hardcore Handyman" category: ["Handyman"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a413b10b0a64d432_9102-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3115 Curran Ave, Oakland, California 94602, United States" latitude: 37.8011 longitude: -122.2104 phone: "(917) 983-0131" website: http://thehardcorehandyman.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 2 last_updated: 2026-09-27 --- # The Hardcore Handyman Original Houzz profile: [The Hardcore Handyman](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/handyman/the-hardcore-handyman-pfvwus-pf~850171702) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Handyman - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Alamo, Emeryville, Piedmont, East Richmond Heights, Canyon - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## About We provide custom fabrication, design, and project management for residential and commercial clients across the Bay Area. Our Oakland workshop handles everything in-house-cabinetry, CNC work, metal fabrication, trade show builds, props, and more. We also offer handyman services including wall repairs, mounting, art hanging, and wood repairs. Please note: We do not offer furniture restoration, flooring, staining, small wood working projects like chairs or cutting boards, full-room painting, electrical beyond fixture hanging, or plumbing beyond faucet/disposal replacement. Bring us your idea-our team will design it, build it, and keep it performing at its best. Please note: We charge a consultation fee for measuring and design services. ### Services Provided - Art Installation - Cabinet Installation - Ceiling Fan Installation - Childproofing - Door Painting - Door Repair - Drywall Repair - Faucet Installation - Furniture Assembly - Garbage Disposal Installation - Shelving Installation - TV Installation - Trim Work - Carpentry - Custom - Mounting - Plaster Repair ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Richmond - San Leandro - Alameda - Walnut Creek - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Alamo - Emeryville - Piedmont - East Richmond Heights - Canyon ### Typical Job Cost $2,500 - 20,000 Custom work and long term projects will be provided with an estimate. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Hardcore Handyman | | Address | 3115 Curran Ave, Oakland, California 94602, United States | | Phone | (917) 983-0131 | | Website | http://thehardcorehandyman.com | | Followers on Houzz | 2 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Hardcore Handyman](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/handyman/the-hardcore-handyman-pfvwus-pf~850171702) - **Website:** http://thehardcorehandyman.com - **Phone:** (917) 983-0131 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Nickie Kuhn, Jan. 2018** > I have hired Hardcore Handyman several times for random projects around our office for the past two years. After his first project, it was easy to re-hire him as he was so self-sufficient and understood how to do everything with very limited instruction from myself. He also did a great job of giving us accurate estimates for timing and costs for any additional materials he needed. Would use again! **★★★★★ — User, Jan. 2018** > Frank has helped us with all kinds of projects, including electrical work, dishwasher install, and mounting a TV, speakers and neon sign. He is precise, fast and a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — carinne luck, Jan. 2018** > We had such a good experience with Frank that we brought him back a few times and plan to continue to work with him. He was communicative, thorough, solved problems, and generally a diligent contractor. Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — Erica Weiner, Jan. 2018** > I honestly don't know what I'd do if Frank wasn't around. We call him to problem-solve constantly in our two stores and in my home. These old NYC and Brooklyn buildings are gorgeous, but they're basically falling down around us. Add in a bunch of landlords' bad decisions, and you gotta have someone who can make things right. Over the years Frank has hung shelves, built storage systems, rewired buzzers, fixed leaks, repaired lighting systems, built entire display cases from scratch, replaced floors, painted interiors and exteriors, installed sinks, and did it all reliably, fast, and with a smile. His problem solving abilities are legendary. He never says "no" or "I can't do it" - he finds a way to educate himself about the issue, does research, and comes up with the best solution possible and then GETS IT DONE. He is the best. Don't hesitate in hiring him. It took me 15 years in NYC to find a good handyman I am happy to say Frank is it. He's like a secret weapon! ## Selected projects - [Walnut Floating Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-floating-shelves-pj-vj~7201150) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Oak floating shelf](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-floating-shelf-pj-vj~6932204) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Reclaimed wood wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reclaimed-wood-wall-pj-vj~4062665) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Floating Walnut Desk and Shelving](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/floating-walnut-desk-and-shelving-pj-vj~6932198) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Custom Planter Boxes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-planter-boxes-pj-vj~4062750) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Cole Valley Built In Closet \#1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cole-valley-built-in-closet-1-pj-vj~7618516) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Berkeley Banquette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-banquette-pj-vj~7618515) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/handyman/the-hardcore-handyman-pfvwus-pf~850171702) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*