In 2001, Smart & Handy started as a handyman service and, in response to our clients' needs for help with larger projects, we have expanded to include general contractor (GC) services. We are proudly certified as Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS), using universal design techniques. We serve all of Orange County and surrounding counties and will work on residential, commercial and industrial properties.
Smart & Handy has the knowledge and craftsmanship to handle our clients' needs, from a simple picture hanging through to a full remodel. Our philosophy is to use a professional, "common-sense" approach to every job we take on. Dave Gould, Smart & Handy's owner, grew up in the business world and made sure to learn all he could.
Smart & Handy has the knowledge and craftsmanship to handle our clients' needs, from a simple picture hanging through to a full remodel. Our philosophy is to use a professional, "common-sense" approach to every job we take on. Dave Gould, Smart & Handy's owner, grew up in the business world and made sure to learn all he could.
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When we started Smart & Handy and spoke to our new clients, we found that their major complaints about past work involved a lack of customer service and employees not listening to the clients' needs. With that in mind, we made it a company priority to give the best customer service possible, and to always listen to our clients and put their needs first.
Universal Design/Build expands on the standard CAPS training by shifting the focus from specific modifications that meet the needs of one person or household to universal techniques that can be integrated into all residential construction projects. Designing homes that are both functional and attractive for the aging-in-place is one of our specialties.
Mold removal and lead removal are not part of our handyman/general contractor services. However, should you require mold or lead removal at your home or office, we will be happy to refer you to one of our trusted partners with that specialty. Simply put, our specialty is taking care of your home and everything in it.
Reviews (13)
Mirceia M.
Mar 04, 2020
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We wanted to upgrade our closet from wood panel to drywall. We had a family friend help do it but it turned out real bad. So after calling a couple of other companies and giving us outrageously high quotes for a closet, we called Smart and Handy. Their quote was completely acceptable compared to the other guys. Dave and his daughter were completely professional. You could tell they knew what they were talking about and I felt confident in them before they started working on our closet. Dave made sure to explain everything to us and asked us about out closet doors so he could build the closet frame
Chris H.
May 02, 2019
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Jessica R.
Dec 05, 2017
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Dave and his company were amazing in the remodel of my grandparents' bathrooms, in a house that hadn't been touched since 1956 when they bought it. Dave was extremely patient, good at communicating with both me (running the project from across the country) and my grandparents. The finished product looks beautiful, and most importantly it is much safer for my grandparents. Great work from a great company!
Ken S.
Apr 15, 2017
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Op P.
Nov 10, 2016
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Simon S.
Oct 11, 2016
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Dave was literally the one person who called me directly, out of the six contractors that I reached out to on yelp about two hours ago. I current have water damage in my unit and needed to reach out to a contractor asap. Not only did he take time out of his busy schedule to call me right away, but even though there seems to be a possibility that I wasn't going to be able to go through work with him (due to handling of insurance claims and their recommends) I never felt like Dave was giving me the quick run around. He was patiently explaining how I can best handle my scenario and his advice
Carol L.
Sep 29, 2016
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I was very relieved to find Dave and his team to help modify our bathroom for accessibility concerns. They did a great job offering solutions which included widening our door and placement of grab bars for safety. They were very compassionate and trustworthy. I appreciated how thoughtful they were about protecting our home and cleaning up extremely well. They also held true to their bid even though the project took longer than I expected. I will definitely hire Smart and Handy again.
Jessica M.
Jul 14, 2016
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I called Dave for some advice on repairs based upon a home inspection report and he emailed me a thorough list of his recommendations and cost estimates the same day! He also called to ensure that I understood everything and gave some great advice on further testing that we needed. I will definitely call upon Dave for future work to be done on our house. Thank you!
Sheri S.
Jul 29, 2015
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My father is elderly and was having mobility issues due to arthritis and a stroke. When this happens to most of us for the first time we don't know what option there are to allow our parents to remain independant. I contacted Dave because I needed someone to make knowledgable recommendation. He did exactly that. What I most appreciated was his patience with my father and that he did not push for major modification right away. We addressed the immediate concerns and I learned from Dave that as the mobility issues worsen we could revisit for addition modification.
Susan G.
Jun 07, 2015
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When we wanted to remodel a bathroom to make it accessible for my husband with a disability, we chose to work with Dave at Smart and Handy and are glad we did for so many reasons I'll have to list them.
1) when Dave first came it bid our job he spent a lot of time with us talking about my husband's needs and, because he has experience in working with the disabled, he was able to give us some ideas we hadn't thought of.
2) Before starting work Dave gave us a detailed estimate of what he would do and what the costs would be. He stuck to that estimate throughout the job.
3) the sub
1) when Dave first came it bid our job he spent a lot of time with us talking about my husband's needs and, because he has experience in working with the disabled, he was able to give us some ideas we hadn't thought of.
2) Before starting work Dave gave us a detailed estimate of what he would do and what the costs would be. He stuck to that estimate throughout the job.
3) the sub
Caylinn W.
Oct 07, 2014
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My husband and I are first time home buyers and we chose a house that needed remodeling. We were very nervous about the process as we have heard all the horror stories on contractor jobs gone wrong.We also had items on our to-do list there were causing us some anxiety and we wanted to make sure it was done right.
We did our homework, had quite a few contractors bid our jobs, and in the end, we are so thankful we chose Dave to handle this experience. He is very knowledgable and did a very good job in explaining the work that needed to be done. We felt that he treated our home as if he were doing
We did our homework, had quite a few contractors bid our jobs, and in the end, we are so thankful we chose Dave to handle this experience. He is very knowledgable and did a very good job in explaining the work that needed to be done. We felt that he treated our home as if he were doing
Eileen L.
Apr 03, 2014
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I have a first time home buyer and had a great experience working with Dave. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Dave took the time to educate me on projects I was interested in - even those that may not involve him. I would not hesitate to call Smart & Handy again.
Dave recently repainted and installed new flooring in my town home. He completed the project on time and on budget, and provided me updates via texts and pictures along the way. Dave even took the time to meet me at the flooring store and helped me select the flooring that would suit my tastes and function best
Dave recently repainted and installed new flooring in my town home. He completed the project on time and on budget, and provided me updates via texts and pictures along the way. Dave even took the time to meet me at the flooring store and helped me select the flooring that would suit my tastes and function best
Dan Romero
Jun 03, 2012
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We had Dave do some work around the house, including installation of a mounted microwave, ceiling fans, and some other odds and ends. Great job.. honest and licensed contractor... good stuff. Used 'em a second time... They did a Bi-fold door/window installation... Delivered on budget, time and quality.
