Veggie Powered Handyman — Oakland, CA

Business Overview

Veggie Powered Handyman Oakland CA is a small, independent handyman service founded in 2006. The business focuses on residential work and small commercial jobs that can usually be finished in a single day. The owner handles most calls personally; there are occasional subcontractors for specialty tasks. Emergency or same-day callouts are accepted when possible for urgent plumbing or electrical issues, but availability varies.

Key Services

The business covers a wide range of household repairs and light installations. Typical jobs include:

• Plumbing: faucet, sink, toilet, shower, bathtub repair and installations; plumbing inspections and small replacements.
• Electrical: light fixture, outlet, doorbell, and small electrical repairs and inspections.
• Handyman & Carpentry: door and window repair, drywall repair, caulking, floor and small masonry work.
• Appliances & Assembly: appliance installation and repair, garbage disposal work, and furniture assembly.

Services are billed at $75/hour plus $1 per mile, with a $300 minimum. Contact is by email only; see the website for more details and booking.

Areas Served

Veggie Powered Handyman serves Oakland CA and many Bay Area neighborhoods and nearby cities. Regular service areas include:

• Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Piedmont
• El Cerrito, Richmond neighborhoods (North Richmond, East Richmond Heights, Montalvin Manor)
• Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda-area communities (including Kensington)
• San Pablo, Pinole, El Sobrante, San Lorenzo, Cherryland, Bayview, Rollingwood
• Albany, Ashland, Emeryville, and nearby small towns

Company History

The owner started Veggie Powered Handyman (formerly Biodiesel Hauling) after a Craigslist ad in 2006. What began as a way to pay rent became a steady business. Over the years the service built a stable local client base and earned independent Green Business certification. The business has stayed small by choice, focusing on repeat clients and short jobs rather than large-scale construction.

Leadership

The founder trained in environmental science and has run the vehicle on modified recycled vegetable oil for many years. He has been vegetarian his whole life and aims to keep a low environmental footprint while doing reliable home repairs. The owner stays active in local neighborhoods and prefers working on older Bay Area homes—Victorians, bungalows, and apartment flats—where small fixes make a big difference.

Specialties & Highlights

• Certified Green Handyman with biodiesel (veggie oil) transportation.
• Focus on small, single-day jobs: plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry, locksmithing.
• Clear pricing: $75/hour + $1/mi and a $300 minimum.
• Email-first contact policy to keep scheduling organized and reduce interruptions.

Why Locals Choose Veggie Powered Handyman

Residents of Oakland and the nearby cities turn to Veggie Powered Handyman Oakland CA for steady, practical repairs. The business offers long-standing local presence, straightforward pricing, and a clear environmental approach. For small repairs, quick installs, and honest advice from an experienced local, Veggie Powered Handyman Oakland CA is a predictable choice.

Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:30 AM–6:00 PM. Wed, Sat, Sun closed. Email contact preferred; see website for details.