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Hello !
Thanks for visiting.
Here is about me:
Tradesman with 20 years of experience in all aspects of structural building - from foundation to finishing work, appliance and mechanical repairs, (and some years of irrigation and graywater services).
-- Have the same person you contract with be the same person who does the job! --
Specific abilities and experience include:
- Custom finishwork for all phases of windows, doors, crown moldings, baseboard, and cabinetry.
- Rough framing with competence in structural and weather demands.
- Installation and repair of electrical wiring, outlets, lighting, appliances and home entertainment systems.
- Installation and repair of fresh water plumbing to various devices: irrigation systems, water filters, hot water heaters and appliances.
- Sufficient knowledge of plumbing, electrical, & structural codes to be able to complete all basic tasks in compliance with local codes.
- Installation of greywater systems.
Rates
Please note that I charge an hourly rate plus materials.
- $45 per hour. Extended jobs can lower rate.
- $155 work visit minimum includes rebate* & gets you 4 hours of service.
- Materials are charged at retail cost. - no mark-up.
*Bidding on a job will depend on the circumstance and void** rebates, as bidding is 2 hours free anyway... - **Unless the project lasts 3 or more days.
Rebates
Save $25 on first acquaintance projects lasting only a half a day or more
Save $50 on first acquaintance project greater than one full day.
" Ian is professional, thorough and full of integrity. He'll give you the straight story and he'll do an amazing job. "
C. Smith, homeowner. San Francisco
" On carpentry jobs he takes great care with measurement and fit. - His plumbing repairs don't leak, and he'll tell you right up front if it's better to replace than repair. "
T. LaPorta, homeowner. Oakland
" He is very professional, skilled and friendly. He is prompt, courteous and listens to what you need. "
P. Huebner, homeowner. Brown's Valley
" Ian has done it all many times in my house -- plumbing, drywall, painting, flooring, cabinetry, fine trim, electrical repairs and installation. He is utterly trustworthy, thorough and professional. "
J. Kessler, homeowner. Peaks Island
" Ian Fratar has worked on multiple projects for us. Ian's work has been fantastic, and he is a tremendous problem solver who goes the extra distance. "
A. Kopp, homeowner. San Francisco
" Ian is very impressive, meticulous, knows what he's doing, efficient, and you can be sure he will follow up - very professional. "
Emmanuel N., home and shop owner, San Francisco
" We were always more than satisfied with his work and appreciated the thoughtful way he approached each project, presenting alternative solutions and always seeking our input. We particularly appreciated that Ian would undertake projects for us that others had declined as being too difficult, and he always found a solution that worked! "
J & C Brown, homeowners, Corrales