Los Alamitos proper and the unincorporated Rossmoor neighborhood next to it: 1950s and 60s ranch homes on larger lots, many expanded and updated.
ZIP codes
90720
Yelp
4.9 stars · 49 reviews
Estimates
Free, in writing
Yes, I serve Los Alamitos. I'm Raul Ibarra, a family-owned handyman based in Buena Park since 2011, and Los Alamitos is about 15 minutes from my house. Text me a photo of the job and I'll tell you what it needs and what it costs.
Los Alamitos and Rossmoor are fifteen minutes from me and full of mid-century ranch homes that have been added onto and updated over the years. The work is finish work: matching new floors to old, trim and doors in additions, paint, bathroom refreshes.
Rossmoor in particular has a lot of homeowners who care about the details and expect the work to be clean. I cover everything, clean up daily, and quote in writing.
Most common jobs here: floors through additions, trim and crown, interior repaints, door replacement, bathroom tile and vanities.
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Flooring installation in Los Alamitos
Most Los Alamitos homes I see still have carpet over the original floor. I pull it, prep the subfloor, lay vinyl plank or laminate, and finish with new baseboard so the room is done in one job.
Los Alamitos's older homes usually need prep before paint: patching, sanding, caulking, sometimes wallpaper or popcorn removal. I do all of it, then two coats with lines cut by hand. Exteriors get washed, patched and primed before color.
Holes, cracks and water damage in Los Alamitos homes get patched, textured to match what's there, and painted so you can't find the repair. Popcorn ceilings scraped and retextured. Stucco patched outside.
Original Los Alamitos bathrooms from that era are small and tired. New tile floor, vanity, mirror, light, wainscot or paint, and fresh baseboard, usually in a few days, without gutting it to the studs.
Openings in older Los Alamitos homes are rarely square. I shim and fit new interior doors, bifolds and French doors so they close right, replace casing and baseboard, and fix the doors that stick.
Keyless locks, mailboxes, TV mounts, shelving, smoke detectors, holiday lights, furniture assembly. Send me the list for your Los Alamitos home and I'll quote the whole thing for one visit.
From homeowners in Cypress, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach and across the county.
Cypress · May 2026Drywall patch and repaint after a water leak
My property had a water leak issue, and after the plumber fixed it, I needed someone to patch the drywall and repaint the area. I found Raul through Yelp.
From the very beginning, Raul was extremely responsive. After I contacted him, he quickly arranged a time to come by, inspect the damage, and…
Kelly L.
Raul repliedThank you very much Kelly. It was very nice helping you out in this project. And I really appreciate you taking your time to do this. I really appreciate it And hope to help you out again in the future.
Buena Park · Apr 2026Powder room remodel
Raul and his team went above and beyond on our powder room remodel. Throughout the project, he demonstrated exceptional professionalism--consistently punctual, communicative, and detail-oriented. The quality of the workmanship was outstanding, and I would confidently recommend him to friends and…
Stephen L.
Raul repliedThank you very much stephen. I really appreciate this. And it was a pleasure working with you guys. Thank you once again
Buena Park · Jun 2025Garage door replacement, wall holes
Great service, and affordable. Raul and Tim really helped us out. Replaced a garage door, and some holes we had in our walls. Took care of us. Would recommend and will use them again in the future.
Angela A.
Raul repliedThank you very much for this comment. I really appreciate it. When ever you guys need help please let me know I’ll be happy to help again.
Yes. Rossmoor and Los Alamitos are both about fifteen minutes from me.
Can you match new floors to an older addition?
Yes. Running one floor through original rooms and an addition, with level transitions, is a common job in Rossmoor homes.
Do you do floors through additions in Los Alamitos?
Yes. Floors through additions is one of the most common jobs I take in Los Alamitos. Text me a photo and I'll give you a written number.
How much does a handyman cost in Los Alamitos?
It depends on the job, so I don't quote blind. I come look (free), give you one written number that covers labor, materials and cleanup, and that's the price you pay unless the scope changes. Several reviews mention I came in best of three bids.
How do I get a quote in Los Alamitos?
Text a photo of the job to (714) 610-5062 with your city. I'll reply with a ballpark or set a time to come look, then give you one number in writing.
Got a job in Los Alamitos?
Text me a photo. I'll tell you what it needs and what it costs.