Home repairs in San Jose, from a leaking water heater to a list of small fixes
Not everything is a remodel. Sometimes it's a leaking water heater, a door that won't close, drywall to patch, or the list of small fixes you keep meaning to get to. Call or text what is broken, and a licensed crew tells you how the job is billed before work starts.
- CSLB #1050108
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- BBB A+ rating
Who this is for
A good fit
- The job needs a license or a permit.
- It touches plumbing or electrical inside a wall.
- It follows water damage.
- It is a list of things, not one thing.
Not the right call
- One outlet, a single faucet washer, or hanging a picture. An hourly handyman will beat us on price and you should use one.
What we fix
Water heaters & plumbing fixes
Water heater install and replacement, leaks, fixtures, faucets, and garbage disposals.
Electrical fixes
Outlets and switches, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and panel and circuit work.
Drywall, doors & windows
Patch and paint, hanging and adjusting doors, sliding doors, screens, and trim.
Water & leak damage
Repairs and rebuilds after leaks, storms, or water damage. Bigger loss? See water damage repair and rebuild.
Carpentry & small builds
Shelving, fences, decks, and finish carpentry.
Several jobs at once
If you have a list, we would rather do it in one visit than in five. That is also how a repair call makes sense for both of us.
Where we started
Silicon Valley Building Service and Repair began exactly where the name says: service and repair. Before the kitchens and ADUs, David was fixing water heaters and patching drywall. We earned our own California contractor's license in 2019 and grew into full remodels, but we never stopped taking repair work. When something in your home breaks or wears out, you get a licensed crew that treats a two-hour fix with the same care as a two-month build.
Licensed matters, even for the small stuff
Plenty of people will do these jobs without a license. The problem shows up later: no insurance if something goes wrong, no bond, no code inspection, and no one to call if the fix fails. We hold a Class B General Building license (CSLB #1050108) and carry a contractor's bond and liability and workers' compensation insurance. It is the same accountability behind a full remodel, applied to a repair. If a job needs a specialty trade we do not hold, we will tell you straight and point you the right way.
How a repair call goes
- Call, text or send the form.Describe the problem. A photo helps.
- We discuss the work.When practical, we quote it before we dispatch.
- You approve.We explain the billing basis and get your approval before work starts.
- We do the work.A licensed and insured crew does the work you approved.
What it costs
We bill service and repair time and materials, against a $650 minimum. A defined project gets a written fixed price instead. The initial conversation is free.
Diagnosis first, then a written scope
For repair work, the useful record starts with the failed condition, the likely cause, and the work needed to correct it. We walk the problem with you, explain the scope in plain language, and put how the job is billed in writing before work begins.
See how we build a clear scope“Tristan and William were assigned to work on our toilet. They were very professional and got the job done same day.”
Johnson P. · San Jose · Yelp
“Had a water heater installed and they did a great job! On time, professionals, great service would recommend to family and friends!”
Dave V. · Campbell · Yelp
“David Mirassou and his team did a fantastic job… The team got the job done in just two days and even helped with a few other minor repairs.”
David D. · Yelp
More real reviews on our Yelp page.
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Tell us what needs fixing
Describe the repair so we can discuss the work and billing before a service visit. The initial conversation is free, and there is no obligation to use us.
- CSLB #1050108 · licensed and insured
- Serving San Jose and the South Bay
Prefer to talk? Call or text (408) 667-4946. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm.
Getting ready for the rains? See the El Niño home prep checklist. Planning something bigger? See our remodeling services, or the cities we serve across Los Gatos, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and the South Bay.