Serving Burbank & 25 miles around it Same-day & next-day slots (747) 344-7727
Armen Hammer — handyman, appliance and technology services in Burbank, CA

About 25 minutes from Burbank · ZIPs 91001

Handyman & Home Tech Services in Altadena, CA

Altadena — foothill homes, big lots and practical work at the northern edge of the service area.

  • All eight service lines available across Altadena
  • Free estimates by phone, photo or in person
  • Flat prices agreed before work starts
  • 90-day labor warranty
Free estimates · Flat prices agreed up front · 90-day labor warranty · Text photos for a fast quote
Fully insuredGeneral liability coverage on every job
Same-day slotsMost calls answered inside two hours
90-day labor warrantyIf the fix doesn't hold, I come back free
Straight answersYou'll be told when a job needs a licensed pro

Working in Altadena

Altadena sits directly against the San Gabriel Mountains above Pasadena, with a housing stock that runs from 1900s Craftsman cottages through post-war ranches to substantial custom homes on the higher streets. Lots are generally larger than in Pasadena proper, and many properties back directly onto foothill open space.

That location shapes the work. Big lots and long driveways mean camera systems need real planning and often more cameras than people expect. Homes with long footprints and thick walls need multi-access-point Wi-Fi. Outdoor structures need proper leveling on ground that slopes toward the wash. And after the events this community has been through, protecting and maintaining a property is not an abstract concern here.

Practically, Altadena residents tend to be pragmatic and long-term-minded about their houses. That suits how I prefer to work: fix what's fixable, replace what isn't, and be straight about which is which.

What I get called for in Altadena

  • Camera coverage across large lots and rear foothill approaches
  • Multi-access-point Wi-Fi in long or multi-level homes
  • Pergola, patio cover and shade structure assembly on sloped ground
  • Older home plaster, door, window and hardware repair
  • Appliance repair and replacement installs
  • Deck, railing, gate and fence repair
  • Dryer vent cleaning and exterior gap sealing
  • Detached garage, studio and outbuilding connectivity

Neighborhoods and areas covered

  • Altadena
  • Lake Avenue corridor
  • Christmas Tree Lane area
  • Meadows
  • La Viña area
  • Chaney Trail area
  • Millard Canyon edge
  • Farnsworth Park area

Local notes

At the edge of the radius. Altadena is roughly 25 minutes out, which puts it at the practical edge of the service area. That means it's typically a next-day rather than same-day appointment, and it's worth batching — if you have a list, we do the whole list in one visit rather than several trips. There's no extra travel charge; travel is simply reflected in the job quote.

How a job actually goes

  1. 1

    Tell me what's wrong

    Call, text a photo, or fill in the form. Photos of the model plate or the problem area cut the guesswork enormously.

  2. 2

    Get a real price range

    You get a range before I drive out, not after. If it's a job that needs a licensed contractor, I'll tell you that on the phone instead of wasting your time.

  3. 3

    I show up in the window

    You get a text when I'm on the way. Shoe covers, drop cloths, and the work area left cleaner than I found it.

  4. 4

    Pay when it works

    Flat price agreed up front. Card, Zelle, cash or check. Parts I install carry the manufacturer warranty and my labor is guaranteed for 90 days.

Altadena questions

Do you come out to Altadena?

Yes, regularly. It's about 25 minutes from Burbank via the 134 and 210. Usually a next-day appointment rather than same-day, and it's worth grouping several jobs into one visit.

How many cameras does a large Altadena property need?

More than a tract house — typically five to eight for a property with a long driveway, side gates, a detached garage and a rear boundary against open space. But it's about placement, not count: an identification-quality camera at each actual entry point beats twice as many cameras aimed at open ground.

Can you help with general maintenance on an older Altadena home?

Yes, and it's most of what I do there — plaster, doors, windows, hardware, fixtures, shutoff valves, appliances, vents and outdoor structures. One visit, one list, one price.

What neighbors say

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“Our Samsung fridge stopped cooling on a Friday. Armen came out the same afternoon, found a failed evaporator fan, and had it running before dinner. He showed me the old part and explained exactly what happened. No upsell, no drama.”
Marisol R.Magnolia Park, Burbank · Appliance Repair
“Three-story townhouse with Wi-Fi that died on the top floor. He ran a hardwired access point instead of selling me another extender, and now I get full speed in every room. He labeled every cable in the closet too.”
David K.Glendale · Networking & Wi-Fi
“Four cameras around the house plus a doorbell, all on my phone. He walked the property with me first and moved two camera positions based on where our packages actually get dropped. Clean cable runs, nothing hanging.”
Susan T.Toluca Lake · Security Cameras

Something broken, unfinished, or driving you crazy?

One call covers the house and the office — from a leaking faucet to a dead laptop to four cameras and a new router. Free estimates, no trip charge inside Burbank.

Call (747) 344-7727