I wanted a full-service irrigation system specialist and that's exactly what I got with First Class…read moreIrrigation. Yves responded after 7 pm to my initial contact and got in contact with me the following morning as agreed. He gave regular updates about his arrival window and got to work within 10 minutes of arrival after giving me clear info about what needed to be done. He completed the valve-replacement work on a 25-year-old system fairly quickly and showed me how to maintain the valves by cleaning the filter and clearing the lines. Good money for good work. My yard and I thank you!

Triaging the problem over the phone and scheduling the appointment with Mark (the owner) was a…read morebreeze. He is very responsive and transparent about pricing, and he was also very generous with his time. The following day, a tall young man named David came out to perform the work. I never write reviews, but David did such a great job that I felt compelled to write one. First, David replaced three very old, outdated valves. What I appreciated most was that he took the time to explain what he was doing and how the valves and solenoids work together with the controller as a system. As someone who knows very little about sprinkler systems, I really appreciated the clear explanation. Second, he installed four new sprinklers, one of which was a challenge because of the concrete surrounding the PVC piping. In addition, he replaced eight heads, six risers, and capped one sprinkler. He adjusted every single head across four stations and zones, walked me through each zone, made careful micro-adjustments, and explained how everything worked. Lastly, he left my backyard spotless and looking as good as new. I would not hesitate to work with Mark and David at First Class Irrigation again. Speaking of which, I am thinking of having them convert my sprinkler system into a low-maintenance drip irrigation system with a Rachio controller in the near future. Highly recommended!

I want to talk about how much I love my new bookshelves. We approached River City Carpentry about a…read morelarge project, at least for us. Carlos came to our house, on a holiday no less, and talked about what we wanted to do and provided a quote later. He was thorough, providing suggestions about how to approach a problem: framing out our decidedly builder-grade windows to tie in with the board-and-batten we wanted. And then there was the huge, floor-to-ceiling built-in-bookshelves project we wanted him to tackle with stain-grade wood. Through the whole process, from concept to completion, Carlos checked with us about what we wanted. He made changes when needed and was respectful about our wishes. Everything he did mattered to him. All his choices were thoughtful: with materials, trimming out the board and batten and windows and building the bookshelves. With the cabinet bottoms for four of the bookcases, he chose something with a nice wood grain and matched the doors up. It looks so good and now we need to respect the wood with a stain that will allow the beauty to come through. The result is something out of my dreams. Solid, classy bookshelves with some cabinets and even a couple cabinets with plexiglass doors. As Carlos said, we could drive a truck on these bookshelves now. No disrespect to the IKEA hackers, but I wanted something solid that would last a lifetime, out of real wood. Carlos custom-made the bookshelves -- no prefab cabinets. He was great with communication, both in person and by text when he was on his way for the day. He was always on time or even early. He has a great sense of humor and found us funny too, which is nice to have when you have someone working in your house for a while. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. River City Carpentry provided good quality service and a great value. Now I'm looking forward to the next step of getting our shelves stained and our board and batten and the rest of the room painted.

11/24/2023: CARLOS GONZALES-Is THE "Go-To" Carpenter!!!! I met with Carlos where I purchased the…read moresolid-core doors at Contractors' Supply on November 10, 2023, i.e., Veterans' Day . . . BTW: ALL US BANKS WERE CLOSED~Ooooof, i.e., I couldn't give Carlos a Cashier's Check for the initial deposit; I had no choice but, submitting a cash deposit instead . . . Aside, the scheduled door installation date was for November 24, 2023, i.e., on time as scheduled--of course and indeed confirmed days prior. During the door installation installing two doors, I was enthralled with Carlos adjusting the "X & Y axis" for bedroom door~LOL . . . Which Carlos called, ". . . plumbed." Regardless, Carlos is an expert, indeed! I plan hiring Carlos when I receive my EDC building permit for converting a Tuff Shed into an ADU.

Great service and prices. Old fashioned service. Good lumber and Lowe's prices. Got redwood instead…read moreof cedar.

I had a raised garden bed project and asked for recommendations on wood…read more Not only did Dale help guide me on the best type of wood, but he went ahead and cut the wood to length, based on my design. This saved me tons of time and I had all four boxes built in a half-day! Dale is the best!

I truly feel honored to have such a beautiful table in my home created by Stuart Ratcliff. I had a…read morevision for what I wanted and he worked with me to make it a reality. We went through several design concepts and he worked to incorporate my ideas and was honest about the ideas he didn't think would be practical. In the end, I have a beautiful work of art in my dining room that's uniquely crafted and one of a kind. Working with Stuart was so enjoyable and he kept me updated with his progress with pictures and texts. Our dining table will be a focal point for family dinners and gatherings for many years and because it is handcrafted makes it even more special. I am already thinking of new projects for Stuart to create for our home!

Meticulous attention to detail and a strong aesthetic sense produces amazingly beautiful work. That…read moreis what you may expect from work created by Stuart Ratcliff. He has created an heirloom quality walnut vanity for us that has perfect proportions and a sumptuous finish highlighting the walnut's natural beauty. Here's some pics of it before it's got its top and sink. Just imagine how beautiful it will be with solid brass tassel drop pulls and a pure white quartz top that will highlight the warmth of the walnut.

We contacted Brent after a big storm this winter that overwhelmed the drains we already had and…read moreflooded our yard. He came out quickly and spent time thoroughly looking over our yard, our existing drainage system, and listening to our concerns. He came up with a plan to address the issues without having to tear out our landscaping. He sent us a quote by the next day and quickly responded to our many follow-up questions. He's clearly very knowledgeable about drainage and passionate about it! The crew did an awesome job and worked SO hard. They arrived on time every day and even worked through the weekend to make up for some lost work time due to rain. Despite having to dig up big chunks of our yard and temporarily move plants, they put everything back together perfectly. We really appreciate that they use high quality materials that will do the job better and last longer than materials purchased off the shelf at a big box hardware store. Can't recommend Older Home Specialists enough, they do incredible work for a very fair price. We'll definitely call them again if we need any other work done as they also do irrigation!

Contacted Brent and he got back to me right away about gutter and surface water issues causing…read moremoisture intrusion into the house. He spent a great amount of time walking the property and perimeter of the house, factoring a number of things in. I really appreciate his thoughtful feedback and guidance on immediate mitigation strategies, along with the best permanent solution to my issue! Brent will be providing consulting and supplies for the project, and I'll do the labor which will significantly cut down my costs. Thank you Brent, for your valuable time and talent, and therefore saving me a little treasure!! Y.I.C. -Chris

I'm so grateful for the customer service and overall service provided by the business. After the…read morefirst few rains in February, I noticed two areas of leaks in my roof and immediately searched for a local, reputable company. I worked with Johnathan for the initial estimate and he was kind, thorough, and supported me through every phase of the repair. The pricing was reasonable and the crew did a good job. They even found dry rot that needed repairing, which we would have not known, had it not been for their attention to detail. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the repair, but after speaking with Alex directly, another crew was sent the following business day to correct the issue. I would highly recommend working with the business based on their affordability, timely repair, and excellent customer service.

When requesting an estimate for a new roof replacement, the owner, Alex, met with my husband and I…read more He answered all our questions, helped us stay within our budget and gave us a fair quote. Alex and his crew worked quickly and professionally, and maintained communication with us every step of the way. The roof turned out beautiful and was completed in 5 days. I highly recommend Alex Perez's Roofing!

Fence Bldr exceeded my expectations! Julio was professional, responsive, and took time to explain…read moreall my options clearly. He provided a detailed written estimate with pricing for each option and communicated well throughout the process. The price was reasonable and competitive. The crew arrived on time and as scheduled. Their workmanship was EXCELLENT. They installed 10-ft steel fence posts set 3 ft deep in the ground instead of 8-foot posts, giving the fence extra strength and durability. They cleaned up thoroughly after the job was finished. Will contract them for more projects; highly recommend.

Hats off to Fence Bldr's. Julio and his team built 360 linear feet of the most beautiful fence I…read morehave ever seen. They installed two perfectly made decorative steel gates and fixed a previous contractor's poor quality trash enclosure. Our hillside, rocky, home site has some challenges as do all construction projects, and Julio openly discussed them in a professional honest manner. We interviewed 5 different top notch fence builders and Julio was the only one that answered all our questions thoroughly, correctly, and graciously. His team went beyond the typical standards because they actually know what establishes a sturdy, attractive fence, and they care about the final product, a rare quality in today's hustling society. They understood that we wanted a quality fence that would last for years to come. Their product is superior while maintaining the same if not better price point. You are in excellent hands, look no further.

Picked up lumber, happy with quality, plan on coming back. Easy to order and fast service.read more

I have gone there 2 times. Both times they were very nice, professional and had what I need. They…read morewere able to cut the lumber for me in a timely manner. I felt their service was great!