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    A Cut Above Services

    4.5 (18 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    We needed an experienced construction firm to replace outdoor stairs with a gradual concrete walkway and metal railing that would meet ADA standards for seniors. A Cut Above was recommended to us and we hired them. Their crews' work was first rate and they were great to work with. Sammy, the manager, was knowledgeable, courteous, and pleasant to work with. We live in a senior community that has strict alteration rules and multiple administrative hoops to jump through before a permit can be issued and final inspection approved. Sammy and his crew worked with us and our homeowner association staff to ensure approval at each step. The final product was a very solid and beautiful concrete and metal structure that catches everyone's eyes.

    Michael T.

    I would like to take a minute to personally Thank Jose and the members of A Cut Above for their immediate response to my High Wind damage...involving a big tree that broke and fell over my fence and into and across a very busy street here in Walnut Creek. The temporary repairs were done in a most timely fashion and more repairs mostly cosmetic to the fence and remaining tree stump will be completed in the next few days. These folks are professional in the work they do and respond accordingly. I do recommend them highly, but can you wait until they are done here please!

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    Jose was a great guy to work with. My wife and I didn't want to hire an expensive landscape architech because our design was simple. I had several different bids on the fence and concrete work but in the end A Cut Above was cheaper. During the building process we had a couple of dislikes with a paver pathway and built in bench. Jose said no problem and repaired it to our liking. The drip system had a few kinks after the the construction was completed and required several repairs. Jose said no problem and came out same day or next until the problem was resolved. This is not my first big construction project and I can say A Cut Above was quick and easy to work with.

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    Very responsive and knowledgeable. We appreciated their openness to feedback and changes or additions along the way!

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    “I have had some bad experiences from Contractors in the past, but Jose was very professional, courteous and responsive.”

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