I had a very small last minute job, and they made it happen quickly and perfectly. I would not…read morehesitate to recommend them for any job, big or small.

I needed a small art frame constructed for a project. These guys built it in one day, design was…read moremuch better than my original idea, and it cost less than an off-the-shelf retail frame. I will definitely use Knapp Mill for all my small projects. 5 STARS! Thank you. John

We contracted with Joey for wood floor refinishing and bedroom carpeting. He is great to work with…read more- always available and ready to insure that work is progressing. Mario, the wood floor refinisher, was EXCELLENT. Truly a craftsman and very easy to work with. He discovered active termites and replaced infested boards at cost. Base shoe was repaired/ replaced in all rooms and they cooperated with our painters for painting and installation. Both Joey and Mario were always on time and responsive to our needs, like bathroom and bedroom access. CFC cost was extremely competitive and affordable.

I contacted them for carpet repair service. I had found a listing on Craigslist…read more I had two upstairs bedrooms and hall with carpet that had pulled and stretched out over the last few years after cleaning. We were selling the place and wanted the carpet to lay flat and smooth again. I sent some pictures and we arranged the time and date to work around our schedule. The work was done well and the appearance of the rooms greatly improved. Would recommend this business!

Preston always provides top quality repair and service work. He is helpful at explaining and…read moreanswering questions and is kind and professional to work with. He keeps my garage door at top performance. Aaron (Right Way) overhead door is a quality work operation with good prices. All the staff is courteous and helpful.

My garage door springs broke last night, I called this morning and Right Way Garage Door/Aaron…read moreOverhead Doors came out within a few hours . Erik had all the necessary parts in his vehicle and fixed it after a thorough explanation of what my options were. Erik was great! Definitely would recommend this company and especially Erik Espinoza.

We hired Amy Small to design our bedroom suite. Her customer service and talent for design are…read moreunparalleled. Although Amy's services are continually in high demand, she made us feel as if we were her only clients, making herself readily available to answer our questions or to meet with us. She also paid close attention to our aesthetic preferences and always incorporated them into the design. As for the finished product, we couldn't be happier. Our bedroom suite has been transformed into a peaceful retreat that we enjoy every day!

Working with Amy was such a pleasure! She caught on very quickly to my likes and dislikes...color…read morepreferences, lifestyle. She kept me focused and followed through on so many details--even during the pandemic she managed shipments and managed delays. I highly recommend working with her. Lorri Koster

Just spoke with a nice guy named Mathew over at Metal Specialties for a quick over the phone quote…read moreon having some brake brackets cut on their water jet. Very helpful with pricing and information over the phone; easy to talk with, friendly and knowledgeable. If you are looking for custom fabrication work in Monterey, definitely check them out. To the guy below with 1 star, try giving them a call and maybe ask for Mathew. I had good results over the phone w/ him and was able to get a ballpark cost estimate, as well as information on how to provide technical drawings and/or CAD files, with just a simple 5 minute telephone conversation.

This company was reccomended by a close designer friend of mine...and all i can say is watch out…read morefor these guys!! The word in design circles in Los Angeles is not going good for this shop. Luckly for designers in Los Angeles they are in Monterey. I had a well known fabrication shop in down town los angeles tell me they do shitty work and it will take weeks for them to get back to you. The shop said they cut corners. This is coming from a shop that make stages and costumes for festivals and blockbuster movies. This shop warned me, but by going by referal i wanted to bring a new business in. From the very start, they were 3 months off schedule, blaming weather, blaming their team, blaming other jobs that came in that had prioriry over mine (like that made me feel good), they took days sometimes weeks to get a reply email. After several weeks past the deadline, which pissed off my client because they were depending on having these stools ready for their housewarming party, they gave me a final product photo that was missing the main design feature. Knowingly that it would cost more for the details they decided not to implemnt them into the design. They had the drawings and images that we signed off on from the beginning so I dont understand why they would miss such a huge part?? Its way Beyond me that a wife/husband team cannot communicate the slightest details. So I can see how things would slip through the cracks. But wait!! This gets better. Now redesigning these stools to spec as we had in the original drawings, its now going to take a couple more weeks, taking it even longer past the due date. Once again, I dont understand how a wife/husband team can miss communicate that bad. The owner John tells me in an email that now the details been added, three weeks later, and they are sending the stools without being painted. His wife Heather tried to tell me that it would cost extra, thank God i had an email from her husband that outlined they would paint these stools for me and it was in my quote they gave me. Ok, so thats all said and done....I ask several times for photos to strike off, needless to say i never aprroved these stools. They took it upon them selves to pay for expensive shipping and have a shitty job shipped to my firm without me ever seeing the end product....They new they did a bad job!! Thats why they paid for the shipping. I have NEVER had a shop/furniture store pay for shipping??? You think the antique stores on 1st dibs is going to pay shipping. No, the customer pays for shipping. Unless noted "shipping included" There were photos they sent but not of upclose which i never approved. And i never approved delivery, i would of had my own delivery company that i have been working with for the last 15 years pick them up and deliver to me. So Product gets shipped to me, the dimmensions are off, there were dents, paint spill overs, welding not done proffessionaly, boxes ripped and now have been getting harrased by them. They are sending messages to my children, im getting 30-40 calls in a row, im getting threats...this has been a complete nightmare and i wish i have never met them nor i wished they never sent this product. I inspect furniture for huge clients around the world and this was the WORST job i have ever seen!!!' Oh the stool was supposed to be 18", and when dealing with interiors... inches are everything...NEVER REACH OUT TO MY CHILDREN EVER AGAIN.... business is business, family is family, dont get it twisted....

We were fortunate a few years ago to pick up a tiny cottage in Carmel By The Sea. We realized in…read moreorder to make this something that we could potentially retire to we'd need to expand it a little. For that we needed an architect or draftsman that could design something that was sympathetic to the existing structure, the cottage is pretty funky being built in the 30's and remodeled by no other than Hugh Comstock 10 years later so is bursting to charm and quirks. One of our neighbors has just remodeled their orig. Comstock and used Darren so introduced us. Yes he's a hard man to pin down but the way in which he embraced the brief was just the ticket. The point of the extension was to expand the property but ultimately make it feel like it was all there from day one. In working through the process with the city (not the easiest process I must say) and all the fees and approvals you need, it was clear we chose well as on every turn Darren had the schedule mapped ahead and in every case the officials had nothing but fantastic words for his work and integrity. I assume if we got this choice wrong then the whole project would have been a miss but it set us up for what I think has been an epic result. One further thing, we decided to daisy chain all the contractors from this relationship forward so we asked for referrals on a general contractor, got 3 and picked 1. Each of the contractors from this point on (except for 2 minor subs) had worked with each other on scores of homes over a period of 25 or so years so it made relationships between each party very smooth. I can't speak high enough about Darren, so if you have the good fortune to use him I would highly recommend it. I hope we have the occasion to collaborate with Darren again.

From the owner: Draftect was established in 1985 by Darren Davis to provide professional building design services…read more Since inception, Draftect has completed more than 1,600 projects. Part of Draftects success has come from engaging with clients early, when a collection of ideas has yet to form into a tangible vision. Early involvement is often most valuable when ideas are coming from more than one person, and the first big step is marrying various ideas into a unified vision. This assures that every project gets started on a successful path, which significantly enhances the likelihood of a timely and agreeable result.Of the 225 new homes that Draftect has designed, more than 50 have been in the community of Carmel-by-the-Sea. While being one of the finest communities in the world, it is also one of the most restrictive with respect to building. Draftect has gained tremendous experience in helping realize many dreams amidst this mix of high-end expectations and restrictive regulations. Draftect has also designed more than 20 historic renovations, which have enhanced its ability to help clients navigate challenges associated with regulatory compliance and permitting processes regardless of the design complexities involved.Since 1985 Draftect has grown into one of the most highly recommended design firms on the Monterey Peninsula. We hope that we may help you design your dreams into reality.

We have asked Ismael many times for his help with hauling, cleaning and labor needs - HE IS…read moreEXCELLENT! I text him with a photo of what I need his help with and he returns texts within the day. He is very sweet and prices are very fair. He is in my phone for all future needs.

I am moving and had so much junk on the balcony of my apartment. I am disabled, 68 year old female…read morewho was stuck with someone else's junk. Ramirez Junk Removal did an excellent job for me...they were fast, efficient & professional. I highly recommend this business to anyone looking to get rid of junk and free up space.