I've had Damon & his crew (Carlos, Carlitos, Marcos, Samuel) do a couple jobs for me now (these things tend to snowball, ugh, lol) & they've always done top-notch work. I had a fan in my master bathroom crap out on me, which was weird, since I only bought my place 4 years ago, it was newly remodeled, & I even remodeled some more on top of that. My wife pointed out it wasn't working, but it looked new to me, so I popped the cover to find out...not new at all. New COVER over a fan that was a year younger than the missus. Uh oh. The old "lipstick on a pig" boogie from the prior owners/ seller. Damn. Hate getting hoodwinked. So, I think "well, better check the 'new' fan in the guest bath too." Pop THAT shiny, nice cover & ...same drill but even OLDER. Some mid-80's (I think) giant 13" circular fan they don't even make anymore. Double ugh. Last stop: laundry room. Final fan, pop the cover...whew, it's actually a new-ish fan. 1 outta 3 ain't bad, right? /sigh So I put out the feelers for an electrician (I had 2 dead outlets, 1 indoor, 1 outdoor as well) & after doing the "online quote" thing w/ Yelp, I got in touch w/ Damon @ Berkeley Home Repair. Funny dude, super helpful, quick & responsive. He schedules his electrician, Carlitos, to come out ASAP, for what I think is gonna just be a basic fan install & outlet fix job. Nope. Carlitos goes into the attic & discovers the ducts are all wrong. 3 fans running thru 2 ducts, both bathrooms on the same 4" line, & laundry room on some weird 3" duct. Now, you can get away with 4", but 6" is code & preferred, & every fan has to be on its own dedicated/ independent duct, or you're just blowing moisture from room to room & into the attic. Not good. We crawl the attic together & confirm I need a 3rd roof penetration & new ducts. So much for cheap & easy. Damn. Damon adjusts the bid (as gently as possible, considering my costs just went up almost 10x) & I wind up with 2 brand new Panasonic Whisper Quiet fans (amazing. Almost TOO quiet), a new roof penetration & cap, new independent 6" ducts for each fan, an excellent sheetrock patch & paintjob on my guest bath ceiling (prior, old-timey fan was just way too huge compared to current models) AND Carlitos fixed both dead power outlets (one of which turned out to be an arcing short/ broken wire inside the wall, which we were lucky to catch before a fire). All the workers were amazing to work with & did great on their specific parts of the now much larger order. Everyone worked quickly &, despite the gig snowballing far beyond the expected, Damon priced fairly & had the work done as fast as possible with minimal intrusion & inconvenience (crucial during these pandemic "work from home" times) Tho it was obviously a bummer to have a small job turn into a much bigger & more expensive one, I always felt like I was in good hands with Damon, his communication was clear, direct, quick & honest, & the outcome was excellent. I'll definitely be using Berkeley Home Repair for future work, since homeownership often means nasty surprises like the one I got ain't all that rare, unfortunately. Heh. At least now I know who to call to get sorted fairly & quickly. Thanks fellas! Will try to post pics when I get a chance...but most of this was "behind the scenes" work, or what my buddy likes to call "invisible money", heh. read more

I called this company and spoke to a guy named Damon who asked me to text him photos of the project I had in mind as well as a diagram with measurements. I did that. In fact, on the call he said I could text or email him and I asked specifically which mode he preferred - he said that text would get the fastest response. So I texted. No response. Called a couple times. No reply. This place has either closed or has awful customer service and communication. I'm grateful that I didn't spend long on this company but I still wish I could get my time and energy back spent schmoozing this guy who would end up ghosting me Edit: I got a notification 35 minutes after posting this review that he commented and I couldn't be happier that I left one star. Bro wrote an actual essay on yelp instead of doing good business read more

I contacted Damon about a complete kitchen gut and remodel, but he refused to come in person for a quote. He asked me instead to measure for cabinets and countertop dimensions. No, that's the GC's job. For a ~$100K project, that's extremely unprofessional and I would never hire a GC that starts by de-prioritizing my project and delegating work to me. I have interviewed a dozen GCs for multiple projects over the last year and never had anyone refuse a site visit. The pictures posted by this business give the impression that they do major remodels, but the reviews indicate that they seem to specialize in small handyman-type jobs and do well at those. Most of the Yelp reviews describe minor plumbing repairs like replacing faucets or toilets or small partial room projects. read more

Premium prices, sub-par work, abandoned project altogether when we complained. Most work had to be redone by professionals. No Mistake read more

Being home for nearly half a year due to the COVID pandemic had me itching to take care of all those home repairs/upgrades I've been putting off. I called and spoke with Damon who has a great sense of humor. He fielded my many questions and concerns and throughly explained the charges. I received the estimate and once approved Carlos and his crew of sons came within the week and upgraded our home beautifully! They installed two ceiling fans, changed 4 light fixtures, repaired some bum outlets, removed my microwave and installed a shelf in its place per my request, installed a new garbage disposal switch, added a motion detector light outside of my home, cut a cabinet to add space for my new taller fridge and I have them coming back to install a ceiling fan in the living room. They were efficient, safe and in masks the whole time. They also did a pretty good job cleaning up after themselves and disposing of the old materials i no longer needed. My only suggestion would be to get boot covers for their shoes as an extra safety and sanitary precaution. They changed my outlook on contractors being flakey. I'll definitely use them for future home repairs and recommend them to my local fam and friends!! read more

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I wanted to give this business a opportunity. I requested a quote and after 3 or 4 days, I recieved a message from Damon requesting a phone consultation, I sent over my contact information and still didn't hear back for a few day's. I decided not to have this company bid. I took this as sign of bad things to come. Communication is horrible, why waste anymore time. Just my experience, how frustrating. read more

Bathroom remodel job! Professional, communicative, and kind! Def recommend Very knowledgeable about bathrooms and other things as well. Not afraid to deal with the hiccups of an old house. read more

We wanted to go from a gas stove to a Electric stove, Damon responded with enthusiasm. Setting up the time for the Electrician to come and asses the job was easy and all online. Pricing was perfect. When Pedro arrived (Pedro called to confirm I was home and ready) we went over everything that was going to happen. It was fast and easy. Communication was solid from the get go for both Damon and Pedro. When it comes to clean work, Pedro was a total pro. The whole job went exactly as planned. I totally will be rehiring again for future. read more

Berkeley Home Repair came through with a top notch professional installation of a backup Home Manual Transfer Switch and structured cabling enclosure at a very fair price. Damon's team are Humble, Knowledgable and are absolute diamonds to the local community. I am grateful and thankful for the Berkeley Home Repair experience and I have no hesitation nor reservation in providing a very positive reference for their services. read more

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We had the team paint the exterior and interior of our studio shed, as well as stain the wood around the door. They did a great job and were a super easy to work with, answered all my concerns and the end result was beautiful. We will definitely reach out to them for our next project. read more

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Damon and his team helped us out with a few electrical issues in our new house and also some advise on other projects we had in mind. I really liked everyone that I spoke to and I would love to give them 5 stars and say that I'd recommend them to anyone. Unfortunately their communication wasn't up to par. I struggled a few times trying to get a couple of small projects scheduled, but the nail in the coffin came last summer after I'd had another company install an A/C system and I needed electrical upgrades for it. I spoke to Damon personally and he said he'd call me back later that day to get me on the schedule. He didn't. It was the heat of the summer and I needed this addressed ASAP, so I found someone else to do it. They did good work and I trusted them, but when I needed them the most they dropped the ball. As much as I liked them I couldn't risk this flaky scheduling, so I won't be able to do business with them again. read more

I'm bummed to write this update because I really like Damon and for the most part we had a great experience. However, when his crew was working on our kitchen they installed a water spout behind our fridge and it never worked properly. It always had flow problems and over time there was only a trickle that came out. They came out one time to fix the problem and the water flow improved a little for a couple days but went right back to not working. I called several times and they said they would come look again but they never scheduled anything and after a while my texts and calls weren't even answered. This was probably a year ago and finally I decided to just hire a plumber to fix the problem. He said that technically it was installed correctly but they used a 1/4" waterline instead of a larger one (I believe they replaced with 1/2") and the type of junction they used are notorious for clogging which caused the problem. I am only taking away one star because #1 our experience was still by and large positive, #2 plumbing is not their specialty and they didn't do anything wrong, just didn't do it the way a plumber would recommend, and #3 I would still absolutely recommend them and would still use them in the future. I am just disappointed that this went on for so long and we had to spend $700+ to fix the problem. read more

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I cannot say enough nice things about Damon and the team! We had some minor leaking during the heavy rains, and they quickly and thoroughly repaired our windows and a crack in our stucco. They were courteous, responsive, prompt and on budget. I will definitely be going back when something (inevitably) needs fixing in our 100 year old home! read more

Berkeley Home Repair was super responsive, professional and efficient throughout the entire project! I am a realtor and used them to do some final projects in order to maximize the homes value for my clients. Projects included exterior power wash and paint.. interior touch up paint, new skylights, new furnace and a couple other small projects. BHR stuck to the timeline and was always there to answer questions or to keep us updated on all the details of the job. I definitely recommend them! read more

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These amazing people replaced a toilet in a rental unit in California while I was in Scotland! I bought the toilet online at HomeDepot, Berkeley Home Repair picked it up, I explained the process to the tenants, I provided the door code, they installed it and sent pics, I paid online (all in all less than the previous company charged to just REPAIR the toilet), I was happy, they were happy, tenants happy. Why can't everything be this easy? read more

A tree branch fell on our electrical service lines and took out the power. We needed the power restored urgently! I called and they were able to send someone to start the repairs in an hour! AMAZING! They sorted out the permit and dealing with the county inspection as well. The county were slow, but these guys were on top of chasing them. Most other places didn't have time to come straight away, or asked for absurdly high rates. These guys charged a fair price, and most importantly got us our power back as quickly as possible. read more

We had a great experience with Damon, Carlos, and the whole team at Berkeley Home Repair. We wanted to reclaim a small corner of a kitchen where an old water heater, long since removed, once stood. Carlos & his team removed a small partial wall, patched up the drywall, removed some old exposed piping, and reflooring the area, all in about four hours. The work was completed to our pre-agreed specifications and at a fair rate. Communication from Damon before & after the job was prompt & clear, and Carlos & his team were friendly & helpful throughout the work day. We appreciated that they covered the floors & furniture in adjacent rooms (not just the kitchen) with plastic sheeting before work began, ensuring barely any dust was left behind after the work was complete. I rarely leave Yelp reviews, but had to submit one for Damon & his team at Berkeley Home Repair. We'll definitely be using them for future home repairs and I recommend them without reservation. read more

Damon and Carlos came to the rescue when we recently needed to update the plumbing in our laundry area. Damon provided a clear, itemized quote and slotted us in as soon as possible. Thankfully, they were slated to take care of the plumbing and electrical issues in our laundry room because we also discovered major leaking under our sink. Turns out, the team that "refreshed" our house before we purchased it did a superficial job that could've caused a lot more damage. Carlos fixed the issues in both areas quickly and professionally. I highly recommend Damon and his team as he's transparent, fair, and thorough. He may not be the least expensive option but you get what you pay for. We'll definitely be using him and his team again! read more

We had a great experience with Damon and his crew! After having trouble with multiple other contractors (including one that took 6 months to get us a quote and then proceeded to take another 6 months for a permit that never came), it was refreshing to see a company actually respond in a timely manner and do exactly what they said they would do! They got us on the schedule quickly and even acquired a permit within 2 days, and on a holiday week nonetheless! Damon was great at following up frequently and letting us know where things were in the process, while also answering a ton of questions since we're new to homeownership. He also has a fun and welcoming personality! The crew were all very nice and knowledgable, as well as clean. We have a bunch more projects coming and will definitely use Berkeley Home Repair! read more

Extremely happy with Berkeley Home Repair! I needed a kitchen faucet replaced, pronto!! Not a big job but one I could not do myself. Found them here on YELP and as it was stated, they responded back within 10 minutes! Wow!! Such a prompt response is quite a rarity these days, and the rest of the interaction was just as smooth. They were able to squeeze me same day (another wow!). They were on time, courteous and professional. They can handle projects of all sizes, and while I don't often have 'large jobs', it's even more comforting to know I can depend on them to help me with everyday projects, which do seem to come up quite often, and unexpectedly. Keep up the fabulous work Damon and Brian! read more

Damon's team was kind and efficient. They were honest and communicative the entire time and did a great job problem solving during a relatively tricky, and extensive, tub and shower redo. They're a wonderfully personable team and we'd definitely hire them to help us with future projects! read more

I emailed Berkeley Home repair and got a same day response. The work was scheduled for two days out and completed professionally and efficiently. This is a very trustworthy and reliable company, reasonably priced too. Pricing also feels very straightforward. They installed a bathroom light to my cottage, fixed the electrical supply to my cottage (which was completely out) and moved/installed an outside light as well as replaced some faulty outlets. Damon was in constant contact with me about the work because I could not be home to even show them what needed to be done; I described it all over the phone and text and he kept in touch with updates and questions throughout the day. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

I cannot recommend these guys higher! They get three things right that almost no contractors get right: 1. They quote really thoroughly and within 48 hours of reviewing your project. 2. They manage the business so well - they send calendar invites to confirm the dates, they check in to see how satisfied you are, constantly ensuring you're happy with the progress. 3. They do extremely high quality work! I would work with them again in a heart beat, can't wait for my next project! read more

So far everything has been very professional, which is a real rarity these days. Still working on conveying my designs, but have no doubts there will be a meeting of the minds. read more

Damon is responsive, reliable, personable and professional. Even in the midst of his wife having a baby, he responded to my message.

Berkeley Home Repair was a breeze to work with. They helped me out with painting the interior of my condo after my departing tenant left a "patchwork" of touch-up paint on nearly all the walls. The quote was extremely fast and we worked out all the details in one evening over text and email. Damon was able to fit me in within a week due to weather constraints with another customer, which was extra awesome because I wanted to get a new rental listing up ASAP. The painting was finished in a timely manner, the invoice was sent along promptly, and Damon was even so kind as to send someone back to clean up some rogue paint drops that were left on the carpet. I received way more rental applicants than I anticipated and I'm pretty sure it was due in part to the wonderful paint job. Later, when my new tenant reported a broken light switch, I shot Damon a text and he responded right away. The communication was not as streamlined for the light switch repair and it took a while to get a day/time pinned down, as well as the invoice afterwards. But, the fix was still made within a week without any technical complications, so both my tenant and I were satisfied. I plan on turning to Berkeley Home Repair the next time I need a condo repair. They've truly helped decrease the stress involved in being a landlord. Thank you Damon and team. read more

I can't say enough good things about Damon. He is honest, reliable, timely, reasonably priced and does a great job! When I need help, I just message him and he sends over an honest and fair quote right away, then fits me into his schedule as soon as possible. We're at the point now, where I just leave keys for him, he does the job, and sends me a pic once it's all done. If you need anything done from electrical, to plumbing, to painting, use Damon. He will do a great job! read more

Damon and Brian really took great care of the leaking problem with my kitchen sink and a challenging electrical issue. Communication was great throughout, and both were very professional. Even though wiring up a knob and tube set of switches to work as three-way lights took a lot of ingenuity and went way over time, Brian kept at it and never made me feel like I was anything other than his most important client. There wasn't ever a question about the extra charges for that, either, even though it was not discovered how old the wiring was until it was opened up. For the sink, it turned out that the air gap hose still had a leak the day after, and Damon wrote back to me immediately (after midnight, even!) to schedule a follow up the next day. Brian again made it all right. Thank you for a job well done! read more

Damon and Trish did an outstanding job with the interior paint and hardwood floor installation. Their prices are extremely competitive, everything was done just as we expected and on schedule. But the reason that we chose them and why I have recomended them to others and will continue to use them again in the future is because of their great customer service. Our dealings with them didn't feel as if we were working with a contractor but rather with trusted friends. read more

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Believe the rave reviews! Berkeley Home Repair did an absolutely fantastic job cleaning up & repairing the dangerous mess of old wiring in our nearly 100 year old home (there was some knob and tube stuff in the basement that had probably been down there since the house was originally built!) as well as installing some new electrical in our garage. Damon, Roberto & Trish truly went above and beyond for us and even voluntarily took care of some other things for us which we didn't know needed fixing. The work was thorough, organized and cleanly done, communication was exceptional, everyone was professional and super friendly. It's apparent that these really folks understand that the smart way to build a local business is to create strong, positive relationships with their customers. They are honest, transparent, genuine, and stand by their work. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Very responsive. Great work on the Gazebo installation. Very professional & personable. Highly recommend. read more

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Unfortunately i did not work with these guys cos my building owner decided he wanted me to use his electrician-after i had done all the research. But i will say out of ten companies i contacted these guys were the only ones who gave me a reasonable price and actually responded really quickly. He was informative, knew what he was talking about and i was planning on hiring them if not intercepted by the building owner I can only recommend that you are in safe hands for a discussion and estimate due to the fact that i wa unable to use for their work. I have a feeling they would've done a great job. read more

They got someone here quickly to fix our electrical problem with the garbage disposal. It is not fun when your sink doesn't drain. Dennis was great got it done and everything works much better than before. The price was a little high but the work was done very well with better parts than we had before. Thanks! read more

I had a ring doorbell installed today the young man I believe his name was Brian I'm not good at remembering names who came to my home was on time very polite and very efficient I would recommend Berkeley home repair to my neighbors and my coworkers read more

Our bath tub sprung a leak that rained through the ceiling in the floor below, leaving a giant hole. I reached out to a number of contractors for estimates for the work, but this company stood out in both the reasonableness of their estimate and the ease of working with them. Damon was responsive and got a crew over to my house a few days later. The crew was very professional and courteous, and did great work. Damon will be my first call for any future construction needs. read more

Oh my goodness, what can I say about Berkeley Home Repair!!! My mom needed to replace some light fixtures and a ceiling fan. Damon responded quickly, fairly priced and keep me posted when the time changed for the appointment. Then he sent over the best electrician EVER - Mr. Daniel!!! This man is was heaven sent and knows his stuff. I had a great time talking with Daniel as he worked away. My parents and I were very impressed with the job Daniel did. My mom already has plans to use them in the future. Thank you so much Damon and Daniel!! read more

I have used Bay Area Construction & Remodeling multiple times now. They have done fantastic work and I would highly recommend them, their work is done to a very high standard and their employees are super friendly and accomodating. read more

I was amazed at the job Alexis did painting my house. He took extra care to caulk any imperfections, sand everything down and make sure I was happy. Their prices are very reasonable and they were always pleasant and punctual. I highly recommend them! read more

Your home repair search is over. I was provided a bid price the same day, and it was a fair and reasonable amount for the work (it's really not all about lowest bid, as you often get what you pay for). I had a new house breaker panel put in, and Daniel the electrician was a pro. Patient and methodical, he took a mess of wiring we inherited and turned it into a great looking new panel. Daniel took the time to walk me through the process, and was always receptive when I had questions. He stayed until not only the work was done, but completed to my satisfaction. Top work, fair price, dedicated team. I was kept up to date by Damon the owner, and Daniel the electrician. Believe the hype, they 're worth it. Damon and his team will be my go-to for future work. Thank you for the service! read more

Berkeley Home Repair has helped me fix problems I've had for years in my house. Brian especially was flexible and innovative about finding solutions that fixed the problem and saved me money. I'm happy to finally have found a go to company for all my home repairs and improvements. Thank you. read more