After replacing my roof, a well meaning local roofer trimmed by gutters - but then patched the…read morestucco on the front of my Tudor revival home in the Oakmore/Dimond neighborhood very poorly. The patches looked awful, and a second attempt to correct them failed, too. Then I did some research and found Davis Stucco. From the very first interactions via email, I was impressed by how promptly and clearly Andy communicated. He came to my house on time and showed a depth of knowledge I had not found with other contractors. He also explained in detail what he could do and why each step was important. Then he executed on time and according to plan. The resulting patches match the historic edifice perfectly. They integrate with the existing stucco seamlessly, and this is a huge relief. His team was courteous, and they cleaned up beautifully. I would not hesitate to work with Andy again.

Wanted to share positive feedback on Andy with Davis Stucco. I called upon him for help when a…read moreprior general contractor wasn't able to get a matching stucco finish for a wall repair. We had gone quite a few rounds with the other contractor but the wall just didn't meet our quality standards. Andy was super responsive, professional, and very friendly. He was confident that he could match the stucco with no problem. He came over a few days later, shaved down the old stucco, revised the work with new stucco within an hour. It matched perfectly! I didn't realize Stucco was something that required a bit more specialization, and Andy is definitely your guy if you need quality stucco work. I would hire Andy again in a heartbeat if we had any stucco needs in the future!

I recently had Miller's Builders completely renovate my very old kitchen, add a 1/2 bath, and at…read morethe same time do a complete seismic retrofit in the basement. My house was built in 1918. At that time, there was a wood burning stove in the kitchen. It was vented by a chimney that went from the basement up through the kitchen and then through an upstairs bedroom and out the roof. Sometime, probably mid 20th century, the kitchen was updated and the chimney was enclosed in a wall separating the space into a laundry room and tiny toilet room at the back wall of the house, and the kitchen in the front part of the original space. There were windows in the kitchen side wall originally, but before we moved in, in 1989, a building was built next-door up against my roof-line, leaving almost no natural light in the kitchen. After an architect and engineer confirmed the safety of taking out the chimney and wall surrounding it and cutting a huge picture window in the back wall of the house, Charles Miller, owner, and his friendly team of skilled craftsmen got to work. Charles and Julia, his project manager assistant, were completely on top of details like the order of work, procurement of materials, and scheduling sub-contractors so that the progress of the work was not interrupted. Also, when it comes to finishes, these people are perfectionists! The tiniest cosmetic details were handled with an aesthetic and artistic eye. If something needed to be re-done, Charles pointed out to me if I didn't notice it, and it was re-done without complaint. This project took about 5.5 months until full completion and I was able to use the kitchen by about 5 months. I did not have the luxury of moving out during the remodel, so I welcomed that the crew worked just Mondays through Thursdays. I enjoyed 3 day weekends without construction noise. I was the designer of the kitchen, aided by my architect, and my cabinet designer from Home Depot. So, it was useful to be available when necessary, to make choices of things like flooring, tiling, lighting and innards of the cabinets. One special highlight was installing inset stud-bay shelving on one wall. Martin, the carpenter extraordinaire, meticulously created gorgeous shallow shelves for both decorative and functional items. My friends come into my new gorgeous kitchen with natural and LED lighting and give it delighted praise. I'm here to say you can trust Miller's Builders to do the job right with friendly helpful attitudes. And the price was towards the lower end of the 4 bids I received before making my decision. Honestly, I miss these guys.

Millers Builders did a phenomenal job on our project, which was converting a 1-car garage into an…read moreADU with a full kitchen and bathroom. They also helped us with our front gate and leveling part of our front yard for a parking pad. Throughout the process, Charles was extremely communicative and thorough. He really takes care to understand what details you care about, eliciting feedback every step of the way. He is very friendly and personable, and goes out of his way to make sure the finishing touches are exactly what you're looking for. The team was all super friendly and kind to everyone they encountered, including our neighbors and kids. They were all clearly talented at their trades and did a nice job pulling the whole project together. This team can do anything, and they will do it with a lot of pride and craftsmanship. I would without a doubt not hesitate to work with Charles and his team again, and strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a great contractor.

Can't recommend Aaron Hale enough. He built me a deck with a custom bilco door (hatch) and it's…read morebeautiful and sturdy. Working with him was such a good experience that I choose to have him build me an ADU / backyard office. The office turned out great, and Aaron was a big help managing contractors who did the cement foundation, the electrical, and the painting/drywall.

Aaron replaced our decaying front yard fence in Oakland with a sleek and sturdy redesign. We love…read moreit and even received compliments from the neighbors. Working with Aaron was a treat. We only provided some basic design inspiration and he took care of the rest. His initial quote was very reasonable and accurate. His attention to detail and problem solving skills a joy to behold.

We live in a 100 year old home in Berkeley with original true divided lite casement windows. Over…read moretime they had become dry rotted, drafty, noisy, and in some cases inoperable. They needed to be replaced for the next century. I learned about Murph online last year and reached out. He came by in person to assess the windows and provide an estimate. He gave me a competitive estimate and added us to his queue. He was able to start sooner than expected, which was great. From the first day, his attention to detail and professionalism stood out. He works alone, keeps a spotless work area, is extremely punctual, communicates clearly, and is very thoughtful and considerate in the house. Murph works with a local woodworker who builds the windows using high quality wood, and the finished product is outstanding. These are true one for one reproductions of our originals and they look fantastic. The hardware is beautiful, the glass is significantly upgraded, very strong, and sound resistant, and the weatherproofing system he designed works incredibly well. The house feels warmer, quieter, and more solid than it ever has in the time I have lived here. They are beautiful to look at and the experience of living with them has deepened my appreciation for my home. Murph is a passionate craftsman and he stands by his work. He encouraged us to reach out anytime if something needs an adjustment. He offered to meet with our painters to walk them through best practices for painting the windows, which came primed, and plans to come back afterward to make sure everything was done correctly and that the weatherstripping is reinstalled the right way. He also restored our old front door and brought it back to life. Murph takes real pride in his craft and it shows. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone considering window restoration or replacement in an older home.

Murph is a true craftsman. The quality of his work is unmatched in today's world of cheap…read moremanufacturing and I can't imagine working with anyone else for our 100 year old home. Murph replaced a large arched window, a double hung window, and converted two windows that previously did not open to casement windows for us. The later also uncovered some significant wood rot, which Murph excavated and repaired and it now looks brand new! With each window, Murph took the time to understand what it was we were looking for in terms of window operation and asethics, helping us to pick hardware colors and fittings. In true craftsman fashion, Murph is meticulous about his work. One reviewer commented on how Murph's recommendation for an expensive painter caught them off guard after having shelled out money for their windows, and I can see how this might be an unexpected additional expense, but I truly cannot imagine risking a basic paint job over these gorgeous windows. Murph is extremely thoughtful in who he works with, providing a list of companies he recommends from the get-go. The painters we had come after even commented on their regular partnership with Murph and the quality of his work. The windows Murph replaced for us are the pride and joy of our home and we have received so many compliments from friends and neighbors. In addition to the quality of work, Murph is also just a great human being. He was extremely thoughtful in his use of space during the project, used HEPA filters to keep dust to a minimum, cleaned up after himself every day, and even did thoughtful things like bringing in a package that got delivered while I was out of the house. It's a breath of fresh air to find a person you can trust with your home and I always felt at ease when Murph was around. I cannot recommend Murph enough and already look forward to working with him on future window projects.

We are very happy we used Tinka Construction to remodel our small bathroom and update our kitchen…read more George and his crew are super friendly, clean, and creative at solving transitions between spaces. His team is resourceful and they did not generate excessive work to add cost. For our kitchen / laundry facelift, we updated the flooring, backsplash, lighting, and reconfigured our laundry area. George's crew helped to side vent the dryer which the big box store was unable to do. George gave valuable input on our bathroom design to optimize the small space. He had suggestions for an in-wall toilet, a corner sink, window ledge niche, and talked us out of a doorless shower (thank you!). He knows small spaces very well and was able to place the fixtures in their best locations. George would give us a heads up on our requests that were going to cost more than ~1k. He had some subcontractors come in to help with varying degrees of quality and cleanliness. We are glad he managed the plumbing contractor who had to come back 3 times. His paint jobs varied quite a bit in consistency depending on who was painting. The best part of working with George was that we were expecting our first child, and he worked very hard to complete the project before her due date. To our surprise and delight he totally finished it before she arrived!

George helped us with a complete remodel for our home in Berkeley. He and his crew (Oni, Enrique,…read moreMarvin, Wuillian) are extremely smart, honest, professional and creative. His pricing is also reasonable and transparent. We started with an awkward layout (even no room for fridge in the kitchen!) and ended with a tastefully transformed home: open, modern and feels much more spacious than before. George is patient, transparent, detail oriented (with a special eye for safety!) and always a clever problem solver on behalf of his clients. What he did for our project was too much to list, but I'm attaching a few photos where the end results can speak for itself! Contractors like George is hard to come by and highly sought after in the current environment, we would recommend him to any one who values craftsmanship and quality!

Harvey and his team did an excellent job stabilizing and repairing our outdoor stairs. The stairs…read morewere in really poor shape and felt like they were ready to fall down, so we needed the work done immediately. Harvey was extremely responsive and his crew started quickly. He communicated clearly about what was possible and was honest when the stairs turned out to be in worse condition than first assessed. The team replaced the unsalvageable parts and stabilized the rest, and the workmanship on the parts they replaced looks solid. All-in-all there was only so much they could do given the stairs were built incorrectly and were in very bad condition, but they pulled through and got everything into a safe, workable state. Harvey was also a really nice guy to talk with. Professional, personable, and easy to work with. He kept us informed when the timeline shifted, worked efficiently, and left the area tidy when they finished.

It is so rare to find a contractor who is willing to take on a range of tasks from small to large…read moreand do excellent work on every task. Harvey Varga took on a whole list of things that we needed done--from building a 150-foot fence, building a sidewalk and concrete pad, rebuilding kitchen cabinets to install a dishwasher, putting in a new vent fan, fixing an improperly installed dryer vent, etc. He was very responsive to our initial request for work and had a crew with a couple of days. Each task was given detailed attention and done with perfection. His crews were efficient, competent, thoughtful, and quiet. They were respectful of us, our property, our neighbors, and our dogs, and cleaned up at the end of each day. It was a pleasure to work with Harvey Varga and his crews. We give him and them our highest recommendation particularly for someone who has a mix of small and large jobs. Tom & Virginia

I've hired him a few times for general tasks/repairs throughout the years and have never been…read moredisappointed. He's a strong, dedicated worker with quick, creative problem solving skills. Flexible and understanding when it comes to budget and time constraints. Bluebird Fixit- Friendly and efficient!

My neighbor insisted on these guys. They quoted lower than it cost in the end. They ignored the…read morephotos I gave them of what I wanted. The installed a completely different sized wood. They bought the roughest ugliest boards. They didn't cut them to size so the boards are not lines up. When I complained early on in the project, they said that they can't cut the wood. So if you hire these guys to make you a fence they will literally take whatever they get from the yard and nail it together in two days and you are left with whatever that looks like forever. Nothing is even. Plus, they charged us an extra $500 for one more section of fence and because they didn't want to dig the dirt away in the planter, we were left to complete the fence on our own. If I could afford to tear it down and start over, I would.

We went to Integrity Painting after a very bad experience with a scam company that slapped on paint…read morewithout shaving off the old peeling paint, left large areas with streaks of primer showing through, refused to do repairs to stucco and wood specified in their contract and more. Integrity did a fantastic job fixing all the problems and ensuring a high quality paint job. They were considerate, efficient, and cleaned everything up thoroughly each day. They did a very professional job. Octavio, the site supervisor, came out regularly to oversee the work, and they completed the job more quickly than expected, so Benjamin, the owner, reviewed the work, and gave us an appropriate rebate on the contracted price. We highly recommend Integrity Painting and Contracting - they lived up to their name!

We have done at least 6-7 projects with Integrity Paint at our house…read more Simply put: we go to them for everything. Large-scale, small-scale...whatever we need. Ben, Octavio, and team are reliable, responsible, and punctual. Also, they are just generally nice, friendly, respectful guys to have around the house. They take pride in their work, always deliver top notch, detail-oriented outcomes, and they are clean. Their pricing is transparent and fair. They don't try and upsell you on things you don't need. For example, there was something we wanted the team to do that was actually an easy thing my wife and I could have done. Ben told us that and then gave us some tips for how we could do it. That's the kind of trust that makes you go back to someone again and again. Projects the team has done for us: - Garage remodel - Basement remodel - Wall crack repairs - Exterior fascia and roofing repairs - Outdoor shed - Multiple interior and exterior paint jobs - Mounting and other small odd jobs Below is a before and after picture of our garage just to give you a sense of how good they are.