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Dylan and the boys at Fresh Coat are the best! I can't say enough good things about this Compnay…read more They were always on time and it was service with a smile. The Quality of the redwood products is outstanding. Beautiful redwood lumber. The wood is good. From the first time we spoke, to the amazing friendly staff, to the final check these guys pride themselves in quality and customer service.

Our two new gates, gorgeous and substantial, are a pleasure to see and open. We've had them for a…read morefew weeks now and still every time I pass through them, I applaud myself for having found FCR Fence & Deck and having had the wisdom to move forward with their company. From beginning to end the experience was great. I'd reached out to multiple companies, planning to take numerous bids, but amazingly found that few were unresponsive. FCR on the other hand was quick to respond to my inquiry on their website Contact page and were quick to set up the estimate appointment. The downside was I needed to wait two weeks. In the meantime I met the Project Manager from another company and was pleased with the experience, except that I never received a bid even though we texted several times. Rob Quinlan from FCR was similarly on time, but his amiability, professionalism, and communication, both in person and in subsequent texts, set him apart. He has excellent follow through, too, as our gates attest! He also really knows the ins and out of gates. When I said I wanted ours to be pushed open from the street side, Rob asked if we had a pool. It turns out that if one has a swimming pool, the gate legally has to swing out to the street. Rob explained that pulling a heavy gate is harder for little kids than pushing it, making it less likely they can access a backyard and drown! I was so impressed with Rob that I told him then and there that I wanted to move ahead with FCR. I received the quote and a contract later that day. It showed the options for the two different types of Redwood. Rob had explained that the photos one sees of beautiful fences are always made of the more expensive wood, from the heart of the tree. I had said that was the one I wanted, but it was still great to see options and prices laid out. I was able to sign the contract electronically. It was another two weeks before the actual installation, but the day of the work was fast and smooth. The crew and Rob arrived separately and on time. We all discussed every detail afresh, this time with Hector and Paco weighing in with their own expertise. There was some discussion among the men as to how and where to install the posts for the new double gate so that it would stay strong for the long term. I was consulted as well and made it clear that longevity and easy operation were paramount to me. I also mentioned that I was nervous about the possibility of there being a pipe to the house in that area, one that was private and therefore not marked by the utility companies. (Rob had done his company's legal duty of arranging the 8-1-1 Dig Ticket ahead of the work day). Rob took me seriously and walked out to the sidewalk, saw that there was indeed a drainage outlet there and told Hector to dig slowly and attentively. Rob left for the day and Hector and Paco got to work. Hector did find the water pipe about 12" down, right where the post was supposed to go. He had me come out and see the situation. He gave me two options: place the post over the pipe, in which case it would lack endurance for the long term, or go two feet down in the hole he had already dug closer to the house. I opted for the deep hole and the reliable fence. I was glad to have been consulted. I was grateful for Hector's having found the pipe without damaging it. Both gates and the small fence surrounding them were completed between 8am and 3pm. The areas were all cleaned up. Hector had me come out and assess the work. The gates have easy and sturdy hardware on them. They open and close with ease, swinging into the backyard as specified. They're attractive, substantial, and show every sign of enduring. I knew from the good communication that I could simply hand the check to Hector. Rob was going to come by to make sure I was happy but I said I was exceedingly pleased and insisted he didn't need to. He followed up with a text nevertheless to double check and I gave him a glowing, detailed review. Later that day I received an invoice showing I had paid. I couldn't be any happier than to have trusted this work to FCR Fence & Deck.

G & G Deck and Fence

(143 reviews)

We just had a fence replaced by G & G. Great pricing, efficient and great communication. I would…read morehighly recommend them.

I had a great experience with G & G Deck & Fence. The consultation went well, and although there…read morewas a small mix-up at first, Ben quickly cleared things up and made sure everything was on track. Scheduling was easy, and they arrived right on time. Ben came with his crew, introduced everyone, and they got straight to work. They removed the old fence and installed the new one efficiently. The entire 24-foot fence project took just over four hours. We had received another quote from a handyman that was significantly higher and did not include a warranty. G & G Deck & Fence's pricing was very reasonable, and the fact that their work is backed by a warranty gave us added confidence. The quality of the work is excellent--the fence looks clean, sturdy, and very well built. Overall, I'm very happy with the results and would definitely use them again and recommend them to others.

Craftsman Decks

(38 reviews)

I can't say enough positive things about Dan! He did an amazing job building my decks and…read moreinstalling a handrail along the stairs next to my garage. He has an amazing work ethic and is so tidy! His attention to detail is top notch as well. My favorite part of my deck is my new bar counter. I knew I wanted it but had no idea how to make it happen. Dan saw my vision and made it better than I hoped! My only complaint is that now that the deck looks so amazing, I feel like I need to paint the house!

From Day 1, working with Dan and Craftsman Decks was truly a great experience. Dan is responsive,…read morepractical, and an expert when it comes to all things decks. Our second-story elevated deck needed a major repair. When we spoke to a few other companies, they all said that we needed a full rebuild. But not Dan. He assessed the work carefully, examined the drawings, and said he could do the repair. He was fair and transparent with the cost and clear about the scope of work. When the job began, Dan and his team, Ksen and Chris, were thoughtful and efficient with their approach. They made lots of progress quickly, and explained each step in detail. Dan really went above and beyond helping me navigate the inspection process. We wanted to make a few changes from the original drawings that required a revision. Dan worked with our architect, handled the inspectors, and helped get our deck approved and permitted. He was careful and detailed, communicated well throughout the whole process, and the work was top tier. I highly recommend Craftsman Decks. Elite work, trustworthy and reliable, fair and transparent, and will go the extra mile. Give them all the stars!

Metal Solutions Ironworks

4.7

(18 reviews)

Alex was clear, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. He took care to understand our unique situation and…read moredemonstrated clear knowledge and experience. We trust him and will hire Alex again. Thank you!

Carlos responded quickly and showed up at my house earlier than expected which worked out great…read more After the measurement, Carlos said he will have the estimate by evening. Evening came and went, and a day passed. So I sent a reminder text. Nothing. Another day passed. Nothing. Why do they come out wasting both of our times only to ghost me?

Santos Hernandez

(109 reviews)

Professional Fair pricing…read more Quality work Finished in on time Definitely would use him again

My family couldn't be happier with the results. We had a large deck with two staircases built and…read morethe entire experience and outcome exceeded our expectations. The builders did a beautiful job and their attention to detail was great. As a small example, I love how they cut the hogwire on the stair's railing to remain parallel with the rest of the deck. I've seen other builders who angle the wire with the stairs which ends up looking weird. They provided great input along the way, both practical and aesthetic which helped us with specific design outcomes. They even demolished and filled an old water pit which was a hazard for our kids and also affecting water runoff. Santos was prompt and communicative and he gave us the confidence to move forward. I am very grateful they finished this project quickly knowing we are expecting a new baby (today actually). They genuinely made our house feel more like a home with this project and I recommend 100%. Thank you!

IVS Fences & Iron Works

(70 reviews)

Make a list of the qualities you'd like in your chosen contractor and IVS Fences and Ironworks…read moremeets them all: Responsive, Prompt, Well-organized, Skilled, Detailed, Reasonably priced. Based in his work on my railing project, Ignacio and his team at IVS has my highest commendation.

I requested a quote from IVS for a large fence project and it was a bit difficult to iron out the…read moredetails with IVS. Ignacio, who came for the site visit and identified himself as the owner, was very easy to communicate with both in person and over the phone. However, Jackie, (not clear to me if she's the co-owner or Ignacio's wife) finalizes pricing and pretty much runs the show. For our project, we had picked IVS to do the work, but the price kept increasing by thousands of dollars. I asked to speak with Ignacio since these changes were inconsistent with what I discussed with him and put them week above our other quotes, but Jackie said that's not necessary since she decides the pricing. They also charge tax on materials, which no other fencers do (since they're already paying tax to Home Depot, etc.). These business practices felt disingenuous to me and like bait and switch. I've had issues in the past with businesses like this that once the work begins they'll change order you again and ask for more money. So we did not use them. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range and IVS was around $12K. All were licensed and bonded. We went with the lowest quote and are extremely happy with our fence.

RCO General Construction

(83 reviews)

Our deck was embarrassing. It was 40 years old and looked every bit of it - peeling red paint, wood…read morethat had been patched and repainted so many times it was basically held together by stubbornness, sagging lattice skirting underneath, and a pathway that was on its last legs. A former coworker had recommended Roberto on Yelp, so I called him right away. We went through the whole planning process together, got aligned on the design and materials - and then life happened and we just weren't quite ready financially to pull the trigger. Roberto was completely gracious about it. No pressure, no attitude, just patience. When we were finally ready to go, he picked right back up where we left off and his team came in and got it done. That kind of professionalism set the tone for the whole project. When his crew got into the build and found issues - and on a 40-year-old deck, they found a few - Roberto would come find me, show me what they'd discovered, explain what needed to happen, and just handle it. No surprises on the bill, no drama. Straight communication and solid work from start to finish. The finished deck is beautiful. These guys take pride in their work and it shows in every detail. If you're on the fence, just call him. You won't regret it.

We absolutely love our new deck and working with Roberto and his team was wonderful. We got…read moremultiple bids to replace our deck and settled on Roberto because he was so thoughtful during the free estimate and the cost was affordable. Turns out that was a great indication of the communication and care the team put into the project. Roberto asked just the right number of questions to make sure the deck would be what we wanted, and he and his team made smart decisions so that the final product was even better than what we had imagined. Could not be happier with the project!

Decks By Woodmasters

(53 reviews)

Another missing followup by Michael Persky. Always prefer t say nothing if deficit in response but…read morethis is simply dropping the ball on an important deck replacement/repair/re/build. Certainly wish Michael & Veronica the best, but can't comment on a non response & hard to endorse after a month elapsed.

I had Michael replace an old wooden deck that had become rotten with a new one made of composite…read more The whole experience was positive from start to finish. Michael's team arrived promptly, removed the old deck, and built a new frame that is far sounder and protected than the old one. He provided many samples to help us choose the best composite plank and we were very happy with the result. Finally, he did a lot of really nice work on a railing that turned out much nicer than we had imagined. We are very happy with the end result and expect our beautiful new deck to last many years.

Reuben Borg Fence

4.5

(1.2k reviews)

We hired this company to do some repairs at my mom's house. The fence posts were rotting and we…read morethought we were going to need to replace the entire fence but the estimator, Elle, recommended buddy post repairs. She thoroughly explained the process with us and guided us every step of the way. We're very pleased with the service and their professionalism.

Reuben and Saul from Borg fence repaired a severely leaning fence for us. They were courteous,…read moreprofessional, and did a great job. Thank you Reuben and Saul!

Custom Exteriors

4.3

(382 reviews)

We had all our windows replaced with Anlin Delmar dual pane windows from Custom Exteriors 14 years…read more(2012) ago. Never knew about life time warranty until last month, one of the window cracked. We didn't have any receipt or anything, just an email we did 14 years ago. We just contacted the company on their website and amazingly, they have the record by the address. The service department was so helpful, they contacted us and contacted the manufacturer to set up appointment with the case number to get it replaced. The windows were replaced 14 years ago in one day and we had many custom sized windows. The amazing thing is they know exactly which window that cracked by us describing the location of the window. Anlin Delmar (Milgard) called us and setup the appointment. They came and replaced the windows in a few hours. It was amazing and we're extremely happy. Now we know, go with the best and reputable company like Custom Exteriors and a good manufacturer like Anlin Delmar to have after service years after the work is done. Would we recommend Custom Exteriors and Anlin Delmar? The answer is obvious, YES.

Custom Exteriors replaced all the windows of my condo. They were on time, efficient, neat, and…read moreprofessional. My house stays warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Hire My Husband

4.5

(96 reviews)

Your quote and invoice were e-mailed to you. It was paid with my check number 3594, on 3/25/2022,…read morefor $572.02. It was less than the $625 quote because I provided my own primer and paint. It is very obvious from the unsatisfactory appearance that your employee lied to me and never applied the primer. He also agreed to use fiberglass tape because paper drywall tape has a tendency to bubble if not properly applied, which it has now. Moreover, the cause for drywall tape bubbling or cracking is almost always not enough mud under the tape or too much mud on top. This was not the professional job I expected.

Needed to have drywall work done after a plumbing fix. The worker (Alan) was helpful with advice,…read moreworked quickly and yet also did a very thorough job of patching multiple holes in the wall, then texturing and finally painting. The overall project came out better than I had anticipated. I have used Hire My Husband multiple times and will continue to do so.

Glass & Windows Specialist

(54 reviews)

I had two windows that needed replacement glass. I got five quotes, all from businesses that had…read moremany 5 start review on Yelp. They were all over the map in terms of price, but all seemed pretty high (one place quoted me $3600!! Crazy). Then I got the quote from Glass & Windows Specialist, and it was so much lower than the other places that I thought there must be a catch. I went through all their reviews and saw how many people had positive feedback, so I decided to try it out. So glad I did! My windows were fixed within a week, and everything looks great! Speedy service, painless process (they were able to give me an estimate based on photos, rather than having to take time from my day to schedule an in-person assessment), excellent results. As a female homeowner this is one of the few times that I feel like no one was trying to pull one over on me. I was just given a fair price and great service. I would *definitely* hire again for any future glass needs.

I had my sliding door glass broken (see pictures) and need it repaired. Ramadane helped me get it…read morefixed and I cannot recommend him enough. He came by very quickly to give me a free estimate and very patiently explained the options with tempered glass, with film on each side. His price was cheaper than others and the ones that seemed cheaper turned out more expensive when you asked about the options. The price aside, he was very professional, honest, and did such a great job that I can't tell the difference with the new door!

Crockett Rodeo Glass

4.6

(11 reviews)

Fast response to my initial request and they came to measure within a couple days. The service…read moreitself was attentive, and Dominic kept me well apprised of the manufacturers timeline. Once the materials arrived, they worked with our schedule and had quick and professional turnaround. Their prices are competitive and overall, I appreciated supporting a family operation. We love our new shower! Definitely recommend.

Crockett Rodeo glass was great to work with. They were very responsive to my yelp message and lined…read moresomething up right away to come and look at our window that had broken. The quote was a very fair price to replace the glass. The whole process was very quick from ordering the glass and installation. Dominic was very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them.

Affordable Roofing Systems

(74 reviews)

Affordable Roofing replaced our entire roof and installed new gutters. We were very happy with Van…read moreand his team since they provided a true one-stop shop, i.e., removing existing solar panels and replacing them on the new roof, replacing rotten wood, and doing paint touch-up. The pricing was totally transparent. I knew exactly what would be fixed cost and what would be 'time and materials.' Communication throughout was excellent and the team had a great work ethic.

Kelly did the roof on my first house in Martinez. He and his crew were professional, timely,…read moreprovided a good price and most importantly of all local. 9.5 years later, I sold my house and the roof inspector said that our roof did not have a single issue. So when I bought my new place a few months ago, we did not hesitate to call Kelly again. Honestly a bit shocked at the price increase, but what hasn't increased in price. Kelly's crew did a great job again.

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Joe I.

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2

10

16 years ago

Bumble Bee Construction has been providing service to the Contra Costa area for the past 10+ years. We provide various services such as custom new decks, replacement of existing decks, fences, exterior stairs, trellises, remodels, siding, additions, dry rot and bathroom remodels. Bumble Bee Construction is your licensed contractor which is insured and bonded. We provide free estimates and we work around your schedule. read more

Shirley I.

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5

3

6 years ago

Bumblebee Construction did an amazing job for our outdoor living area. They installed our Talavera tile exactly how we wanted, even used some of their suggestions, and it came out beautifully. They also did a free standing pool deck with a built in standing shower. It is very sturdy and is an upgrade to our home. Thank you Bumblebee Construction for making our outdoor living enjoyable. read more

Kathleen Y.

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2

0

6 years ago

So glad we choose Bumble Bee to replace our old back fence. Their work is impeccable. Our new fence is a work of art. The crew tore down the old fence and set the new posts in concrete on Saturday and built the whole 70 ft. fence on Sunday. There were challenges navigating the uphill grade on our lot and they were totally up to the task. We absolutely LOVE our new fence. read more

Pete M.

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0

8 years ago

To all looking for patio, add-ons, awnings, fencing, plumbing, et al. I strongly recommend Joe Interiano & his crew. They worked on my rental re-directing plumbing under the house and, at my residence, did a top notch job of removing my old back patio & repouring a gorgeous new cement patio & new awning. HARD WORK DONE BEAUTIFULLY. read more

Thupten D.

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4

35

6 years ago

I like the owner of this construction company. His name is Joe and he seems a very nice guy. Joe agreed to do some of our projects and then within two days he came back with his guys to start the project. read more

P F.

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10 months ago

We haven't had anything done yet. We're at the measuring part. We are putting up a pergola read more

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