Chao was fast, friendly and professional. He helped us take care of an urgent issue same day. We will definitely work with him again in the future. read more

I want to be as fair as I possibly can be in writing this review, giving Mr. Chaojun every benefit of the doubt. What I expect from a contractor or painter is that they act with autonomy to complete a job. Clear communication was certainly at a minimum with Mr. Chaojun and he solicited my involvement on a continuous basis. Pricing was not laid out in a manner that gave me a clear idea what the total would be at the end of the job. Working with him was like flying on Spirit Airlines. You want a coke? $5 extra. You want a smile? $5 extra. I was very happy he was ultimately able to get the paint on the walls but wish I would have done the job myself. I needed a painter to finish up a walk-in closet, two small bathrooms and a medium sized bedroom and the hallway. I initially saw Mr. Chaojun's ad on craigslist and followed it to his Yelp page. I was drawn to many pictures he posted. I was especially encouraged by the straight lines between the trim and the walls. Since I'm preparing the room for a high-end renter, I wanted things to look very good. Mr. Chaojun was very businesslike on the phone, and I described my needs. He quoted me $250/room which sounded very fair. I was to buy the paint. He made no suggestion, so I bought Kelly Moore. I also told him that two of the walls of two of the rooms were already painted and needed very little work. Day One: He arrived on time. He is clean and has a businesslike manner. He brought along an assistant, and they got right to work. There was no talk about price or upcharges, he just got down to business with what I said I needed. I checked in on them after an hour or so and his assistant was painting over parts of the light switch covers. They don't use painter's tape, although I provided it. I also pointed out a few drips that were coagulating here and there. Apparently, the helper didn't like my input and left the jobsite. Halfway through the day, he explains to me that door jams are an additional charge. (I began to feel the bait and switch.) If you don't have a total, how can you agree to it before work starts? Why didn't we talk about this before you started working? I agreed to the extra $400. As he continued, he painted over nail patches that had not yet been sanded. I don't know why he didn't ask me about them, if there was going to be a problem or additional charge for light prep, I would have been open to that. I ended up having to follow him around and sand down the patches myself. I noticed many, many areas of wall that did not have complete and even coats of paint. He has his own technique for "cutting in" corners and around the tops and bottoms of walls that seems rushed and does not deposit even coats of paint. He told me not to worry about it, that he was a "professional" and did not need advice; to trust him regarding the finished product. By the end of the day, I was not at all confident that the job would be completed. I sent him an email outlining my concerns. He told me not to worry, that I would be happy with the completed paint job. Day Two: We had a brief discussion in the morning, and I reiterated my concerns. I walked through the job with him and pointed out many of the issues demonstrated in the photos. Mr. Chaojun bantered around the word, "Professional" several times. The definition of a professional is someone who maintains a high level of skill and standards. They also participate in continuous training. Trust me, I'm no "Tool-Time" handyman. When I can do a better job than the person I hire; there is a problem. I was on the verge of firing him because I had very little confidence in his abilities. I imagined myself, paint roller in hand, filling in all the missed areas he failed to paint. (And that's exactly what happened) He let me know that he had used the paint marked "Bathroom" instead of the paint marked "Walls" for the bedroom walls. Oh well, it looked good enough, so I let it slide. Two days into the job, he told me he would have to re-assess the cost of painting the door trim because, "That's very hard work." Long story short: There was a lot of input from me on day two. I went around the house more than four times pointing out patches of uncovered wall. He complained about the quality of the paint. He told me he decided he wasn't going to paint the trim around the doors. (I frankly think that was his best idea, otherwise this review would be even longer) There were two areas of tile that had paint splotches on them. He continually told me he would fix things and then I would find the next thing that was unfinished or improperly completed. I was really frustrated playing supervisor to our "professional" painter. I paid him the $1250 we had originally agreed to and was happy to be free of him. C- read more

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i have worked with many contractor/painter before , so I have many experience knowing what is right Quality for the right pay I have worked with Chao on various projects before for extensive painting work and I was satisfied with his job. Like many other painters i worked with, I always know at the end there is a touch up day for refinement and corrections. This is an unspoken understanding that any experienced owner (like I ) would have with their painters (like Chao). Examples of cut in on uneven texture walls that Chao has done for me, see photos. read more

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I hired Chao to help me refinish a bathroom in a rental property in Oakland , he was nice enough to help pick a durable vanity if I happened to have an abusive tenants, replaced an old exhaust fan, repainted the entire bathroom with some mildewy resistant paints , also re-caulked the bathtub! He is detailed with his work even for a rental. Highly recommend. Fantastic works! read more

Chao helped me to refinish the kitchen for my studio talent. I got a 96" counter with a 24" sink. The counter is just perfect for single talent, the wall color is warm and pretty light rose color it's just exactly what I describe to him. He also choose the materials with me, and advise me to finish the design. Chao is a very nice and patience person.He is very easy to talk with and so helpful if you don't know anything about construction and the materials. He explained the steps, like how he do it and why he need to do that, also taught me a lot of skills to keep the interior last longer. He recommend me Vinyl flooring because it is easy to clean and and last longer than the wood one and the price is more easier for me. I would recommend this guy to others because he is one of the best kitchenette is bay. For reference : the paint is From Kelly Moore "snip of tannin 41". It took about a month to finish and the price is reasonable. read more

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I've decided to do some remodeling at home for a better living environment & found this great local. After researching and yelping around I found this establishment on Yelp. I decided to give Chao a text & asked what services he had to offer. He does painting, carpentry, repairs & other services. His response were quick and professional. He would ask for photos of what needed to be done and would give advices and suggestions regarding what can be done. Since I've decided to do some remodeling/upgrading I started with the restroom. I had him caulk the tub & repaint it over. He has also helped me build a wooden slide for my washer/dryer. It was made from scratch! This man is talented and efficient especially during this pandemic. He knows exactly what he is doing and get things done right. Highly recommend. Great service & efficient. read more

Chao did an excellent job mounting my large flatscreen TV to the wall. He was able to fit me in his schedule the same day. I didn't have to worry and the job was in good hands. I live on a hill so my walls were not exactly level, but he was able to make it work nicely. read more

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Chao has helped me with several painting projects and continues to exceed my expectations. For each painting project, he thoroughly explained his process and helped me picked out paint. He is a caring man that pays attention to details and always delivers quality work. After each job, he told me he would be back in 2 days for missed spots and touch ups. He is a man of his words and followed through. I highly recommend Chao and thank you for all that your do ! read more

So excited for our new entrance staircase! Found Chao through yelp's review and had him fix and re-paint our entrance staircase. He did an excellent job in terms of quality and time. Reasonable priced, easy to communicate with and professional in what he does. I highly recommend him for any form of home improvement service. read more

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Chao has completed several painting jobs at our office . We are very pleased with the quality of the painting. He is efficient , tidy and pays attention to details. He has also built "box " enclosures to cover some unsightly pipes at various locations - I have since recommended him to several friends who got him to work on their home painting . They are also very satisfied with his work . read more

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I have utilized Chaojun for 3 fairly small projects around my home. He has always been very responsive and on time. His work was always completed according to my expectations. read more

I've had a horrible experience with hiring handymen and I am so relieved to have found Chaojun. He worked quickly, quietly, and was very respectful! He even took his shoes off without us having to ask, in our Asian household. He was able to hang 4 mirrors and repair a door jamb that was misaligned...in addition to putting up a curtain rod. He was able to do this quickly and with very minimal direction. Our house is an all-female household and the value of finding a trustworthy person into our house holds so much value. read more

Extremely unprofessional and rude. Does not treat people with respect. I posted on Nextdoor asking for painter recommendations when my original painter backed out last minute and Chaojun reached out saying he offers such services and to provide photos. I sent him photos, he asked what my previous painted quoted me, I told him and he simply said, "Ok goodbye." I asked if he will give me a quote and he said, "No, because you won't want me." I responded back, "Okay, very rude," and he proceeded to tell me to f**k off. read more

I do NOT recommend this person. He is rude and racist. Don't waste your time and go with someone else. He didn't even give a quote and told me to fuck off and doesn't think 1 Star will do anything cuz he already has a 5 star. Well then, there goes one customer. With his attitude, I doubt he'll be able to keep customers. If you have money and time to waste then reach out to him. read more

Very pleased with this business in every way. Able to work with my budget, excellent work, trustworthy, and kind. I live in a 100 year old house that had tons of cracks in the plaster walls -- Chao was able to make them all look like new again! My home is renewed! read more

Great experience with Chao! I needed book shelves installed and he came highly recommended. Communications are incredible easy, with quick response. Chao is incredibly professional and easy to work with and provides an exceptional service. Especially during COVID, Chao showed up with a mask to ensure everyone is safe. I worked with Chao on multiple occasions and each time was happy with the result and price. I will definitely use him again for future projects. read more

Shockingly rude and a little scary! I found him and attempted to hire him on Thumbtack. He said he was "coming now". Very confusing call and texts, then 10 mins later, he cancelled. The work-scope was the same as posted in the ad. There were no additions or subtractions. He wanted twice the rate requested as any other professional. Work was just completed by another for $165 in 2 hours. T&M upon completion. He wanted $300-$400 over two days. Demanded payment IN-FULL, in advance of work. I owned a construction company for years. This is not how this is done. I offered to cover materials and pay for services upon job completion. In our first phone interaction I asked what his accepted payment methods were and asked to confirm the scope of work. He said that was "too many questions", "people don't ask that" in a call where he called me irate because I had reviewed him negatively on Thumbtack. The just of that call was that I feel he is rude, unprofessional and not of integrity. In reading other 1 star reviews, this seems to be a pattern of recent times. He contacted me countless times requesting to come do the work. I have declined. I have text threads to verify. I would never hire him. He has now contacted me so many times I had to report the harassment to the police and Thumbtack. read more

DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE, UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE MET WITH EXTREME RACISM AND UNPROFESSIONALISM!!! I gave him an estimate of what I was looking for to have some remodeling and cabinets painted in our place and instead of telling me a quote or giving me more information about his services, he told me to "fuck off" and told me he did not want to work with the "damn Chinese." Not quite sure what prompted this level of unprofessionalism in a business and for someone who only has 5 yelp reviews, should not be bragging about being a 5 start service. read more

Chaojun is fantastic. He has done several home improvement projects and really cares about his work and quality. It shows. He has a very wide range of abilities, with super technical 'know-how' including electrical installation. I highly recommend him without hesitation. If I ran a small business, I'd hire him in a second. I plan to have him return for more projects. Thanks Chaojun for making my home better! read more

Chaojun did an amazing job unclogging my sink. I had worked for 2 days trying to get it to drain, and he came with the right tool and did the job cleanly and efficiently. I will definitely reach out in the future for any additional home projects! read more