Things changed and we ended up using Edwin and his crew for this project! The other contractor we were going to work with gave us a funny feeling and we decided to give Edwin a call back to see if he was still interested in the project. When I reached out to him again, he immediately stopped by to talk about our goals and vision for the repairs and overall look. He gave me a very competitive updated quote, and generally put me and my husband at ease about the project. We really felt like it was collaboration where we were able to go back and forth with ideas. Edwin and his crew were always making great suggestions to help things look their best and be the most functional. I wanted to do some of the painting and finishing work myself (trying to be handy/creative) and got several great tips from Edwin and his crew. Every day they arrived on time and kept the work area so clean and tidy. We loved working with them and will be sure to use Edwin again for our future projects! read more

I appreciated him coming out to assess my project, but he never followed up with the quote he said he would provide. I understand schedules get busy, but a quick update would have been appreciated. I set aside time for the visit, and without any follow-through, it felt like wasted time. Disappointing experience. read more

Edwin and his team are great and I'm very happy with their work. My next door neighbor hired them years ago to rebuild the fence between our houses. When I decided to fix the fence and gates on the other side of my house I called Edwin. I also asked him to build a new gate on my driveway. They all look great! When I realized he also does waterproofing work, I showed him my living room window that was leaking. He was able to fix it without replacing the window and now there's no more leaking. I'm happy about that since it sounds like it will be a rainy winter. Thank you to Edwin and his crew, Antonio and Alfredo. They were very pleasant to work with and I would happily hire them again. read more

I want to give a shout out to Edwin who came and did an inspection for me. I had to fire a contractor for bad work and Edwin came to provide a written evaluation. He went over industry standards with me. He was professional, gave great advice and is truly human-centered. I can see he has a lot of integrity and pride in his work, business, and community. Thanks Edwin! read more

Edwin is a very experienced builder. He was able to diagnose our years-long water infiltration issue in a brief visit. His team started work in the next week and the whole job was professionally done after four days. He knows every aspect of residential construction and can come up with creative solutions for whatever issues you're having. He handled three issues on our property--a back-up sump pump, a downspout that was bringing water back into our house instead of to the street, and some washout from underneath one corner of our foundation from years of rainwater running where it shouldn't. He also repaired a mudsill that was damage by rats. My family is very pleased with Edwin's work and are feeling confident that future rains won't lead to more interior damage in the future. read more

Edwin was great. Super responsive, super pro. He installed a french drain for us and did some high quality work. I was not in town for the project and Edwin made it really easy for me to track progress. Really happy with the overall work and experience with Edwin! read more

We hired Edwins's team to perform a structural retrofit project. Edwin communicated very well, considered my input on the materials, and provided very cometitive price. The project was done within 2 days as promised, and we would definitely consider Edwin and his team for our future projects. read more

But not come out and provide an estimate on the work that I was requesting prefer to have everything sent online which I found to be very inaccurate read more

We needed a small job done on our garage foundation and ER provided one of the more reasonable estimates for structural contractors. Choosing them ended up being a great decision. Not only was our foundation replacement done quickly and to good quality, Edwin also stepped in to help us work with the city permitting office when our engineering team proved to be unhelpful. Except for a minor misunderstanding regarding the engineering drawings, Edwin and his team did a great job and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done in compliance with the city. I strongly recommend ER Home Improvement for foundation work and will be using them again myself if I need any work in the future. read more

Edwin and his team came to our rescue after the torrential rains during the spring of 2023 caused our lower level to flood. He worked quickly to put in a short-term solution that kept the water out for the remainder of the season, then later in the summer when we were starting a large landscaping project, he completed a comprehensive french drain system around the perimeter of our house. Edwin was able to collaborate with our landscaping team to develop the best design that would integrate with our plan and the two crews were able to work alongside each other seamlessly, even finding some efficiencies in doing both projects at once. Frequent communication and a clear plan and sequence of work made things easier for everyone. Everything was finished when expected. I'm so much more confident going into the next rainy season thanks to Edwin's expertise! read more

Edwin was quick to respond to my request for an inspection of my kitchen floor. I had noticed the hardwood was sagging in an area that previously housed a sub-floor furnace, which had been removed two years earlier. During his inspection, Edwin discovered that the company that removed the furnace had made cuts in a support beam and stitched it back together with metal braces. He explained that while it might hold, there was a risk it could eventually fail. After the inspection, he promptly provided a quote and followed up with a detailed contract. Once we scheduled the work, Edwin and his team were fast and efficient. Our crawl space is tight, but they managed to raise and brace the floor, dig holes, pour cement, and reinforce the new support beam -- all in short order. The job took just two days, and now, several weeks later, the floor is level, firm, and, most importantly, safe. Communication with Edwin was easy and professional throughout. Highly recommend. read more

Edwin and team did great work on our basement / crawlspace adding much needed support beams for the main floor, re-engineering our drainage system, and upgrading an outdated sump pump. Highly recommend! read more

Edwin and his team is a godsend. They do tremendous work, very punctual, painting is meticulous and they care about your needs. You have to call Edwin if you need a general contractor. read more

I called Edwin about dry rot in the house siding and trim. He had time in his schedule so he came over that day and described the scope of work and estimated cost. He and his crew did quality work. They fixed some other problems found once the rotted siding and trim were removed. They left the site clean. The siding and trim now look good as new. Rod C read more

Noticed our floor was sinking one awful day. Discovered that previous owner's had "fixed" the foundation of my house only aesthetically, and that 4 key support columns were sinking and leaning sideways. I interviewed multiple contractors, and am incredibly happy we went with Edwin. His crew got started promptly, and worked professionally and were pleasant to chat with. Edwin explained how foundation support columns such as mine are supposed to be built, and also pointed out that the seismic retrofit that was done in our crawlspace was woefully inadequate. Edwin's team replaced the faulty support columns and completed the seismic retrofit on time, and on budget. I will absolutely be calling Edwin back when it is time to do any more work on my house. Highly recommend these guys. read more

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I had a couple of leaks in our home and called a Villatoro Construction to do some waterproofing. I thought the job was completed only to see water intrusion again after the rain in both places! It was very disappointing to see the leak wasn't fixed properly. I didn't want to use them again, so my wife and I decided to look elsewhere and are very happy to have found ER Home Improvements! Edwin has been very forthcoming and honest with me from the start. His crew was very friendly and not only did they solve our water leak issue, he was courteous enough to give me a call after the first rain which took place a few weeks later just to make sure there was no more leaks. I thought that was a true honest contactor who stands by his work. I highly recommend E R Home Improvement for any scope of work whether it's water infiltration or just general "home improvement" (no pun intended) work. I liked working with Edwin so much that I called him to fix a retaining wall issue in my backyard along our fence line. He went above and beyond and go the work done in a few hours and even did some additional minor work that I had pointed out to them to see if they could take care of (which they did without any problems). read more

We were in desperate need of help. The recent rains had turned our backyard into a muddy mess. For fear that we'd have a mudslide, we called Edwin based on the positive reviews we saw on Yelp. He was able to visit that day and provided a consultation and quote in a matter of hours. He immediately got to work due to the severity of issues. Edwin and his crew worked through the rain to ensure the water in our yard drained properly and that the hill didn't further erode. He went above and beyond- clearing and removing mud, installing netting and a drain to correct the issue previously caused by another contractor. He was professional, friendly and easy to work with. He patiently answered all our questions, even stopping by over the weekend (in the rain) to check on the project. The job was completed on time and our backyard is in much better shape. We will definitely work with Edwin in the spring for the next phase and would recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled contractor. read more

Edwin Ramirez came out to give me a bid on my three story stucco house that needed waterproofing, painting, and a lot of crack repair. After I decided to go forward with the job, Edwin kept me up-to-date on the start time ( It was raining a lot). His crew did a wonderful job. The house really looks fantastic. The crew came when they said they would and were very pleasant to work with. read more

Edwin remodeled our bathroom and we are very happy with the result. Here was the scope of his work: Removed existing tile, plumbing, plaster, subfloor, vanity, and medicine cabinet Sistered new framing on to rotted joists and applied epoxy to seal off the dry rot Installed a new subfloor Framed a tub surround and installed a drop-in tub Installed cement board and drywall Installed floor and wall tile Painted the walls and preexisting built-in cabinets Installed a wall-mounted sink (and associated framing behind to support it) Installed a mirror Pros: Had good followthrough until the end, making sure that the project was picture perfect Always answered his phone and was highly available by text Was able to work on a couple of Saturdays to help us make our extremely tight timeline Was committed to going the extra mile to ensure that we were happy and felt like it was a job well done Assigned two workers to the project every day who worked fast. They were constantly in action and the changes every day were dramatic. I am still impressed with how much they were able to get done. Was able to schedule within a reasonable timeframe, unlike some of those contractors who are not available for months and months. Overall nice guy; easy to talk to and work with Cons: Installed floor to ceiling cement board and then installed the bath tub, which is the wrong way to do it. The right way to do it would have been to run the cement board to the top of the flange (overhanging) so that water that made it to the cement board (which we waterproofed with RedGard) would run down into the tub. As a result, we were forced to install another layer of cement board on top, which led to inconveniences down the road with the finish plumbing (valves were too deep). That being said, Edwin did take ownership of the problem and came on Saturday to fix it. read more

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Discovered some pretty bad dry rot in one of the posts for our home and Edwin was one of the few contractors that returned my call and had time to come out. Was pleasantly surprised at the quick response time and did a great job even though it was a relatively small job. Will definitely keep them in mind for future projects on the home. read more

Edwin and Manuel diagnosed a leak for us in May 2018. It turned out that the toilet in the upstairs condo was leaking onto our ceiling. I asked them for a repair estimate. It took them an entire week to send us an estimate (meanwhile, there was a giant hole in our ceiling and the toilet continued to drip onto our floor every time the toilet was flushed upstairs). And, when they finally got around to giving us an estimate, they estimated it would cost $2900 to fix the toilet and patch up the ceiling. What?? Are you kidding me? That is laughably expensive. So either they overcharge by about 3x the actual cost, or they were not interested in helping us to repair the damage. We ended up spending about $800 to fix everything, which is a much more reasonable and fair price. So, if you like being overcharged for services, these guys will certainly do that. The only reason I'm not giving them 1 star is because they were both very nice. read more

Edwin and his team helped us out on our remodeling project. They did a fantastic job and they keep a really clean job site.

Edwin performed a field inspection as well as we needed two things that needed to be fixed in the house. He was extremely efficient and the detailed report from the inspection has provided us with the knowledge of the home improvements needed. read more

I came across E.R. Homes Improvements and found they were close by. Gave them a call and the owner Edwin was prompt and was able to answer all the questions I had . The next day he was available to scope the work, he is knowledgeable and made time talked to the engineer to walk through the plan/drawings on what needed to be done. He provided me a good quote and was able to schedule the work on my foundation and installing french drainage within the next week. The guys he works with Alfredo, Javier and Antonio were great. They always came in with great attitude and explained what they are scheduled to do for the day. They kept the area clean and were respectful of everything around. They also did extra work that they saw needed attention without adding additional costs to me. I definitely recommend them. read more

Edwin's company did not work out for us, based on perfect reviews we called about finding source of water leaking through what appears to be a failing wooden window frame. He came, performed water test, charged $ 450.00, promised a report and estimate for repairs but we haven't gotten ANY follow up even asking three times. Buyer beware. read more

After the recent earthquakes, we noticed new cracks and some alarming slippage of roof support pillars on the front porch. After calling several contractors and having conversations about the issue, we found Edwin. He came over on that same day and assessed the problem as being foundation-related. He provided an estimate and scheduled our project in short order. Additionally: we expressed concern about returning the flowerbed (which runs alongside the porch) and its retaining wall to their original condition after the project was complete-- he assured us it would be, and it was. Edwin and his team completed the project right on time, and on budget. They were punctual, reliable, and extremely professional throughout the process. We would absolutely contact him again for future work. read more

My experience with this person was an unpleasant one. Isn't very punctual. Prices are overrated. And although a mask was worn for whatever reason he felt the need to takeoff his mask as he was coughing. I have heard this multiple times elsewhere and it still leaves me speechless on why people do that. Either way I don't recommend them because I didn't like the selling tactics. He used the line that the reason why it's so expensive is because he has to pay health insurance for his workers. That doesn't sound like my problem so I'm moving on read more

I had a fantastic experience dealing with E R Home Improvements. Edwin promptly replied upon initial contact, and was able to come by my house immediately and help me diagnose the damage from a water leak. We also were able to get an estimate for an additional deck job which he and his team ended up working on simultaneously with the initial job. Pricing was fair, honest and completely on par with the estimates. Edwin and his crew were completely professional, tidy and finished both projects at our property in a very timely manner. Looking forward to working with Edwin and the crew at ER Home Improvements again for any issue/project, big or small. read more

An El Nino winter on the way!! Oh no, who ya gonna call? ER Home Improvement is your guy. What a pleasure it was to work with Edwin and his crew. Customer satisfaction really is his primary goal. Our down-sloped rear yard has been moving downhill for years. His crew replaced a failing wood retaining wall with keystone blocks and added a second, smaller one half way up the slope (per our request) on the steepest section. The quality of their work was excellent. He did not try to oversell anything, but was forthcoming with helpful suggestions to provide the best job while keeping the cost down. He was very flexible and accommodated minor adjustments to the original layout. He managed to save the hubby's beloved Cactus plan. His crew even separated/saved the "good" wood boards that he ended up re-using to shore up the eroding dirt behind our rot iron fencing (for nominal, additional charge, of course - but Hey, the man's gotta eat too!) They were very friendly and cleaned up each day in the 100+ degree sun. They stuck to the schedule and even brought additional guys to finish early! Thanks Edwin! Am already thinking about other projects for you.... read more

Edwin recently finished another job for me - this time indoors. I wanted to remove a set of doors and fill in the wall. He had to match the floor board detail and got a great painter to come in and paint my whole place. He did this as well as pull some new outlets, add a channel for my cable line (HIS IDEA - I love it, fewer cords to look at), and install an outdoor light (with indoor light switch). As usual, he is professional and trustworthy, the guys he gets to work on the project are up to his standards and great to work with even if he's not around. Another A+ job! read more

After the recent rainstorms, we had some major water leaking issues in our newly renovated office (done by a different contractor). Edwin came out and after a thorough inspection was able to identify all the issues where the back wall wasn't properly sealed and waterproofed. He and his team were very professional - he even showed up an hour early on the first day! They relocated a support beam under our shed, rebuilt the exterior wall to the studio, cleaned out the framing, removed and replaced the damaged drywall, applied seal and waterproofing to an exterior wall of the shed, sealed/waterproofed the back corner and roof corner, poured a concrete retaining ledge along another corner, and installed a french drain. Edwin made our project a top priority and everything was completed in under 3 days. He also called to follow up a couple times over the next week to make sure there was no leaking during the next rainstorm. After a frustrating experience with a previous contractor, it was a joy to work with Edwin - he was very communicative about everything, got the project done in a timely manner, and demonstrated compassion and sympathy when we discovered this huge problem with our brand new office space. He also gave us a bid on seismic retrofitting and if/when we decide to move forward with that, we will hire Edwin for sure. read more

We worked with Edwin to renovate our bathroom. The project included a full gut of the bathroom and install of new a new toilet, bathtub, vanity, fixtures, custom built-in shelf, pocket door, and tile work all four walls. Edwin and his team also reinforced the subfloor based on their recommendation to do so. In addition, the plumbing was relocated into the wall and the electrical outlets were relocated to accommodate the design of the new space. Upon our initial reach out to ER Home Improvements, we experienced a prompt reply and an in-home visit to discuss our plans. Once we started renovating, Edwin remained professional by advising on certain decisions that needed to be made as well as creative solutions related to plumbing issues. The ER Home Improvements team are kind, friendly, hardworking, honest individuals who take pride in doing great work and making their clients feel at ease during the entire renovation process. We'd gladly recommend them to anyone looking for a home contractor and hope to work with them again should we consider any future home renovation projects. read more

We have decided to wait to do our repairs until next year but ER CONSTRUCTION is the company we will use. Edwin came to our house within one day and ga e us an idea of work and cost of the project. He was very reasonable and a fabulous communicator! Highly recommend! read more

A contractor hadn't looked at the house in 30 years. When we had the money, we looked for a contractor. We started with Yelp. When I saw a local organization with 4.5 stars, I gave them a ring. The person who answered the phone was nice. The estimator and contractor, Edwin, said it would cost $43k. Housing inspectors came around and told him that the foundation needed more work so I ended up paying another $8k for a work order. All along it was obvious that he took pride in doing a splendid job and he did that for us. I happily accord ER Home Improvements 5 stars. read more

Edwin's work is very clean, precise, he is always on time and worked with me and the clients to get the desired design effect. Edwin is a warm and skillful licensed contractor and is able to communicate well to understand what is needed on a project and delivers in a timely manner. I'm a permaculture gardener/designer. When I moved back to Oakland, I needed to find a contractor to work with me on design, build, clean up and restoration projects. Edwin contacted me and sent me photos of his work as well as references right away. He then continued to stay in touch with me even when I did not have any work. He has worked on a few projects with me since October 2013, and in each one, I have been impressed and very satisfied with his level of skill, scope of knowledge of all aspects of building, landscaping, fence repair, retainer walls, stonework - building rock walls, irrigation, team management, and handyman details of the projects. I needed a strong team for landscaping restoration recently and Edwin brought his team of three very capable and skilled men and they have been excellent! I'm planning to hire Edwin and his team whenever I can! With many challenges of time, materials, budget Edwin was able to handle and creatively resolve difficult project-based decisions. I highly recommend Edwin Ramirez Home Improvement for indoor and outdoor projects! Afia Walking Tree Walking Tree Essentials AfiaWalkingTree.com read more

Do you want a contractor who will come and look at your project first hand, give you an almost immediate estimate, provide a written contract with a clear scope of work, show up on time every day, keep the work area clean at the end of each day, complete the work in the amount of time estimated, and for the price he quoted you? Me too. That's why I'm so glad I found Edwin and his crew. We had water damage and mold remediation in the house, and so after the necessary demo work, we needed someone to repair rotted wood and framing, install new insulation, install new drywall on walls and ceilings, and install a new cedar floor in a closet. Edwin and his team did all of those things, and we are very happy with the quality of the work. Edwin and his crew were great, and if I have any other work to be done in the future, he will be the first person I call. read more

I found ER Home improvement on Yelp, and I am so glad that I did. The fence on my yard is about to tip over due to soil erosion on a sloped lot. So I hired them to install a retaining wall to hold back the soil and adding a french drain beneath it with a pipe running down to the street below. Edwin, Antonio, and his crew did an amazing job and they completed on time. I would hire them again to do future work on my property. read more

I called Edwin for an estimate because some of the stucco on my house peeled away from the wall & I was worried about dry rot. The house was also long overdue for a paint job & needed other maintenance as well, but the priority was protecting it from rain damage. Edwin came out to inspect the house right away as did one other contracting company. The other company's agent said that 2 areas needed patching & that the stucco needed to be sealed where cracks had formed. Edwin said the same thing, but he returned the next day with a workman & a ladder & they climbed to inspect the second story & the chimney. His bid was higher, but his inspection was more thorough. The contract I signed with Edwin broke the work into 3 stages. First, the stucco was to be repaired. Then the house was to be power washed & primed. Finally, it was to be painted. This was the early autumn of 2015 & I was worried about El Ninio. Edwin completed the first stage of the work promptly so that the house was protected from the rain. The workmen were prompt, hard-working & polite. They cleaned up after themselves & the work was meticulous. Edwin stopped by most days to see that the work was being done properly. Knowing that the house was now protected from El Ninio, I thought it might be best to have other work done on it before having it painted. The house needed a new roof & gutters & some of the windows needed to be replaced. Although it was less convenient for him, Edwin generously told me that I was right to have the work done in that order because "it would be better." He was flexible with the contract which I appreciated. That work was done the following spring & late summer because it took a while for me to do my research & then the windows had to be custom manufactured. Edwin would check in with me from time to time but never pressured me. When I finally called him in September, 2016, Edwin came out immediately & started work a week later. He was busy with other projects but he gave my project priority because he wanted to finish the paint job before the rainy season & because he wanted to "show loyalty to the contract." He even kept to his quoted price although the cost of the paint had gone up in the course of a year. Once the work began, the painters, Freddie & Eric came every day, did meticulous work & in fact left the site cleaner than they found it. One Friday evening, I peaked out of my window to observe Freddie carefully sweeping my front porch before leaving for the week-end. We both knew that he would be painting the porch floor the following Monday & would only have to sweep it again before painting. For various reasons the work took longer than anticipated & another contractor might have been tempted to skimp on the prep work or take other shortcuts, but neither Edwin nor his painters felt that way. They wanted to do the job "right'" and they did. In fact, everything Edwin & his crew did was of the highest quality. When the owner of the window company came to inspect the newly installed windows, I showed him where the re-stuccoing had been done & he was impressed with the excellence of the match. "That's not easy to do," he told me. I consider myself very fortunate to have found Edwin & I will be hiring him again to retrofit my home for earthquakes. read more

Edwin has many skills, he was able to come up with creative solutions for our needs and had skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, structural and may others! He clearly cares about his work and it shows. I would happily recommend Edwin Ramirez Handyman Services. read more

I hired ER home improvements to work on my kitchen and living room. It was great experience. Edwin, the owner was there working and making sure everything is going as in plans. He is experienced, he knows how to tackle sudden problems. He always arrive up in time, never late or had an excuse not to come which is rare in contracting companies I hired. He is licensed and ensured, knowledgable in building codes, pay attention to little details and last but not least, he is very clean. I would definitely recommend him to you or to a friend. read more