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Santa Clara, CA

Garage Monkey

4.6 (119 reviews)
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Vivek S.

We had our old unfinished garage overhauled by Renato and his team from Garage Monkey. They did such an amazing job that our garage looks better than our living room. Stayed on budget. Excellent workmanship and finished everything in 2weeks as promised. We also love the custom cabinets. His team customized everything we needed (cutting the standard slat wall to fit the space we had, cabinets with electrical receptacle pass through etc). Highly recommended.

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Joanne H.

If you're looking for quality, speed and efficient work look no further than GarageMonkey. It was a bit pricey but in comparison to competitor quotes, we felt the value was worth it and their well established portfolio of garage makeovers. A good business name We had a dilapidated- literally gross looking garage. Over the span of just 8 days they gave the garage a complete facelift, cabinets and an aesthetically pleasing space at last. I can't even show the before because of how ugly it was but here is the after 10000000 stars it has not only been a physical remodel but an emotional one to our space!! Great to see this when we get home everyday

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Bill Llewellyn

We had our two car garage renovated by GarageMonkey in July of last year. Of the various contractors we contacted, only GarageMonkey was willing to provide us with all the materials, including the cabinetry. The other contractors wanted us to have all the materials pre-selected and on site ahead of time. I would've had no idea exactly what I needed, but Renato went over my needs very very thoroughly and made sure that I was getting exactly what I wanted. The whole project was planned out in 3-D on his laptop. He made some really good suggestions on some of the details. In addition to the rest of the work, he resecured the drywall to the ceiling at no charge, and reinforced the old sagging rafters up in the loft for only a few hundred dollars. I was impressed. Thumbs up!

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Yuji E.

I worked with Renato and his team. I was very impressed by quality of work and responsiveness. I asked for estimate and immediately got response, and was able to schedule onsite consultation only couple of days later. The price estimate was very competitive compared to other vendors. Initially I was thinking of buying reasonable off-the-shelf cabinet for garage, but realized many small details in installation that need to be done properly. for example, curb at bottom part of drywall, and we needed notch in cabinet and spacing behind backing of the cabinet. Renato suggested good solution, and his team worked two days including w/e to meet my timeline.

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Ours is a 1960s house that was remodeled by the flippers. They just laid self leveling concrete over the original floor but didn't patch up existing cracks so all the cracks reappeared. I called several companies for quotes and just asked one question "how will you fix the floor". I got lazy approaches and incorrect answers and half baked solutions from many but Renato explained all the steps and exactly how they'll do it and didn't over promise due to the nature of the project. What started with only an epoxy project turned into a full remodel with custom cabinets, storage rack and slat wall. The floor itself took 5 days including demo of the existing cement layer, grinding, filling cracks and epoxy. 2 more days for rest of the work. Renato was very patient and listened to all my concerns and suggestions. They even disconnected the water softener and connected it back after the floor was done. eventually everything worked out just perfect even better than I had anticipated. I've posted some before and after pictures. Highly recommend the company for all your garage needs.

Garage Floor Epoxy

Had a great experience. Garage Monkey was thoughtful of my timeline and never made me feel pressured. They did an excellent job with the garage floors. They even came back out because part of the clear coat didn't dry properly (only a couple quarter size spots) and they came out and fixed it. Very happy with them and couldn't beat the price. Would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in garage floor epoxy.

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Ren was very responsive with the quote. They did a very good job with the floor, overall very posture experience working with them.

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We recently got our garage floor done by them. Renato was very prompt responding and getting job done. we are very happy with the job.

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“A previous owner had tiles installed on the garage floor that I wanted to get removed, as they kept crumbling.”

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Kitchen Reface Depot

Kitchen Reface Depot

(383 reviews)

$$

Newhall, North San Jose

I can't be happier with Kitchen Reface Depot. They are incredibly professional. From the initial…read moremeasurements to showroom visits, every step of the process was smooth and stress free. Paul is friendly and knowledgeable, and Kennedy is always responsive, answering all my questions promptly. Andrew and Miguel were the installers, and they were friendly and polite, which made the process even easier than I expected. They were also very respectful of the space and extremely careful when moving things around the house. Their installation work was flawless. The transformation turned out exactly how I hoped. They truly brought my vision to life. I chose a greenish-gray color that complements the rest of my home, and I was going for a super modern look--they delivered exactly what I imagined. This company clearly cares about his customers, and at no point did I feel pressured. Refacing made so much sense! They can reface all the cabinets throughout the house, not just in the kitchen. That's what I did, so make sure to ask about their full home services. I only had to empty the cabinets for less than a week, and now I get to enjoy the bathrooms, laundry room and a kitchen that feel completely new. Thank you!

We worked with Paul at the beginning of the year to remodel our kitchen. We are so pleased with the…read moreworkmanship on our custom cabinets and we have yet to come across something a few months later wishing it was done better. His whole team is awesome to work with and Paul provides excellent guidance throughout the whole project! We highly recommend this company for your remodeling needs.

Excelle Kitchen & Bath

Excelle Kitchen & Bath

(30 reviews)

Fox-Ridder Park, North Valley

We worked with Excelle Kitchen to remodel our kitchen, and we couldn't be happier with the results!…read moreKailun, our designer, was wonderful to work with. She was patient, responsive, and always took the time to answer all of our questions throughout the process. Since we were doing a whole-house remodel, we hired a general contractor who also handled the kitchen installation. There were a few hiccups along the way, and in hindsight, I wish we had worked directly with Excelle Kitchen for the installation as well. I'm confident the process would have gone even more smoothly if they had handled the install. Unfortunately, we had already committed to our contractor by that point. One thing that really stood out to us was the pricing. Our contractor was charging us more for the exact same cabinets, which made working directly with Excelle Kitchen an even better value. Anthony also came out to measure everything, and he was incredibly kind, professional, and easy to work with. Overall, we are so happy with our new kitchen and our experience with Excelle Kitchen. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone considering a kitchen remodel!

Our contractor recommended this place and coincidentally we also found this place through our…read moreGoogle search as we needed a showroom for some visual inspirations. Anthony Cao, the owner, is super nice, knowledgably and pleasant to work with. They carry a couple major lines of cabinetry. I was able to find the brand that is slightly taller 34.5" that fits our needs (vs the standard 33"). The shop's focused on custom made or semi-custom made cabinetry. With my odd size vanity requirement, they were able to quickly offer a 3 cabinet solution that covered my needs. They will also suggest a couple countertop places to shop for and ordering via Excelle gets you a 10% discount. I visited the shop multiple times and happy to report that the experience has been consistently pleasant. Good coffee, good music, sound advice and they are super patient to let us visualize the colors and styles with different samples. Lead time is reasonable within a week for us and delivery was trouble-free.

Wooden Tech Kitchen Cabinets

Wooden Tech Kitchen Cabinets

(35 reviews)

North Valley

Frank was very helpful and reasonable with his quote on replacing old cabinets in our kitchen. The…read morekitchen cabinets look great. Frank and his team did an excellent job. From the first time meeting Frank, he was kind, friendly and understood our situation and our needs and requirements. He was also very understanding on making partial payments. I would highly recommend Frank with Wooden Tech Kitchen Cabinets to those needing new kitchen cabinets.

When we first started designing our kitchen, we connected with Frank, who was incredibly…read moreresponsive, communicative, reasonably priced, and attentive to detail. He worked closely with us throughout the design process to bring our dream kitchen to life, and we genuinely appreciated his craftsmanship and the effort he put into the project. Unfortunately, as the project progressed, our experience became increasingly inconsistent. Frank worked with other contractors whose involvement would often fall through, making parts of the process unreliable. We also chose custom maple wood with a specific stain, and achieving a consistent color match proved challenging. After the kitchen was installed, we noticed that several drawer fronts and cabinets had been installed incorrectly and showed visible damage. Frank agreed to replace the affected pieces, and we were hopeful that everything would be resolved. However, nearly six months later, we are still waiting for the job to be completed. We have made repeated attempts to contact Frank to schedule the remaining work. Initially, he would respond, explain the delays, and provide estimated completion dates, but those dates continued to pass without resolution. More recently, our messages have gone unanswered entirely. This has been incredibly frustrating and disappointing, especially because we genuinely wanted to share a highly positive review recognizing Frank's craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism. Throughout the project, Frank frequently emphasized his strong work ethic and commitment to his clients, which made the lack of follow-through at the end particularly disheartening. We would love the opportunity to update this review if Frank follows through and completes the remaining work. Unfortunately, as things stand, what began as a promising experience has ended on a disappointing note. While we appreciated his efforts during the design process, we believe that accountability, communication, and follow-through are just as important as the quality of the initial work.

Kassa Kitchen and Bath

Kassa Kitchen and Bath

(70 reviews)

North San Jose, Newhall

We worked with Kelly and had a wonderful experience. She was very easy to work with and helped us…read morefulfill our vision for our new kitchen from start to finish. She is very knowledgeable and helpful if you need smart ideas with choosing cabinet options. When I had questions, she was always there to answer them quickly. She's only a quick text away. Even after the project was done, she followed up to make sure there were no issues with the items. Overall, we are very happy we went with Kassa for our kitchen remodeling project.

We had a very good experience with Kassa Kitchen and Bath. We actually started working with another…read moresalesperson at the beginning, but she later left the company. Kelly took over our project very quickly and the handoff was really smooth, which we appreciated because we were already in the middle of making a lot of decisions. She was very patient listening to what we wanted and our kitchen layout had some special requirements, so it wasn't just a standard design. She gave us a lot of useful suggestions based on her experience, but at the same time she didn't try to push us into anything and was willing to work around our ideas. She also helped us pick a countertop that matched the cabinets very well, and even gave us advice on the cabinet handles and some of the smaller details that we honestly hadn't thought much about. You can tell she has a lot of experience and a good eye for what works together. Overall the whole process was much easier because of her and we're very happy with the experience. Would definitely recommend Kelly if you're looking for help with kitchen cabinets or design.

Pacific Home Decor

Pacific Home Decor

(122 reviews)

North San Jose

I recently bought cabinets for my master bathroom. Erica and everyone else in this place have been…read moreextremely helpful and nice. Very professional in what they do. Whatever I asked got done and it made it so easy for me to remodel my bathroom. I would come back for other projects for sure.

My contractor sent me here to look for a vanity. The vanities here are much nicer and more stylish…read morethan what you can find at Home Depot or Lowe's. This store pretty much has all their vanities on display so you can see the different wood finishes and size options, which ones come with a sink and which ones have a separate sink. The prices are great compared to other custom vanity places. The store is huge and seems overwhelming. They carry a lot of products for your kitchen, bathroom and other rooms in your home. Since I was focused only on purchasing a vanity, I tried my best not to look at all the other products they carry, such as floor tiles, wood floors, bathroom tiles, shower fixtures, toilets, mirrors, shower doors, etc. So much to look at!! Richard helped me with my questions. He was knowledgeable and patient. He showed me comparable products around the floor then put my order together. Most items are in stock! That's great!! No need to wait for delivery. What I like about PHD is that I can purchase my products and my contractor can pick them up. I don't have to haul a vanity in my tiny car. Returns have a restocking fee. Make sure you like what you're getting.

Goldenstate Wood Refinishing - Reface new doors and drawers , added new cabinets on top , new cabinet drawers all soft/self closing hinges and sliders, and new painting

Goldenstate Wood Refinishing

(78 reviews)

Newhall

TL;DR: If you need any type of cabinet work done, just hire Ian from the get-go. He's very…read moreknowledgeable, super responsive, and the quality of his work speaks for itself. Backstory: We had hired a random handyman (NOT Ian) to rebuild our ~20 year old kitchen drawers as the wood was starting to split. That guy completely messed everything up - the drawers were the wrong size, no longer slid smoothly, and were completely misaligned with one another and the existing cabinet doors. Ian came in and fixed this mess in record time. He gave me a same-day estimate, had a team ready to start work the day after, and rebuilt my doors + refinished my cabinets faster than expected. His price was very reasonable - his quote for dovetailed soft close drawer boxes were in line with what prior handymen were quoting me for basic plywood builds. On top of all that, with the new slide setup, my new drawers are somehow slightly bigger than my old ones! Overall, I'm very very happy with Ian's work and wish I had just hired him from the start. Highly recommend for any of your cabinet needs!

Ian was responsible and professional, and I am 100% pleased with the outcome of my Alder wood…read morecabinets refinishing and hinge replacement. His advice was sound and the project went smoothly. Sanding, staining, and polyurethane finish x3 made them look new! So much better than refacing with new hardwood, as it would be extremely expensive and wasteful. Ian is the owner and does the hand work as well. Definitely show pride in his business.

Pegasus Refinishing - Master bedroom, north-facing, with dark Pottery Barn furniture repainted in a soft white to lighten the room

Pegasus Refinishing

(150 reviews)

Newhall

When I learned that my Pottery Barn bedroom furniture purchased before 2006 was "real" wood rather…read morethan wood with veneer (a process they started in 2006), I decided to repaint furniture in two bedrooms rather than buy new, cheaply made furniture. Josê and his team did a beautiful job of painting seven items, including a large bureau, two mirrors, and a desk with many nooks. They quoted a very reasonable price compared to others, and did not charge a "Palo Alto premium" as many do. José is a good communicator and he has a skillful and friendly team. I could not be more pleased. They gave the dark furniture several coats of Benjamin Moore white dove. Along with lighter walls and carpet, the room has been transformed in such a magical way that I can hardly bear to leave it. They did magnifient work and were not overpriced. Such a pleasure to find such true and honest artisans in this area.

Not reliable Called yesterday to get a quote…read more He told me he will show up tomorrow at x time so I planned on it Of course I had to ping to confirm and then suddenly he wants to show up 2 hrs later No respect to my time or letting me know in advance We have not even started and we off to a rocky start. What will happen to my project is started if any Sounds scary - no thank you Could be the best design work or price but my time is much more valuable than that You cannot respect that sorry not going to work for me We really need a -ve or at least a 0 start 1 is way too high for this

Garage Monkey - cabinetry - Updated October 2026

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