Thank you to Kirk and his expert team of artisans. They have completed the first part of my windows project for my residential home. As all professional and licensed contractors, it was very simple to do business with Golden State Stucco. Kirk conducted a free estimate walk through of the project and provided a fast around time with the proposal. The price was very competitive and met my budget. Once I approved it, they immediately set a date and they showed up on time and began work right away. This project took two weeks to complete. On the first day: - They torn down my horrid wood panels from the 1970's and clean up any old / loose debris. Completed visual inspection for any terminate or major dry rot. - Laid out the Jumbo Tex weather-resistive barrier and wire mesh netting. - Applied the scratch coat and add on metal window barriers to secure the existing windows. For the next week and a half: Allowed the scratch coat to cure; keeping it damp by periodically misting with water from my garden hose. As with all scratch coats, slow, damp curing provides the greatest strength. Allow the coat to dry slowly. That's the secret! On the final day: - Applied the new stucco and matched my existing texture. I was very pleased that they were able to match it. At first, I was worried... but Kirk took care of me. - Cleaned up all their mess and made sure my front yard landscaping wasn't damaged. I've worked with some poor contractors that didn't care about their work surroundings. In this case, I was very impressed with their attention to detail. Today, I am proud to have them as one of many Elite contractors for all my future home projects in the field of stucco and exterior work - Earning five stars for this accomplishment. Special Thank to Cynthia - friendly and fast service: invoicing online and sending photo attachments of the project. read more

I initially went to Golden State Stucco because of Yelp reviews to be honest, I like what people were saying about the owner, the staff, the quality of work, all of it. I got another back up quote as well. I went with Golden State in the end, it was a little higher but some things you just don't go cheap on and this was a huge investment for me at least so I wanted the best of the best. Kirt (owner) was top notch from start to finish and even went out of his way in the to do extra touches to make the house even better, in addition to a TOP NOTCH stucco job. I love it! Kirt and I put our heads together early in the game and came up with a custom color that is so pleasing to the eye. Because of his expertise and keen eye for the details he made trim suggestions that while of course adding to the contract, only enhanced the overall look, and it just gave the house that extra "wow" factor. And me being a single woman, naïve to the process, would have never known to add "trim" and he helped with that process as well, noting what trim would look best. I'm just thrilled with my home and very happy with the entire staff at Golden State. They did a great job and I would recommend them to anyone looking to refresh an old look like I did. I went from wood siding to a wrap around with stucco, so very happy that I did. GREAT JOB GOLDEN STATE!! read more

This was the most pleasurable experience we have had with any major construction project on our house. From the office on down everyone was so nice and professional. We are so happy with the work, the way they left the yard, everything. The price was worth every penny too. You get what you paid for. Highly recommend. read more

This company does not service San Francisco. They did respond to my inquiry immediately which was nice. I reserve 5 stars for those that respond and also provide a referral. read more

Golden State did a great job for me, very professionally. I'd recommend them to anybody! Golden State was not the first stucco firm that I called. I got a few recommendations from friends, etc. But after wasting a few weeks waiting for callbacks, and NEVER getting one, I tried Golden State. They called back promptly, and came by to do an estimate in less than a week. Kirk was very professional and informative, and quickly answered all my questions. The estimate was pretty reasonable, I think. It was a couple weeks until they could start work. Their guys were very friendly and very professional. I watched how they did the work, and was pretty impressed by how meticulous they were with getting the waterproofing done right. And they cleaned up perfectly after each day's work. Results look great (nice match to existing stucco)! And, I have to say, it was nice to be able to call their office and talk to a (nice) real human being. Stephanie was responsive and answered emails almost immediately. If you need stucco, I'd definitely recommend that you contact these folks. read more

We bought our home in 2011, complete with a large buckled area of stucco that ran from the front to the rear of the home. When time came to get the job done, we called three stucco companies in the surrounding area. Golden State Stucco ended up winning our business due to their thoroughness, quick response, and fair pricing. We were able to get on the schedule quickly, and they were very good about fielding all of our questions. Their work was superb- from the take down, execution and clean up. They did a great job matching the new stucco with our older exterior- once painted, very hard to tell it was patched. Once the job was done, we started to notice other houses in our area that had stucco work, and ours by far looked better. You could tell they take pride in doing the job right. We've since hired GSS for another job, and it again looked wonderful. Highly recommended! read more

I met with 5 different stucco contractors/companies before finding Kirk. I had a very specific look in mind; I wanted smooth stucco with a Tuscan look. Two of the contractors weren't able to do anything special, just basic (textured) stucco & no Tuscan molting, despite websites that suggested otherwise. Two promised me the world, aspirations that were reflected in their outrageous bids but weren't covered under their warranties. And one who told me what I should do because my taste was extravagant and wasn't realistic or attainable. Ahhh, if he could see the house now, what a fool he would be. Kirk was incredibly fair & honest about what to expect. He guided me through every decision without ever saying "no." Instead, he talked me through the pros & cons of my choices, suggesting other options where appropriate. To achieve my smooth-Tuscan look, he suggested we use Akrotique, an acrylic sealer designed to create a rustic, mottled finish similar to old plaster. Thanks to Kirk, our house now has that timeless "Old World" seen at Italian estates, except it only took him an afternoon to achieve. Thanks to Kirk's tricks & suggestions with architectural foam, he turned our gable, which looked like an underdeveloped limb, into something grand. Kirk was a regular on the job site, directing his crew & translating my dream into manageable instructions. Thanks to him, I have the look of my dreams and I couldn't be happier. read more

What a pleasure to work with such considerate, thorough, detail oriented company! My job was a small job and before GSS, I had had a hard time getting anyone to come out and even look at it. I'm glad I kept searching and found GSS. The owner, Kirt, was excellent in explaining the process and the crew did a great job. Each time I contacted Cynthia in the office, the response was quick and right on. They have great communication between everyone involved in the project. I am thrilled to recommend this company to anyone in need of a top quality stucco job. read more

We had two areas to repair on our stucco house before painting the exterior. The prior owner had moved the air conditioning units to other side of the house, leaving hoses sticking out of the exterior wall. There had also been a spa at one time and there was an unused electrical box on an exterior wall. Requested a number of quotes, only Golden State responded. Kirt walked the exterior of the house with me, giving advice and suggestions. I learned a lot talking to Kirt. Danny did the repairs and is conscientious and thorough. After repairing the two spots, he went further, also touching up other spots. There was an area on the porch where the stucco texture had been worn off, probably from porch furniture, and looks like new now. We are happy with the company and the qualtiy of work. read more

Our house had worn out wood on the front of our house. We had Golden State Stucco take care of adding stucco to replace the wood. We had a great experience with them. Gina in the office was terrific. She was always prompt in returning emails and answering any questions. Kirt was wonderful. He met with my husband and explained the job to him. They accommodated late changes we had. They did a great job of blending the new stucco with the old stucco. They made recommendations for things we didn't even think about. It was so much fun coming home to a brand new house... The difference is amazing. We would definitely recommend them. I'm not one of those yelpers who posts about every experience but Golden State Stucco deserved a great review. UPDATE: we just had our house painted the front of the house looks great and you can't tell old stucco from new stucco. We also had a large dog door cover up and now that it's painted, you can't tell where it was. read more

After calling several stucco companies for a VERY small stucco repair I received only one call back from GSS Livermore. I sent them a picture of the repair area via cell phone and within a day they agreed to have someone come by to repair it. I was very flexible on the timing and they were able to send someone over within about a week. Cynthia set up the work and was easy to communicate with and Caesar completed the repair and was right on time. I give these guys five stars since they were willing to go out of their way to do a small repair! read more

This is the second time we have used Golden State Stucco to resurface our house. The first time was in 2008 doing three sides of our house and this year finishing the back of our house. Both times doing an amazing job in all three phases of the stucco process. Ceasar did the first phase of the stucco process, taking care laying down the felt paper and using a thick rubber sticky tape around the windows and sliding glass door. Every edge of the window was sealed to prevent water damage and then new chicken wire was placed to have the stucco adhere to. This phase is important to get a tight seal around your windows and doors to prevent dry rot and Ceasar is the man you need on your job site to insure it's done right. The brown coat and finial stucco phase were done by a group of 6 men. These guys are truly masters, we wanted the stucco to look like it was air brushed on or sponged on instead of swirled from left to right or right to left. They really took there time in doing the final phase and it looks perfect, and we get so many compliments on how it looks. The whole stucco project was done through Cynthia, who coordinated everything with you and explained all the processes of the stucco project. If I had concerns I would take pictures and e-mail them to Cynthia and she took care of any problems that I had. She was really great to work with and deserves 5 stars alone. I met Kirt several times during our stucco project and he really has a passion for his job, he will go out of his way to make sure my needs are met and explains everything in detail. The whole process was stress free thanks to Kirt and his staff, and our house looks amazing. read more

My initial requirement was competence; how to find someone who could do the job correctly. This will almost always be a business with a good reputation and one that has had a presence in the community for a reasonable time. That's how Golden State Stucco came into my picture. In the last few years they have completed two residential projects for me and the results can only be characterized as excellent. Both projects progressed smoothly and efficiently from the initial phone call through final inspection. The materials used and the work performed were exactly as described in the contract. And the work itself was skillfully executed. The last item of business was a follow-up visit to confirm that I was completely satisfied, and concluded with an invitation to call them should I have any concerns down the road. It's also worth noting that if at any time in the process you have questions or are in need of ideas, options, or suggestions these people have answers and they will take whatever time is needed to present them to your satisfaction. Finally, at the risk of encouraging future price increases, I have to say that for both of my projects I felt as if I received more than I paid for. I recommend Golden State Stucco without qualification. read more