It Tile and Grout Master

(53 reviews)

I wish I could give Bay Area Grout Specialist five stars because Noe and Maria are super nice! Noe…read moregave a prompt response and scheduled me within a couple weeks for shower grout and floor grout. Noe and Maria arrived on time and did a beautiful job on the shower regrout and Noe even accommodated some last minute requests to add caulking in the kitchen and quarter round. Unfortunately, we had different ideas about what grout 'touch-ups' meant for the floors - I wanted a few spots regrouted to match the rest of the flooring's grout color - but it really lacked a professional touch and didn't look good at all. I did invite Noe to come back to redo it, and it still did not meet the professional standard I paid for. I would have appreciated more thorough communication from the start to make sure I was getting what I needed. To be honest, this was not the cheapest quote I got but paid more because of the great reviews. I would be happy to change my review to 5 stars if the team wants to come back for a full regrout on the floors, but I'm not planning to pay any more than I already have. I'll attach some pictures of the beautiful shower and subpar floor grout job.

The rain was coming and I had a leak- so I was hoping Noe could come by and do a Quick Look & see…read moreif he could figure out the leak. He did! He did a seal and when the rain came and went the leak did not happen! Now we know where to address when we have more time and sunshine. Also had him check out my front steps that seem to need to be re-grouted - he pointed out white water marks coming out from the tiles is a sign of water getting in behind so he went tile by tile to figure out how many are loose. I look forward to his bid for service for spring project as he does great work so I feel like I will get a good deal and a great job well done.

Stone Improvement

(28 reviews)

Most people promise results. John at Stone Improvement actually delivers…read more We've worked with other stone repair and maintenance professionals before, so we had a pretty good benchmark going in. John was, by far, the best we've experienced. We had stains in our limestone and porcelain that we were completely convinced were permanent. We had already given up on them. John came in, took a look, and somehow brought everything back to life. It honestly felt like walking into a different home once he was done. What I appreciated just as much as the results was how he worked. He was careful, respectful of our space, and clearly knows his craft inside and out. No rushing, no cutting corners, just really thoughtful work. He also took the time to explain how to care for everything going forward in a way that actually made sense and felt doable, not overwhelming or overly technical. We don't hand out glowing reviews lightly, but this one is well deserved. We'll absolutely be having John back.

John did an excellent job restoring the hardscape in our backyard, including some delicate…read morestonework around our pool and gazebo. He was incredibly thorough, and I really admired his dedication to getting the best results possible. I would be happy to work with him again on any future stone work.

Pro Grout

(309 reviews)

Angel did an amazing excellent job Very professional taking…read morehis time to find and match the right grout color because my mine is discontinued, Kitchen look like new

The young man who came out to clean and seal the grout on my backsplash did a great job. He was…read moreable to get out the green colored broccoli juice stain that came up as steam from inside the over. I got my appointment very timely. The $250 cost of cleaning and sealing was echoed from other grout companies. This young man was so kind to clean my stovetop as I made a mess trying to clean it myself.

The Grout Expert

(506 reviews)

Ricky was efficient, easy to deal with, and worked with great results and professionalism. Workers…read morewere courteous, on time, took their shoes off and work was clean with all leftover clean up all taken cared off. They only do one thing - stone, tile and grout so you know they have experience and have deep expertise and specialization in this. 5 stars and will recommend. Cheers.

I started talking to Ricky on Monday and by today(Saturday) him and his team had re-grouted my…read morekitchen. Ricky was very responsive, and his employees were fast and clean workers. The price was very reasonable, and the work looks great. Our kitchen is pretty old(2008) and it's really freshened up the space. We even had a mold issue around our sink, and it's so nice to have that completely taken care of. We'll definitely be calling Ricky and his team again for any future work we need.

Blace’s Grout Restoration

(25 reviews)

Blace did an excellent job on our shower grout restoration. We had some noticeable mineral buildup…read moreon the grout, and he took the time to clearly explain what was causing it, as well as the pros and cons of cleaning versus replacing the grout. Ultimately, we went with cleaning, and the results were outstanding--the shower looks like new at a fraction of the cost of replacement. Blace was friendly, professional, and clearly takes pride in the quality of his work. He was great to work with from start to finish. I would highly recommend Blace's Grout Restoration to anyone.

Blace did a great job for us. He's careful, comprehensive, efficient, and communicative. I…read morerecommend working with him!

The Grout Doctor - Oakland

4.7

(110 reviews)

UPDATE: I have resolved the issue with the owner of the…read morecompany. They will actually reschedule the job and we will have accommodations for me and my asthma. I will have a section of the house closed off for any odors that might trigger asthma. I am not so concerned now because my asthma is usually triggered by dust and not odor and they have told me that it would be a minimum amount of dust. I will continue to work with this company and I will hire a Cleaning Crew to do a thorough cleaning of the bathroom counters etc after they have done the work ... therefore, I am changing my review based on this communication to a five star for the additional Customer Service I received. After the job is done, I will update once more with the quality of work, which I am sure will be above average. Thank you and I'm very happy to have updated this review because I dislike giving bad reviews to anyone. PREVIOUS: No one called me to discuss any issues!!! All of the communication was done by email. They cancelled my appt because I asked too many questions about the job, the dust, and the after-job clean up. I don't get why they cancelled. I just needed to know what was expected so I could make the proper arrangements because I have asthma. I had cleaned everything out of the bathroom, missed showers, and kept tub area dry per the requirements... and then I find out that they cancelled my job appointment...Maybe they cancelled because it was New Year's Eve???? SMH. ‍peers

I've been trying to update things in my 25-year old house recently (new roof, new fridge, new…read moremicrowave,...). The grout and silicone caulk in the main bathroom shower had been deteriorating for too long. It was pretty bad so I reached out to The Grout Doctor. I set up an appointment and Mac (a great guy by the way) came over a few days ago. He has over 20 years of experience and it showed. He went far beyond what I was expecting. Not only did he replace the moldy silicone all around the shower and replace all the cracked moldy grout, he completely cleaned the shower walls and floor with a razor. I never realized how much soap scum could build up even with fairly regular cleanings using a bathroom surface cleaner. Everything looks better than I expected it to look. I highly recommend giving them a call and let them work their magic. The shower now looks like it did decades ago.

Caleb's New Grout

(67 reviews)

Caleb's New Grout did an incredible job replacing my grout and caulking. They were on time, very…read moreneat, and performed the work quickly, professionally, and perfectly. My expectations were exceeded. I will definitely call upon them again and recommend their services to all.

Worked out well replacing a few tiles in our kitchen, seemed professional. They were clean and…read morepretty quick.

The Enhancer Grout Cleaning

(158 reviews)

My floors look brand new!…read more It was quick and easy to get a competitively priced quote and have my appointment scheduled within the week. I would definitely recommend The Enhancer Grout to anyone who wants a top tier tile refresh.

I did some research on companies who clean and repair and re-grout bathrooms. I was very impressed…read moreby this companies five star reviews, and I read all the comments and they were consistent and excellent! They were here yesterday to clean and re-grout my two bathroom that really needed a refresh and they turned out wonderful! They were very neat. They protected my brand new carpet. They went right to work. They were easy to work with and the end result was everything I had hoped for :) Thank you, Wilber and family for all your hard work yesterday. I am very happy with the finished product.

Fonseca Marble and Tile

(100 reviews)

I have nothing but very high praises. The workmanship and service provided was outstanding. I…read morelive in Southern California but with Rolando's communication skills I felt I was constantly and honestly updated. My condominium, built in the 1960's, primary bathroom required a substantial bathroom upgrade. New ceiling, fan, cabinets, mirror, tub, flooring, plumbing, electrical, etc., were needed. Rolando did exactly as proposed and scheduled. He also added a few extra touches. Most notably Rolando worked well with my tenants who voiced their appreciation of Rolando's crew and professionalism. Also, the clean up during and after each day was 100%. I will definitely hire Fonseca Marble and Tile again on all future jobs.

Rolando is a professional who strives for excellence, treats his people well, and delivers large…read moreprojects on time. Very consciencious. Responds quickly to follow up requests. I would totally recommend him 100% of time.

Tom's Hardwood Floors

(347 reviews)

If you're looking for a flawless, stress-free hardwood flooring upgrade, Tom's Hardwood Floors is…read morethe only company you need to call. We replaced 20-year-old carpet throughout our entire home with beautiful engineered hardwood--and the result is nothing short of stunning. - David, our project manager, was responsive and guided us every step--scheduling a site walk immediately, explaining the process clearly, and connecting us with their flooring gallery for expert, no-pressure guidance. - Johnny, the on-site lead, was communicative, accommodating, respectful, and always available. His hands-on leadership kept everything on track and on time. - The install crew was punctual, clean, skilled, and completed our entire home in just two weeks--without cutting corners. Transitions, baseboards, and fine details were flawless. - No surprises, no hidden fees--just honest, fair pricing and clear communication. They stood by their word, every step of the way. Our home now looks brand new. We've worked with many contractors, but Tom's Hardwood Floors sets the gold standard--not just for quality, but for the values of a true family business. Do not look anywhere else. If you want excellence, integrity, and a team that treats your home like their own, Tom's Hardwood Floors is the way.

Tom's did the floors in my unit a few weeks ago. Here are my thoughts:…read more Pros: - Communication: Generally very prompt communication. I wish I got more updates during construction but they sent them whenever I asked. I liked that they were very contentious about talking with my neighbor when their van was blocking a little bit of their driveway--a lot of contractors wouldn't bother. I also had another neighbor who was causing some issues and they kept me in the loop, which I appreciated. - Price: I talked to several contractors and their price was pretty reasonable--not the lowest nor the highest, more in the middle. Cons: - After construction, I noticed some damage on parts that were supposed to be protected. They were minor damages, but annoying. The most noticeable one was a dent on my TV, which left a white dot that I see every time I turn on my TV, which sucks. - In terms of details, I noticed that there were some dings in pretty noticeable parts of the wood. I don't know if it was the crew or the wood came like that, but when I was testing a wood sample before purchasing, I hit the wood with a hammer and it didn't leave a mark, so it would take a lot of force to leave a dent like the one pictured. Kinda disappointing because the dent is smack in the middle of a high traffic area. Some last notes: - David came by to do a final walk through and helped me move some of the heavier furniture back. It didn't bother me but if you're expecting furniture to be put back the way it was originally, you'll want to manage your expectations. - You should definitely hire painters and cleaners after the construction--I didn't think the walls were going to be as scuffed up as they were. And everything will be superrrr dusty, even if it's covered. - When I expressed concern about not all baseboards being replaced, which I thought was the scope of work, he explained that he told his crew to use existing baseboards when possible. He said he did this to save me some cost and offered me $150 to cover the savings. I generally feel positive about this, although if I hadn't mentioned it I don't think it would've come up, so take that for what it's worth.

Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter

(892 reviews)

Fast Response has come through for same day service 2x for me now. The first time I ended up…read morecancelling because the toilet unclogged. But this second time, I message them through Yelp at 1am, they responded at 7am, made an appointment at 8am. Arrival window of 10am-12pm, and Tim showed up right at 11am. It's in the name, "Rapid Response" ... super fair pricing especially for Sunday emergency service. (This was an emergency for us, 2 women one apartment bathroom) Keep these guys number saved in your phone. Truly grateful! Thank you Tim!

Had a random plumbing issue where the water heater just stopped working out of nowhere--no hot…read morewater at all, middle of the morning, perfect timing. Called them and they showed up way faster than expected. Guy knew exactly what he was doing, diagnosed it in like 10 minutes, explained it in simple terms (not the usual confusing plumber talk), and had it fixed the same visit. No upselling, no dragging it out. Everything's been working perfectly since. Clean job too, no mess left behind.

House Cleaning SF

(272 reviews)

Had a deep clean yesterday by House Cleaning SF and I could not be happier with the result. Great…read moreservice, and attention to detail, leave everything sparkling clean. This has been the best experience I've had with a cleaning service. Highly recommended!

I contacted this company for a deep cleaning quote for my bedroom and was initially given a quote…read more Afterward, I mentioned that I had already hired another cleaning company first but was unhappy because several areas were still left dirty, which is why I was looking for a better service. Once I disclosed that another company had already cleaned the room, I was told they do not like taking jobs previously cleaned by other companies and that I should ask the original cleaners to come back instead. The response honestly felt dismissive, and almost as if they no longer wanted the job because I had not chosen their company first. What confused me most is that the room still clearly needed cleaning regardless. It also left me wondering whether they would have accepted the job normally if I had simply never mentioned that another cleaner had already been there. I understand businesses can choose what work they take on, but the interaction felt unprofessional and disappointing after already discussing pricing and the scope of the cleaning.

Fix Wood Floor

(103 reviews)

From commencement to completion of refinishing floors was a positive experience…read more - the only company, out of 4 contacted, that provided a written detailed estimate rather than just sq. footage and cost - very accommodating in scheduling the work -MOST IMPORTANT, restored the hardwood floors that were stained, scratched, and worn out, back to the way they were in 1959. - unbeatable value for their quality of work Reiterating prior Yep reviewer. Hire them! Glad I did!

Tony did an amazing job with our floors! We had carpet floors upstairs and wood floors downstairs…read more Both were heavily stained with dog urine from the previous owners. We wanted to rip up the carpet, and restore or replace the hardwood underneath. We were on a super tight timeline to move in and get all the work done. Tony not only worked around all of our other contractors schedule but did all the work in such a high quality manor. I've been so impressed with how the floors turned out it feels like I'm in a completely different house. Tony was so nice and responsive, and he also took the time to salvage and piecework wood flooring planks that couldn't be saved so we could save as much money as possible. I cannot recommend Tony and his team enough!

Aprel Flooring

(114 reviews)

I hired Yuri's company to replace my carpeted stairs with hardwood tread and painted risers…read more Because the stairs were not oak, they needed to have oak top pieces put on the existing stairs before doing the typical sanding/staining. I found Yuri REALLY easy to work with. Excellent communicator, no surprises. Very happy I hired his team.

This is an overdue review. Yuri and his guys did an amazing job installing our Boen hardwood floor…read more2 years ago. As it happens, we just had a small-ish water leak and have to replace part of said floor. I thought I had left a review 2 years ago as they were amazing, but I guess I was distracted as we had other contractors working on other parts of our place. No hesitation going back to them this time again. You won't find anyone better!

Fonseca Marble and Tile

(100 reviews)

I have nothing but very high praises. The workmanship and service provided was outstanding. I…read morelive in Southern California but with Rolando's communication skills I felt I was constantly and honestly updated. My condominium, built in the 1960's, primary bathroom required a substantial bathroom upgrade. New ceiling, fan, cabinets, mirror, tub, flooring, plumbing, electrical, etc., were needed. Rolando did exactly as proposed and scheduled. He also added a few extra touches. Most notably Rolando worked well with my tenants who voiced their appreciation of Rolando's crew and professionalism. Also, the clean up during and after each day was 100%. I will definitely hire Fonseca Marble and Tile again on all future jobs.

Rolando is a professional who strives for excellence, treats his people well, and delivers large…read moreprojects on time. Very consciencious. Responds quickly to follow up requests. I would totally recommend him 100% of time.

GM Elite Tile & Stone Installation

(60 reviews)

The team was extremely professional and careful, taking a lot of care to make sure they did not…read moredamage our counters, walls, or floors. Our kitchen was usable for the entire three days they were working on the backsplash. They also helped us pick out the right grout to go with our tile! We're so happy with their work and would hire them in the future.

Alfonso and his team did an incredible job on our kitchen backsplash. They were efficient, thorough…read moreand clean. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Bay Area Carpet Master

(346 reviews)

The team at Bay Area Carpet Master was incredible. I requested a three room carpet cleaning with…read moretwo large area rugs and they gave me a quote that included one flat fee. They were able to come out the same week and did a great job. The technician was professional, on time, and knowledgable about our carpets (wool, so they'd take a bit longer to dry and may have a 'natural' smell). Overall, thrilled with the service and highly recommend.

Service was quite good. The crew arrived on time and did fantastic work. Price was fair…read more We had a problem though - the cleaning agent they used gave me an allergic reaction and I couldn't re-enter my place for over a day. They were very gracious and sent the crew back to rinse the carpet and 2 days later I could enter without an allergic reaction. Well handled but not without problems. I suspect most folks won't have allergic reactions.

Ciarlo Brothers Furniture Restoration

(27 reviews)

Berkeley Mills created a table for us about 15 years ago and it was looking like it had seen a few…read moretoo many dinner parties. We also got a new puppy who had scratched it (as puppies do). We tried to redo it ourselves, but we made it worse. So we decided to turn to experts and brought the table into John at Ciarlo Brothers. These guys are fantastic, the table that they returned looked better than the Berkeley Mills original (and that says a lot as they were a pretty great shop). True artists at refinishing!

Unlike the yelp heading, these people do not do repair or restoration of old furniture. They only…read moredo refinishing.

A2Z Remodeling

(114 reviews)

I used A2Z Remodeling for renovating my kitchen in 2025, and highly recommend them…read more I chose to contact them because of their great reviews on Yelp. In the initial meeting with Project Manager Yves, he walked me through the process and answered my many questions. This was all very helpful as I have never done a kitchen reno before, and Yves demonstrated his knowledge and "can do" attitude. Yves also mentioned that the crew working on my kitchen would be dedicated to my project until it was done, a big plus in my opinion. After this meeting I felt reasonably confident that A2Z Remodeling was a good choice. Prior to contacting A2Z I had gotten quotes from a few cabinet makers, thinking that A2Z would only provide general contractor services. But A2Z also has a cabinet design service, so they provided a quote. The design created by A2Z's designer, Marissa, was great so I had no concerns there. However, the quote was less pricey than all the other quotes and I then spent lots of time researching cabinet construction, trying (with limited success) to compare the quality of the materials used in the different bids. A2Z's cabinet supplier is Kraftview out of San Leandro, and ultimately, I went to their showroom in San Leandro to inspect the cabinets in person which and that alleviated all my concerns, they looked great and were very high quality (plywood construction, soft close, full extension drawers, etc.). I am very happy I chose A2Z to supply the cabinetry, for two big reasons: 1) Their supplier, Kraftview, is local, so fast turnaround. Some of the other quotes were for cabinets manufactured overseas and it would take months to get them. And if there were any problems, months to get replacements. And indeed, there was a couple problems with cabinets that needed correction and A2Z was able to get things fixed with only a small delay to the project. 2) A2Z was fully responsible for the cabinets: They took the measurements, did the design, ordered them, and installed them. If there were any problems or unexpected issues they took care of it. Whereas if another company was supplying the cabinets I expect I would have had been a lot more involved in resolving issues. One example is that when the demolition of the old kitchen was done, there was an unexpected pipe sticking out of the wall which we had not accounted for in the cabinet design, A2Z took care of it. Another example is that one of the cabinet fronts had some slight damage on it and A2Z had it replaced, I didn't even know about that until Yves mentioned it after the fact. The cabinet design process went really well. Marissa was fantastic to work with. Her design was great out of the gate and she was very open to iteration, mainly me changing little nitpicky things, then sometimes realizing it was a bad idea and changing it back. I visited their showroom in Oakland many times and it was really nice to be able to talk things over in person with her, and she gave me a ton of great suggestions. The crew working on the job were top notch. As promised, it was the same crew for the entire time and they took care of everything: Demolition, Plumbing, Electrical, Inspections, Floor Installation, Cabinet Installation, Appliance Installation, Painting, Lighting. They were careful to keep things clean and not damage floor, doors or anything. They abided by the HOA rules, and I received no complaints from my neighbors. Along the way there were small hiccups and bumps, but nothing major and A2Z would take care of it. One example was that some of the cabinets arrived missing the grooves needed to install the LED lights, there were a few options on how to proceed and I thought we could make one of the lesser options works, but Yves convinced me that we shouldn't take shortcuts and we took them back to the factory to get properly fixed. Yves and the crew were very focused on making the whole process as smooth as possible and making sure I was happy with the results. Highly recommended!

We just completed our project with A2Z and we are really happy with the results and with how the…read moreproject went. We added a second story deck and knocked down the wall between our kitchen and dining room. There was excellent communication throughout the process and the crew worked hard and were very respectful. There were several complications, not because of A2Z but because of the age of our house, (there was untreated dry rot that was discovered and they found water under our house which impacted support beams). Our contractor Dror and the crew handled all the bumps in the road with good communication and fair adjustments to the price and timeline of the project. They also made sure that all of our expectations were met and were able to make changes or adjustments if we requested them. We would work with them again and would recommend them to friends and neighbors!

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Laura C.

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7 years ago

These guys are fantastic. Seriously. Israel is professional, reasonably priced, and responsive. They do great work. I had to have tile in my bathroom replaced after having some plumbing issues. Of course, we didn't have enough matching tile and they don't make the tile any longer. Israel did an awesome job cutting and matching other tiles and placing them in such a way that it looks like part of the design. He was prompt and responsive regarding arrival times and completing the project. I was so happy with his work, I had him clean the grout in our kitchen - super happy with that too. If you want someone who cares about his work - Israel and IT Tile and Grout Master are for you! read more

Joel V.

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6 months ago

Quick response, punctual and capable. Price was more than fair. Did a fine job with our shower tub re-set. They were able to use our old tiles to keep the look as close to original as possible. Cleaned up after job which is always appreciated. Would use these folks again without question. read more

Lee S.

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7 years ago

Wonderful! Alejandro came when promised, he was professional, cleaned up afterwards, and, most importantly did a FABULOUS job. He re-did the grout and caulking, and the kitchen counters look amazing. THANKS! read more

Lin C.

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5 years ago

Amazing job!! Not only did they clean all the grime around the grout, they also cleaned every single tile in the bathroom. It literally sparkles!! Highly recommend read more

Lynn F.

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8 years ago

Professional, friendly service. Reasonable prices. Excellent work, highly recommended and I would use them again

Carl B.

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7 years ago

Awesome job. The completed the job in 1 day and my bathroom looks totally new. Thanks! read more

eman g.

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8 years ago

Isreal did an excellent job with my bathroom. I was very happy with his work.

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