We had a terrific experience with Calaveras Construction for a rather small project in our 1980's…read morecabin. Because the project was small, we had experienced problems with other contractors not taking it seriously or wasting our time by always delaying the start due to other other more lucrative business opportunities presenting themselves. This didn't happen with owner Mike. Mike immediately arranged to meet with us, gave us a good quote and then slated a time to start the project which he stayed committed to! More important, we could not be more thrilled with the work. Mike was able to completely understand the aesthetic we were trying to achieve and it is evident in the superb craftmanship of the finish work. As issues came up (as they always do with projects) Mike was able to clearly articulate the problem and provide creative solutions. We especially appreciate Mike's knowledge of code since he is also a licensed home inspector. As we shared our ideas, it was comforting that he had the ability to point out issues and steer us away from anything that would violate code or potentially be unsafe. Mike's crew is talented, friendly and extremely neat! We would recommend Mike and his team for a construction project of any size and would hire him in a hot second if we ever decide to build the dream home in the mountains!

From the owner: Calaveras Construction Company has a long standing reputation with the carpenters here in the…read moremountains, and Mike is lucky to know them all and choose the best for his projects. The carpenters respect him for his honesty, reliability, workmanship and the fact that he uses the best materials available. Owner and builder, Mike Jarnagin, moved to Arnold in 1968, graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1984, and joined his step-dad in the construction business. On his way to earning his own Contractor's License, Mike has experienced all aspects of the construction trade in the beautiful Calaveras and surrounding counties. Growing up and working here in the trades for the past 20 years gives him a knowledge of the land, good and bad, that can be applied when consulting or contracting with him for your construction needs. If it is choosing a lot, building a home from scratch or a re-model, or just moving some trees and dirt, you can be guaranteed of first-hand knowledge.

John Allen Construction impressed me from our very first meeting. John delivered on his promises…read morewith honesty, accuracy, and professionalism--completing the entire project on budget and on time. I essentially gutted my cabin and added square footage, a major undertaking. From the foremen to the subcontractors, every person on the team was exceptional. John and his crew truly collaborated with me to bring my vision to life, offering thoughtful suggestions and recommendations that elevated the final result. Their responsiveness made it easy for me to stay on top of decisions without delaying progress. What stood out most: the job site was always clean and secure, and they work with high-quality, affordable subcontractors who share their commitment to excellence. I highly recommend John Allen Construction for any renovation project--large or small.

We had a remodel done in Arnold, Ca. John Allen Construction was referred by a friend, and we can't…read moresay enough about their work, cleanliness, timing, and overall professionalism. Absolutely 5+ stars!

Canton Construction repaired major damage to my 1800 sq ft home in Dorrington, CA, on budget and…read moreschedule. The craftmanship of the repair was the best of the trade. The storm damage required roof repair, siding and window replacement, internal dry wall repair and deck reconstruction. Mark Canton organized the engineering and county permits, negotiated a fair settlement with the insurance company and reconstructed the house to improved code standards in record time. I highly recommend Canton Construction for any major house repair especially related to storm damage. BTV Resident

I recently had to replace all of the decks on my cabin in Camp Connell, and chose Canton…read moreConstruction after having seen their work on other projects in the community. I highly recommend Canton Construction. Mark and his crew completed the big job in record time and the results are all that I had hoped. Their workmanship and attention to detail is of the highest quality and the new decks and railings came out beautifully. Mark made helpful suggestions and his years of experience building in the mountains really paid off. If you are looking for people who are easy to work with and true professionals, Canton Construction should be your first choice. It is mine!

I wish all service providers treated its customers like this business does! The level of…read moreprofessionalism, communication and attention to detail is exceptional. In the mountains it can be hard to find a skilled service provider who shows up on time, knows what he/she is doing and follows through. Tom Danielsen exceeded my expectations. Hands down, I will continue to give him my business.

Fast, friendly, knowledgeable service. Quick diagnosis of low refrigerant. Tom and Jose had the…read moreproper equipment, recharged the refrigerant to specs, gave me useful pointers, and about a half hour later, voila, cool air again! Yay!

We are so happy that we found Murphys Design Center when we were looking for a…read moredesigner/contractor/builder for our new home. Aaron and Lori Miller guided us through the entire process, start to finish; from helping us pick the perfect lot to build on, to guiding us through EVERY detail inside and outside our house during the construction process. Aaron has incredible vision and the ability to make that vision come to life. There are SO many decisions to be made when building a house from the ground up, and he listened to us whenever we had indecision or doubts and always steered us in the right direction, making sure our home turned out to be the beautiful home that it is. Lori is a huge asset as well, weighing in and offering suggestions and guiding us on making decisions on everything from lighting and plumbing fixtures, interior hardware, to laying out and designing our outdoor landscaping. We are so happy with the finished product and receive compliments all the time about how beautiful our home is :) We highly recommend Murphys Design Center to anyone considering building a custom home.

We worked with Aaron and his wife for over a year on our project. They went well beyond our…read moreexpectations in the design phase and continued to surprise us with subtleties during the construction that we had missed. Their work, project timing, details, and budget performance were all outstanding. There weren't any unpleasant surprises. We intend to use them again in a couple of years to design and build a four bedroom home on a hillside. Lastly, the Millers still keep in touch with us and we never felt like just another customer, they both truly care about their product and reputation.

l Josh of Evergreen…read moreHandyman in Arnold is a lifesaver! He's not only incredibly helpful and affordable but goes above and beyond to address your home needs promptly. His dedication and reliability are unmatched. For my vacation rental in Blue Lake Springs, Josh is the only person I trust, and he should be yours too! Highly recommend!.

Sept 8, 2024…read more Recently I had Jeff Nolan come out to my property near Avery to view some repair work needed on a building. Jeff was courteous in our meeting and agreed that he would do the repairs and send me a work order via e-mail with a cost estimate. Regrettably, Jeff did not furnish me the cost estimate at all. I waited a week for the estimate and made several phone calls and left messages on his cell phone asking if he had made the estimate yet. After a week had passed when I heard nothing from Jeff he sent me an e-mail saying he decided he couldn't do the job until next year. This was in conflict with what he told me when we met at the property a week before. i had to come 82 miles on the day we met to discuss the work needed. Jeff did not act in a professional and organized manner in this negotiation. He was not business-like and pulled the rug out from under me and made no attempt to get me satisfied. I could not recommend him as a contractor because he apparently does no employ fair business practices. I have made known to the local home-owners association at Love Creek to beware of this deceitful contractor who can't be trusted. John Gibson Folsom, Calif

Great worker, was fast and efficient. Has great skills and input of ideas. Was very tidy with all…read morethat was going on. Will definitely be calling him in the future as I have more projects for him! Thanks Jeff!

Roxana and the J & R team painted the exterior or our Camp Connell cabin last fall. The quality of…read morework was outstanding! Interacting with Roxana for scheduling was easy and they were reliable with their promised schedule. More importantly, they were over-the-top helpful when we discovered that we chose the wrong color for the stain of our front deck. Without any difficulty, they came back and changed the color. We have remodeled many homes and very much appreciate contractors that come back when something is not right. Thank you so much!

I hired them to do a complete repaint of the interior of my house in Sheep Ranch. They did a great…read morejob and really got it done quickly and with excellent quality. Jim recommend a ceiling and wall color combination that came out looking very well. Can't recommend them enough. Also, they did my outside porches and used a stain that not only really made the wood porches pop, but is designed for the very harsh climate in the foothills, i.e.: very dry, hot, sunny, and snow in the winter. Also their pricings was very good!!!