Here is a consummate professional who will forever change your stereotypes about remodeling and…read morehome improvement contractors. We needed a room painted quickly, to accommodate our busy schedule. I found John right here on Yelp. Unlike a couple of his colleagues, who were rude and dismissive on the phone (and one of whom has yet to call me back, a week later), John answered the phone promptly (on a Sunday!), addressed all of my questions, asked all of the right ones, and waited patiently while I consulted with my wife on his quote. He came the very next day, and completed the job in less than a day and a half. John provided expert input in choosing a shade and finish (who knew that white paint is not just white paint, or the secret to choosing the right white?). He showed up equipped with a copy of his license, insurance and bonding papers. Although he had to move some furniture and other items to do the job (and did so single-handedly and without complaint), he was able to get the job done with absolutely no disruption to the household. And it is truly the best paint job I have ever seen. John's business is called East Bay PAINTER, but it turns out that's not all he does. While he was working, I asked whether he happened to know a good handyman who could remove an old decaying wall cabinet and install shelves. John was happy to do the job, came back a couple of days later, and -- once again -- did a fast, efficient, reliable and professional job, even hauling away the old cabinet. Although he does not sell himself cheap (nor should he -- he is a topflight professional artist and craftsman!), John's prices are reasonable and competitive. John, you have certainly not seen the last of me!

We recently moved and had horrible experiences with handyman/painters. We got overcharged for…read morebotched painted jobs, and emotions ran pretty high. Then John came to the rescue! I think he may have even saved our marriage! After the Direct TV installer left a mess, we needed it fixed. We hired a handyman off of Craiglist, which I do not recommend. He assured us he could clean up and make the house look like nothing had happened. He lied. When he was done, there were noticeable spots on the house, and we were out $200. I came to Yelp to find a painter to fix the mess this handyman had left behind. Well, I should have come to Yelp in the first place . . . I called John at East Bay Painter and told him our situation. He came by our house in an hour and gave us his assessment of what needed to be done and quoted a price cheaper than the stupid handyman from Craigslist. Within a week from his visit, he got a sample from the house to get the matching paint, painted the messed up area for an amazingly affordable price. I never dreamed that I could afford such a professional and pleasant painter for such a reasonable price! It was a relatively small job, but he treated us with the same level of respect as if we were having him paint the whole house. If you need anything painted, give John a call. I intend to work with him for as long as he paints! Thank you, John the super painter!

I've had plenty jobs done at various sites with these guys! Stucco repair, unit painting, varied…read moreplumbing work, shower enclosure replacements, tub reglazing, wall reframing due to water damage, concrete walkway grinding, etc. Fabion the Superintendent is a true professional and Mimi at at office is supreme! Give them a try and you will not be disappointed! God bless

Two recent experiences with electrical issues. Very responsive. Mr. Garcia is a timely and very…read moreclear communicator. Both problems solved. Reasonable rates. I will definitely use them again when need arises.

We recently called on Feregrino Electric to run a new wire from our garage to our second floor…read morelaundry. Feregrino had strong communication throughout the entire process, worked very efficiently, and we now have a high quality replacement. In addition, Feregrino had excellent attention to detail start to finish. We had to run the wire across various rooms and through the ceiling and walls and it was done so neatly that it blends very well into the existing environment. I highly recommend this company and in particular give kudos to Jorge for his professionalism and commitment to providing top notch service.

Antar was the best electrician. He arrived early, was quick and efficient with the job, and…read moreextremely friendly and respectful of the work areas. We will only call him now for any electrical jobs.

P.M. Update #5 5/29/2020: Stone and Virginia continue to send aggressive text messages. They…read moreinsisted on a partial refund of $299.99, which I neither requested nor wanted. My original review (below) was short and focused on the interpersonal challenges I encountered with Stone. It's helpful to look through all reviews and not make a decision based on one. I would not refer anyone to this business based on the pattern of intimidation and harassment that came after I shared my review. P.M. Update #4 5/29/2020: This afternoon I continued to receive text messages from Virginia and Stone. I've added a screenshot here and had to block their number. When considering this business, I would encourage potential clients to look at how Virginia and Stone behave when they receive a negative review. Today, I've been threatened and intimidated over 12 interactions. People make mistakes and many great businesses grow by learning - reaching out privately to learn more. My initial feedback below was focused on the "emotional overhead" of interacting with this business and how as a woman I did not feel safe at times. I want to restate: I wish HHH and Stone and Virginia well. They seemed to be good and competent people. On the interpersonal effectiveness level there's room for growth. It took two weeks, multiple missed appointments, and unwanted/unwelcome interpersonal interactions, but the pump was fixed competently. P.M. Update #3 5/29/2020: I've added a screen capture of another update that Stone and Virginia have made to their comment, so you can evaluate what it's like to work with this business. I have never requested a refund, nor received one, nor do I want one. My goal in posting was out of concern for women's safety and the "emotional overhead" that accompanies this business. I wish Stone and Virginia well and request that they please leave me alone. My experience with this business has been and continues to be a very very distressing experience. A few negative reviews are not representative of the full business. I would encourage people to evaluate the entire business. P.M. Update #2 5/29/2020: Stone and Virginia have removed their threatening comments and replaced it, which I appreciate. However, as they did threaten me here, I maintain with evidence that this has been a very bad experience. P.M. Update #1 5/29/2020: I would encourage you to expand and read the response from Stone and Virginia to my review. It depicts what I mean by "emotional overhead." Stone and Virginia also threaten legal action, which is intimidation (a pattern in their responses to other people who shared their feedback here). Reading their response here might be helpful as you consider if this is a person and business you want to work with. A.M. Update 5/29/2020: This morning I began receiving text messages from an unknown number, but these messages appear to be connected to this business and my review. As a single woman, I absolutely cannot recommend this business and feel increased concerned for my safety. To both Stone and Virginia, if I continue to receive messages or ongoing harassment from you, I will post them here. 5/28/2020: I feel afraid to post this, having read responses from the business owners on other posts where they receive negative feedback. In one, Virginia comments that the poster will get "what's coming to him," which appears to be a form of intimidation. Here's the thing, I would not recommend this business unless you have both the emotional bandwidth for inappropriate interactions (e.g. being called "Honey") and the flexibility for how they manage scheduling and rescheduling. Another reviewer also expressed challenges he had with the emotional overhead that Stone brings to interactions, which helped me understand that this is a pattern. Not everyone can carry someone else's emotional challenges, I personally only wanted a small thing fixed, but what actually happened left me feeling unsafe. The small problem with my washing machine became much larger and the fix took nearly two weeks as you can see in the receipts. I was overly patient with the no shows and rescheduling. It wasn't the mistakes made or the property damage that upset me, it was the tone of the emotional text messages that caused me concern. I'm sharing screen captures of some of the most harmful ones here out of concern for women's safety. I do wish HHH and Stone and Virginia well. They seemed to be good and competent people. On the interpersonal effectiveness level there's room for growth.

I just moved into my house and needed a shower…read more Both showers were broken. Both. How can this be? I paid for an additional contractor inspection during discovery phase of escrow. Ohhhh ::reads fine print of the plumbing section:: the inspection they perform doesn't include this. I went to sleep mad because I worked hard the whole day and I just wanted a hot shower. I was sweaty and dusty. It was a hot mess. I used the handy dandy Yelp app to find someone to come immediately. Why spend the money on a hotel just to take a shower when I could apply it to replacing the fixtures so I could shower in my own home? Focus. Meet the objective: hot shower stat. I chose this company because the response time was fast, the communication was clear, and the price was reasonable. Rafael and Arturo came out to help. I was so happy. They worked on my shower, put new plywood in the cabinet under my sink, and put the cap on my gas dryer line because I couldn't reach it! It was great to have friendly and helpful handymen in my house for a few hours. Stone, the owner of this business is really hands on so you know you will have a great end result. He reminded me about the homeowner insurance my realtor gave me. I forgot about that! My primary takeaway that may resonate with you as well? I appreciate how the owner educated and empowered me with understanding what was happening and how we could fix it instead of embarrassing me that I don't know what is going on in my own home. Listen, my area of expertise is my career outside of the home. I am happy to pay people whose area of expertise is what is in my home. Makes sense! Ohhhh that shower? Had it. I think that is even better than the first meal you have in your new home surrounded by moving boxes. (We had microwave popcorn and pizza delivery) I like handymen because they are of the mindset that if you can fix it fix it. I do not like demolishing/replacing for esthetics. I buy quality things because I know the total cost of ownership. You also know that because you're smart, which is why we are friends. Handmen make this wonderful way of living possible. Sure, they do remodels, but for me the key is maintaining what I have. I do not have disposable mindset. Give your home some love. Repair what has been bothering you for a reasonable price with super helpful and skilled professionals. Live your best life.

Javier did a great job painting my living room quickly, efficiently, and beautifully done. His…read moreprices are also very reasonable, and he is attentive and responsive. I highly recommend Javier to anyone with home improvement needs.

Javier is a skilled, efficient, and professional painter! I came to him looking for a painter for…read moremy Victorian apartment. He quoted me a much more affordable price than other painters, and was extremely honest about the cost of supplies. He was prompt, responsible, and friendly. He painted 4 rooms, plus the hallway, in less than 2 days. He left everything very clean, and the paint job looks AMAZING. 10/10 recommend!

I am a property manager with lots of remodeling projects constantly. Ryan was super helpful on a…read morecurrent project. He was on time, on budget, courteous, and professional. Thank you for all the extra help Ryan!

Our realtor introduced us to RJ early on in our home-buying journey. He was very responsive,…read morehelpful, respectful, and generous with his time. As he walked us through several different scenarios, it was immediately clear how experienced and knowledgeable he is. RJ has since been an invaluable resource for my wife and I as we learn what options we have for remodels, additions, and repairs for our potential forever home.

I was moving in to new place and needed rooms to be painted. The walls and edging had been marked…read morewith kids permanent markers and lots of scuff marks on edgings. From start to finish Jonathan and his crew showed up and got the job done as requested. The walls in my home look fresh and I'm excited and rdy to move in! They care in getting the job done right and it shows!

I decided to accept Jonathan's bid even though his bid is on the higher end. I went with him…read morebecause when Jonathan came out to look at my house, he took his time to explained steps that he needs to do for the job. He answered all my questions. He seemed honest and genuine. Jonathan and his brother Kevin did an incredible job on my pretty bad shape sidings. Even though the job was only one side of the house but the sidings needed a lot of TLC so it took them an extra day to finish the job. They came on time and cleaned up each day after they finished. When I asked Jonathan a favor to paint a small area and removed the security camera cable because I don't have a ladder to reach high, he gladly offered to help me. I highly recommend Across the Bay Painting. I would definitely call Jonathan again on my next projects. Thanks Jonathan and Kevin!

Ruben removed my uneven patio tiles that had poor drainage to my gutter, and laid down colored…read moreconcrete at a reasonable price. The water now drains perfectly. Ruben was thorough and super nice. I also asked him about other projects and he said he was able to complete them when I'm ready.

Ruben was great! Got the job done in three hours, would hire him again in a second. Highly…read morerecommended.