I wanted a full-service irrigation system specialist and that's exactly what I got with First Class…read moreIrrigation. Yves responded after 7 pm to my initial contact and got in contact with me the following morning as agreed. He gave regular updates about his arrival window and got to work within 10 minutes of arrival after giving me clear info about what needed to be done. He completed the valve-replacement work on a 25-year-old system fairly quickly and showed me how to maintain the valves by cleaning the filter and clearing the lines. Good money for good work. My yard and I thank you!

Triaging the problem over the phone and scheduling the appointment with Mark (the owner) was a…read morebreeze. He is very responsive and transparent about pricing, and he was also very generous with his time. The following day, a tall young man named David came out to perform the work. I never write reviews, but David did such a great job that I felt compelled to write one. First, David replaced three very old, outdated valves. What I appreciated most was that he took the time to explain what he was doing and how the valves and solenoids work together with the controller as a system. As someone who knows very little about sprinkler systems, I really appreciated the clear explanation. Second, he installed four new sprinklers, one of which was a challenge because of the concrete surrounding the PVC piping. In addition, he replaced eight heads, six risers, and capped one sprinkler. He adjusted every single head across four stations and zones, walked me through each zone, made careful micro-adjustments, and explained how everything worked. Lastly, he left my backyard spotless and looking as good as new. I would not hesitate to work with Mark and David at First Class Irrigation again. Speaking of which, I am thinking of having them convert my sprinkler system into a low-maintenance drip irrigation system with a Rachio controller in the near future. Highly recommended!

We contacted Brent after a big storm this winter that overwhelmed the drains we already had and…read moreflooded our yard. He came out quickly and spent time thoroughly looking over our yard, our existing drainage system, and listening to our concerns. He came up with a plan to address the issues without having to tear out our landscaping. He sent us a quote by the next day and quickly responded to our many follow-up questions. He's clearly very knowledgeable about drainage and passionate about it! The crew did an awesome job and worked SO hard. They arrived on time every day and even worked through the weekend to make up for some lost work time due to rain. Despite having to dig up big chunks of our yard and temporarily move plants, they put everything back together perfectly. We really appreciate that they use high quality materials that will do the job better and last longer than materials purchased off the shelf at a big box hardware store. Can't recommend Older Home Specialists enough, they do incredible work for a very fair price. We'll definitely call them again if we need any other work done as they also do irrigation!

I honestly can't say enough good things about Brent and his crew, but I'll try. I reached out to…read morehim after realizing I needed a drainage pro who really understood my concerns and the products I wanted to use. After buying our house earlier this year, I went down the YouTube rabbit hole of drainage videos--mostly because our foundation issues came from decades of poor drainage. Finding a local company willing to do the work was surprisingly hard, and when I finally did, they installed something that just wasn't built to last. I rushed that decision, and sure enough, it didn't feel right. Sometimes you just have to fix it before it becomes a bigger headache. Luckily, the trenches were still open and no landscaping was done yet, so I decided to redo everything correctly. I wanted to use the high-quality French Drain Man materials--patented, made from new materials (not recycled), and engineered to last. The challenge was finding someone who knew how to install them properly. That's when I found Brent. Turns out he's the west-coast installer who actually uses those same products--and he's just as passionate about proper drainage as the French Drain Man himself. Brent even has a YouTube channel and Instagram where he shares his projects and tips, which shows how much he cares about doing things right. From the start, Brent was responsive, professional, and easy to talk to. He called me back the same day (which never happens anymore!) and worked with me to create a plan that made sense for my property and budget. He even suggested ways I could do some prep work myself to save on the install. When Brent and his crew arrived, I immediately knew I was in good hands. They were organized, efficient, and clearly took pride in their work. A few neighbors stopped by while they were working and were amazed at the quality of the system. One neighbor thought I was crazy for replacing the old setup--but that same neighbor's garage has flooded twice. I told him my goal is to not flood even once! A few weeks later we had a huge downpour, and for the first time our crawl space stayed completely dry. That was all the confirmation I needed that we made the right choice. Brent mentioned that most of his projects are re-do's of failed systems installed by others--and after this experience, I totally get it. Too many people do quick fixes instead of building proper, long-term solutions. I couldn't be happier with the results or the overall experience. Brent and his crew are top-notch, and I feel genuinely blessed to have one of their systems installed at our home. (We are part of an exclusive club now! Lol) In all seriousness though, if you want your drainage done right the first time and want to work an outstanding guy that is not only knowledgeable but legitimately passionate about drainage then you need to call Brent.

I want to talk about how much I love my new bookshelves. We approached River City Carpentry about a…read morelarge project, at least for us. Carlos came to our house, on a holiday no less, and talked about what we wanted to do and provided a quote later. He was thorough, providing suggestions about how to approach a problem: framing out our decidedly builder-grade windows to tie in with the board-and-batten we wanted. And then there was the huge, floor-to-ceiling built-in-bookshelves project we wanted him to tackle with stain-grade wood. Through the whole process, from concept to completion, Carlos checked with us about what we wanted. He made changes when needed and was respectful about our wishes. Everything he did mattered to him. All his choices were thoughtful: with materials, trimming out the board and batten and windows and building the bookshelves. With the cabinet bottoms for four of the bookcases, he chose something with a nice wood grain and matched the doors up. It looks so good and now we need to respect the wood with a stain that will allow the beauty to come through. The result is something out of my dreams. Solid, classy bookshelves with some cabinets and even a couple cabinets with plexiglass doors. As Carlos said, we could drive a truck on these bookshelves now. No disrespect to the IKEA hackers, but I wanted something solid that would last a lifetime, out of real wood. Carlos custom-made the bookshelves -- no prefab cabinets. He was great with communication, both in person and by text when he was on his way for the day. He was always on time or even early. He has a great sense of humor and found us funny too, which is nice to have when you have someone working in your house for a while. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. River City Carpentry provided good quality service and a great value. Now I'm looking forward to the next step of getting our shelves stained and our board and batten and the rest of the room painted.

11/24/2023: CARLOS GONZALES-Is THE "Go-To" Carpenter!!!! I met with Carlos where I purchased the…read moresolid-core doors at Contractors' Supply on November 10, 2023, i.e., Veterans' Day . . . BTW: ALL US BANKS WERE CLOSED~Ooooof, i.e., I couldn't give Carlos a Cashier's Check for the initial deposit; I had no choice but, submitting a cash deposit instead . . . Aside, the scheduled door installation date was for November 24, 2023, i.e., on time as scheduled--of course and indeed confirmed days prior. During the door installation installing two doors, I was enthralled with Carlos adjusting the "X & Y axis" for bedroom door~LOL . . . Which Carlos called, ". . . plumbed." Regardless, Carlos is an expert, indeed! I plan hiring Carlos when I receive my EDC building permit for converting a Tuff Shed into an ADU.