We had an excellent experience with G & G Deck and Fence. They completed a weeklong project of…read morefences shared with three of our neighbors, along with several gates. G & G's estimator, Ben, was quick in scheduling a visit to quote the project, for which we specified that we wanted heart redwood. It was a two month wait before the crew could begin work, but well worth it. Ben came with the work team at start of project and walked through everything with G & G's lead worker, Rodrigo. Work wrapped up on time and we are so pleased with the result.

I had a great experience with G & G Deck & Fence. The consultation went well, and although there…read morewas a small mix-up at first, Ben quickly cleared things up and made sure everything was on track. Scheduling was easy, and they arrived right on time. Ben came with his crew, introduced everyone, and they got straight to work. They removed the old fence and installed the new one efficiently. The entire 24-foot fence project took just over four hours. We had received another quote from a handyman that was significantly higher and did not include a warranty. G & G Deck & Fence's pricing was very reasonable, and the fact that their work is backed by a warranty gave us added confidence. The quality of the work is excellent--the fence looks clean, sturdy, and very well built. Overall, I'm very happy with the results and would definitely use them again and recommend them to others.

I can't say enough positive things about Dan! He did an amazing job building my decks and…read moreinstalling a handrail along the stairs next to my garage. He has an amazing work ethic and is so tidy! His attention to detail is top notch as well. My favorite part of my deck is my new bar counter. I knew I wanted it but had no idea how to make it happen. Dan saw my vision and made it better than I hoped! My only complaint is that now that the deck looks so amazing, I feel like I need to paint the house!

From Day 1, working with Dan and Craftsman Decks was truly a great experience. Dan is responsive,…read morepractical, and an expert when it comes to all things decks. Our second-story elevated deck needed a major repair. When we spoke to a few other companies, they all said that we needed a full rebuild. But not Dan. He assessed the work carefully, examined the drawings, and said he could do the repair. He was fair and transparent with the cost and clear about the scope of work. When the job began, Dan and his team, Ksen and Chris, were thoughtful and efficient with their approach. They made lots of progress quickly, and explained each step in detail. Dan really went above and beyond helping me navigate the inspection process. We wanted to make a few changes from the original drawings that required a revision. Dan worked with our architect, handled the inspectors, and helped get our deck approved and permitted. He was careful and detailed, communicated well throughout the whole process, and the work was top tier. I highly recommend Craftsman Decks. Elite work, trustworthy and reliable, fair and transparent, and will go the extra mile. Give them all the stars!

My indoor stair railing was not up to code and had large gaps between the rails (over 5 inches of…read morespace), and with a little one on the way, I needed to fix the issue. Richard was quick to respond via email and most of the questions could be answered via email and sending photos, then a phone call for follow ups and to schedule the appointments to remove the railing and reinstall it. I was a little nervous because the job was so small that Richard didn't think he needed to visit the site to confirm prices or the work needed, but decided to move forward since he had a very competitive and reasonable quote compared to others (cheaper than another company by a significant amount). Scheduled the work and Richard's team came out and removed the railing very quickly and carefully, cleaning up any messes. My household was without a railing on the stairs for a week, then the workers arrived to reinstall. It took 3 hours or so to install it, and they were careful and did good work, cleaning up as always. The railing looks amazing. They blasted off the old paint and replaced it with what appears to be a matte powder coating that matched the same white we had before and looks great. The bars they used to fill the gaps look identical to the others, so the entire railings look brand new and complete. Richard and his team even installed a horizontal safety bar by request because the gap between the floor and railing was too tall. I'm very pleased. The railings feel sturdy and look great; in fact, the railings look better than before and are now much safer. I would do business with Mr. Handrail again and highly recommend them!

Getting our handrails done was the smoothest construction work I have ever had. Their online intake…read moreform is thorough so you just need to input your details and then they follow up for scheduling and pricing. It was more affordable than 2 other local steel fabricators for identical rails. I cant emphasize enough how responsive they are. They actually return your calls and emails. They show up when they say they will. These seem like low standards but in the construction field I have found that this is very rare.

We had a great experience with IVS Fence & Ironworks, a family business that takes real pride in…read moreits work. Our project spanned several months and included a wrought iron fence with concrete/stucco pillars, an automated sliding driveway gate, and a pedestrian gate. It was a complex job with four other subcontractors involved across design, electrical, landscaping, and stucco finishing. Ignacio, the owner, was always available by phone or text and willing to talk through ideas with us. He also would send pictures during fabrication to ensure we were aligned on design details. He was upfront about change orders, and whenever something wasn't quite right, he did his best to make it right. That kind of communication and accountability isn't something you get with every contractor. Our fence sits on a tricky slope, and Ignacio really sweated the details. He had to build the driveway gate just right and pour the concrete track at precisely the correct angle to match--and he totally nailed it. His team brought the heavy gate out several times to ensure it stayed plumb throughout its travel along the slope. He put a lot of thought into engineering something that would last--in fact, I had to talk him down from a few ideas for making the gate even sturdier! His team was respectful, friendly, and did great work. They also kept the job site clean at the end of each day, which we appreciated throughout a long project. I'd highly recommend IVS to anyone looking for thoughtful craftsmanship and a contractor who stands behind his work.

I requested a quote from IVS for a large fence project and it was a bit difficult to iron out the…read moredetails with IVS. Ignacio, who came for the site visit and identified himself as the owner, was very easy to communicate with both in person and over the phone. However, Jackie, (not clear to me if she's the co-owner or Ignacio's wife) finalizes pricing and pretty much runs the show. For our project, we had picked IVS to do the work, but the price kept increasing by thousands of dollars. I asked to speak with Ignacio since these changes were inconsistent with what I discussed with him and put them week above our other quotes, but Jackie said that's not necessary since she decides the pricing. They also charge tax on materials, which no other fencers do (since they're already paying tax to Home Depot, etc.). These business practices felt disingenuous to me and like bait and switch. I've had issues in the past with businesses like this that once the work begins they'll change order you again and ask for more money. So we did not use them. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range and IVS was around $12K. All were licensed and bonded. We went with the lowest quote and are extremely happy with our fence.

Alex was clear, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. He took care to understand our unique situation and…read moredemonstrated clear knowledge and experience. We trust him and will hire Alex again. Thank you!

They responded quickly when I called and texted…read more Communication was a small issue. There was a misunderstanding but they were very gracious about it.

Professional Fair pricing…read more Quality work Finished in on time Definitely would use him again

Santos did our exterior stairs including making the foundation, and creating the stairs. He is…read moreextremely easy to work with, maintains the highest standards, and all on time and within our budget. The job had a lot of details and needed to be done according to a plan - Santos was able to anticipate areas of concern and help us easily get thru inspection. Santos and his team are great to work with and we highly recommend!

FCR replaced a stretch of fence in our back yard. I would definitely recommend this company and…read morewould use them again. Corey was quick to come give an estimate and explain our options. He was good at listening to our needs and that of our neighbors, and provided a split invoice since we were sharing the cost. I got two other quotes and FCR's was prompt and competitive. The workers were easy to have around and did a beautiful job.

My backyard fence had two loose posts causing it to tilt. I reached out to about seven companies…read morefor estimates, and many quoted $2,000-3,000 minimums. FCR was the quickest to respond, easiest to communicate with, and the most professional. They treated my small job with the same care as a major project. After visiting and providing an estimate, Dylan and his team followed up to address any questions or concerns about the quote. Their reliability was immediately apparent. They confirmed a time window of 8-9 am and sent reminders before the work day. True to their word, they arrived right at 8 am. The fence is now standing straight and looks as good as new. I'm really glad I chose FCR and would highly recommend them!

Joe was great! He gave us a quick and reasonable quote for building a large garden trellis, and got…read morethe job done the next week. He is an experienced carpenter who cares about the quality of his work and attention to detail, great communication throughout the process. We will be using Bumble Bee for our next project!

My experience started off well. Joe was responsive, communicated clearly, and provided a fair…read morequote. Unfortunately, after a miscommunication about part of the project, which I thought we had resolved amicably (I compensated him for the materials he had already used), he later admitted he was upset and had been purposely avoiding my follow up communication. He left the original job on Friday saying he would return the following week to finish a few remaining items. After that, I spent over a month trying to get a response, with little to no communication and no explanation for this treatment. When I finally expressed my frustration, he admitted he had intentionally been ignoring me because of the earlier misunderstanding and offered to send someone to finish the outstanding tasks, "if that's what I was upset about." That level of unprofessionalism was far more disappointing than the few remaining tasks on the project. Misunderstandings happen, but they shouldn't result in giving a customer the silent treatment and leaving a job unfinished. I cannot recommend someone who responds to conflict by avoiding communication completely.

I had Michael replace an old wooden deck that had become rotten with a new one made of composite…read more The whole experience was positive from start to finish. Michael's team arrived promptly, removed the old deck, and built a new frame that is far sounder and protected than the old one. He provided many samples to help us choose the best composite plank and we were very happy with the result. Finally, he did a lot of really nice work on a railing that turned out much nicer than we had imagined. We are very happy with the end result and expect our beautiful new deck to last many years.

Another missing followup by Michael Persky. Always prefer t say nothing if deficit in response but…read morethis is simply dropping the ball on an important deck replacement/repair/re/build. Certainly wish Michael & Veronica the best, but can't comment on a non response & hard to endorse after a month elapsed.

The restoration of the wood entrance door of my residence was executed with exceptional precision…read moreand efficiency. The firm demonstrated prompt communication and a seamless project management process, ensuring that the project progressed smoothly from inception to completion. The principal of Nor-Cal, Blain, entrusted the task to his lead technician, Baldamar. Baldamar's expertise, experience, and meticulous attention to detail were evident throughout the project. The 8 ft x 3 ft 3 inch solid wood door, which had endured years of exposure to adverse weather conditions, received a well-deserved facelift. The overall experience working with the firm was highly positive. I strongly recommend Nor-Cal for any woodwork projects you may have in mind.

Blaine is responsive, helpful and very nice. Compelling easy to work with, no upsell, just gave…read moreus good advice and what we needed done. Everything was done quickly and well. Would go back to him anytime.