Nelson came to our rescue when we had a leak in our ceiling! He came to our home the same day as a massive storm hit, assessed the situation and immediately got to work to prevent any further damage. Excellent communication, organized, high quality work. He and Carlos worked quickly and meticulously to make sure our home was back to perfect condition and over the holidays, no less. I've never met a construction crew that holds their work to higher standards than the clients. Great people that we will continue to work with for future projects. They go above and beyond and give you peace of mind that your home is in good hands. read more

Door replacement. Very knowledgeable and friendly, would recommend. Would use them again

We were facing a significant home surgery and had to take a leap of faith, and Nelson delivered. He comes highly recommended! A rite of passage for new homeowners is to deal with a major repair. Less than a year after moving in, heavy rains led to water from outside making its way inside without invitation. Noticing some damaged wood that was likely to blame, we called on Nelson to help. Of the various contractors we solicited for quotes, Nelson was the most through and punctual. And throughout, Nelson and team were reliable, communicative and provided expert work for a job which started as a "minor" siding repair but expanded (to our dismay) in scope as increasing amounts of rotting, structural wood from the previous owner was uncovered. Although it was disconcerting to see how much damage we would need to address, Nelson was sympathetic and assured us that it would be straightforward to fix and advised on a couple of different approaches, which we agreed to. His team arrived on time every day and worked around weather conditions to perform carpentry, waterproofing, and offered continuous updates. We also hired Nelson's team to paint afterwards, and are very happy with the results. By the end we started dreaming about other projects or repairs we could accomplish and started getting his feedback on those as well! One thing we learned is that it's necessary to make sure the discussions are thoroughly documented-we had a couple of misunderstandings about what was included or not after verbal discussions, which we either resolved through the contract, or realized after the fact that it was something discussed but never written down so we let it go. But making the agreement itself was a breeze, and Nelson is good humored, flexible and was easy to work with at all of the stages of the process. We would certainly work with him on future repairs. read more

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I've hired a lot of contractors over the years for extensive home renovations - at least six or seven, I'd say. Nelson is unequivocally the best I've ever worked with, hands-down. He did an extensive kitchen and bath renovation for us and we couldn't be happier. The work that he and his team delivers is high quality and exacting, and I am an architect and have high standards. He does things right because he too has high standards and because that's who he is. He also is wonderful when he comes across those unexpected issues that always come up. He talks it over with you calmly and presents options with detailed quotes. If it's not a big deal in terms of time and materials, his team often just takes care of it without charging, which is pretty unusual. He did that over and over in this project with us, and I really appreciated it and think it kept the project cost way down. His prices are 100% fair for the quality of work you are getting - in fact, probably a good deal given the way he works with unexpected things. He is 100% professional, putting everything in writing and on schedule. He is also just a lovely human being and so nice to be in the renovation trenches with. He is calm, good-natured, and good with his team and clients. A rare gem of a contractor. read more

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Dave is wonderful. He helped my elder aunt when she had a water leak. He coordinated all the work and made sure it was done correctly. I can't thank him enough. If you need any type of plumbing work, please call Dave. You are in good hands. read more

Phenomenally competent, pleasant and honest. We bought a house with great bones last year, but everything else dated from decades ago. We hired Nelson 8 months ago to do a thorough update, and he and his crew have been working steadily here since then, with beautiful results. They show up when they say they will and work hard while they are here. And his prices are very fair for the quality of the work. Each of the men who works with him does first-rate work on everything and are very pleasant to be around. And we leave them to work here while we are gone, without any concern whatsoever. Highest possible recommendation. read more

I used Nelson again recently (November-December 2023) to remodel and retile my guest bathroom. I had previously used Nelson services twice before and was thrilled with the quality of his work (see my prior YELP review from Oct. 2022). When I decided to redo the bathroom, I knew I wanted Nelson to do the work, and didn't bid it out to additional contractors, simply because I knew the quality of work I would be receiving and that the price would be fair and reasonable (which it was). Almost needless to say, I'm absolutely thrilled with how it came out. The craftsmanship was flawless. Again, what is most appreciated is the professionalism of the team, not just from skills perspective--which is excellent--but also for the thoughtful, organized and clean way in which they work. I would have expected dust to be everywhere throughout the house--but they took great care to limit the impact of their work and it was minimal. Everything swept out and put in their place before they left each day. I continue to appreciate Nelson's creativity as well, anticipating potential issues, always talking them through with me, and always having a suggestion or solution. As I said previously, finding a reliable contractor that's also as talented and passionate about what he does is a rare thing these days. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend nelson to anyone for anything. read more

We hired Nelson a second time to do some exterior home repair, because he did such a good job the first time he worked for us. He and his crew were prompt, polite, clean and did excellent work again this time. We would not hesitate to hire him again or recommend his services. read more

Nelson and his team were great - responsive, nice, gave good honest advice, and were not pushy. They really improved the look of my laundry room by painting, installing new light fixtures, building and installing custom base boards to match the rest of the house, and framing the door. Nelson fit me into his schedule fast and worked quickly - I look forward to working with him again. read more

Nelson and his crew recently did a bathroom remodel for us, and the results are stunning. The bathroom was a '50's era in desperate need of an update. His pricing was good, and he and his crew worked wonders in a timely fashion, all the while keeping things clean and being very considerate along the way. I would highly recommend his services for whatever project may need done - a true jack of all trades! read more

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It's been awhile since I posted on Yelp however I really want to promote Nelson and his team. I have had a number of contractors do work and I can honestly say I never want anyone else but Nelson and team to work on the house. This last project Nelson did an amazing job renovating my bathroom after a bad water leak. Not only is the team professional and polite but the craftsmanship of the project was incredible. I can honestly say its now my favorite room in my house! They explained all the work and took no shortcuts. Perfectionists! read more

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I have known Nelson for ten years: As a private homeowner and during my tenure as a property manager for a 13 unit building in San Rafael. He is my "go to" person. He has renovated 3 bathrooms for my husband and myself and will renovate two kitchens for us during 2023. Additionally, Nelson has mitigated flood damage, roofing, painted both interior and exterior surfaces, plumbing, electrical, laid flooring. Did I mention that he does it all and does it extremely well? Nelson shows up when he promises OR CALLS to let you know he's running behind (unheard of in the "contractor world"). He is a creative problem solver with the eye of a designer and catches all the small details that make a project look finished and if you are not satisfied, he comes back until you are. I have recommended him to many homeowners - I have heard nothing but praise for his work and the work his crew performs. Reno's are messy but somehow the crew make it tolerable with their tarps and cleanup. The crew works in my home like they are working in their own homes! I recommend him and his crew unequivocally! read more

Great experience with Nelson. He responded super fast, was intelligent with his diagnosis and was efficient in his repair. I thought his pricing was fair and valued. The handyman is a fantastic jack of all trades title, meaning "you have a problem - let me help you" and this is what Nelson did for me. He took a problem and solved it creatively, confidently, and with courtesy. He made this repair simple and easy! Thanks Nelson. I'd recommend his services to anyone that has a handyman need. read more

We have used Nelson on two occasions now. The first was for some bathroom updates. This round for a new front door, drywall work, and exterior trim. On both projects Nelson and his team have outstanding attention to detail, wonderful craftsmanship, and a very clean work environment. Additionally we have 2 kids running around and the team was friendly and safe even for them. We will be using Nelson and his crew for future projects. read more

I just used Nelson to do a fairly extensive amount of work in a home my fiancée and I just purchased in Marin. He did a first-rate job and was completely honest and transparent. He also kept in touch as the work progressed. I would highly recommend him, just as everyone else who has used him has done. read more

Nelson and his team were great. They were communicative, professional and very tidy. They fixed water damage in our ceiling and wall and they did a great job with the demo, dry walling and painting too. Their work is so good, we ended up having them paint our entire ceiling! Nelson was honest throughout our entire renovation and the project never got delayed. We highly recommend him (and his team!) and will have them do more projects for us in the future! read more

My wife and I have built or remodeled more than a few homes in the last 35 years. We have used many contractors, tradesman and handymen in that process. The best things I can say Nelson is that he is (1) honest, (2) knows what he knows and more importantly (3) what he doesn't and the work that he agrees to do...(4) he and his crew do well. Very well! He has done a number of big and small projects at our current home over the last couple of years ...all with great outcomes. I can't say enough positive things about him and his work which if anyone has experience with the typical "handyman"....is a rare thing indeed. I don't often write reviews and when I do its not often they are 5 stars. read more

Used Nelson for drywall, painting and misc repairs. Couldn't ask for a better experience. He was responsive, fair priced and did excellent work. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

My parents needed a wide variety of updates done to their house. I found Nelson on Yelp and couldn't be happier with his work. He was quick to come give us a bid and offered a perfectly fair price. His team showed up on time and were very thorough. If you have a project that needs taking care of I can't recommend Nelson highly enough. read more

We had Nelson and his crew come in to help with a remodel of our house. We had him redo all our flooring, overhaul our entire master bathroom, add recessed lighting and retile our fireplace. Everything turned out great and better than we had expected. His crew was very professional and kept us informed throughout the entire project and even asked us for our opinion down to every single last detail. He's very experienced and I would recommend him to anyone needing either just basic handyman work or anyone looking for an honest contractor. We'll definitely be calling him back when we're ready to upgrade our other bathroom. read more

We had an area of rot on the side of our house in a difficult to access area. Nelson and his team sorted it out in a day and a half - even repainting the deck he needed to cut through to get to the rot. read more

From the initial bid to final clean up, Nelson and his crew were responsive, knowledgeable and polite. The paint job on the house looks amazing because of their thorough preparation and attention to detail. Finally, the job was done on time and on budget. I highly recommend. read more

Nelson was delayed for our appointment due to rain preparations at his location, however he arrived late in the afternoon anyway to do the job. I needed a Pilates springboard installed. Nelson was very efficient in putting it together and installing it on my wall. He was very pleasant to deal with and was reasonable with cost. I will definitely be calling him again. read more

I have worked with Nelson on projects for over 4 years now. Nelson has done multiple bathrooms, kitchen remodels, and general construction (painting, cabinetry, lighting installation, plumbing) for me. He and his team are the best!!! They show up on time, work hard, are always courteous, and clean up after themselves. He is a GEM! read more