We contacted Lauren Vaage after exploring an Ikea upgrade to our circa 1960s kitchen. We realized…read morethat trying to fit an Ikea "package" into our space was forcing mediocre materials into a less than optimal layout. We looked for help and based on the beautiful and creative work we saw on his web page we decided to contact Lauren. He helped us re-examine our goals for our home and to think more holistically about how we wanted to organize the kitchen so as to better integrate it with our outdoor space and our open plan living area. Lauren brought in experts to help us upgrade our HVAC and to plan for a future solar addition. Lauren's vision and artistic approach to the project led to what seems in retrospect to a relatively simple solution that made our kitchen remodel into so much more. Lauren re-oriented our kitchen within the same space, adding a mere 27 additional square feet, but in so doing completely transformed our home, integrating the outdoor space with the kitchen and living area and allowing natural light to connect the spaces in a way that makes our home feel entirely new. Over the course of the project, we watched Lauren invest his time and attention to every step in the journey, turning the unexpected twists and turns of a remodel into added value. The team from Davis Artisan Builders were a pleasure to work with and are indeed true artisans (and great people) with years of experience who trust Lauren's vision and take pride in the final product. It's hard to imagine not having the kitchen that we now have, even though it's completely different than our initial vision. It's incredibly functional, with more space and storage than we ever could have achieved with a package remodel. More importantly, it's transformed into a joyful space to live and cook in and we're so grateful we took the time to get Lauren's help in re-envisioning what would make our house into a better home.

Lauren remodeled my home converting one area into a home office. My experience with Lauren is very…read morepositive! He is detail oriented. Quality oriented. Essentially a perfectionist. I would definitely hire him again!

I had a great experience with All American Handyman. Chris installed a GFCI outlet in my garage,…read moreand the pricing was competitive with an accurate quote and no surprises. He showed up early, got straight to work, and the whole job took about 2 hours. The service was professional and efficient from start to finish. What I really appreciated was that Chris took the time to answer my questions and even pointed out some safety issues he noticed in the attic, which was genuinely helpful and not something he had to do. Solid workmanship, great communication, and someone I would feel comfortable hiring again and recommending to others.

I'm a little late on this review, but wanted to share our great experience with Chris. We needed a…read moreceiling repaired in a spare room we're turning into a nursery. Chris did an inspection for a small fee that would go toward the repair, and he clearly explained what he found and how he'd fix it. He showed up on time, was respectful of our home, and was very honest. He actually recommended we wait to repair the ceiling until after our roof was fixed so the work wouldn't be ruined if it rained, and I really appreciated that transparency. Once the roofing was done, he got us scheduled right away, knowing I was close to my due date. One of his teammates completed the repair, and Chris still came by to check on the work. Everything turned out great. Chris is responsive, professional, and clearly cares about the quality of his work. I'd absolutely use him again.

Todd did an OUTSTANDING job refinishing the tops of my teak dining table and coffee table. He is a…read moremaster of his craft and very knowledgeable in all aspects of refinishing wood. He is meticulous and very dedicated to making the final surface perfect!

Todd did an excellent job refinishing our table and pedestal, which had been scratched and damaged…read moreover the years by movers, kids, and normal wear. He completed the work within the agreed time frame and the price was reasonable. We chose not to refinish the chairs because they did not to be refinished. The color match is perfect. As expected with a newly refinished piece, we kept the table in our extra building for a few weeks while the odor dissipated and just now had the time to sit down and write this review. We are very happy with the results . Thank you Todd!! We highly recommend his services.

We were new the area and our kindly new neighbors referred us to a local cabinet maker who in turn…read morereferred us to Sean and Home fix. We have had kitchens re done before in two previous homes so we are not newbies to home renovations. This was a great experience from start to finish. Sean and his crew are all excellent craftsmen. Lou, John, Sean 2, Eric and Chris. Sean kept us updated and was very patient with me as I went about the selection of materials for our kitchen. I hope to have him back someday for a bathroom makeover. We love our new kitchen! Thank you Home fix!

Sean and his team did an amazing job on our kitchen remodel. He listened to my ideas and concerns…read moreand was nothing but polite and helpful. He never me made me feel like I was a burden. Everyone who came through from his team was polite, respectful and clean! The price we were quoted and the timeline were pretty spot on. I work with contractors in my job and expected the timeline to be extended and the price to be higher when all was said and done but that was not the case. I highly recommend Sean and the Home Fix team and will definitely use them for any future needs. Shout out to Lou who really seemed to get my vision and worked with me every time I "had a thought" Thank you to the whole Home Fix team... I LOVE my kitchen!!

We had our house painted by Fix-it 530 about 5 years ago and it was a horrible job. After just 5…read moreyears we need to repaint due to so many issues. Also, during the painting process they increased the fees several times.

I hired Walter to remove an old bathroom vanity & install a new one. He put down vinyl plank…read moreflooring in the bathroom and laundry room and replaced the baseboards in two bathrooms and laundry room. I was surprised by the reasonable estimate he gave me. He explained that he and his associates would be able to do the work quickly and they did. I am happy with the work they did and the price. I'm happy with the job they did.

Addison is an efficient, knowledgeable, and kind carpenter/handyman. He installed handles on all of…read moreour kitchen cabinets, and also (with an on-the-spot request) was able to repair the chipped corner of a lower cabinet. I didn't have the right size screws for the handle installation, but he was able to make a quick hardware store run, returned promptly, and completed the job in no time...I honestly was a bit nervous that some of the handles might not be level because he was able to do the work so quickly, but to my surprise, they all appear level and look and function great! I'm so glad with how this little change upgraded old cabinets (which we will refinish soon). I'm also glad that he was able to repair the chipped cabinet; you can hardly tell that it was ever damaged... I certainly recommend Addison's work and will likely call him back for other small jobs.

Addison is a precise, knowledgeable and a fast worker (Sometimes he'd run from his truck back to…read morethe project in our yard.) He is also dependable and prompt: if he's tied up (in line at Home Depot, for example) he'll text you. Add to all of this the fact that Addison is thoughtful, pleasant and polite to be around AND that he's bonded, insured AND is properly masked... Wow! We have a deck and our kitchen next on our list. BTW: if he commits to a job then he will follow thru. We had 4 other carpenters say they'd do work for us, and then started making excuses or even avoided our calls. If he's so great, then why only 4 stars? It's a trick. Sometimes, in the beginning of a person's history with Yelp, "they" disbelieve 5 star ratings. ( Take a look at the 2 recommendations already turned in for Addison. Nothing wrong with them, except they're 5 stars.) I've had this experience with Yelp in other cases. Addison is a 5 star person, offering 5 star service.

Victor came to my home to provide an estimate for some siding work I needed. Instead of…read morerecommending unnecessary repairs, he suggested painting my home, which will reduce the need for siding repairs for several years and save me money. I really appreciated his honesty and professionalism. He was flexible, accommodating, and even replaced my patio covering with galvanized steel at no additional charge. Alex, who was in charge of painting the house, did an outstanding job. He and his team painted my entire home in just a day and a half. They carefully moved all of my belongings before starting and put everything back when they were finished. My house looks absolutely beautiful! I am extremely pleased with all of the work that was done on my home and will definitely be reaching out to GoodLife for any future construction projects. Thank you, Victor, Alex, and the entire team, for your excellent service!

Goodlife recently replaced our roof and we couldn't be happier. Before they started the project,…read morethey filed for the permits, explained the process and allowed us to choose the type and color of the shingles, gutters and soffits. They cleaned up at the end of every work day. When we thought they were done, they came back out and touched up the paint where it needed it and rehung the cable/phone lines and exterior lighting. We appreciate all they did and will definitely be calling them back for our next project.

Our family has worked with Ryan and Karina on two major projects and a handful of smaller projects…read more They have turned our home into a haven. Ryan is an expert contractor who communicates options well, problem-solves to the smallest detail, and completes a quality job in the time frame he projected. Karina keeps the project going from permits to completion. Both are wonderful to work with! Whether you're thinking about a major construction project or smaller home improvement details, Nor Cal is an exellent company to make your project happen. Five stars from start to finish!

From the owner: We are happy to do bathroom/kitchen/whole house remodels, build additions and even new…read moreconstruction. Ryan is a well versed contractor who knows his way through every aspect of every project.