John and his team are kind, caring, diligent, and generous people. I hired HomeSmith to do a…read morehandful of projects in a house I recently purchased, one of which was to re-imagine a 1970s fireplace. I showed John a picture of one he did before, told him I liked redwood, and he was off to the races. In just a few short days, my dilapidated 1970s fireplace was a brand new marble wonder with a custom redwood mantle and much safer for my kids. When I had a problem with a window in my kitchen, John was on the scene and took care of it before I could even get to my house to worry about it. That next week, I had a huge, upgraded window in my office overlooking the hills. John cares deeply about his clients, takes care of your home as if it were his own, and charges a fair and reasonable price for his work. He communicates with you regularly so you feel informed, empowered, and cared about. He answers questions quickly and honestly, giving you the benefit of his many years as a general contractor. Doing business with him is like working with a friend or neighbor. I highly recommend John and HomeSmith and can't wait to work with him on other projects at my home.

From start to finish, John and his crew, did an excellent job of designing and executing the two…read moreprojects he did for us. Always on time and ready to work. I had come up with a preliminary plan for our outdoor stairs and patio projectss and he pretty much took it from there and ran with it. He was always pleasant, helpful and professional throughout the time it took to complete the projects. He completed the work, as proposed, and within the time allowed. He dealt with issues by coming up with solid solutions, keeping in mind to consider our budget. I would highly recommend HomeSmith for consideration when planning your next home project.

Paint around the frame of our garage was falling off, plastic strips were coming off the garage…read moreframe due to improper attachment, and 2 shingles fell off the roof. Found Anthony through Yelp and he was very responsive. Talked to him briefly over the phone, he charges by the hour (plus material cost), and we set a date. He arrived at our doorstep within a few days (would have been earlier although our street was being re-paved) and got to work right away, 8am. The job ended up not being as difficult as initially planned, as the previous work to fill in the wood and repaint the garage frame was not good. He fixed the frame, repainted, and replaced the shingles by early afternoon! Other estimates were in the $3-4k range, and Anthony saved us thousands of dollars. I will definitely be contacting him first for any future house/contracting work. Thank you!!

Highly recommend AJB Mastercraft Construction. Anthony was punctual, knowledgeable, polite, and…read moredetail oriented. I love how he communicates in detail in terms of what he will be doing for the job. Everything turns out to be exactly what we wanted. Very good experience with him, and I would definitely call him up again for other jobs in there Future.

We had an amazing experience with Mike New Construction during our whole house renovation. From…read morestart to finish, Mike was excellent -- incredibly communicative, attentive, and truly supportive throughout the entire process. Renovations can be stressful, but Mike was always kind, understanding, and patient, making sure we felt informed and comfortable every step of the way. He managed his team extremely well, stayed organized, and kept the project moving on time. It was clear that he genuinely cared about the quality of the work and about us as homeowners. We always felt like we were in good hands. If you're looking for a contractor who is professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with, we highly recommend Mike New Construction!

We just completed windows and stucco project. It was a pleasure working with Mike and his team…read more Mike took the time to meet our every inquiry and concern. He returned our call in a timely manner of answered promptly. The outcome of the project was beautiful and better than expected. Thank you Mike

Thomas Sommer is a great contractor and a genuinely fantastic human being…read more My parents spent a large portion of their savings to purchase a home in San Diego to be closer to family. Soon after they moved to their new home which was built only 3 years before they purchased it, it became clear there was a signings that construction defect on the second floor with a large leak into the ceiling which was due to incorrect installation of a sliding door. This was a known defect which had not been transparently disclosed by the prior owner. We attempted to contact the contractor who had built the home without success. After months of meeting with other contractors to get this door replaced and reinstalled, we found Sommer Construction. Thomas met with us and was incredibly empathetic - he insisted that rather than repair it himself - he would help us contact the home builder and facilitate the repair being done under warranty. When we first heard this idea, we didn't really want to go down this path because we didn't think there was any way this could work. Given the long ordeal, we simply wanted to pay for it and have it repaired without the hassle of arguing and fighting with someone (especially given that Covid was ongoing). After speaking to Tom and considering how expensive the repair was going to be, we thought why not give it a chance. Tom was convinced that this repair should be repaired under warranty by the person who built the home. It seemed to good to be true that someone would go through all of this hassle and go out of their way to help us get this done. This just speaks to the kind of person Thomas is, he tracked down the original builder and held him responsible for the repair. He then guided us through the negotiations and repairs with the original contractor - taking time out of his busy schedule all because he is a genuinely good and empathetic human being. It is so refreshing to meet someone like this and we cannot express how grateful we are to Thomas Sommer. He gives contractors a good name. If you read the other reviews you will quickly see that this is just the way that Thomas is and how he runs his company. The more we got to know Thomas we found that he is simply a man of principle first and foremost. If we ever need any project done, he is the first person we would call for sure! Cannot recommend him highly enough.

Sadly, I'm updating my review and it isn't good…read more The grout on the kitchen floor is coming out all over at a year and nine months. There's only one person in the house and with the pandemic, nobody else has been here. There isn't much traffic in that room. I contacted Thomas on 1/11/21. I asked about a warranty and explained about the grout and that the floor was creaking. He was a bit defensive - he'd done the job right - but said to call him back in a week and we'd look into it. I called again on 1/20/21 as requested; no response. I called again 1/28; no response. Ghosting your clients when there is an issue with your work is really problematic. Even if the warranty is over, it's best to find out what has happened. For this, I'm going to hire someone else to regrout and I think the problem should be solved - I've since realized the creaking is coming only where the tiles are missing grout so it should be an easy fix. That said, you should think twice about using Sommer Construction; what if the situation is bigger? And, if it is, you can always claim against his Contractors bond with the State of CA to get resolution if he ghosts you.

Doug is a terrific Carpenter/Handyman. He did a bunch of work for us, including repairing and…read morepainting a large wood patio cover; patching & painting; electrical; repairing leaky gutters. Some of this work was in the house, some outside. We had quite a list that built up during the pandemic. He's a master and did it all to our complete satisfaction. Highest recommendation.

I am submitting this review for my friend Pat Hall who is unfamiliar with Yelp but wanted to spread…read morethe word about Doug's good work... I have had Doug do several projects around my house.  First, he put in a back door and ramp off my back bedroom, then he put up a free-standing awning that a handyman could not install because he couldn't figure out how to do it.  Doug put up this awning all by himself, and it's quite heavy and awkward. When I first met Doug shortly after moving into my home, Doug noticed that the water heater was not vented.  The building inspector failed to notice this and did not report it.  Doug said that the water heater door, which faces outside, was not up to code and the heat buildup could cause a fire.  On further examination, Doug noticed that, yes, a small fire had occurred and melted a plastic part. Doug immediately went to the hardware store, bought a vent plate, cut the proper opening in the door and installed the vented plate. I do not hesitate to leave Doug alone in my home while he works if I'm gone.  He is very honest, is good to my dogs and his prices are very reasonable -- so reasonable, in fact, that I add to my payment and chastise him for not asking for more.

Very solid work , competitive pricing, great communication, and will listen to your input and make…read morechanges if needed

We had a leak in our roof during the February rains, causing a water mitigation project in our…read moreliving room. Geoff Baynes, the owner, came over and got onto the roof for a thorough inspection. He gave us an honest and fair proposal. The roof repair was excellent, and they finished it quickly after we agreed on the proposal.

We recently completed a second floor deck project on our home in Encinitas which included a full…read moresolid waterproof deck replacement, TimberTech, railing and other improvements. This project was made more challenging given the age of the home and state of some of the materials based on where we live closer to the ocean. Rob, Adam and team were incredible every step of the way, including communication and professionalism. They were able to work around challenges, come up with cost effective and creative solutions and generally keep us informed about the various parts of the projects as we moved along. They took extra measures to keep the working area clean during the entirety of the project. I would definitely hire this company for any future improvements to our home. Thanks guys!

Robbie and his friendly team were very professional, very reasonably priced compared to other…read morequotes, and I have full confidence in the integrity of the roof repair.

We were connected to KDI by our interior designers to complete some renovations to our home. We…read morewere so impressed by the quality of the work KDI's team did. They communicated clearly about scheduling and got everything done when they said they would. No chasing them around, no problems with work quality, and their entire team was highly skilled and professional. We are so excited to work with them again on future phases of our home renovation!

They are the most professional home builders I have ever worked with. Kevin manages expectations…read moreand deadlines. They have great working relationships with all the providers of materials and that alone saved me time and money. The people he contracts to do counters, drywall, plumbing, electrical etc... are fantastic as well. (I worry a bit about posting this since he might get so much business I might not be able to get his services when I need them). I have recommended them to all my neighbors and one is in touch today with Kevin for the process of redoing their bathroom.