Mariano and his team did an excellent job. The hardwood floors look great--they installed new hardwood, seamlessly blended it with the existing flooring, and refinished everything beautifully. Mariano was communicative and punctual, and his entire team worked very hard. There was one small item overlooked at the end, but they came back and corrected it quickly without any issue. It was a pleasure working with Mariano, and I would definitely recommend him and his team. We would gladly use them again for future projects. read more

Mariano and his team did an amazing job bringing our wood floors back to life. He understood exactly what I wanted and delivered!! It's like we have a new floor. I will definitely be working with him in the future and recommend him 100% read more

Mariano and old World Craftsman has to be the best company we have ever dealt with! Our 103 year old floors look amazing! The workmanship is amazing and the customer service is A+ ! I trust Mariano with our home and you should too! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this company! Truly, they are exceptional. After receiving several different estimates, I went with this company and I'm so glad I did. I purchased a home that was built in 1950 and the floors are made of red oak. As a result of age and wear, they appeared yellow and dingy. I hired Old World Craftsman to sand and seal my floors. Every interaction I had was professional, thorough, and exceeded my expectations. I had to be out of town for the majority of the project, but Mariano kept me up-to-date on the progress and even FaceTime'd me so I could see how it was coming along and to show me my options for stains and seal options. Not just a great value, but excellent craftsmanship! read more

I saw this company on Yelp and because we have a 1923 Craftsman with the original floors I was looking for someone who had experience with old wood floors. Mariano , got back to me very quickly. He came over and gave us an estimate. Not only is Mariano extremely personable, he is an expert in the refinishing of wood floors. We moved everything out of the way and left town for a few days and just came home to an amazingly beautiful refinished wood floors. Trust me , he can be trusted to complete the job and have it look awesome! Thank you Mariano and Old World Craftsman for taking such good care of us and our wood floors. read more

Mariano did an absolutely stunning job sanding and refinishing our hardwood floors. It was a large space and he worked efficiently and left the area more beautiful than when it was first installed fifteen years ago. Feel comfortable hiring Mariano. read more

Mariano and his team are truly craftsmen and with an amazing work ethic! We had original 1950 red oak that were in terrible shape with water damage and termite damage. Mariano was so hands on and made the experience not only incredibly efficient but truly gave the floors a new life. I would recommend Old world to everyone who want to preserve the character and do a wonderful job. They live up to the company name! The before and after pictures! Thank you Mariano! read more

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We chose Old World Craftsman to refinish the red oak floors in our 1950s home because of the consistently great reviews we read about their work. Mariano was friendly and responsive through the quote/proposal process, and he offered the best price for the job out of everyone I contacted. Unfortunately we had some problems with the finished work. Most of the work was done by a newer employee who needed more supervision than Mariano was able to provide while busy with other work. So there were mistakes: thick drips of poly left in the finish inside the front door, sanding dust trapped in the finish in the kitchen, and very visible unevenness in the sanding around baseboards. Mariano came over to review the work with me, acknowledged and apologized for the problems, and scheduled a time to have the same person fix what he could at no charge. But we then had to spend most of a day without access to our kitchen or our front door while the fixed areas dried, after already having moved out of our house for several days for the original job. The fix led to some new issues, like streaks and applicator marks left in the finish and rippling of poly along one of our baseboards. Mariano came over a few days later, was very frustrated and disappointed with the quality of work, and told me he'd redo the kitchen again. We asked for him personally to do the work this time, and he agreed. So we spent yet another day without access to our kitchen while Mariano and an assistant sanded and recoated the floor. It did look significantly better after this second round of rework. There was also some unprofessional communication while we were out of town for the original job. We asked Mariano to ensure that our wireless router stayed plugged in so we could keep an eye on the empty house with our security cameras after his team left each day. Everything went offline shortly after they arrived the first day, came back up temporarily after I contacted them, but then went back down and stayed down overnight. When I called Mariano the next morning asking him to make sure it would be fixed, he offered to give me "Mariano's accelerated course in English," insisted that his employee was just unplugging things to make sure he didn't bump into or break them, and then added that he didn't "need all this [expletive] babysitting." To his credit, he did then go to the house, found that his employee had tripped a circuit breaker, reset it, and called me to verify things were back up and apologize for how he'd spoken. And he was very apologetic and friendly again from there through when we got back, reviewed the issues, and scheduled and completed the fixes (twice). We trust from all the other five-star reviews here that Mariano himself does good work, and I'm sure he regrets how our job went. But based on the problems we had, we couldn't recommend Old World Craftsman to someone else. read more

Ok, here's the follow-up--it turns out this guy is a flake. 9 months after the flooring refinish I notice a pretty sizable piece splintered off a plank. The floor is 80 years old so it's hard to say if his work caused it or not. But I will say, it never happened prior to his work. But I just so happen to see him at a liquor store, so I asked him to repair it and I'll happily pay for it. No, no, I'll do it for free he says. Great. We set up a time after 3 on a Monday. 3:45 rolls around--I get a text, "sorry I can't make it today." No worries, so we set up Friday 7-730 am. 7:30 AM rolls around--big shock, he's not here. I text him. He replies, "Oh sorry, I was at a flood at 3am this morning, and I forgot to call you, what other day works for you?" What a joke! Fool me 2 times bro, not a third. Maybe his heart's in the right place by offering free repairs but the dude should remember people's time is valuable. He should also remember to save the lame excuses, people aren't stupid. My advice, spend a little more and go with a company that stands by their work and keeps their appointments. read more

Believe the hype! As a new homeowner I've had an harsh introduction to the world of contractors. Mariano (owner/operator) is a really really good guy who does really really good work. I believe start to finish took 3 to 4 days. Most of that time was letting the finish dry. Professional, on time, responsive and affordable. Just can't say enough about these guys. Would highly recommend! I gave his contact to my real estate agent to try and get them more work. I will absolutely recommend them to any friends/family for any hardwood work. Just can't say enough about them. Side note....toward the end of the project I was asking Mariano about what kind of chop saw he uses because I need to build a couple gates. He said he had one he no longer uses. I was expecting him to ask 60 or 80 bucks for it (which I would've paid). He gave it to me! Name brand Makita saw that he even dropped off. Absolutely solid dude!!! read more

Old World Craftsman - Our 75 year old oak floors before and after - Flooring Near Me - San Diego, California

No job too small. Honest responsive, adaptive and he is a very early riser, I appreciate folks on the job on time every time. They did Beautiful hard wood floors throughout my 112 year historical homes. They installed an amazing accent wall, period correct trim, crown molding, and baseboards, on top of the drywall and much needed insulation throughout my entire house. Easy to work with, if you've eary done construction you know the standard pain of a bidding contractor walking on a job damning the work/workmanship of the contractor before. I NEVER has a hint of this or any drama with Mariano. He worked extremely well with other contractors, he didn't charge extra for using your credit card and was upfront with all covid supply delays. They did above what he promised more than once. Reasonable rates, his team always respected my neighbors with no loud music and trash about the project. THIS GUY IS SOLID! I will use him again professional and zero drama. He was ALWAYS ,"appreciative for the work", and had no qualms when I changed my mind. He'd smile and say "thank you for the work, no problem, I will get you the numbers." As a women I NEVER felt raked over, and he advised me on how best to approach many other critical aspects on my 8 month remodel on the 112 year old triplex. read more

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Mariano did an excellent job refinishing my hardwood floors! He gave a fair price and the quality of his work is excellent. read more

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We needed a large circular oak staircase and upstairs floors refinished. This required a tremendous amount of detail work - each step was curved, had a curved edge, and had molding below. Then upstairs there was a 20' edge overlooking the downstairs, also curved and more molding. Mariano and team did a great job. He came up promptly to give me a quote and started on schedule 2 weeks later. They used plastic sheets to isolate the area being worked on, taped plastic around artwork onto the walls, and generally did a great job minimizing dust. The team was very professional and responsive. We choose from 6 different stains, matching some other wood in the house. After stain, 3 coats of finish. Done in about 2 weeks. Very pleased. read more

100 percent recommended! Mariano worked magic on my 93 year old white oak floors. Fast, reliable, and got the job done on time and on budget! read more

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Honestly our floors were a mess and they did a beautiful job they look like new. A bit of poor communication in the beginning with them not showing up the day they said after confirming the night before and not being good at responding to calls. But after we finally touched base they apologized and all went very timely and smoothly after that. They were a very good value and we'd hire them again in the future. read more

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These guys were the best! They picked up where another contractor disappeared on us. It was so critical to get this done because it was holding up move-in. These guys came in, finished adding new floor where it needed to match the old, and got the job done in record time. And, super nice and reasonable price. read more

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I just got my hardwood floors refinished by Mariano (owner) and I could not be happier with the results. My house has original hardwood floors from the 1950s that were hidden under carpet. I kept procrastinating on refinishing the floors mainly because I hate having to deal with dishonest companies trying to overcharge. I can honestly say this has been on my top 3 favorite interactions with an honest business. I am impressed with everything from the cost, the communication from Mariano & Erik, the timeliness and the quality of work. I got approximately 6 quotes from different businesses and Mariano's was the best quote by FAR. When Mariano came to give me an in person quote,, it was obvious he takes pride in his work and is not in business to take advantage of people. I usually don't pick the lowest quote but this time im so glad I did. I can't stop looking at my beautiful floors :). I 100% highly recommend this business! read more

Mariano and his crew are the best at what they do. They are always prompt, courteous and professional. Would definitely recommend and use the repeatedly when needed. read more

Mariano and his team were AWESOME, they did such a great job and I am so impressed with their work. We had deep gouges in the wood floor and I was unsure if it would be repairable. He explained how they would fix it and it looks brand new. I wish we could do the whole house right now but we will definitely use Mariano again in the future! read more

Mariano and his guys do great work. I can't say enough good things about the work they do. it was a pleasure working with them. They installed new flooring and fixed and refinished the 60 year old quarter sawn red oak in our home. If you want your floors done right call Mariano read more

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These guys are awesome! I used them to refinish my hardwood floors in my old house. They are very professional and would highly recommend them. They know their stand my floors look amazing! read more

I love my new floors. My floors are original and over 100 years old. These guys were the only ones who thought they could pull off refinishing them. They did so terrifically. Mariano and his team are great. Additionally, they got it done for a great price! read more

My husband and I are first time homebuyers. We hired Mariano to sand/stain the hardwood floors in our house. They turned out amazing! Mariano and his team are rock stars. They are SO friendly, helpful, and efficient. We love our floors. Mariano even helped answer some of our other random questions about our house. He truly is a genuinely friendly person, and the work him and his team do is awesome. Can't rave about them enough. read more

Mariano and Eric did a beautiful job, were on time with the project, and priced very well. My 90 year old wood floors look young again, I would definitely recommend them! read more

Great work. Good, honest business. Excellent communication. Reasonable prices. Starts when he says he will. Finishes when he says he will. Employees are respectful of you and your house. read more

Old World Craftsman has refinished floors for our property management company for over 10 years. Mariano, the owner, and his crew have always been prompt, clean (as clean as hardwood floor refinishing can be--if you think you won't have to clean the window blinds when they're done, think again. This is just part of the reality of having hardwood floors refinished!), and professional. Mariano has a particular talent for patching bad pieces of wood using materials that he has collected over the years, or from closets where it isn't so noticeable. I can't say enough great things about Old World Craftsman!! They're great. read more

Old World Craftsman - After photo in one of our rentals where the floors were scuffed, old, and hammered! - Flooring Near Me - San Diego, California

My experience with Mariano and his crew was second to none!!! I contacted him to lay vinyl flooring in four rooms in our home. He came over within 30 minutes of talking with me to evaluate. The floors needed to be done rather fast. He started work the following afternoon and finished the next day! The quality of his teams work was amazing, he provided good advice with decisions regarding the floors. He had to come back and install the baseboards and transition strips once they arrived. The crew cleaned up each of the days they worked so their was no mess or major trash removal. He was able to schedule me quickly and work with my schedule for the times and days. We would highly recommend Old a World Craftsman their work is impeccable, and you would surely be happy with the finished product. They won't disappoint! I hope to work with Mariano and his team again in the future. read more

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Mariano was so great to work with. He was responsive and did not hesitate to communicate with us throughout the whole process. The floors to our house were trashed after remodeling but now.. they look amazing!! read more

Mariano is a first-class act. He started on time and finished prior to the scheduled finish. He installed matching wood in a new area, replaced and laced missing and damaged planks and thoroughly blended and restored the existing original first story floor of a 1950's charmer. The quality of his craftsmanship is superb. I highly recommend him and his team. read more

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Mariano made us feel confident that he could help us refinish the white oak and red fir floors in our house, including ripping up old carpet and assessing what was underneath. We were on a tight schedule and Mariano was very responsive and his team delivered! He helped guide us with the finishes and baseboards which was much appreciated. read more

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As an interior designer who's projects are heavily construction based, I need to partner with reliable and capable contractors. Mariano, along with his crew have proven to be that great combination. Which makes my job easier. Most recently, we completed a full home remodel (kitchen, three baths, new flooring etc.) The communication between Mariano, the client and myself made the project run very smoothly. The timeline and budget were well respected. The end result was a beautiful project. The time and effort that I devote to my designs can only be truly appreciated if the spaces are built out properly and with craftsmanship. When working with Mariano and the crew at Old World Craftsman, I get that every time. Victoria Oxendine Style Defined Allied Member ASID read more

Bottom line up front--five star review for a smooth headache-free process and exceptional job! I just purchased my new home and wanted to replace carpet with vinyl plank flooring in five rooms. I initially got a quote through Home Depot, but after reading the horror story reviews, I turned to Yelp! Thank God I found Mariano and his crew. What made his business stick out were the reviews. Each and every review I read through, detailed situations where the crew went above and beyond to ensure the customer was satisfied. I called Mariano in the late afternoon and scheduled an assessment for the next day. What took others an hour, he banged out measurements and a quote in about 15 minutes! The price was pretty much the same as our Home Depot quote. Scheduling was easy as Mariano deals with you personally through calls or text--whichever you prefer. He gave us a few options around two weeks out and ensured we got a date that met our needs. Mariano called to confirm the date two days prior as well. Mariano and his crew showed up on time ready to work! They taped down paper where they were walking to ensure my hardwood was not dirtied or damaged during the process. Within minutes, tools were being set up and carpet was being removed. The crew was exceptionally professional and courteous. As the installation was being completed, I would routinely hear them say, "beautiful," as they admired their own and each other's work. The work was completed ahead of schedule (two days instead of three) and to our satisfaction. My wife and I don't know much about flooring workmanship, but we have zero complaints. On the way out the crew completely vacuumed and cleaned the work area, leaving it just the way they found out. Five stars for Mariano and his crew and I'll definitely recommend their business to anyone I know looking for their flooring needs! read more

I highly recommend Mariano and his crew! They did an amazing job on my wood floors. Contacted him over a month ago because I wasn't sure and wanted to check other companies. Mariano was quick with the quote and he said he could work with my timeline. And like promised they started on time, and were done in time. He contacted me every step of the way, to let me know the progress. Great, honest, knowledgeable guy! Thanks Mariano! Love my new floors! read more

Mariano and his crew are UNBELIEVABLE! Their craftsmanship is the best out there! We purchased a 1912 home that had a bad 1987 addition with orange/yellow hardwood floors. In a week, Mariano and his team transformed the space. They had incredible attention to detail and made sure the floor was perfect before sealing it. (I uploaded a pic - it's the one with the hideous orange wall on the "before" side) They were on time, clean, organized and a joy to work with. We have rehabbed many homes in the past and I will certainly use Mariano again in the future! I encourage you to call him today to transform your space! read more

Old World Craftsman - Before is on the right and the glorious AFTER pic is on the left. Thank you Old World Craftsman! - Flooring Near Me - San Diego, California

Mariano did an amazing job on a 70 year-old floor that was in dire need of resurfacing. It now looks brand new! He also went above and beyond by fixing and replacing some damaged boards. He was easy to work with, did the job on time and cleaned up after himself. I would highly recommend him. read more

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Mariano did an amazing job on our floors! Great price and worked with our vacation schedule so we weren't put out. He even finished early! I've never been so pleased with a construction/contractor experience. Professional, personal and reliable. You can tell his crew respects him. He replaced our kitchen floors with hard wood to match the original from 1942! Then refinished the whole house, including closets. Replaced some old door boards and finished the floor going into the garage so it flows. read more

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Mariano was quick to respond to request. His pricing was reasonable and the quality of his work was second to none. He had to refurbish manufactured wood with stains and other issues. All I can say is WOW! He managed to make it look like a brand new floor. Mariano was on time every day. He is trustworthy as we had to be out of town and he had complete access to the house. He even thanked us for trusting him. Thoroughly impressed and will use him for other work in the future. I and my wife highly recommend Mariano and Old World Craftsman. read more

Mariano is amazing!! We had our floors refinished by another company and after 3 1/2 weeks to complete, the finish peeled! We called Mariano and he met with us within a few days! He completely redid our floors from start to finish and we were back in our home on the 8th day!!! He was prompt and professional and showed up on time each day. He communicated with us daily and kept us informed. I would highly recommend Mariano and his crew. He was a life saver!!!! read more

Mariano and his crew at Old World Craftsman are a rare breed. The combination of quality of work, fairness of price, sense of urgency in completing the job, and overall sense of team work/fun make these guys hand down a five star business. After dealing with one of the most stressful moves possible we finally began settling into our new home. Understanding that we were living on subfloor with two young children Mariano did his best to squeeze in our job. Everyday he arrived early to make sure his team was set up. He and his crew worked together to make as much progress as possible daily. As the project progressed he gave advise and suggestions on how we could deal with issues in the house. They ended up installing over 1500 sq ft of engineered hardwood and hundreds of feet of baseboard. The quality of the work was great. The craftsmanship was detailed. And the whole time they were here they added life to our home. Without reservation I would recommend this crew! read more

Mariano came to my house and assessed my project. He was very thorough and honest. He helped me save a lot of money. I look forward to working with him. read more