We were fortunate a few years ago to pick up a tiny cottage in Carmel By The Sea. We realized in…read moreorder to make this something that we could potentially retire to we'd need to expand it a little. For that we needed an architect or draftsman that could design something that was sympathetic to the existing structure, the cottage is pretty funky being built in the 30's and remodeled by no other than Hugh Comstock 10 years later so is bursting to charm and quirks. One of our neighbors has just remodeled their orig. Comstock and used Darren so introduced us. Yes he's a hard man to pin down but the way in which he embraced the brief was just the ticket. The point of the extension was to expand the property but ultimately make it feel like it was all there from day one. In working through the process with the city (not the easiest process I must say) and all the fees and approvals you need, it was clear we chose well as on every turn Darren had the schedule mapped ahead and in every case the officials had nothing but fantastic words for his work and integrity. I assume if we got this choice wrong then the whole project would have been a miss but it set us up for what I think has been an epic result. One further thing, we decided to daisy chain all the contractors from this relationship forward so we asked for referrals on a general contractor, got 3 and picked 1. Each of the contractors from this point on (except for 2 minor subs) had worked with each other on scores of homes over a period of 25 or so years so it made relationships between each party very smooth. I can't speak high enough about Darren, so if you have the good fortune to use him I would highly recommend it. I hope we have the occasion to collaborate with Darren again.

We have three rental homes in Pacific Grove and Jeff Edmonds (Edmonds Design and Construction) has…read moreworked on all of them. He's as good as you can get. First of all, he showed up right on time for our initial appointment. We walked him through the first home and showed him what we needed and his bid was very reasonable. He also pointed out things we could do to save money. We were very pleased with the results. The work on our second place was much more extensive and he and the crew were there on time and on budget. He's always been quick to respond and very thorough in his work. Even when smaller things have come up, he responds quickly and gets the work done. We couldn't be more pleased with Jeff and highly recommend him.

We live in Carmel Valley and hired Justin and his team to do an addition and full remodel of our…read morehome including re-plumbing, rewiring, redoing the septic systems and replacing our ridge line beam, after having a terrible experience with our first contractor. Justin's team picked up the project while in the permitting phase and did a fantastic job on all aspects of the project, from pulling the permits through the final. They were always available, transparent with their bid process and exceedingly fair when unknowns came up in the project. Doing a high-end remodel is never cheap, but their pricing was fair, transparent and they worked with us to fit everything we wanted into our budget and schedule. Could not recommend them more highly!

I am a CA Licensed Realtor and would hire Hastings Construction for any of my clients. They are…read morevery professional, communicative, clean and do an excellent job.

Just walked out of there, according to the lady they only do business with "designers" and…read more"contractors" and didn't seem interested in my business since I'm planning to put my own floors.

The contractor I hired to replace the flooring in the majority of our home obtained the flooring…read morematerial from this company. I went with a more expensive option to ensure I would be getting a better product. Unfortunately that was not the case. The flooring provided is some of the worst material I have ever seen. The floors are coming apart, chipping and peeling. This started just a few days after installation and has only gotten worse. The boards are coming apart throughout the home and not in one specific location (no traffic, low traffic and high traffic areas). Tried filing a complaint with BBB but they are not listed and the installer who recommended their products is unresponsive.

We have been in contract with him for over a year and he's is now ignoring our text messages and…read morephone calls. We still do not have what was promised. I would avoid doing business with Eddie. I'm only giving 1 star because something is required otherwise I would give him no stars!

Best architect I have ever used. Creative, practical, communicative, cost effective.read more

Al and Eddie are an incredible team! I've tapped into their expertise multiple times to assess…read moreland in the Monterey area. They have high ethical standards and will give you their honest feedback based on their instincts and experience. They will address what you ask for and "then some". They are patient and always willing to explain any details needing more explanation. Given their knowledge of local laws/requirements, I would highly recommend them if you are in the market for land or any real estate needs in the Monterey County area.

Al is an amazing architect and masterbuilder. He has amazing taste. I love the work he did with my…read morehome! His attention to detail is impeccable. I am excited every time I walk in my home because of his amazing work. He saved me time and money by being an architect and general contractor.

I had an amazing experience with On the Spot Cleaning Services in Monterey! From the moment I…read morescheduled my appointment, their communication was professional and friendly. They arrived on time, paid attention to every detail, and went above and beyond my expectations. The quality of their work was outstanding--everything was spotless, fresh, and looked better than I expected. It's clear they take pride in what they do and genuinely care about customer satisfaction. If you're looking for a reliable, honest, and hardworking cleaning company in the Monterey area, I highly recommend On the Spot Cleaning Services. I'll definitely be using them again and recommending them to family and friends!

We called he showed up 2 hours later. This guy works hard-he has all the tools in his sprinter van…read moreomg. Did an absolutely amazing job 5 stars. His prices were fantastic thank you If you are looking for excellent service he's your go to guy value

I recently had the pleasure of commissioning two custom paintings from Harlan D. Whatley, and…read morecouldn't be more thrilled with the results. Harlan is a truly gifted artist with a unique style that blends Western themes and cowboy imagery in a way that is both bold and deeply personal. He is able to capture the cowboy emotion. One of the paintings was a gift for my wife. To say that she was surprised is an understatement as she was likely expecting jewelry. The second piece was for my own collection. Chuck Norris never looked better. if you're looking for one-of-a-kind art with a Western flair, I highly recommend Harlan D. Whatley. Mongo from blazing saddles is probably next .