SVW Designs

We have recently had our entire backyard renovated by ASC Landscapes and I cannot begin to tell you…read morehow grateful I am that I moved forward with this company. My cousin had recently hired them for a retaining wall and I knew I wanted them to do our project as well! Jo and his team did an exceptional job bringing my design to life and their hardscaping is top tier! I was really stressed about starting such a big project, but I can honestly tell you that this has been such an amazing and seamless experience and I will for sure be calling them back when we decide to do our front yard. I would recommend ASC to anyone who is looking for a contractor that is reliable, transparent, results driven, and responsive! I would give 10stars if I could!!!

This is a very positive review written for Joe and his team. He repaired and installed a natural…read moreflagstone patio that my wife is thrilled with. Workmanship and attention to detail is the best I've ever experienced in landscaping and contracting. Joe went above and beyond to exceed expectations with communication. I was sent daily text progress reports with progress billing. I'm attaching a few photos of a problematic "change in elevation" that he had no problem addressing. Thank you Joe !!!

J V Construction

We recently hired J V Construction to replace our roof. Our house is over 100 years old and the…read moreroof needed a full overhaul after previous owners just put roofs on the old roof. Jesse and crew did a complete tear-off, sheeted with plywood, and put on new shingles - and they did it in four days! It was a quality job with all of the nice finishing so it looks very polished. The price was very reasonable. Jesse has good relationships with his suppliers so the materials were reasonably priced. In the end, the price was exactly what he quoted so there were no surprises. They are efficient and do quality work; we plan to work with Jesse again on future remodel projects. BTW - he and his crew will travel. We found J V Construction after seeing them work on a house down the street from us and we are located in Berkeley, CA

Jeremy is a licensed contractor who can do a lot of different projects very well. He works with a…read morepartner and together they cost $50/hour! He has worked for me on several projects--installing and fixing electricity, plumbing, remodel on kitchen and bath, installed cable railings on the deck, tile work. He is honest, cleans up at the end of the day, and does a good job. He's also very courteous. What more do you want?

Bakker Construction

4.1

(19 reviews)

Wonderful company and very professional. Our company has done several projects with Baker…read moreConstruction and recommend them

They reviewed my project and gave a ball park estimate. I explained what I was whiling to spend. We…read morewere pretty much aligned on costs. I signed a contract to proceed. There was an initial review by the designer. A week later I received an invoice that included $100.00 for reading an Email. I called and protested and they removed that portion of the invoice and apologize. I reluctantly let them proceed. After another 5-weeks they came back with a proposal and costs. The costs were well over twice the original estimate. They presented a presentation which was art work, no plans. I had to decline. The final bill was over $2500.00 for high level drawings and art work for a plan that never stood a chance of being within the original discussion.

Rivera And Sons General Construction

4.5

(8 reviews)

Jose, Danny, Leo, and the whole team at Rivera and Sons were incredibly professional and flexible…read morewith our changes along the way. We had hired them for work in our three bathrooms. The master bathroom needed a lot of work... a large new vanity, sinks, a lit mirror, a new wall sliding door, and tile. Everyone who came into the house was respectful and fun. They prepped the rooms with plastic and floor paper. The cleaned up every spec of dust when the job was finishing. We highly recommend Rivera and Sons for your next home improvement projects!

Very happy with my door replacement and bar sink projects. When I saw their workmanship, I added on…read morea couple more home repairs. Communications were always good, and prices came within budget.

N Alvarado Construction

(11 reviews)

Contractor is very good, reliable, trustworthy, and understands customer needs. Attention to…read moredetail and respectful of the customer's property including pre-construction preparation and clean up after work is completed.

Nabor and his team were amazing. We were looking to have a small ADU built, and already had the…read morefoundation and permits ready. Because we had a baby on the way, we were under a bit of a time crunch. Our first contractor went on vacation without notice, so we were stuck in a lurch. I contacted Nabor, and he was able to more or less match the previous build, and start right away. Needless to say, the ADU was built, passed all inspections easily, and we were able to complete it and move in before the baby came. I would not hesitate to go with NAlvarado Construction for any other projects I have moving forward!

Valverde Building Contractor

3.8

(9 reviews)

Efraim and his team were contacted to build a deck that supported a second story with large 8' x 8'…read moreposts. This contractor was honest, considerate and did quality work when I was on a tight timeline to list my house. I really appreciated their care, cleanliness and expertise following all codes to pass inspection. Will recommend them and use them again if needed.

I also had high hopes after having an in person consultation with Efraim Valverde for a new deck…read more After multiple attempts to get his quote, he told me repeatedly he was having software problems. He promised he would PDF the quote and email it, twice. I never got anything. Photo's show nice work but do you want to work with someone that wastes your time and has no common courtesy to follow up on his commitment? Total lack of communication.

Hastings Construction

(12 reviews)

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.

Baggett Construction

4.3

(6 reviews)

I would never use this service. My husband and I were just driving to the grocery store in Marina…read moreand we're turning in with our signal on and this Baggett construction truck just had to pass us. Couldn't slow down couldn't wait. It was literally within an inch of our mirror. If that's the way, they treat the general public. I can't imagine how they would treat their customers. You need to learn how to drive safely and not insanely. You're being late to get somewhere or wanting to drive faster is not everybody else's problem. Would never ever recommend these people based on this one 10 second experience with this company. There are consequences to driving people off the road or attempting to these days through social media.

Max and his team have helped us navigate plans, execution and thrilling results. His team shows up…read moreon time, plans the least intrusive way to implement the plan and cleans up at the end of each day. Words are inadequate to express how thrilled we are with the results.

Victor the Handyman

(79 reviews)

Victor and Sergio did a great job scheduling and assembling the desks for me. Very courteous, made…read morea great effort to keep the area clean and picked up boxes and trash after the job was completed.

Victor and crew have improved the interior and exterior of my house on various projects including…read morere-siding a garage, digging a french drain, building an electric fireplace/TV wall, replacing a window and installing driveway pavers. All around good folks and I can highly recommend their work.

Velasco Landscaping

(13 reviews)

We had reached out to multiple contractors regarding a dead oak tree in our backyard and overgrown…read morefoxtails making the property unsafe for our dog. We were quoted nearly DOUBLE what Velasco quoted us. Chris came out within 24 hours, walked the property with us and was able to provide a clear plan of action. He showed up on time and his crew of guys had nearly one acre of land looking nice again within two days! The oak tree was cut down and the stump ground down for safety, the chicken coop was weeded and all debris removed, and they even planted grass seed for us on our upper lawn that had been damaged by gopher holes. Chris is friendly and knowledgeable and took the time to reach out again a few weeks later just to make sure the grass was growing in. We will definitely be using them again when we're ready for new landscaping projects!

Project involved changing an oyster shell bocci ball court to a combo bocci/putting surface. I…read morerecieved multiple responses off Angi's list but Velasco response was he was in the area and if ok would stop by the same day to go over the work I was looking to have done. Chris Velasco the owner stopped by and as we discussed the project i became comfortable that he knew what I wanted and could begin the 2 day job within a couple of weeks. We quickly agreed on the cost and terms and the job was completed as promised. Chris as well as his employees were very professional, clean and well educated on the work that had to be done. Chris himself would explain the process as the different steps took place. I can highly recommend his services. I would definitely use his services again.

Better Made Construction Cabinets

If you are looking for custom cabinets, do yourself a favor and get a quote from Brayan. We did the…read morehomework so you don't have to. Here is how the numbers stacked up for our massive project: * Porcelanosa: ~$400,000 (for semi-custom) * Other Cabinet Shops: $250,000 (for the kitchen only) * Brayan & Team: $200,000 (Whole House: Kitchen, Pantry, and all Baths) Why you should hire them: The quality is the real deal--solid, sturdy, true custom work. This isn't the "flashy showroom" stuff that feels flimsy; it's built to last. If you have a vision saved on Houzz or Pinterest, they can build it. Once fabrication and installation started, they moved quickly and the final result is beautiful. The "Real Talk" on the process: It's a very small operation (basically Brayan and his cousin), so you aren't paying for a project manager or a receptionist. Because of that: * Be prepared to follow up: The front end is slow. It takes a lot of nudging and multiple follow-ups to get your drawings in hand. * Watch the design details: Their drawings focus on the "bones" and don't always show the specific door designs. For example, our refrigerator panels arrived with only the borders and no center design--something we weren't thrilled with, but also wasn't explicitly detailed in the sketches. * Minor Quirks: If you are hyper-detail-oriented, you might notice a small thing (like a shelf pin hole a hair off), but nothing that affects the overall aesthetic. The Verdict: Once we understood their process and took an active role in the communication, the relationship was great and the workflow smoothed out. If you want true custom cabinets without the $200k "luxury markup" and you're okay with a slower, hands-on start, this is the crew. I'd use them again in a heartbeat.

Professional service and great craftsmanship! We ordered 2 custom cabinet projects from Brayan and…read morewere blown away by the quality. The pieces really elevate our space.

Josh Gates Construction & Fencing

4.6

(19 reviews)

We contracted Josh Gates to build a front fence on our property and a privacy fence near the house…read more While they were here we also decided to add an address sign and a new mailbox. Excellent fast work and we were impressed by the professionalism of Josh and his crew. Rates are reasonable and we will definitely hire Josh and crew for additional improvements on our property. Recommended!

I contacted Josh after getting discouraged from not getting a call back from the fence/construction…read morecompany my HOA recommended. Josh completed the job before I ever got a call back from the other company to get me on their schedule. Josh is a professional and gives excellent customer service. My new fence looks awesome. Thank you, Josh.

Hero Home and Pest Services

4.8

(53 reviews)

Super friendly, on time, honest service. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend you call…read moreRyan for your pest needs!

I had a rodent problem in our crawl space. I called Ryan and he thoughtfully walked me through the…read moreprocess over the phone. We set up a time and he came over to my house to take a look. Ryan explained everything in great detail and educated me on things like where rodents could get into the house, what they like to eat, the difference between mice and rats (who knew rats were so intelligent), different kinds of traps, etc. We walked around the house and identified spots that should be sealed up. He offered practical solutions like chicken wire and expanding spray foam (typically used for insulation). He asked me if neighbors were setting out poison because he saw several dead critters in my crawl space. It turns out, a week later I did see a poison trap set up a few houses away from me. His down to earth approach on problem solving resonated with me. There's no black and white answer when you have rodents. Ryan was very patient and made sure I understood all of the options. It's been a month since he came out. Since then, I caught one mouse, sealed up the obvious spots around the house, and haven't seen any new activity. If the rodents do come back, I feel much more prepared to deal with it the next time around. If I can't, I won't hesitate to call Ryan again.

Aguilar’s Fencing

(1 review)

Aguilar fixed all back fence of the house. It looks great after it's all done. He's quick to…read morerespond and stated right away and got it done e all at once. He said if there is a problem, please contact him and he will take care of it. Hopefully it hold up for a decade or two. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Transform your property with a fence that combines style and security! We are committed on…read moreproviding you with only the best quality of finished job. Any question regarding a future Job I can be reached at (831)970-2274

J M Handyman

(36 reviews)

We contacted Jose of JM Handyman, to fix a backed up drain in our rental home. Jose was very easy…read moreto communicate with and straightforward. He was out the next morning and fixed the problem, also remounted a cabinet door and switched out a leaky angle valve. Jose updated me as the work went along and completed the work in a reasonable amount of time. We will definitely be using Jose again and highly recommend him.

Jose does wonderful work. He operates with the highest level of integrity and is extremely…read morerespectable. He's a very honest and standup individual outside of work and his craftsmanship and professionalism shows in the projects he completes. Jose has a plethora of skills to fix practically anything in a home. Jose operates with a high level of skill and his attention to detail is impressive. One thing I truly appreciated about Jose is he make sure to do the job right the first time. He checked in with me constantly throughout my project to ensure the project was being completed to my standard. Hands-down Jose is the handyman you should call if you want a high-quality project completed at a reasonable price.

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Emmanuel C.

6 years ago

Tenoch did a great job with the designing and installation of our kitchen cabinets. His attention to detail is what makes his custom cabinets craftsmanship quality. If you want expertise and good customer service, we highly recommend SVW Designs. read more

Juan G.

9 years ago

The craftsmanship is prime style. I've got an amazing custom built green house for my garden and the box style "special orders" have generated me so many compliments. Friendly, rapid and efficient service and professional acumen. read more

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