Robert has helped us with several projects over the years: Repairing an exterior wall with a leak, updating our kitchen, and replacing windows and framing due to wood rot. Each job went smoothly, the work was excellent, and the prices were fair. What really stands out is Robert's reliability and responsiveness. He's easy to communicate with and, if the project fits his expertise, he'll take it on and get it done well and quickly. He's also connected us with great subcontractors for other work (HVAC, roofing, and carpentry) all of whom have delivered quality results at reasonable prices. Highly recommended. read more

I hired Robert on two separate occasions, with the first being a kitchen remodel and the second being a full home renovation. In 2019 we renovated our kitchen. Robert's estimate was fair and he stuck to his word in terms of price and duration. Fast forward to 2023 and we were considering moving to a new house that we fell in love with but it needed a lot of work. I messaged Robert and asked if he could give his professional opinion before we made an offer to buy it - no problem. Robert was really helpful in the walkthrough and we ended up buying the house, hiring Robert, and working together over several months to renovate the kitchen, bathrooms, floors, stucco, HVAC, you name it. Robert was able to take on all aspects of the project whether it was something he'd do himself, with his direct employees, or with subcontractors that he'd worked with before. We were very happy with how Robert consistently kept the whole home renovation project moving along and with the details he identified throughout. Thanks Robert for helping us put together our lovely new home! read more

Robert and crew did a great job with some siding repair/replacement on our home. They discovered some additional issues and immediately informed us. We gave them the go-ahead so they could get the additional matierials needed. The crew completed the job, cleaned up the area and the final invoice was very reasonable. Strongly recommend Uscanuy Contractors! read more

Unfortunately, Yelp led me astray this time. I reached out to Uscanuy because of the rating on here but I cannot recommend this company. I asked them to remove an old exhaust pipe, patch the hole in the exterior wall and roof, and do some tile work in the kitchen. I mentioned on the phone to the owner that my house was built in 1911 and that I was concerned about disturbing any lead paint. He assured me that he would do the job properly. Unfortunately, when I returned home there were paint chips all over the ground. It was obvious that no tarp had been put down to collect them and no attempt had been made to contain any paint debris.  Right away, I called the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and they said that any contractor who is licensed should know how to properly contain any paint that might contain lead (which is basically any house built before 1978). The paint chip debris was in an area where I walk daily so I cleaned most of them up myself so that I wouldn't grind them into the dirt. I called the owner at Uscanuy and asked him to come back and vacuum up any paint chips in the soil that I could not see and he came a few days later. This situation was very stressful and absolutely unnecessary. If his workers had just put a tarp down, all of this could have been avoided.  The tile work in the kitchen also had some gaps in the grout, so I called them back to fix this as well. Normally, this wouldn't have been a big deal, but on top of the lead paint issue, it was another reason not to use this company again. The upside was that roofing company that they use was really great, so it's nice to learn about them. read more

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Termites, ugh. We had a wall that had been eaten away by termites, and a drainage problem. Robert came with a reasonable quote, and got the job done quickly. This was a big job, and after the job was done there was a minor issue that still needed attention. Robert was responsive and attentive, ensuring that everything was done right. That, to me, was the most impressive bit...performance after the sale. Robert is a perfectionist with integrity. Hire Uscanuy without hesitation. read more

Had an excellent experience working with Uscanuy to make the following home repairs: 1. Damaged window screen 2. Cracked bathroom window 3. Water damaged sliding doors on free-standing backyard studio Jorge was our go-to guy. He was very prompt and thorough during our initial meeting. The window repairs were straight-forward, but the sliding door repairs needed some creativity and innovation to ensure the same damage doesn't happen again during the next rainy season. Jorge basically created a custom tracking mechanism out of non-porous material, replaced/repaired rotted wood areas, and waterproofed vulnerable areas with water-sheathing rubber. I'm confident he extended the life/look/strength of our backyard studio for many years to come. Thank you, Jorge and Uscanuy!! read more

We've used Robert and his crew for three projects over 5 years - fixing leak damage, replacing a large deck and remodeling a master bathroom. Couldn't be happier with the quality of work, fair price, responsive and very accommodating crew members (a couple of whom have worked on all three of our projects), and Robert's approach to collaborating throughout the entire project. Remodeling can be stressful, but Uscanuy has made the process such a positive experience for us. Love this Oakland-based business. read more

When my father passed away and we inherited his house I was referred to Robert by word of mouth. Robert met with us at the house and assessed the situation in a very Professional manner and advised that the scope of the work was beyond the capacity of his newly formed company. He said that the best he could do was to offer a free quote and that he recommended that we seek other quotes as well because he couldn't compete with companies that didn't need to contract out. He said he would have to round up several sub-contractors and charge us a finding fee in addition. We very much appreciated his honesty and council. Robert also mentioned that we needed a new fence and that he was more than able to deliver on that and gave us a estimate. $6,400k for a new fence that surrounded our property and the adjacent lot; that, we also owned. After discussing the details of the fence we decided that it was a reasonably offer. Unfortunately, later we learned that the estimate did not include all the gates involved in the project. I take full responsibility for that misunderstanding because I told Robert that he needed to replace the gate with one that lasted longer than the original. I forgot their were two gates. The one I was referring to was one that you could literally drive a truck through. The one he assumed I meant was one you could walk through. The large gate was in such disrepair that you could not use it. It was literally collapsing on itself and Robert assumed it was part of the fence; which, was also falling over on itself. What I actually wanted replaced was two gates. Robert kindly realized that it was a honest mistake and adjusted the estimate. The new estimate was $2000.00 higher. I approved of the estimate; but , insisted that the gate he proposed would last at least 30 years. (The previous gates only lasted 10 years because they were poorly designed, poorly constructed out of poor materials, and consequentially, failed prematurely.) Robert purposed a wooden gate suspended by 6x4 posts mounted in cement and built in a Iron frame that was attached to the posts with Iron hinge mounts that were bolted to the posts and immersed into the cement footing as well. Of course, I was skeptical, however, as you can plainly see from the photos I'm including, Robert came through with flying colors. I couldn't believe the quality work I received for the investment,. If you doubt my word, please check out the photos I am including with my review. Robert rocks because he does quality work for a reasonable price and is honest enough to sacrifice the bid to maintain his integrity. I highly recommend Robert to all my readers. read more

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Stop looking for your next contractor- Uscanuy IS THE ONE! Robert and his great team of workers completed the removal of my 35 year old redwood deck and erected its replacement using Trex as the flooring material in well under a month... and it is FABULOUS!!! I found Robert to be extremely reasonable in his price, extremely easy to work with, and extremely diligent in terms of always showing up on time and working diligently to complete the project using the highest construction standards. He always took the extra step to ensure the deck was both solidly constructed and beautiful. He listened to my amateur opinions on design options and offered expert advice every step of the way. He and his crew left the workplace as clean and organized as possible each and every day. They all were very pleasant to be around... in fact, I kinda' miss 'em! He and his crew did some extra work for me hauling away unwanted stuff that had built up over the past 35 years, replacing an old rotting door and frame, and fixing up a bathroom in my refinished basement. All AAA+++ work! Their final cleanup was perfect. In my not so humble opinion, you can't do better than using Usanuy and Robert as your next contractor! read more

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Robert did a great job, was professional, inexpensive and did high quality work. We have an old house that needed 4 custom windows replaced which we knew would be pricey. Robert gave a really fair quote and handled everything. He came by, measured, ordered the custom windows, installed, cleaned up an stayed within his quote. We would definitely request him for another project. I highly recommend him. read more

Robert is awesome. I called him and within 24hrs he was able to seal up my garage so that critters no longer could sneak in and cause any more damage. He has amazing attention to detail and is excellent at what he does. He even masked my repair to look like it was part of the original construction of my home. Thank you Uscanuy Contractors! Give him a call he will get it done and do it with excellence! read more

Uscanuy is a general contracting company. I was referred to Robert the (owner) by my son. I had several projects that we were considering and all of the bids were outrageous. Roberts bid was within what we were budgeting at the time. I'm happy we heard of him. He is honest and his inputs and idea on the design, have been very helpful. We were so pleased by his work, that we hired him for 3 other jobs and a fifth coming the summer. read more

Robert and his crew did an amazingly fast and very well done deck job on our rental property. The old deck was completely rotted out and he designed and rebuilt a gorgeous deck with a built in bench that we (and our tenants love). We will plan on using them for another deck job and driveway re-do. We've been very happy with the quality and timeliness of the work! read more

Robert and his crew did a fantastic job repairing our deck. The quote was very reasonable, everyone was professional and the end result was well-executed. Robert is very trustworthy and is true to his word. He thoroughly articulated all the pros and cons of issues that came up before starting on any additional scope of work. We highly recommend Uscanuy Contractors and would be happy to work with them again!!! read more

Robert and his crew helped to remodel my kitchen and did a wonderful job. Then I had our backyard totally re-landscaped by Robert. The backyard is great, we love it. Next we had french doors put in leading from our back bedroom to the backyard. It has totally changed the house and how we use it. I highly recommend Uscanuy contractors. read more

Robert is great. I hired him for a few things that needed to be fixed around the house: repair roof/window junction as there was no z bar or anything to prevent rain from going through. Robert identified the issue, took pictures so I could see it for myself (we live in a 2-story house and I didn't want to go up a ladder myself). He gave a me a very fair quote (I had seen 5 other contractors before him that had very high price when not really identifying the issue) and stayed within that quote once the work was done. I also had him create a door so I could utilize the space under my stairs. Again, within the reasonable quote and the work was great. I highly recommend Robert if you need a fair contractor that is injured and licensed! I was home during the work so we chatted a bit. Robert is great professional and great person. I will definitely use him again if I need more work done in my house. read more

Robert and his crew, replaced an old deck on our rental property. He was friendly, explained the pros and cons of different materials, gave a fair estimate, and did the work in a timely manner. The work was done well and the deck looks beautiful. I highly recommend Uscanuy Contractors. read more

I hired Uscanuy Conractors to fix up an older, family-owned home that was going to be rented. As executor/trustee I needed to ensure that I got good value, and also get the house on the market quickly to generate income, and Robert and his crew definitely delivered. His suggestions for materials and repairs provided a good balance between quality and cost, and for some of the work he recommended sub-contractors (paint, roof) that I could work with directly and save some money. Communication was excellent and the work was completed very quickly. Although all the work he did for me was interior (floors, kitchen counter, kitchen and bathroom sinks, window trim, and exterior door plus miscellaneous electrical upgrades) I had a chance to see the outdoor hardscaping and stone bbq/oven he built at his own home in Oakland, and they were impressive. read more

Robert has completed several projects for us and we are very satisfied with his work and attention to details. He's prompt, honest, reliable, and has great people skills. We highly recommend Robert read more

Robert is an excellent contractor. he is personable and honest, and goes the extra mile to make sure the work is done to your liking.

I was referred to Robert at USCANUY by a friend, when i needed a remodel on a rental. My normal guy was moving on, and i needed someone fast to get my place ready for a new tenant. He came, listened to what i wanted, and assessed the place and gave me a few suggestions that now i appreciate as they were able to get me more rent from the place. Obviously that made very happy. He's soft spoken, but very honest. Since i have used him on several rentals, ranging from small to large remodels, windows, foundations, to major earthquake retrofit's. We are now on our next project, of repairing a foundation to another rental. I highly recommend him for all you contracting needs. read more