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- FSP General ContractorsReview from perspective of first time home owner/buyer who had a long list of projects and home improvements that required a general contractor. I recently purchased a two bedroom home in Mill Valley and after moving in quickly realized that there were a littany of projects that needed to be completed in order to make my new home more comfortable and presentable. I received 3 referrals for different general contractors from friends/family and went on the meet and receive estimates from them. I decided to go with Fred and FSP general contractors for my initial set of priority projects based on my favorable impression of Fred, his fair and straightforward estimates, and clear communication of timelines to both start and complete the initial projects. I decided to continue to work with Fred/FSP for my 2nd/3rd traunch of projects based the high quality of work performed during my first set of projects, adherence to estimates and timelines, and ease of communication during the process. In particular, I appreciated Fred's flexibility with my evolving priorities and his availability to meet/speak/text about questions and/or recomendation pertaining to ongoing work. The work that Fred/FSP did and continues to do for me was diverse but probably representative of the type of work many people are interested in: 1. Remodling of bathroom including istallation of new fixtures and replacement of original tile. 2. A tricky and unusual rebuild of a fireplace and mantle. 3. A custom designed/made concealed wiring scheme for tv mounted over the new fireplace mantle. 4. Replacemant and installation of lighting throughout house. 5. A full review, recomendation (s), and upgrades for electrical integrity of the entrie house. 6. A long list of random tings I thought of along the way! I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with Fred/FSP and will continue to work with them for all home improvement projects moving forward. I highly recommend this company based on the honesty/integrity of Fred and his crew, the adherence to reasonable estimates and timelines, and the high quality of all work performed
- ShamusShamus has helped me keep my cabin in good working order. He is responsible, prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. He thinks in a 'big-picture' way, meaning he's a problem-solver. Shamus has helped me numerous times which is great since I live far away from my cabin. I completely trust and appreciate him, and will continue to maintain a connection with him, both professionally as well as personally
- Gomez's Handyman Services LLCCharles was very professional, he showed up a few minutes earlier than expected. He accompanied me to Home Depot to make sure proper materials were bought the first time, didn’t over charge me on his quote. Also made the job seem super easy as any pro would.
- Doug Hannan ConstructionWe had a great experience working with Doug Hannan, who is a master builder with decades of experience. He is professional, patient, polite, and very fair. He was flexible and responsive while working with our changing plans, and offered quick and clever solutions to our issues. He doesn't waste time or words. In fact, we've never seen anyone work as quickly and efficiently. Even with our changes, he still finished the project ahead of time and on budget. The results are spectacular, and we are very thankful to Doug as we enjoy our beautiful new deck and pergola
- FSP General ContractorsThese are good guys. Very responsive and professional. We are very happy with rhe work which was completed in a professional, workman like and timely manner. We had a hard time finding a tiler that could handle installing glass tiles and making the diagonal cuts needed. We were so lucky we found Fred. We'll definitely use them for other projects. Highly recommended
- FSP General ContractorsFred and his team at FSP are fantastic. Their work was excellent, they clearly communicated progress and any issues discovered, work was completed on-time and on-budget, and we are planning using them again in our new house.
- Doug Hannan ConstructionExcellent Doug is a very skilled craftsman and was able to figure out our challenging roofline of the new home. He always showed up on time and stuck to the schedule. We would definitely hire him again.
- Alves Rod Tile CoHad to have my 1 1/2 year old bathroom floor re-tiled. Original company refused to fix the creaking floor. Rod did a fantastic job in a timely manner. Super happy with the job. Would definitely hire again. Honest, professional and hard worker.
- FSP General ContractorsThe remodel went very well. The workmen came on schedule and cleaned up well after each day's work. They took the room out to the studs, and re-designed the shower, that is tucked under a staircase, did beautiful tile work, and custom millwork to build two storage drawers in a soffet. I am very happy with the work they did
- Texas Engineered Roofing & General ContractingWe live out of state and were searching for a roofer to replace my mother’s roof. We spent a significant amount of time online researching roofers, interviewing them over the phone, getting inspections, reading online reviews, and speaking with references. We came across all types and eliminated one after the next. Fortunately, we found Texas Engineered Roofing that stood out light years from the rest. We called the company inquiring whether they carried worker’s comp insurance and was provided with a packet that not only included certificates of insurance but also the owner’s credentials, certifications, recent jobs performed, accomplishments, and awards received. That in and of itself made this company stand out from all the others. Everything was so professionally and meticulously prepared, a sign of what was to come. We were very impressed with Brad’s (the owner) knowledge, professionalism, responsiveness, honesty and thoroughness. Brad is extremely qualified; he is a professional engineer to boot. That educational knowledge gave us even more confidence in him. He came at the beginning of the job to inspect the interior of the attic to make sure nothing would be damaged while stapling and to locate where the attic fans should be installed. At the same time he detected other ducts that had to be replaced and completed that repair as well. He was very accommodating with scheduling our job and got the necessary permits in short order. The crew manager (Elias) was on the job from beginning to end. He too provided stellar customer service. He oversaw the project and made sure that quality workmanship was being produced. The crew were very skilled in their tasks, (there was even a dedicated person experienced in turrets) dependable, hardworking, and punctual. They worked in assembly line precision and were very pleasant to be around. The work area was properly prepped and cleaned each day. The job was finished in the agreed upon timeframe. There was no damage to the property or injuries on the job!! They were very easy to work with and immediately responded to any of our concerns. They clearly wanted to make sure that their workmanship warranty would never have to be used. and that the customer would be happy. They took great pride in delivering a top notch roof. We highly recommend them and would use them again
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Call today and schedule an appointment! Custom Exteriors has been making homes beautiful for over 23 years. We offer free estimates on complete whole-house Anlin and Marvin window installations, put in new Therma-Tru exterior doors, and install James Hardie siding. Our team of licensed, certified master installers are proud of the work they do, and our customers always enjoy high-quality products, exceptional service, and fair prices. At Custom Exteriors, we always stand behind our work and h..
"It was great and it was better than I expected. They were always on time and they did a very good job."
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"We had a wonderful experience with Brannick and Associates Painting Services. Patrick is very responsive. The team was extremely efficient and finished our interior painting project quickly. The work is some of the best that we have seen. We will definitely reach out to them again in the future when we have a painting project.
We are a team of skilled trade professionals dedicated to quality workmanship and trusted relationships with our clients. Our subcontractors are all trusted parts of our team. We strive to coexist with your lifestyle's needs and concerns and we have fun doing our work - which is making the dream of your living space come to life! Serving Napa, Marin, Yolo, Contra Costa & Alameda Counties as well as parts of others. Call to verify. Hourly handyman services are not available in all cities and c..
"We would definitely work with Ben again. His attention to detail and overall integrity as a contractor are excellent. He spent plenty of time with us on the front end of the project to select materials and set our expectations for how our kitchen would look when it was done. He helped us choose some special features that made the kitchen special. We were remodeling the kitchen as part of an overall plan to renovate and sell our home, and time got tight at the end of the project when we found another home more quickly than we thought we would. Ben stepped up and did a really good job finishing the final touchups, and we sold our home two days later.
Full service Home Maintenance & Repair. Specializing in painting, flooring and bathroom/kitchen remodeling. Electrical, plumbing etc. Licensed General Contractor
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"5 Star review . Excellent work , continuing to hire Josh Matus of SC Home Repair and recommending to my neighbors, family and friends. Josh is professional, reliable , trustworthy , kind, and an expert in a wide variety of home repairs . I have been using SC Home Repair for many years with a wide variety of large and small repair jobs and have been very satisfied and happy with the work Josh has done for me,
A small family owned firm, Cerletti & Kennedy specialize in residential remodeling and additions, with an emphasis on kitchens. We are a full service, design build contractor, so we can walk you thru the design, planning and permitting processes as well as building the project. As a design build firm, we are able to tailor the plans to your budget, avoiding costly redesign, omissions and extras. We can work with you to control costs by coordinating the entire project and having you, a family ..
"The price of the job was fair and the work quality was good but not great. They provided very little help in the design and helping pick out materials for the job. All of it was left up to my wife and myself, even thou they stated at the offset that they could help in this area. They also said the total job would only take 3-4 weeks and ended up taking 8 weeks if you count the final cleanup of trash and materials. Communication between client and contractor was weak. In most cases, the contractor would only notify me a day or two ahead when a worker will show up and there could be gaps of 3 or 4 days before I got a call. I would have to call him to fine out what the next schedule work would be. It is hard to plan your day not knowing when they would show up to work on the project. They also push customers to buy pr-fab counter tops because it easier and quickier to fabricate and cut down remodeling time, but I found out it not necessarily in the best interest of the client. The prefab size they recommended did not fit one side of my cabinets and had to buy an oversize piece which cost me 33% more than if I just bought a large slab counter top and had it cut to fit. The estimate of the work and cost is very general and does not give a complete detail of the work involves and the actual hours to finish a specific job. All payments were based on the general estimate and not on any specific detail billing for the payment. I only accepted this method only because I had remodeling work done before and know roughly what cost run. If I was a first timer in remodeling, I might not be so trusting. I do believe that the counter top company which they use on a regular basis is only average. I had a request to clean up the seams where the counter top was glue because it was slightly uneven, the company owner came out and said it was good enough to meet industry standards. What in the **** does that mean? I think a company in the business would want to better then standard and do an excellent job and not just an acceptable job. I didn't want to argue with the guy, so I let it go. The work in fine but the the paper work and billing is weak. Lack of paper trail made it hard for them to figure out how much was paid and what was owed. near they end of the project the contractor asked for my final payment when in fact I actually paid it a week before. The contract is a standard form which is not necessary cover all the work to be done and when installment payments a re to be made. Paper work is not their strong point and kind of a shame for a company that's been in business 20+ years.
Westshore Roofing, Inc, a family owed business was founded in 1992 by Paul Fowler. A Diamond Certified company, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction on all of our jobs. Are current staff comprises of 35 full time employees. We continuously educate our staff on the latest roofing trends and innovative products being introduced into the market place. This enables us to install many products are competitors are unable to offer, such as Standing Seam and Stone Coated Steel Roof Systems, Imita..
"The project went smoothly and the work was of high quality. I recommend Westshore Roofing."
At West Coast Windows and Doors, we believe in taking ownership over each project from start to finish; owners Richard and Kelly are involved every step of the way. We operate several crews, all of which are staffed with company employees. We take pride in our product and services and it is our goal to exceed our customers' expectations
"The team that came out and did the work was punctual and professional. They went right to work and finished the job in just a few hours. They also cleaned up well. We are very pleased with the work and will have them out to do another job when we are ready."
Imagine Unique Construction understand that client satisfaction start with arriving at your home on time. Also, Imagine Unique Construction know the key values are Integrity, Reliability, and a strong customer relationship. these three values are the foundation of our company and are a daily reminder of who we are what we are about. We strongly believe that our company is successful because of the relationships that we develop with our clients. We are proud of our company because we feel plea..
"Corona Handyman service was an excellent choice for installing grab bars in the bathroom. My mother was very concerned about the tile in her bathroom cracking when the installation too place. Her home is very old and tile is irreplaceable. Corona handyman service installed the two grab bars and my mom was so happy and relieved that all of her tile was still in tact. He is also just a professional and great guy to work with. My mother will use him again if she needs any more work done in her home for sure!
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Have a leaking roof and ready for a replacement? Our professional team is ready to help. We have been serving homeowners in the eastern Bay Area since 1998 and are THE ONE STOP FOR ALL OF YOUR LARGE BUILDING UPGRADES, including Roofing Replacements and Remodeling. All of our quality work is done by members of our team and you will love our attention to detail. Contact NOW to schedule your estimate
"Victor Vilatoro runs a family owned painting business. He took over from his father and has carried on the tradition of excellence. Not only did Victor's crew (he has a foreman on each job) complete the work as contracted but went the extra mile by power washing the 23 concrete steps and the stucco walls lining the driveway, plus painted the mailbox to match the house. Then they went on to paint the wrought iron railing leading up to the house at no extra charge. They are the best. Their materials are top of the line. I recommend Victor Villatoro Painting to everyone.
We are a locally owned and operated company that can take care of all of your construction needs. Whether you're looking to improve your home or a commercial property, client satisfaction is our number one priority. We stand by our work and go out of our way to continually help our clients improve their properties. Click or give us a call at (925) 667- 6368 today to schedule your consultation.
"Linda, Mica and their team are amazing! They did a full demolition of our old laundry shed, built a stone patio and staircase with a custom iron railing, installed a new metal & glass door (which required a new door frame, too), patched the exterior with any missing shingles, and painted the back wall of the house. The team arrived promptly every morning at 8 am, working 5-6 days a week, and did it with smiles on their faces (so kind and friendly!). Linda checked in on our project in person every few days to address any construction challenges her team ran into and to ensure the quality of work was up to her precise standard. Her team started the job within a week of our inquiry and completed the hefty job within just 3 weeks. We could not be happier with the final product - ML Construction gave our old home a clean, contemporary look and gave us more usable backyard space for us to enjoy dinners outside with our kids. We will certainly work with them on any construction projects moving forward. -Lauren & Jeff Lamb (Alameda, CA)
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- A Nelson Finish Carpentry1955 Taylor Ave
NEWMAN, California 95360 - A General Home Repairs213 Lakeview Ave
San Francisco, California 94112 - A-Cut Above Tree Service749 Vine Hill Way
Martinez, California 94553 - Aaron PlumbingPo Box 2657
Vacaville, California 95696 - AB Construction & Remodeling INC1360 Locust St
San Jose, California 95110 - ACT General Building Construction, Inc.2912 Diamond Street 300
San Francisco, California 94131 - Adriatic Builders408 Cavour St
Oakland, California 94618 - Advanced Integrated Pest Management205 Kenroy Ln
Roseville, California 95678 - ALL FIX HANDY56 SEVILLE
San Francisco, California 94112 - Alpine Building and ConstructionP.O. Box 660
LA HONDA, California 94020 - Alves Electric2525 Flosden Rd 149
American Canyon, California 94503 - Alward Construction1035 Carleton St
Berkeley, California 94710 - APPLE BLOSSOM MOULDING & MILLWORKS2411 OLD CROW CANYON RD L
San Ramon, California 94583 - Attico Enterprise Inc1441 Parkhaven Dr
Pleasant Hill, California 94523 - Axsis ConstructionP.O.Box 3114
Los Altos, California 94024
- A Nelson Finish Carpentry
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- B A Morrison2544 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, California 94546 - B Side Construction1940 Union St #9
Oakland, California 94607 - Balducci BuildersPO Box 3061
Oakland, California 94609 - BALLA CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN1352 10TH AVE #103
San Francisco, California 94122 - Barron Builders1715 Bay St.
Alameda, California 94501 - Bay Valley Contractors, Inc.1820 Arnold Industrial Way Suite A
Concord, California 94520 - Bay-Marin Construction910 D Street # 150396
San Rafael, California 94915 - Bays Best Kitchen and Addition2639 Parkway
SUNOL, California 94586 - Benjamin Construction4809 Fall Ave
Richmond, California 94804 - Benjamin Construction, Inc.4368 Oak View Dr
Sarasota, Florida 34232 - Best Value Home Improvements3608 Grand Ave # 204
Oakland, California 94610 - Beyond Builders181 2nd Avenue Suite 540
San Mateo, California 94401 - BG Construction Inc850 W Sunset Blvd
Hayward, California 94541 - Black Creek Builders, Inc.4096 Piedmont Ave. 240
Oakland, California 94611 - Blueline Engineering3381 Vincent Rd F
Pleasant Hill, California 94523 - Bodhi Tree Construction5178 Mowry Ave # 116
Fremont, California 94538 - Bolt Down The Bay Area3790 El Camino Real #1007
Palo Alto, California 94306 - BOYD BILT CABINETS355 Clarke Ln
Morgan Hill, California 95037 - Brannick and Associates Painting Services5573 Cabrillo Norte
El Sobrante, California 94803
- B A Morrison
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- C & A Builders299 Old County Rd #19
San Carlos, California 94070 - Campbell's home services2561 Holly Dr
Tracy, California 95376 - Castle Rock Construction1652 West Texas St, 205
Fairfield, California 94533 - CCR Construction Inc982 Oak Grove Road
Concord, California 94518 - Cerletti & Kennedy Design-Build2950 Buskirk Ave #300
Walnut Creek, California 94597 - CertaPro Painters of Berkeley1940 Union St
Oakland, California 94607 - CHRIS BIDLE PAINTINGPO BOX 880542
San Francisco, California 94188 - Chris Earley Construction379 Arletta Ave
San Francisco, California 94134 - CLASSICAL STAIRWAYS INC.1240 YARD CT. G
San Jose, California 95133 - Concept Materials7635 Orange Blossom Dr
Cupertino, California 95014 - CONRAD ROOFING SERVICE INC332 PHELAN AVE
San Jose, California 95112 - Creative Builders236 W Portal Ave 257
San Francisco, California 94127 - Creavation Builders6103 Allbrook Cir
Pleasanton, California 94588 - Crowworks Construction1440 Drake Way
San Pablo, California 94806 - Crystal Construction Consulting21950 Highway 116
Monte Rio, California 95462 - Custom Exteriors Inc2142 Rheem Dr. Ste E
Pleasanton, California 94588
- C & A Builders
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- Dad's Construction150 Carmel Ave
Pacifica, California 94044 - Dan Can Handyman Services1339 Yosemite Ave
San Francisco, California 94124 - Dave Wingate dba Wingate Building4017 La Cresta Avenue
Oakland, California 94602 - Degan Construction713 Paula Ct.
San Jose, California 95126 - Detail Construction117 South Street
Cloverdale, California 95425 - DMM Construction & Electric45 Scott St
San Bruno, California 94066 - DOHERTY RESTORATION INCPO Box #885473
San Francisco, California 94188 - Dolan Construction & RemodelingPO Box 1187
WOODACRE, California 94973 - Doty Plastering and Drywall Inc.PO Box 1121
Pacifica, California 94044
- Dad's Construction
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- Eagle Reflective Shield, Inc.PO Box 38
Canyon, California 94516 - EHJ Construction Inc.1818 Gilbreth Road #112
Burlingame, California 94010 - Elizabeth Shutters525 S Rancho Ave
Colton, California 92324 - Exterior Remodeling Specialists1030 Yosemite Dr
Pacifica, California 94044 - Extreme Builders Inc16860 Joleen Way Ste 8
Morgan Hill, California 95037 - Extreme Makeovers Inc860 Acacia Ave
Sunnyvale, California 94086
- Eagle Reflective Shield, Inc.
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- Fausto Electric1000 kiely blvd
Santa Clara, California 95051 - Floors R Us Construction2324 Lafayette St
Santa Clara, California 95050
- Fausto Electric
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- G.L Construction575 41st Ave
San Francisco, California 94121 - GENERAL HOME REPAIR2441 22ND ST
San Pablo, California 94806 - Generation BuildersP.O. Box 23
Riverbank, California 95367 - Gentz Construction, Inc21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd A4-154
San Ramon, California 94583 - George Matthews Construction2432 Encinal Dr
Walnut Creek, California 94597 - GG Home Improvement20 Terrace Dr
Concord, California 94518 - GREACON CONSTRUCTION INC.58 Paul Dr Ste H
San Rafael, California 94903 - Green Builders215 Commercial Street
Vallejo, California 94589 - Green Gallery Landscaping621 55th St
Oakland, California 94609 - GRN Enterprises403 Roberta Avenue
Pleasant Hill, California 94523 - Guideline Builders333 Hegenberger Road #315
Oakland, California 94612
- G.L Construction
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- Hampton Enterprise LLC254 W Lawrence Harris Hwy
Slocomb, Alabama 36375 - Hannah Kathryn Design3116 ADELINE ST
Oakland, California 94608 - Harry Neves3415 Madeline Dr
San Jose, California 95127 - Hatley Construction CompanyPO Box 388
Clayton, California 94517 - Home Healing Renovations Inc702 Harrison St
Berkeley, California 94710 - HONEST BUILDERS4854 Fair Ave
Oakland, California 94619 - Honeydo Handypersons Inc5600 Sunol Blvd suite C
Pleasanton, California 94566 - HTX Builders2636 Bon Bon Dr
San Jose, California 95148 - Hurray Construction1768 Leimert Blvd
Oakland, California 94602
- Hampton Enterprise LLC
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- imagine Unique Construction 15166 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, California 95032
- imagine Unique Construction
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- J L Construction201 Evelyn Dr
Pleasant Hill, California 94523 - JAB Construction Co Ltd890 Mahler Ste C
Burlingame, California 94010 - Joseph Ward General Contractors1646 Placer Dr
Concord, California 94521
- J L Construction
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- K and H Custom Home Solutions530 Humboldt Way
Livermore, California 94551 - Kane Pacific Construction, Inc.3056 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, California 94546
- K and H Custom Home Solutions
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- L S Owens Construction Inc2930 Geer Rd
Turlock, California 95382 - Lamorinda Home Repair157 Nardi Lane
Martinez, California 94553 - Landmark Energy Upgrades12515 Sherman Way Suite A
North Hollywood, California 91605 - LAZAR LANDSCAPE2884 Ettie Street
Emeryville, California 94608 - Live Oak Structural Inc702 Harrison St Ste B
Berkeley, California 94710
- L S Owens Construction Inc
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- M. J. ROCK CONSTRUCTION1285 COVINGTON DR
Los Altos, California 94024 - M.A.G CUSTOM PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENT CO30 SUNSTONE CIR
Sacramento, California 95834
- M. J. ROCK CONSTRUCTION