The project was planned with an in-house visit and work was to be completed in 7-10 days, which was great since we would be without our master bath during this time. The project took about a month to complete with an entire week going by with no work done. The original team that started the work left the company midstream and other workers were sent to finish the job. Scheduling seem to be a big part of the problem, since they were commuting from San Jose and were required to NOT do any over time. With an almost 2 hour commute each way and lunch, that left barely 4 hours of actual work to be performed each day. This seemed to have not been calculated into the time plan. I work from home, so I could closely monitor the progress and workmanship every day. Besides being an engineer, i'm also a handyman and woodworker, so I understand fully the work to be done. There were many problems I had to point out to Joe Hui (office boss) and have the workers repair. 1. Tiles were 'popping' after they should have been dried and solid, meaning the mortar wasn't mixed properly or old. 2. Tiles are still uneven with raised corners and we still have a couple of tiles that are 'popping' when walked on. 3. The newly installed wooden subfloor was not cut to seal under the toilet flange, so they had to seal that up after the fact, otherwise you could see right to the dirt under the house. 4. Someone dropped a tool into one of the sinks, cracking it, so I had to buy to new matching sinks and replace them myself. I paid for one of them and had to ask PO to pay for the other. There are two matching sinks and it was hard to find one that would fit the given hole cut in the marble top. They were $294 each. 5. The bathroom vent fan was left on during the demo work, causing it to become encrusted with the dust and breaking the fan. I had to remove, repair and install the fan, using some JB Weld. A new one was $364 + a $114 brass grill 6. The back splash was grouted and sealed in one day. The worker claimed he could simply add the sealant (bought by me) to the grout and it would have the same affect (he's been doing this for his entire career). I verified with Mapei that there are additives you can put in the grout so it's 'self-sealing', but that the paint on sealer only works as directed. Obviously the worker didn't want to make another trip from SJ to complete the sealing job after the grout had dried. The back splash still has voids were he didn't fill the cracks with grout and is obviously NOT sealed, since water just soaks into it, rather than beading up. So that's where the project ended. We paid in full, but had to ask twice to get the offered 10% discount for Angieslist customers. They claimed it was only for the original quote and not add-on work. I had to argue that this was not stated in the offer, etc. We had a 10% coupon from their mailer and the Angieslist coupon, both for 10% off. Joe has asked me to find a local handyman to quote what it would cost to fix the popping tiles and backsplash, but really, I don't have time to ask some poor guy to give me a quote on a job he didn't start. I'm tired of the back and forth and expect the contractor to complete the job in a professional manner to accepted standards. I'm afraid to imagine how the work would have come out if I didn't know what workmanship is and not kept a watch on what they were doing. This job was quite involved with 2 contracts and various phases to be completed. The planner should have been more explicit in what was involved in each step and the timing and interaction of each phase. The billing for the work completed was not clear, nor was the payment plan. The company was about 2 weeks into the job and asking for additional money for tasks that were not yet completed. So breaking down the work to be performed and billing as the steps are finished would be much easier to follow. Everybody I spoke with or worked with on this job was courteous and helpful. We scheduled the work around holidays and their other projects. It seemed the main problem was the mis-calculated commute time from their home base of San Jose and limiting their workers to an 8 hour day (including travel time). "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-jose/planet-orange-reviews-2078365.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"ProStar","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Keith T."},"reviewBody":"I bought a Big Deal from Angie's List for gutter and roof cleaning. I called Victor and scheduled a time in early December 2013 for the service. I stayed home from work all day, but VIctor was a no-show. He did not respond to my phone calls and messages for over a month. Finally, out of the blue, he texted me on January 8th and said he had been really busy over the holidays. He wanted to do the work that day. I agreed and he came within an hour and he and his men did a good job. I would use him again, with the caveat that his scheduling is not the most reliable. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/redwood-city/prostar-reviews-2271095.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"CALIFORNIA'S GUNITE & Pool Plastering","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"John G."},"reviewBody":"The project overall went well and we are very pleased with the outcome. It took about five working days, spread over weeks because the company was busy and had several jobs going on simultaneously, plus a rain day held things up at one point. They removed the old faded plaster walls and bottom of the pool, removed the decorative tile that went around the top of the pool walls, and split the pool's bottom drain into two drains. This is a safety code issue -- residential pools in my area can't have one drain, because it exerts too much suction and can trap a child, someone's hair, etc., so they split it into two drains, each with only half the suction power. Then they installed new pebbly-surface material on the walls and bottom, and new granite tiles around the top of the walls. The pebbly surface product is called and quot;Pearl Matrixand quot; and is manufactured by a company called Wet-Edge. It looks great, and we are pleased with the results.
Two minor issues to report. One, they used our garden hose for various purposes during the project (which is fine), but it's rough duty for a thin little garden hose. In doing so they broke our hose nozzle and kinked the hose. Two, they did get a lot of pebbly dust all over our patio. Cleanup could've been a bit better. However, I am cutting them some slack because the crew was working in hot sun all day on the project. Pretty rough duty.
We did not redo the concrete and quot;deckingand quot; or walkway around the pool, just the pool itself. We will do the surrounding concrete some other time (it will cost almost as much as the pool resurfacing did).
I would use California's Gunite again and would recommend them. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/livermore/california%27s-gunite-and-pool-plastering-reviews-206468.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"SARCO'S LOCK WORKS","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James M."},"reviewBody":"I called to see if they were open on the holiday, and they told me they would be open in the afternoon, and to bring the current key. I described the way I wanted the 2 locks keyed, which seemed a little confusing to him, but he estimated half an hour, I took a walk, and they were done as promised. The new key worked, and the oddity of keeping the master key also worked. It seemed a bit more expensive than the last time I did this (this is the door key we give to outsiders, and needs to be periodically changed), but he was open on the holiday, was honest about time and price up front, so I would use him again."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-mateo/sarco%27s-lock-works-reviews-148862.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"WITH FENCING INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"C G."},"reviewBody":"A portion of our fence blew during the holidays when all companies were closed. The repair was urgently needed because the fence encloses our dogs' yard. With Fencing was recommended by two different friends. When we called for a bid after the holidays, With Fencing was able to come out the next day, gave us a bid that same day, and started work the following Monday (which was the same day another company we had used before was available to give us a bid). They were prompt, courteous, and did a quality job on schedule."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/brisbane/with-fencing-inc-reviews-240657.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"RAYMOND BIDONDO LANDSCAPING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"EVA B."},"reviewBody":"EXCELLENT, FAIR PRICE, GOOD QUALITY OF WORK VERY RESPONSIBLE, VERY PROMPT, SHOW UP EVERY WEEK REGARDLESS OF HOLIDAYS, GOOD TO WORK WITH, AND VERY NICE GROUP OF GUYS."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-bruno/raymond-bidondo-landscaping-reviews-208591.htm"},"position":10}]}
Holiday Decorating reviews from real Angi homeowners in Martinez, CA
Last update on October 15, 2025
John W.
5.0
07/2023
We hired Julio to unclog our under-the-sink plumbing. He was prompt, immediately diagnosed the problem, and fixed the problem in short order. Julio is very knowledgeable, personable, and polite, and the fee for the work was very reasonable. We got a couple of other estimates for the work....
It went very well. They answered all questions. It was a Sunday when I called them and the work was done on Monday, Labor day. There was no additional charge for working on a holiday. They were very professional.
We received multiple bids for the work to be performed and decided to use Planet Orange Services, since we felt their price was fair and we had previous experiences with the 'Planet Orange' brand that were very positive. We continue to have our house serviced by PO for pest control, but the...
Keith T.
4.0
01/2014
I bought a Big Deal from Angie's List for gutter and roof cleaning. I called Victor and scheduled a time in early December 2013 for the service. I stayed home from work all day, but VIctor was a no-show. He did not respond to my phone calls and messages for over a month. Finally, out of the...
John G.
5.0
07/2013
The project overall went well and we are very pleased with the outcome. It took about five working days, spread over weeks because the company was busy and had several jobs going on simultaneously, plus a rain day held things up at one point. They removed the old faded plaster walls and...
James M.
4.0
03/2010
I called to see if they were open on the holiday, and they told me they would be open in the afternoon, and to bring the current key. I described the way I wanted the 2 locks keyed, which seemed a little confusing to him, but he estimated half an hour, I took a walk, and they were done as...
C G.
5.0
02/2007
A portion of our fence blew during the holidays when all companies were closed. The repair was urgently needed because the fence encloses our dogs' yard. With Fencing was recommended by two different friends. When we called for a bid after the holidays, With Fencing was able to come out the...
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in gutter cleaning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Marco was on time (early in fact), efficient, quick, and nice. He gave me an estimate and did the work right then. Who does that these days? Thank you, Marco!"
Lori K on April 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in gutter cleaning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Marco was on time (early in fact), efficient, quick, and nice. He gave me an estimate and did the work right then. Who does that these days? Thank you, Marco!"
At Goin Window Washing We Cover a Wide Range of Services Including Window Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Solar Cleaning, and Window Screen Repairs/Fabrications We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
At Goin Window Washing We Cover a Wide Range of Services Including Window Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Solar Cleaning, and Window Screen Repairs/Fabrications We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
Hi, I'm Nina I am a Professional Cleaner and have over 20 years experience. I was taught from the best! My dad!! He was the head of maintenance for the school district and very OCD about cleaning and doing a thorough job! I'm proud to say I got those genes as well! I am open 24/7 for those who have unique schedules, I'm here for ya!
Hi, I'm Nina I am a Professional Cleaner and have over 20 years experience. I was taught from the best! My dad!! He was the head of maintenance for the school district and very OCD about cleaning and doing a thorough job! I'm proud to say I got those genes as well! I am open 24/7 for those who have unique schedules, I'm here for ya!
We are a locally owned and operated, 5 star handyman company. We pride ourselves on valuing people over profits and are always honest about whether or not using us for your project is the best route to go! In the event that we don't do what you need in house, we have hundreds of referrals we work closely with that we are happy to share! We work with hundreds of residential clients, commercial clients, property managers, realtors and more! We have a team of 12 technicians that include a union drywall specialist, electrician, carpenter, painter, landscaper and our company designated MacGyver for your custom projects! Here is just a fraction of what we do: Gutters/Downspouts Hanging/Mounting (shelving, TVs, and more) Fencing Gates New Doors and Door Adjustments Minor Landscaping Caulking (Interior/Exterior) Ceiling fans/Light Fitures Power Washing Drywall/Texture AND SO MUCH MORE! Feel free to check us out on Yelp and Google and see what everyone has to say about the service we provide. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are a locally owned and operated, 5 star handyman company. We pride ourselves on valuing people over profits and are always honest about whether or not using us for your project is the best route to go! In the event that we don't do what you need in house, we have hundreds of referrals we work closely with that we are happy to share! We work with hundreds of residential clients, commercial clients, property managers, realtors and more! We have a team of 12 technicians that include a union drywall specialist, electrician, carpenter, painter, landscaper and our company designated MacGyver for your custom projects! Here is just a fraction of what we do: Gutters/Downspouts Hanging/Mounting (shelving, TVs, and more) Fencing Gates New Doors and Door Adjustments Minor Landscaping Caulking (Interior/Exterior) Ceiling fans/Light Fitures Power Washing Drywall/Texture AND SO MUCH MORE! Feel free to check us out on Yelp and Google and see what everyone has to say about the service we provide. We look forward to hearing from you!
Couple of Walking Swiss Army Knifes & One Stop Shops. Curb to the Roof repairs & installations for your house and yard. Were here to make your To-Do List OUR To-Do List. Twin brothers born and raised in Alamo eager to help out with any projects or concerns you may have. Insured and Licensed.
Couple of Walking Swiss Army Knifes & One Stop Shops. Curb to the Roof repairs & installations for your house and yard. Were here to make your To-Do List OUR To-Do List. Twin brothers born and raised in Alamo eager to help out with any projects or concerns you may have. Insured and Licensed.
Each one of us has a vision of the perfect event. Something Planned Events will make your vision become reality and plan the event to your heart's desire. SPE offers over 30 years of combined experience with planning Weddings, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Fundraising Events, Company Holiday Parties, Corporate Meetings, Tradeshows and so much more! Our owner has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, working with large hotel's, associations and restaurants. She uses the knowledge she has gained over the years to help make the best decisions and seek the best pricing for each event.
Each one of us has a vision of the perfect event. Something Planned Events will make your vision become reality and plan the event to your heart's desire. SPE offers over 30 years of combined experience with planning Weddings, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Fundraising Events, Company Holiday Parties, Corporate Meetings, Tradeshows and so much more! Our owner has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, working with large hotel's, associations and restaurants. She uses the knowledge she has gained over the years to help make the best decisions and seek the best pricing for each event.
Ecofriendly precision is an complete professional pressure and soft washing service provider. We specialize in house, concrete, pavers, pool decks, solar panels, wood fences, storefronts, dumpster pads, fleets, windows, gutters and much more.
"They did a good, professional job for us."
Charles S on November 2020
Ecofriendly precision is an complete professional pressure and soft washing service provider. We specialize in house, concrete, pavers, pool decks, solar panels, wood fences, storefronts, dumpster pads, fleets, windows, gutters and much more.
Whether you are planning a wedding, party, community or corporate event - you have come to the right place. I am here to take all of the stress off your shoulders. Wedding planning is a full time job. I am available for full or partial planning + styling and or coordination. I come to you with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of event services. I pride myself on my customer service and being able to execute the wedding/ event that you have always dreamed of.
"Heather was amazing to work with! She has incredible taste and really understood the look and feel I wanted for my big day. She really made the whole process easy and stress free and I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out. From sourcing vendors, designing the table setting, selecting furniture and coordinating everything the day of- she did it all!"
Jessica H on August 2019
Whether you are planning a wedding, party, community or corporate event - you have come to the right place. I am here to take all of the stress off your shoulders. Wedding planning is a full time job. I am available for full or partial planning + styling and or coordination. I come to you with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of event services. I pride myself on my customer service and being able to execute the wedding/ event that you have always dreamed of.
"Heather was amazing to work with! She has incredible taste and really understood the look and feel I wanted for my big day. She really made the whole process easy and stress free and I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out. From sourcing vendors, designing the table setting, selecting furniture and coordinating everything the day of- she did it all!"
Jessica H on August 2019
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FAQs for holiday decorating projects in Martinez, CA
Professional holiday decorating services cost about $1,500 on average, with prices ranging from $300 to $2,500 and more. The total price tag depends on the type and amount of decorating requested, along with additional cost factors like your home’s location, materials, and labor.
Check out these common holiday decorating service costs:
Exterior holiday light installation: $400
Christmas tree decoration: $200–$600
Interior holiday design and decoration: $50–$200 per hour
Holiday landscaping: $50–$100 per hour
If you need help with your holiday decorating, the first step is determining your lighting and decor needs to narrow down your pro options. For example, if you want a custom outdoor light display with all of the bells and whistles, you’ll likely need to hire a local holiday light installer who specializes in that service. But if you only need to hang some lights inside in hard-to-reach places, consider hiring a handyperson or an interior decorator instead. It’s best to contact at least three different companies for quotes and to find out what services they offer.
The cost to install holiday lights averages about $425, ranging from $220 to $675, depending on the type of lights and installation location.
High roofs: $3.50–$6 per linear foot
Balconies: $50–$75 each
Outdoor tree: $75–$1,500 per tree
Christmas light installation costs also vary on light size and type:
Hiring someone to decorate your Christmas tree costs about $400 on average, ranging from $200 to $1,500 or more, depending on the type of decorating service, size of the tree, location, and materials used to decorate the tree.
Price ranges vary by service type:
Handyperson: $60–$125 per hour
Professional light installer: $300 per hour
Interior decorator: $50–$200 per hour
Christmas tree designer: $600–$1,500 per tree
The Martinez, CA homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Christmas light installation costs depend mostly on your home’s square footage, but our expert guide breaks down all the factors that influence what you’ll pay.
If you're dreaming of rocking around your—professionally decorated—tree this season, this is how much a Christmas tree decorating service will cost you.
Can I hire someone to decorate my house for Christmas? Learn how to find the perfect holiday decorator to make your home merry and bright for the season.