John built a bench seat with storage into our bay window and we're very happy with the end result…read more When he first arrived to discuss the project, he patiently looked at my sketches and ideas and offered very practical suggestions. During the build, he was conscientious of our space, and occasionally stopped to offer his thoughts or get our opinions on how to proceed. He finished early and cleaned everything up nicely. John is resourceful, polite, and friendly. We'll happily call him for future projects.

John is an outstanding problem solver and does top quality work! I hired John for two projects. The…read morefirst repairing 6 original double-hung windows (some dating back to 1928), where the sash cords needed to be replaced and reattached to the lead counterweights so the windows would open and close easily. The second renovating some exterior wood trim of our Tudor-style home. For this second project, we discussed several approaches for completing the renovation, talking through the pros and cons of each. I was impressed with John's knowledge and his pragmatic approach. Highly recommended! I'm sure I will hire him again.

Mauricio was responsive, professional and really took the time to understand what is important to…read moreus. He gave excellent ideas and his work is high quality. As a new home owner it feels good to know we found someone we can trust for whatever comes up. We will be calling Mauricio again soon and we recommend him to anyone who asks.

I needed a section of my fence replaced to match the rest and reached out to Mauricio, who had…read morepreviously replaced a railing on my deck. Once again, he delivered excellent work with professionalism, attention to detail, and great value for the quality provided. He stuck to the promised timeframe with minimal disruption, which was a huge plus since both my partner and I work from home. I highly recommend Mauricio at Level Carpentry for any home project you may have. He is trustworthy, efficient, and honest, and you won't regret putting your project in his hands. The photo shows both the railing and the fence he replaced, a testament to his craftsmanship.

My wife and I have had great experiences with two other woodworkers in San Francisco, but they were…read moreunavailable for this project, so we hired SF Custom Woodworks to: 1. build a windowbox which would also function as a headboard for a bed, with built-in drawers and hinged openings for storage, made of ash veneer on plywood 2. cut a large slab desk which previously filled that window into two smaller desk slabs, to be installed elsewhere Our main contact was Alex, who was great to work with: rapidly responsive at all hours, friendly, accommodating. We were quoted $7,850. Remarkably, the windowbox was built and installed in less than a week. Unfortunately, the attention to detail in execution was poor: * the seams between the four main pieces aren't properly aligned, producing unsightly and rough-feeling edges * many of the edges were cut in a way which badly chipped the veneer * one of the hinged openings is badly misaligned, resting several mm above the surface * a drawer face was delivered with a stray drill hole * one of the main front faces was delivered with a large gouge * one of the drawers was designed to hold a CPAP machine; Alex carefully measured it, but delivered a drawer which didn't fit it * the drawer faces were attached with finishing nails rather than hidden joinery; the nail holes were then covered with poorly matching filler * the desk slabs were returned to us with gouges in the main surface, a 2" divot taken out of an edge face, and unfinished sides Alex told us that the misalignments are because our floor isn't level--which is fine, but the other two woodworkers we've worked with carefully shimmed their bases into place on-site so that everything would be level. Alex told us that finishing nails were necessary to attach the drawer faces, but another woodworker who built ash veneer cabinets for us produced beautiful results with hidden joinery. We sent Alex a list of 13 issues with photos; Alex gamely told us that he'd send one of his woodworkers to fix all but one issue. After a month delay with several reschedulings on both sides, the woodworker came. He fixed the two issues with the desk slabs, but in the process he also partially removed its surface finish, without comment and without offering to refinish it. He said he didn't know how to fix the other issues, and we were left with unfinished desks we still couldn't install. At this point, Alex stopped responding to messages. I gave up and refinished the desk slabs myself, which took about five hours. We planned to put a cushion on half the windowbox and leave the other half exposed, to enjoy the wood tone, but because the execution quality on the windowbox was poor, we decided to cover the whole thing with cushions instead. They meant well, I think, and they really did try. They did deliver roughly the windowbox we wanted, though with a low level of craftsmanship. I think they just don't have the skills/experience needed to execute this project well, and we didn't realize that before hiring them.

We had two projects: 1. Replacement of table legs (to a midcentury modern teak table) that were…read morelost by the moving company during a recent move, and 2. Replacement of six worn dining chair seat cushions and making the chairs more stable and safe. Alex and his crew did a great job with both, using solid teak legs for the table and dissembling and reglueing the dining chairs and fixing the seat cushions. The mohair chair backs were in good shape, and glued to the frame, so we wanted to keep them, though the seats had no cushion left and needed replacement. Alex closely matched the mohair backs- as he said, "a little different style but you'll like it!" We do! The cost was very reasonable and both projects were done in less than a week, with pickup and delivery. It was a pleasure working with him: great communicator, knowledgeable, and honest. Highly recommend.

We had a great experience with Ilya and his team at Status Wood. We had a very large built in…read morebookshelf made. I was nervous taking on a large project as a new homeowner. Ilya made me comfortable with the process and was quick and responsive to all my questions. He gave me pricing options to stay within my budget. The project was complete within a few weeks. The finished product is beautiful.

Let me start by saying that StatusWood does very nice work and Ilya is a very nice guy. But the…read morepricing here is ridiculous, and the communication and timelines are pretty bad. We never knew where the status of our project was (Status: the irony). We had to constantly check in and drive the process. Even got our "finished" product for our thousands spent and it wasn't even finished.

I had a unique shower door that had slowly been separating from the wall over time... and it…read morestarted scraping the adjacent piece of glass. I found Speer Handyman Services and after a quick phone call and text exchange, John was at my home in less than 48 hours. He was perfectly prompt and re-secured the shower door masterfully! Excited to have him help out with other future projects!

We requested that two vents be installed on our garage door to get up to code with the city. He…read moredid an excellent job. He was responsive, quick, and his price was very reasonable. Only my wife met him in person but she said he was an exceptionally nice and professional guy. I would definitely call Speer any time I have carpentry or other handyman work that needs to get done.

Excellent experience. Yasser and the crew did great work, proactively addressed issues they found…read morealong the way and seemed personally committed to doing top-notch work. Every member of the crew was professional and responsive. They were also very respectful of the home. On the last day, when they were cleaning up, I'm sure that ShopVac was going in the garage for well over an hour. They were hunting every last bit of sawdust. As someone else noted, Yasser has a deep network and can bring other teams on board. We worked with their painters and they were also great.

After working with nearly a dozen contractors on my fixer upper Victorian building in SF over the…read morepast 13 years, I can honestly say that Yasser is hands down one of the best GCs I've worked with (if not THE best). Yasser is in a category of his own. In 2023, he completely replaced the front stucco on my Victorian building, with a focus on weatherproofing. The project had unexpected twists and turns - he was extremely professional at informing me of the options along the way, providing his expert opinion with grace and ease. The project was done at a reasonable price, at extremely high quality with attention to detail, and constant communication along the way (he even sent photos and videos!). Undergoing such a large project was extremely stressful. It was a joy to have Yasser + his crew onsite. Some words that describe Yasser - trustworthy, honest, attentive, thoughtful, and time aware. Yasser is now my "go to" contractor for other jobs on the property (e.g., interior drywall replacement / repair). If you're considering working with Yasser - don't hesitate. You'll be happy you did!

I was looking around for someone who could fix a leaky roof for pool shed and Mariano said he and…read morehis crew would complete the job in 3 days. In addition to the roof, they removed old shelves from the shed and built new ones.

I worked with Mariano on four projects of varying scope and description: hanging swinging doors to…read moredivide a bedroom from a vanity area; removing, painting, and reinstalling kitchen cabinet door and drawer fronts; rebuilding a cracked and broken entryway step; and painting a three-story light well and adjacent hallway. In each case, he assessed the projects, then followed up with a timely, detailed written estimate. Work started on schedule and was completed when promised, Mariano is a sort of jack-of-all trades. The first project was the swinging doors. Because he was so meticulous, they look like they have been in place all along. They are also the reason that he was hired to do three more projects, each one to the same high standard and quality of work that I expected after the expectations he set in first project. His finishing details are superb. I'm sure you will find his work, his work ethic, and the quality of his work to meet the same high standards as I discovered.

Had the pleasure of meeting Lawren, great person that genuinely cares about his clients and their…read moreprojects would 100% recommend for anyone looking for an honest contractor that will get the Job done right, fast and at a fair price!

I highly recommend PPC for any home improvement needs. They completely transformed my home--from…read moreinsulation and lighting to crown molding, flooring, frame repairs, and so much more. Lawrence and Roberto communicated clearly every step of the way. Lawrence has an incredible eye for detail, and Roberto executes each task with precision and excellence. Home improvement projects often uncover unexpected issues, but they always kept me informed, offered thoughtful recommendations, and waited for my approval before moving forward with any repairs. I truly did not expect my home to turn out as beautifully as it did. I've received countless compliments, and I thank God for placing the right people at the right time to improve my home.