This is a very overdue review, but it's well deserved. John is truly one of my favorite contractors to work with. Our neighbor highly recommended him for our stucco project, and he exceeded our expectations from start to finish. From the moment he provided his bid, everything was timely and professional. He took the time to explain the differences between Blueskin and regular waterproofing, including the pros and cons of upgrading. When it came to ordering windows, he walked us through why investing in higher-quality options was important and how it would benefit us long-term. What really stands out about John is his integrity and foresight. Our project lasted about two months through winter, with plenty of rain and wind, but he was always one step ahead. He made sure his team covered and protected the work without us ever having to ask. Even while managing multiple projects, John stayed on top of every detail. His organization and communication gave us complete confidence throughout the process. I would hire John again in a heartbeat. read more

My husband and I was looking for someone to redo our stucco. We found John through Google and decided to reach out for a quote. Wow! He is so organized, communicative, thorough, knowledgeable and professional! We thought it was just how contractors usually are in the beginning and once they get the job, the lack of communication and professionalism is out the door. BUT John and his team kept their professionalism and communications with us throughout the whole project! We also felt the cost John quoted us was very fair because we have gotten quotes from several others. The price John gave along with his quick responses and walking us through what is best for our house and pockets. We of course picked him. We actually delayed their team because of some issues and John was so patient and helpful. He even had to step in and advocate for us for a different part of the house that someone we hired didn't do correctly. We can't thank John and his team enough. We are forever grateful! Definitely will refer John and his team to anyone and we have been getting so many compliments from neighbors of the workmanship. Thank you again John for following through and made our whole experience working with you so easy and trusting of you and your team to help make our house the waterproof and beautiful! read more

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John was fantastic to work with in redoing the stucco on our home. He was super helpful in discussing the context and tradeoffs of each choice (e.g. smooth coat, upgraded wire, blue skin water proofing etc). I had so many questions and John was super nice about answering everything. He was also great about working with another contractor and trying to coordinate schedules and such. He also went above any beyond to ensure the quality was there. The first time he resurfaced, my husband already approved it, and they took the scaffolding down. But when John came back he wasn't 100% happy with the work and resurfaced the entire house to ensure it was up to his quality bar. You don't see many people like that in the industry. I'd 1000% recommend John for any of your stucco needs. read more

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I reached out to John at Caledonia Plastering about some stucco cracks. John was unable to come to my home to give an estimate, so he referred me to Thomas, who came out and gave me an honest assessment of the situation. No pressure, no upselling- just a straight answer about what I was dealing with. That kind of transparency is rare and really appreciated read more

John came by for an intial consultation and found a small leak that we could easily fix ourselves. He gave us some great advice on how to seal the gap. Thanks for being a big help and really honest read more

We received an in-person estimate and were given several options, all clearly explained. I really appreciated the time they took to walk us through the scope of work and the proper sequencing--it was very helpful in making our decision. Although we ultimately chose to go with cement board siding instead of stucco, their professionalism, knowledge, and quick turnaround on the estimate really stood out. Great experience overall and highly recommend. read more

I met John from Caledonia Plastering and Stucco one year ago. I had been fighting a SEVER leak in my home for 2 years at that point and it was clear I was losing the battle. No one could help me. No one could fix it. My home was destroyed. When John and his team took on the task I was not hopeful. I felt defeated. John was patient, kind, and crazy smart. He knew exactly what to do and how to do it. He slowly investigated and diagnosed the source of the water. He subcontracted with a roofer (who was amazing) and they rebuilt not only a HUGE outside stucco wall but all the rotting redwood beneath as well. These men not only rebuilt the back of my home but rebuilt it correctly and gave it back to me better than it was before. This company knows what's it is doing and is worth every penny. I can't praise them enough. Truly. 10/10 all around. .....Thank you John. I'll never forget you. read more

John and his team are the best of the best and did an amazing job on my house replacing my vinyl siding with stucco. They are very professional and skilled. They kept the job site clean and finished quickly. I get compliments on my house all the time. John is a great guy and it was a pleasure working with him. The communication was great and he kept me informed and answered any questions I had. Caledonia is one of the best if not the best stucco company in the Bay Area. I included a before and after picture. read more

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John and his crew did a great job on our 100+ year old Edwardian. His quote was extremely reasonable for the quality of work done on the house. There were leaks in the stucco which caused our damage to our interior floors. We knew we needed some major work done. We contacted John and he came out immediately to assess the issue. He inspected and found that we had leaks due to several areas and gave us a quote. It was very reasonable, so we booked him right away and he was able to start 4 days later. Throughout the whole process, he was honest and kept the process moving quickly. We were surprised since a neighbor had their house redone also and it took months. He was also mindful of our area and chose a different type of scaffolding that would make it harder for vandals to climb. John helped us repair dryrot and stuccoed a portion of the house that was previously siding. He also put on a waterproof paper underneath to make sure there would be no water intrusion. All done in about a month! After these rainy couple of months, I am pleased to report that there are no leaks and we are extremely happy with the workmanship. Love the color and got lots of compliments from the neighbors. I believe a couple of them approached John also. read more

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We needed plaster for a new addition and hired Caledonia. John (the owner) and his entire team are real experts and did an amazing job. It looks beautiful. Pricing was reasonable compared to others, and they completed the job in a timely manner. John is very knowledgeable and has an amazing team that pays attention to small details. It is one of those rare teams that is truly committed to doing well. I highly recommend Caledonia Plastering and Stucco. read more

We had Caledonia Plastering and Stucco complete our east wall with stucco removed (~ 40 feet tall) , and after some window work completely water-proof and re-install with new stucco. John is incredible...very helpful and engaged in assisting us with recommendations when needed. His team did a tremendous job. He is very flexible it relates to the planning and execution of the work and is accommodating with individual request relating to the work and timing. The project costs are commensurate with the job at hand. I can confidentially recommend him. read more

John responded quickly and came over to talk about our failing hundred year old plaster. He quickly assessed what needed to be done and explained why. His quote to completely replace the plaster was competitive with other estimates to simply cover and resurface the failing plaster. John was very accommodating and easy to work with. When we asked for a few changes in the scope of the work it was not a problem. John's crew was friendly and skilled. They started and finished on time and on budget. Most importantly, the new plaster walls and ceiling look fantastic. This is a company that does genuine plaster work the old fashioned way, not a skim coat on drywall. The difference is instantly apparent. We are so thrilled to have given our house this facelift! Thanks! read more

Great teamwork and pride in a job well done! We approached John, the business owner and leader of the foremen, after we found water damage inside and a neighbor had recommended him. The scope of work was three sides of our single family home in San Francisco. We had wanted to add a rain screen, basically a layer behind the stucco for the water vapor to flow away and not sit and rot our house again, and John explained how he did it on another project and walked us clearly through some other choices we had to make related to this. We have a very tight side garden with a number of heirloom and scientifically interesting plants and despite low expectations of them surviving, the crew was careful with the scaffolding. John had one of his crew cleaning up for two days at the end and that attention to detail is what we loved about Caledonia Plastering. Another example of their high quality work was John explaining some issues with our windows and while not directly his problem, he guided us to how to make the windows water tight so the whole stucco and window system can keep out water. He also took the issues we uncovered after demolition (no sheathing, drywood termites, mold, and dryrot in various spots) in stride and was fair in pricing the fixes. And, the final result is absolutely lovely! read more

John and his crew did an amazing, fantastic job. John is a true craftsman, paid attention to detail, and made sure I was happy with the results. He is honest and communicated everything upfront and stuck to those promises. Caledonia went above and beyond to make sure the job was done correctly and110% recommended. Don't work with anyone else, you will happy with Caledonia. read more

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I needed some stucco repairs to the exterior of my house, mostly around the foundation. I saw Caledonia Plaster and Stucco working on a much larger project in the next block. Their work looked great. Then I visited Yelp, which gives them 5 stars and great reviews. So I had John, the boss, come over for an estimate. John came the same day that I called. He was very thorough. He was very clear about some of the problems that might be encountered in an older house and how he would solve them. He seemed to be a real expert in his field. He bid a price for a well defined job and the price seemed quite fair. On the project day, John and his crew all turned up, ready to go. They did a great job and were very respectful of my and my neighbors property. The work site was much cleaner when they left that when they got here! The finished the job on time and on budget. And the repairs are perfect. If I need additional stucco or plaster work in the future, I'm definitely calling John and Caledonia Plaster and Stucco read more

John is a magician. He turned my wavy/bumpy interior lath and plaster walls that looked like a skin disease into the smoothest, most elegant looking walls you can imagine. He resurfaced walls AND ceilings in 3 rooms in 5 days and cleaned up beautifully. He is extremely easy to work with, very responsive, very hardworking. He came out to the east bay from SF to see the project a couple times as the scope changed. He squeezed my project in to meet my tight deadline. ... I can't recommend him highly enough. I even hope I'll have other projects for him. Most reviews here talk about exterior work, which I'm sure he does a great job with, but if you also need interior plaster work done, his work will exceed your expectations. Thank you, John! We're still in awe. read more

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Highly recommend Caledonia Plastering and Stucco! - Responsive and reliable - Excellent stucco work - Pleasant crew to work with read more

john and his crew do amazing work. absolute pros. They installed Tadelakt plaster in a very high-end bathroom remodel in Oakland. This was an extremely challenging project with no trims, very modern and sleek. They completely nailed it. Highly recommend. read more

We were doing an interior remodel of our 1950's Twin Peaks home when opening a wall found lots of water damage and broken stucco. John and his team were able to come in quickly to remove the damaged sections, install plywood, waterproofing and the new stucco. Ended up replacing 2 full exterior walls plus some additional problem areas. Hired him to also paint the new sections and his team was able to get a near perfect match with the rest of the house. He was responsive, had reasonable pricing and generous with his advice and overall assistance anytime issues popped up. The crew was very professional, covering the yard and patio furniture and did a really great job every step of the way. Highly recommended for anyone that needs waterproofing and exterior work. read more

John and his crew are absolutely top notch. We had a home that had 50 yr old aluminum siding covering the existing stucco. Removed the aluminum siding and all the existing stucco, as it was not salvageable to maintain the waterproofing, and new dryvit per our color spec added. Radical transformation and the entire process was handled incredibly well. John was always responsive and sought to make both the client happy and create the best possible outcome. You won't find a better experience from start to finish for what can be a sometimes involved complicated process. read more

The stucco on the facade of my house had significant cracks and was beginning to buckle. John came to give us an estimate the same day I called. Recognizing the urgency, he had his crew over the next day to stabilize the situation and give me options for how to proceed. We had been advised from others that we would need to completely remove the stucco and likely deal with significant dry rot - at great expense. Luckily, after removing the loose portions of stucco John and crew discovered that the wood underneath was in great condition. They were able to remove the damaged areas of stucco, patch and match the texture all in the same day. This saved us from a much bigger and more expensive job. He and his team were friendly, conscientious, and knew what they were doing. We really appreciate them, and highly recommend! read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would. John was very fast tojo respond and get to our house quickly to give us an estimate. I couldn't have ask for better service! Definitely recommending them to everyone! Thank you, John!! read more

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Working with John at Caledonia Plastering and Stucco was the best decision ever. John was respectful, professional, and knows his craft. He has a wonderful team (Anselmo, Juan, and Mike). I felt acknowledged and supported through the process of getting our house re-stuccoed. The house needed to be gutted down to the wood and studs and John and the team did an amazing job building it back up. I was informed every step of the way. Communication was always there. Initial contact with John began back in March, 2021 when I was researching stucco companies. I came across his yelp reviews and photos. I was convinced he was the one. So I reached out and I got an immediate response. He came over and explained the process. He was very professional and personable. We planned to begin work in early June. He took care of the permits and kept in contact with me. I also had window work planned and John was willing to coordinate with the window company. Unfortunately, there were major delays with the window company (a common occurrence and no ones fault), which also delayed the stucco timeline. I was so stressed out, but John was so patient and worked it all out. My home was done by the end of October and it's more than I could have dreamed of. It is a solid home. Thank you John and team. read more

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Had some major leaking from the storm in Oct. Spoke to multiple contractors who kicked the can down the road and said talk to a roofer, talk to a painter, etc... In the end, we knew we needed to re-do our stucco, so we got a referral for John and reached out to him. Knowing that multiple things could be the cause of it, he worked with us to re-do our entire stucco and put the leaking to rest. I always say there are many ways to do things, but few ways to do them right. Unfortunately, it may work even if you do it wrong. I'm not a stucco expert, but after watching the team work and John's recommendation, I'm confident what they did was the right way to do it and this work will for a long long time, as I did not want to revisit this again. I tried to paint over my problems before, I tried to get a roofer who said it wasn't the roof. Now I know that it's resolved and John was responsive and easy to work with. Would highly recommend him to any one who needs stucco work done and wants the job done right. He even pulled in roofer to help us resolve some of the issues we uncovered during the process. read more

They did a great job repairing lathe and plaster work in our old San Francisco home. Experts and were able to match the plaster to our existing walls. read more

John came by to take a look at replacing our redwood siding with stucco. He convinced us we didn't need to replace the redwood siding even though he was talking himself out of a project. In our brief interaction with him John came across as a straightforward and honest guy. And we appreciated his candid advice. read more

We are so glad we trusted Caledonia with the job of completely resurfacing the front of our house. John is responsive, knowledgable and trustworthy. Our house looks beautiful and more importantly was properly repaired. Highly recommend! read more

John is awesome!! Of all the people we worked with during our total home remodel, he was hands down the best and did the best work. End result looks great and he was very responsive and easy to work with - definitely something not to be taken for granted in home remodeling. His crew was professional and friendly and they worked quickly and cleanly. Even though I can only understand half of what he says (seriously thick Scottish accent! Thank God he texts), he was incredibly helpful, always responded to questions and concerns, showed an admirable amount of perfectionism, always showed up on time and generally was just easy to work with and did a great job. Remodeling a house as an owner- contractor sucks and it's really hard - we were definitely not his easiest customers - and I'm super grateful that we found these guys. Cant recommend enough! read more

John is top notch! After we had a horrendous 1980s disco-style wall to wall, floor to ceiling mirror removed, our poor old plaster wall looked like it has just survived a war. There were massive holes in it (through which you could see the guts of our 1908 building) and big spots of black tar-like glue that used to hold up the mirror. John came in and gave us a reasonable quote, was easy to work with, and knows his plaster!! He patched the wall and had to re-plaster most of it. We then had another person install wallpaper after John's job. That professional told me that whoever did the plaster work did a fantastic job as the wall was perfectly smooth and beautiful! Wouldn't hesitate to hire Caledonia again for any plaster or stucco project! Very high quality work! read more

Fantastic -- John and his crew are exactly what any homeowner is looking for when they need stucco or plastering work on their home. You really should call him. I spoke to several contractors about re-doing the front exterior of my home in San Francisco -- John stood out from the beginning and his follow through throughout the job was really excellent. He gave a clear, specific quote at the beginning of the job. And he had a creative approach to solve what I was looking for that others didn't think of -- and he delivered exactly what he said he would. The crew is talented and professional -- they worked quickly and still somehow managed to do pretty much perfect work. Any meaningful project on a home is going to have unexpected twists and turns, and you really want a partner who will help you collaboratively in those decisions. John was an excellent communicator at every step -- giving me clear pros and cons to different options, being patient while I made decisions, and even going above and beyond to help me get extra samples or work with the schedule of other crews on the site. I've worked with a bunch of different contractors over the years, and it's a truly great experience when you find a great one like John and his crew. read more

John and team were amazing. They gave us a competitive quote and started the job soon after we agreed to sign on. The workmanship is superb. We continue to receive compliments on our home almost daily. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

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I was completely impressed with this company. Excellent quality work, professional, extremely efficient, and reasonable prices. I had water damage from cracks in the stucco and they fixed it so nicely, it looks better ever. Thank y read more

It was an absolute pleasure to work with John. He delivered 100% in quality, communication, punctuality and friendliness. He even pointed out the problems of my project, worked around it and corrected parts that I messed up. When contacting him, I asked him for current/recent projects he is working on to take a look at his work and talk to people. They all were blown away by his quality and had only extremely good things to say about him. So I had big hopes .... And he absolutely overdelivered. I could not be happier. Our house is now the eye catcher of our street. I wish yelp would have some more options to show my satisfaction about working with John. He is worth every single cent ! read more

If you need in contact with the contractor here is his number (415)685-9910. Or check his site https://www.thumbtack.com/-San-Francisco-CA/service/2762286 read more

Couldnt say enough about the quality, price, and efficiency of this stucco company! Most others will promise you these things but always fail to deliver! So im quite happy to write this and say i couldnt be happier with everything that was done absolutely delighted 100% the go to stucco guys to go to in the bay area! read more

I'm an owner builder and I have some extremely limited experience in construction. When I started looking for someone to stucco my home, it was pretty daunting. Everyone quoted me these prices that seemed insanely high. And not only that but many of the guys just didn't seem trustworthy or reliable. The price that John originally quoted me seemed high as well. But then after getting many more quotes and doing a lot of research, it became apparent that John's price was very fair. I ended up picking John because at the end of the day, his price was competitive, and I just had a gut feeling that John was a good man. Fast forward to today. John just finished the job and I honestly couldn't be happier with the work he and his crew have done. First off, the stucco looks amazing. My house was really messed up before the stucco and many of the exterior walls were not square or plumb. John had to use a ton of extra material over what he had planned in order to make the corners of the house square. I'm sure the extra materials and extra labor cost him quite a lot but John never once tried to increase the price on me. Additionally, due to my inexperience, John has had to return to my home several times to finish areas that I wasn't able to have ready for the main job. And he has returned all of these times to finish the job with no extra charges, although he was already paid in full once the main job was completed. It is obvious that John cares more about his work being perfect than he does about shaking his customers down for a few extra bucks here and there. He really wants all of his jobs to look perfect so that he can send prospective customers to look at his former jobs. John is a good trustworthy guy, and his crew is amazing and super polite. They do incredible work for a very fair price. I will never look anyplace else for a stucco crew and I can't recommend John and his team highly enough. read more

We contacted Caledonia Plastering and Stucco to bid on our project of completely replacing the facade on our building, an 8 unit TIC at 115 Carl Street in San Francisco. The owner John Cullen met me on site to discuss the project. He gave me some great advice and suggestions on the project and gave me addresses of other jobs he had done so I could go and look at them. Caledonia was by far the most responsive and helpful of the companies we invited to bid on the job and we selected Caledonia for that reason along with the fact their bid was very competitive. John was very patient and helpful with us as we went through the process of color selection, providing several samples for us to work with. He also went to the building department and obtained our permit for us, and suggested an excellent scaffolding company for us to work with. During the project the Caledonia crew was punctual, thorough and kept a clean job site. After the job had been completed, John really went the extra mile for us; the scaffolding company left a hole where they had to tie to the building, and John was not happy with the patch because it was at eye level, so he had his crew re-coat a whole section of the wall. Also, the painters who came afterwards left some splatter marks and he touched those up free of charge to us; the painter offered to compensate John for his time but he refused, telling the painter just to be more careful next time and use plastic. To me, this showed just what a class act John is. I cannot recommend Caledonia Plastering high enough; they were top notch from start to finish. read more

Got some work done last year and it was fantastic, very reasonable and it looks great!

I found Caledonia online when I was almost desperate. My job was urgent because the previous contractor did not show up as scheduled and sent in a message saying that he quit the job for no given reason. I called John. He answered my call which was unusual to me because almost most contractors these days do not pick up their phones. He scheduled a visit to the site. He carefully measured the areas and gave me an estimate on the site. He agreed on starting in a week. His price was reasonable and his workers did a great job. The job was finished quickly. I highly recommend Caledonia and John. read more

John was great. Huge job with many complications. John stuck through it to the end and was dedicated to getting it done and done right. House was old and needed work beyond Stucco. John found skilled workmen to fix everything that needed fixing. I would hire again and highly recommend! read more