Here are some additional photos of the poor work Armando did…read more I want to add that when I wouldn't give him any more money as I already met the contract and only half the work was done. He said he wouldn't send his men anymore. But what he did do was give them my phone number because he couldn't pay them. He gave his employees my personal phone number because he couldn't pay them. After I posted this post, he has been sending me invoices. He thinks this is a joke. He's ruined. My Home cost me tens of thousands of dollars took eight weeks of my life and he thinks this is a joke. I have new men in here now, repairing all of his mess and finishing the job that was left undone.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend Armando and his crew due to how he ghosts his customers after you…read morepay in full. They actually did a great job overall. They had very positive attitudes when the color wasn't right. (Although I paid double the quote to get it done right ). They had a quite a bit of touch ups and little fixes to do before I would pay in full. Like taking off paint in places there shouldn't be paint. There was some bubbling that needed fixing from dry time issues. A lot of finishing issues that just needed to be taken care of. He told me he would be back the following day to finish and then instead did not show up and asked me for payment. I nicely told him I would not pay until the job would be done. He "pulled" his team off other jobs to finish the job completely. Which I found strange since he texted me and told me in person that he would be back to finish that day. I kindly just said if you want to be paid just finish the job like you said. So he did and he had a good attitude. They did not fix everything I asked them to fix but I didn't want to be "too nit picky" so I accepted what they did and paid them. Two days later I noticed they painted the wrong sheen on our wall in one area so it looks like two different paints when lights hit it at night. I contacted him and gave him 10 days to respond. I got no response so I called and left a voicemail as well and still got no response. I see he has done this to other people. It's sad because I was going to use them for many projects in the future but instead they will ghost you once the project is paid for and will not stand behind their work. I will attach photos of what they left behind that gave them the 2 stars instead of 5. We were very kind to them and very respectful and got them breakfast on a weekend out of our gratitude for their work. Not very good or kind in return. Not very ethical. I do want to say that overall I am happy with the job and that is why I am giving him more than one star. I just don't think anyone who is unethical in their business practices should think they will get away with it.

Called around a number of places and Cesar and his crew did a great job at not only restaining my…read morekitchen and bathroom cabinets but also fixing shutters and performing touch up paint around the house, all for a reasonable price. He was a true pro!

I have hired many painters over the years, but Alvarado's Painters are the best that I've ever…read moreused! Quick and VERY reasonable quote. Great availability, and they did a great job. Lines were perfect, paint was perfect, final product was perfect. Did the whole house (minus bedrooms) in two days. I cannot recommend enough!

The worst so called contractor un San Diego. He has no license etc. Pathetic that the city…read morestill let's Carlos build homes. He's a liar, steals yr money and gives you all kinds of excuses for everything. He has never paid his workers. Beware. Stay away. He also has been cited by the building inspector.

Terrific contractor!!! We did a second story addition and a…read morefull-house remodel to our Del Mar home with AB&C and they were great! They handled everything extremely well; from the big things (foundations, framing, roof, etc) to the small things (paint, fixtures, touch-up...), and everything in between (drywall, plumbing, electrical...) - they did everything thoroughly and reliably. We have done several renovation projects in the past and dealt with our fair share of contractors, most of which were a big disappointment. AB&C is that rare find in the construction world: they actually do what they say. They are reliable, and take their work, and customers, very seriously. Carlos is not someone who is quick to make thoughtless commitments or say something just because he knows it is what you want to hear, but when he tells you he will do something, it is going to get done!! He also has pride in his work and/or care for his customers, because he takes care to make sure things not only get done, but get done well. You can really feel and see his commitment to the quality of the work. That is such a huge comfort when you are dealing with the complexity of a large (or even small) renovation project. We feel fortunate we found AB&C to build/renovate our home and will, without a doubt, turn to them with any construction work we may need in the future. Highly recommended.

John and his team are kind, caring, diligent, and generous people. I hired HomeSmith to do a…read morehandful of projects in a house I recently purchased, one of which was to re-imagine a 1970s fireplace. I showed John a picture of one he did before, told him I liked redwood, and he was off to the races. In just a few short days, my dilapidated 1970s fireplace was a brand new marble wonder with a custom redwood mantle and much safer for my kids. When I had a problem with a window in my kitchen, John was on the scene and took care of it before I could even get to my house to worry about it. That next week, I had a huge, upgraded window in my office overlooking the hills. John cares deeply about his clients, takes care of your home as if it were his own, and charges a fair and reasonable price for his work. He communicates with you regularly so you feel informed, empowered, and cared about. He answers questions quickly and honestly, giving you the benefit of his many years as a general contractor. Doing business with him is like working with a friend or neighbor. I highly recommend John and HomeSmith and can't wait to work with him on other projects at my home.

From start to finish, John and his crew, did an excellent job of designing and executing the two…read moreprojects he did for us. Always on time and ready to work. I had come up with a preliminary plan for our outdoor stairs and patio projectss and he pretty much took it from there and ran with it. He was always pleasant, helpful and professional throughout the time it took to complete the projects. He completed the work, as proposed, and within the time allowed. He dealt with issues by coming up with solid solutions, keeping in mind to consider our budget. I would highly recommend HomeSmith for consideration when planning your next home project.

I hired Tony from Catspaw to completely renovate our entire home including moving walls to open up…read morethe space. He and his crew not only did a fantastic job, we were the envy of every homeowner that viewed it afterward. Tony is extremely knowledgeable and his crew was efficient and professional.

Tony Pawlowski of Catspaw Design-Build was the unsung hero of our 1960s California Rambler remodel…read more During demolition, we discovered unexpected structural issues that threatened our open-concept design. Our designer recommended Tony as her go-to expert for structural and complex challenges--and he absolutely delivered. Tony engineered a smart solution to reinforce the roof so we could remove multiple walls without using intrusive support beams. The result: a fully open living room, kitchen, and dining area that completely transformed our home. He also stepped in to fix two poorly executed demo jobs--cleaning up the floors and ceilings with precision. His problem-solving skills, reliability, and attention to detail kept the project on track and brought our vision to life. We truly couldn't have completed the renovation without him. If you're taking on a major or complex remodel, we recommend Tony and Catspaw without hesitation. He's an engineer, a fixer, and a total pro.

Ervin and his team did a complete overhaul of our backyard in the Spring of 2024. He has a good…read moresense of design and how to make things work, be functional, and look good at the same time and at a fair price. He and his team were professional and skilled. He demoed our old grill island area, poured some fresh concrete to expand our footprint and built a new pergola / bbq area in its place that is just amazing with a concrete bar. He also installed some artificial grass around the pool, a small wooden fence barrier, and replaced another pergola that was rotting out. He hooked up lights in the pergolas , an outdoor electrical ceiling heater, gas grill, and repainted our entire concrete patio. He even dug out and replaced our landscape drainage pipes that were full of debris for no surprises in the future. He and his team can seem to do it all as a general outdoor contractor. One year later, we are still very happy with his work. Ervin even came back recently this year to fix a few small items that didn't survive the winter water that speak to his company's character and instills trust in their workmanship. Highly recommended !

9yds of driveway & patio concrete work. Clean demo, great…read moredesign & color match. Ervin (Maya's) is easy to work with, communicates very well. Overall 110% perfect job!

Excellent customer service, friendly staff, and professional results!…read more I've been searching for a local company to help tackle home repairs for my elderly parents' home. I went with North San Diego County Handyman because of their professionalism and customer service. They were such a delight to work with. Mark was quick to answer my quote, scheduled an on-site visit within 24 hours, and provided a comprehensive and fair estimate.

My husband and I recently moved into a new home that needed some renovations. I heard about this…read morecompany from one of the colleagues from work and decided this would be the best option for us since we just moved in. Mark was AMAZING! He was extremely detailed, explained the plan, how much the cost was, and even gave us a timeline that worked for our schedule. If you're looking for a handyman I highly recommend this company.

We had Jayson paint our patio cover and he did a good job. We hired him back to paint our den and…read moremaster bedroom and he screwed us over. He did not show up on time and did not call us. So he was here until 7pm. He could not paint the Master the same day but asked to be paid for the whole job. Since we had him do a job before we trusted him and paid the extra $200.00. The next day we found many areas missing paint that we wanted home to fix when he returned. See pics. He was supposed to come back tuesday or Wednesday. Monday we could not get a day out of him. We never heard from him Tuesday. So we contacted him at 3pm. We asked if he was coming Wednesday. He said he could not make it maybe Friday. My husband is handicapped and we moved all of our furniture to the middle of the room. This has made it very hard for him to get around. We told Jayson we cant wait. Our neighbor paints and said he will be here first think Wednesday. We told Jayson we have to get the job done now and need our money back. He has refused. We will be taking him to court. He also claims to be a contractor which we looked and it is not true so we are going to file with the Contractors board. He charged $1150.00 and it is illegal in Calif. To charge over $500.00 without a contractors license. I highly suggest you DO NOT use him for any work. He is very unprofessional and not trustworthy.

Jason did a job for me, He says here on yelp that he does razor sharp lines and that his work is…read moreguaranteed. Well let me tell you that Jason is such a joke I feel. Also he didn't guarantee his work. He has his family write reviews for him on how good of job he did especially his own wife Nellie now who does that let's be honest here. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me through yelp. You now have been warned not to use Njay Painting.