The worker was professional and did a good job, but the overall experience was frustrating. I was…read morequoted $350 for three items after sending photos of the exact pieces ahead of time. Assembly took longer than expected, and they left without completing one of the items. I was then told it would cost an additional $100 for them to return and finish the remaining piece. I attempted to resolve this with the owner, but they were not helpful. At that price point, I expected the full project to be completed as agreed. Had I known, I would have chosen another provider who could have finished everything for the same cost.

Carlos and his team has helped our family in various projects from putting up laminated flooring to…read morealso replace a new vanity cabinet and bathroom sink. He is well organized in assessing what needs to be done, and is very helpful as he picked up the supplies from the remodel store. The tear down, cleaning up, and then installing the new vanity cabinet, sink and mirror went smooth and fast. Most importantly, he is very responsive when it comes to any concerns or questions we may have during or after the project. He is very customer service oriented and wants to make sure we are happy with the labor. We highly recommend his services because he and his team provide excellent value and customer service for a well done job.

Anderson did an exceptional job replacing a rotten wooden post on the handrail of our exterior…read morestairs. He arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the area clean and tidy once the project was complete. Throughout the day, he kept me updated with progress photos, which made it easy to follow along with the work. More than 2.5 years later, the repair is still holding up great. I would gladly consider Anderson for future projects and would not hesitate to recommend his services.

Anderson was amazing, very prompt, and he did incredible work on our rotted beams. It was actually…read moreworse than we thought, but he replaced all the bad areas and even helped preserve one of our house's unique original beams. Work still looks great 6 months later and would hire him again in a heartbeat! Also was very reasonably priced for all the work done, he is very honest about it.

Nicolay has broad expertise, reasonable rates, and is a pleasure to work with. He is indeed our…read moreright hand handyman! We highly recommend him.

I needed a cat door installed on my front door, and Nikolay responded to my request extremely fast…read more He showed up within 90 min of talking on the phone, and did the job superbly in less than 30 min! Another handyman had quoted 2 to 4 hours, quoting $200 to $400. The charge was $100 and very reasonable. He's a great guy, knows his stuff, super quick, and very pleasant. He also explains the reasoning behind his recommendations. Attached are before and after photos! Highly recommend his services, and I'm sure I'll utilize his services again in the future.

Sal is amazing what incredible handyman has been able to do so much more than I could have ever…read morehoped or imagined very reasonable I couldn't recommend his Services more

Awesome experience with Sal. He showed up on the exact minute we were going to start this morning,…read moreis super nice, really skilled and thoughtful, had tons of useful tools with him, and was a pleasure to work with. Would 100% work with him again. Highly recommended.

Awesome tile fill-in job after taking down a microhood where the previous contractor left uneven,…read moreunfinished tile. Fast service, great attention to detail and very reasonable rates!

Prompt on service and did a great job with falling tiles in my bathroom. We will definitely use…read moretheir services if needed again.

Jorge gave me a super deal and the combination that he had great reviews made me feel very safe…read morewith my decision. Unfortunately, there were many things that happened throughout my experience with them that made me semi regret my decision? I mean, he did give me a great price but at what cost? I'll explain: Jorge's company was to repaint the entire exterior of my house, fix any rotten carpentry, and repair and replace gutters or downspouts that needed to be replaced. I think listing my up's and downs with his company is easier than essay form. Plus 1. He gave me the best price. 2. He was very responsive and present (at least before he was paid) 3. They finished the job very quickly (maybe not a good thing? See below) Minus 1. He was not very experienced with gutters/downspouts. Before he started with my gutters/downspouts, I asked him if he was experienced and he said yes. His work showed otherwise. Some of the downspouts were not connected to the gutter, the necks of the downspouts were not stabilized correctly, and the connections of the downspouts were not properly connected to the floor drains. I had to point out all of these errors and guide his company on how to fix them. At one point, he tried to assure me that even though the downspout wasn't connected to the gutter, it would not move. That made me very uneasy because I looked at like 20 houses and none of them looked like that. Ultimately he fixed the errors but not without a fight. He did give me a super price though. I think I would have paid 3 times what I paid if I went elsewhere. 2. He either tried to upsell me or just did not remember our conversation on the price for his work. We agreed on a price and that included EVERYTHING. Later on he tried to say materials were not included, which I took as an upsell. Ultimately, he ended up agreeing with me but as before, not without a fight. 3. His paint started bubbling. They primed the whole house but not the front door. I thought that was kind of weird but I just assumed they knew what they were doing so did not comment. The door paint started bubbling a couple weeks after they finished. There is also some bubbling on the front framing by our garage. I contacted Jorge and he assured me his company would come by and take care of it. He told me in the span of 2 weeks that he would show up twice but did not show. When I called him out on it, he seemed to be bothered by it. He was responsive and present before we paid him but seems like after we paid, he did not care much. 4. His follow up is not good. I always say you can tell a lot about a company on how they treat you after you paid them if something goes wrong. He no showed twice and seemed bothered when I called him out on it. He did say he would show at one point. I guess time will tell. Usually, I assume a company with good reviews cares about their online presence but at one point when we were arguing about the downspouts he said write a bad review, I don't care. It didn't make sense to me. It was like he was not the company I thought I hired. When we first discussed the price, he did negotiate with me and gave me a super price. Maybe that was the reason why he fought me on so many things. I think maybe he kept thinking you get what you pay for don't be so picky? Overall, the paint job looks good and I can probably fix the bubbling myself. But was the process smooth? Definitely not. He did give me a super deal though. I can't deny that. I think if more areas start bubbling, I will feel like he scammed/ripped me off but if just the door and the front area, I guess for the price, not bad. I just assumed the job would be done properly at the agreed price even though he gave me a deal. Either way, he did leave the conversation at "you will be scheduled" but the fact that he seemed bothered makes me assume he's not going to show up. Which is really odd for someone with good reviews. Originally, when we were fighting about the downspouts, I said I would not write him a bad review because I figured downspouts maybe aren't his thing. I mean he is marketed as a painting company. But now that his paint is starting to bubble I reconsidered. People need to know what they are getting into. To Jorge's credit, a lot of the mishaps that occurred were by his team. There were a couple times I caught him upset whispering under his breath after he realized he told his team to do something and they completely did the opposite. I think if you have a lot of people working under you it can be difficult to lead and communicate. And I think for the price he was giving me, it was probably difficult to pay his workers again to correct there work. I can empathize. I think if Jorge does end up fixing this issue, I will update the review but for now the vibe I get from him is he just doesn't care. He was paid and he's out. Not a good way to run a business or get referrals but hey, that may be his thing.

In the typical "If you give a mouse a cookie situation" we ended up pulling the trigger on…read morerepainting our whole house after having to re-paint one of our bathrooms due to wall damage. After asking around, Jorge offered the most competitive quote (a little more than 1/3 what our bathroom remodel contractors wanted to charge us) AND his price included the cost of materials. We were initially cautious given the lack of reviews, but bolstered by the few glowing reviews they had already garnered, we decided to take a chance on a new business. From the start, I knew we were in good hands. Jorge was very responsive and communicative over text. When he came in person to look at the house, the quote was exactly what he had estimated, no surprise revisions or upcharges. He is also the most chill person I have ever met. He offered to help my husband and I move some of our furniture to prepare for the paint job. When he saw my husband and I preparing to carry a desk upstairs, he hustled over to take it off my hands (Chivalry is not dead, people!) He even helped my husband figure out how to configure the internet so he could work from home while they painted (Jorge ended up passing the internet fiber through an open window to my husband in the other room.) His team was meticulous and courteous. They removed all the light switch covers, curtain rods, toilet holders, etc. before painstakingly applying plastic and tape over all the surfaces. They worked diligently each day from 7:30-5pm. One day, the team had a scheduling conflict and could not come in during the day -- Jorge asked for permission to bring his team in the evening instead to keep the project on track and ended up staying until 9pm. He quoted that the project would take 7-11 working days, and it took 8, including final touch-ups after our walkthrough. I'm a little OCD so I always feel bad during walkthroughs when I point out little imperfections that bother me. Jorge took it all in stride. We walked around with a roll of painter's tape and he would mark things I pointed out saying "Oh yeah, we can definitely fix that." He would also take initiative to put the tape on things that I didn't even notice. There was a doorbell cover that I did not know existed and he asked me if I wanted it painted to match the wall. I said, "Oh it doesn't really bother me that much" and he replied, "It bothers me. We'll paint it." That's the kind of attention to detail that Jorge and his team offer! In addition to paint, they also helped remove nails remaining in the wall, patched the drywall, and touched up the wall trim. In summary, I would highly recommend Jorge and his team. I would hire him again in a heartbeat for any paintjobs I have.

I love my home. It's both my castle and my humble abode. But when my kitchen sink started…read moreoverflowing with some funky gunk, all of sudden things weren't so grand. The plumbing in my place is pretty old so I need some honest help fixing things up. So... instaBELL to the rescue! The service was unbelievably fast but perhaps even more important, extremely honest. Fixing up your home is a lot like going to the mechanic... trust is everything. My pipes are now flowing good as new. While not urgent, Caccia and his crew also fixed a persistent leak in my garage. Total pros. I offered them beers but they politely refused so oh well... more for me. Convenient, fast, and honest. All you can ask for.

Insanely convenient and the absolute only way to find a same day home service. I have gotten a San…read moreBruno plumber and a Menlo Park handyman from instaBELL. I am a property manager and work for lots of homeowners throughout the peninsula. There person I usually talk with is Ellie. She is smart, fast and friendly. The handyman was Fernando and the Plumber was Joey. Thanks instaBELL. I will definitely be using you guys again. For the place in Menlo. I needed sewer work done and a toilet replaced. The workmanship was fantastic and the prices were great too. For the handyman work that was located in San Bruno it was to help install backsplash tiles in the kitchen. The tiles were already purchased I just needed them installed and the handyman showed up provided a quote and did the work the same weekend. He was fast efficient and cleaned up after himself, I was very impressed. It is very obvious when connecting with in InstaBELL that the people really care about the experience, the customer service and the quality of workmanship. Huge kudos and two thumbs up to this local company. You guys are doing a great job and I will use you again.

Jube and his team are incredible to work with. Gatica's Construction did a great job from the…read moreinception of the project until the final inspection and even afterwards. We hired them for a full home remodel including plumbing, electrical work, floors, new windows, etc. They also stuck to their estimated timeline (only 4 months!! How awesome), which was a huge relief. We're impressed with their efficiency and organization. The team took our plans and made sure to ask us questions throughout the process. They paid close attention to details and were ready to overcome any obstacles that come up. For instance, for all of the tile work, my husband and I bought too little tile which sucked. Omar was kind and patient and even thought of ways to use tiles more efficiently. He not only helped us figure out how to use the existing tiles more efficiently but also offered helpful suggestions for supplemental tile options. Another instance where their expertise came in handy was with our kitchen design. Our original layout wasn't a great use of space, and they suggested moving the fridge to a different location - which made a huge difference. We got more counter space and improved the overall flow of the kitchen. Another thing notable thing was how *clean* the team kept the work area. They were diligent about cleaning up at the end of each day, removing a lot of dust and debris + making the whole experience easy for us to handle as we lived in our converted garage. My husband and I are grateful for Jube's leadership and the entire team's dedication. They were communicative, professional, and cared about making our home great. We highly recommend Gatica's Construction for any Bay Area home renovation project.

An update: Everything they built for us is still in great shape and works without problems. Their…read moreworkmanship has been amazing and we are really happy with their work and have recommended them to friends.