I had my hardwood floors refinished for the first time since the house was built in 1956. I had…read moreyears of pet stains from having multiple cats, and they were able to sand out almost every stain. The few remaining stains are just faint shadows. I'm very impressed and extremely happy with the results. They also replaced all of the baseboards, which were mismatched after multiple renovations over the years. Joshua was very professional and let me know exactly what to expect. The work crew was pleasant, helpful, and kept me well informed. I highly recommend Raphael Hardwood Flooring if you have a floor that needs refinishing!!!

Just finished our third oak flooring renovation with Raphael's. Another amazing job. Looking…read moreforward to the next project.

I had shutters installed by Axent Shutters Blinds & Shades back in June and wanted to live with…read morethem for a bit before writing a review -- and now a few months later I can confidently say it was such a great decision. Chris Louie, the owner, was incredibly friendly and responsive right from the start. After I submitted a quote request online, he contacted me almost immediately and came out with a huge variety of samples. Seeing the different shutter styles, sizes, and widths in person was so helpful because what I *thought* I wanted actually changed once he walked me through the options. He really took his time explaining everything, which made the process much less overwhelming. I also appreciated that he gave me a few days to think it over instead of pushing for a quick decision. After comparing everything, I decided to go with Axent -- and I'm so glad I did. The pricing was fair, communication was excellent, and the delivery and installation went smoothly. The install team was fantastic. They worked efficiently, cleaned everything up, and even vacuumed before leaving -- it honestly looked like they had never even been there. Helpful tip: if you're unsure about shutter sizes or styles, ask Chris to walk you through the differences in person with the samples. It makes choosing so much easier. Final verdict: absolutely worth it.

I thought business work ethic was dead. After calling Axent Shutters and working with Chris made a…read morebeliever out of me that people work hard for a living. I needed a 12 year Hunter Douglas headrail remanufactured because the old one is obsolete. Chris took my information and called Hunter Douglas and they made a new one and he came out and took the old one down and installed the new one, all under warranty. Chris wouldn't even let me buy him lunch. My wife and I are so pleased that there are businesses that are still honest and do what they say they will do. Thank you Chris!

High quality, beautiful, custom kitchen and bar cabinetry. The team did a phenomenal job for us as…read morepart of a home remodel. My only wish would be that their services were more available for smaller projects, and that they could be more expedient in replies / follow-ups.

Belco Review You…read moreknow when a company makes you feel like you are their only customer? Yeah, I know it doesn't happen often, but that's exactly how the staff at Belco Cabinets made my wife and I feel during our extensive home remodel. Not only did we request a custom kitchen design based on our architect and designers designs, we also needed custom cabinetry in our bathroom as well. We came across Belco Cabinets via our general contractor and boy are we glad we did. From the very first meeting we were treated with professionalism and respect. We know that we were not their biggest customer, nor did we spend more money than any other customer but they made us feel like we did. This is not a online clearinghouse, nor mass produced Chinese cabinetry. This is precise design and every time I called with a question about design, measurements, hardware, symmetry, paint colors, paint sheen, cabinet lighting, sliding drawers, specially cabinet design, heck even things in the kitchen that didn't have anything to do with cabinets but the kitchen in general; they answered the phone and greeted me by name. They were there day or night to walk us through the process. Even after the cabinets were installed and we needed some follow up we were treated like their most important customer. Besides all that our cabinets are spectacular and high quality workmanship from local tradespeople. Would I recommend Belco Cabinets for your project, absolutely. These folks LOVE cabinets. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in our remodel adventure. Thank you Belco, you helped make our dream kitchen become a reality.

We had an outstanding experience with Bella View Landscaping, led by Juan. This was easily the best…read moreexperience we've had working with a contracted landscaper. Juan even came out on a Sunday to accommodate our busy schedule, which immediately showed his commitment to customer service. The crew worked incredibly hard and with real attention to detail. They welded five trellises, removed palm trees and cleared out debris, completely transforming the space. On top of that, they created a beautiful surprise succulent garden in the work area, which was such a thoughtful and creative touch. Juan clearly has a strong eye for design. He was intuitive and knowledgeable about the flow of the yard, and it showed in every decision. The team took their time to make everything look just right, from artistically arranging the rocks to carefully weaving the climbers into place. Beyond the quality of the work, the entire team was friendly, polite, and respectful throughout the process. It truly felt like they cared about the final result as much as we did. We will absolutely be doing business with Juan and his team again. Highly recommend.

We went with the coastal/modern California design direction. We hired Juan and had the best…read moreexperience with a contractor we've ever had. Juan and his team went above and beyond with the materials he used, the design thinking he contributed in, and the extra effort he put in throughout the entire project. Juan understands the bigger picture of what it takes to make a backyard install work well long term. He paid attention to the full system including trenching, irrigation layout, gas line installation for the fire pit, plant placement, lighting, and more, making sure everything worked together piece by piece. What stood out most, and why we ultimately chose him, was how genuine he was about caring for our yard plans after talking with several other contractors around the valley and East Bay. I work as a creative lead and tend to be very particular about design and visual decisions, so I was honestly surprised how little feedback I had during the process. Juan's instincts and design sense were strong enough that I ended up trusting him to run with many of the decisions. Juan is extremely hands-on and proactive, and you can tell he takes real pride in his work. Throughout the project he would point out adjustments that would make the yard function better and age well as the plants grow in. I attached a couple short clips that show parts of the process and the finished result. The yard came out clean, intentional, and extremely well designed. If you're looking for someone who can handle the full scope of a backyard project from design to materials to installation and genuinely cares about the details, Juan is the man!

I was shopping around for a headliner replacement on a 2006 GMC Sierra that I just bought for a…read moreranch/work/snow truck. I had 2 quotes, one for $500 and one for $600. I called Felipe and he would NOT give me a price over the phone and asked me to swing by. If he was not on the way to my kids school, I honestly would not have stopped in. I am really glad I did. Felipe told me that those prices are really low and if I am shopping just for price that I should go with one of them. He normally charges $900+ for this type of work and met me in the middle at $750. He did an amazing job and I could not be happier. In the end I chose Felipe because I trusted him. He is a great guy and honest. He does not try to sell you or BS you and is very straightforward. If I ever need service like this, I will be coming back to him for sure. Highly recommended for any upholstery work. I noticed when I was detailing it that he fixed my headrest. The cover was coming off and needed repair. When we agreed on the price I half jokingly said "you should fix that for me too if you can." He did. Amazing guy.

Felipe is an awesome guy to work with. He showed great integrity and took real pride in his craft…read more I asked him to reupholster two bucket seats from my 02 Miata with diamond stitching for the insert, and he delivered the job on time with excellent workmanship. I would highly recommend Kool Kustom to anyone looking for anything from basic upholstery work to full custom projects. Thank you, Felipe!