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JH Carpentry

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Extremely happy with the cabinets that Justin delivered. Looks exactly like the renderings he…read moreshared with us. Justin is very detail oriented and meticulous. The crew was clean and on time.

Fantastic experience with JH Carpentry--perfect design match, excellent build quality, and flawless…read moreinstallation, and all at a fair price. Would absolutely hire them again.

Summit Electrical Services

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I had a great experience with Summit Electrical Service. They arrived quickly and handled…read moreeverything very professionally. The team installed my home Tesla charger with excellent attention to detail, setting up a proper Level 2 system that delivers up to 48 amps -- giving me nearly 40 miles of range per hour of charging. Everything was done cleanly, efficiently, and with clear expertise. I'm very happy with the result and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable electrical service.

I needed to upgrade my elderly electrical panel and obtained several estimates. Azat came in with a…read morevery fair price but he also took time to answer a lot of questions I had and provided a very clear picture of the process. I am very glad I went with Summit for the work. Azat worked with the city for permitting which made things run very smoothly. The quality of the work was excellent and throughout, they communicated quickly and completely. He was also very flexible when we wanted to add onto the project and the team (including Sergei) were always professional. I would highly recommend you ask Azat for an estimate for any electrical work.

San Clemente Woodworking

(30 reviews)

We had a great experience replacing our stair railing with this company from initial bid to…read morecompletion. Nick is very detailed and not only did an amazing job on our stairs, but he was a very nice and enjoyable person to be around. Thank you for doing an amazing job!

An amazing team to work with and even better projects to show for it. We absolutely love our new…read morestairs!

Moulding & Cabinet

(45 reviews)

Ray does quality work. He expanded the width of my TV cabinetry by removing some shelves and…read morereplacing the back board. He is detailed and thorough. He cares about his work and it shows through his finished product. He was on time, professional, and high quality. Skilled at modifying TV cabinets. I would highly recommend. Thanks again Ray.

We just had one large wall in the dining room shiplapped. Ray Kanjo did such a fabulous job I…read morecouldn't wait to write this review. He is professional and his attention to detail is truly amazing. And he is such a nice guy. Ray does all kinds of interior molding. He also will build cabinets and does quality work. We are so lucky to have found him.

Allen Woodworking

(7 reviews)

We decided it was time to change our stairs. Honestly, my husband really didn't want to do it since…read morewe were already spending money on other upgrades, so I had to do some convincing. Now that all the upgrades are done, the stairs are his favorite part of all the changes we made. Jeff did an awesome job! He is meticulous, and everything he does is quality work. He is extremely easy to work with. I am so glad we didn't go with one of the less expensive bids. Everyone else wanted to just put our flooring we chose on the stair steps. Jeff uses solid wood and has a stain expert he works with stain the steps and banister so they complement the chosen flooring. We are thrilled with our stairs. Thank you, Jeff!

Amazing customer service, quick turnaround and high quality work! Can't ask for better.read more

OC's #1 Handyman

(370 reviews)

I had a great experience and would highly recommend Matthew. He installed two curtain tracks for…read moreus, and the finished result was flawless. Not only was the quality of the work excellent, but he was also professional, punctual, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. He took the time to make sure everything looked just right and completed the job beautifully. Would definitely work with him again!

Matthew did a great job installing new drywall on our ceiling. Very reasonable price for the job…read more He was professional and respectful. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a good handyman!

OT Finish carpentry & Woodworking

(10 reviews)

Ondrej is the real deal! I picked him for a smallish project based on the review and he didn't…read moredisappoint. The pricing was reasonable and that made the value excellent. I had him build a slat wall floor to ceiling encasement for a LED fireplace and a TV to replace an old outdated one. He was punctual and was able to build something beyond my expectations. He listened to me and helped me make some key decisions. He was trustworthy and a craftsman. I will definitely hire OT preferentially for my next project!

I had a great experience working with Ondrej. He showed up promptly for the consultation, gave a…read morereasonable estimate compared to others. We then scheduled a start date, he arrived on time and came every day from there on out to finish up the job. The project was beadboard wainscoting and install window casing for a downstairs powder room. Ondrej also had a painter who did wonderful job touching everything up. Very happy with the look!

Cool Handy Luke

(50 reviews)

Luke did some work on our house siding and other small repairs on the outside of the house and did…read morea wonderful job. It looked real nice when he had finished. He also was able to come over to our condo rental at the last minute and change the smoke alarm that had been beeping all night! He knows a lot and gives the best advice on our projects. He will be returning in the near future to do further work on our front porch area. Would recommend Luke to anyone needing projects done.

Two faucets replaced, install a ceiling fan and install three USB outlets. Luke is very thorough…read moreand explains any problems he has discovered and fixes them the correct way. He is very respectful of your property and responds for quotes very quickly. He's also very friendly!

Doorman's Door Repair

4.5

(95 reviews)

Update..Bozo Ben never came through to finish his work and install the last part of the…read moreweatherstrips. I called him for a refund and no word back. The material he uses is not high quality but charges you like it is, here's the work you did few years ago is already back to how it was lol the original ones I had before this bs lasted a over a decade.

He wants to charge $200 just to come out!! Before even…read morelooking at the door... yikes! Be ware! So you charge an extra fee because I live in a more affluent neighborhood? The one star is for the high gouging price. Can't comment on the quality of the work to be honest.

OC Kitchen Designs

(47 reviews)

Great price Glenn, the owner helped us improve our plan and…read moredelivered a near perfect outcome. Five years later we had a problem and called Glenn to ask how we could fix it ourselves. Based on our experiences with other contractors in the past, we were amazed by his response. He. came out and fixed the problem within a very short time. The fix required a visit to assess the problem, ordering some replacement materials, keeping us informed, and finally another trip out and him spending a several hours fixing the problem. We can't fully describe how grateful and happy we are with the way he handled our situation.

TLDR: Don't waste your time, because you will get mistakes (and now gaslighting) and be ghosted…read more **UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO THE BUSINESS' REPLY: First, this job was from 2024, not 2021. I have posted the entire text chain and an image of an email clearly showing this. The date you're referring to says "Oct 21" as in Oct 21, 2024. Not 2021. It's very telling that you don't even remember a job from only a year ago that was over a week long. You couldn't even be bothered to look up the old invoice to see when this job was? Second of all, the messages in the text photos saying "following up on this" and "following up again" are from ME, not you. That was ME following up with YOU after I said I wanted to go ahead with the repair, and you not answering. So your statement that you have not heard from me is patently untrue. That was ME who hadn't heard from YOU. The text chain clearly shows this. Third, the damage was caused by a complete lack of caulk on the cabinet, not "debris in constant contact." There is no "standing water" and no debris in "constant contact." You're making that up, it simply is not the case. The other side is caulked and is still fine, as I pointed out in my texts. I am aware that paint and caulk can only do so much - but guess what? It can do nothing if you don't actually do it in the first place. I am aware of how wood reacts with water (and it's not wood, because you use mdf, which is far worse). The fact remains that the area was not caulked AT ALL and also that I followed up with you multiple times and received no answer. Do not gaslight me by acting like you "never heard back." I clearly stated that I wanted you to do the repairs and you never got back to me. It's all right there in the texts. **ORIGINAL REVIEW** Sadly, I have to echo the other reviews on here about the owner ghosting people. I hired OC Kitchen Designs to reface our kitchen cabinets. They weren't the cheapest but they had good reviews. We experienced problems from the beginning. The job was quoted as going to take 3 days - it took more than a week. The painter took far longer than the 1 day it was supposed to take. He brought his whole family on a Saturday and had his wife and young kids helping - the young kids did not do a great job (they aren't pros and should not have been there). He should have come by himself. I found VERY obvious drips and runs on the main cabinet that gets used the most, right at eye level. Glenn said he would fix it. I asked him if he would spray it so it would look even with the rest and he said yes. When he came, he simply brushed over it, leaving very obvious brush marks and color difference. I could have done that myself!! There were so many issues, in fact, that Glenn ended up giving me $250 off, which was the price of the custom wine rack he put in, "because of all the problems." So I will give him credit for that. But... A while later we discovered that the painter had not caulked a major area right next to the stove. A whole corner hadn't been caulked at all, so moisture and liquid had gotten under it and it started to swell. Since he uses mdf and not actual wood, the swelling was pretty severe. I texted Glenn about it and he tried to indicate that it wasn't his fault because "there was probably caulk there, but it's a kitchen and we aren't responsible for water damage." I build furniture and have a woodworking shop and CNC machine. I know what I'm talking about. I've done major repairs to my home. I hired OC Kitchen Designs because I have two young kids and no time, not because I'm an idiot. I know when something has been caulked and when it hasn't. I told him if he came to see it he would clearly see that his painter screwed this up and didn't caulk it (and I have photos and videos). He said he could fix it for $200. I wasn't happy since I believe you should stand by your work, but I agreed to it. He said he could probably come out the next week, he just had to check on this other job (in line with the excuses he's given other people according to these reviews). I texted to follow up several times and no response. He ghosted me rather than come fix his company's mistake. He's a nice enough guy I guess, but I think he's overscheduled. In any event the ghosting is crazy unprofessional. Now I have to hire somebody else to come fix it.

Royal Crown Kitchen & Bath

(19 reviews)

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Richard is my family's go-to for any kitchen or bathroom renovations, and for good reason. Most…read morerecently, we hired him to remodel a walk-in pantry and replace the countertops in our bathrooms--and once again, he exceeded expectations. His pricing is fair, he's incredibly flexible (which I really appreciated since I'm picky about design), and his crew was always clean, and respectful. I had purchased a single quartz slab to use for both the pantry and bathroom counters, and Richard went above and beyond to ensure that not an inch was wasted. In fact, he even surprised us with a cutting board made from the final remnant--such a thoughtful touch that shows how much he cares about delivering value. I would highly recommend Richard to anyone looking to remodel their kitchen or bathroom. We're so happy with how our pantry turned out--it looks like it belongs on a HGTV design show.

I had the pleasure of working with Richard for my kitchen renovation. His team completed my kitchen…read morerenovation in 7 days. He was always readily available to answer questions and his communication was on point. To add to that, his pricing was very hard to beat! We are very happy with the quality and service his team provided. My neighbor who saw the transformation was convinced to use his team for her kitchen as well!

Ace Mirror & Glass

(272 reviews)

Ricky & Jovanny did a great job replacing 4 of my windows, with 2 of my windows being large and…read morehigh requiring outside scaffolding. Ricky & Jovanny were very professional, considerate and worked very hard! My replacement windows look absolutely great! Thank you Ace Mirror & Glass, Ricky & Jovanny!

We were looking for a table glass top, so I reached out to a few glass companies on Yelp. Ace…read moreMirror had the most competitive pricing so I decided to give them a try. Contacted them via Yelp and everything went smoothly. Almost all the companies charge extra to come out and measure the table, but Ace's price included on-site measurement. The glass came a few days later. It matches perfectly on the table. We are very happy with the product and service provided by Ace.

ATC Construction

(63 reviews)

Will keep Cory's info for future projects! Very…read moreprofessional, very personable and detailed. Made recommendations that we appreciated and did not think of. Prices quoted was fair and reasonable.

We've owned our home for 34 years and have had multiple services over the years including, but not…read morelimited to: pool built, landscape, bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, etc.. ATC is the best experience we have had from the ease of scheduling the first appointment with Cory, to the completion our our deck repair. Donny was in charge of the job and very pleasant, besides being highly competent. He oversaw the crew and the completed deck is great, just what we wanted. They also did an excellent job cleaning up, not even leaving trash in our trash bin, which is often the case. We strongly recommend using ATC!

Maple Cabinet

(21 reviews)

I can't say enough about this company. They helped redo my entire kitchen. The quality of their…read morework and materials was exceptional. They were punctual, reliable, and respectful during the entire process. And they did this all for a very reasonable price. I would use them again and again for all future projects and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

We are extremely happy with our new kitchen cabinets! The team did a beautiful job with excellent…read morecraftsmanship and attention to detail. They were professional, reliable, and completed the work on time. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality cabinet work.

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Susan W.

1 year ago

I initially had a positive experience when I reached out to Mario from Laguna Finish Carpentry. He contacted me promptly after I posted a request for work, which involved stripping and staining three thresholds, along with some touch-up painting around the house. Mario was professional and courteous during our first meeting and he suggested painting my mantel black, which I agreed was a great idea. Mario quickly sent an estimate and requested a 70% deposit, which I thought was a bit high but decided to go ahead with a 50% deposit. After some scheduling issues, we finally locked in a date for the job. However, things took a turn once the work was completed. The thresholds, which I was expecting to be stripped, stained, and sealed, were instead painted, which was disappointing. The biggest issue, though, was with the mantle. After Mario claimed to be finished, I noticed multiple drips and streaks on the surface. He assured me that everything would look good once it dried, so I paid the remaining balance and he left quickly. Later that night and the next day I noticed more flaws with the mantel--streaks and drips that were still noticeable. Worse yet, he didn't complete one of the tasks that was included in the estimate. I reached out to Mario right away via text and phone, but he never responded. Both of my calls went straight to voicemail but his mailbox was full, and he hasn't followed up since. I had to spend my own time fixing the issues he left behind. Overall, I'm extremely dissatisfied with Mario's work, communication, and professionalism. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend Laguna Finish Carpentry, as my experience was frustrating and disappointing read more

Charles F.

1 year ago

We recently had Laguna Finish Carpentry install trim and a couple of doors in our home, and we couldn't be happier with the results! The craftsmanship is top-notch, and everything looks clean, precise, and professionally done. The team was punctual, respectful of our space, and clearly takes pride in their work. Mario, the owner, was especially great to work with--super communicative, easygoing, and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. It's refreshing to work with a company that combines quality work with professionalism and integrity. The work was priced fairly, and we are ecstatic with the outcome. Highly recommend Laguna Finish Carpentry to anyone looking for skilled carpenters who truly care about what they do. read more

Liliya L.

1 year ago

I recently had my cabinets repaired by Laguna Finish , and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their service was exceptional from start to finish. They responded quickly to my inquiry and scheduled the repair without delay. The team was professional, efficient, and delivered top-notch quality in their work. My cabinets look as good as new, and the craftsmanship speaks for itself. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality cabinet repair services. Truly a five-star experience! read more

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