I contacted Mohammad because I had three Oriental rugs that badly needed cleaning, and one of them…read morewas damaged by moths. Mohammad was very easy to work with and did a wonderful job. The Persian rug, which is the highest-quality rug, came out really beautiful and looks brand new. So did my larger Afghani tribal rug. The rug with the moth damage was the lowest quality of the three and the oldest of the three. It is also an Afghani tribal rug. Mohammad offered me choices and did not pressure me to spend a lot of money on having it re-woven; I would have spent a lot more than the rug was worth. Even though that rug is not super high quality, I have always liked the colors and the pattern, and he was able to patch it at a reasonable cost, and I put the damaged area under some furniture so it doesn't show. The patches are strong and will protect the rug from further damage in that area. Mohammad also gave me a good explanation of how to care for these rugs. Following that advice years ago would likely have protected the smaller Afghani tribal rug from damage, and I will definitely have the rugs washed and cleaned more often in the future. I found Mohammad to be knowledgeable and fair, easy to work with, and to provide a great service. He has a deep knowledge and appreciation of Oriental rugs and he seems to genuinely care about being fair to the customer as well as about doing a good job.

The repair and cleaning service provided to me and my wife was above exceptions. I highly recommend…read morethis company for you expensive rug needs.

The best contractor I've ever dealt with. Professional kind and reasonably priced. I had water…read moredamage and he made it look like new

Installed our custom LVP stairs right on time and with excellent attention to detail. Will use him…read moreagain for all my flooring needs in the future.

The name "Claremont Rug Company" almost seems a misnomer; in fact what they are selling are art…read moreworks for the floor. A visit to their beautiful gallery in north Oakland is like being in a bazaar in ancient Persia. This is one of the premier sources for true antique Persian rugs in the U.S. and we are fortunate to have them in the Bay Area. It is important to emphasize that this is not the place to go for the kind of new Persian-design rugs which can be found in most rug stores. With the current international sanctions on imports from Iran, these new rugs are woven in Pakistan, India or China, can be of reasonable quality and relatively inexpensive and may be all you need. But if you are interested in the real thing - antique hand knotted Persian rugs (at least 80 years old) with stunning natural vegetable dye colors in excellent condition - Claremont Rug Company is the place to go. The experience of visiting their gallery is unlike a visit to a typical rug showroom where a salesman will pull back a corner of each rug in a large pile of rugs in the approximate size range you are looking for. At Claremont Rug Company you are strongly advised to make an appointment so that you have the gallery to yourself. You most likely will be greeted by Jan David Winitz, the very personable owner. He is a longtime collector and extremely knowledgeable on all types of Persian rugs. After determining the correct size, Mr. Winitz will use his uncanny color sense to pick out rugs to show from his vast inventory. With his crew, Mr. Winitz lays out each rug so that you can view it in the whole from all sides. In this way my wife and I found three good prospects for each of the rooms where we needed rugs. We left the gallery with excellent pictures and descriptions of each of the rugs. There was absolutely no high-pressure salesmanship whatsoever. After a few days, when we determined that we wanted to take the next step, we called to make an appointment to have the rugs shown in our home. Mr. Winitz and his crew then came to our home and patiently laid out each prospective rug in its intended place. After we had chosen the rugs we wanted to purchase, they were taken away for cleaning and minor repairs and then returned and installed complete with padding. Claremont Rug Company obviously represents the very top of the rug market. These fine old rugs are not inexpensive, but we felt the prices for the rugs we purchased were reasonable given their extremely high quality and excellent condition and that we therefore absolutely got high value for the amount we paid. In addition, the whole selection and purchasing experience was very pleasant and satisfying, which is not always the case in buying rugs. If you are in the market for the very best ancient Persian rugs, we would highly recommend Claremont Rug Company. Even if you are not currently in the market, but just like the look of these beautiful works of art, you should get their brochures or catalog. Christine Winitz, Jan's wife and a collector herself, puts these together and they are true works of art on their own.

Shopping for a carpet here is an amazing experience. The carpets are works of art and the owner…read morehelps you pick one suited to your space. If you want to feel comfortable and happy while shopping for a carpet, go here.

I had the best experience with this company from beginning to end! Don't let the name Royal Floors…read morefool you they do so much more than just floors. My house needed some TLC and after searching for many contractors and having no luck at finding the perfect fit someone introduced me to Mario. He was very knowledgeable and personable which I appreciated it felt like he gave suggestions for my home that he would do himself it wasn't just a check for him. We started with a full gut of my bathroom and now he has pretty much remodeled my entire house. His crew comes in and gets the job done really fast and the quality of work is superb. They did some work during the pandemic and each time they came into the house they wore masks protecting themselves and my family.

I recently had the pleasure of using the services of Royal Floors. It was an emotional year for me,…read morewith the passing of my mother and my moving back to the family home with my Dad who was against upgrading the floors, with old carpet that was 50 years old Mario, Emmanuel, and the whole team were fantastic -- sensitive to my situation, patient, and efficient. I was given a two-day estimate for completion of the job, but they did the whole install in one day. The carpet and flooring looks fantastic! My family and I are extremely pleased with the workmanship and professionalism of Royal Carpets of Oakland.

Adam from Bay cities flooring just installed our laminate flooring last month. Absolute…read moreprofessional. Very clear in explaining every little detail to us. I really liked that ( I'm really picky ) little details that were things our previous installers didn't offer. Knowing the difference now between the slap it in and go to someone who cares about their work is a huge relief. We are extremely happy with our new floors, the service and value. You get what you pay for and this company was worth every penny. Highly recommended.

Just an update to our review from 6 years ago. We have used Palayan's Oriental Rugs several more…read moretimes and the service is also excellent - they are responsive, professional, and have kept my rugs in great shape. I wanted to write again because I see someone gave them one star - that can't possibly be a real review, or someone has confused them with another company. I definitely recommend Palayan.

My oriental rug I inherited from my mother was in dire need of a thorough cleaning. The first time…read moreit was washed was over a decade ago and I can honestly say I wasn't too satisfied with the cleaning. Searching for a reputable oriental rug cleaner through Yelp there weren't many choices specializing in oriental rugs. I went with Palayan's and I'm glad I did. My rug was picked up from my house and delivered back within a couple of weeks or so. The rug is clean and vibrant and smells so much better now. Even sone of the stains I thought wouldn't come out have lifted. They were honest to let me know that there was a possibility some of the staining may not come out but I have to say I don't see the black staining it had before. The fringe is no longer a discolored and musty smelling. The service I received was worth the money spent. Thanks to Palayan's for their excellent service.

These are the times that a positive experience between a Forest Hill Extension…read morehomeowner and a House Painting company should be singled out. A year ago our next door neighbor had his home painted by ColorTouch. At the same time we were having new windows installed. The window installer was not required to paint the inside and outside, wood trim of the windows. We asked Todd of ColorTouch if he could gives us a bid on the painting of the trim. The quote was very acceptable and work began. Todd sent to us a painstaking, perfectionist painter. Indeed, we were impressed. In the Spring of 2025 we knew our entire home was due for a much-needed painting. We first asked for a bid from Todd & ColorTouch due to this recent experience. After Todd inspected our home, he sent us a complete and detailed Bid that included a list of everything that would be done for that price. Todd's bid price was so attractive we did not ask for any other bid. Soon after, 3 painters showed up and we got to know them well over the 14 days they were with us. These were not summer-time painters. All three were professional painters; they were as enthusiastic with the prep work of scraping away old, layered paint and caulking, sealing, and repairing dry-rot around windows. The first 5 days each painter would go to different sections of the home and work independently, prepping. They hauled away black bags of refuse. After 5 days of prep work they were ready to paint, most of the time working as a team. Besides Todd being responsive to phone calls and texts, he was on the job every day for several hours so all we really had to do was communicate to him directly what was on our mind or question to ask. Todd directly communicated our concern to the three painters. In any project, communication from the Boss who you are talking to and to those doing the work is all important. When job was completed, every promise made ColorTouch was completed. We highly recommend Todd and his 31 year old company ColorTouch. Jim Corrigan

Todd and his crew of 2 did a great job with our bedrooms. Super fast, the work was done in half a…read moreday. He was responsive and his costs are very reasonable. We look forward to using his services for our future needs.

Tatjana Kopp is what's known as a designer's resource and secret weapon. If you have a priceless…read moreantique rug or a rug that is only priceless to you she can probably restore it. She just finished mending a rip that required removing a 1' long piece on a ripped up border. She added a backing and hand stitched a new border. Unless you knew what to look for you would never know! I'm thrilled. This rug is only valuable to me but she instructed me on how to maintain it better (which included no vacuuming!). Her prices are very reasonable, she is professional, fast and very easy to work with. I have used her for clients as well and she makes me look great.

My bf's hand woven wool rug had experienced the wrath of an angry ex wielding a box cutter knife…read more We both got sick of looking at his beautiful war torn rug. I was pleasantly surprised to find Tatjiana to come to the rescue! The destruction to the rug transcended all the repairs she had ever taken on. However, she offered her expertise and explained the game plan to us after seeing the rug. Unfortunately, it had gone years without being repaired, was vacuumed over and used in the interim. Subsequently, this exacerbated the damage. She applied a practical and cost effective solution as she saw fit for the challenge. Ultimately, the repair ended up being way less than expected, and she delivered the results which were prefaced. Her skills, expertise and honest business dealings are highly appreciated. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of some rug restoration!