Omar was on time, professional, and skilled. He took care of several repairs, ranging from…read morecarpentry to plumbing. I would employ him again.

Saying Omar the Handyman is good at his job is like saying Taylor Swift and Steph Curry are good at…read moretheirs. We had him tackle a significant makeover and paint job on our 122 year old cottage. Omar's bid was a good 20% higher than #2. We chose him because of how clearly he talked the details, from paint chemistry for a salt air climate to the right way to replace those old cedar shingles. He also had a new kitchen window created from scratch to match the ones in the rest of the old house. Over the 3 - 4 week project, Omar and his crew invariably left the place immaculate, no clutter, no mess. The answer to nearly ever request was "Yes, we can do that." While they are not cheap, the tab for all of the extras we asked for was fair. And we have no doubt that the work will hold up very well. When you think about how valuable your home is, why would you not hire the best in the business to fix whatever is wrong with it? The property will appreciate, and pay you back 10X over.

I had a very small last minute job, and they made it happen quickly and perfectly. I would not…read morehesitate to recommend them for any job, big or small.

I needed a small art frame constructed for a project. These guys built it in one day, design was…read moremuch better than my original idea, and it cost less than an off-the-shelf retail frame. I will definitely use Knapp Mill for all my small projects. 5 STARS! Thank you. John

River Landscape and Tree Service did an outstanding job refreshing my yard. I reached out last…read morenight, and they responded immediately. They offered to come by right away to take a look, then scheduled me first thing the next morning. The following morning they showed up on time 5.5 hours later, they let me know the work was finished. When I got back, everything looked exactly the way I hoped it would. The yard was cleaned up, the weeds were handled, and the whole space looked refreshed. Their communication was excellent, the price was competitive, and the crew was friendly and professional. The whole process was smooth from start to finish. They went above and beyond, and I'm already considering having them handle my monthly yard maintenance. Highly recommend.

This landscaping young person's business prides itself on what they've done for others rather than…read morewhat they will do for you. Their exuberant prices are far above gardening services. Ambiguous rates fluctuate but the job never is factually stated & what one gets is less the worth paid out....Times of work seems not to be implemented for actual times worked. I'm sure with yrs. of experience they'll do fine....but for now trusting their abilities is in question. Another way of saying this is their worth is equal to how much they're getting paid & not the pride or heart of this work. Alx Krys

We contracted with Joey for wood floor refinishing and bedroom carpeting. He is great to work with…read more- always available and ready to insure that work is progressing. Mario, the wood floor refinisher, was EXCELLENT. Truly a craftsman and very easy to work with. He discovered active termites and replaced infested boards at cost. Base shoe was repaired/ replaced in all rooms and they cooperated with our painters for painting and installation. Both Joey and Mario were always on time and responsive to our needs, like bathroom and bedroom access. CFC cost was extremely competitive and affordable.

I contacted them for carpet repair service. I had found a listing on Craigslist…read more I had two upstairs bedrooms and hall with carpet that had pulled and stretched out over the last few years after cleaning. We were selling the place and wanted the carpet to lay flat and smooth again. I sent some pictures and we arranged the time and date to work around our schedule. The work was done well and the appearance of the rooms greatly improved. Would recommend this business!

We hired Amy Small to design our bedroom suite. Her customer service and talent for design are…read moreunparalleled. Although Amy's services are continually in high demand, she made us feel as if we were her only clients, making herself readily available to answer our questions or to meet with us. She also paid close attention to our aesthetic preferences and always incorporated them into the design. As for the finished product, we couldn't be happier. Our bedroom suite has been transformed into a peaceful retreat that we enjoy every day!

Working with Amy was such a pleasure! She caught on very quickly to my likes and dislikes...color…read morepreferences, lifestyle. She kept me focused and followed through on so many details--even during the pandemic she managed shipments and managed delays. I highly recommend working with her. Lorri Koster

My garage door springs broke last night, I called this morning and Right Way Garage Door/Aaron…read moreOverhead Doors came out within a few hours . Erik had all the necessary parts in his vehicle and fixed it after a thorough explanation of what my options were. Erik was great! Definitely would recommend this company and especially Erik Espinoza.

Preston always provides top quality repair and service work. He is helpful at explaining and…read moreanswering questions and is kind and professional to work with. He keeps my garage door at top performance. Aaron (Right Way) overhead door is a quality work operation with good prices. All the staff is courteous and helpful.

We were fortunate a few years ago to pick up a tiny cottage in Carmel By The Sea. We realized in…read moreorder to make this something that we could potentially retire to we'd need to expand it a little. For that we needed an architect or draftsman that could design something that was sympathetic to the existing structure, the cottage is pretty funky being built in the 30's and remodeled by no other than Hugh Comstock 10 years later so is bursting to charm and quirks. One of our neighbors has just remodeled their orig. Comstock and used Darren so introduced us. Yes he's a hard man to pin down but the way in which he embraced the brief was just the ticket. The point of the extension was to expand the property but ultimately make it feel like it was all there from day one. In working through the process with the city (not the easiest process I must say) and all the fees and approvals you need, it was clear we chose well as on every turn Darren had the schedule mapped ahead and in every case the officials had nothing but fantastic words for his work and integrity. I assume if we got this choice wrong then the whole project would have been a miss but it set us up for what I think has been an epic result. One further thing, we decided to daisy chain all the contractors from this relationship forward so we asked for referrals on a general contractor, got 3 and picked 1. Each of the contractors from this point on (except for 2 minor subs) had worked with each other on scores of homes over a period of 25 or so years so it made relationships between each party very smooth. I can't speak high enough about Darren, so if you have the good fortune to use him I would highly recommend it. I hope we have the occasion to collaborate with Darren again.

From the owner: Draftect was established in 1985 by Darren Davis to provide professional building design services…read more Since inception, Draftect has completed more than 1,600 projects. Part of Draftects success has come from engaging with clients early, when a collection of ideas has yet to form into a tangible vision. Early involvement is often most valuable when ideas are coming from more than one person, and the first big step is marrying various ideas into a unified vision. This assures that every project gets started on a successful path, which significantly enhances the likelihood of a timely and agreeable result.Of the 225 new homes that Draftect has designed, more than 50 have been in the community of Carmel-by-the-Sea. While being one of the finest communities in the world, it is also one of the most restrictive with respect to building. Draftect has gained tremendous experience in helping realize many dreams amidst this mix of high-end expectations and restrictive regulations. Draftect has also designed more than 20 historic renovations, which have enhanced its ability to help clients navigate challenges associated with regulatory compliance and permitting processes regardless of the design complexities involved.Since 1985 Draftect has grown into one of the most highly recommended design firms on the Monterey Peninsula. We hope that we may help you design your dreams into reality.