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(29 reviews)

In a nutshell, working with Jitendra exceeded our expectations on several levels. The bookshelves…read morethat he designed, built, and installed really add much-needed warmth and life to our living room! BACKGROUND: We wanted bookshelves installed above a built-in cabinet unit in our living room. I sent Jitendra a sketch and described what we wanted. From my chicken-scratch sketch, he created a design and mock-up, then measured our space. While measuring, he flagged all existing flaws in the space (uneven/slanted walls) so that we were aware of all inconsistencies upfront. He has amazing attention to detail! RESULTS: We were simply blown away by how well he was able to match the custom shelves to our existing unit; all of the wood looks like it was manufactured at the same time! It truly looks like it was all constructed as one piece from the very beginning, which is exactly what we wanted. In addition, we really appreciate that he took initiative to incorporate crown molding/extra detail on the top of the shelving unit. This is something that I would never have thought to do. WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE HIM: There's good reason why the word "artisan" is in the name of this business. He goes above and beyond on quality, service, and workmanship, AND he's very personable, patient, and kind. I HIGHLY recommend working with Jitendra and his crew; worth every penny!

If you need some exquisite custom woodwork Jitandra is your guy. He is a passionate, dedicated…read moreartist. He made this crazy project of curved barn doors for us and he really put his heart into it, he paid attention to all the details. The result was beautiful. Each and every contractor coming in our house (and we had many) are amazed by his work. We got in touch with Jitendra a long while after our project was finished for other advice and he provided his professional advice without hesitation. He is one of those contractors that you can trust without the need to be worried that things might go wrong. Jitandra is an expert at his craft, kind and down to earth, and we appreciated so much working with him.

The Meticulous Handyman

(115 reviews)

Thank you to the entire contractor team for helping us rebuild the front fascia of our house as…read morewell as the roof. From start to finish, they were attentive, detail-oriented, and took great pride in their work. A special shoutout to Marcos, who was fantastic throughout the project. He patiently answered all of our questions, demonstrated exceptional carpentry skills, and even helped repair several structural areas that we discovered had rotted over time. His craftsmanship and dedication to doing the job right were truly impressive. The quality of work exceeded our expectations, and it's clear that this team takes pride in delivering excellent results. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for skilled professionals who care about both quality and customer satisfaction.

In our kitchen is a blind cabinet. We hired Meticulous Handyman to install the unit. Evan came…read moreto our home to install this unit. He got it all set up and perfectly installed in less than an hour. His fluid motion as he worked actually made it easy. He insisted on removing all the packing materials and box. As well as sweeping the floor. I am very please with Meticulous Handyman. I am also thankful to have this job so very well, and efficiently. They are a 5 Company.

eSSa Studios

(94 reviews)

Essa is a very professional operation. Very pleased with the quality of the work, communication,…read moreand fairly priced. Not to mention, just delightful people to deal with! My particular project, the banquette pictured below, was not a simple project...it is curved and has unusual wall mounted backrests that you can see from front and back (through the deck window). It took some thinking and planning for Essa to pull it off so well. Highly recommend!

They did a great job putting new foam and other materials inside my cushions. Easy to work with…read more Good communication.

The Cabinet Facelift Company

(16 reviews)

We were completely stuck when it came to our cabinet pulls. We wanted to switch out so we carefully…read moremeasured, ordered everything, and then realized during installation that they were just slightly off - enough to make it impossible to install properly. It was incredibly frustrating, and almost every company we reached out to declined to help. Thankfully, this company didn't. Within just a few days of contacting them, Jarret came out and took care of everything. He replaced 12 cabinet pulls and 21 knobs, making all the necessary adjustments to ensure they fit perfectly. The attention to detail and willingness to tackle a tricky situation really stood out. The transformation was amazing, our cabinets now have a completely refreshed look and feel. On top of that, their communication, value, and responsiveness were excellent from start to finish. Just an all-around wonderful experience. A huge thank you to Jarrett!

Tyler's totally professional, competent and friendly cabinetry work he and his crew performed for…read moreus was fantastic. He arrived for a evaluation and measurement was performed at exactly the time frame he specified and the manufacturing and installation job were totally excellent. i couldn't recommend anyone more highly.

Elite Custom Cabinetry

(41 reviews)

Amazing work from Elite Custom Cabinetry. My spouse and I decided to build a faux built-in library…read morein our house and after assembling the bookcases and securing them to the wall, we realized we are in a bit over our head. After a quick Yelp search, we came across Elite Custom Cabinetry and Fidel was able to see what was already done and listened to what I wanted to do. He quickly understood what was needed, listened for any design input, even provided some options with regards to trim styles to be installed in between each bookcase. On the day of installation, just a few hours went by and the crown molding, various pieces of trim, and nearly perfectly matching baseboards were installed. Lots of little bits here and there were considered to truely give the appearance of a built-in library. The work was perfect, especially given where the starting line was. When the work was done, their clean up was so good, not a piece of dust was left behind. On top of everything, pricing was very reasonable. For the work that was done, the cost was very fair. I would not hesitate recommending this company to anyone looking to complete a bookshelf/library project. I am sure they do other types of work but as far as libraries go, nothing but fantastic work.

Elite did a great job of taking our crazy idea for a custom library built in with a day bed and…read moremaking it beautiful. They were easy to work with, responsive, under promised and over performed. We are very happy with the attention to detail and the installation team that went above and beyond to make the tweaks we asked for and a great final result.

Aurora Cabinets & Countertops

(10 reviews)

Marty and crew were the best cabinet company I've hired in a long time. They are professional, do…read moreexcellent work and properly install their product. Their process is organized and efficiently executed. I'll be hiring them again !

Donna, Marty, Greg, Mark and ALL the rest of the team at Aurora are absolutely superior in their…read morework. They run their business like the pros that they are, and have been for many years. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable, they are professional, on time, do high quality work, and are cheerful, pleasant and caring all while doing it. It means a lot to us as older folks to be treated with a dedication to top service, and a sense of commitment to high quality and strong work ethic. HIGHLY recommend this competent and caring cabinet and countertop firm! If we could give higher than 5 stars, we would.

Cabinet Systems Robert Takeshita

(3 reviews)

Robert Takeshita is a skilled cabinet maker and a pleasure to work with. He recently built custom…read morecabinets for our kitchen and closets that complement the house's mid-century modern architecture and add much-needed, accessible storage. Just as importantly, he completed the work on time and on budget. Because we wanted to preserve the kitchen's vintage appearance as much as possible, Robert refinished the cabinet and drawer faces, adding new drawer slides and pull-out trays that make them much easier to use. He also built a new range hood enclosure and work area that match the existing kitchen cabinetry. For the closets, he created built-in drawers and adjustable shelves that are both practical and attractive. From the outset Robert listened closely to our priorities, provided options, and suggested clever solutions. He is organized, tidy, and coordinated well with other contractors who were working on the site. Highly recommended!

I've had Robert do several pieces for me (such as a custom coffee table for my house and a custom…read morechest of drawers for my office) and they have always been amazing! I literally would never go to anyone else for custom work. The whole process of working with him has always been smooth, especially since he is so easy going and down to earth.

C3 Design Build & Cabinetry

(19 reviews)

You can never buy confidence or trust. Those are qualities that are earned over time. Over the 12…read moremonths that we planned, researched, and agonized on our remodel, Chad and Sarah of C3 Design remained a massive cut above others. The attention to detail, the impressive response time, and the superb customer service sold us from the outset. After we decided to go with them, the experience only got better. They were 100% on time, on budget, and worked seamlessly with changes as our project moved forward. Sarah's keen design eye and Chad's workmanship are second to none. Remodels are complex to navigate, and you want someone who will treat your home and family with respect. Their work ethic and values are worth every cent, and I cannot recommend them enough!

Can't say enough about C3 Cabinetry. Sarah's knowledge &…read moreexperience were invaluable during the entire process. From the initial design to the minor details she had great ideas and recommendations. The quality of the cabinets and paint are amazing. These are built to last many years. Thank you C3!!

Marin Kitchen Co

4.6

(36 reviews)

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The 2024 remodel of my San Rafael home was the largest home construction project I have attempted,…read moreand this is my 4th house. I am a certified Project Manager and licensed Mechanical Engineer, so I know what good project execution looks like. MKC is the best residential contractor I have worked with in my 30 years of home ownership. MKC employs a process with heavy emphasis on planning the work up front followed by quality execution by the craftsmen. Scott (owner of MKC) honestly strives to land each project with the highest quality work done at a reasonable price. My project was mainly to remodel a kitchen and master bathroom. Additionally, we removed two walls (one load bearing), replaced 1/2 the house windows, addressed two different legacy structural issues, replaced fireplace, all interior doors, all baseboard and trim, all flooring and about a dozen other upgrades (add ceiling fans, add additional door, replace garage door header, toilet in 2nd bath, etc.). Basically, I received a new house. The work was completed in a little over 4 months as planned adding time for the new scope and structural issues. The cost was as expected. MKC costs were nearly exact to expected. Material costs were higher than planned due to our selection of materials vs assumed. The quality of the work was outstanding whether it was by MKC employees or subcontractors. I highly recommend the MKC team for a kitchen or major home remodel.

Marin kitchen Really genuinely wanted to help us with Our…read more individual situation, caring, honest, punctual and fair.We love our kitchen. Scott designed it and his wife. Janet was always available when I needed to have questions answered. They were excellent and we are so happy with the job they did. I've never recommend contractors because we've been basically disappointed almost every time. They also worked with our budget and found us beautiful cabinets. They have a great sense of design and color and they are a family own business. I really recommend them. It was also nice to have someone understand our budget and try to help. I have PTSD from others doing bad, work or being lazily and unfair. I can honestly say it was a pleasure working with them. Of course we had normal problems that had nothing to do with them but they were patient and understanding. We Interviewed 4 different companies and no one was interested in us unless we could spend our life savings. If you need a kitchen and someone has a great sense of design, check out her in the kitchen. I feel like we got lucky.

Clearly Organized

(11 reviews)

Highly recommend working with Toni at Clearly Organized. She made the (what can feel overwhelming)…read moreprocess stress-free and seamless and we are thrilled with our new closets. The quality is exceptional and my only regret is not calling her sooner.

With a few ideas of my own, shared with Toni, she created the most beautiful office and crafts…read moreroom! I started with a bunch of mismatched furniture, bookcases and storage systems. Now, it's a dream to work and create in my custom space. Everything has its place and it looks beautiful. Clear glass doors display my yarns and inspire me! Check out the pictures on Toni's website! It includes my gorgeous cabinets! My workspace is comfortable and designed for easy access to resources while on Zoom meetings. My efficiency, organization and productivity has gone up all due to Toni's great ideas, design acumen and her ability to steer me in the right direction. Jorgo's work was amazing and he and his team got it all installed in one day! Working with Toni was fun and we got a beautiful workspace in the end! Thanks Toni for your great ideas, your reasonable prices and for turning my office into a knitter's paradise!

Italics

4.5

(61 reviews)

Working with Cynitha at Italics has been an absolute dream. As an interior designer juggling…read moremultiple projects, having someone like her in your corner makes all the difference. She's not only incredibly knowledgeable about Italics' selections, but she also takes the time to understand your vision and offer thoughtful suggestions that elevate the entire design process. Cynitha has helped me source everything from statement pieces to subtle accents, always with patience, creativity, and an impeccable eye for detail. Her responsiveness and genuine care make her such a standout. I can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for support on high-end design projects -- she's the best! I will continue to go to Italics repeatedly because of Cynthia!

I scheduled an appointment a week in advance to help me select tile. The salesperson acted…read moresurprised to see me although I had told her what day and time I would show up. She gave me exactly 5 minutes of her time and had a rude demeanor. I'm truly surprised others has a good experience with her. Follow up note for Jon- I scheduled the appointment almost a week ahead, I asked for a time slot and she replied she was open from 10-3pm and didn't give me a time. Then I told her I was aiming for 1pm and I never got a response back. Even if I did arrive early, I wouldn't have been so upset had she been kind and asked me to wait. Plus there was no other customer in the store. She wasn't kind, she was rude. Her lunch arrived as I was leaving. She was clearly unprepared. I don't doubt her ability but her demeanor is not the best presentation for your business.

Norcal Carpet Cleaning

(121 reviews)

Mario Paredes of Norcal Carpet Cleaning is our go to carpet cleaner. He is thorough, meticulous,…read morepersonable and punctual! Great work ethic! We have been absolutely satisfied with his work for many years now. Norcal Carpet Cleaning is highly recommended!

Mario did a great job! He is very nice to work with and reasonably priced. We will use him again.read more

Rainier Exterior Cleaning

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(46 reviews)

Excellent service, good communication, and quick. I highly recommend Juan to anyone looking for…read moreexterior window cleaning service. I will definitely hire Juan again in the future and thought his price was very fair.

Juan responded very quickly and completed the job on the same day. He cleaned the gutters…read moreefficiently, and made sure to clean away any droppings from the gutter. He was fast and the job was well done!

Spotless Cleaners

4.4

(90 reviews)

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Spotless cleaners is my go to dry cleaning spot. I found it because of its excellent reviews, and…read moreit does not disappoint! Prices are fair, the service is friendly, and clothes are cleaned quickly!

Sadi has been wonderfully helpful over the years and is a wonderful woman to boot!…read moreHer tailoring services are a very nice addition to the excellent cleaning services she does!

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Tatyana S.

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3 years ago

I dread installation or contracting services because there are always issues with installers disappearing or doing a service poorly. Martin from The Clever Home has restored my faith. He was responsive, true to his word, on time, and very helpful. He did a great job and he did it quickly. When he saw that the Safe Racks we needed installed couldn't be attached where we wanted, he proposed 2 other options and was willing to stay longer to make sure it was done right, though that didn't end up being necessary. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Our Safe Racks look great. Thanks, Martin! read more

Elena G.

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10 years ago

Martin recently installed a retractable screen door at my home. I found his product to be high quality and reasonably priced. Martin's demeanor is professional and he is a pleasure to work with. He is prompt in keeping his appointments and keeping you updated on his arrival status. Once on the job, he is knowledgeable, focused on his work, and thoroughly cleans up when finished. Once the installation is complete, he reviews the warranty and maintenance information with you. I would use Martin again and would not hesitate to recommend him and his services. read more

Stephanie G.

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7 years ago

Martin came to help me get started on my New Years Resolution to organize my garage. I had purchased a hanging rack and he was scheduled to install. He recommended that we install more racks to cover the entire area since I would have run out of space in 10 minutes with the single rack. He had extra for installing and within a short period of time completed the entire project. I'm thrilled with how it turned out and plan to incorporate all his other ideas for organization. read more

Julie W.

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4 years ago

5 Star service from a 5 star guy. Martin came to our home to assess the best screen door options, measured, made recommendations, quoted the cost, ordered the doors and installed them. He was very efficient in his communication and job execution. It is highly refreshing to encounter expertise, honesty, accountability, and capability by someone such as Martin. I very highly recommend Martin to meet the various home improvement jobs you need. read more

Robert F.

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11 years ago

Martin came out and installed a retractable screen on my deck door. I love how it is out of the way when you don't need it. After months of use this summer it is still working like new. After seeing what he can do with a garage I'm going to have him out again to get my garage under control. He is a great stand-up guy who makes sure the job is done to the highest standard! read more

John B.

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11 years ago

Martin did a great job with our retractable screens. He was prompt, polite, efficient and neat. The screens work great, and Martin was a pleasure to work with. He even gave us some stickers to put on the screens so that we wouldn't accidently walk through them when they were across the door. Very happy with his work and his friendly, responsive customer service. read more

Monica Z.

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10 years ago

The flexible / magnetic screen door was so slick when I saw it at the Marin fair, I knew it would be perfect in my home. Martin did a great job installing and even coming back to adjust a request of mine at my convenience. It was a pleasure interacting with him and I am sure I will request his opinions / products should I need them in the future. read more

Phillip F.

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7 years ago

The service was good my installer was very fast and very efficient. The work was done in record time and very professional. Suggestions were made to add to the work performed and I am looking forward to more work done. He was so pleasant and considerate I would highly recommend him and his company to everyone I know read more

F L.

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6 years ago

Martin did an excellent job installing SafeRacks in our garage. He was able to take a quick look at our garage and make suggestions for our current SafeRack needs and future garage organizational ideas. Very efficient, professional, neat. Will recommend him to all our friends and hire him for future needs. read more

Jolie S.

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3 years ago

Martin & his team did a great job transforming my garage to a very practical space for multi purpose use. They show up on time & very responsible for each step works they are doing. Their work is over my expectations & love the end result's it brings to our whole family! Great job nicely done! Thank you! read more

Tom M.

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6 years ago

Martin came out and installed a overhead safe racks for us.. we were super impressed with his quick prompt friendly service.. we recommend Martin to our neighbors and they were equally satisfied with his services .. he made some other great suggestions and I'm certain we'll see him again read more

Barbara B.

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6 years ago

Martin and his crew are timely, professional, and terrific to work with. They installed automatic sliders on two French doors. Martin spent a great deal of time making sure they were perfect and has come back to tweak as necessary. Lovely to work with and I highly recommend them! read more

James W.

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10 years ago

Yes, Martin is as good as it gets. He arrived on time, installed a retractable screen more quickly than even he anticipated given the challenges & cleaned up afterwards - meticulous. I would definitely recommend him. read more

Matthew Q.

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5 years ago

Martin did a great job. He's very knowledgeable, has a great eye for detail, and was very helpful in providing advice on how to accomplish some of the electrical and lighting options I'm still considering. read more

Darren M.

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10 years ago

Martin was great to work with--installed our screen door flawlessly and in a short amount of time. Works great and very welcome this time of year! I would definitely recommend them (and the product). read more

Steve M.

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3 years ago

We purchased overhead racks from Martin and he installed them in a couple of hours. He tailored the configuration to our specific space and came up with a great solution. Highly recommend him! read more

Efrain P.

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6 years ago

Martin did an outstanding job installing my garage racks and helping me better organize my entire garage area.. He is a true professional and very responsive. Thank you for everything Martin!! read more

Viktoria Y.

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8 years ago

Thanks to Martin we now have two retractable screens at our house. It creates a nice breeze to cool down the place . Martin did a great job! Efficient, reliable, friendly! read more

Barbara L.

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6 years ago

We had an excellent experience with Martine. He is a very good craftsman and our screen looks and works very good. We would strongly recommend the product and the person. read more

Kit C.

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7 years ago

Used Martin to install upper storage rack in my garage. He was great. Did a fantastic job. Professional and a great guy also. Would definitely use him again. read more

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