In December 2013 and into January 2014, we contracted New Castle Remodeling to do several projects…read moreat our commerical building, located in Eagle Rock, CA. The work involved exstensive renovation of the exterior stucco and the painting of the entire two story building. The work also included the renovation of the wood trim on the second floor windows, and the installation of aluminum wraps on the window sills. They painted the interior walls and stairway of the apartment entry area; and repaired and painted the drop ceiling in one of the offices. Also, they did low voltage telephone wire clean up at the rear of the building and upgraded the telephone wiring for the whole building. This project included upgrading the framework and installing a new patio cover. New Casle Remodeling provided us with a detailed estimate of the proposed work. They started the job on the date which was set in the contract. And they finished the job within the proposed timeframe and on budget. The owners, Randy and Bruce, were very efficient in managing the project. The construction crew, lead by Otto, were pleasant and efficient and gave attention to the details of the job. They were very professional in their work and diligent in leaving the job site clean at the end of each work day. We highly recommend New Castle Remolding for any type of exterior or interior renovation and we will definitely use their services for future projects. Tom, Property Owner Their contact information is: Randy Mate New Castle Remodeling Telephone: 818-548-8760 Email: NCR@earthlink.net Web Stie: www.newcastleremolding.com

Haven't used their services, but was highly disappointed to see their company vehicle driving in…read morethe bike lane to cut the line of traffic waiting at the red light. Not very smart to do when advertising your business!

We didn't think we'd ever need to hire a contractor. After all, the relator and seller of the flip…read morepromised everything was "brand new to the studs and only the finest quality!" But as multiple problems surfaced we found a highly recommended carpenter to help us out. He quickly determined that our dream house was a nightmare and that we would need more than a carpenter to fix it. He recommended the best and most ethical contractor he knew, Tyler, at GoodHands Builders. We had to wait a few weeks to get on Tyler's schedule, but once we met with him we were impressed with his creativity, knowledge, and honesty. He is a straight-shooter who carefully explains what work needs to be done and why. He worked with us to find the best solutions for our needs and budget. We gave him a list of over twenty items that needed fixing and he offered to charge us cost-plus since it would be so hard to estimate so many small jobs. That seemed very fair to us. Work began and we received electronic bills every two weeks with transparent details that aligned with what was happening at our house. GoodHands workers/crews/subcontractors were respectful of us and our property. They showed up on time, worked hard, and cleaned up daily when finished. We had two guys who worked at our house six days a week for over a year. I felt totally comfortable being alone with them and leaving them alone when I wasn't home. They demonstrated the same integrity that Tyler did. (They once returned a ten dollar bill they found in the street near where my son's car had been parked shortly after he had left.) In addition to the crews who were here, either Tyler (the owner) or Stephen (the project manager) stopped by daily to make sure everything was proceeding smoothly. When workers found problems (like a screw through the copper piping in the bathroom, walls that were supported by 1x2s instead of 2x4s, cracks in the foundation, showers that didn't drain because they were level instead of sloped, improper water proofing underneath the tile, concrete pavers that rose up causing tripping hazards because they were used to hide a decaying driveway, and a shear wall that wasn't) the crew communicated to management and together they worked to find a solution and only then would Tyler or Stephen bring it to my attention. So while each of these surprises cost us money to fix, by the time I was told about them there were already solutions for us to chose from and plans to fix it. At one point, we realized that we were going to have to tear out the entire primary bathroom and redo another shower because of the flipper's previous faulty work. We decided to borrow from the adjacent bedroom and make the bathroom larger and add a custom closet so we'd have something good to show for all of the time and money we spent on repairs. We discussed multiple layout options with Tyler and he would prepare drawings and estimated costs for each one. The end result is a truly stunning bath and walk-in closet. Everyone we know who has worked with a contractor says that it has cost them more time and money than they expected. At then end of their projects, they all talked about how much they hated their contractors. They were right--it did take more time and money than initially expected. Some of that was due to supply chain issues related to the pandemic, but most of it was related to the shoddy workmanship of the seller and the surprises he left us. None of it was due to the contractor. Before, during, and after the work was was done, we didn't hate our contractor, we felt incredibly grateful to have found him. He saved our house, our sanity, and our investment. When we found new problems we felt fortunate to have someone we trusted to take care of so many unexpected surprises. After the repairs and remodeling were done inside, we again hired GoodHands to remove a cheap plastic lattice and metal structure outside and replace it with a custom-designed cedar pergola stained to match the house. As I write this, we had an electrical problem in the kitchen and thought we needed a couple of outlets replaced. One of the crew checked it for us and found plastic pieces inside the disposal that tripped the GFI switch causing the outlets not to work. It was just a small example of how GoodHands continues to save us time and money. I don't know how they came up with the company name but with GoodHands Builders we really are in good hands!

Long overdue here... Tyler and team took care of our home in Glassell Park/Mt Washington area…read more Unfortunately at the top of the year when the crazy rains hit we had tons of water damage in our bedroom below an upper level deck. By the end of the investigation of problems we had every French door leading to a deck replaced and 50% of our hardwood floors. Tyler came highly recommended from our mediator and he wasn't wrong. Goodhand was very professional and kept us understanding what was happening throughout the whole process. They completely interfaced with our insurance company to get the budget for the build to the right level and would always go back to them when something new was discovered. To say there were road bumps is an understatement....what made us so happy was Goodhand would never settle for just OK. if they found an electrical problem when they opened a wall it absolutely had to be fixed. I know a lot of contracts who just sweep problems under the rug but not this team. Does the best come at a price? I think the answer is always yes. I'm sure you can find a cheaper alternative out there but if you want your project done correctly with professionalism this is your 1 stop shop period. Highly recommend!

I found JM Handyman Service on Yelp and chose them for their great rating!…read more I had a long list of things I needed that included Electrical, plumbing, drywall repair and more. I called Jack and he responded immediately. he came the next day and went through my list. he gave me a detailed estimate the next day and scheduled the work for 2 days later. they showed up on time and completed all the work. THEIR WORK WAS GREAT! Their prices were very fair. Their clean up was perfect! Jack and his team are really good at fixing everything I needed! I truly couldn't be happier! They are great at what they do and very professional in all ways! Since the original work, I've had them back to replace an attic vent fan. They handled that easily too. Great Service!

Had an ancient pocket door jump off its track - a tricky repair that often requires cutting into…read morethe adjacent wall and retrofitting a brand new roller track - not an easy job. Jack and crew gave me a very reasonable quote, showed up exactly on time fully prepared to do all that surgery. However, they first carefully opened up the door frame just enough to remove the door, look inside the pocket and fortunately were able to retrieve the loose door roller. That allowed the door to simply be reinstalled, saving us unnecessary drywall cutting/repair/painting and money! They were in and out in a hour. Awesome work!

Contacted Jeff at Pixie Construction after we discovered a water leak in our master bathroom. They…read morewere able to respond quickly and were flexible with our scheduling to get the mess cleaned up. They provided quality repair work and followed-up a few weeks later to ensure that everything was still working as expected. Great service. Would recommend and use them again.

Jeff & Luigi were great! I hired them to look at my chimney, fix my roof and repair a bit of water…read moredamage in my front room. It all went very smoothly and professionally - they explained everything that was going to be done and didn't hesitate to answer the same question a few times if I still wasn't clear on how exactly the process would work. Even over the crazy holiday season they were able to work around my schedule and finish in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend them to any friends and family that are looking to do any home repairs or renovations.

Another great job by Ron and Valley Builders. They had a great crew and all estimated deadlines…read morewere met. The addition was seamlessly integrated into the rest of the house with it's Spanish colonial design.

I have used twice on big projects. 2019 remodel with extension and recently 2026 for repainting,…read morereplacement of front door and install of handrails on exterior steps. Both projects were completed on time and with attention to detail. I trust them to finish the work and do a good job.

Awful customer service... We needed a septic inspection for our escrow and called Gopher since one…read moreof our new neighbors uses them. Yvonne was so difficult to work with. As we were scheduling the inspection via email, we asked her basic questions (what time, how long will it take, whether I need to be present, etc.), and she never addressed them at all: she would just repeat the same reply of "my manager will be there"... We even responded with the questions listed out in bullet points to no avail. Luckily we found another septic company that was so much better (customer service, expertise) after, and we will continue to use them in the future.

This company was hired by the realtor that sold the house to us back in 2018. They inspected,…read morepumped, and re-certify the septic tank before they put the house on the market. Read the report and paid plumber for my own independent inspection. Found out there were root intrusions between the drain pipe coming out of the house and up to the septic tank. I gave them copy of the report and they said they will fix whatever needed to be done. I specifically requested to replace that pipe because I wasn't comfortable with having "minor root intrusions" as they coined it. Minor intrusions for me means the pipe is broken and dirt is going inside and roots are growing Six months after, we had a sewer back up inside the house and found out they didn't replace the whole pipe and also learned after digging by the company we hired that one segment of the pipe coming out of the house had holes and was never replaced.

Movses and Alex fixed 5 leaking sinks including replacing 3 hot water shut off valves. They were…read moretimely, thorough work, got all materials needed, and ensured quality results!

Had The Handyman La Crescenta come out for a small repair job, and overall the experience was…read morepretty good. He showed up on time, explained what needed to be done, and worked steadily without dragging things out. The quality of the fix looks solid, though the pricing felt a bit on the higher side for the scope of the work. Still, everything was finished cleanly and the issue hasn't come back, so I can't complain too much.

We hired Cavalier to repair our stucco, trim, and paint our entire house and garage, seal a couple…read moreleaky windows, as well as several other repairs on our house in Magnolia Park, Burbank. We felt their quote was fair, and they went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right and will last. Cavalier's team discovered, and fixed, a number of things that were done incorrectly by flippers we bought the house from in the process. Sharon was a good communicator, and Federico did a great job with attention to detail on the repairs and painting. They did a great job, we are planning to explore a garage ADU in the future and would feel confident hiring Cavalier again for that larger project.

We had a really dated bathroom with an unused shower due to a shower pan leak and decided to just…read morerenovate the whole thing. Found Cavalier Builders through Yelp and they came to the rescue! The entire team is amazing and while big home projects are often stressful, Sharon and his team made it a positive experience. The biggest thing for me was that they were able to complete the work (including clean-up) within the timeframe we agreed on. When we consulted Sharon with our project, he had a "can do" mindset and really listened to what I wanted while also giving solid advice. I've had bad luck with contractors before and been gaslit at times, but Sharon's approach of having an actual conversation and putting the customer first made us go with his team. While most remodels require you to acquire materials on your own, Sharon connected us with Tile and Shower door folks (and they also had nothing but good things to say about him). I appreciate how he'd always check in to make sure we have all the items ready (i.e. vanity, toilet, etc.), and he'd always drop in to check on the progress. Eddie and his team were absolute professionals and do everything with care and precision. Really liked how he'd always double-check things with us down to the smallest detail (e.g. paint colors, door hinges, etc.). Pricing, I'd say they're within average of the estimates we received. Totally worth it and highly recommend them. Next time I have another big project, I'm definitely reaching out to them.

I hired Brad to refinish and paint the wood and stucco surfaces on the outside of my house in…read moreShadow Hills. In addition to that, he replaced a beam on my patio and did some cement work around my front yard. He did an incredible job. He sweated the details in as far as making my stucco surfaces which had tons of cracks look new, and cut the edges where the different colors of paint meet with precision I haven't seen on other paint jobs. His price was reasonable and I'd recommend him to anyone needing a licenced contractor.