HHR returned to complete a beautiful renovation on our second floor…read morejust two years after the first floor (reviewed in July 2024). Jason again coordinated the planning and permit process seamlessly and also worked with the City of Alameda to upgrade the electrical service to our house. They created a stunningly beautiful total remodel of the guest bathroom with new bathtub, gorgeous tile work and perfect installation of new vanity, fixtures, grab bars, lighting. There was excellent timing of the many stages of construction, with a smooth daily sequence of the teams of highly skilled and professional electricians,plumbers, carpenters and painters. We always received excellent communication for the schedule of work. There was hardly ever a weekday without substantial work taking place. All the workers were highly skilled, tremendously helpful, cheerful and professional. It was truly a pleasure to deal with the entire team. With these two renovations, HHR has now totally redone our three bathrooms, installed pocket doors, reconfigured closets, installed new wood flooring, and performed many electrical and lighting improvements. We are 100% pleased with the results of both of the renovations. Home Healing Renovations are the very best and are highly recommended.

HHR just remodeled an entire basement area for us (two bedrooms, living area, wet bar, bathroom)…read more Jason and the entire crew were great from start to finish. Communication with Jason was excellent and the crew did great quality work. I felt their prices were very reasonable for the quality of work. I plan to work with them again for any future projects I may have. Highly recommend!

I know this review is way overdue. I've been meaning to write this for about a year now…read more Ivan from Kaminsky Handyman Services installed this stair lift for our parents, and honestly, he was a lifesaver. He showed up on time, didn't rush, and actually took the time to figure out exactly what our parents needed to feel safe. The whole installation was done in just a few hours and didn't turn our house upside down. Seeing this lift in use today (like in the photo) has given my parents so much independence back. Ivan was patient, kind, and made what could have been a stressful situation really easy for us. Better late than never--Ivan and the team deserve all the credit. Highly recommend!

I called Kaminskiy two days ago, and now my pocket door is fixed and working like new. Ivan, the…read moretechnician, was knowledgeable and professional, and it was clear he takes pride in doing the job right. Everything was completed within the estimated time, which helped me avoid going over budget on this unexpected expense. Every little bit helps these days.

We have done at least 6-7 projects with Integrity Paint at our house…read more Simply put: we go to them for everything. Large-scale, small-scale...whatever we need. Ben, Octavio, and team are reliable, responsible, and punctual. Also, they are just generally nice, friendly, respectful guys to have around the house. They take pride in their work, always deliver top notch, detail-oriented outcomes, and they are clean. Their pricing is transparent and fair. They don't try and upsell you on things you don't need. For example, there was something we wanted the team to do that was actually an easy thing my wife and I could have done. Ben told us that and then gave us some tips for how we could do it. That's the kind of trust that makes you go back to someone again and again. Projects the team has done for us: - Garage remodel - Basement remodel - Wall crack repairs - Exterior fascia and roofing repairs - Outdoor shed - Multiple interior and exterior paint jobs - Mounting and other small odd jobs Below is a before and after picture of our garage just to give you a sense of how good they are.

Ben and Patrick from Integrity Paint initially came to our home to discuss options for interior and…read moreexterior paint. We ended up discussing much more of our remodeling project already in progress, including framing and even structural considerations, and they thoughtfully walked us through general options we might not have considered otherwise. They were so knowledgeable and engaged throughout, and genuinely enthusiastic about what could be done, which made the whole conversation useful and easy. Even though we didn't move forward on this particular project, we were so impressed by their attitude and technical depth, and we wouldn't hesitate to call them again or recommend Integrity Paint to others.

Henry and Dionne are great! M7.24 completed our laundry room renovation, which was our very first…read morerenovation project. Henry provided a very fair estimate and was available throughout the process if we had any questions. Throughout the project, Henry and his team were communicative, efficient, and flexible--especially as we were trying to coordinate weekend and holiday schedules. They made our project feel as streamlined and smooth as possible, and we'll definitely contact them for future projects!

M 7.24 Builders came out to replace the support posts on our second-story sun porch that were…read morenearly rotten all the way through. They did an outstanding job and finished on time and on budget. The two guys who did the work were great craftsmen. I'm having them come back to replace some rotted sill material. Highly recommended!!

They are excellent, but are so busy that it is difficult to get a return phone call - or an…read moreappointment.

Sesco was the electric company my heating contractor of 40 (!) years used when I got heating pumps…read moreinstalled and needed new circuitry. They were awesome: punctual, friendly, considerate and more! the job was done quickly and expertly. It involved connecting a line in a metal conduit from one side of the house to the other, and not disturbing my deck. they figured out a way to do it! They speak English and Spanish, and are very personable and approachable. Loved them!!

Flooring, faucet replacement, demo a room in my garage. Joe is very conscientious of the work he…read moredoes. He's also very reliable to be there at the agreed upon time. For his level of expertise, which is high, the price is very reasonable.

I spoke to Joe about several small projects, then texted project pictures to him, but did not hear…read moreback.

If you want a quality project run by ultimate professionals, Levitch is the design/build company…read morefor your project. They designed and rebuilt our mid-60's home from the floor up. They made the process as comfortable as possible and worked with us every step of the way. When the city contractor reviewed and closed the permits, he said the work was the best he had seen in 30 years of performing inspections. We love Maurice, Vuk, Susan and the entire Levitch team. We definitely would use them again and recommend them to everyone who is looking for remodeling or rebuilding work to be performed.

I bought a house in Kensington in August 2020. Inspectors' documents reported that extensive repair…read moreand replacement of major systems of the house were needed. In September 2020, over a 90 minute Facetime, I consulted with Maurice Levitch, the president, architect, and general contractor as to how best address the issues. He walked through the house I had just purchased; I was in my home on the East Coast which is where I then lived. During that Facetime we agreed on the major contours of the project. During the next two months, his staff and I refined what would be done. Project scope, cost, and expectations were completely transparent at all times. The project took place from September 2020 to April 2021. While the project was going on, I was in Washington, D.C. I never once visited the Kensington house. Levitch and I did the entire project over email and telephone. At the end of almost all days, pictures and a short report were posted on their ProCore website showing me what had been done that day. I found the whole process enjoyable and interesting. I found Maurice to be a first-rate architect and general contractor with a deep knowledge of design, building systems, environmental impact, materials, and product. He will offer alternatives so that you can stay within your budget (I did find I spent more than I intended to but that was because I wanted to expand the scope of the project or pursue alternatives I hadn't contemplated). I found his subcontractors to be first-rate as well and Maurice makes sure that their work is organized, efficient, and of the highest quality. Among other things done: --All windows, interior doors, and exterior doors replaced. --New HVAC system. --Electrical system replaced, new interior panel, outlets brought to code. --Plumbing issues remedied, an entire subfloor of a bathroom rebuilt. Exact match for a rare marble tile found for a new floor. --Wood floor repair. --All manner of Kensington animals removed from crawlspace and attic. Moisture barriers, crawlspace and attic insulation replaced. --Walls sanded, made uniform throughout house with skim-coat plastering and then painting. Old baseboard removed, new chosen and installed. --Closets gutted, expanded, outfitted with custom rods, panels, and underlit shelves --A gas-leaking 36" range in the kitchen removed. Replaced with a 30" induction range, involving carpentry, electrical and plumbing work. --Carpentry work in kitchen, old maple cabinet wood was reused or matched perfectly. --Mudded in light fixtures for art lighting and wall washing installed. Total project cost was more than $325,000. A daughter with an Oakland worked with Levitch on two projects (2018 - 2022). First project: structural work to prevent house from sinking and an addition of 2 bedrooms, a playroom, and 1 bathroom. Second project: total kitchen renovation involving re-architecting of entire main floor. Excellent work, lovely people!

We lived in the Oakland Hills for 17 years. Years ago we experienced severe weather damage - wind…read moreand rain. Karl Kardel and team to the rescue. Karl is super knowledgeable, technical and thorough. If you're looking for a quality solution you'll get it with Karl and his team. AND THEY STAND BY THEIR WORK. Karl also helped us navigate the insurance side of the damage. As with most wind and rain damaged homes, as the team worked on the house, opening up the walls, further damage was discovered resulting in more NECESSARY repairs - more work, more $$$. As with ANY construction process, especially repairs on your house/home, ask lots of questions; document work to be done and work completed, costs, and overall manage the project. We found Karl and his team to be fair, highly competent and capable. We were especially impressed with Armando and Joel. We trust them - they're honest, have integrity, and are competent and hardworking. Years after the repair (at least 10 years later) and years of rain, wind and overall weathering, an issue arose. Karl and team fixed it without question (arguably some may not have had anything to do with prior repairs). I recommend Karl and his team if you're serious about quality work and not a "bandaid solution" type of solution that doesn't REALLY fix the problems.

This company failed to get a permit, and Oakland stopped the work. I waited months for them to get…read morea permit and even went to the City of Oakland to help them. The company was unable to get a permit, and they abandoned the project. I had to fire them. Now they are trying to charge me $21K to remove the driveway, even though the contract was about $2K. I have never ever dealt with such a dishonest company.