Cougar and his team were amazing. They transformed our garage into a working office and still can be used as a parking spot. He is an excellent contractor. Also, a very nice and friendly person, easy to deal with with, super fair prices. I'm calling Wildcat Home Repair from now on. Highly recommend. read more

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Cougar was referred to us by another tradesperson we've used and he was happy to help us with a leaking internal roof drain in our 1920's recessed flat roof that had been giving us issues since we bought our house over 35 years ago. Cougar worked with us cooperatively and after some further investigation, he came up with a new solution that necessitated working with our roofing contractor, who he worked with closely. The solution was to create a new external drain that turned out to be a great permanent fix. Cougar was very cooperative, proactive, and flexible as the project evolved. His workmanship is excellent and he and his crew worked very hard and skillfully. They coordinated scheduling with the roofing company so the work could be completed before an upcoming atmospheric river rain event. The entire job went off seamlessly. I would eagerly refer him to others and use his services again in the future! read more

Cougar is an excellent contractor! He is thoughtful, timely, precise, organized, knowledge, and a fantastic communicator. He created a 10 x 12 playroom for me and my daughter in my backyard. I was thrilled that he was patient and taught us how to do some of the construction. My 10-year-old daughter learned how to drill with his guidance. I couldn't have done this project without him and I'm very grateful to have a finished playroom. I highly recommend Cougar as an amazing and talented worker. I would hire him again. read more

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Cougar replaced some wooden (vertical grain fir) steps for me on my front landing/deck. He did very high quality work at a fair price and was very communicative, dependable and easy to work with. I would not hesitate to use him again! 5 stars read more

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Cougar was great! We had a lot of pesky problems around the house and Cougar was able to fix it all no problem. He fixed a leaky sliding door, replaced multiple pieces of dry-rotten siding, replaced an outdoor power outlet, replaced an outdoor light fixture, patched a variety of holes in our stucco, replaced some insulation, etc, etc. Will definitely be working with Cougar again. read more

We greatly appreciated Cougar taking our small job. He listened to our concerns and talked us through the possibilities then chose the best location for our new crawl space location. He did a great job, is very professional and knowledgable. We highly recommend him for any construction/remodel job. He is very personable and really works with you. Kathy & Grant El Cerrito, CA read more

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It was a delight to have Cougar do the tile for the bathtub in my tiny home. I so appreciated Cougar's professionalism, flexibility, knowledge and skill. He also was very patient in answering my questions and helped me to consider important aspects of the job I didn't foresee. I highly recommend him. read more

I secured the services of Wildcat Home Repair to replace some of the old siding on my home deck and to create a lattice gate under my front porch that included a fire screen to keep embers out. This enclosure was requested by the Fire Marshall. The work was completed very efficiently, at a reasonable price. You cannot tell the difference between the new siding and the old siding and the gate looks like it has always been there. I am a retired architect and construction manager so I understand the care and diligence that is required to perform this type of work. I would highly recommend Wildcat for any renovation or repair work read more

Cougar is a joy to work with. He communicates clearly and does what it takes to get the job done skillfully and efficiently. He helped me with a remodel of a bathroom. read more

Cougar was fantastic on both projects on my house from the housing structure and garage structure. He did a phenomenal job, listened to what I needed and was professional in every manner. I highly recommend using cougar for any of your housing, needs no matter the complexity, as he is an experienced contractor with some serious skills. 10 stars. Thank you cougar. read more

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Cougar attended to several needs of my older home with superior attention to detail and competence. He did great work on ceiling repair, flooring, door install and repair, gate repair and some demo and clean up. Great quality and value, would hire again. read more

I'm pretty sure Cougar can do just about anything you can dream up. The perfect contractor to make your wildest home enhancement projects come true! He is not only extremely competent, but is also a creative visionary who can help you manifest something that is more beautiful than you could have imagined with clever design and pleasing functionality. He has plenty of experience, comes complete with every tool needed and is overflowing with integrity. Our backyard spa (complete with sauna, hot tub, cold plunge and bathroom) is magical and delights us every time we use it. Thank you Big Cat! Project located in Kihei, Maui. Highly recommended! read more

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We used Cougar to remodel our ohana. Not only did he show up on time every day, he also clearly communicated with us about what he was doing and what needed to be done. He did great work and was a pleasure to work with. We'll definitely be using Cougar again for future projects! read more

Cougar and his crew do a great job. We have had them work for us multiple times and every time they are thorough, professional, very neat and organized, and the work is high quality - good materials and design. They also put up with our dog and our baby who wanted to watch them constantly! We will definitely be calling Cougar again when it comes time to do our next project. They are great folks to have around. read more

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I had originally had Cougar come help me with some finish carpentry work on a wooden stair project I was working on in my home. Putting seven wooden planks in and calling it a day is not what I was looking for. I really needed some with a similar mindset on both the craft and meticulous level of detail to get a really sophisticated look. Cougar reminded me that he had a background in engineering so I felt at ease already knowing that he would be precise with his cuts. I remember him drawing out very detailed sketches and measurements for the steps, because they would have to fit perfectly in. Cougar's got a great set of tools, experience and wisdom in both his trade and world at large. He has taught me some things along the way. I loved the results of the stairs and so I had him follow up with putting in some cherry wood baseboards to match my hardwood floors. We paired up as a team: I stained and prepped the wood, while he did the precise installation. Cougar was all prepared with his pressurized trim nailer gun and professional gear. He would work very diligently and sometimes be critical of his own work along the way. Trust me, using a set amount of wood and doing the angle cuts to make sure the gap where two pieces meet at 90 degrees is minimal takes a lot of math to avoid wasting. Cougar excelled here and saved me time since I didn't have to re-order the special wood. If you are looking someone who handle more than home repair, and actually concentrate on more difficult craftsmanship projects, please consider using Cougar. He really will set expectations and deliver quality. read more

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Cougar and Rick did a fantastic job for us. We used them previously on our property to repair some cabinets and replace/rehang a few doors. Here, we brought them in for a much larger project that felt very daunting at first for us. We could not have been happier with their work. As an owner-builder, we needed his help to get plans for a new exterior staircase approved with the City of Berkeley. Cougar helped us find an engineer to draw up the plans for us and he was there every step of the way to make sure our project was completed quickly and on budget! He kept us updated throughout the project and you can tell safety and functionality is a priority with him. We enjoyed reading his work progress notes he would send along with pictures. He chose quality materials and his craftsmanship really showed with this project. His attention to detail and friendly nature made him a terrific asset and we are very happy to have found Cougar and Rick. We will definitely work with them again in the future! read more

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When you need some help on your home project, or simply want someone to take care of it for you, Cougar at Wildcat Home Repair is a good guy to call. He was on time, thorough, precise, and knew what he was doing. Not only that, if you want to learn how to do what he's repairing, he'd be happy to teach you, so next time you can do it yourself. Highly Recommended! read more

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Cougar and Rick did a lot of work for us last fall, and overall did a really nice job. They helped totally transform our once-crappy kitchen into a really pleasant, light-filled space that we really enjoy spending time in. They laid down new bamboo flooring, installed a dishwasher and washer/dryer and busted out two walls to install windows and beautiful French doors. They also built a gorgeous deck for us, that we're really psyched about. Cougar is a really good, trustworthy guy, and we certainly never felt like he was trying to pull one over us. Our only issue is that he can sometimes be a bit disorganized, and I recommend mapping out the entire course of the project with him, as he charges by the hour. That said, our overall experience with Cougar was very positive. read more

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I hired Cougar for a third project, this time for a custom remodel of master bathroom - Cougar did all demo, shower/tub plumbing, electrical and shower/floor prep for tile. Cougar was responsive and thorough, able to address each challenge, with attention to details and always delivering high quality work. And yes, I will hire him again for the next. read more

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I've owned my home for 39 years. It was built in 1923 and over the years it has needed a lot of work. Cougar is by far and above the best home repair person I have ever hired. He is skilled, knowledgeable, thorough and conscientious. He replaced my front stairs and porch and repaired my fence. He did a beautiful job. read more

Cougar did work on my in law studio and he did a great job. From putting in a sliding door, to installing insulation walls, and even building a beautiful red wood deck in front of the studio. He did beautiful work and I appreciate his ideas and creativity. read more

Cougar helped me install electrical outlets, installed lighting fixtures, install flooring and did some plumbing installs. He completed all these things and did a great job. Also, i was working on other things that needed to be completed in the space along with him and he was great at giving me some pointers and advice while I worked on things that were new to me. Thanks Cougar, you are such a dear. read more

Cougar did an excellent job of repairing our large yard's hardscape. He and the team he helped us pull together took on repairs and improvements to our 30+ year old retaining walls, decks, and stairs and exceeded our expectations for what could be accomplished and in what time frame. Cougar stands out for his communication--he really listens and fully engages in joint problem solving--and he pays great attention to his client's budget. He was a delight to work with and get to know. We were also pleased with his attention to Covid precautions and the thorough clean-up. I am pleased to know he is there when we again have repair or renovation needs. read more

Cougar and his assistant replaced a dozen light fixtures and four fans for us in January. When we contacted him, he came over and walked through the project and made an estimate that turned out to very accurate for the time involved. This is an old house and no two places were the same, being built at different times and added on to oddly. Cougar solved each puzzle in turn fashioning custom solutions for each space. He worked efficiently, cleanly and was able to fix a couple of other lingering issues as well. Cougar really has the knowledge and experience to deal with an older house. read more

Cougar recently did some much-needed earthquake proofing around our Oakland apartment, and my husband and I couldn't be happier with the work he did. Cougar was consistently creative, professional, pleasant, and thorough. He gave an accurate estimate of the time it would take to get the work done and stuck to what he promised. He figured out how to securely bolt our bookcases and several pieces of heavy furniture to our 1920s metal-lathe-and-plaster walls -- no easy feat, trust me! I am *so* glad that we hired Wildcat Home Repair rather than a garden-variety handyman operation. Cougar and team clearly know what they're doing. For the first time since we moved here in the early 2000s, our apartment feels secure. read more

Cougar you can tell is an honest man. He quotes accurately is flexible as to the scope of work. He's booked through March and we are going to have him start on our project in April. I can't wait to have our problem solved. i will update when work is finished. read more

Cougar just completed an amazing built-in kitchen nook!! read more

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I worked with Cougar on a couple of projects at my home and property. The first was a drainage issue that I had in my backyard back in 2014. Heavy rains had caused water to seep into my rental unit which flooded the den destroyed the flooring. Cougar installed a french drain and sump pump system outside the property, replaced the flooring, baseboards, and trim in the den. He did a great job and the drainage system has been working very well with this years storms. Awesome job and very happy with the results. Last year I hired Cougar to help with some remodeling and general refurbishment on my residence getting it presentable for the rental market. The main focus of the work was a complete gutting and remodeling of my master bath. It was quite a bit of work, but the end result was fantastic. I'm very happy with my master bath! Cougar is a great guy and easy to work with. He provided some good solutions and was very receptive to feedback and design ideas I proposed. If I ever have more work that needs to be done around the house, I'll definitely reach out to Cougar again. read more

Cougar is a solid craftsmen. He worked on my tiny home project as a general contractor and he did an excellent job! He is very organized, precise and honest. He have many outstanding skills, specialized electricity and pluming. He took his time make sure the job is well done. I highly recommend to hire Cougar for high-end and good quality works. I don't recommend hire Cougar for rush with very limited budgets projects. read more

Several years ago I hired Cougar to rebuild a condo I owned that was in horrible shape. It was a 3 month job. Both the new tenant and I were pleased with the results. In my review I said I would definitely rehire him. Well, a leakage problem in the ceiling showed up during the heavy rains last December. After 6 months of getting the runaround from the association, I hired Cougar to take care of it. Three days-problem solved. Both my tenant and I are pleased. Enough said! read more

Cougar has been indispensable in transforming my ugly, little house into a homey, comfortable, usable living space. He worked wonders on my kitchen, bathroom, garage, and yard. Cougar basically remodeled my entire outdated, unusable kitchen into a highly functional work space. He custom cut and finished wooden counters, installed a new sink, put up new cabinets, refinished old cabinets, added pantry storage, and added the stove hood. He replaced the toilet and put in new cabinetry in the bathroom. He took my narrow unusable garage, added new flooring, new interior and exterior doors, and made it into additional living space. Cougar tackled the dilapidated fence in the backyard and replaced the majority of it. Where fencing wasn't feasible, he devised a way to ensure privacy using wire, screening material, and t-stakes that has held up through last year's storms. He is currently installing additional fencing, and working on installing a home security system for me. Cougar is polite, honest, hardworking, and works smart. He thinks outside of the box and comes up with creative solutions which don't break the bank. He was my "General" contractor organizing, communicating with, and directing all the other sub-contractors needed to bring my house up to code when I was too overwhelmed to do it all myself. If you ever need a good person who is talented as well, give Cougar a call. I feel very fortunate to have found him! read more

We bought our first house and I was excited to convert the garage into an office. I am an idiot, but was at least smart enough to give up pretty quickly. Cougar caulked and sealed the unfinished garage, hung baseboards, painted windowsills and doors, mounted a TV, and customized an IKEA bookshelf within an inch of its life to hide all of the unsightly cords that came along with the job. He was also a great sport about doing half the work while my 2-year old stared at him and repeatedly confirmed that he does, in fact, have a saw in his van. read more

I live in a one bedroom, coop apartment, so space is at a premium. I asked cougar to help me to build high shelves for me in my living room so i could store about 30 bankers boxes there. i needed them suspended so that my 84" free-standing book-cases would be able to move freely beneath them. Cougar gave me a design that really blew me away. my neighbors love my shelves, and so do I. my only "critique" is that they seemed lightly over-built. as time goes on, though, I am more and more comfortable with the likelihood that even in a major earthquake my shelves will remain standing. Hell, they will probably hold the building up! He got the job finished on time and below the reasonable budget. Wildcat Home Repair is highly recommended for any job that requires some precise math, or creative problem solving. read more

I found cougar by accident so I decided to call it took at least two days for him to call me back but when he did he was able to come in the next day and look at my bathtub problem. Once he started looking at it he gave me a quick estimate but told me he won't really know until he starts working on it. Took him two days to finish but in his defense my bathtub was very old and had more problems than we anticipated. It was a long process but he managed to fix it and made it look like a brand new bathtub I highly recommend him he does a very good job read more

We had a leak in our roof and hired Cougar to help. The leak had supposedly been fixed by a different contractor the previous year, but as the rains started, the water was coming in again. Cougar did a thorough investigation, opening as much of the ceiling as was necessary to find where the water was coming in, and locating it by the centimetre. After the roof was patched he also wanted to test it before putting the dried insulation and the ceiling back together, so we waited for the next big rain, and sure enough, no more water coming in. We are more than happy with the work, and so appreciative of his careful attention to every detail. Re-making the ceiling was a challenging job, and he had to work around light fixtures that couldn't be taken out, but now that it is done it looks like the leak never happened! Cougar is very professional, always on time, amicable and easy to work with. He is thorough and mindful, and really cares about his work and the people he works with. I recommend him with all my heart. read more

After reading the reviews here and on his website, I contacted Cougar in December. Our project requires someone who has experience in cabinetry, painting, drywall and general handyman/fix it skills, it's not even something we needed done immediately, which I explained in my communications. I first emailed via the website, then when I did not hear back, I emailed through my regular email program, with a detailed explanation of the project, along with photos. I understand people are busy and even left a voice mail message- still nothing. I wasn't sure if Pinole was within his service and asked for a confirmation either way. Obviously Pinole is out of his scope and he couldn't be bothered to respond. We're in the process of receiving bids from other professionals. read more

I love my new floors! I had Cougar remove my old office carpet and install floating wood floors. My office looks fabulous and I am thrilled with the whole experience. It was wonderful working with such a kind and honest professional. read more

Cougar is my "go to" for home repairs and custom carpentry. Among other projects, he built a custom closet in my garage and finished the walls in a backyard shed. He's great at figuring out solutions to repair problems! His fees are very fair-- a great value! read more

Cougar is super responsive, really upfront about costs, and most importantly, an all-around super pleasant guy to be around. Well, also importantly, he's got such an amazing eye for repairs as well as a strong aesthetic sense. He'll help you think through all the particulars of a project and he's incredibly creative when it comes to difficult fixes. Highly highly recommended. read more

We worked with Cougar for a kitchen 'facelift' that included relocating electrical sockets/switches, demo of old cabinets and drop soffits, demo/installation of rangetop, new floating shelves... and putting it all back together again. We acted as our own 'general contractors' in the sense that we hired and coordinated with niche contractors for things like the countertop, hand made tile installation, etc., but Cougar acted as our main contractor, and coordinated with all of the above. He is a nice guy, easy to work and communicate with, and very honest as far as his own areas of expertise or limits. He responded quickly and was flexible as things shifted on our project, including at times fixes mistakes/messes left by other contractors. Through this experience I learned that our project (a 'facelift' where we did NOT go to the studs but kept floors, cabinets, and some appliances) is actually in many ways much harder than a complete re-model, since he had to make all sorts of things work within/around the stuff we were leaving in place. Cougar managed it all pleasantly, was knowledgeable about codes, which was important to us, and I recommend him. read more