Dave and his crew did outstanding work on replacing my exterior doors. They are very good at…read moreworking on older homes. They come on time, are respectful of privacy, and they are great at improvising to make things work! I highly recommend Touchstone to everyone. Also, they're quite reasonable .

Either Touchstone is no longer in business, or they are not very good at their job. I called about…read morehiring them, left a message, sent an email - no response. Not taking 10 seconds to call, email or text, whether they are interested or not, tells me everything I need to know about the quality of their business.

Repaired existing fence. Replaced reset several 4x6 posts, baseboards, top and bottom rails, reused…read moreexisting fence boards (cut off rotted lower ends). Per my request he ripped 2x4 redwood to make new battens to retain the fence boards (did not use the 3/4 x 3/4) material typically used by fence builders. It rots out in a few short years. Gerardo and his worker did a great job. Rebuilding is much more a carpenter job rather than a high speed slam it up affair. They were efficient, did not waste time, and the results were great. Highly recommend. (The pictures on his website demonstrate the quality of workmanship).

Gerardo and his crew did a great job. The fence looks great and the price was reasonable. I would…read morehire them again and I'm happy to recommend them to anyone.

Ruben is great. He is now my go-to guy for plumbing and electrical. I hired another contractor last…read moreyear for two bathroom remodels but he stopped showing up. Ruben (and tile crew) came in and got them done, despite MANY challenges. Highly recommend!

During our recent home renovation, we were fortunate to have Ruben as our electrical and plumbing…read moresubcontractor. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. Ruben was also polite and personable. He went out of his way to make sure everything was done to our satisfaction and helped us to figure out ways to do some things we were unsure of. I would thoroughly recommend Ruben and would definitely call on him if I have any problems in the future.

I can't recommend Herrera's Bay Area Painting Service Inc. enough! From the very beginning, Enrique…read moreand the team were incredibly responsive and patient with all our questions. They really listened to our concerns about the existing condition of our home and what I (assumed) could/couldn't be fixed and done, he explained the process clearly, and gave great recommendations along the way. The crew worked SO hard, including long days and some weekends, and put so much care into the job and dedicated to doing it RIGHT. My house was built in 1924, and somehow they made it look brand new again which was beyond my expectations. They sanded everything down, checked the health of the wood, and even let us know where replacements were needed. They were also super thoughtful and worked with us on our color preferences and really made sure everything came out perfect. What impressed me most is how detail-oriented they are. Every step (from grinding and priming to caulking and painting) was done with so much pride, precision and mastery. They care and take pride in their work, and it absolutely shows in the end result. It is not a surprise why so many of our neighbors have worked with them. These young men are incredibly hardworking, respectful, and professional. PERIOD. They went above and beyond, and we feel grateful to have made the call to work with them. We 10000% recommend them to anyone, and we will definitely be calling them again for future work.

As a Realtor, I have worked with Enrique and his crew on several projects and I have been impressed…read morewith their skill, attention to detail, and wonderful communication each time. Enrique and his wife Karla are organized and thoughtful in their management of every project, and most importantly, Enrique really listens when you explain what you want. That is hard to find in any trade. His team is reliable, respectful, and always goes the extra mile to deliver a result we are happy with. I look forward to our next project!

Nery is a craftsman who does beautiful work with his team. He rebuilt a very large hillside deck…read moreon Ridge Road in Novato for a client of mine. He also rebuilt the exterior stairs, walkways and a retaining wall. It was first class work for a very reasonable price. His work added much more value to the house than it cost. The neighbors, who all have hillside decks were very impressed. He is licensed and he carries workmans comp. insurance so you will be protected. When we had some problems with the City of Novato (through no fault of his) Nery made numerous trips and visits to the City on behalf of our client. He made drawings. He met inspectors. He worked very well under pressure with a difficult client. Without Nery's help we would have been in a world of hurt. Nery returns phone calls quickly. He under promises and over delivers.

Nery's Elite Carpenters are hands-down the best contractors I have ever worked with. The owner,…read moreNery, is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, resourceful and adaptable. He's the guy who stays calm when issues come up and the one who finds the cost-effective solution. Construction can be a painful process, I have been through many projects and I know, but with Nery by my side I feel confident that it will get done professionally and on-budget. Also, his staff are great people and really know their stuff. They work cleanly, professionally and get the job done without hassle. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Opeti and his crew are the best. We hired them to rewire our house to meet current construction…read morecode standards. They worked incredibly hard to get the job done on time. We were able to pass inspection without any issues. Since then we have referred Opeti to several friends and family, and everyone has been very happy with his work.

The BEST!! We hired OT Electric to do our lighting across our whole home and they killed it. Quick,…read moreefficient and strong attention to detail. Also- great customer service. Thanks Ea and Tanner- we appreciate your work! We will be repeat customers in the future!

Beyond Green Construction recently completed a one-bedroom, 600 square foot ADU in my backyard in…read moreAdams Point. It is beautiful! The exceptional precision that Alex brings to every aspect of construction really shows - flush baseboards, trim and walls are flawless; the seams where countertop meets backsplash in the kitchen and where tiles meet wall and floor in the bathroom are immaculate. Working with Alex was a great collaborative experience. He respected my input and perspectives and didn't condescend like other contractors I've worked with in the past. At the beginning of the project he recommended options for the foundation, framing, and drainage, with cost/benefit information that was really helpful to my decision making, and the finished building is rock solid and will always be snug and dry. His guidance as I selected flooring, lighting, cabinets, HVAC, plumbing, etc. was always spot on. He has an excellent eye for design, color, texture, too - a real plus! - and I'm very happy with the final finishes. I also want to say that Alex was always up front with me and transparent with his invoicing, planning, everything, and I would hire him again without question.

I met Alex through a friend and learned about the services that his company, Beyond Green…read moreConstruction, provides. Alex is a top notch professional; he is very transparent, very knowledgeable about his industry, and passionate about his work. I've worked with him in the last few years for his consulting services for several projects including: 1. Evaluating the current state of my house's electrical wiring, where he provided recommendations (from nice to haves to urgent fixes), rough estimates, and how to review bids. 2. Developing a plan for my drainage in my yard. He and I walked through the lot, pointed out high and low points in my yard, and used tools and instruments to provide accurate measurements. 3. Checking my crawl space for potential structural and foundation issues. After that, he helped me figure out next steps: hiring an engineer, evaluating contractors and their services, and helping me review bids. Since he's been busy, I haven't been able to hire him for major projects for my house, but he's been great to work to get second opinions and additional guidance. However, I am trying to get in his schedule soon to take on a major construction project, since I know that he will deliver high quality results.

I've reached out to Byington for help with several small projects around the condo building and in…read moremy own unit, and I've worked with Jamie on all of them. At one point, the outlets in our garage went out, which knocked out our building's callbox and security cameras. Since that needed to be fixed right away, I really appreciated that Jamie was able to schedule the repair the same day. I also had a chandelier that I hand carried back from abroad to install in my stairwell. Jamie helped figure out the right height to hang it and even caught that I had the wrong type of lightbulb for the fixture. Overall, it's been great working with someone so responsive and knowledgeable. I'd definitely recommend Byington, and Jamie in particular, for both building and in-unit projects.

We asked for a quote for some basic electrical work at our home in SF, similar to work already…read morewritten by earlier customers on yelp. Byington folks could not evaluate the job for 3 weeks. No worries. After a very amicable visit in which the tech said the estimate would arrive shortly, we never received the estimate. After repeated calls over the next month +, the phone rep said that the estimate was sent to the wrong email, then would be sent asap. On the fourth call to obtain the missing estimate, he summarily informed me that the tasks were too complicated for them to do, and that they had a large portfolio already pending. Never received an estimate. If you're too busy, don't schedule a job evaluation and then cancel a month + later! Our takeaways: poor-to-no communication, unprofessional misrepresentation, and overall lack of respect for prospective customer.