Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
"I have been in the business for 40 years and he is the only person that I would hire for doing that particular kind of work. If there is a scale of 1 to 5, he is beyond that scale because he is that good."
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Customers say: True professional
"I recommend Zacarias Remodeling for bathroom repair and Resoration. They provided good customer service, the work was completed with attention to detail, and consideration of my timeline."
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They did such an amazing job on my Quartz backsplash. So clean and I love it. They are perfectionists and you can tell they are passionate about what they do. They are a family business who have been in the game for decades! Highly recommend them and will most definitely use them again! Ty Qura Marble and Tile!"
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I hired Quartz Construction for a Master bathroom remodel due to a cracked shower pan. They were very accommodating with preserving what we could to minimize costs on finished materials. Provided great vendor recommendations. Evaluated invoices for competitive prices for materials picked. Their quote was competitive with other contractors. Happy with their craftmanship and thorough attention to detail. They were promptly responsive to each call, text and question but most importantly kept me in the loop on everything. Great customer service. The workers cleaned up after themselves, they were polite and arrived promptly every day."
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Warranties offered
"We decided to have our master bathroom remodeled to make it safer after a slip and fall injury occurred while stepping out of our large tub/shower combo. We interviewed several companies and chose America’s Dream Homeworks because we were impressed with what our salesman, Neil, had to offer and the recommendations he made. We enjoyed our visit to the show room, and we were also very pleased with the quality of the products they use. The company was flexible in rescheduling our start date to accommodate my trip to Canada. We have nothing but the highest praise for Viktor Tyukayev who did most of the work himself: demolition down to the subfloor and studs, dry rot repair, installation of sheet rock, tape, texture and paint. He removed our outdated fluorescent ceiling light box and soffit and replaced them with LED recessed can lights. Viktor oversaw and coordinated the work of the countertop, shower surround, and glass door installation teams. He is tireless, meticulous, very hardworking, and detail oriented. Viktor kept the worksite very clean and he communicated very well with the city inspector. We also had very positive interactions with Julie Tumanova. She helped us with our products and she was always so responsive and gracious. She is very much suited to her position. Our master bathroom is absolutely beautiful and safe. America’s Dream Homeworks very much exceeded our expectations in every way!"
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Customers say: True professional
"Natural Vibrations Inc. just completed our second project with them, conversion of a 1960s rumpus room into a junior ADU, including bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining space. It required thoughtful design, placement of lengthy sewer and water lines, extensive new electrical work, addition of a window, HVAC heat pump system, removal and replacement of new sheetrock, insulation, porcelain flooring, quartz countertops, appliances, fine carpentry including custom shelving, restoration of antique stained glass windows, tiling, and a versatile lighting system with spectrum-adjustable LED illumination. This was accomplished with minimal disruption and maximum attention to our input at every stage. We enjoyed their cheerful company and parted, once again, on the best of terms."
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Warranties offered
"The Hall and Master Bathrooms were fully renovated with new cabinets, countertops, showers and fixtures. Leo from Skytech assisted me along the way with option choices and recommendations. The crew was exceptional in their workmanship and were very detail oriented and made sure to clean the area prior to departure each day. I have received multiple compliments on the finished bathrooms. I would highly recommend Skytech Builders to anyone considering renovations and Leo in particular."
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"EXCELLENT JOB! They built me a composite deck at a very reasonable price and I'm very happy with it. Thank you!"
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We are so happy with our kitchen remodel by O.T Bay Builders. Their crew was skilled, professional, and provided excellent suggestions. The result is stunning."
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I used Benlo for a master bathroom remodel. They did an excellent job with the plumbing and tile work. Lorena was very helpful in coordinating the delivery of the fixtures and kept us in the loop on the timeline. They finished within a few days of the original estimate and the quality of the finish is top tier. I would definitely hire them again for future interior projects."
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It's best to oil raw wood countertops once a month during the first year. After that, you can oil them twice yearly to keep them in good shape. If your countertop is professionally stained or sealed, you might not need to oil it as often. Regular oiling helps prevent drying and cracking, preserving the wood's natural beauty and durability.
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