Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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"Very happy with my screen repair. Was able to install pet friendly screens in two patio doors and a bedroom window for a reasonable price. Highly recommend. Communicative and available within days of my inquiry."
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Enrique of Live Oak General Builder Inc was very responsive from first call to last. I needed my carpeted "floating" stairs enclosed so a flooring company could install LVP (luxury vinyl planks) like those recent installed in my living room. See before photos. I also wanted the backside of the stairs enclosed with drywall for a very finished look. They did a very clean and professional job at a reasonable price. I am very happy with the finished look! the after photos are prior to the LVP installation."
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"My aunt was right to recommend us Bayside Builders for our deck. They turned our neglected space into something amazing. We love it. Thanks guys!"
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Customers say: True professional
"After dealing with frequent roof repairs, we finally decided on a complete replacement for our Livermore home. Avi kept us informed every step of the way, and the finished roof exceeded our expectations. It's made a noticeable difference during hot summer days."
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1922
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"They did not come out to our place for estimate. They just told me to submit pictures on their website, and they emailed me the estimate."
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"They came and reattached a loose vent pipe. Easy interactions, quickly got it scheduled and done."
Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"They did a great job repairing the damage to the outside wall of my house and color matching paint looks flawless. I would definitely hire Luis and his workers for any future project and or repairs."
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"I needed mildewed furniture that had been in storage six years properly cleaned with 12% hydrogen peroxide.This included two dressers, a bed, and a night table, inside drawers and as well as out. Jonathan was an excellent communicator. He understood the project, bringing up elements I had not thought of. He came to the site twice before doing the job, once to see the project, a second time to make sure the finish would not be adversely affected by the product. He researched the use of the product on metal handles as well. Each time he was prompt, pleasant, and made intelligent suggestions. He and his assistant Maria did a thorough job. I had been looking for the right person for months, Jonathan and Maria were the right people. So glad I found Jonathan. You will be glad you did too!"
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"Excellently. They came up with solutions to known problems and even solved complications I hadn’t considered. Thorough, patient, and cleaned up after. Will definitely be my first call for my next project."
Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas
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"Turf came out very nice. Jovanni was a great salesman. Noe and his crew were very efficient and professional"
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