Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Karol Herman is a great carpenter and hard worker. It was a small project but we did ask him to do some other work in the future."
+25
Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"I had a great experience working with Omer on my bathroom and kitchen remodel. He was professional, organized, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. The work was done with great attention to detail, on schedule, and the final result came out exactly how I wanted. I highly recommend Omer to anyone looking for a reliable contractor."
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"Our large deck was sorely neglected - no maintenance in at least 8 years - and I worried it was beyond help or would be cost-prohibitive to rehabilitate. Rupert and Michael breathed new life into it! Rupert (company principle) is very responsive, and he was able to give a quick informal estimate based on some photos and I texted. This made it very easy to start working together right away. Now the deck looks beautiful, and they were able to stain our wooden deck furniture to match. Great makeover for our deck and lovely folks to work with!"
+416
Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1922
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"installation happened on time with no issues and the crew was polite, punctual and efficient."
+14
Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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"The job required climbing up into my attic and repairing some of the framing holding up the roof. They did a great job, did a couple of things that was not on their estimate and didn't charge extra for them. The attic access is through my bedroom ceiling; the did a great job of covering everything in the room with plastic and cleaning up when they were done."
Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Customers say: True professional
"The bathroom remodeling was a remarkable transformation, turning our outdated space into a luxurious retreat. We're enamored with the sleek, modern design that enhances our daily routines with elegance and comfort."
+1
Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
Customers say: True professional
"My shed/shop needed two walls removed and new wood placed. S&J handyman's service Did just that with excellent quick repair and replacement as well as painting the new wood very nicely! I am very much pleased with their work and shall use them again and again."
+75
Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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"Project was a tear down of old trellis and build a new one. Was on time, courteous, always available to answer our questions, kept things clean and organized, completed project on time."
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
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Small jobs welcome
"Robert also transformed my front yard from grass to beautiful drought tolerant garden. Heâ s very knowledgeable about landscaping and his work shows craftsmanship. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a reliable landscaper."
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"I had my garden and bathroom remodel done. Albert and Samuel were professional, friendly, and a delight to work with. They're responsive and reliable. I also like the subcontractors whom they used on my project. They kept me informed of everything and I appreciate their excellent work."
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