Serving Corte Madera, CA and surrounding areas
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"Did a great job aligning four off kilter doors and replacing the weather stripping on the exterior doors. Called me the day I posted the job and did the work the following day."
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Serving Corte Madera, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"Josh did a great job on my roofing repair! He showed up when he said he would, and the roof looks great! He also installed some replacement skylights and siding. He sent many pics of the job as I wasn’t able to be there when the work was performed. I will definitely use him again."
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Serving Corte Madera, 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."
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Serving Corte Madera, 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 Corte Madera, CA and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"Ceres Construction did an excellent job building a new deck and replacing two columns at my home in Sausalito. The result is beautiful. I highly recommend them for residential remodeling and new additions."
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Serving Corte Madera, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"Gilberto and his assistant were prompt, professional and friendly. They were quick to remove the old equipment, careful not to cause any damage to the floors and walls. They mounted and connected all the equipment quickly then took away all the old materials. I recommend them highly."
Serving Corte Madera, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Customers say: True professional
"Throughout our project, their general construction services were consistently professional and reliable. They managed every detail flawlessly, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish."
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Serving Corte Madera, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Customers say: Quick response
"He is honest and trustworthy. He has a great commitment to completing the job on schedule"
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Serving Corte Madera, CA and surrounding areas
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"Enrique Pelayos did a great job refurbishing our cat tower. We've had the tall tower for years and its like a family heirloom for all our cats. The job was more difficult because we wanted a high-traffic, tough to shred, carpet put on it. Enrique did a beautiful job and it looks like it is brand new. The cats love it and are going crazy scampering up and down the tower."
Serving Corte Madera, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Bob is awesome. We first had him completely re-do one of our bathrooms in 2013. He tiled the shower and floor, everything new. He did the job for a fair price and his workmanship was flawless. Since then we have had him do another bathroom in 2015 and most recently the kitchen in 2019. He also comes to do smaller jobs, both in our home and at my husband's office. He is punctual, ethical, economical, and creative. He is a good communicator from beginning to end. Later this year we plan to have him build a new deck with a retaining wall."
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