Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Thrilled I had Javier take care of this project. The fence is extremely sturdy and enhances my yard-just looks beautiful. I would proudly recommend his services."
+467
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Warranties offered
"the job was cleanly and professionally done - and under the quoted amount. the repairman was very friendly and professional - I would use them again!"
+16
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Karol is very nice and easy to work with. He pays attention to details and will actually go to the site to check the condition of my front porch. He would also call me to discuss the repairing options and materials which we could use to save us money. He charges a reasonable price for a good quality job. We are quite happy with our front porch's new look. I would highly recommend Herman Construction as they are reliable and trustworthy. We will definitely come back to Karol again if we need help in the future."
+25
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Emergency services offered
"Rupert and his crew were on time, courteous, and efficient, and did a great job. He kept me posted on progress and I didn't have to worry about the project at all."
+416
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I just completed a job with Landscape Solutions in Los Gatos and wanted to share my experience with anyone who might be looking for a landscape company. Our project was a small yard with a combination of hard surface and the installation of artificial turf for our dogs. I was surprised how good it looks and the dogs seem to enjoy it as much as real grass. I interviewed a few companies and chose Landscape Solutions based on how easy they were to talk to and how transparent they were with their process including design and billing. The entire job went very smoothly. I changed a few things after we started, and they were upfront about how that would impact the time to completion and the cost. In both cases their estimates were accurate. Their pricing was competitive and given the quality of the finish product and the ease of working with them I found it to be very reasonable. The guys they had doing the work were very professional, polite, and easy to work with. They cleaned up after each days work and returned the next morning right on time. I appreciated that they were very respectful of my time and my home. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and I have already recommended them to a friend who may need work done in the future. They are a 5 star contractor. I highly recommend them. They did an amazing job with the lighting and the drip system as well."
+69
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Emergency services offered
"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."
+136
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1922
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"installation happened on time with no issues and the crew was polite, punctual and efficient."
+14
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Our kitchen remodel exceeded our expectations, providing us with a beautiful and highly efficient space for cooking and gathering. We're thrilled with the results, as the new design seamlessly integrates style and functionality."
+1
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
Customers say: True professional
"I needed several different jobs done around my home. Jerry was able to take care of everything. He is a skilled carpenter and also The talented in other areas as well. He renovated my home office by creatively repairing a redwood entry door, patching and painting the room, hung a large flat screen TV, replaced a toilet in the bathroom as well as numerous other small fixes around the property. He was able to clearly communicate what he was going to do and showed up on time. I’m very happy with results. I highly recommend S &J Handyman Services."
+75
Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"Isaac and his crew were very professional/knowledgeable and did a great job upgrading my sunroom. The material they use is excellent and they installed my sunroom over a weekend. I am very happy with the results and would recommend them for remodeling projects."
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