Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent work. Very patient and willing to accommodate small changes to the project. Eddie tiled my shower and built a wall with built in shelves. I will definitely hire again!"
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"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!"
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Jason is great. Hired him multiple times for a wide range of interior and exterior projects. He does high quality work and communicates every step of the way. I know I am in good hands when Jason is on the job and highly recommend."
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1922
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"installation happened on time with no issues and the crew was polite, punctual and efficient."
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Mauricio did an excellent job of clearing my very dirty brick patio, front steps, paths and driveway. He was efficient and the result is amazing. The bricks on the patio were black with moss growing on them. Now they look like new."
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Ryan Lovejoy and his Assistant Issac where such a lucky find! I explained the scope of what I wanted done and received a bid in a very timely manner. I needed some significant repairs on an older deck, NOT a complete rebuild. Ryan kept me informed of exactly what was needed to accomplish this. And I am delighted with how the project came out. They were ON TIME, they kept the area Clean and Tidy after the days work, always a plus. I would not hesitate to reach out to Lovejoy Construction for any needs in the future."
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
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."
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Jose and his team were very professional, efficient and did an outstanding job remodeling my kitchen. Iâ  m so very happy with the results and would definitely hire them again."
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Jonathan was great. Installed a pocket door for me. Would use him again."
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Serving Soquel, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Jose was friendly and professional. My job was not considered large by any means (re-hanging a gate) but he completed it in short order and cleaned up after himself. I really appreciated the fact he wanted to insure I was satisfied with the work because he needed to cut an inch off of the gate.....which I was. I would certainly call him again."
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