HCSE, Inc. provides a unique "one-stop-shop" located in the Bay Area of California. Founded in 2008, HCSE, Inc. has a diverse team; from licensed designers, structural engineers and general contractors. Our projects range from small residential remodels/additions to commercial tenant improvements and large commercial structures. HCSE, Inc. understands how valuable your time is and we are committed to providing our industry leading expertise, onto your next project. Our team welcomes all challenges; on how we can make the process easier for all our clients and everyone involved. Your journey with us is important, and we take pride in making it memorable.
"Professional review of my damages"
Thomas D on April 2023
HCSE, Inc. provides a unique "one-stop-shop" located in the Bay Area of California. Founded in 2008, HCSE, Inc. has a diverse team; from licensed designers, structural engineers and general contractors. Our projects range from small residential remodels/additions to commercial tenant improvements and large commercial structures. HCSE, Inc. understands how valuable your time is and we are committed to providing our industry leading expertise, onto your next project. Our team welcomes all challenges; on how we can make the process easier for all our clients and everyone involved. Your journey with us is important, and we take pride in making it memorable.
"Professional review of my damages"
Thomas D on April 2023
At HavenHub, we're more than just a home service company – we're your trusted partner in creating havens of comfort and joy. Specializing in several verticals such as Landscaping, Roofing and HVAC solutions, we bring expertise and dedication to every project we undertake. What sets us apart is our commitment to putting our customers first. From the moment you engage us, you'll receive a world class experience with us. Whether it's transforming your outdoor space into a lush oasis or ensuring your indoor climate is just right, we're here to make it happen. At HavenHub, your satisfaction and peace of mind are our top priorities, and we're honored to be a part of your home journey. Welcome to the HavenHub family, where your home is our passion.
"Do not be fooled by the positive reviews. It’s evident they are paying for reviews or having their buddies create fake ones. We had a lackluster experience with Haven Hub. I’m giving them two stars bc the job eventually got done, but I wouldn’t recommend them. Poor communication, project manager changes with no notice, and unprofessionalism made the process frustrating. (I have an endless list of things that went wrong but only 1000 words.) Contractors tried to upsell us under the table for work already in our contract, and the concrete wasn’t poured to spec. Crews didn’t show up for weeks; they left a dirt pile that got us warning from the city. Sprinklers in the park strip were initially promised by the salesman, then left out of his poor drawing. Even when we scheduled a final wrap-up date, they didn’t show. The park strip was never finished, despite many promises to do so. We signed March 5 and didn’t finish until May 29 — nearly three months when it should’ve taken weeks"
Kadee Maria Knupfer G on June 2025
At HavenHub, we're more than just a home service company – we're your trusted partner in creating havens of comfort and joy. Specializing in several verticals such as Landscaping, Roofing and HVAC solutions, we bring expertise and dedication to every project we undertake. What sets us apart is our commitment to putting our customers first. From the moment you engage us, you'll receive a world class experience with us. Whether it's transforming your outdoor space into a lush oasis or ensuring your indoor climate is just right, we're here to make it happen. At HavenHub, your satisfaction and peace of mind are our top priorities, and we're honored to be a part of your home journey. Welcome to the HavenHub family, where your home is our passion.
"Do not be fooled by the positive reviews. It’s evident they are paying for reviews or having their buddies create fake ones. We had a lackluster experience with Haven Hub. I’m giving them two stars bc the job eventually got done, but I wouldn’t recommend them. Poor communication, project manager changes with no notice, and unprofessionalism made the process frustrating. (I have an endless list of things that went wrong but only 1000 words.) Contractors tried to upsell us under the table for work already in our contract, and the concrete wasn’t poured to spec. Crews didn’t show up for weeks; they left a dirt pile that got us warning from the city. Sprinklers in the park strip were initially promised by the salesman, then left out of his poor drawing. Even when we scheduled a final wrap-up date, they didn’t show. The park strip was never finished, despite many promises to do so. We signed March 5 and didn’t finish until May 29 — nearly three months when it should’ve taken weeks"
Kadee Maria Knupfer G on June 2025
Simmons Drafting and Design is an architectural design company that has over 15 years of experience in the industry. We handle everything from a small kitchen or bathroom layout to a full set of custom home documents. Our attention to detail on how the inside of the home works and functions reflects the outside is what sets us apart.
Simmons Drafting and Design is an architectural design company that has over 15 years of experience in the industry. We handle everything from a small kitchen or bathroom layout to a full set of custom home documents. Our attention to detail on how the inside of the home works and functions reflects the outside is what sets us apart.
Rough Terrain Landscapes is your trusted partner for all your outdoor needs. We specialize in creating beautiful, functional landscapes and hardscapes for residential and commercial properties. Our services include: Landscape Design and Installation: From lush gardens to drought-tolerant designs, we bring your outdoor vision to life. Hardscaping: Enhance your space with custom patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas. Irrigation Maintenance: Keep your greenery thriving with our expert irrigation services. Regular Maintenance: Weeding, fertilizing, mowing, and pruning—we’ve got you covered. At Rough Terrain Landscapes, we blend creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability to transform your outdoor spaces into inviting havens. Contact us today for a consultation! 🌿🏡
"I can't say enough good things about Jesse & Hannah. They are extremely attentive to every detail on my property as well as with billing. They not only regularly maintain the landscaping of my vacation rental property but have also made significant upgrades to the landscaping too. They've installed irrigation with smart timers as well as beautiful outdoor lighting. They're on-time, reliable, and consistently do what they say they're going to do, which is about as much as you can ask for in a small, mountain town. I hope to continue to use them for years to come."
Avand a on December 2024
Rough Terrain Landscapes is your trusted partner for all your outdoor needs. We specialize in creating beautiful, functional landscapes and hardscapes for residential and commercial properties. Our services include: Landscape Design and Installation: From lush gardens to drought-tolerant designs, we bring your outdoor vision to life. Hardscaping: Enhance your space with custom patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas. Irrigation Maintenance: Keep your greenery thriving with our expert irrigation services. Regular Maintenance: Weeding, fertilizing, mowing, and pruning—we’ve got you covered. At Rough Terrain Landscapes, we blend creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability to transform your outdoor spaces into inviting havens. Contact us today for a consultation! 🌿🏡
"I can't say enough good things about Jesse & Hannah. They are extremely attentive to every detail on my property as well as with billing. They not only regularly maintain the landscaping of my vacation rental property but have also made significant upgrades to the landscaping too. They've installed irrigation with smart timers as well as beautiful outdoor lighting. They're on-time, reliable, and consistently do what they say they're going to do, which is about as much as you can ask for in a small, mountain town. I hope to continue to use them for years to come."
Avand a on December 2024
Fostering a tight knit community among our work force is what drives California Turf & Landscaping’s consistency in exceeding expectations. California Turf & Landscaping is locally owned and delivers exemplary landscaping, maintenance and turf installation services for both commercial and residential projects. Located at the heart of the Central Valley in Fresno, CA – Our team has operated within Fresno County for over 20 years.
"They did a good job. There were a few hiccups but they were all fixed to my satisfaction. They were accommodating for my design and their estimate was fair compared to other estimates I got. They had good reviews from other customers. Good website."
Christopher C on May 2024
Fostering a tight knit community among our work force is what drives California Turf & Landscaping’s consistency in exceeding expectations. California Turf & Landscaping is locally owned and delivers exemplary landscaping, maintenance and turf installation services for both commercial and residential projects. Located at the heart of the Central Valley in Fresno, CA – Our team has operated within Fresno County for over 20 years.
"They did a good job. There were a few hiccups but they were all fixed to my satisfaction. They were accommodating for my design and their estimate was fair compared to other estimates I got. They had good reviews from other customers. Good website."
Christopher C on May 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Javier and his team did an excellent job on our yard. It was a challenging project requiring the removal of over 45 trees and bushes from an established yard including grinding and removing all the roots and then replacing it all with new landscaping including irrigation and lighting. His price estimate was very competitive. They started and finished on time. Definitely recommend them for all your landscaping needs."
Craig H on June 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Javier and his team did an excellent job on our yard. It was a challenging project requiring the removal of over 45 trees and bushes from an established yard including grinding and removing all the roots and then replacing it all with new landscaping including irrigation and lighting. His price estimate was very competitive. They started and finished on time. Definitely recommend them for all your landscaping needs."
Craig H on June 2024
We are a small business owned by a husband and wife team each with over 20 years experience in construction. Our goal is to provide quality projects to our customers whether they are large or small. We also specialize in plan drawing and can take your project from design to build.
"Great communication. On time and worked hard. Cleaned up . Quality job."
Roger L on January 2025
We are a small business owned by a husband and wife team each with over 20 years experience in construction. Our goal is to provide quality projects to our customers whether they are large or small. We also specialize in plan drawing and can take your project from design to build.
"Great communication. On time and worked hard. Cleaned up . Quality job."
Roger L on January 2025
Handymen specializing in residential repairs of all kinds. Plumbing, electrical, appliances, and pretty much anything else you can think of that you need done at your home! 30+ years in the construction industry and now I'm here to fix your problem! Contractor work at handyman prices!
"Numerous reschedulings electrical switch put in wrong sinks not tight and sealed grab bars uneven did not level one faucet halfway put in halfway all the parts laying there."
David M on October 2024
Handymen specializing in residential repairs of all kinds. Plumbing, electrical, appliances, and pretty much anything else you can think of that you need done at your home! 30+ years in the construction industry and now I'm here to fix your problem! Contractor work at handyman prices!
"Numerous reschedulings electrical switch put in wrong sinks not tight and sealed grab bars uneven did not level one faucet halfway put in halfway all the parts laying there."
David M on October 2024
We remodel homes and build custom cabinets. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"Italish Remoldling and Custom Cabinets is a great company if you need any remodeling done. They did a complete remodeling of two bathrooms which included taking out a sunken tub and making a walk-in shower in master bathroom and installing a pocket door. In guest bathroom they add a shower to current bath tub. Made all new cabinets for both bathrooms to our expectations. They updated our kitchen cabinets by making new soft close cabinet door fronts and new soft close drawers They installed new doors throughout our house including new front door, garage door, kitchen fire door, all bedrooms, and bathroom doors. Installed new flooring in our living room. Everything turned out beautifully. Every detail we asked from Rodney and his crew, they made it work. I would recommend this company to anyone. They are quick, reliable, a great team of professionals. Rodney is a great source of information. He had lots of connections to other contractors to help complete our remodeling needs. He followed up with outside contractors to make sure the job they were working on was done correctly. If I need anything else done, this company will be my first call."
Leonna. A on May 2024
We remodel homes and build custom cabinets. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"Italish Remoldling and Custom Cabinets is a great company if you need any remodeling done. They did a complete remodeling of two bathrooms which included taking out a sunken tub and making a walk-in shower in master bathroom and installing a pocket door. In guest bathroom they add a shower to current bath tub. Made all new cabinets for both bathrooms to our expectations. They updated our kitchen cabinets by making new soft close cabinet door fronts and new soft close drawers They installed new doors throughout our house including new front door, garage door, kitchen fire door, all bedrooms, and bathroom doors. Installed new flooring in our living room. Everything turned out beautifully. Every detail we asked from Rodney and his crew, they made it work. I would recommend this company to anyone. They are quick, reliable, a great team of professionals. Rodney is a great source of information. He had lots of connections to other contractors to help complete our remodeling needs. He followed up with outside contractors to make sure the job they were working on was done correctly. If I need anything else done, this company will be my first call."
Leonna. A on May 2024
The timeline for basement ceiling modifications spans four to 12 weeks, with the specific duration depending on your chosen method and project complexity. Floor-lowering projects often require more time due to careful excavation and foundation reinforcement processes.
Weather conditions, permit processing, and unexpected structural discoveries can extend the projected timeline. Most homeowners should prepare for some disruption to normal household activities during critical construction phases.
Converting previously unusable basement space into a functional living area often increases your home's assessed value, which may impact property tax obligations. Tax assessment practices vary significantly between municipalities, with some jurisdictions basing calculations on finished square footage.
To avoid surprises, contact your local tax assessment office before beginning construction to understand potential tax implications and budget accordingly for any anticipated increases.
Engaging a qualified structural engineer represents an essential first step for any basement ceiling project. These professionals evaluate foundation integrity, soil conditions, and load-bearing requirements to determine feasibility and recommend appropriate approaches.
Their expertise helps prevent potentially catastrophic structural issues while ensuring compliance with building codes. Although this consultation adds to initial expenses, it provides crucial guidance that may prevent costly mistakes or safety hazards.
Historic or aging properties present unique challenges when modifying basement ceiling heights. Older construction methods, outdated materials, and accumulated settlement issues require specialized assessment. Heritage designations may impose additional restrictions or requirements on modification approaches.
House-raising often provides advantages for older homes with compromised foundations, as it allows simultaneous foundation repair or replacement during the ceiling height modification process.
While professional contractors must handle all structural modifications, homeowners with appropriate skills may complete certain finishing aspects independently. Tasks potentially suitable for DIY include non-structural elements like painting, trim installation, or basic finishing work.
However, all excavation, foundation modification, and house-lifting operations require specialized equipment and expertise. Attempting structural work without proper qualifications creates significant safety risks and potential property damage.