Question of immense significance: 1) Do you use Angie's List and is it worthwhile, or as dicey as Yelp? 2) general contractors in the West County area (Sonoma)...
Mike S. replied:
You might try the Berkeley Parents Network. It's a smaller, more-community minded version of Angie's or Craig's lists; been around for years. I just went there and searched "Sonoma contractors" and it appears there are a number of listings that might be helpful. http://parents.berkeley.edu/
Mike S. replied:
Another option. I just read about this at Fast Company and have no other knowledge about it. "Thumbtack" - "customers answer a few specific questions based on the category of project. Within a few hours, they receive up to five introductions to professionals with quotes, reviews, contact info, a business profile, and a personal message. Because the customer can see all the bids, this helps reassure them that they are paying a fair price for the service they want. Avoiding that "Did I just get screwed?" feeling is key." Thumbtack: http://www.thumbtack.com/ Fast Company article: http://www.fastcompany.com/3030952/whos-next/thumbtack-is-coming-for-yelp-and-angies-list-as-the-smartest-way-to-hire-professio
Debi Y. replied:
General licensed contractor: Matt Lyons Construction. You want him. Don't think Angie's list is worth it. Tried three different times and stopped cuz wasn't helpful.
Alameda / East Bay folks... looking for a contractor to bid on our bathroom remodel. We have one but would like at least one more for comparison. Recommendations...
Kristin C. replied:
Palacios Bros. 967-8225
David S. replied:
Bob Roberts in San Leandro (510) 568-3400
Michele K. replied:
Ditto Palacios. My kid worked for Adam all last summer. Great guy.
Bill J. replied:
Aaron Carpenter. Duh! Of course his name is Carpenter, or Hillary, or Who REALLY knows???
Any recommendations for local contractors for a condo kitchen remodel? We have a galley style kitchen but our first estimate is coming in at $20K in labor alone... just...
Ken I. replied:
I have a pinned post in Alameda Treasures Improved, that has a handful of various business that are good and/or reasonable. It's still a work in progress and needs more participation to build it up. https://www.facebook.com/groups/alameda.treasures.improved/
Brian S. replied:
Mark Strachan the owner of Capone's Speakeasy also owns a construction company 'Construction Innovations'
Looking for a Licensed contractor to replace a Fence in San Lorenzo. Has anyone had a great experience and outcome from a company?
Thank you in advance!!
Attention all small business owners. My BNI chapter is looking to expand, so far we have added 4 new members in the last 3 weeks. We meet every Tuesday from 7am to 830am...
Sarah S. replied:
Chelsea Bulik, family therapist. a recommendation. Edited · 1 · Yesterday at 9:13 am
Sarah S. replied:
Chelsea Bulik, family therapist. a recommendation.
Property Brothers
One is a great contractor and the other is a good realtor, but neither one is not good at interior decorating...right?
Bonnie B. replied:
I just read Wikipedia and they said $20-25,000 contributed by the show. That's nuts but still doesn't account for poor furniture choices. Now Candice Olson is a fabulous decorator!
Our Grand Street Kitchen Remodel is featured today on Houzz in an ideabook on banquettes. It also gives a good nod to the great contractor on the project,...
David B. replied:
Betsy Burton - all you need is a bigger kitchen....
Woot woot! Traction at last. 2 handymen coming to house tomorrow. Hired floor dude after reasonable bid and good recs. Plumber inbound. Not a moment too soon. my new...
Does anyone with a strong back have some time available right now. I have sold this big bathtub and the contractor is on his way from Menlo Park right now. He is coming...
Does anyone have a recommendation for an outstanding tile setter? I'm looking to have my new bathroom tiled but my usual tile contractor has gotten flakey on me :-(...
Aloha Kona peeps... Do you know any general contractor who is available to do some work? I am looking for a general contractor to build an Ohana unit in Kona...
Does anyone in the East Bay know a good contractor? I am having a bathroom redone (tub out and stall shower in), and I had a contractor lined up. I ordered and paid for...