I recently remodeled/upgraded nearly everything in my unit. I've lived here for over 37 years and decided it was just time to update everything. I did this over several years.
First came the kitchen: I kept the cupboards as they were changing the doors to soft close doors and replacing the drawers to soft close drawers. Countertops were upgraded to quartz as was the kitchen floor. Vanities in both bathrooms were replaced with soft close pull-out drawers. I had the original mirrors replaced with modern medicine cabinets. Then using the same contractor I had my hardwood floors refinished and the entire unit painted. Renova Builders was the contractor for both phases. Renova did an excellent job. To refinish the floor all furniture had to be removed. Some pieces are antique and had to be unassembled and then reassembled when returned to the unit. They disconnected TV and wi-fi then reconnected both.. Everything went smoothly. Contact Renova's owner OMRI DROR at 510-708-7774.
In addition I had under counter pull out drawers as well as the hallway coat closet converted to a pantry with pullout drawers. I also had my closets redesigned and closets added to the master bedroom. I will provide contact information as soon as I find it.
Lastly i replaced. all of my windows with a newly approved vendor, Custom Exteriors. They also did an excellent job. My contact was Jason Rugaard, jason@custom-exteriors.com/925-487-9694. They use fiberglass frames as opposed to vinyl frames.
Questions? You can call me at 510-375-1521
Niels - D-111 (January, 2025)
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SHOUT OUT FOR A JOB WELL DONE!
If you’re considering renovating your kitchen or bathroom, we highly recommend American Kitchen Company (AKC).
From our first meeting with owner Abel Aguilar, the process was pleasant, efficient, and painless. And, it took only three weeks as promised.
Rather than removing cabinets which were in excellent condition, we opted to have them painted and they look like new. New cabinet pulls and knobs were installed meticulously as were the quartz countertops, backsplash, and flooring.
The two skilled installers were punctual, worked extremely hard, and accommodated our many questions patiently and thoroughly. For additional information, feel free to contact us via email at jmaebryan@comcast.net.
To reach Mr. Aguilar, call (530)360-8306 (October, 2024)
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Please post our contractor Luis' info: (He isn't cheap, but will save you time and hassle, which is worth more than the little bit more spent for his services.)
Luis Perez
Jose Perez jpconstructionb@gmail.com
Jose L. Perez
JP Construction Builders Inc.
1348 Channing Way,
Berkeley, CA, 94702
(510)813-5054
Our color consultant: (I recommend meeting with her first for any renovation as she'll save you money on design and give the entire process a visual goal that can be worked on quickly or over a decade. She works VERY quickly and efficiently, so don't be put off by the high hourly fee.)
https://www.angelissekarolcolor.com
And, in the event furniture needs to be moved, or stored elsewhere during construction, OCD movers are great!
https://www.ocdmovingservices.net/ (August, 2022)
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Here is a contractor who did an excellent job on our kitchen and bath remodel.
Harrison James
707-333-4651 (August, 2022)
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I was fortunate to find a wonderful general contractor to repair major flooding damages to my BYL condo, and want to highly recommend this company, M3. They worked beautifully with my insurance company, handled every detail, made great suggestions, stayed in communication with me throughout the whole process, and did the actual repair work straight through in one week! (It took several weeks before that phase to handle all the other details not related to M3.)
Contact: Janet Mejia at 925-306-9906 . She is project manager/estimator and very knowledgeable about construction and resources. (September, 2021)