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Montclair Construction

1020 39th St
Oakland, CA 94608 510-547-2457

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We recently had to remove a spa bathtub from the previous owner and replace... - Jul 31, 2024

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E & F Construction

851 Trestle Glen Rd
Oakland, CA 94610 510-388-9250

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E&F is listed through Earthquake Brace & Bolt, and knew exactly what... - Jul 03, 2023

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Custom Kitchens

6624 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609 510-843-3600

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these folks are not cheap, but they have high standards, were responsive to... - Oct 21, 2017

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Fitzgerald Construction

4315 View Crest Ct
Oakland, CA 94619 510-531-4077

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Prices may be above the average but the work is work is typically first rate. - Apr 06, 2017

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Karl Kardel

4926 E 12th St #1
Oakland, CA 94601 510-261-4149

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Although Kardel is knowledgeable, his work is thorough and his staff skilled,... - Jan 16, 2020

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Mario Santilli Construction

1940 Union St #2
Oakland, CA 94607 510-839-5353

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Doesn't keep client informed on choices. Disappointing. - Aug 10, 2021

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Best Value Home Improvements

3608 Grand Ave #204
Oakland, CA 94610 510-530-9000

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Front porch replaced after many delays. Workmanship questionable. Unresponsive... - Jun 02, 2021

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Cerulean Construction

4159 Gregory St
Oakland, CA 94619 510-531-5602

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David Kenton

2448 Burlington St
Oakland, CA 94602 510-482-2378

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David did fab jobs on (1) major structural remodel in our garage and (2) repair/replacement... - Jul 15, 2015

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Green Mountain Builders

5177 Trask St
Oakland, CA 94601 510-418-7978

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Clear about price and expectations. - Jul 09, 2015

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Lorrick & Martinez Design Build

5052 Woodminster Ln
Oakland, CA 94602 510-336-2508

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Martin's Bay Area Construction

2785 Garden St
Oakland, CA 94601 510-842-8400

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Quake Busters

675 37th St # 13
Oakland, CA 94609 510-763-6933

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Used this company for a seismic retrofit, under their other name, Quake Busters.... - Sep 16, 2014

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Superior Builders & Remodelers

364 40th St
Oakland, CA 94609 510-658-7252

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I originally recommended this company based on the start of a large interior... - Jun 28, 2016

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Acme Builders

1960 Mandela Pkwy
Oakland, CA 94607 510-730-2263

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Arevalo Plastering

1445 52nd Ave
Oakland, CA 94601 510-205-9499

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Cameron C Habel Construction

3693 Lily St
Oakland, CA 94619 510-531-4090

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Canyon Design Build

3630 Park Blvd
Oakland, CA 94610 510-482-0300

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Carl Gaard

1223 Adeline St
Oakland, CA 94607 510-410-6812

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Carl is a great cabinet maker and is quite creative. He will try things that... - Apr 13, 2017

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Coast Construction

2334 Merced St
San Leandro, CA 94577 510-533-7168

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