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We've personally worked with & vetted everyone on the list below.
Having spent 3 decades in real estate, and specifically managing hundreds of renovations and pre-sale update projects, we've built an incredible network of businesses that we wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend to our friends and family.
We have no skin in any of these businesses. We've simply worked with them time-and-time again and find them to be top-notch at what they do. If you're looking for recommendations, this is it.
Lenders:
Commerce Mortgage Bank Walnut Creek: Eric Rotner: 925-788-1644, eric@commercemtg.com
Mobile/Manufactured Home Lender: Hilda Everett: In Park Lending, 888-272-5722, hilda@inparklending.com
Spanish Speaking: Paul F. Laterza Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS#281572Telephone (925) 639-1112 Email: paullaterza@mortgagecalifornia.com Website: www.mortgagecalifornia.com/paullaterza
Insurance:
State Farm: Doug Van Wyck: 925-783-5620, doug.vanwyck.b8um@statefarm.com
Flood Simple-Flood Insurance: Stephen Schramke: 844-724-2251
Inspectors:
Home Inspection: (Dave): 925-935-7600, www.AllPoints-Inspections.com
NBI (National Building Inspectors: Home/Pest/Roof: 925-935-6115
Pest/Termite Inspection: Ax Termite Control Inc. (Josh): 925-687-8349
Roof Inspection and repair: Lafayette Roofing (Mark): 925-283-3070
Roof Repair: Dynasty Roofing: 925-944-9404
Roof Repair: D & A Roofing (Andrei): 925-963-6558
Roof Inspection and repair (Metal): Skyline Roofing (Debbie/Peter): 925-283-9111, petereva@skylineroofing.com
Chimney Inspection and Cleaning: Russo’s Chimney (Sal): 925-673-0546
Chimney Mason: RD’s Service and Repair (Bob Dias): 925-680-1161
Sewer Lateral Camera Inspection: Beto’s Plumbing & Rooter (Berto): 510-912-2303
Drainage, Foundation, Soils Inspections:
Bay Area Underpinning, Inc., (John): 707-310-0602
FDW, Robert Brockman: 925-634-2899
DDA Construction: (Dennis or Dave): 925-932-5320
Ned Clyd Construction: 925-689-5411
CLA Construction: (Chris Anthony): 925-216-7653
ESR, Engineered Soils Repair: 925-210-2150
GeoTech Engineering: William Langbehn, PE: 510-558-8028
Ryan or Scott Hazardous Matertials: 510-638-4801
Mold:
Industrial Hygiene Services: (Janie): 925-362-9512
Rob Myers Environmental Remediation: 925-351-5172
Ryan or Scott Hazardous Materials: 510-638-4801
Pool:
PFS Pool, Spa & Service, Inspection/Repair/Service: (Naji Hattar): 925-765-3873
Colonial Pools: Liner Pools, Inspections/Repair/Service: (Dale): 925-625-3390
California Spa Service: (Paul): 925-286-5440
Diamond Cut Pool Plastering & Repairs: (Lee): 800-550-0647
Clearly Different Pool & Spa: Baby Gates, Pool Repairs/Remodel, Pool Depth Resizing, (Lori): 925-743-0417
Del Does Pools, Inspections: 209-814-2511
Staging & Design & Color Selections: (Judi Haile): 925-818-6397
Movers:
Magic Moving & Storage: 925-943-2123
Waters Moving & Storage: 925-372-0914
Spartan Moving: 925-392-6300
Nor-Cal Moving Services: 510-297-4835
Pool Tables: Ace Billiard Services: (Mark Johnson): 925-932-3017
Contractors:
C&C Contractors: (Christian): 925-405-2589
Dan Sena Construction: (Dan): 925-250-7515
Strong Tower Construction: (Abel): 925-381-3042
Plumbing:
Beto’s Plumbing and Rooter: (Berto): 510-912-2303
Mtz Pro Plumbing: (Gilberto): 925-222-7318Rooter: Diablo Rooter: (Kevin): 925-934-1944, (Steve): 925-766-7996
Lett’s Plumbing: Rotor Rooter & Plumbing Services, 925-687-1884
Electrician:
Briones Electric: (Fernando): 925-405-2540
HVAC:
SOS Heating & Air Conditioning: 925-584-6980
Big Air HVAC: (Ron): 925-207-7749
Painters:
Painting by Ken: (Ken) 925-766-1701
California Painting: (Raul): 408-593-3364
Flooring:
Hardwood floor refinish and installation: (Ruben): 925-784-0965
Concord Carpet & Hardwood: (Barbara): 925-383-0509
Bay Flooring: (Mike): 925-687-7171
Gil’s Carpet: (Stephanie): 925-685-1818
Counter tops & Cabinets:
Superior Stone & Cabinets: 925-688-2387
Locksmith:
All Mobile Locksmith(Mark): 925-686-5607
Reese Locksmith: (Mike): 510-886-3667
Landscaping:
Paco Perez: 209-815-1848
Miranda’s Landscaping: (Natalio): 925-351-6714
Cleaning:
House & Window Cleaning: (Javier): 925-497-3161
Hauling:
(Omar): 925-330-5484
(Oswalo): 510-912-0242
Handyman:
Tom Cresti: (925-407-7824
Other Services:
Drawings: (Anne Blossom): 530-718-4960
Miracle Method: (Dean): 925-685-4411
ChemDry/Carpet Cleaning/Animal Odor Removal: (Annette): 925-820-0650
Carpet Cleaning: Tony’s Carpet Care: 925-685-6465
Kevco Refinishing, Tub/Shower (Kevin): 510-421-2305
Grout Repair, cleaning and painting: (Jak): 925-876-1206
HVAC: Big Air HVAC: (Ron): 925-207-7749
SOS Heating & Air Conditioning: 925-584-6980
Door Installation and Repair: American Sliding Door: 925-285-5443
Property Management/Residential: Managed By Pros: 925-222-0521
Trash Removal: Junk King: (Krishna Vepa): 408-421-7140
Hazardous Waste Removal: HEC: (Robert Hayward): 909-345-5714
Estate Sales & Liquidation: (Mari): 925-254-3728
Estate/BK: David Arietta, Attorney at Law: 925-472-8000
Real Estate/Landlord/Eviction: Jak Marquez, Attorney at Law: 415-495-8590
Real Estate/Eviction Attorney: Mark McLaughlin: 925-754-2622
Upholstery Repair: Fiber New: (Scott): 510-500-4444, Fibernew.com
Fidelity Home Warranty: Rep: Jennifer Britton: 800-308-1424 ext. 3319
Suppliers:
Home Depot: www.homedepot.com, 925-798-9600
Lowes: www.lowes.com, 925-566-9000
Superior Stone and Cabinets, Concord: (Anita): 925-688-2387
Sincere Cabinets, Selina, Oakland, 510-832-2838
Granite Expo, Emeryville, 510-652-8882
Import Tile: Amazing Showroom with Free Designer Help: 510-843-5959
Deb’s Flower Market: Maria Duarte, 925-682-2837, www.DebsFlowerMarket.com
Utilities:
Gas & Electric: PG&E: 1-800-743-5000. Servicing all cities
Water: Two water districts that overlap some cities:
Pleasant Hill, Concord, Clayton, Clyde, Martinez, Pacheco, Port Costa & Walnut Creek (portions): Contra Costa Water District: 925-688-8000.
Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Lafayette, Moraga & Orinda: East Bay Municipal Utility District: 866-403-2683.
Garbage:
Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Martinez, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Alamo, Danville, Pacheco, Benicia, Antioch, Bay Point, Clayton, Pleasanton & Canyon: Allied Waste: 925-603-1144.
Walnut Creek, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Danville and unincorporated Contra Costa County & Central Costa County: Solid Waste Authority: 925-906-1801.
Concord: Concord Disposal Service: 925-682-9113.
Permits:
Contra Costa County: (ePermits) https://epermits.cccounty.us/CitizenAccess/ (Customer Support) 925-674-7200 or email ACAadmin@dcd.cccounty.us
Concord: (ePermits) https://aca.accela.com/CONCORD/Default.aspx
Pittsburg: (Building Department) 925-252-4910
Pleasant Hill: (Permits) https://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us/247/Permits (City of Pleasant Hill) 925-671-5270
Walnut Creek: (Permit Center) https://www.walnut-creek.org/departments/community-development-department/the-permit-center / 925-943-5834 or email BuildingTech@walnut-creek.org