Working in Berkeley
Berkeley keeps more of its original woodwork than almost anywhere in the Bay Area. Brown-shingle houses in the hills and Craftsman homes around Elmwood still have unpainted redwood trim, built-in cabinets, and horsehair plaster. That stock demands a slower hand: we spot-prime, use the right primer over old oil finishes, and repair plaster cracks so they stay closed.
Plaster and drywall repair is the service Berkeley calls about first, usually after a leak, a foundation bolt-down, or years of settling near Claremont. Interior painting follows, often one or two rooms at a time. Bathtub refinishing is popular in North Berkeley duplexes and rentals, where original 1920s tubs are worth saving rather than replacing.
We work Berkeley Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and coordinate with tenants when a unit is occupied. Estimates are free, written, and itemized, and both referral and returning customers receive 15% off. Call (801) 800-1349 and we will walk the rooms with you before quoting a number.