SF Good Questions: Recommendations for SF Contractors?

AT:SF, I wonder if anyone has recommendations for a contractor in SF. I'm relocating from NY and just signed a contract for a Victorian (>1300 sq ft ). We love the house but already have a list of tasks we'd like to tackle asap:

•Remove upstairs carpet and install wood floors - or refinish, if salvageable. It looks like it might have been painted : (
•Custom metal work for 3 window guards. Maybe aluminum. Like to do something interested like the circle pattern on the door in this post.
•Wood fence for the backyard. Circle of slate in the backyard.

The list goes on and on, new kitchen, new mantle, waterproof basement, silver paint on roof, fix open window in attic.... But I'm starting with the three above.

The task themselves aren't earthshaking but finding good contractors in a new town is daunting.

I've tried Angies List but I'm not really finding what I need. Thanks!

-Michael

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Comments (5)

You might try Orecal construction. I know they have a website, but I'm not exactly sure what it is.

We've had excellent luck with Cole Hardware's Referral Service for all kinds of jobs - a new roof, a new water heater.

hiya.
i am an architect in sf. have worked with quite a few residential contractors. if you are interested, send me an email and i will forward their contact information to you. i also have various sub-contractors that i could refer you too, depending on the type of work.
suz@sujodesign.com

Thanks to everyone for your comments. They are much appreciated.

-Michael

You should consider using Yelp -- it's full of reviews on everything in San Francisco. Here's a link to our contractor, who I recommend highly (but he may not take on jobs that are too small):

http://www.yelp.com/biz/terence-mcmahon-construction-san-francisco

Good luck!