Nor-Cal Home Improvements reviews
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The Verdict
Nor-Cal Home Improvements handles big home projects with unusual care. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found the same pattern: Tim and his crews show up fast, finish on schedule, and fix problems other contractors left behind. One homeowner's garage was demolished in a car accident. Tim gave an estimate the next day that came within $100 of the insurance payout, squeezed the job into a packed schedule, and finished early with everything lined up perfectly for the follow-up garage door install. Sixteen reviewers specifically called out workmanship quality. We noticed crews covering artificial grass with tarps during a patio job, texturing drywall to match existing walls, and chasing down window manufacturers over leaks seven years after the original install. The company doesn't stop at completion. Two years after a closet remodel, the crew came back to fix damage the homeowner caused installing their own laminate flooring. No charge. (Who does that?) Eleven reviews mention project management strengths, with Heather coordinating utility hookups and Gene walking inspectors through clean electrical panel work. A few solar customers reported communication gaps and unfinished drywall repair, so you'll want clarity on scope before signing. But if you need a contractor who'll personally inspect every window seal years later and still pick up the phone, this is one of the safer bets in the region.
If you're comparing purely on price, you may find a lower quote elsewhere. But if you want an installer who'll come back unprompted to fix a warped slider door seven years after the original job, the premium is worth it.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Les spent weeks collecting bids for solar on his Yuba City home and ran into a lot of misinformation and high-pressure tactics before he landed on Nor Cal. He trusted Tim from the first meeting because Tim was blunt and clear about what the company would install and how much it would cost, and that trust held up through the whole project. Heather kept him posted at every step, coordinating the schedule and smoothing out logistics, while Gene and his installation crew showed up on time, worked courteously, and left the property clean. A few typical installation snags popped up, but Gene walked him through the issues, proposed fixes, and kept the job moving. When the building inspector came by, he glanced at the electrical panels, smiled, and signed off — solid, professional work. Heather then handled the PGE hookup without a hitch. Now the system produces more electricity than Les uses and PGE is crediting him for the surplus, which is the detail that really sticks: straightforward sales, attentive coordination, and a finished system that immediately began delivering measurable value.
Four years ago Bob T. hired Tim and his crew to replace the roof on their house; the team worked meticulously, fixed a long-standing garage leak that other roofers couldn’t, and left the roof and gutters looking pristine. When his wife accidentally backed into the garage early last month—tearing out 2–3 feet of drywall and siding on two sides and wrecking the garage door—she thankfully walked away unhurt, and Bob’s first call was to Tim. Tim showed up the next day with an estimate; only two other companies even responded and both couldn’t start for 6–10 weeks. About a week later the insurance adjuster’s figure landed less than $100 from Tim’s number, a level of accuracy that stood out to Bob. Tim said the repair would take three days, squeezed the job in, and began 17 days after the accident. He and Jordan moved quickly, finished ahead of schedule, and handled heavy, homemade 24-inch shelving that had to be ripped out. Because Tim lined everything up precisely, a new garage door and railings went on the very next day without a hitch, and gutters followed two days later — the whole sequence showing tight coordination and attention to detail rather than just a quick fix.
Jeremy E. has used Tim and his crew on projects for the family for about seven years, starting with a full window installation on their ranch-style home. He walked away impressed by the original installation — the price, workmanship and attention to detail set a high bar from the start. When Tim returned years later, he discovered a leak and a warped sliding door that weren’t his work; rather than shrug it off, he contacted the manufacturer and arranged a replacement door to be installed before Jeremy even hired him or Tim knew the scope of the next project. He then climbed back onto the roof and personally inspected every window seal and checked for dry rot — follow-up work the family had never seen from paid contractors. For the new round of work they requested quotes for solar, a patio cover, insulation, garage doors, an outdoor-kitchen remodel and concrete staining; he delivered professional, timely estimates that came in lower than other contractors the family had used. Over the years Tim built out garage storage cabinets for Jeremy’s in-laws, remodeled a bathroom, and completed projects for multiple friends — solar, fire pits, windows and an entertainment area — so referrals,
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Serving customers for 14 years
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What You Can Expect
Four years ago Bob T. hired Tim and his crew to replace the roof on their house; the team worked meticulously, fixed a long-standing garage leak that other roofers couldn’t, and left the roof and gutters looking pristine. When his wife accidentally backed into the garage early last month—tearing out 2–3 feet of drywall and siding on two sides and wrecking the garage door—she thankfully walked away unhurt, and Bob’s first call was to Tim. Tim showed up the next day with an estimate; only two other companies even responded and both couldn’t start for 6–10 weeks. About a week later the insurance adjuster’s figure landed less than $100 from Tim’s number, a level of accuracy that stood out to Bob. Tim said the repair would take three days, squeezed the job in, and began 17 days after the accident. He and Jordan moved quickly, finished ahead of schedule, and handled heavy, homemade 24-inch shelving that had to be ripped out. Because Tim lined everything up precisely, a new garage door and railings went on the very next day without a hitch, and gutters followed two days later — the whole sequence showing tight coordination and attention to detail rather than just a quick fix.
Jeremy E. has used Tim and his crew on projects for the family for about seven years, starting with a full window installation on their ranch-style home. He walked away impressed by the original installation — the price, workmanship and attention to detail set a high bar from the start. When Tim returned years later, he discovered a leak and a warped sliding door that weren’t his work; rather than shrug it off, he contacted the manufacturer and arranged a replacement door to be installed before Jeremy even hired him or Tim knew the scope of the next project. He then climbed back onto the roof and personally inspected every window seal and checked for dry rot — follow-up work the family had never seen from paid contractors. For the new round of work they requested quotes for solar, a patio cover, insulation, garage doors, an outdoor-kitchen remodel and concrete staining; he delivered professional, timely estimates that came in lower than other contractors the family had used. Over the years Tim built out garage storage cabinets for Jeremy’s in-laws, remodeled a bathroom, and completed projects for multiple friends — solar, fire pits, windows and an entertainment area — so referrals,
Nancy brought Nor Cal Home Improvements in last week to install solar panels and replace two windows on her house. She watched Tim’s crew work for two days through humidity and gusty wind, handling the installations with steady competence and a respectful, kind manner. They answered every question without complaint, kept a sense of humor, and stayed upbeat the whole time — the combination of skill and attitude made the job feel effortless. She wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again; what stuck with her most was how calm and professional the team remained even in difficult conditions, which made the company easy to trust.