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Knowing how difficult it can be to find qualified & reliable home improvement professionals when moving to a new area, this page highlights those home improvement professionals with which Signet Home Inspections has had either firsthand experience working alongside, or has had a reliable referral about.
Cabinetry
Niccum Designs
Curtis Niccum is a true artist whose experience, talent and cabinet making skills have been enlisted to design and build cabinetry for many of the premier homes & businesses in Northern California including the prestigious Tahoe/Truckee area. We had Curtis custom build cabinets for a kitchen remodel we were doing that included integrating old circa 1860s rough-cut floor boards, zinc and cedar countertops and a custom washer/dryer enclosure with a sliding countertop. When all was said and done, it truly was a masterpiece!
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-274-WOOD (9663)
Civil Engineering
Lincoln and Long
Dave Long is a well known structural engineer in the area and is a wealth of information having been involved in many local projects over the years. I personally used him for our historic Grass Valley building and have routinely referred him when there are structural issues that need to be resolved before close of escrow and I always receive great feedback about his knowledge and professionalism.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-273-0503
Driveway Resealing
Steve’s Driveway Resealing
A driveway, like any other component of your house, needs regular maintenance if it is going to stay in good shape. So when my asphalt driveway began to crack last winter and the weeds broke through in spring, I knew it was time to act. Luckily a neighbor had used Steve’s Driveway Resealing with great success and I became the beneficiary of a quality referral that did not disappoint. Steve Aiello proved to be the consummate professional and did an excellent job repairing and resealing my asphalt driveway.
—Foresthill, CA • 530-367-3715
Drywall
Mitch’s Drywall, Inc.
We had Mitch’s Drywall do the sheetrock installation, taping and imperfect smooth texturing for our downtown Grass Valley historic building remodel and they did a superb job! Then when we decided we needed something unique and different to cover a boring concrete block wall, we had owner Mitch Fitzhugh apply an artisan Venetian plaster wall with embedded straw & color, a talent as it turns out that Mitch has had formal training in. It came out better than anyone could have imagined and continues to be a conversation piece to this day.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-273-3038
Electrical
ABT Electric
ABT Electric is getting good reviews these days and judging from our experience with their plumbing side, it would seem to be a good bet that their electric service is just as good.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-272-9120
MEM Electric Inc.
Maynard or “Mo” as everyone calls him, worked with us on a commercial building inspection that included a restaurant with two kitchens, multiple HVAC systems and living space above. Having been a foreman for a large electrical company in Sacramento, we found Mo to be a very knowledgable and capable electrical contractor.
—Smartsville, CA • 530-303-1574
Grass Valley Electric
Brady Pryor is a long standing electrician in the area and has wired many of the commercial buildings in the area and brings a wealth of experience to the table. We used him for several commercial building inspections and have found him to be very knowledgable and professional.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-273-7543
Flooring
Premier Floor Coverings
We hired Premier Floor Coverings to install new wood flooring and carpeting to go with our home remodel and they exceeded all expectations. Their prices were the best in town and their installers were nothing short of great.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-868-4340
General Contractors
Cecil Construction Incorporated
We hired Cecil Construction for a home remodel and found the company to be more than we could have hoped for. Their work was exemplary, Robert & Trent Cecil proved to be great to work with and every one of their employees were awesome!
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-274-1516
H. Dennis Peterson
I met Dennis while inspecting a house built and owned by one of Nevada County’s premier building contractors and Dennis was his top choice for doing work on his million dollar house. After inspecting the house and seeing Dennis’ work, I understand why. High-quality craftsmanship with an incredible attention to detail.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-274-1964
J Christopher Co.
Jim Flaherty is a familiar face at many houses we inspect working on behalf of the buyer to reinvigorate, restore or remodel the property. Jim and his company has garnered a reputation for quality work, competitive prices and a great personality to boot!
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-273-0249
Glass (windows & doors)
Moule Paint & Glass
Moule Paint & Glass has been serving Nevada & Placer Counties for 67 years and has helped us with a variety of glass needs including a new plate glass window for our commercial building to a new 12″ sliding glass door for our home remodel. All with the greatest of professionalism and affordability that comes with a family owned longstanding business.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-273-4643
Hot Water Heating
Pelton’s Solar Service
For over 30 years, Bob Pelton has specialized in solar water heating, radiant heating, water heaters, and pool and spa heating. They have a design and installation department, as well as a full service department and install and service both commercial and residential systems. We have encountered Bob on a number of jobs and have heard nothing but glowing praise at his knowledge and service.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-272-7446
HVAC
All Phase Heating & Air Conditioning
Max and Dorin Bennett have operated this family owned business since 1995 that routinely garners the “Best of Nevada County” accolades. They have installed and serviced countless residential and commercial units throughout Nevada and Placer counties and are one of the top HVAC companies around known for their honesty and integrity.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-274-9955
Log Cabin Consulting, Repairs & Construction
Alpine Blue Log Homes, Inc
I met company founder Lowell Carrel on a log home inspection and was impressed with his extensive knowledge of log home construction, repair, as well as his candor on the various log home manufacturers with their strengths and weaknesses.
—Rocklin, CA • 916-761-4167
Plumbing
Hand Plumbing
Tyler Hand, owner of Hand Plumbing comes highly recommended and started learning the plumbing trade after graduating high school in 2000. He decided in 2008 to start his own company and has never looked back. Tyler does some service work with his specialty being that of remodels and new construction. He is a dedicated business owner making sure he goes above and beyond for each of his client’s needs and wants.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-204-8246
Pool Service
Meadow Vista Pool Service
Chris Bain, a 15-year veteran of the high-tech industry, founded the company as a way to have a greater and more positive impact on the people he serves. Many of Chris’ business and life philosophies are based on the book of Proverbs. Integrity is of utmost importance, and permeates every facet of Meadow Vista Pool Service.
—Meadow Vista, CA • 530-852-2888
Radon Mitigation
NorCal Radon Mitigation
Jordan Heichman is Northern California’s go to guy for radon mitigation and has remediated houses with elevated radon levels that we have tested with great reviews. Not only is he a general contractor, but is highly qualified in radon remediation with guaranteed results that will not break the bank.
—Diamond Springs, CA • 530-621-4052
Roof Repair & Installation
Gold Country Roofing
Founder Stan Smith through his hard work and perseverance has taken Gold Country Roofing from a small one-employee business to a successful employee owned company. Known for their quality work, fantastic employees and excellent customer service, their stellar reputation is well-deserved.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-477-2760
Slate Roofing Company
Owner Randy Voss brings a wealth of roofing experience to the table having owned a large roofing company in Southern California for many years. Tired of the headaches of running a large company, Randy moved to Northern California and now works alone and specializes in small roofing repair jobs. We had him fix a leaking skylight that had been installed incorrectly and he quickly determined the problem, secured matching composition shingles and fixed the leak at a very competitive price.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-477-8028
Spa & Hot Tub Repair
Dave’s Black Diamond Service
Dave Barbe was a referral from another reputable business when I looking for what turned out to be a hard-to-find professional to repair a damaged jetted tub. Dave has proven to be a great resource for all types of spa and hot tub repairs and a great resource for custom spa covers as well.
—Nevada City, CA • 530-575-2322
Stucco Consulting, Repair & Installation
Thomas Burns Plastering, Inc
I met owner Tom Burns as a consultant having to do with a one-coat stucco installation on a house we inspected that had extensive moisture related problems. I found Tom to be a wealth of information on all types of stucco applications and their potential problems including synthetic stucco.
—Yuba City, CA • 530-674-3479
Water Systems
Clearwater Filtration, Treatment & Purification
Pete Dalla-Betta, owner of Clearwater Filtration, Treatment & Purification has a long history of turning not-so-good water into pure drinking water. Having worked in the wastewater engineering business since 2003, Pete is no stranger to the science of water treatment which made him a natural to acquire one of Nevada County’s premiere water treatment companies in 2020. And with the letters Ph.D following his name, Pete is one of the most qualified individuals to consult with concerning your water problems and concerns.
—Grass Valley, CA • (530) 477-7612
Mueller Well Testing
I run into owner Tom Mueller on many home inspections and his company seems to be one of the go-to well inspection companies for many of Nevada County’s top agents.
—Penn Valley, CA • 530-432-3032
Peters’ Drilling & Pump Service
A local family owned and operated business since 1983 and again, one of the go-to well inspection companies for many of Nevada County’s top agents.
—Grass Valley, CA • 530-273-8136
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