I had a very challenging experience working with Daniel Stamatoiu of Horizon Building for a…read morebathroom remodel in 2020. His bid was reasonable, but I found him difficult to trust for numerous reasons, causing me a lot of stress, necessitating my close oversight of his work, and making our many change orders difficult to negotiate. On multiple occasions Daniel misrepresented facts to me, including those related to a) his abilities, b) his material costs, c) availability of materials to meet my specifications. (Item B on that list was particularly glaring - where he tried to charge me $40/piece for heartwood redwood when he was using $11/piece plain old pine/fir! "Oops," he said "I must have misread the Home Depot website." As if an experienced contractor doesn't realize what a 2x4 should cost!?) I can acknowledge that many of our other issues arose from a dry rot issue he had not anticipated in preparing his bid, but it was him who elected not to go into the crawl space during his job walk, resulting in his bid failing to include this issue. Even after I forewarned him of the issue before work started, he elected not to inspect it. He acknowledged a lack of experience dealing with dry rot, but he later assured me that he'd address the problem as part of the job (unfortunately for me this was a verbal agreement, not one in writing). His failure to be forthright about his ability to address wood-destroying fungus meant that the necessary expertise was not brought in and therefore the problem was allowed to propagate and later re-infect portions of the work Daniel performed. On top of it all, much of his finishing work was shoddy at best. Gaps between the baseboards and floor, poorly textured wall paint around a new window (despite repeated request to correct the issue by me over multiple days and multiple failed attempts), a door that does not swing smoothly (again, despite me pointing it out and asking him to address it), a bathroom vanity that is not perfectly level, a window sill plate that was never smoothed so the rough/sharp edge from the manufacturing is glaringly obvious. I was hesitant to post this review because Daniel did claim he would warranty his work. Though I appreciate him coming back out to have a look at the issues he created, this has done me little good in the long run, as his "warranty" has summed about 2-3 hours of labor and did nothing to permanently correct the issues identified.

We had a really great experience with Daniel and Horizon Building, and would definitely recommend…read moreto folks looking for a reasonably priced contractor. In fact, I've already recommended him to a few friends. They renovated two bathrooms for us, and they both look stunning. We were particularly impressed with the quality and service for the cost, and would give him very high marks for value. We could tell when Daniel first came to bid the projects that he was very detail oriented (he was the only one of four that took notes and gave us an itemized bid), and that proved to be both true and helpful. He and his team made sure things were perfect before they were done. Small things came up of course (different batches of grout were slightly different colors, our tiles were too irregular in length to do the tile pattern we wanted and there was some miscommunication around this) but they worked with us to get everything as close to perfect as possible. His brother Andrei lays the tile and his work is really gorgeous. Daniel's also just a really nice guy and a particularly good communicator, getting back to us with answers to questions right away and troubleshooting issues that came up. For example, our stone fabricator cut the back edge of the stone too close to the sink, making it quite difficult to install the faucet, but Daniel found a way to make it work and had a good attitude about it. He and his team were also incredibly considerate in the amount of noise they made, making sure they waited until our baby was awake before doing the really loud stuff. One thing to be prepared for in working with Daniel (rather than a designer/builder team) is that you have take on the project design and materials sourcing yourself. For us this included some complex tile math and finding our own stone fabricator, though he did introduce us to excellent custom cabinet maker (https://millenswoodworking.com/) and shower glass company who we were very happy with. We probably could have used a bit more help knowing when we needed each component to be ready (sometimes they were stalled waiting on pieces), but he and his team were really patient with the delays. They were also very respectful of our time, and overall had wonderful customer service. Would absolutely use Daniel again for projects and wholeheartedly recommend him!

We recently remodeled our home including the kitchen and one bathroom. We tried looking for a local…read morecontractor to complete the job but we couldn't find a reasonable rate or find someone to do the entire job. One would do the kitchen but no floors, another the kitchen but no paint. We eventually looked father out and found Roberto, the owner of the business. He came out, gave us an estimate and not only was the amount fair, he would do everything we needed. Best thing was he was with us during the entire process of choosing and designing our cabinets which we bought from a local business. We removed walls, installed new floors, new paint, he did it all. We are very happy with his work and that's why we had him do one bathroom as well. Very polite, always on time and his work is Amazing. I'll let the pictures do the talking, highly recommend him.

I hired Roberto for my kitchen remodeling. He is very detailed in his work and did an amazing…read morefinishing job. He installed tile backsplash, range hood, crown molding. He also helped me in other minor house repairs. I would always consider him for future projects.

Bogdan repair both bathrooms in my house, and repair the grout and replaced all tiles, he did an…read moreexcellent job, I recommend him.

Bogdan and his team are the best we've worked with to date. Bogdan's direct involvement in his…read moreprojects and his deep expertise (meaning, he actually knows how to do the work) gave us confidence from the quote stage that our project would be done the right way. The team delivered high-quality work with impressive attention to detail (a big issue for us in the past with other contractors), no surprises along the way, and excellent communication throughout. They also treated our home with respect, taping off the work area and thoroughly cleaning up at the end each day. Exactly what you hope for when someone is working on your home. All around great experience. Really glad we finally found our go-to team.

I found Optivest Build through Yelp's project system and one thing that stood out right away was…read moreMoe, the owner, and his responsiveness. Out of the companies that responded through Yelp, he came across as one of the most professional and serious about understanding the project rather than simply giving a quick estimate. He replied quickly to my questions through Yelp and was able to come out in a very reasonable timeframe to evaluate the work and discuss ideas in person. We hired Moe and the Optivest Build team for a decorative pergola/faux balcony repair and replacement project involving redwood, exterior trim work, stucco work, door jamb and casing repairs, sealing, and painting. The contract process was straightforward and I appreciated the flexibility and payment structure based on project milestones rather than everything being front-loaded. After Moe's initial site visit and evaluation, it became clear that a more comprehensive rebuild approach for most of the structure made more sense than piecemeal repairs. Moe explained the long-term benefit of rebuilding the deteriorated portions together rather than replacing isolated components now and potentially dealing with additional mobilization and repair costs again a few years later. I appreciated that he was not simply replacing wood, but also improving areas where the original design appeared to contribute to moisture issues. As the project progressed and portions were opened up, some additional weather and age-related deterioration was uncovered, which led to a few adjustments and additional repair steps along the way. Moe worked with me through options for addressing things as they were discovered and helped walk me through the process and next steps, which reduced some of the stress and uncertainty that can come with larger exterior repair projects. What stood out to me was that Moe stayed involved throughout the project, communicated with me consistently, personally came by to check on things, and had his project manager and crew return when touch-up or punch-list items needed attention. Even as the scope evolved, Moe stayed engaged throughout the project and continued working through follow-up, touch-up, and close-out items professionally. The crew was always polite and respectful of our property, worked hard throughout the project, and the project was fully cleaned up and closed out professionally at the end. No construction project is completely stress-free, but I appreciated that concerns were addressed and that the team worked to make things right when needed. In the end, the pergola turned out looking great, as did the additional trim, stucco, and repair work completed throughout the project. We are happy with the final result and would feel comfortable recommending Moe and Optivest Build to others looking for a responsive and professional contractor. Grateful to Moe and his crew for their job well done.

We wanted to make some changes and adjustments to the new house we were moving in. Moe and his team…read moregave us a lot of good suggestions and helped us to make all ideas we had in mind happen. They can cover any type of work from landscaping, structural framing, electrical and plumbing, up to fine finish work and adjustment. We even had a very large chandelier to be installed on 20 feet ceiling and they helped us with that too. We are planning to work with them to build an ADU. The cost estimate and proposal for the work performed and what is planned for the ADU seems efficient and fair.

What started as a small cosmetic project for our recently purchased home turned into a full home…read morerenovation. We interviewed 5-10 contractors, some referrals and others self sourced and ultimately chose GHI. We spoke to other people who recently had work done and went out to look at an existing project to ensure we had a great fit and we couldn't be happier. Initially we just wanted a little refresh but things spiraled and we ended up renovating every single room - bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry and kitchen, all with GHI. The kitchen renovation specifically was incredible. Ray was highly organized and provided excellent recommendations for structural engineers as we needed to remove some load bearing walls. We reworked the layout of the kitchen (removing an entry door, added an additional wall of cabinets, added a coffee bar area, recessed the ceiling separating the kitchen from dining and widened the doorways for a more open look. We love everything about our new kitchen. GHI was incredible to work with and would recommend to anyone looking at a small or large project!

My family recently were remodeling the kitchen of the house and GHI design helps us a lot !! We…read moreare extremely pleased with the results. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated professionalism and expertise. They took the time to understand the vision of my parents for the remodel and provided thoughtful design suggestions that improved the overall outcome.

We were in an absolutely desperate situation when we found Chris and his team. Our home renovation…read morehad turned into a nightmare -- our previous contractor left our house completely gutted, uninhabitable, and in total disarray. We had lost money, time, and hope. Then, out of nowhere, we came across Chris, and from the very first conversation, he showed compassion, honesty, and genuine care. He couldn't believe what had happened to us and made it his mission to help us get our home and our peace of mind back. Chris and his crew started immediately and went above and beyond in every possible way. Since we were living in the home during construction, he built us a makeshift kitchen, secured areas without windows, and made sure we were comfortable and safe while the remodel was underway. His workmanship and attention to detail were outstanding -- he not only fulfilled our plans but added thoughtful extras, like a beautiful half bath we hadn't even imagined could fit. He stayed within our budget, communicated clearly, and treated our home as if it were his own. Beyond his skill as a contractor, Chris is an exceptional interior designer. His vision and creativity transformed our space into something truly stunning. His team was professional, respectful, and a pleasure to have around every day. After such a terrible experience before, finding Chris felt like a miracle. We can't recommend him and his company highly enough -- they didn't just rebuild our house, they restored our trust and made it a home again.

I would give more stars if I could! Chris and his team at Ruggieri Construction did an amazing job…read moreon our kids'/guest bathroom remodel. From the very first design conversation to the finishing details, they were professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They helped us make smart layout and design choices that completely transformed our small space into a beautiful, functional bathroom. The quality of their work and attention to detail truly stand out. We couldn't be happier with the results and will absolutely use Ruggieri Construction again for future projects. Thank you, Chris and team!

Miguel is one of the most hardworking people I know! He does great work at an affordable price…read more He's honest, respectful and has become a friend of the family. He remodeled the inside of our home in 2020 and just finished making our backyard dreams a reality! He is very communicative and also has a lot of great ideas. He has a talented crew, that does an excellent job keeping things on track. We are so happy with all of his work and will definitely be working with him in the future. Thank you Miguel and team!

I have to disagree about Miguel's work. We hired him to do some backyard work like fix a retaining…read morewall, level some parts of our backyard, and build planter boxes. At first everything was fine. We added on some projects and we paid him accordingly. He asked us to pay him for the rest of the project before completion. Trusting him, we went ahead and paid him. That's when everything changed. He stopped showing up and refused to finish the work we paid him for. Also, his work is shoddy. The retaining wall that he fixed already has cracks. When we told him he lied to us repeatedly saying he will fix it on a certain day. We rearranged our schedule to accommodate him and he never showed up. Finally, he says he's licensed, but he's not. Unfortunately he's a fraud and I would be very careful. We're in the process of pursuing legal action but given he's not licensed we'll see what happens.

Roberto rebuild our front gate. He did some welding to increase the number of bars. He came up with…read morea great design that was simple and elegant. He was good at communicating to me Via Photos And text messages as he was working on it that day. He came here and took the whole gate and all the extra pieces, did the welding, and then he had it all professionally powder-coated -- then he reinstalled it and took the extra time to fine-tune it. We're really happy with our new gate and look forward to using him for many tasks in the future. Roberto is very talented, experienced and a really nice, sweet gentle guy.

This review is long overdue! Roberto came highly recommended to me by a friend…read more I was in the middle of a major remodel to my loft in San Francisco and desperately needed help with a variety of projects in order to finish on time. Roberto saved the day and worked for me for two weeks. He has great attention to detail and was able to handle a variety of tasks, from painting, cabinetry, deck installation, door installation and general carpentry. As new projects come up, I continue to come back and hire Roberto.