5 stars so far, and I hope to come back and update this review when our ADU is complete!…read more This review reflects our experience through the signing of our ADU contract. Construction has not started yet, so I cannot speak to the building process or the finished product. But everything we have experienced so far has been so positive that I felt Preferred Home Builders truly deserves five stars at this stage. After an extremely frustrating experience with a different contractor, I feel compelled to share what we learned for anyone embarking on the ADU journey: do not fall for charlatans, empty promises, lousy sketches, or requests for too much money upfront. Take your time, ask questions, and look for a professional who is willing to invest the time and expertise needed to understand your project before asking you to commit. That is exactly what we found in Nir at Preferred Home Builders. From our very first meeting, Nir has been professional, punctual, courteous, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. Before we signed a contract, and before he even knew whether he would get our business, he invested more than 10 hours of in person meetings with us, in addition to extensive email communication. That level of commitment made a huge impression on us. Our ADU site presents some challenges because of the hilly terrain. Nir took the time to understand those challenges, assess them carefully, and come back to us with thoughtful options rather than making unrealistic promises or glossing over potential complications. Another thing that really impressed us was the level of detail that went into the budgeting process. We completed an extensive questionnaire covering everything from major decisions such as windows and doors to seemingly tiny details, such as how many sconces we wanted by the entrance and whether they should be on the left or right. The result was a remarkably detailed budget that leaves very little, if anything, to be figured out later. After our previous experience, the difference has been night and day. So, at this stage of the process, I cannot recommend Preferred Home Builders highly enough. Nir is clearly at the top of his game, and we are very happy to be working with him. I look forward to coming back to update this review once the ADU is completed, hopefully with another five stars and plenty of pictures to share!

We hired this team for a major structural renovation--adding a loft in our high-ceiling living…read moreroom, building a wet bar underneath it, and replacing our kitchen's back door and window with a beautiful bifold door. (Note: The furniture bar cabinets and library were added later on and were not part of this contractor's project). From start to finish, the entire team was extremely professional, dedicated, and highly skilled. On the very first day we met, Nir helped design a 3D view of the project that perfectly captured exactly what we had envisioned. Throughout the build, we had a weekly walkthrough with Nir to check if we had any questions or concerns, which kept communication incredibly clear. Elba was also an excellent project coordinator who was always available to answer our questions and keep everything on track daily. The construction crew themselves were clearly very experienced and knowledgeable; they followed our approved plans meticulously and were happy to accommodate extra requests along the way. You can truly gauge the quality of their work by the fact that every single city inspector visit passed on the first try--nothing ever had to be rescheduled or redone because everything was built perfectly to plan. Additionally, all of the finishes--from the drywalling to the trim work and paint--were done with high-quality materials and top-tier craftsmanship. Overall, it was a great experience, and we highly recommend them!

William head of Dream Home Renovations is by far the fairest, most competent, most ethical, most…read moreresponsive Contractor I have ever encountered. His prices are fair. His response time is very fast. His quality of work is outstanding. He is an ethical professional that's takes pride in his very good work. I highly recommend Dream Home Renovations.

We used Dream Home Renovations for our entire house remodel and they took great care of us. They…read morewere very helpful in assisting with what materials looked good together and not to the point where it felt like you lost vision of what you dreamed of. I especially appreciated the transparency in pricing for materials used for our home. I loved the service and how easy it was to talk to the employees when I had concerns. I always recommend Dream Home Renovations whenever I'm asked about general contractors.

Had a wonderful experience with Cavalier doing a pretty big kitchen renovation. Cabinet refacing,…read morenew counters, and all new appliances. Needed to rewire gas lines and run more electricity as well. Sharon and his whole team were great! They are very easy to work with and everything was low stress. I received multiple quotes to do everything in pieces, and Sharon came in and was more affordable and more knowledgeable. He was always there to answer every question and someone from the team was always able to walk me through every process and give great design and construction advice. They were incredibly fast, while keeping it clean. Any minor hiccup was addressed quickly and smoothly, and most importantly on budget. Already recommended them to friends who inquired about a renovation. A great choice to feel supported through the whole renovation process. Love them!

Cavalier Builders did a beautiful job on my JADU. These guys really go above and beyond. Their…read moreprofessionalism, quality of work, and the materials they choose are excellent. You can tell they take great pride in what they do and actually care about their clients. I like that they're a family-run business as well. This was my first attempt at investing in a rental income property and was very nervous about finding the right contractors to do the job well, for a fair price. I received several other quotes, but so glad I chose CB. David Moshe was my main contact there. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and straightforward about what needed to be done and where potential problems might be. From day one, everything went smoothly and efficiently. I was given a clear work timeline and payment schedule. Was informed about each step as they progressed. It was a tremendous amount of work to be completed in 3 months, which they did. David was patient and understanding with my many requests and questions, and immediately solved any issues that came up. Wish I knew all the names of the crew as well. They were all highly skilled, professional, and respectful of my property. I wouldn't hesitate to use Cavalier Builders for future projects and highly recommend them as well.

I will be taking this business off of my list forever. They can't take no for an answer, and…read morecontinue to make unwanted solicitations via my do not call number. If you're hearing too much from them, call and ask for Justin to take you off the list.

From the owner: You dream it, we build it! We manage and execute your remodeling and design visions so you don't…read morehave to! less stress, more time to relax and enjoy the process. We specialize in building, designing, and remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, home and outdoor spaces with your vision in mind.

We hired Way To Go Builders to do a backyard and pool remodel -- new pavers, pool resurfacing with…read moremini-pebble, new coping and tile, a curved stucco seat wall to hide our pool shed, pathway makeover with stepping stones and turf, and landscape lighting throughout. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Our project manager Tamir was exceptional -- responsive, organized, and clearly invested in the quality of the work. He kept the job moving at a surprisingly fast pace and promptly resolved issues as they arose. Pricing was competitive -- we got multiple estimates and Way To Go came in reasonable without cutting corners. You can see it in the finish quality: the stonework is clean, the tile on the curved bench is precise, and the side yard pathway turned out better than we imagined. Our pool cleaner gave high praise on the resurfacing work when he arrived for the first cleaning! Highly recommend for anyone looking to transform their outdoor space -- quality work, fair pricing, and a timeline that'll surprise you.

Way to Go Builders revamped our driveway, replastered our pool and built for us a stunning bench…read moreand fire pit. We enjoyed working with their creative team to design a space for us; Gadi and his crew were professional, knowledgable, kind and available. Way to go brought our vision to life in a timely fashion and for that we are very grateful.

Choosing a contractor to redo both our primary bathroom and guest bathroom was daunting! I met with…read moreseveral contractors to gather a few quotes. When Debra came over from TRX, we immediately felt like this was a match. TRX was the highest bid, but we felt like we were in the best hands already after our consultation. Debra was open to ideas we had, he made thoughtful suggestions already, was knowledgeable about the industry/work to be done, seemed motivated by the project and gave my dog attention :) v important. She followed up when she said she would. Fast forward ~5 months, we have 2 beautiful new bathrooms! The whole team was really engaged in our project, they involved us in every decision, kept us updated with clear communication, everyone was so friendly and beyond talented.

My project was remodeling a kitchen, and electrical upgrades to enable conversion to an induction…read morerange. After meeting with several contractors, I decided to hire TRX Builders for my home in Redwood City, they had been referred by a neighbor. Danny and Debra had the best value quote, not the highest or the lowest but what really gained my confidence was that the crew came out to confirm that a wall I wanted removed was not a load bearing wall, before making the proposal. My project was executed in record time we upgraded the electrical power to enable the induction range was a challenge. Initially, before the project began, Danny and Debra explained to me various ways this could be done and what the codes required. The team had to redo the wiring in several places, which required opening the ceilings in the laundry room and hallways. It was a lot of work but came in on budget and the impacted areas were left looking new! Danny and Debra were regularly on site and in regular communication with me, always checking to see that things were done to my satisfaction. The construction crew were all very professional and great at their crafts. TRX Builders went above and beyond to make sure that the project looked great and functioned well, including painting areas that I hadn't foreseen would need to be addressed.

Fair, honest, and trustworthy. They showed up on time, explained the plan, and stuck to it. The…read moreprice matched the estimate, no surprises. Communication was clear the whole way. The work area was left clean. You can tell they take pride in what they do and stand behind it. I would hire them again and recommend them to neighbors who want solid work and straight answers. Good people who really do the job right

We had a great experience with Goldenline's installation of steps along our driveway. They are very…read moreeasy to work with, accept changes well and discuss each stage of the project thoroughly. This is our second project with Goldenline and will easily consider them for our next project.

It was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. He was recommended by a former employee, and I…read morewas told he had extensive experience in painting and could meet a very tight timeframe. He painted over electronics, lied about his capabilities, and the list goes on. Please, at all costs, stay away.

Under no circumstances should you hire this company. This was the absolute worst experience of my…read morelife. I hired Dennis from a referral from a roofing company. He did some drywall repair work at my mothers house and I then referred him to my condo buildings HOA. He did some minor things there and came off as a GC. We then hired him to do a concrete project because he fast talked us into believing he was knowledgeable and had vendors that worked for him. During that project he singlehandedly annoyed everyone in the building. Aside from the fact that he talks and BS's way too much he makes uncomfortable comments and remarks and makes owners feel very uneasy. As if all that wasn't enough, he kept trying to add in extras and hike up our bills. Before all of this was really coming to light I had contracted him to do some more work at my mothers house because he was able to beat the competing bids I had and I stupidly figured I could tolerate his annoying demeanor. BIG MISTAKE. He promised the job would be completed in 3.5 weeks. IT WAS OVER 10 WEEKS. He proceeded to hire random people to do jobs he said he was able to do. He harassed me over and over for upfront payments when the work was not being completed. Weeks at a time would go by with no shows, late appearances, etc. He made a complete mess and did not clean any of it up, he did not complete the job he was paid to do, he also caused a scene in front of my home with one of his "employees" screaming and making threats and proceeded to yell and scream in the house frightening my daughter and her friend who were doing homework. He also did not pay his "employees" who worked on my mothers home. Anyway I can go on and on but you get it.

Tom was very professional definitely knew what he was talking about and we knew after he explained…read moreeverything that we would have no hidden costs or surprises

Tom is very knowledgeable about ADUs and floor planning. He guided us through every step of our ADU…read moreproject and was always responsive and available when we had questions. He never hesitated to jump on a call to discuss important matters and make sure everything was moving in the right direction. I would definitely recommend this company!

We first hired Eden Builders for a remodel about 11 years ago (reviewed on Yelp). Oren was our…read moreproject lead then, and we made sure he was our lead this time around too. This remodel was bigger than the first job. It wasn't easy because there were many funny little issues in addition to the significant problems needing to be fixed. From the start, they made sure to go over every single detail and explain what each choice would mean. We weren't the easiest clients this time around because we changed our minds so many times, but it was never a problem. They were kind and patient throughout, and always had good workarounds for every issue, just like with the project 11 years ago. The job just concluded last week, and the work is top notch. I cannot express how much I hate doing this kind of project, but Oren and Eden Builders made this as tolerable as can be. Hopefully, it's not going to be anytime soon, but the next project will be with Eden Builders too. Thanks Oren and team for another amazing job.

Oren and his crew did a fantastic job on the extensive remodel of our home in Santa Monica! They…read morewere highly skilled, hard working, and stuck to the schedule. We recommend them highly and would use them again for any future projects.