Scott Amarant and his team have done bathroom and kitchen remodeling at our home in Pleasanton and our vacation home. We have been extremely satisfied with the projects they have completed. Martha McNally has been the interior design planner and she is an expert and absolute dream to work with. We highly recommend Amarant Design & Build for any remodeling projects you may have. read more

We are extremely pleased with our beautiful new bathrooms! We found out about Amarant Design and Build through a referral and could not have been happier. From start to finish Scott Amarant and his team including Stacy, Travis, and all their workers were wonderful to work with. Their attention to detail is second to none. Their suggestions were innovative and they listened and worked with all of our suggestions and requests. From the beginning design to the finished project, the team that worked on our home were outstanding. On top of that they are just great people to work with. Thank you for a fantastic transformation! We highly recommend Amarant Design and Build. read more

Scott and his team were amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better contractor. They were very attentive to what we wanted out of our project and also made recommendations based off their own experiences. When the project was finished, it completely exceeded our expectations. read more

We contacted this company to begin a kitchen remodel. You have to be persistent to get a reservation, but we found it was well worth the wait. It did not take long to get an appointment. At the design center it was really a great experience. They have tons of things to look at and the project manager there was very friendly and helpful. The big advantage of this company is that it is a single-point-of-contact. That is, you don't need to go to other places to buy the supplies it's all done here. read more

I used Amarant to handle the design/build of a patio area converted to an office. Scott, the owner, started the process and then handed it off to his team. I thought the crew was top notch and respectful across the board. Professional, courteous and really wanting to make sure they did things right. Projects like this take time and coordination, so there are mistakes at times, but that's when they really shined. Chris, the project manager, and his team went above and beyond. read more

The staff is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. We love the addition they completed for our home.

Scott Amarant and his team are exemplary. From the initial interview and scope of proposed kitchen extension/remodel and bedroom/bathroom remodel, everyone through each part of the project was a pleasure to work with. Our only regret is not having found these guys earlier and had them do all our prior projects. Scott and his team were committed to the project. Their bid was competitive and affordable, and the project was within budget and on time. Scott didn't try to up-sell unnecessary accessories, and in fact talked me out of a top-of-the-line sink in favor of a much more affordable alternative. Don't get me wrong, services aren't cheap, but Scott is exceptionally fair, and the ultimate value comes with a great delivery of product and peace of mind. My continued thanks to Martha, whom created wonderful design samples and was so easy to work with to convey the vision of the new kitchen. I highly recommend Amarant and his team for any remodel or new construction project, big or small. read more

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We had the joy of meeting and working with Scott Amarant these last few days from Amarant Design for bathroom work in our home. He is incredibly smart and goes step by step in the area of the construction work we needed done around our house. Scott is incredibly knowledgeable, a man of integrity, faith and someone we would hire again in a heart beat in the future. He also gave me some much needed and overseen tips on my end. Overall it was an excellent experience. If you need design work or general work done around your home, stop looking and give Scott at Amarant Designs a call. Literally, no need to look anymore, just pick up the phone and call him. We appreciate you Scott and all of the work you've put forth for our family. You've been an absolute blessing to work with. read more

4.5 Stars My wife and I hired Amarant to remodel out kitchen and dining area. The kitchen and dining were originally three small rooms and our remodel had the walls removed to create a large, open-style kitchen and dining area in a transitional design style. After a brief phone call with Scott Amarant, both he and Mary Kate scheduled a time to stop by for a walk through, so they could provide us with an estimate of the cost. We were impressed with their professionalism and input during the walk through. Soon thereafter we were provided with a line item preliminary budget. We appreciated the transparency of their budget, as it helped us determine where we want to spend money and where we wanted to pull back. After reviewing other bids, we decided to move forward with Amarant. After a thorough meeting at Amarant's showroom to select cabinets and materials, we were provided with another, more-detailed quote. Unfortunately, the quote significantly deviated from the previously provided quote. We were told that they had underestimated the amount of cabinets we would need when they prepared the first quote. This was frustrating to say the least and it required that we scale back on other aspect of the remodel. That said, after working with Amarant on finishes, we were able to bring the revised quote down to a competitive level. During the remodel, we found the team, including Mary Kate and Benny, to be particularly responsive and professional during our interactions. Mary Kate always provided progress reports prior to the payment date and was open to reducing the amount of payment due when the progress reports didn't reflect the work done. Benny was available to walk us through the progress of the remodel and answer any questions or address any concerns we had. Perhaps the biggest problem with the remodel dealt with the cabinets. We had gone with a company that Amarant recommended and had an existing relationship with. Unfortunately, a majority of the cabinets came cracked or chipped (damage that occurred when fabricated and during transit). As a result, we had to re-order a majority of our cabinets two or three additional times. This resulted in significant delays. The 2-3 months remodel ended up taking 5-6 months. Of course, the problems with the cabinets wasn't a result of Amarant and they worked with us to ensure that quality cabinets were delivered and installed. However, we did go with a company that Amarant recommended to us. After our problems with the cabinet company, Amarant stopped its professional relationship with the company and found another company. In the end, we were pleased with Amarant's work on our remodel. Our kitchen and dining area came out better than we could have expected. Amarant always made sure that we were happy with their progress and would go back and fix anything that we felt wasn't correct. Furthermore, what we really appreciate about Amarant is their lifetime warranty. They guarantee their work for life. So if anything that they installed ever has a problem, they will come back and fix it, for free. After our remodel was finished, some of the work settled and shifted, as is to be expected. Amarant came back and fixed a few cracks that formed and touched up caulking that had separated along some seams. We will be remodeling our bathrooms in the coming years and we will be reaching out to Amarant for quotes. read more

Scott and his team are amazing. They took our idea, gave us suggestions to improve on it, then put it into action. Our house came out beyond expectations. Martha was our designer and she made making decisions easy. Josh, our lead builder was great to work with. If you are looking to do work on your home I highly recommend Scott and his team. I talked to people who had nothing but problems with their remodels. We did not experience any of this. read more

Pros: 1) you get a designer and a contractor who work together seamlessly all in one. 2) Martha=wonderful designer. She has suggestions that saved me over $6,000 (she suggested never buying a oven/microwave combination - I was able to get double ovens and used by current $100 microwave and saved a lot of money!), but is willing to work with your style and understands your needs and aesthetic. She is essentially designer and keeps timeline in check. 3) finished on time. They gave me 5 months to finish my kitchen. They finished in 3 months. 4) Frequent communication. I need to know what's going on. Martha met with me not only in person every week, but constantly through email 5) Josh the foreman. Kept my home incredibly neat with minimal dust - very much appreciated b/c I have a 3 year old. 6) Benny- that man will stay as long as job is done, despite being manager of multiple projects. Stepped up and did our brick when brick guy never came. Cons: 1) Though Amarant's immediate team (Martha, Josh, Scott) are incredible, it goes with this type of business that their subcontractors are sometimes very unreliable. Not unusual, as I have had this experience before with subcontractors. But after Martha deals with them, they certainly get their act together . Countertop people Consentino kept dropping the ball and rescheduling - after Martha gave them an earful, countertop *viola* appeared and installed the next day! HVAC guys and brick guy were also giving us the run around- but Amarant eventually solved the problem. 2) Expensive. Expect to pay a lot. However, it seems you get what you pay for. County inspections were a breeze, likely b/c Amarant knows what they are doing and what's legal and not. They also come back and fix whatever it is that needs to be fixed to your liking. I messed a cabinet door shortly after project was done and Josh came by with a new door free of charge - thanks Martha and Josh! Thank you Amarant for working with me for my "Steampunk-Apothecary" themed kitchen! read more

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I chose Amarant Design and Build to design and draw the plans for an addition to our home. Scott Amarant and his team are really great to work with and very helpful throughout the entire design/permit process. We are looking forward to seeing this project jump off of the paper and into our back yard. Thanks to Scott, Patrick and all of the Amarant team. Worth every penny. read more

I am a local Real Estate agent and Scott's company was recommended to me through a fellow agent. I had a client that needed to sell his home in the Alamo hills but had extensive dry rot all over the home. Scott and his team worked many hours and got the job done. Not only did they get the job done, but the quality of workmanship was amazing. They took care of all the materials, permits, and other issues that needed to be addressed. I am going to use him for my kitchen remodel. I would recommend his team any time. Karlyn Hunt, JRockcliff Realtors read more

I have referred several of my patients to Scott Amarant for kitchen remodels and they have been more than completely satisfied! For obvious reasons, when you refer a business to another person you are putting your reputation on the line also. I have complete confidence in Scott and his team of professionals. My patients actually liked him more after the remodel! How many contractors have that happen. He was on time and on budget just as he promised. On a personal note, I have know Scott Amarant for several years and can attest that he a man of his word and is full of integrity. I have no problem referring him to anyone because his work and work ethic is way above par. read more

Written by my husband Frank After moving into our home it became apparent that the kitchen remodel would be a big project. Not knowing where to begin we asked Tony from Direct Sales Floors in Danville if he knew anyone. His first and only suggestion was Scott Amarant. Seeing as how Tony and his team did amazing work installing our hardwood floors and carpet we called Scott right away. Scott and Martha were an absolute pleasure to work with. We came up with a design plan and budget that fit our needs and the results blew us away. The entire team - Adam, Geno, Jose, Benny, and of course Scott and Martha, were professional, warm, and honest. Any small issues that came up were handled immediately and all delays were caused by my wife and I. Did I mention how patient they were? It took over a month and several trips to see Russ at Western Tile Design Center (recommended by Martha) before we could agree on a backsplash. Martha specifically was always patient, always understanding, and always available. She brought up little details that we never even considered and her suggestions made the kitchen more...complete (if that makes sense). I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing kitchen. Thanks guys. read more

We had our washing machine on the second floor overflow while we were out of the house and we had water damage. After we had the area dried out over several days Scott and his team fixed the drywall in our entryway and put our home back in per accident condition. . They we're very professional and courteous. I love their motto. On time on budget or your money back! Luckily for us they were both. read more

We moved back into our home two months ago and are thrilled. We remodeled the whole house: 3 bathrooms, the kitchen, all new windows and outside doors, and a 300 square foot addition that included the removal of a bearing wall. I had heard nightmares of remodeling. Our project came in only 10% over budget and that was because we added to the list. I really didn't have a clear idea of the finishes we wanted and Martha patiently walked us through the process. So many decisions! But we ended up with something we love. I waited to write this to see their follow up. With not too long of a punch list, Amarant has been very responsive to fix each little detail. I think ten months of remodeling and we are all still friends says it all. I highly recommend Amarant Design and Build if you want to work with professionals who can be trusted and have a relatively stress-free remodel. read more

Our guest bath needed an update so, since Amarant had already done our Master bath a couple of years ago, we hired them to do this one as well. So happy we did! From the bidding process to the cleanup when the job was done, it went smoothly, quickly and to our complete satisfaction. read more

We worked with Amarant Designs to update our 20 year old kitchen. I highly recommend this company. Martha was wonderful to work with and helped us to select finishes to get the look we wanted while staying within our budget. Once the work started, communication was great and the crews showed up on time and were very professional. I really appreciated that they did their best to minimize the dust and they cleaned up after themselves everyday. There were no surprise expenses and all was as quoted. Without hesitation, Amarant will be my company of choice for any of our future remodeling needs. read more

Scott and his team are the best!!!! I work with many General Contractors and there are very few that touch what Amarant Design can do. As a painting contractor we come in at the end of the job, and hear all of the complaints that the client has about the general contractor. Scheduling subs, ordering materials, and balancing the desires of the customer are not easy, and many times there is a disconnect. Amarant is the only Design and Construction firm that I have never heard a single complaint from their customers. I don't think anyone is perfect, but these guys are as close as you can get. Its not easy being in construction, lots of guys will promise you the world to get the contract for that initial payment, leaving you high and dry when it comes to delivering. Not with Amarant, they are the real deal! read more

Scott and his team are the BEST! It is such an advantage to have the same person that designs your vision for your home, coordinate the building of it. Amarant Design and Build has completed my remodel, my parents', and my friends. Scott helps guide you through the process and is direct with feedback. There is no one better in the East Bay! read more

Similar to Jen G. below, I made a call to set up a consult with Amarant on July 25, 2014. I spoke with reception and detailed my project (master bath remodel in Pleasanton). The woman I spoke with indicated that the projects are parted out to the appropriate designer (some do kitchens, some do bathrooms) and that the bathroom designer would return the call. Still waiting. Obviously we wouldn't be willing to do business with them anymore. read more

Scott Amarant and his team of professionals are top notch in their trade. They do what they say on time and on budget - no games, no cost add ons unless the scope changes. I recently saw a large residential job Scott completed in Walnut Creek and the client was ecstatic with the end result and could not stop raving about Amarant Design and Build. In fact, the client walked me through his entire house in proud fashion. I recommended Scott to my father a couple weeks ago. My father is getting his house ready to sell and needed an outside wood beam repaired. A very small job and small dollars but Scott took care of it. My father and I are much appreciative. read more

"On time and on budget, or your money back": that is the commitment Scott Amarant enters into with his clients. While exceptional, this clause pales compared to the artistic solutions Scott offers as part of all his designs. I have seen a number of his projects before and after pictures that demonstrate his innate talent, practical and imaginative solutions for any remodeling he commits to. No doubt that is why his colleagues, roofer, floor, paint and real estate brokers rate Amarant Construction as one of the best in its field. read more

When I undertook my kitchen renovation project, I was interested in finding a construction firm that could provide me with insights on various design considerations; advice and guidance with respect to the selection of cabinets, appliances, lighting, granite counter tops and flooring; designing the project to meet my budget requirements to be relied upon to to deliver a high quality, visually appealing, remodeled kitchen within my time constraints. It has been a real pleasure working with the Amarant team over the past several weeks to undertake and complete a kitchen renovation project that has far exceeded my expectations. The Amarant employees work as a team of professional craftsmen who take personal interest interest in your project; work with you to insure a common understanding of your requirements; provide extremely useful inputs and suggestions to the scope of the project and combine their experience, craftsmanship and project management capabilities to complete your project on time, within your budget, with minimum disruptions and delivering a finished product that even impresses your curious neighbors! I would certainly recommend using the facilities and talents of the Amarant team for any remodel or new construction project. read more

Scott Amarant and his team are experts in their respective fields. If anyone has not had the pleasure of working with Scott or seen his showroom they are truly missing out on quality and service second to none. read more

We first used Amarant Design and Build to do some termite work at our home. I was so impressed with their work and attention to detail that when we moved and our kitchen needed to be remodeled I knew who to call. From conception to finished product you can't find a better company. Scott, Martha and their fantastic crew are a pleasure to work with. Scott is a wealth of information and has an amazing eye for design. Martha is simply fabulous and is with you every step of the way. She is always ready to help in any situation. The crew is the best I have ever seen. Not only is their attention to detail the best in the business and they are always willing to go above and beyond for their client. When my son got married this past June and I had family coming back to the house after the wedding, the crew (mainly Jose) stayed late to make sure our kitchen would be as complete as possible. He even fed the family dog before he left. Not only have they remodeled our kitchen, which is the dream kitchen I have always wanted, but also our 1/2 bath which turned out beautifully. We still have other projects that need to be done and I won't hesitate to use them once again. I highly recommend Amarant Design and Build to those who are looking for a company that has integrity, high standards and the ability to make your remodel dreams a reality. read more

We just finished a major master bath/bedroom remodel, and couldn't be happier with Amarant. They were on time, on budget, and the quality of their work was outstanding. We got involved with them early in the design process, and are glad we did. We had an idea of what we wanted in mind, but it is more difficult than we thought to translate our vision into a concrete plan. Fortunately, Mary Kate, their designer, is a great mind reader. We chose a granite which, though gorgeous, turned out to be hard to coordinate with. Mary Kate was up to the challenge. What we have now is even better than what we envisioned when we started the project. This was a major remodel. We took our large master bath down to the studs and completely reconfigured it, removing the tub and shower, moving the vanities, and adding a large walk-in shower. We also removed an unused fireplace in the master bedroom. Mario, who was in charge of the day to day construction, was a master. Great quality, easy to have around. They were here every day and, unlike other contractors we have dealt with in the past, there was no wasted time, no time waiting for something unanticipated to be taken care of. It was tightly planned and scheduled, and Benny, our project manager, kept it all moving like clockwork. Although my office was above ground zero, there was no disruption to my work other than the inevitable sounds of construction. They kept the site clean, cleaned up after themselves, and did any necessary touch up as they went along. There were days when, but for the sounds coming from that corner of the house, you wouldn't know someone was there. As with any construction, there are always punch list items, and they came back and took care of them exactly when they said they would. I had been stalling my husband on this project for three years, because I couldn't face the disruption we experienced on our last major remodel in 2006. If I had known it would go this smoothly, I would have done it years ago. We had been talking about the remodel with friends for years and have recommended Amarant to everyone who asked about it. I don't hesitate to recommend them, and though I think this was our last major interior project (the yard is next - yuk!) I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. read more

For the first impression that I have so far, I would not recommend this company. I called and left a clear voice message with my contact information and emailed the address that is listed on their website over 48 hours ago. No response. Called again and no answer. read more

My husband and I interviewed several design-and-build firms before choosing Amarant Design to convert our living room and kitchen into a great room. Scott Amarant is a design genius (truly), who quickly assessed the space, our desires, and our patterns of activity to develop a plan that was completely out-of-the-box and absolutely perfect. Similarly, in her custom design of windows and cabinetry, Martha McNally found ingenious ways to accommodate all our whims while maintaining our budget. The construction was accomplished by an in-house team of superb craftsmen who were tidy, personable, and generally enjoyable to have around. Daily on-site management was provided by Benny Garcia, who, when he wasn't on site, always answered his phone. We felt very well taken care of. It's been a year since the work was done and we still have that "pinch me!" feeling. If I had anything left to renovate, I would hire Amarant Design again in a heartbeat. read more

Scott, Martha and Benny remodeled 2 1/2 bathrooms. They provided very good advice and kept us from making mistakes, offered great ideas, were on time, kept our budget in mind, and were patient and flexible. They also helped us solve strange construction problems. We were very happy with their work. I highly recommend them. read more

We were installing a vinyl floor in one of Danville apartment accounts and when we removed the underlament we found a large amount of dryrot, so I called Amarant, they came out the same day I called them, gave the qoute on-site, and started and completed the work that same weekend. I value my clients so when I refer to someone outside my company like Amarant I really have to trust them. Amarant came and delivered!!! read more

Scott and the team at Amarant spent five months at my house doing a major remodel. Every room in my home was touched in some way from crown molding to completely gutting my kitchen and master bath. My husband and i couldn't be happier. The design team listened to what we wanted and gave us more than we asked for. The members of the construction team were considerate, professional, and genuinely concerned about giving us exactly what we wanted, on time, and with quality. I interviewed three different builders before i selected Amarant, and it was the best choice i could have made. We regret nothing. read more