I hired Mark for a medium-sized remodeling project (about 6 weeks) . He provided a low estimate…read morecompared to other bids. He then said that his workers were all covered by Worker's Comp, among other benefits, and that he paid a fair wage, and that he was the most ethical contractor in the industry, resulting in his workers' being highly productive and efficient leading to shorter project times. This sealed the deal for me. Furthermore, he claimed that the extra 30% or so that he was billing for his workers, was due of the worker's comp insurance, which only he provided to his workers (as opposed to the many unscrupulous other contractors that were around). As a property owner, you could be held liable for workers' injuries if the contractor did not carry worker's comp, and so, I agreed to Mark's deal. Within a few days, Mark had exceeded the estimate he had quoted, and was very difficult to get hold of. Furthermore, his workers would come and go at all times of the day (between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm) and I simply lost track of how many "cooks" were in the kitchen. As of last count, I noticed some 15+ names on the invoices, and some would appear for a couple of hours, and then disappear. But Mark would send me invoices claiming that his workers spent the entire day at the property - which was simply untrue. Mark would not be interested in even listening to me or investigating my grievances. Instead, he would brag that he did me a big favor by accepting my project, and that he typically only did multi-million dollar gigs, and not pittances like mine. Long story short, the project budget exceeded the estimate by more than 100%. Mark became extremely aggressive and feisty, and it was impossible to work or reason with him. I hired a Private Investigator to find out who this person really was -- like a Dr. Jekyl Mr. Hyde. Turns out that he had been sued for fraud, but more importantly, the whole worker's comp, fairness, ethical contractor, and so on, charade, was ALL ONE BIG LIE. It also appears that Mark may have left the Better Business Bureau due to bad reviews and that he may have hired a reputation defending company to increase his Yelp reviews to 5 stars by questionable tactics. Good Guy Builders license has been suspended for Worker's Comp violations and is under investigation. After my PI reported this, I found on the CSLB site: "License is under suspension for failure to comply with Workers Comp. A workers´ compensation certificate or exemption statement may have been received by the Board but not yet processed. Once the certificate or exemption statement is processed the suspension will be lifted retroactively to the effective date of the certificate or exemption statement. Ask the contractor for proof of worker's compensation and contact the insurance company to verify coverage." Here is the URL: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1016932 Please see image below. This is one of the greatest betrayals where I was charged an arm and a leg, and told a romantic story of workers being taken good care of, and so on, all the while, when Mark was simply pocketing the money that was supposed to cover his workers' safety and well being. Such greed, deception, and dishonesty, in my opinion, does not deserve a second chance. You decide whether you want to hire this company and deal with Mark. --- Addendum to Mr. Santosh R's note: 1. I am a real person. I was threatened by Mark that I would be sued if I posted anything negative on Yelp. 2. Yes, I did edit my posts before finally settling on one. Anyone in my position would do the same. 3. Finally, the facts remain unchanged. Good Guy Builder's license is under suspension and this may be independently verified on the CSLB website (see link). Likewise, the lawsuits against them may be independently verified. People like Santosh and Mark are the real culprits who boost their yelp ratings in a manner that skews it in their favor - by attacking anyone who posts negative reviews, and threatening those in dispute with defamation lawsuits. Do not believe anything Santosh or Mark say. The suspension is more than ample evidence that Good Guy Builders is a crooked business and not one that you should be patronizing.

HORRIBLE! Was 100k off of estimate given; workers were very bad - one was drinking alcohol (could…read moresmell on breath) He and I were having some issues and told him NOT to call my partner as he was in Oregon dealing with his mother's death. He called anyway! He raised his voice more than once (I was at the time 76 years old)

From the moment I met German, I knew this would be a great working relationship. He was honest, a…read moreclear communicator, transparent about pricing, and provided outstanding quality work. I hired him for nearly 6 months on a new home construction build, starting with the foundation and driveway, finishing with drywall, paint, tile, flooring. Every task was expertly completed. His workers were all quiet, clean, punctual, and exceeded all expectations. Most days my neighbors didn't even know they were there, they were that clean and quiet! Finally, his pricing was competitive and the value exceeded the cost! I will absolutely work with him again, and recommend him to all of my friends and family.

German and his team did everything exactly as I'd hoped and I'm so happy with how it turned out…read more They pulled down the popcorn ceilings from my condo, laid flooring, and painted the walls and ceilings. They were professional and efficient and did a fabulous job. German communicated updates on timing and work so that I always knew the status. He was knowledgeable about options and made recommendations I wouldn't have even thought of. I appreciated his team's attention to detail and their dedication to their work. I recommend this team!

Antonio and his crew have just completed the remodeling of our two bathrooms. When it started, we…read morehaven't fully realized how serious was such project. We were lucky enough by choosing the RDZ Construction team who did a professional work under knowledgeable Antonio as a leader. We are happy with an end-result and thank them all for their diligent work and highly recommend them.

My husband and I are real estate investors in the Napa Area. We bought 2 multi family properties…read morethat needed extensive remodeling. Luckily, the seller of one of the properties recommended Tony to us. Before we hired him, I asked him for 3 references. I called all 3, and each one of them only had exceptional things to say about not only the quality of his work, but his efficiency, price, and most importantly his character and integrity of his work. Needless to say, we hired him. Since that first project, I ONLY work with RDZ construction for all our rental properties. This is a list of the projects he has done for us: - remodeled 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms - completely remodeled a 1 bd/1ba apartment - new roof and gutters - converted an old 1920s detached garage into a studio (included new plumbing and new electrical) - installation of wall and window AC units In addition to these major projects, he has been always available for minor handyman projects in all of our properties. I highly recommend Tony and his company to anyone looking for a contractor. He does quality work which he stands by, his price is extremely competitive, he gives great suggestions on how we can save money, he gets the projects done very fast, and he is an all around kind human being with a great personality. We still have several projects that need to be done in the next year or so which includes painting the exterior of our properties, cutting down large trees, and splitting a single family home into 2 separate units. We plan on hiring RDZ construction for all of our projects in the future!

Jeremy was awesome! He was great with the scheduling, very fair prices, and easy to work with. And…read morethe finished product was perfect! I highly recommend him! Kristi Amoroso

Good people doing good work. What more can you ask for great attention to detail and were…read morecompetitive with their pricing

If you're replacing your tub w/a shower, forget the "one-day" scams on TV. I got bids from two of…read morethose along with two other local bids and MCD beat them all. Oh, and MCD's bid included building a back porch for that price! They completed everything in a week because they swarmed us with workers who worked on both projects concurrently. And both projects are finished to a high quality - the porch looks stout enough to land a helicopter on! Anthony, Meagan, and Dan were a pleasure to work with. We had a supplier problem that could have delayed the shower project for a month. Instead, they found a work-around and the start time was only delayed a week. Two thumbs up for MCD because that's all the thumbs I got!

We recently completed a major "down-to-the-studs" renovation of both our main and guest house with…read moreAnthony and the MCR team. The scope was extensive, including entirely new HVAC, plumbing, and electrical throughout and we are thrilled with the results. As someone who works with many contractors professionally, I was particularly impressed by Anthony's "open-book" transparency and honesty. He was incredibly patient and collaborative with high-level finishing details, consistently working to meet our exacting expectations. If you want a builder who prioritizes integrity and craftsmanship, I highly recommend MCD. Thank you, Anthony!

John has done a substantial amount of work on our house in Marin in the past year (2022-2023). He…read morereplaced the siding that covers about 40% of the exterior of our house, then replaced the front entrance and garage access doors more recently. Both jobs required shoring up the structure of the house to be consistent with current building codes. John has the eye of an artist and the skills of a master craftsman. He fixes things the right way, the first time. He also conducts himself professionally, following through when he says he will do something. I highly recommend John, without reservation.

John did a really nice job for us on two recent projects. He really thinks ahead and thinks things…read morethrough. And the quality of his workmanship is top notch. Hope to have him help us on future projects.

Even though they weren't able to help us with our project, Becca responded promptly and went above…read moreand beyond by giving us referrals to other local companies. I appreciate it Noah Young Law Group

Thrive renovated our 1975 contractor's spec house, taking advantage of all the property's pluses…read moreand eliminating the minuses. After living here 18 months, I still marvel at the high level of comfort, functionality, and beauty that Thrive achieved. Quality subcontractors, piles of practical knowledge, and genuine human beings.