Highly recommend: I couldn't be happier with the work done on the seismic retrofit of our duplex in…read moreSan Francisco. Mark and his crew were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. They worked within a tight timeframe without cutting any corners and their price was competitive. Mark took the time to understand my needs and answer every questxion with patience over multiple months of discussion. The quality spoke for itself: our inspector was genuinely impressed by the quality of the retrofit and the work was also reviewed by an independent engineer. Mark earned his reputation as one of the best in the city, and I experienced that firsthand.

If you are thinking about retrofitting you should give Mark a call irrespective of who else you…read morehave talked to. He takes significant amount of time walking through the steps and even he pulls up your home and discusses potential issues and solutions. Highly Recommend !!

We reached out to Antormen (David) for the crack in the front of our home. We ended up having…read moreextensive water damage and needed to replace rotted framing, water proofing, window installation and new stucco. Overall, highly recommend working with them. Pros: Good Communication, photos of the entire process, handled inspections and permit process, professional crew, David was super understanding when we asked to pause the project for a couple weeks, and the best part pricing. No mark up on materials, and they were the most competitive quote we got out of 3 quotes. Cons: A lot of dust/debris, I know if I would have asked they would have done another pass at clean up and a few rocks were damaged in the demo which they did help fix. We plan on working with them again on future projects.

I reached out to David back in December regarding our master bathroom. We had a very specific…read morevision in mind and were really concerned with working with the right company. David was an easy choice following the initial consultation. He came prepared and put the estimate together quickly. Their office took care of all the permitting and helped us connect with a designer who helped us source our desired materials. The communication was consistent and every small bump was met with quick solutions. We were very satisfied from every aspect, but mostly we were so happy to see our dream bathroom come to life. We are currently already on our second bathroom project with David, and again the process is flowing on schedule. Highly recommend David to anyone looking for a contractor they can rely on.

The work of his staff are great. However, he dropped the ball on fixing the roof leak which he said…read morehe thought he did. After a few months, come down the rain, and we noticed the leak continued and did more damage to my house.

Paul was very responsive and timely in helping with dry rot repairs…read more I found some dry rot under a window in my house I had recently purchased. He was able to identify the rot had been previously trimmed over, and was able to identify what went wrong to cause the dry rot, and how to prevent it from happening again in the future. He was also able to help out with a few other smaller issues that I had problems with. He has a depth of knowledge on what can cause water leaks and dry rot, and makes sure that work is done correctly from preventing any water leaks and water damage in the future. Thank you for your help!

The Great (+2 stars) ==========…read more * The structural work: Our home is on a great, new, solid foundation (with shear walls), so we feel as safe as we can be in our home for an earthquake! * Our basement is also now more usable. * Drainage: There is now drainage around the foundation and under the basement slab, so we are no longer worried about our basement flooding! * The working crew were very friendly and considerate. The Bad (-1 star): ========== * The electrical subcontractor was quite bad. The electricians didn't install the dryer outlet properly (one conductor came loose before I first used it), most outlets they installed are loose (they give when pushing in a plug), and they installed a used, old (not LED compatible) dimmer for the LED lights they installed. Also, the owner yelled at his team a lot. * The plumbing subcontractor was bad, too. They misdrilled several holes, damaging the interior of the home. They didn't seal around exterior penetrations into the house. They didn't put a cover over the branch of a wye that was no longer needed. They wouldn't do anything about the loss of hot water pressure in a bathroom faucet that occurred after they moved some plumbing around (I ended up having to disconnect and disassemble the hot water valve myself and I found a piece of silicone clogged in there). They over-glued the drain of the laundry supply box making it nearly impossible to remove the cap, and they lost the o-rings on my faucet aerator. The Ugly (-2 stars): ========== * They overlooked details in the plans about where walls and doors should go, and denied responsibility since they weren't in the structural engineer's plans, which they opted to not have updated with the revisions I told them about. This lead to a sewer pipe being installed in an inconvenient location (it went through the foundation, so it can't be moved), a structural wall that was almost built in the wrong place (I caught it while they were digging the footing), and a room that was built with no doorway (they had to cut some framing to make the opening). * The pricing/scope was negligent at best, but I'd put it closer to misleading or deceptive. During the initial visits, they talked about all the things they would do (including putting up framing, drywall, and insulation), and then sent over an estimate that I accepted. I didn't realize until halfway through the project that the estimate didn't include many of the things they talked about (including the framing, drywall, and insulation); those apparently would be part of "Phase 2," not included in the price of the first estimate. I had chosen E&F over another estimate that was less expensive even though it did explicitly contain the "additional" scope. I was also surprised that the electrical and plumbing (most of which was necessary to get them out of the way for the structural work) was billed separately; i.e., an unexpected additional expense. * They chose to rebuild a segment of stairs (rather than just adding two steps at the bottom, per the plans), which ended up having insufficient clearance with an overhang halfway down. They tried to convince me there was no new problem because they built them the same as before (but the run of the new stairs was one inch longer, causing the 4th step down to be 4 inches closer to the overhang) and resisted remedying the issue. They just ended up taking a sawzall to trim the overhang -- a joist -- which I just have to hope doesn't compromise any structural integrity! Further, they didn't even finish the stairs (sand and seal); "Test your staining skills," they said. * They ghosted before Phase 2. As the structural work was reaching completion, we were going back and forth on scope for Phase 2. However, when the structural work was actually completed, they just stopped communicating, left dirt and demo debris they left on our driveway for a month, then disappeared. There were lots of things they removed to get out of the way (like several segments of fence) but didn't put back. I could easily add 3x more issues and details, but this review is already too long.

We used E&F for a foundation replacement as well as seismic retrofit, including brace and bolt…read more They finished on time and under-budget, with good communication from both the owner and site foreman. I'm definitely planning to have them quote the next phase of our remodel!

Efficient, quality work for a fair price. We also appreciated how clean they left iob site every…read moreevening. Easy to recommend.

Don't even remember how I found Paul Edwards...the BIG IRISH BOSS; I am not only happy I did, but…read moretotally blessed as well. In 1999 I purchased a 5 unit apartment building with full amenities (carport, laundry room, lockers, covered garages)...built in 1979. In 2014 moved back to prepare the building for much needed work. It took me 4 years to find the right contractor(s). You deal with so much bull from so many...it's amazing. Paul stood out...from start to finish. He delivered everything he promised. Paul came to the site and listened to what I wanted and the questions I had; he took measurements and walked around...asked a lot of questions...not one of his questions were: "What's your budget?" Instead, he said he would have to consider the time, manpower, and the project as a whole (if it was workable), then he would devise a bid, send me a copy, and set up a time to go over it with me. Paul was so thorough that when he left I began to hope (worry) he could and would take the job. Paul called me once or twice to clarify the work. He would install insulation, use OSB (instead of plywood), and TyVek (brand). Decision on the siding came down the line (between stucco, APE, and T1 11); also installed brand new double-pane windows. Paul was cool with my choices; he said they are all pretty much within the same range regarding interiors. The bid was sent a week later and we met several days after to go over everything. My bids came in from, $169,000 to $301,000; Paul was in the middle with every detail down to the wire. His bid was so clear and crisp from the Permit application to the caution of placing extra money aside for unexpected problems (dry rot, termites) that are common in jobs this big. It also included all labor, materials, scaffolding, what he did do and wouldn't do (dryVit stucco). In May of 2018...we were on board...signed, sealed, delivered to start July 7, 2018; this gave me time to notify my tenants and let them know they could not park in their assigned spots until the work was complete. Scaffolding arrived on the day and time promised. Paul's crew are THE BEST AND SECOND TO NONE. They worked hard, were on time every day, Monday - Friday 8: am - 4:30 pm with a half hour lunch, and were immaculate. Every day they left the area swept and clean...all garbage and debris removed (including all the old siding). They were also extremely courteous to my tenants and a very fun bunch of happy guys...just great to have on a job like this. The job went really smooth, Inspector was happy and we passed all three inspections. We ran into some dry rot and termite damage; dry rot included 3 beams under steps and deck (rough job), and termite damage was 1 beam (termite damage was under warranty and cost us nothing). Beams with dry rot only added $6,000...mainly because they had to secure the decks on 4 floors to remove the old beams and replace with new (labor). It was a good save and the building is really secure. Decided on same siding, "T1 11" and pre-mix special color stucco on ground level (pictures attached). The bid never changed. Work was wrapped up in mid-August 2018 and I couldn't be happier...so are my tenants. Two important issues: 1). Paul returns and responds to all your calls and texts immediately. 2). He always keeps you informed on what is going on (where you're at, what's next, timelines). That's my review of Exterior Remodeling Specialists...THE BEST EVER CONTRACTOR & CREW!!! **If you are going to do siding, painting, and / or anything that requires scaffolding...bring your neighbors on board. Send them a letter letting them know what you are planning, the work and time involved, and who your contractor is. It shows respect and helps the project along. I did all of the above and offered to clean the exterior of their windows when the job is complete (for all the dust & dirt that flew around). They were all very appreciative and were great to Paul and his crew. **This is up to you...but I treated the crew to lunch every Friday ($20 each), and once in a while brought them some cookies or cupcakes. When they wrapped up I gave each of them a $100 bill with a "Thank You" note. They deserved that and more. **Read your contract CAREFULLY. Paul is honest and thorough...but others (if you don't use Paul) have loop holes that are going to protect them...NEVER YOU. Paul is fully insured and explains that during the contract signing process. (((((Pictures attached)))))

Make sure you ask his availability before booking an estimate with him. He told me sometime in…read moreJune is earliest and when I said I'm looking to install sooner, he got upset and said so I came out here for nothing, you could've told me that prior and I said no you could've told me you are scheduling two months out prior and that most people want the work done asap instead of waiting that long. He then skidded out of my driveway.

Seriously- 18 inches from the kitchen counter to the cabinet base? I was having a terrible time…read moretrying to fit some of my larger cooking appliances onto my counter space. So i decided to call John and he raised all of my kitchen cabinets by 5 inches. The work was done with care from take down to re-installation and needless to say i was very happy with the work. His pricing was extremely reasonable and he was a pleasure to work with. I will soon call on him again to install a large 5x8 skylight on our Loft, hopefully before the summer heat comes around.

We engaged with Edri construction to perform a remodel of our small kitchen in a 1925 San Francisco…read moreFourplex. I would consider this a challenging project as we had limited space to work with and wanted to build in more counter/cabinet space while also adding in a dishwasher and replacing other appliances. This required new electrical and plumbing. The team was unfazed by the scope and was ready to start following week. From the outset, the process was highly organized making decisions simple and hands-off as possible for us. They immediately sought out all required permits while keeping us informed on the important details only and handling all the permitting minutia themselves. David and his team completed every aspect of the job with pride and precision. The team were true masters in their trades and completed all parts of the job from plumbing electrical drywall appliance installation tiling - everything from start to finish. They were also friendly and took extreme care to protect all common areas. The kitchen came out great with any instance where we had a follow up adjustment, they always took the time to fix it until we were happy. Communication was outstanding. On top of everything else, each interaction with this company was an absolute pleasure. Everyone who worked on our kitchen obviously took tremendous pride in their work from demolition to completion. We Would highly recommend Edri Constucion for a top-notch kitchen remodel.

Five stars for Edri Construction! We live in a 1942 home in SF and were dealing with a foundation…read morethat leaked every time it rained. I showed the issue to the owner, and instead of a high-pressure pitch, he gave us several honest options to fix it. I'll admit I was dreading the concrete work--I expected a massive, dusty headache. However, the crew was incredible. They made the entire process as smooth as possible and were extremely clean and respectful of our space while they worked. They actually finished the project right on time, which is rare these days! Pricing was fair and transparent, with no surprises. As you can see from the before and after photos, the transformation is amazing. What used to be a leaky problem area is now a gorgeous media room that we love spending time in. If you want a contractor who is clear, honest, and does high-quality work, call these guys. I definitely will be using them again.

Ben and his team were fantastic to work with on a full bathroom remodel plus some other odds and…read moreends around the house - re-framing a door, painting over wallpaper in the kitchen, some light electrical work, etc. Ben took his time talking through options for the remodel (fixtures, tile options, etc.) beforehand, detailing a few different scenarios for us to wrap our heads around the pricing and scopes of work. During our initial walk through, Ben emphasized the fact that he pays all of his employees fair wages. We probably could have found someone to to the job for cheaper, but this was a major selling point for us. Knowing up front that the people working in our home every day were happy (enough) to be there and taking pride in their work helped seal the deal. Salvador was our foreman, and he was on site almost every day that work was happening. He was very responsive any time we texted with questions, and was always willing to talk things through when decisions had to be made. We were new to working with a contractor, and there were bumps in the road and some curveballs throughout the process, but we were able to figure them out as we went. My husband and I worked from home almost every day during construction, and the whole crew could not have been more pleasant to be around. They were incredibly respectful to us and our neighbors the entire time. We'd never done a remodel like this before, and it was such a good experience that Kimmich Construction would be our first call if we had anything similar in the future.

Ben is so helpful, knowledgable and his expertise and professionalism is outstanding. I have used…read morehim to consult with when considering buying property and building on it and also when I then decided to buy a house and do remodeling instead. I can't say enough about how important it is to find a solid reliable contractor if you are doing any big project on your house. Make sure their license is legit and they know what they are talking about. I found Ben on HOUZZ and his reviews are all top notch because he provides the level of expertise that you are looking for and worth the time and money - you won't regret. I almost got myself in a bad situation with a non-licensed contractor and he helped me through that process and I will always be grateful. Thank you Ben!