The project to rebuild our deck took 6 months from beginning to end and ended up costing 50% more…read morethan the initial budget proposal. When this started, I thought it could get done in under 2 months. We had to expand the scope of the project so that was some of the additional cost, but man oh man - it went from $100K to $150K for a deck. In other parts of the country, that's enough to buy an entire home. It was not easy to get a hold of the contractor and I would have to text multiple times over multiple days to get a response. It got done and the deck looks good so I'm thankful for that. Sharing this here so that folks come into projects with eyes wide open to the fact that things take way longer and costs, which are already astronomical, are likely to be even higher when all is said and done.

WBI replaced the failing retaining wall keep the road out of the kitchen of our tiny, 30% sloped…read morehillside lot right above Fairfax, 60' of up to a 8' soldier pile and lagging wall, with 16' in the ground. They did a phenomenal job! The crew was experienced, proficient and friendly ( ask for Walter!), the management was clear and communicative about small ( and necessary) change orders, and were more than happy to work with me to help minimize costs ( I did the railing at the top of the wall myself to save money). the geotechnical engineer they use is very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. They addressed one small cosmetic issue that only revealed itself after they were gone, no questions asked. I can't say enough good things about the work that was done for the project. thank you!

We have a high bar and Ivan exceeded it on our kitchen remodel. He thought of details we had not,…read moresuch as glue between the very limited space of our Stove and our counter...those little details are evident all over our kitchen. His pride of work and integrity were evident throughout every decision. It wasn't a question of what was easy for Ivan...it was a question of what was right. Structural, timing, framing, details, painting, and more.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!…read more We recently worked with Ivan on a complete bathroom remodel and a new backyard deck, and the results are absolutely stunning. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented. The bathroom looks like something out of a design magazine -- every tile is perfectly aligned, and the finishes are flawless. The deck turned out even better than we imagined -- solid, beautiful, and built to last. Throughout the entire process, Ivan communicated clearly, showed up exactly when he said he would, and went above and beyond to make sure every little detail was perfect. It's rare to find someone who takes such pride in their work, but Ivan truly does along with his colleague, Fernando. We will definitely be calling again for future projects. If you're looking for a contractor who is trustworthy, skilled, and genuinely cares about the quality of the work -- look no further!

Daniel Lugo Construction recently remodeled our bathrooms, and the results exceeded our…read moreexpectations. We received bids from three highly rated contractors, and Daniel's combination of price, experience, and professionalism made him the clear choice that we're very glad we made. The craftsmanship was exceptional across every aspect of the project--from the tile work and plumbing to the electrical and glass installation. The team worked efficiently, stayed on schedule, and delivered beautiful results at a very competitive price. If you're looking for a contractor who combines quality workmanship, speed, and value (& is just a great guy) I enthusiastically recommend Daniel Lugo Construction.

Daniel did excellent work on a retaining wall for the front of my house. He and his crew worked…read moreefficiently and were very tidy after each day of work and at the end of the job. The wall looks great and is very sturdy. I would highly recommend using Daniel Lugo Construction.

I had a water leak in my kitchen and they found it had been happening for a long time. So they…read moreripped out my lower cabinets and wood floor. So I hired Jose of BK Carpentry because he had so many good reviews on Yelp. I had a couple of estimates, one said I would lose my granite tops, they cost $5,000. Jose said he could save them, and he did. He and his crew did a wonderful job. I would hire him again in a minute.

Brian is a superb carpenter. He wants things right! He's friendly but professional in every way. He…read morepays attention to detail. He has done many jobs for me like replacing old outdated doors, repairing fencing, building a new fence around my ac unit to make it quieter for the neighbors! Repairing a vanity so i didn't have to replace it. From small jobs to big jobs, i highly recommend him. He has years of experience and is excellent at selecting the quality materials for a job that will last.

Substrate has done a great job for us on a number of projects. Their expertise ranges from simple…read moreglazing and foundation details to complete structural engineering services on complex large projects involving steel, concrete, glass and wood framing. I always find their services to be reasonable and cost effective. Their details are comprehensive and code compliant, while not being over the top in such a way that the cost of the design is driven by unnecessary over engineering and overly complex details. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Sunny (the owner) and Substrate for structural engineering services. Mark

The principal Sunny Jhutti is an excellent structural engineer. He has provided his services to my…read morecompany Charles M Stewart Architects. Sunny works expeditiously to provide practical solutions to a myriad of structural concerns and he offers his services for a fair price.

David Mulligan is as good as it gets when it comes to a general contractor in the Marin area. If he…read morehas availability to do your project you must hire him. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This was my first remodeling project and I chose David and Builders of Marin after interviewing ~4 different contractors. The project was a to-the-studs renovation and expansion of a ~1,500sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath ranch home into a ~3,500sqft 4 bed, 4.5 bath contemporary home. Complicating the build was (1) that the house was on a steeply sloped, small lot, (2) needed an entirely new foundation, and (3) was on a narrow street with no parking. WORKING WITH DAVID AND BOM: Working with David on this project was a pleasure. I hear friends describe their interactions with contractors and consider myself very lucky that I was able to work with David and his team on my project. If I ever do any remodel I will only do it if I can get David to do the work, and if I ever buy another house I will get David to visit the property with me. In fact, I would probably hire David first and then shop around for an architect. David is highly responsive, detail oriented, and does what he says he will do every time. From a work-style perspective, David is the ultimate high-integrity professional -- which is difficult to find in the construction industry at times. HOW DAVID AND BOM ARE BETTER THAN OTHER CONTRACTORS: David and BOM are better than other contractors based on three very important qualities: estimate accuracy, follow-through and execution, and crew / construction quality. ESTIMATE ACCURACY: One of the most difficult things about a high-end residential construction project is getting anyone to tell you how much anything costs. David will do the work to come up with an accurate quote, and will give you a reasonable, sober estimate as to how much different scope changes will change the budget. He brought our project in on-time (incredibly rare) and on budget (when adjusted for us changing the project scope and adding ~700sqft midway through). He does not over-promise or under quote (as many GCs do), and also doesn't mark-up everything by 30% (as many GCs do). Furthermore, if he finds cost savings midway through the project he will help you realize those. FOLLOW-THROUGH: As mentioned above David is accurate at estimating project costs and timelines. He is able to BE accurate because he has the crews and sub-contractor relationships to get the work done on time. Unlike many GCs who over-extend themselves during good construction markets, David has a number of quality crews with incredible site foremen (Kim was ours -- the best!) and is able to realistically budget their time to avoid delays. Furthermore, David believes in doing what he says he will do and will make the construction personnel be there to get the work done. CREW / CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: David believes in retaining the best people and has been working with many members of his crews for 20+ years. Many of his master carpenters started out as unskilled labor with him decades ago, and he has taught and mentored them up himself. What this has allowed David to build is a team obsessed with construction quality that knows how to do things the right way, and can get things done quickly. Furthermore, he has a deep bench of talent that he can put to work on projects to get them done on time, the right way. The commitment to finish quality from David and his whole crew is maniacal, and they are able to pull-off flawless contemporary designs that require high build quality. I would like to call out Kim, Omar, Jesus and the whole BOM team who worked on my house -- they are all incredible craftsmen and wonderful people to be around. For all of these reasons and many more, I wholeheartedly recommend David and Builders of Marin for your next project. I would also recommend you get on his docket early -- he gets booked up fast!

We decided to buy an old house on a large piece of land where we could build our forever home. We…read moreknew the house was old, but we did not realize how bad it was. Little did we know at the time, what a massive undertaking this project would be. After talking to several contractors and on the recommendation of our Architect, we selected Builders of Marin to build our home. We picked David because there was something honest about him. What you see is what you get. Having experienced other contractors in the past, that is a huge positive to us and not something we normally encountered. The original plan was to expand onto the existing house but we realized that everything was rotten after decades of neglect by the previous owner and ended up tearing everything down back to dirt and started over. This turned out to be bigger than we ever planned or budgeted for. Along the way, David was able to guide us though all of it. He stepped in and problem solved a range of issues, including many interior design issues that was not even his responsibility. From the mundane of relocating an outlet, to the life changing "holy sh*t, we are having twins", David we need an extra bedroom, David and his experienced crew, handled it all to made our dream on paper become a reality.

From beginning to the end it was service excellence customer-focused…read more Mark who does the site estimate was friendly and knowledgeable. I had concrete work with some paver border design. I was given a suggestion for the paver design and I could not love it more! The men who did the work were kind, friendly and took extreme care with surrounding areas. I didn't know if I could afford Van Midde however they were 20% less than a company that was going to give me a 'good' deal doing it on the weekends. Company interaction, price, quality, all were above and beyond expectations!

The Van Midde team, beginning to end, were professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Not only did…read morethey do an incredible job of our concrete sidewalk...they left the site cleaner than they found it. I appreciate the Van Midde team staying on their projected time-line and providing an excellent result. I recommend them highly and will use Van Midde again for all concrete work.

We are so happy with our new and beautiful bathrooms! Roi and his team are extremely professional…read moreand always quick to respond. They make it as pleasant an experience as it can be.

I m so happy with way they transformed my garage into a fully functional home gym. Thank you guys…read morefor bringing my vision to life. What started as an idea is now a space I'm so happy and proud to train and teach in every day. Truly appreciate your craftsmanship, professionalism, and commitment throughout the project.