Jeff is the most reliable, reasonable, professional contractor I have ever worked with. We came…read moreacross him after buying an incredible home that he built in Mill Valley and then hired him for a remodel on a second home in Sausalito. We found his work to be extremely high quality, he finished on time and was also on budget. His team was not only a pleasure to work with but they left the work site impeccable every day. Thank you, Jeff!

When I was faced with an extensive repair from water damage, I didn't know where to turn. I found…read moreJeff Matthew in the Diamond Certified Directory for Marin County. I got two additional quotes and decided to go with JD Matthew Construction since I felt good about Jeff from the first meeting. It was the right decision. They did a fabulous job on every part of the repair. His crew was very skilled and hard working and it was a pleasure to have them in my home. I highly recommend them.

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.

I sought out multiple bids for installing a new Dutch door and new French doors for my little…read morecottage at Stinson Beach. Alex was not the cheapest yet his bid stood out as well written, comprehensive and timely. When questions were asked he was right there with answers. He was able to work with our tight time schedule. His accountability and responsiveness made him a stand out amongst the rest. Meeting on the job, Alex, is personable and a good communicator. The doors were going to be set in an irregular construction space so adjustments were expected and Alex had included an hourly rate for extra time and materials. Alex and his assistant brought needed tools and supplies, laying out cloths to protect the flooring. He has a calm demeanor and gave confidence the doors would work well. The job continued an extra day with Alex paying attention to many details and taking the time needed to get the work done right. He cleaned up and left the job site in good condition. Thank you, Alex!

Non-responsive & lack basic communication skills. Why would anyone hire them is beyond me!read more

Takes numerous calls & E-mails to get someone over and they are usually late, no show or cancel at…read morelast minute. Their work is shoddy. Workmen leave for an hour or two without telling you to get supplies or parts, don't get the right item and you are billed $100 an hour for this. Office no longer gives itemized bills. Owner demands payment and does not thank you once you pay. AVOID

We've use Leimer for several projects and have been really happy with their quality of work - plus…read morethe whole team is super nice. We had a large deck done, a shed built, and an entire bathroom remodel too. I'd highly recommend John and his team.

Better late than never! We wanted to take a moment to thank John Grabham and the entire G Family…read moreCompany team for the incredible work they did on our Corte Madera home. Two years ago, they completed our upstairs master bedroom addition and remodel, including a beautiful new master bathroom. They also remodeled our entryway and front porch, giving our home fantastic curb appeal and making a great first impression. We are still absolutely loving the results today. The addition exceeded our expectations and has truly transformed both the look and functionality of our home. From start to finish, the team was professional, attentive, and delivered outstanding craftsmanship. The quality of their work has stood the test of time, and we continue to enjoy the improvements every day. What has impressed us even more is the continued support after the project was completed. Recently, we experienced an issue with a tub leak and reached out to John. He responded promptly, sent his plumber to assess the problem, and discovered that the tub fixture was still under warranty. A brand-new replacement fixture was ordered and installed, resolving the issue quickly and professionally. John is excellent with communication, follow-up, and follow-through. He truly stands behind his work and takes care of his customers long after the project is complete. We also have to give a special shout-out to Ladybug, John's friendly dog, who always brought a smile during the project! We highly recommend John G. and G Family Company to anyone looking for a contractor who delivers exceptional craftsmanship, professionalism, reliability, and outstanding customer service.

We hired G Family Construction to execute our Yardzen-designed backyard, and the experience was…read moreexcellent from start to finish. After interviewing multiple contractors, G Family stood out immediately as the only team that came on site, dug into the details, and worked to understand our intent--not just replicate the designs. Their honest, up-front pricing was a major differentiator. We received a clear, comprehensive estimate with everything included, while other bids had many "TBD" items that weren't part of the real number. When I factored in those gaps, G Family was very competitive. They were also incredibly collaborative in helping dial in the details: when certain elements exceeded our budget, they provided practical alternatives and helped create a phased plan so we could add features later. Execution matched the planning. Communication was clear, updates were frequent, and when inevitable snags arose, they took the time to explain options and trade-offs. They even diplomatically guided me away from a bad design choice using their experience--absolutely the right call in hindsight. They also handled HOA-required changes without billing extra or anything like that. G Family isn't the cheapest, but the value is worth it. They were accountable, invested, and genuinely treated the project like it was their own backyard. Beyond the craftsmanship, they're just great, down-to-earth people to work with. Our once-underutilized yard is now a beautiful outdoor living space we use every day. I highly recommend G Family Construction!

I would recommend Hyland Tile to everyone. Completely professional, fair price, excellent work,…read moregreat communication throughout, and a great team of people. I am loving my beautiful, new bathroom!

Patrick, the owner, tiled my new bathroom shower in January, 2016. He's a real pro and did an…read moreexcellent job. My wife couldn't be happier with how it came out. If she's happy, I'm happy! :) I will be hiring him in the future when I can afford to replace the remaining laminate flooring with tile!

We cannot recommend Jessy highly enough. He and his team did an incredible job on our remodel in…read moreSan Rafael and exceeded expectations at every step. Jessy is an extremely fast communicator and will show up at the drop of a hat whenever something comes up. His attention to detail is outstanding, and the quality of the work is top-notch -- all at a very reasonable cost. He works unbelievably hard (including weekends and holidays) and, together with his team, completed two full bathrooms, a full kitchen remodel, a load-bearing wall removal, new floors, painting, and finishes in just 3.5 months. The pace and execution were remarkable. His team was just as impressive -- great, respectful, highly skilled, and flexible throughout the entire process. They were a pleasure to have in our home. We were on a tight timeline because we were expecting a baby, and Jessy went above and beyond to make sure everything was finished in time. That level of care meant a lot to us. We would absolutely work with Jessy again and recommend him without hesitation.

Jessy and his crew did an incredible job with our master bathroom remodel. This was a…read moredown-to-studs complete redo. Incredibly, the team completed the job within a couple of weeks! That includes skylight installation, new toilet installation, recessed and power vanity mirror, hard-wired towel heater, construction of a bench any pony wall, tiling, new fixtures and second showerhead control and installation, and a pocket door. Hope you enjoy the transformation as much as we did!

Ryan and RMD builders rebuilt our fence damaged by the strong winds in December. We selected Ryan…read moreand RMD builders because of the their competitive pricing and came highly recommended. Ryan committed to completing the project within 4 days. Ryan and RMD did not disappoint. The project was completed on time and more importantly, the fence looked great. Ryan handpicked the material used ensuring utmost quality. After this experience, I will not hesitate to hire Ryan and RMD for future home improvement projects, and would highly recommend them due to their competitive pricing, excellent work ethic and for being consummate professionals.

Ryan of RMD is a master craftsman in my mind. You call very few people an "artist" when it comes to…read moretheir trade in carpentry...but he fits the bill with his custom fence work, deck, and any home improvement project we have hired him for. The materials and wood he uses is always top quality and he actually measures everything to spec. He is also hilarious and very easy to deal with, unlike some of the grumpy contractors we were accustomed to in the past. I give a 5-star recommendation and wouldn't hesitate to hire him again for our next big project!