We sustained damage to our home from a tree falling onto it during the storms in Jan. We needed a…read morenew roof/supporting structures, and repairs to the interior and exterior walls. We had interviewed several contractors and chose Creekside Pro Construction, and we're glad we did. From our first meeting with one of Creekside's Project Manager, Barak, his professionalism and demeanor left us with a good feeling. This positive impression held true throughout the entire project, reinforcing our confidence in Creekside Pro Construction. Working with Barak was a truly positive experience from start to finish. He consistently demonstrated excellent communication skills, actively listening to and addressing concerns throughout the project. Barak's patience and timely estimates made the entire process smooth. The project was completed on schedule and within the agreed budget. I highly recommend Creekside Pro construction and our project manager Barak for his professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction. Thank you Barak and Creekside Pro Construction for getting us back in our home before the holidays.

Update after the company's response:…read more For transparency, I am adding screenshots from the signed contract and project email correspondence. The contract (Quote #3975 - $150,000) clearly includes upgrading the main residential electrical service to 200 AMP and installing the awning above the ADU access door as part of the project scope. These items were presented in the company's response as if they were additional work, but they appear explicitly in the signed contract. I have also included an email dated Aug 20 from the project manager confirming the project was "on track for completion in 3-4 months." The project ultimately took around 6 months to complete. Additionally, the electrical work referenced in their response included an EV circuit, which is typically required for new construction and ADU projects under the 2022 California Electrical Code. This is a standard code requirement rather than a discretionary upgrade. These screenshots provide context for my experience during the project. Throughout the build I frequently had to verify measurements, coordinate ordering timelines, and raise planning questions that would normally fall under project management. The on-site crew worked hard and treated the property respectfully, and I appreciate their effort. My review reflects the overall experience managing this project as a homeowner and is shared to provide transparency for others considering a similar project.

I found Optivest Build through Yelp's project system and one thing that stood out right away was…read moreMoe, the owner, and his responsiveness. Out of the companies that responded through Yelp, he came across as one of the most professional and serious about understanding the project rather than simply giving a quick estimate. He replied quickly to my questions through Yelp and was able to come out in a very reasonable timeframe to evaluate the work and discuss ideas in person. We hired Moe and the Optivest Build team for a decorative pergola/faux balcony repair and replacement project involving redwood, exterior trim work, stucco work, door jamb and casing repairs, sealing, and painting. The contract process was straightforward and I appreciated the flexibility and payment structure based on project milestones rather than everything being front-loaded. After Moe's initial site visit and evaluation, it became clear that a more comprehensive rebuild approach for most of the structure made more sense than piecemeal repairs. Moe explained the long-term benefit of rebuilding the deteriorated portions together rather than replacing isolated components now and potentially dealing with additional mobilization and repair costs again a few years later. I appreciated that he was not simply replacing wood, but also improving areas where the original design appeared to contribute to moisture issues. As the project progressed and portions were opened up, some additional weather and age-related deterioration was uncovered, which led to a few adjustments and additional repair steps along the way. Moe worked with me through options for addressing things as they were discovered and helped walk me through the process and next steps, which reduced some of the stress and uncertainty that can come with larger exterior repair projects. What stood out to me was that Moe stayed involved throughout the project, communicated with me consistently, personally came by to check on things, and had his project manager and crew return when touch-up or punch-list items needed attention. Even as the scope evolved, Moe stayed engaged throughout the project and continued working through follow-up, touch-up, and close-out items professionally. The crew was always polite and respectful of our property, worked hard throughout the project, and the project was fully cleaned up and closed out professionally at the end. No construction project is completely stress-free, but I appreciated that concerns were addressed and that the team worked to make things right when needed. In the end, the pergola turned out looking great, as did the additional trim, stucco, and repair work completed throughout the project. We are happy with the final result and would feel comfortable recommending Moe and Optivest Build to others looking for a responsive and professional contractor. Grateful to Moe and his crew for their job well done.

We wanted to make some changes and adjustments to the new house we were moving in. Moe and his team…read moregave us a lot of good suggestions and helped us to make all ideas we had in mind happen. They can cover any type of work from landscaping, structural framing, electrical and plumbing, up to fine finish work and adjustment. We even had a very large chandelier to be installed on 20 feet ceiling and they helped us with that too. We are planning to work with them to build an ADU. The cost estimate and proposal for the work performed and what is planned for the ADU seems efficient and fair.

We are so happy to have worked with Raz and his team for our first big project--converting our…read morebasement into an ADU studio. We've never worked with contractors in the past and the process was so overwhelming getting bids with price varying so much and it was hard to know who to go with with the amount of investment we were putting in. The moment we met Raz, we connected with him instantly--he listened to us, gave recommendations, understood the work and what we needed, and boy did they execute flawlessly. Not only did they execute the plans we had in place but Raz went above and beyond with me to pick out finished materials and gave recommendations on what to choose from flooring, cabinetry, bathroom, etc. I had no idea what I was doing but he was always there for questions and was so responsive. I highly recommend working with Raz and the entire team. Thank you so much for making our ADU dreams come true. :)

Rani from S&I is a great contractor. His professionalism and kindness impressed me most. It was a…read moregreat shame that we changed our plan and didn't proceed our project. I hope we can hire them next time. I truly recommend S&I for any construction project.

Antone and his team at NS General Contractors exceeded my expectations. First, their proposal and…read moredescription of the course of works was clear and augmented by photographs and video. Easy to understand and appreciate. They expertly tackled a dry rot nightmare on the back of our house - a nightmare which we though had been remedied by another contractor years ago. Turns out that contractor made matter worse. Antone and crew were able to identify the sources of water intrusion - roof, gutter, a rotted window, wood siding, you name it. It took some time chasing down the dry rot, but the end result is that this side of the house looks as good as the time of original construction. The crew was punctual, neat and tidy, coordinated well with other trades, and they were fair in their pricing. All in all, a solid performance. I have referred NS Contractors to a work colleague, and will invites them back to address some fix-it items on the front of the house.

Last year we purchased a home that needed a major facelift, but we had a tight 6 week window in…read morewhich to get the work done before we needed to move in. Antone worked with us to define an ambitious but deliverable scope of work including a new roof, exterior painting, refinishing wood floors, skim-coating and painting the entire interior, and replacing the kitchen floor. Pricing was fair and the quality of the work was excellent. Antone was communicative, responsive, and reasonable at all turns. I would definitely hire him and his crew again for future projects.

Angel came out and reviewed the situation and came up with a plan and schedule. The work was…read morecompleted quickly and looked amazing when his crew completed the work. They showed up everyday on time and cleaned up at the end of the days work. For the amount of work performed the price was very fair and we couldn't be any happier with how things turned out.

For a long time, we had been looking for a contractor to replace our kitchen countertop, fix up our…read morebathroom, and fix up an old bar area. It was hard to find the right contractor. Some had no track record. Some were pushy, like they were selling a used car. Some offered labor-only, with no help picking out materials and fixtures. Some pressed us to buy the most expensive materials available and seemed judgmental when we declined. The bids were all over the map. Some were bare bones with just a handful of line entries. Some had ridiculous, non-standard contract provisions (e.g. requiring the OWNER to insure the contractor for the work that the contractor was doing!) Then we found Gar-Cal. Angel is a professional - friendly, polite, and responsive. His proposal was easily the most detailed - everything was itemized including profit. His contract terms were actually in line with California law and industry norms. He said we could buy the materials/fixtures or he could help us identify what we wanted and he would price it out for us. He offered to introduce us to a designer, but it wasn't necessary. Angel has the experience and an excellent eye for what looks good. e.g. we had a countertop style in mind, but he suggested a different marbling because it would better match our cabinetry. Bonus: Gar-Cal just built out a showroom where you can go and look at various samples - I can't overstate how helpful it is to see the items in person. He and his team communicate often and are responsive to questions. The crew is polite, diligent, and friendly. It's always hard to live through construction, but Gar-Cal did a great job to make it as pain-free as possible. Maybe the true sign of a great contractor: Anything that needed attention, such as punch-list items, were promptly and completely addressed to our satisfaction without argument or fuss. We are very happy with the finished product and highly recommend Gar-Cal (actually, I already have...to a friend who is scheduled to meet with Angel).

In construction, the saying goes: schedule, cost, quality -- pick two. Oscar Zacarias delivered all…read morethree. We brought Zacarias Remodeling in for a skim coat and interior paint project on our Eichler in Walnut Creek. The project came in on time, on budget, and the workmanship is excellent. Communication was clear, the crew was professional, and the finished product exceeded our expectations.

I would like to sincerely thank Oscar for the outstanding job he did remodeling my bathroom. From…read morestart to finish, the entire process was handled with professionalism, consistency, and clear communication. Oscar was reliable, trustworthy, and always took the time to explain each step of the project, ensuring everything was completed with care and attention to detail. His commitment to quality workmanship and his respectful approach truly made the experience smooth and stress-free!! I highly recommend Oscar to anyone looking for a dependable contractor who delivers excellent results with integrity and professionalism.Thank you again for transforming my bathroom!!!! God Bless You Brother!

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!

Reliable,Flexible and transparent is how I describe This company…read more I've been working with RC General over this past year. It started with my floors but upon further inspection more issues were found in my condo and Ryan was able to fix these issues and always provided updates while he did the repairs, which I appreciated ! Both Ryan and Jessica have been amazing when it comes to walking me through the work that needs to be done and the time frame as well. I have really enjoyed working them and look forward to working on future projects as well! I highly recommend them for any job big or small!!

Upfront, honest and straightforward. A refreshing change from many other contractors I've worked…read morewith in the past. We reached out to RC General through their yelp page and got a response within five minutes Jessica was quick to call and schedule us for an appointment within 48 hours She listened to our needs and discussed possible scenarios before offering us a free consultation with a site visit and estimate Unfortunately, we have an older home with something called T11 siding and some rotten window and door trim around the home She explained that this was called dry rot, and that it can spread if not treated Ryan came out to our home, was not only on time but arrived early and waited in his truck until our 12 o'clock appointment Ryan walked the entire property with us and found multiple other areas that had issues as well as areas that needed attention to prevent future damage Ryan explained to us that what we can see on the surface is not necessarily the full extent of the issues He was very clear about possible dry, rot in the framing and siding below the trim He offered us a few options as well as a clear and concise estimate It was impossible for him to realize what could be going on behind the window trim He gave us a very fair price and suggested some quality products which we could apply ourselves such as caulking, primer, and paint to prevent any additional damage As he suspected there was areas that required additional work was unforeseen at the time Unlike many other contractors, who would jack up their prices, he did the additional repairs at a very fair rate and helped us save some money in the process Of course, there are always things that come up during maintenance, remodels, and construction work, which will be surprises and you can't always know what the total cost will be until you expose it and get into the problem to find a solution We appreciate his expertise, Advice and communication throughout the entire process We will certainly use RC General again in the future. It's nice to know that not everyone is out to collect fees for estimates and Ryan's prices for change orders were very fair. He also came back after other jobs and on the weekends to ensure we could have this additional work wrapped up asap so it would be sealed and safe for the upcoming rains. They cleaned up each day, swept off our roof, and Even ran a magnet through our yard and driveway to ensure no nails or metal debris was left around since we have children at the house and pets who tend to stick things in their mouth. Special thanks to Ryan and his team, as well as Jessica in the office.