Alfonso and team did a great job and exactly what I anticipated. He was friendly, but most…read moreimportantly communicated exactly what they planned to do and the process. This made me feel comfortable selecting Alfonso, since I deal with related situations at work and believe I had a good understanding of what needed to get done. I had a toilet upstairs leak through the wax ring and water poured through my ceiling in the downstairs bathroom. I knew I had to resolve the issue quickly as the water was contaminated and would cause mold issues if not dealt with quickly. I received a few quotes, but selected All Action. Alfonso scanned with the infrared camera, delineated the areas that were wet during the initial visit. They removed the wet sheet rock/drywall, wiped/sprayed all exposed areas with an antimicrobial, then ran the air scrubber/filter and dehumidifier for a few days.

Steve and Luis' crew were AMAZING. The before and after pics say it all! Highly recommended.read more

i'm in the process of clearing out a very full storage unit so i'm doing multiple junk hauls as i…read moresort to free up space. my sister got a quote from another local company while i contacted swat junk removal. i sent photos through yelp and got a quote within 5 minutes. the other company came in at 2x the quote from sjr so it was a no-brainer for who to choose. alberto offered a same day appointment but i opted for the next day. leading up to the appointment time, he texted to let me know he was running late. no problem for me and i appreciated the communication. he worked quickly and efficiently alone until a second person joined to help with a couple very heavy items. i ended up paying an additional $50 on top of the original quote since some items were quite heavy and dumps are charged by weight. it still felt like a fair price to me so i didn't mind this time. the company accepts check, card, or zelle and a receipt was texted to me after i paid with card. i'd definitely contact sjr again for more hauling needs!

Alberto replied within minutes after sending the quote request, arrived the second day with an…read moreonsite estimate which is the same as he gave the day before, cleaned up my mess in less than an hour. What else more do I want?

My ceiling had a crack and a water stain around it so I reached out to various professionals to…read morehelp with the issue, one of which was GCD for mold remediation (after confirmation that mold was present). Manny was exceptional in his responsiveness, thoroughness, timeliness, and overall customer service! If you are looking for mold remedation/restoration, I highly recommend Manny!

Manny is the person you should consult for your remediation plan. I highly appreciate their…read moreprofessional services and the valuable advice they provide on how to improve and prevent any future issues. Also, fair market value for the services they provided.

5 stars and well deserved. Mark was super responsive and quick to reply with a quote. I had a leak…read morein the joints of my water pipe above the ceiling on the first floor which was discovered when a bulge formed on the ceiling and was starting to develop mold. After the drywall was removed and the leak was discovered, I requested quotes through Yelp. Mark was the first to respond. I sent him a picture of the leaky pipe joints and he knew exactly what needed to be done. His quote was reasonable for Bay Area prices. He came by that same night with another employee, went right to work, and did a very professional and efficient job. They left the area clean and tidy. Payment was also an easy online transaction. Fellow Yelpers, if you're not aware of industry prices for contract work, remember we are in the age of AI. If you're handy and can at least trouble shoot and are aware of the exact work that needs to be done, whether it's car mechanical issues, electrical or plumbing projects and repairs, ask Google for industry standard prices for that specific job. Google will give you a range in costs. Bear in mind that CA (especially the Bay Area), parts and labor for any contract work will always be on the higher end of the range since cost of living here is higher than other parts of the nation, but knowing is half the battle. You don't want to fall victim to price-gouging, or suckered into paying something completely unreasonable, so at least educate yourself on what the acceptable cost is for a specific repair in your area.

A smooth water softener installation experience. Mark was quick to provide a quote for installing a…read morenew water softener in our garage. He clearly explained what was needed, and his pricing was reasonable for the Bay Area. Showed up as scheduled, completed the installation professionally and efficiently, and made sure everything was working properly before they left. The installation was clean and well done, and they left the work area neat and tidy. Overall, it was a very smooth experience from getting the quote through completing the installation. I would definitely recommend these guys for plumbing and water softener installation work.

Jack and his crew performed several services - plumbing, appliance repair, screen door repair, and…read moreconstruction of a closet storage system. Everything was done perfectly. Elmo, Aurey, and Carlo were very pleasant, very knowledgeable, and professional. Jack is easy to reach, -he answers his phone! - explains things very well, and really listens to his clients. I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them in the future.

A Green Home seems like a misnomer for a company that used high VOC content finishes.read more

I manage a 37 unit condominium building in San Mateo County. All walkways, stairs, and unit…read morebalconies needed to be waterproofed. CAWC's crew and services were outstanding! The entire job was done in a timely manner with special attention to specific details. They were very professional and cooperative with all the tenants. Communication was easy, and the new waterproof applications look fantastic. I highly recommend this company! ​-Nancy M., Property Manager

My exposure to CAWC's work is indirect in the way that I have worked in a project that CAWC…read morere-coated, but more importantly, I am a unit owner in an HOA that CAWC was contracted to recoat and waterproof. My review is mainly based on the latter project, during which I also met one of the co-owners (Roy), as I was the project chair for some of the work performed on the community. The project was managed by Casey from Ferrari-Moe LLP. Bottom line is that CAWC's attention to detail is lacking big time. It may be that the waterproofing work they perform is long lasting (only time can tell), but the paint work they perform is underaverage. More importantly, they cause their own problems in a way that they mess up freshly painted surfaces, which means, it is better than before, but less than average work in the end. In addition, keeping schedule is not their strong suit, either, while I cannot speak to their budget keeping, since I was not involved in the budgeting of the project or work. Speaking to the co-owner (Roy) on more than one occassion, it is clear that he is interested in big projects and "keeping the assembly line running". Blemishes (minor or not so) are put on a "punch list", which grows quickly, but is not tackled swiftly, while there will be a lot of argueing over each item. In this context, employing Ferrari-Moe to manage this project did not seem to help, either. If you are a private property owner, I recommend looking for a different company to waterproof your house, assuming you care for your home. I am looking at CAWC's work every time I leave my unit now and I am reminded every time that I would not have called them to work on my house.

TL:DR; Will misled us into paying upfront for much of the work that he either didn't complete at…read moreall or did poorly/not up to code. When confronted, he agreed to give us our money back but has failed to make the full payment after 9 months. He also forged our signature to pull permits because he doesn't hold a license himself. We hired Will (aka Wisal) in October 2024 for a fairly large home project, and it was an absolute nightmare. The ordeal he put us through was an extremely emotionally taxing experience for our family. On top of that, he had not honored the refund agreement for the poor and incomplete work. We are now out of the money he still owes us, and we had to find another contractor to correct the terrible work he and his "team" did. Here were the main issues that led us to fire him from our project: 1. Forged Signature: We discovered that Will pulled permits under my name without permission by forging my signature on the paperwork, which he initially told us was pulled under his company's name. 2. Suspicious Electrical Work: Before the scheduled electrical inspection, Will had his team patch up the walls, which would make it impossible to inspect the wires. We found this suspicious, so we asked 4 separate electricians to take a look. Without being able to see behind the walls, they all saw that the work was not up to code. 3. Unnecessary Electrical Upgrade: We told Will we only wanted to rewire the house and to pull the permits. He told us we're required to upgrade our electrical panel. This caused a 3-month delay as we waited for PG&E to do the work. When PG&E responded to us, they told us we actually didn't need the upgrade. We suspect this was Will's attempt to charge us for unnecessary work. 4. Pressured To Pay Upfront: He pressured us to pay upfront for fees associated with the PG&E work (e.g. trenching fees, paving fees, etc). In California, you only need to make a downpayment of up to 10% or $1000 of the total contract price, whichever is less 5. Overpaid PG&E Fees: Will charged us $3,500 for PG&E's engineering advance. We asked PG&E about the charge and were told it was only $2,500. 6. Inconsistent Team: His "team" changed all the time. Will also did not seem to know when his team would work on our house. It was only when we checked and saw that either minimal or no work was done that he would then call his team to ask why they didn't show up. 7. Constant Delays: Will would promise us work would be done by a certain time (e.g. end of the week), but those deadlines were rarely met. For example, he told us the week of February 18th that interior painting and tiling work would be completed by the end of the week. By the time we fired him on the last week of March, that work was still not done. 8. Unprofessional Work: For basic jobs like painting, his team did not cover our floors. We now have paint splatters, scratches, and drywall residue all over our floors and cabinets. After all these issues, we fired Will and demanded a refund, which he agreed to pay on a 7-week schedule. That was back in April of 2025. It's January 2026, and he still has yet to pay us back fully. Do yourself a favor and avoid this company at all costs. P.S. If none of the above points convince you to stay away from this business, run some of the 5-star reviews through an AI detector. Many of them won't pass. I wouldn't trust a business with fake reviews. Would you?

Ah, the joys of homeownership. You think you're just fixing a little leak, and next thing you know,…read moreyou're starring in your own personal horror story--except instead of ghosts, it's a scammy contractor, a roof full of holes, and a rapidly draining bank account. Let me take you back to December 2024. After some heavy rains, we noticed a leak in our living room. Enter Will of Biohazmat (license #957784), who came in like a savior in a time of disaster. We were in a bit of a time crunch, planning to leave for a three-week holiday trip, and let's be real--it does rain in SF in December. Will assured us he'd take care of everything. Roof? Fixed. Ceiling? Restored. Peace of mind? Oh, how naive I was. Red Flag #1: The Mysterious Bathroom Leak One of the first things Will did was open up the ceiling--toward the upstairs bathroom. Now, I had explained, multiple times, that the leak happened after rain. Yes, there had been a small issue last winter, but it was clearly a rain-related problem. Still, Will was on a fishing expedition, hoping to uncover a more "profitable" issue. He eventually convinced me the entire roof needed replacing. I wasn't entirely sure, but hey, the roof was old. Maybe it was time? Spoiler: It was not time. It was a terrible decision. Red Flag #2: The Roofer Who Hates His Job The very next day, a roofer showed up to apply a temporary patch. He was barely inside when he launched into a rant about how Will had been delaying his payments for weeks and how he was planning to quit and work on his own. Now, a contractor's own workers bad-mouthing him before work even starts? That's a neon sign flashing "run" in bright red letters. But between holiday prep and wishful thinking, I convinced myself it would be fine. It was not fine. Red Flag #3: The Disappearing Act We left for the holidays. Will started work in January. I had set up cameras to monitor progress. It was a different roofer - I guess the first one has already quit. Three days before we returned, Will declared the job was done and demanded full payment. I got a few blurry, low-resolution pictures (classic), but on my cameras, I could still see workers moving around. Assuming they were just wrapping up (bad assumption), I wired the money. Terrible. Idea. The Disaster Unfolds Upon returning, I did what any responsible homeowner would do--I climbed up to inspect the work. Oh. My. God. Where do I even begin? Even without being a roofing expert, I could tell this was a train wreck. There were literal holes in my brand-new roof. You know, the thing meant to keep water out. I had a contractor neighbor take a look. Then, I brought in a few proper roofers. They all independently painted the same picture: total incompetence. Some highlights from my roof's tragic new look: The roofing material wasn't properly heat-sealed, meaning large sections could be peeled off by hand. Other parts were over-torched, melting the material and making it brittle. The seals around pipes? Instead of using proper metal flashings and sealants (as is standard), they smeared on some mystery black goo. Around chimneys and walls, instead of applying material properly, they just stuck it on without capping--essentially creating pockets for water collection. Drainage system? Not sealed at all. As if they just assumed water would avoid those spots out of respect. At this point, my frustration had reached Olympic levels. Red Flag #4: Will's "Fix" Was Even Worse I confronted Will, who eventually agreed to send someone to "fix" things. Enter Victor Hernandez, a supposed "partner" of Will's. I asked if he was licensed. Will assured me he was. Victor assured me he was. Fast forward through some back and forth, Victor himself admitted the roof was beyond repair (shocker). So, naturally, Will's solution was... to have Victor re-roof it. Because clearly, the guy whose company just butchered my roof was the right person for a do-over. When I asked what system they'd be using, it was total confusion. They claimed they'd heat-glue the roof but showed me materials meant for cold application. These guys didn't even understand the product they were using. So I asked for Victor's credentials. Nothing. No response. So I did my own digging. Guess what? Victor's license (#1071828) was suspended. He had no roofing license. His general contractor license was revoked due to a lawsuit. I confronted Will. After some discussion, he agreed to pay me back and part ways. Guess what? That didn't happen either as of now. And Then It Got Even Worse... It's been four weeks since that agreement. I'm still owed $9000. No payments. And just when I thought it couldn't get worse--it got worse. Before I had the chance to redo the roof, one of the drainages (the ones they didn't bother to seal) leaked and flooded my baby's room. So let's recap: Replaced a roof that probably didn't need replacing. Got scammed out of $9000. Ended up with more damage than when I started. Flooded my kid's room.

I will echo many of the reviews here. I called Patrick because our kitchen had flooded and I was…read morevery concerned about mold. Patrick was responsive (called back same day), punctual to the appointment, and then removed all my concerns and gave me an education on mold, taking about 35-45 minutes total. And then he refused payment. Patrick is what you need when you have concerns about mold - knowledge, experience, and he's what you want in a service person - trustworthy, sympathetic, and great attitude. Cannot recommend higher.

Consulted with Patrick regarding some mold concerns in my home. He was very helpful and was…read morethorough with his explanations. You could tell that he cared and was honest. Definitely a guy you want in your community and neighborhood.

Jamie and his team were incredibly professional, flexible and responsive! I would recommend them…read morewithout reservation to anyone dealing with a mold issue. His suggestion for other service providers helped me get things fixed quickly.

Had a mold, issue service in my bathroom…read more Jamie, who I dealt with was super responsive and super knowledgeable. He really helped me work within my budget and got everything done exactly on time. Honestly way better experience than I could've imagined would happen.

From start to finish, Swift Restoration exceeded every expectation. Dealing with home damage is…read morestressful enough, and having a team that is professional, communicative, and genuinely customer-focused made all the difference. The crew was fastidious in their work -- nothing was overlooked, and every detail was handled with care. What really stood out was how assuring they were throughout the entire process. They kept us informed at every step, proactively answered questions before we even had to ask, and made sure we always knew what to expect next. That kind of communication is rare and incredibly appreciated when you're navigating a stressful situation. They were also timely -- showed up when they said they would and completed the work on schedule without cutting corners. If you're looking for a restoration company that treats your home like their own and puts the customer first, look no further. Swift Restoration has earned a customer for life. Highly recommended.

Michael was incredibly helpful. I made a mistake trying to fix a plumbing issue on my own and…read moreended up with a bathroom filled with so much water that it leaked through to our kitchen ceiling. That was a Sunday, so the next morning I called Miachel and he came to our house within a couple hours. He measured the moisture levels and not only told us that it didn't require expensive remedies, but he also carefully explained how we could fix things on our own. On top of that he is super friendly and cheerful. I highly recommend him.