I have to say - both my husband and myself were skeptical about taking on necessary renovations…read morethat we needed to our home during COVID 19. Honestly, we didn't really have a choice though...it *had* to be done. Global pandemic or not, I'd hire Paul and his team over and over and over again, they are that good. I loved that he was able to map out the littlest of details - down to which shifts of workers would be on the job site - to facilitate contact tracing if needed, and to limit my family/his workers exposure. Although our renovation was absolutely necessary, I'm glad we made the choice to go with Paul and his team. In uncertain times, they gave us peace of mind AND a top notch reno. Thanks Paul!!! I owe you and your crew my famous coq au vin as a thank you, lol!!!

There are many times "cheap is not better." For example, laser eye surgery, breast implants,…read morecorporate travel agency. But most importantly, anything done to your precious home. We contracted Paul and Acme Builders for my "Man-Cave" project, to tear down my closet, wire my room for all the fun a man can have: play music (walls are wired with input/output for any electronic instrument) through the PA system, or just headsets (ports on the walls), have a sporting event or even dance parties (disco ball, LCD laser projector, fog machine). These guys were professional, on time and on budget in transforming my room. How do you screen people (strangers) roam around in your house and trust them? Certainly not by signing up with the lowest bidder, although many times the lowest bidder may be Acme builders as they have integrity in pricing it as reasonable as possible. Anything cheaper than that, would mean cutting corners (cheaper material, shoddy construction practices, not-so-good laborers). Acme Builders can handle any project of any size/budget. If you need a reference, I am more than happy to put some senses into you about hiring Acme Builders.

I can't say enough good things about PJ and his construction company. From start to finish, the…read moreentire experience was outstanding. PJ is not only incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, but he also genuinely cares about the quality of his work and the satisfaction of his clients. What really stood out was his attention to detail and clear communication. He took the time to explain every step of the process, made sure all my questions were answered, and kept everything on schedule. There were no surprises--just honest, reliable service and top-tier craftsmanship. The final result exceeded all expectations. The work was done with precision, professionalism, and pride. You can tell PJ holds himself to a high standard, and it shows in every aspect of the project. If you're looking for a construction company you can trust, PJ is the guy to call. I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality work done right the first time.

I have engaged Summit Construction for a comprehensive range of projects, encompassing both…read moreinterior and exterior remodeling of single-family residences and commercial office buildings. Their expertise includes flooring installation, painting, kitchen cabinetry, concrete, plumbing, and electrical work. PJ consistently demonstrates professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, active listening, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.

We hired Stephen Swan to remodel our much beloved 1911 Craftsman home in Rockridge. When we bought…read morethe house in 2001, it was for the beautiful craftsmanship of the home, and all the beautiful woodwork. Our friend called it a "jewelbox" and we agreed! So, as you can imagine, we had a touch of fear and some very high expectations for our remodel in 2007/8. We worked with a great architect on the vision, and Stephen really brought it all to life for us. From the earliest stages, Stephen built our confidence by being on time for meetings, communicating effectively in person, via phone, via email, etc., and by laying out a project plan that clearly showed our mutual accountability to making the project a success. As you know, there are thousands of decisions in a remodel project. Stephen laid them out simply and made sure we had plenty of time to work though the more challenging decisions for the kitchen and bathrooms, while coaching us through some of the easier decisions that could be made quickly like doors, doorknobs, etc. He has an exceptional crew, and his subcontractors are all individuals/teams that he's worked with multiple times, so everyone knew what to expect. They're all very proud to work with him. Stephen ran a very clean site. We rented a house just a few blocks away, so we were over often, picking up the mail or checking in to see how things were coming along. Stephen was also very thoughtful of our neighbors, inviting their feedback on noise levels, sweeping the sidewalks with magnets to make sure no stray nails, etc. Stephen delivered our project on time and on budget. He's an exceptional communicator and an overall fun person to be around. People often ask when we're gardening in front who helped us with our home remodel, and we always give Stephen Swan our highest recommendation.

How lucky we were to have Stephen for our big kitchen project last year! We reconfigured the main…read morefloor of our home and built a new kitchen from scratch. Our kitchen is beautiful and well planned and the process was very smooth. Stephen worked closely with us, our designers and various sub contractors to finish our new kitchen within the timeline and budget. He has both an eye for the big picture and details and was instrumental in the planning stages. He had lots of helpful advice from layout and permitting through to tile and handle selection. He was in constant communication with us and made us feel like our project was his #1 priority.

I was so discouraged when several professionals all failed to find the source of leaks in my house…read morewhen, fortunately, I found Tom who succeeded in doing so. As a senior woman living alone I felt very vulnerable and was unable to decide on a company to install a french drain until Tom referred me to someone I could trust. He is very responsive and has supported me in a variety of situations to help keep my 1939 house in good repair. Tom gets a rave review from me and should be listed in the top 10!

I cannot recommend Thomas Cunniff too highly. He and his crew just rescued my garage from…read moredestruction and I love the result. Tom is very a very clear communicator, very well organized, easy to work with, and asks a fair and honest price. In addition he has great attention to detail and aesthetic sense when decisions need to be made. There will be more projects down the line. Hopefully Tom can fit them in.

There's a level of not only quality but values that separates the best companies and workers, and I…read moreput Bay renovation and construction at the top of the list. They bring integrity, excellent listening, and a collaborative approach in values. We had some work done on our home, including flooring, indoor painting, some renovation of different areas of the house as well as electrical. First and foremost, Paul, the owner and his industry partners work together to create solutions and mapped out everything prior to talking about cost. This made me feel very secure so that I knew what I would be getting, but also that I had input. He's an excellent listener and not only is very flexible but also has great ideas. The partners that he brought in to take care of the electrical work exceptional as well for me, I wanted someone to work on my house that had top level connections that worked hard and we're also ethical and that's exactly what I got. I've had a decent amount of work done on the house prior and this was by far the most transparent and aligned work that's been done. I highly suggest this company.

I've hired Paul for numerous projects, and his work has always been excellent. He is prompt on…read moreworkdays, does a great job and everything has been completed in a very reasonable amount of time. I highly recommend him.

We worked with Baywood for an extensive down-to-the-studs whole house remodel of our 125 year old…read morehome and couldn't be more pleased with the process and outcome. Robert and his team are kind, communicative, creative but grounded, accountable and just an overall delight to work with. The quality of their work definitely shined through after completion and since we've been living in the house for a couple of years. I can't recommend Robert and the rest of the Baywood team enough.

Baywood has been a contractor for me for 40 years. I first met Robet Malone, the owner of Baywood,…read moreafter purchasing my first house in Berkeley where they performed extensive renovations. 5 years later, I hired him and his team to construct a small office building and help remodel an existing office building on the same lot. And 15 years later, my wife and I purchased another home in Berkeley where we enlisted Baywood to convert a garage into a stunning guest room. Baywood is not inexpensive, but I found that they perform their operations with care, integrity and uncanny expertise.

Nick and his team did an incredible job with a major home renovation for us, completely redoing…read morethree bathrooms from scratch. They set an aggressive timeline and stuck to it, and stayed within their estimated budget. The work speaks for itself - we were extremely happy with the results, and it's been almost a year now since completion and we've had no issues with quality at all. I've worked with a lot of contractors and something I appreciated the most about Nick was how helpful he was outside the actual execution of the work itself -- he gave us thoughtful design advice, helped us source the best materials, and was a pleasure to work with every day.

Nick Ghirardelli and his team were a dream to work with. True professionals all around with laser…read morefocus on the small details, they take great pride in their work. We just finished building a pergola with them and while it was a small project, they treated it like it was big. Not only did the craftsmanship and design far surpass our expectations but the quality and integrity of the structure they built will last a lifetime. We are excited to move onto the next project with Ghirardelli Construction.

I've only had good experiences with Jetton Construction. From their office staff, to the crew in…read morethe field as well as the owner - this team is professional and top notch. I highly recommend working with them.

We had the pleasure of working with Jetton Construction in 2007 when we added a garage/den/full…read morebathroom addition to our craftsman home in North Berkeley. I cannot say enough how completely professional and lovely every single employee was during the entire process. They were meticulous and helpful in every step of the way. No corners were cut and they solved unforeseen architectural decisions easily because of their years of experience. I have seen other remodels and additions, and I have to say, I have not seen finer work. When we tell people who see our house for the first time that they are looking at an addition they are shocked - the materials are consistent with the rest of the house that was built in 1912. We are in the early stages of planning a full bathroom remodel and of course we are hiring Jetton to do the work. We know the end result will be fabulous and the process of working with Bill and Co. will be enjoyable. I wish there were more than five stars to give......