I reached out to Alex about a project in South San Francisco that I needed help on. He came over…read moreto the house, spent over an hour with me, explained the process in South San Francisco, what to expect, how he could help and what my options were. His council gave me the tools to make my best decision. That decision ended up not needing his assistance. I offered to pay him for his valuable time; he said he was happy to help and told me to keep him in mind for the future-refusing payment. I was so appreciative for his advise, time and expertise. I felt confident in his abilities and I would gladly work with and recommend Alex gain.

Working with Alex and Jay on our full gut remodel in Millbrae made a huge difference. They know San…read moreMateo County and local building codes inside and out, guiding our plans through the review process to finish in minimal revisions with only minor comments. Beyond permitting and design, they acted as true partners rather than just a standard business, actively pointing out how to avoid costly, unnecessary upgrades and helping navigate challenges with our GC during construction. Jay's dedication stood out during a key site walk when he climbed up into the attic with me. Together, we caught framing, shear-wall, and electrical details that even the inspector missed (during the building phase). Having their architectural expertise on-site before insulation and drywall went up saved us significant money and ensured the structural integrity of the build. Not only did they handle the architecture and permitting in reasonable timeframe, but they supported us through every phase to ensure quality throughout. I genuinely appreciate their responsiveness and ongoing support.

We've been working with Andy for the last several months on our 3rd and 4th story addition project…read morein upper Noe Valley. Communication: Andy is organized, efficient, and clear in his communications with us. He was also upfront with us from the beginning about the potential challenges our project would face, from city building regulations to neighbor considerations, but always presented solutions to the issues. Design: Andy has been able to take our high level requirements and turn them into an elegant and practical design that is above and beyond what we originally imagined. His in-depth knowledge of the city codes has also been reassuring - we really appreciate his focus on the goal of making this a smooth, low drama process. Process and Cost: Finally, Andy's wealth of vetted and reliable industry contacts has helped us determine a working budget early in the process - this has been invaluable for ensuring we're comfortable with the major changes to come. Andy and his contacts have all provided reasonable pricing, considering the scale of the project we are undertaking. We're really happy working with Andy, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any projects in SF!

We've just completed our 2nd Major Remodel with Andy after having the pleasure of working with him…read moreseveral years ago on our 2nd story addition. Our 2nd project with Andy included the main level Kitchen, Family area, Mudroom and Powder Room. We were so impressed with Andy's design talent the first time, that we were certain we wanted to work with Andy to tackle the design challenges for the second go round. Andy again was integral to the success of the project. After receiving an initial estimate from a contractor we had worked with in the past that was higher than expected, Andy was able to offer another contractor more in line with our budget. After listening to our thoughts and concerns, Andy offered several design options, and again we were really excited with the finalized approach. Andy was able to incorporate some specific design details we wanted, and then build upon them and make them a unique feature for our project. When we were facing technical challenges with the millwork detail we incorporated into the project, Andy suggested a solution that the millworker went with to solve the problem. Andy again was great to work with through the design, both listening and offering design options we hadn't thought of. His attention to design detail really made the project. His knowledge of construction and cost were such a great asset to making our project a success. He followed through with the project from beginning to end. We Hired Andy 2x as our Architect, we highly recommend him for your project!

Jessica has been an amazing partner during our remodel journey. She worked with us through the…read morestarts and stops of the process and helped us realize the vision for our remodel. She was incredibly informative and communicative during the permit review process, turning what we had heard could be a nightmare into a fairly smooth process. Jessica and her team were always responsive and ready with answers to our many questions. We would not hesitate to recommend Jessica and the JSD Architecture team to anyone looking to remodel their house.

We are so grateful for Jessica's help in getting a permit for our addition. It's been a long…read moreprocess which she forewarned us about. We've never worked with an architect before so we didn't know what to expect. Jessica is a great listener. She actually listens to her clients and makes recommendations based on that. We highly recommend Jessica! We look forward to the completion of our project. Thank you Jessica and your team!

We found our way to Winder Gibson through our realtor and could not be more grateful. We worked…read moreclosely with Geoff and Daniel to design our dream home. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and took on all details at every stage, including handling a difficult neighbor. At the same time, they were efficient and budget conscious, helping us stay on track both financially and time-line wise. They made what could be an overwhelming process move smoothly and enjoyably. We unreservedly recommend Winder Gibson.

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Geoff and his team on a full demolition and new…read moreconstruction of a single family home with ADU in San Francisco. We loved our experience and wholeheartedly endorse Winder Gibson to anyone looking for a full service architecture firm. From the outset, Geoff and his team demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our family's needs, which they transformed into a beautiful house design that resonates with our aspirations and lifestyle. We are currently transitioning to the construction phase, and are excited to raise our family in such a thoughtfully designed space. Also, Geoff and team are true experts at navigating the San Francisco permitting process. They efficiently moved us through permitting, both reacting to feedback from the city and helping us manage our neighbors. Honestly, we could not have permitted the house without their guidance. In a city where building homes can be difficult, the one two punch of beautiful design + the knowledge and skill to get it across the line was invaluable. We are so appreciative of Geoff and team.

I signed a contract to remodel tub/shower to walk in shower and put down a deposit. Unfortunately,…read morethe following day I have to cancel the contract. Project manager, Athos, was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I'm sorry that I have to cancel. Kathy was so nice and told me that she refunded the deposit to my credit card right away. I'm very impressed with their professionalism. Thank you

Had a great experience with remodeling heroes. Their…read morequoting process was fast and thorough. The project manager Athos was direct, honest with what work it took and helped come up with a very accurate estimate. During the work the foreman Edgar and his the team took care and effort to do a good job. They were honest and responsible with the work - when the paint cracked after a day they came back and resanded everything down and patched it up to be as good as possible.

I cannot say enough amazing things about James. Our kitchen/backyard needed a major remodel and…read moreJames guided us through the process every step of the way until the completion of the project. There is no way we could have survived through the entire process without James' help. He didn't just help with the design and development he helped coordinate the project with the contractor we selected. James even helped us select the right contractor for the project based on our feedback as well as his recommendations. James has a good eye for design but I appreciated how he listened to our opinions and what we liked and used it to create several designs so that we could eventually select one that we liked. I attached some renderings James made for us and pictures of how the project turned out. James is very kind and generous, a good listener, and very thoughtful and polite. I really appreciate his attention to detail as well as our project was very challenging in that it was an old house that required a lot of structural fixes before the remodel could be completed. James picked up on all the structural changes we needed to implement and worked it into the design as well. He helped with the permits, picking a contractor, recommending materials, etc. James is amazing and I would not hesitate to hire him again for another remodelling project!

From the owner: James Vaccaro Architect Incorporated is a Pacifica, California based architecture firm, providing…read moreprofessional design services for residential and commercial projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Our boutique studio scale allows for focused distinctive attention to detail on each individual project, with a goal of exceeding client expectations. We strive to create design solutions that are thoughtful, creative, aesthetically functional and sustainable. Our design aesthetic embraces a minimalist approach that explores expression of materials, clean lines and functional forms. However, our ultimate goal is successful design execution of our client's specific program requirements and objectives.

We had a fantastic experience working with Alan and the team at ibuilders to construct our…read more2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ADU! From the very beginning, we wanted a builder we could truly trust to handle the entire project from start to finish, and ibuilders completely delivered. Alan guided us seamlessly through the design process. He made sure to maximize every square foot of the layout, incorporated all our specific requirements, and brought super helpful suggestions based on his team's depth of experience. They took care of all the permitting with the city, which made what could have been a stressful process completely hassle-free. In addition to building the ADU itself, they upgraded our main electrical panel and completed hardscaping around the unit to give us a clean, low-maintenance outdoor space. If you are considering building an ADU, I cannot recommend Alan and ibuilders enough. I'm happy to speak to anyone who is interested in learning more about our experience with them!

I reached out to iBuilders Design and Build for a free estimate to enclose my existing Alumawood…read morepatio. They responded very quickly through Yelp and scheduled a phone consultation. Luis and his team spent about 30 minutes understanding my requirements and provided detailed and honest feedback. They explained that since my existing patio is built with Alumawood, enclosing it with a regular wood frame would not be appropriate. The proper options would be either to remove the existing structure and rebuild it from scratch or use a specialized Alumawood sunroom system. Even though iBuilders Design and Build could not take on my project, I truly appreciate Luis and his team for their transparency, professionalism, and willingness to provide honest guidance upfront. Their responsiveness and helpful advice made the process much clearer for me.

We worked with Ellis on a major addition in 2007 and have asked for his advice on a couple of…read moresmaller design/architectural management issues since. In each case, regardless of the size of the effort required, he has been willing to help. His design advice is superb. In 2007, his attention to detail was so good that he sailed through design review with San Mateo County on the first try when no one else did. We trust his judgment and skill. If you're looking for a first rate architect and someone you'll enjoy working with, contact Ellis.

We couldn't be happier with the process and results of our work with EASA Architecture in our…read morerecent bathroom remodel. Since we were working with a small space (and a limited budget), Lisa and Ellis took the time to understand our needs, and then presented us with a variety of design options, offering creative solutions that matched our tastes, while making the best use of limited space. They were especially helpful in coming up with a color scheme that integrated the bathroom elements, and blended with the qualities of the adjoining room. Lisa then worked closely with us in choosing tile, paint, fixtures, window treatment, cabinetry, etc. so that they all worked together. We are completely happy with our new bathroom, and would recommend Lisa and Ellis and EASA Architecture for any design or architectural work. [Previously, we worked with EASA Architecture in a major kitchen remodel, and our satisfaction with their work at that time made them our obvious choice for this recent project.]

This guy is honestly nuts. I would trust EVERYTHING Johnny J. said in his review. I call The…read moreDrafter and say "hi, I am looking for the company called the drafter" and then Romeo hangs up on me. Then texts me later saying "how can I help you?" and signs his text Romeo. I told him the job I have and his response is "don't bother me." This guy needs serious professional help and will NOT survive too long in the Bay Area lol. Had to hire someone else for the job. He also claims he called me (which he didn't) and that my phone is AI? HUH? WHAT....? Run from him

I had horrible time with this provider. He wasted me several months, could not deliver the plans…read moreand just kept asking for more money. Then he promised to give refund but did not so I had to do a chargeback on my credit card. He made me do all the work that he was supposed to do and he would even pay respect to come even once to see the property that he is drawing. He would send me to do all kind of different measurements. I invested days of work to do his work and at the end it all failed. He never even read and understood the requirements from the City of Oakland for permit drawing which I had provided to him at the beginning. Instead of reading them he kept saying that it is additional work. And my impression was that he did not know how to do a lot of the items required for permit preparation. His communication is really hard to understand and his phone is really bad quality so at any given time I was understanding only 50% of his speech. He is very temperamental and can drop your project at any moment and leave you stuck with ton of money paid and nothing received. So you would have to start from scratch (this is what happened to me). The most shocking thing was one day he just hanged up the phone and said to look for someone else. During the course of the collaboration he would purposefully not share his files that he is working on (the software files with drawings) eventhoug I paid him money for those drawing. So your risk is he can quit without notice and you would have nothing : money gone, and no files. I would stay away from him!

We worked with David on a full backyard redesign, and somehow he managed to turn our sloped,…read moreconfused mess of a yard into a beautiful, functional space--complete with a dream deck and plenty of room for our daughter to run wild. David was hands-on, patient, and never once made us feel bad for starting the project with nothing more than some vague ideas and a hilariously random Pinterest board. We were also on a pretty tight budget, and he was incredibly thoughtful about helping us stay within it--without making the design look like it. He gave us smart options along the way and made the whole process feel easy. Highly recommend Cite Studios if you want a creative, collaborative design partner who can bring your backyard dreams to life--and maybe even make you feel like you knew what you were doing all along.

We love Cite Sudio! Ann and David have been perfect partners for our remodel project. They work in…read morea very timely manner with a personal touch, and they're very hands on. Whether they are providing their own ideas, or incorporating some of ours, everything seems so easy with them... and Ann found us the absolute best contractor, as well as product sources, to make our project simple and enjoyable. We may be among the few who will be sorry to see this job end. We need to find more work for them. Cite Studio is the best!