As a former Yelp Elite member, I don't write reviews lightly - but our experience with Gabriel and…read moreStep Up Construction truly deserves one. We recently completed a full master bathroom renovation along with a whole-house repipe (galvanized to copper), and from start to finish, Gabriel and his team were professional, transparent, and detail-oriented. Project Pitch Phase: Gabriel came out at least twice to carefully assess the scope of work. He was thoughtful in his recommendations - for example, suggesting we update the bay window to ensure the entire bathroom felt cohesive and aesthetically aligned. While it added to the cost, he explained the reasoning clearly and never felt pushy. He was upfront about pricing and the overall plan. He even invited us to visit another active job site so we could see the quality of work firsthand, beyond just online photos. Additionally, he had his plumber come out to provide a free quote for the copper repiping, which we appreciated. Work in Progress: Gabriel has built an incredible team. His project manager, Israel, was friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful - especially when it came to selecting tiles, vanities, and fixtures. He helped obtain contractor discounts from vendors and was on-site almost daily (even if just for 10-15 minutes) to check in and address questions. After each visit, he followed up with videos and written notes summarizing discussions, which we found extremely professional and reassuring. The crew was punctual (arriving between 8-9am daily), respectful, and highly skilled - special shoutout to Asa for his craftsmanship. There were typically 1-2 workers on-site each day, and the entire project was completed in about 6 weeks. Wrap Up: The team cleaned up daily, which made living through construction much easier. At project completion, Gabriel even brought in professional cleaners to clean the entire house and driveway - a thoughtful touch. Most importantly, he was responsive and quick to address any small issues we noticed once we began using the new bathroom. Overall, we're very happy with the results and would confidently recommend Step Up Construction for renovation projects. Gabriel and his team deliver quality work with professionalism and care.

I gave Step Up Construction a 2-star review based on my experience with their estimator, David. He…read morearrived 45 minutes late to our appointment and came across with a dismissive attitude from the start, including comments like, "We're not the cheapest company out there." He then provided what felt like a very rough "guesstimate" of nearly $20,000 for approximately 757 square feet of upstairs flooring plus the staircase -- which came in at roughly 2-3 times higher than several other licensed contractors I've since met with. I originally thought their near-perfect 5-star Yelp rating seemed too good to be true, and unfortunately my experience did not live up to those reviews. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Step Up Construction.

Highly, highly recommend. They built an 80' retaining wall and every detail was thoughtfully…read moreconsidered. The crew, managed by Travis, worked efficiently and every single night cleaned up and left the area ready for the next day. The only change order was to get a plumber in to move a propane line. They are not the cheapest, but they are the best.

We have a cottage on the property whose foundation is partially set into the hillside. There was…read morea French Drain behind the cottage that had failed, allowing water to seep into the crawlspace and create some mold issues. Adam came out, assessed the situation and came up with a plan that wouldn't drain our bank account. He and his crew dug a new French Drain, installed a water barrier on the concrete wall, then installed a 'catch basin' outside which captured the water from the French Drain to take it off the property via yet another drainage system. In addition, they installed a sump pump and drain under the cottage so that if any subsurface water rose up, it would be drained off as well. That was seven years ago and everything is still working as anticipated. Adam and his crew are amazing and their work ethic is among the best we've ever encountered. His attention to detail is second to none and we find ourselves recommending him and his crew to others all the time.

It was time to complete our third important home improvement project. Our first two projects were…read morecompleted by Andrews's Construction, and based on the quality, skills, reliabilty, and communication from those projects, we choose again to work with Andrew's Construction. This time we just had an idea of what we needed. So, with the assistance of Mr. Andrew, together we agreed on a final plan. Then with the scope of work clearly defined, the work began. Andrew's Construction crew are skilled craftsmen. It is my opinion that each member is a qualified professional. These individuals arrive on time, accomplish their daly tasks with knowledge and skills. In addition, they are trustworthy, and always clean up at the end of the work day. The crew was lead by, Ralph. He has been with Andrew's for a long time. In fact, Ralph has worked on both of our first two projects. We were happy to have him on this project as well. Our project was completed a little ahead of schedule. If you have projects that need to be completed, I recommend Andrew's Construction. You will be satisfied, as they will keep you in the loop with good communication, provide you with skilled expert craftspeople, and the work will be preformed with quality.

Andrews Construction did a room addition and new bathroom for us and the work came out great. Fair…read morequote, friendly workers, and they finished on time. Highly recommend them for any project.

We just finished an extensive home remodel and extension, almost a completely new construction, ~14…read moremonths. Baron Construction did an excellent job from start to finish -- highly responsive and flexible with changes of plans/ideas. Leeran has been an outstanding project manager throughout the whole process: always available, responsive, and driven to get things right. They clearly care about customer satisfaction, and it shows. We're loving the finished project.

Beware! Barton will under bid significantly to get the job, and walk you up during construction…read morewhen you have no choice. Elderly people especially beware. Check his contractors license he has a history of doing this.

I had my old wood deck removed and replaced with a Trex deck. Mike and his team built my new deck…read moreas if they were building their own deck. They take pride in what they are building with an impeccable attention to detail. The response to my initial inquiry was quick and the quote was reasonable. The work was done on time, the team cleaned up the area at the end of each day. I could not be happier with the end result.

We hired Mike to rebuild our old wooden deck. He is super responsive and came within a day to give…read moreus a very reasonable quote compared to another quote we had from a different landscaper. Although our deck was not too complicated, Mike and his crew paid attention to details. They gave suggestions along the way of things that we didn't noticed before. They did a great job with our deck and it looks amazing. We are very happy with how it turns out. Thank you Mike and team!

I had a great experience with this contractor. They tiled my shower with the tile I wanted and the…read moregrout and tile is neat and clean. They put in the shower I wanted. They did nice flooring and baseboard. They installed the sink and vanity. They fixed my leaky windows. They redid my sub floor. Very clean and professional workers. No gaps in the tile. Finished edges of vanity and toilet with caulking done right. Installed shower door without cracks. Was put in straight. Installed grab bars straight and nook for shampoo. Everything straight and square.

We had a very frustrating experience with this company and unfortunately cannot recommend them…read more What should have been a simple one-day door installation turned into a 13-day project filled with delays, poor communication, workmanship issues, and even a safety concern that left us uncomfortable in our own home and unable to use our infant son's nursery during that time. Timeline of events: Mon 2/16: Workers were scheduled for 9:30am but didn't arrive until after 1pm. They re-measured the frame, left to pick up doors (which we were told would already be ordered), and returned saying they were too large and needed shaving, pushing work to the next day. Tue 2/17: The worker arrived on time, but after installation we noticed cracks in the frame and a large gap between the doors where they barely latched. We reported it immediately and were told Alberto would come Thursday. Thu 2/19: Alberto worked all day and said there were finishing touches for Friday. We weren't thrilled with the result but were willing to move forward just to get our son's nursery functional again. Fri 2/20: Alberto admitted the installation had been done incorrectly and the damaged frame needed to be completely redone because the doors wouldn't work long term. While we appreciated the honesty, this reset the project timeline again. He said he'd return Saturday morning. Sat 2/21: At around 8:50am the appointment was rescheduled to Monday. Mon 2/23: We texted at 8:40am to confirm timing. Our message was read but not answered until 10:30am, and he didn't arrive until around 2pm due to another appointment. Tue 2/24: More frame work and putty were applied with instructions to allow a day to dry. Thu 2/26: Painters arrived as scheduled, but Alberto said he couldn't come until Friday and gave no clear arrival window. Fri 2/27: We asked for an ETA so we could plan around our 4-month-old's nap schedule. We were told 2pm, but the worker showed up at 1:15pm, waking the baby. He also didn't have proper tools and spent about five hours chiseling wood out of the door by hand just to get the bolts to fit. That same day we also experienced a serious safety concern. One worker used a metal circular saw indoors, sending sparks flying inside our home. When we raised concerns, the foreman dismissed it and incorrectly claimed sparks from cutting metal cannot start a fire. This got me mad and I did raise my voice. Instead of accountability, the conversation became defensive, including comments that they were "doing us a favor" fixing work we never requested- work that was only necessary because of the original installation mistakes. Our attempt to speak with Benny, the GC, was also frustrating. He repeatedly talked over us while saying he wanted to ensure we were happy, which felt disingenuous given the lack of listening or accountability. Sun 3/1: Alberto returned but left again for another three-hour stretch before finally coming back to complete the job. Nearly two weeks later, the doors were finally operational. Afterward we were told they were losing money because the project took longer and required redoing work. That is not the customer's responsibility. From day one we simply wanted the job done correctly. Throughout the process there were missed arrival windows, last-minute schedule changes, safety concerns, and little respect for our time or the disruption to our household. We also had to closely monitor workmanship due to frame damage and installation defects. I'm sure the company will respond, but everything described here is accurate and documented. This experience was exhausting and unnecessarily drawn out. If you value clear communication, punctuality, professionalism, and safe work practices done right the first time, I would strongly caution against using this company.

Ian and crew are The Best and I say this with sincerity! They removed and rebuilt a deck that once…read morecontained a hot tub, in our rental's back yard. For our own home, they rebuilt an old gate between our neighbor's house. They did an absolute bang-up job updating our bathroom. We had them remove an old wooden deck surrounding our home and replaced it with artificial boards (Trex or similar). They are quick, intelligent and kind. Their work is precise. We look forward to having Ian and his team over again!

As the first step in the remodel of our Aptos vacation home, Ian replaced our 200 sq ft front deck…read moreand entry stairs quickly and at a great price. He was diligent, efficient and checked in several times during the project when questions or issues (55 year old house) arose. Just the right contractor for our project.

Great job on the work Very good workers and team that did…read morewhat I wanted Will definitely use again for future projects

I'd like to thank Bar, Gerson and the rest of the hardworking Barcci team for helping me turn my…read moredream space into reality. From the initial meetings, Bar made a really great impression by being attentive, responsive, honest, down to earth and thoughtful in his communication style. Working with a builder who I can communicate well with was a non-negotiable, and Bar and his team excel at it! Barcci is a very well-run construction company, they are well organized and have systems in place so if you need to stay within budget and timeframe, they are your team. Transparent numbers, and I also liked that I was able to source the finish materials myself to fit my budget and style. The construction crew was super hard working, kind, and made the process very manageable for me, even as I lived in the house 3 of the 4 months that the project lasted. They truly gave their 150% and went the extra mile to please. We did a full kitchen, bathroom, new hardwood flooring and smooth walls everywhere renovation, and I LOVE the results!