After working with Elliott Build on a larger residential addition project, we also have had…read moreoccasion to work with them on a few smaller projects. And again, we continue to recommend them unreservedly. We really love working with the team. One thing that really stands out is how they've been able to accommodate our schedule/asks; for example, we have worked with them to schedule two projects while we were out of the house on vacations to avoid disruption (which has made this effortless). Many thanks to Kirsten, Kris, Cam, Marco and team!

We recently completed a full bathroom remodel with Elliott Build, and we were extremely happy with…read moreboth the process and the outcome. The entire team (Kirsten, Kris, Cam, Miguel, Sal, Fernando and others) were professional, communicative, and delivered uniformly high quality work, on time and on budget. They showed up when they said they would, never left us hanging, and followed through on all the open items. They went to great lengths to keep the rest of our house free of dust and debris as much as possible. While we started with an agreed upon design plan, they offered some good suggestions and helpful modifications along the way. I'll note that we had gotten several bids before the project began, and their bid was the most expensive. But they had the best trusted references, and they exuded a competence that impressed us, with no high pressure sales pitch. We have not regretted our decision for a moment and would recommend them without reservation.

We have hired Tawmie, the owner of All About the Finish for a number of projects over the years and…read moreshe has never failed to amaze us. She created a fantastic pull-out pantry for us on the top half of a very deep closet and pull-out drawers on the bottom. She helped us visualize how to modestly remodel our kitchen by turning a wall that had previously had an oven wall into a counter extension with cabinets on top and drawers underneath (the drawers were refurbished from the drawers under the stovetop which we replaced with a full oven/stove. Later we rehired her for a hall closet remake that has pull out drawers and a place for a broom and mop. After that, we hired her to turn our perpetually broken sliding bedroom closet doors into accordion-style doors. She used the original doors. Most recently we've hired her to create a corner table in our living room to hold a sculpture. She just finished that today, and we love it. Next week, she's installing two benches she constructed on either side of a beautiful cabinet made by my father-in-law many decades ago which we just inherited. Tawmie will take the time to listen to what we want, help us brainstorm and visualize what the outcome will be, and then make something that exceeds our expectations. We highly recommend her.

For a business that is named 'All about the FINISH' ... well Tawmie never finished the job we had…read moreoriginally agreed on. Maybe it's because she's too busy now with all her new business from the 'yelp phenomenon' and the 8 week wait, so she can't be bothered with finishing a small job with clients she didn't get along with. We, too were impressed with the yelp reviews here and contracted her to do some detail work on our kitchen remodel late last year. We were on a really tight timeline (baby #2 arrival was imminent) and the holidays were coming up. Tawmie was initially very flexible and accommodating, and suggested that although she wouldn't be able to personally do the work right away, she knew someone who could at least get the first part of the job done (we were waiting on some additional trim and it was understood from the beginning that part of the job would be completed in December, and the rest completed in the new year). We agreed. After the subcontractor started work, we expressed to Tawmie that we felt his work was not as good as we had hoped. Now, let me be clear. At this point the job was (and still is) not complete. We made our judgment based on unfinished work. Tawmie made a point of saying this, and I agree. However, instead of simply stopping there and reassuring us the work, on completion, would be much improved, Tawmie's attitude became very defensive and confrontational. For example. There is a really tricky area around our window casing that is just plain awkward. We discussed a lot of different options, and finally I agreed to one. We ended up not liking the way it looked, and requested that it be re-done a different way. Instead of taking it in stride and simply agreeing to re-work the area, (which, IMO is a non-issue as we were paying by the hour) we got into a back and forth regarding the fact that I had approved the work to be done the way it had been completed. I wasn't arguing that at all. I just changed my mind when I saw the end result, wanted to have it re-done, and apparently that was an issue. (I can't possibly be the first person to want work redone because I changed my mind??) Finally, we agreed to pay Tawmie for most of the work that had already been completed, and would pay the balance on completion of the job in January after the extra trim arrived etc... When we contacted Tawmie in January, she responded that she would not come back and do any more work on the job until she received payment for the full balance for the work that had already been done. This was NOT what we had agreed on in December. And, of the many contractors I have worked with over the years, I have never paid them until a job was fully completed. We have tried to contact Tawmie by phone multiple times to follow up regarding this, but as it stands right now, she has not responded to our calls, and our kitchen trim is still not finished. It is Tawmie's attitude in response to our concerns that clearly sent our relationship southward, and has me here writing a two star review, which frankly, is not a fun thing for me to do. I would much rather be writing a glowing review. I acknowledge that communication could have been improved on both ends, but at the end of the day, managing clients (us) and the work being farmed out (subcontractor) is part of growing a business. As far I can see Tawmie's craftsmanship is excellent, but her customer service needs a bit of... finish.

Embarking on a kitchen remodel is no small feat, but with the right company, it can be an easy and…read moreenjoyable experience. That is how I felt about working with Cucina Kitchen Design--I was a little sad when it ended because I enjoyed working with Lisa and her team so much! From the initial consultation to the final steps, the process was handled professionally and with a level of engagement that made me feel like I would ultimately have the kitchen I wanted. From demolition to re-construction, there was consistency in working through the remodel with an outstanding quality of workmanship. The precision and care taken during the build were unparalleled - from the placement of hardware, and lighting installation, to the alignment of tiles, all meticulously executed. Something that I highly valued after going through other remodel work, was never any time that I had to wonder where the team was and when the work was going to continue. There was someone there every day, some work was done on a weekend. The entire project was 8 weeks. Lisa, with her experience as a professional chef, guided me through cabinet layout, and product choices which I might not have thought to consider. Her expertise gave me a new kitchen that has transformed my space, is beautiful, amazingly functional and makes me smile every time I enter it.

Phenomenal experience from start to finish. I have a 1920s craftsman house in Oakland and the…read morekitchen was extremely dated. Lisa came up with a beautiful design and was incredibly communicative, professional, helpful & dedicated to the project throughout the entire process. I know what I like when I see it, but I am a terrible designer and don't really know where to begin with this type of thing. Lisa was so helpful & patient with me and came up with the perfect amount of options for every finish/material and provided guidance that resulted in a GORGEOUS kitchen. We knocked down two walls, opened up space into the dining room, brought down everything to the studs and did a full on remodel -- new floors, windows, appliances, cabinets, tile, etc. It is unrecognizable and every detail came together perfectly. Her entire team at Cucina is super helpful and their process is dialed. Importantly, she connected me with her amazing contractor, Ibrahim who did 100% of the construction himself. Ibrahim was outstanding and flawlessly executed the plan, and was a pleasure to have in our home. Lisa quoted me 10-12 week duration and the entire project from demo to final inspection was 9.5 weeks. Incredible. I would enthusiastically recommend Lisa and her team to do any kitchen or bathroom project. I will be working with them again on any and all future projects I have. THANK YOU!

She helped me pick the color for my house when i had it painted. Took her an hour to get it done…read more She's very good at what she does. I would use her again.

I had a great experience working with Angelisse. She made the process of painting my house…read moreenjoyable.

Working with Ingrid was a dream experience! My family and I live in a 100 yr old home in Oakland…read morethat had a bathroom that desperately needed upgrading. Ingrid has an artistic eye that clicked perfectly with our design wishes. She listened to our ideas and compiled 3D drawings to help us visualise what our bathroom would look like. Once we decided on a few key features and a design template, our project design came together very quickly. We chose tiles, a custom built vanity and marble top, flooring and bathroom hardware with Ingrid's input over a few weeks and then building work started with a general contractor, Adam Arrington Construction, suggested by Ingrid. We had Ingrid as an invaluable link whilst the works were carried out. All in all, the project was thorough and executed with great skill and a keen eye for detail. Our new bathroom has all of the hallmarks of what can be built by skilled craftspeople when great design is guiding a project. We are so grateful to have found Ingrid and to have her and Adam's expert work adorn our home.

Ingrid and Emilie were a delight to work with. Highly highly recommend their work and level of…read moreservice, care and style. We needed to overhaul or family room and had no idea where to start or how to tackle some oddities in our old home. Ingrid provided ideas and expertise on both he decor but also some structural needs like removing an old window seat, and making sure all the door casings and trim matched and fit faithfully in our Victorian. She did an amazing job of marrying my style with my husband's and created a gorgeous room for us. We took a few calculated risks on paint colors and furniture we wouldn't have ordinarily chosen, and they turned out fabulous. Exactly why we chose a designer!

I am writing to give my strongest recommendation for Meryl Phillips of Meryl & Miller. I recently…read moresold the home where I raised three kids. Before hiring Meryl, the house was well worn (tired and dated). I hired Meryl to guide me through an extensive renovation AND to stage the home for sale. Meryl was amazing. Not only did she provide sage advice about which improvements we're worthwhile and which were not, she provided invaluable overnight in the work itself. No detail was too small. She kept the project on track, oversaw paint (interior and exterior), light fixture updating, wood floor refinishing, and a full kitchen remodel. Her ideas were fresh and aimed at the exact demografic that would be must likely to buy the house. She helped me select the perfect real estate agent and her easy going personality and credibility allowed her to provide welcome feedback to the entire team. I was at times overwhelmed by the fast pace of all the decisions i had to make, but a conversation with Meryl always put me at ease. One other thing I have to add is that Meryl understands budget constraints and strives to spend money in the most efficient way possible. My home sold in one day after listing - and for well over asking -- largely because of the amazing work of Meryl and her team. Not only would I hire them again - I would not hire anyone else. Period.

Meryl was very responsive on email, she had immediate availability which was great given our tight…read moretimeline. She provided color consultation for our exterior paint project in SF. Meryl is knowledgable about architecture, weather exposure, durability, design styles and most importantly the personality of a home. I would definitely recommend her for an interior or exterior home project!

Amazing service! We had to get our kitchen remodelled and we chose Promodelling who was super…read morehelpful! We used their design process with Andrea's design, which gave us a great idea of what we wanted for our project. They sent their guys over super quick and gave us a great price! Super reliable and honest company to work with!! Recommended 100%!!!!

When we decided to remodel our tiny San Francisco bathroom into a walk-in curbless shower, we met…read morewith five highly rated contractors. Only one stood out from the rest. ProModeling earned our business through their strong reputation and high ratings -- but what truly won us over was the trust we built through personal, intelligent interactions with their team: project manager Alexandra Asaftei, designer Andrea Estalayo, and construction foreman Christian Mendoza. Anyone who has worked with contractors knows the anxiety of wondering whether things will be done right and on time. From our very first conversations, that anxiety was gone. Alexandra was friendly, organized, and thorough in explaining their entire process. Andrea used visualization technology to help us explore different textures, colors, and finishes, making it easy to imagine what our small space could become. Once we felt confident in the design, we gave the green light -- and the project moved forward without a hitch. From demolition to completion, the team was skilled, efficient, and professional. Christian went above and beyond to ensure everything met our satisfaction, and his attention to detail helped the project sail smoothly through the permitting process. Every aspect of the remodel -- electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and tiling -- was handled expertly and on schedule. We couldn't be happier with the result or the experience.

Yvonne and crew built us a beautiful deck this past summer! We had a rough idea of what we wanted,…read moreand met with Yvonne couple of times to discuss more details before the contract and plans were drafted. Some adjustments were needed half way through the project regarding the transition from higher ground to the deck in the lower ground due to the terrain but Yvonne brought good ideas for how things could be adjusted while trying to keep the cost close to our budget. We are very pleased with the high quality of craftsmanship. In the future when we want to improve other parts of our backyard, we will definitely consider her and crew again!

They came out for an estimate and said they would send it in a few days. Nothing received. I…read morecontacted them after one week passed since I hadn't received a quote. No response. I contacted them a 2nd time and STILL no response. SMH. This company was referred to me by a family member who was a previous client. Plus I wanted to support a woman owned business. Very unfortunate since I would need additional remodeling of my property very soon. They sorely missed out on significant business.