Update: it's now been 2 years since Bay Area Moisture Control addressed our water problems, and we…read moreare still problem-free! Highly recommend the annual checkups that they offer. This is a great company that knows what they're doing.

I previously wrote a 5 * review and just wanted to quietly delete it. The basement job we hired…read morethem to do did leak unfortunately. We were unhappy with the way the new owner treated us once we asked to resolve the issue. He did give us a $2k discount but told us the job would cost $7k+ to resolve.

Edwin Perez, Mike and the team did an excellent job. They showed up everyday and started promptly…read more They communicated throughout the process, didn't try to nickel and dime, and finished before they anticipated. We worked with them for some voluntary seismic retrofit, bolting, strapping, sheer walls, replacing some rot, installing a cap foundation and doing stucco work. They kept the job site tidy, and kept the project moving smoothly. Won't hesitate to call them again!

Back when Paul Carty ran the company, great can-do attitude and great customer service. We…read moreinstalled french drains and sump pump. Now with Edwin Perez as the lead, not a person to be trusted. After installation, we had issues and he promised to come out multiple times and did not. You can see here that most of the positive reviews are for Paul Carty, not Edwin Perez. Would avoid.

I did not use this team. But they came promptly and gave me a very professional quote. The sales…read moreguy was super knowledgable.

Can't say enough good things. Yes, they do charge a fee for quoting a project. But, I don't blame…read morethem - the assessor I had (Tom) was professional and knowledgeable and spent many hours putting together a work plan and estimate. I didn't mind paying. I ended up going with it, so the fee was waived. I had a complex drainage problem that was affecting my foundation, and I live on a very steep hill in Emerald Hills / Redwood City. I'd had probably 10 different contractors out to look at it, and each one told me something different. Drainage Pros was the first company where I felt confident that they knew what they were doing. The price wasn't bad, either - it was about 30% cheaper than a similar quote for the same work scope. The crew, led by Javier, was incredibly professional. They had great judgement and basically never needed my input on anything. They dug a 12-foot trench, *by hand*, four stories up on the ridiculous cliff I live on. I couldn't believe it. At each stage, they went beyond what I expected. I feel like our house can handle basically any amount of rain without an issue. I've hired a lot of contractors, but Drainage Pros were for sure the most professional, trustworthy, detail-oriented crew I've seen.

We feel lucky found Miguel and his team for our drywall repair and water leak repair work. His team…read moreis always on time. They shows up always 5 minutes early before the start time. I have had many contractors in the past not on time at all. The drywall repair work is extremely well done. Miguel's team was able to match to the old texture. He also helped to corrected many mistakes left by previous contractors. Also the price is fair. We will definitely have Miguel's team for future work.

Completely fixed our water problem in our crawlspace, quickly and for a very competitive price!…read more Great customer service. Miguel even came to help us later with an unrelated water leak to make sure our crawlspace was dry. Highly recommend and would use again!!!

We had Cardona construction come out to check out some work we needed done on the foundation of our…read morehome. Was really happy we had someone out from Cardona Construction first. The person they sent out (Mauricio) explained everything clearly, gave us a lot of information about what to consider before making big changes etc. Ultimately, we decided to get more information from a structural engineer before making any changes, but once we figure out precisely what needs to be done, we'll reach out to Cardona for the quote!

I highly recommend these folks. Their pricing is reasonable, their work was excellent and they are…read morenice people!

If you're looking for a contractor in the Bay Area, you know how hard it is to find someone you…read moreactually trust. After consulting with a few different teams to deal with some serious leaking at our front stairs and rear door, we decided to go with David and the SF Remodel team. Their proposal was the most reasonable, and we especially appreciated that they specialize in water intrusion and mold remediation, which were our two biggest headaches. David, Saul, Jordan, and the entire crew were fantastic. They didn't just patch the problem; they fixed the root cause. They pulled out the old stairs, rebuilt them with proper flashing and drainage, and sealed everything with an elastomeric membrane. They also replaced all the damaged drywall underneath and added a moisture barrier, cement, and extra drainage as a failsafe. The real test came right after they finished: we had a massive rainstorm, and I'm happy to report we didn't see a single drop of water leak through. Overall, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, extremely responsive and communicative. We're already talking to them about a much bigger project to add a bedroom and bath in our garage. We couldn't recommend them enough!

SF Remodel converted half of my garage into a pantry and bathroom, and overall I'm very happy with…read morehow it turned out. They handled everything -- planning, architecture, permits, inspections, and construction -- which made a complex project much easier to navigate. The finished space matches what I had envisioned, both functionally and aesthetically. Throughout the process, the team was consistently nice, honest, and flexible. They were easy to work with, willing to accommodate changes, and I never felt pressured or intentionally misled. Their direct employees, in particular, did excellent work and were professional on site. There were a couple of drawbacks that keep this from being a full five stars. First, the project took significantly longer than expected. There didn't seem to be much formal project management, so it was often unclear when work would happen or who would be coming by. If you value tight schedules and proactive communication, you may need to push for updates. Second, the subcontractors they used weren't top-tier. The plumbers and electricians I've worked with independently were faster and more reliable. Again, their in-house crew was great -- the inconsistency mainly came from subs. That said, the final result is excellent, and I would use SF Remodel again -- just with clearer expectations about timeline and subcontractor quality going in.

Edwin is a very experienced builder. He was able to diagnose our years-long water infiltration…read moreissue in a brief visit. His team started work in the next week and the whole job was professionally done after four days. He knows every aspect of residential construction and can come up with creative solutions for whatever issues you're having. He handled three issues on our property--a back-up sump pump, a downspout that was bringing water back into our house instead of to the street, and some washout from underneath one corner of our foundation from years of rainwater running where it shouldn't. He also repaired a mudsill that was damage by rats. My family is very pleased with Edwin's work and are feeling confident that future rains won't lead to more interior damage in the future.

Things changed and we ended up using Edwin and his crew for this project! The other contractor we…read morewere going to work with gave us a funny feeling and we decided to give Edwin a call back to see if he was still interested in the project. When I reached out to him again, he immediately stopped by to talk about our goals and vision for the repairs and overall look. He gave me a very competitive updated quote, and generally put me and my husband at ease about the project. We really felt like it was collaboration where we were able to go back and forth with ideas. Edwin and his crew were always making great suggestions to help things look their best and be the most functional. I wanted to do some of the painting and finishing work myself (trying to be handy/creative) and got several great tips from Edwin and his crew. Every day they arrived on time and kept the work area so clean and tidy. We loved working with them and will be sure to use Edwin again for our future projects!

About a year ago we hired Ward Construction to solve the drainage issues at our house in Berkeley…read more They installed a French drain and sump pump, and completely fixed the problem. Even in this latest deluge, the basement stayed dry. We still run a dehumidifier down there and have to drain it every few days, but thankfully no longer have to Shop Vac out gallons of water every time it rains and for days after.

Prior to selling our home we had multiple companies give us bids for foundation work. Not only did…read moreWard provide a bid that was fair and competitive, but they helped us avoid additional work that turned out to be unnecessary. They did high quality, professional work, were courteous and left everything spotless afterward. They also expedited our job because we were on a tight timeline to list. My wife and I would highly recommend Ward! They are honest, fair and do excellent work.