John and his team are kind, caring, diligent, and generous people. I hired HomeSmith to do a…read morehandful of projects in a house I recently purchased, one of which was to re-imagine a 1970s fireplace. I showed John a picture of one he did before, told him I liked redwood, and he was off to the races. In just a few short days, my dilapidated 1970s fireplace was a brand new marble wonder with a custom redwood mantle and much safer for my kids. When I had a problem with a window in my kitchen, John was on the scene and took care of it before I could even get to my house to worry about it. That next week, I had a huge, upgraded window in my office overlooking the hills. John cares deeply about his clients, takes care of your home as if it were his own, and charges a fair and reasonable price for his work. He communicates with you regularly so you feel informed, empowered, and cared about. He answers questions quickly and honestly, giving you the benefit of his many years as a general contractor. Doing business with him is like working with a friend or neighbor. I highly recommend John and HomeSmith and can't wait to work with him on other projects at my home.

From start to finish, John and his crew, did an excellent job of designing and executing the two…read moreprojects he did for us. Always on time and ready to work. I had come up with a preliminary plan for our outdoor stairs and patio projectss and he pretty much took it from there and ran with it. He was always pleasant, helpful and professional throughout the time it took to complete the projects. He completed the work, as proposed, and within the time allowed. He dealt with issues by coming up with solid solutions, keeping in mind to consider our budget. I would highly recommend HomeSmith for consideration when planning your next home project.

Thomas Sommer is a great contractor and a genuinely fantastic human being…read more My parents spent a large portion of their savings to purchase a home in San Diego to be closer to family. Soon after they moved to their new home which was built only 3 years before they purchased it, it became clear there was a signings that construction defect on the second floor with a large leak into the ceiling which was due to incorrect installation of a sliding door. This was a known defect which had not been transparently disclosed by the prior owner. We attempted to contact the contractor who had built the home without success. After months of meeting with other contractors to get this door replaced and reinstalled, we found Sommer Construction. Thomas met with us and was incredibly empathetic - he insisted that rather than repair it himself - he would help us contact the home builder and facilitate the repair being done under warranty. When we first heard this idea, we didn't really want to go down this path because we didn't think there was any way this could work. Given the long ordeal, we simply wanted to pay for it and have it repaired without the hassle of arguing and fighting with someone (especially given that Covid was ongoing). After speaking to Tom and considering how expensive the repair was going to be, we thought why not give it a chance. Tom was convinced that this repair should be repaired under warranty by the person who built the home. It seemed to good to be true that someone would go through all of this hassle and go out of their way to help us get this done. This just speaks to the kind of person Thomas is, he tracked down the original builder and held him responsible for the repair. He then guided us through the negotiations and repairs with the original contractor - taking time out of his busy schedule all because he is a genuinely good and empathetic human being. It is so refreshing to meet someone like this and we cannot express how grateful we are to Thomas Sommer. He gives contractors a good name. If you read the other reviews you will quickly see that this is just the way that Thomas is and how he runs his company. The more we got to know Thomas we found that he is simply a man of principle first and foremost. If we ever need any project done, he is the first person we would call for sure! Cannot recommend him highly enough.

Sadly, I'm updating my review and it isn't good…read more The grout on the kitchen floor is coming out all over at a year and nine months. There's only one person in the house and with the pandemic, nobody else has been here. There isn't much traffic in that room. I contacted Thomas on 1/11/21. I asked about a warranty and explained about the grout and that the floor was creaking. He was a bit defensive - he'd done the job right - but said to call him back in a week and we'd look into it. I called again on 1/20/21 as requested; no response. I called again 1/28; no response. Ghosting your clients when there is an issue with your work is really problematic. Even if the warranty is over, it's best to find out what has happened. For this, I'm going to hire someone else to regrout and I think the problem should be solved - I've since realized the creaking is coming only where the tiles are missing grout so it should be an easy fix. That said, you should think twice about using Sommer Construction; what if the situation is bigger? And, if it is, you can always claim against his Contractors bond with the State of CA to get resolution if he ghosts you.

met with Ryan at my lot as he expressed interest in the demo work. after meeting with me he…read morebasically ignored me. never quoted the job. i texted him asking him if he was still interested and he said he was putting the final touches on the estimate. he never sent to me. completely ghosted me. I'm guessing he didn't like my comment about trumps new tariffs. . maybe MAGA

Ryan and his crew are the best- we had RGC replace a sliding door in our home and they were the…read moremost professional, clean, and thorough contractors I've ever worked with- very attentive to detail and focused on high quality. I highly recommend.

We had quite a few furniture items that needed to be assembled and we were looking for a handyman…read more We messaged a few other handymen here on Yelp but the communication was bad. All I wanted was a clear price and estimated time. Eric responded timely and gave a clear quote. I had to split the work up into two days cause some of my items hadn't arrived yet and he was able to quote me for the two days just fine with a clear understanding of the work. He worked efficiently, had all the tools and a floor tarp and work was excellent quality all around. The price was very competitive and reasonable. He built a bunk bed with a trundle and a twin bed also with a trundle and a dresser, all in one day. Super happy with the work. Thanks!

Eric and his partner did a great job repairing a block wall in my backyard. When he can to look at…read morethe damage he gave me a clear plan on how he was to fix it so I knew what to expect. He was very responsive and quoted a fair price. The repair looks clean and blends into the rest of the wall like it was never never damaged! I highly recommend Eric the Mason

Did a good clean job looks great! Would recommend this…read morecompany, friendly and family owned

Was referred to Greenlight Building Services by Angi. Received a call from their representative…read morewho identified himself as Joel. He was very pushy and so into himself that I had a difficult time getting him to listen so I could ask questions. He finally hung up on me. I'm looking for a licensed contractor to correct the shoddy work of another licensed contractor. Consequently I'm working from the basis of an expensive hard earned lesson. So I wanted it clear I have my requirements and want assurance they will be met. Joel refused to listen, wanted to argue, tell me what to think, told me I should instead hire a handyman (and that my previous licensed contractor was just a handyman). Then he hung up on me. Oh, I did finally get out of him in answer to my question, that Greenlight Building Services has a $500 minimum. My conclusion from this phone call is this company is pushy, will not listen, and therefore cannot be trusted.

These guys are great! Had them out to do a bathroom remodel. They communicated very well with the…read moredesign of my project, and they are very knowledgeable, clean and professional workers. I would highly recommend them for your remodel or new construction.

We were connected to KDI by our interior designers to complete some renovations to our home. We…read morewere so impressed by the quality of the work KDI's team did. They communicated clearly about scheduling and got everything done when they said they would. No chasing them around, no problems with work quality, and their entire team was highly skilled and professional. We are so excited to work with them again on future phases of our home renovation!

Said he would send me a bid but I never received it. Drove away while I was still on the phone.read more

I got my small bathroom drywalled by Sergio and his team. I had already hung the drywall myself so…read moreall I asked them to do was mud and give me a level 5 smooth finish. Pros: I'm satisfied with the end result and it only took about 7 hours total of labor. Also, they're good at keeping the house clean. Cons: Sergio raised his price on me twice. When he saw the room, he told me he needed to charge an extra $300 to make it level 5 smooth, even though I told him what I wanted on the phone the day prior and we agreed to a price. Then, he was going to make an adjustment to the vanity drain pipe. I told him I didn't want him to. He proceeded to do it anyways and then charged me for the material he bought. **EDIT** Sergio messaged me after seeing this review and told me how bad of a job I did to prep the walls and that's why he had to raise the price. I would strongly suggest you don't use this guy for your drywall project.

We had an amazing experience with Mike New Construction during our whole house renovation. From…read morestart to finish, Mike was excellent -- incredibly communicative, attentive, and truly supportive throughout the entire process. Renovations can be stressful, but Mike was always kind, understanding, and patient, making sure we felt informed and comfortable every step of the way. He managed his team extremely well, stayed organized, and kept the project moving on time. It was clear that he genuinely cared about the quality of the work and about us as homeowners. We always felt like we were in good hands. If you're looking for a contractor who is professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with, we highly recommend Mike New Construction!

We just completed windows and stucco project. It was a pleasure working with Mike and his team…read more Mike took the time to meet our every inquiry and concern. He returned our call in a timely manner of answered promptly. The outcome of the project was beautiful and better than expected. Thank you Mike