They did an incredible job with our kitchen remodel. We had custom cabinets to install and quite a…read morefew tricky problems where our planning didn't align with reality, and in every case they went above and beyond to find solutions. The quality of the work was incredibly high especially given how affordable their estimate was for a whole kitchen remodel. We are already talking to them about our next project. And they're all super nice guys, some of the most pleasant I've ever worked with. Oh and listen to them when they make suggestions - the one time I didn't, I wished I had afterward. Their idea would have been better!

I recently hired Pablo's General Remodeling to replace my kitchen countertop and install a new…read moredishwasher, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and easy to work with. They took the time to explain the process, helped me select the right materials, and kept me informed throughout the project. The installation was completed on schedule, and the workmanship is outstanding -- the countertop looks beautiful, and the dishwasher was installed with care and precision. The crew was respectful of my home, kept the workspace clean, and made sure everything was working perfectly before they left. It's rare to find a company that delivers both great customer service and high-quality craftsmanship, but Pablo's General Remodeling truly exceeded expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for kitchen upgrades or appliance installation.

We hired LB Construction & Remodeling for a major remodel of roughly half our 1951…read morehome--reconfiguring walls, adding a brand-new bathroom, and completely redesigning an old one. Owning an older home comes with inevitable surprises, so we wanted a team who could problem-solve creatively. That's where Liran shined. We brought some ideas to the table, and he offered alternative solutions that made far more sense for how we live--solutions we loved. Designers were brought in to prepare plans and permits, and the work began. Our project manager, Adi, was one of the kindest, most attentive people I've ever worked with. He stayed in constant contact, visited the site frequently, and ensured every detail met extremely high standards. It became a running joke between us about changing their slogan to "quality you can afford"--he humored me, and it perfectly captures the team's approach. The craftsmanship from Flavio, the lead contractor, was exceptional. We didn't pick the easiest designs, but the finished primary bathroom shower tile is genuinely a work of art--everyone who sees it comments on it. We also can't forget "Muscle Memo", who handled all the heavy lifting--climbing through dusty attics, crawling under grimy crawl spaces, and tackling the toughest physical work. His effort made the project run smoothly and safely. Adding to the charm, the team brought their own portable bathroom, which hilariously became a little local attraction--neighbors and passersby would sometimes "need to go," and we all shared a laugh over it. LB went above and beyond by addressing problem areas that weren't part of the original scope, with no extra charge, just to ensure the house looked perfect. They even brought in a professional cleaning crew, leaving our home cleaner than when the project started--a rare and deeply appreciated touch. We are thrilled with the entire LB team and highly recommend them. They hit that sweet spot: exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful problem-solving, genuine care, a sense of humor, and high quality at a price we could afford. Truly impressive from start to finish.

LB did a fantastic job for us. We hired them for a major remodeling project and they delivered…read morehigh-quality work, on budget and on time.

Highly recommend this company for earthquake retrofitting! Tony was so helpful in guiding me…read morethrough the EBB program to receive grant money for the project, and the crew did excellent work. Very professional and courteous. Everything was done on time and as quoted with no delays at a very reasonable price!

The Great (+2 stars) ==========…read more * The structural work: Our home is on a great, new, solid foundation (with shear walls), so we feel as safe as we can be in our home for an earthquake! * Our basement is also now more usable. * Drainage: There is now drainage around the foundation and under the basement slab, so we are no longer worried about our basement flooding! * The working crew were very friendly and considerate. The Bad (-1 star): ========== * The electrical subcontractor was quite bad. The electricians didn't install the dryer outlet properly (one conductor came loose before I first used it), most outlets they installed are loose (they give when pushing in a plug), and they installed a used, old (not LED compatible) dimmer for the LED lights they installed. Also, the owner yelled at his team a lot. * The plumbing subcontractor was bad, too. They misdrilled several holes, damaging the interior of the home. They didn't seal around exterior penetrations into the house. They didn't put a cover over the branch of a wye that was no longer needed. They wouldn't do anything about the loss of hot water pressure in a bathroom faucet that occurred after they moved some plumbing around (I ended up having to disconnect and disassemble the hot water valve myself and I found a piece of silicone clogged in there). They over-glued the drain of the laundry supply box making it nearly impossible to remove the cap, and they lost the o-rings on my faucet aerator. The Ugly (-2 stars): ========== * They overlooked details in the plans about where walls and doors should go, and denied responsibility since they weren't in the structural engineer's plans, which they opted to not have updated with the revisions I told them about. This lead to a sewer pipe being installed in an inconvenient location (it went through the foundation, so it can't be moved), a structural wall that was almost built in the wrong place (I caught it while they were digging the footing), and a room that was built with no doorway (they had to cut some framing to make the opening). * The pricing/scope was negligent at best, but I'd put it closer to misleading or deceptive. During the initial visits, they talked about all the things they would do (including putting up framing, drywall, and insulation), and then sent over an estimate that I accepted. I didn't realize until halfway through the project that the estimate didn't include many of the things they talked about (including the framing, drywall, and insulation); those apparently would be part of "Phase 2," not included in the price of the first estimate. I had chosen E&F over another estimate that was less expensive even though it did explicitly contain the "additional" scope. I was also surprised that the electrical and plumbing (most of which was necessary to get them out of the way for the structural work) was billed separately; i.e., an unexpected additional expense. * They chose to rebuild a segment of stairs (rather than just adding two steps at the bottom, per the plans), which ended up having insufficient clearance with an overhang halfway down. They tried to convince me there was no new problem because they built them the same as before (but the run of the new stairs was one inch longer, causing the 4th step down to be 4 inches closer to the overhang) and resisted remedying the issue. They just ended up taking a sawzall to trim the overhang -- a joist -- which I just have to hope doesn't compromise any structural integrity! Further, they didn't even finish the stairs (sand and seal); "Test your staining skills," they said. * They ghosted before Phase 2. As the structural work was reaching completion, we were going back and forth on scope for Phase 2. However, when the structural work was actually completed, they just stopped communicating, left dirt and demo debris they left on our driveway for a month, then disappeared. There were lots of things they removed to get out of the way (like several segments of fence) but didn't put back. I could easily add 3x more issues and details, but this review is already too long.

Not sure what decade our bathroom was last upgraded, but it was definitely due for a refresh…read more Santos and his team came in and completely transformed it! They replaced our shower and tub fixtures and installed sleek new tub doors. The difference is night and day--I'm absolutely in love with my new tub/shower combo. Santos is meticulous in his work and doesn't cut corners--he stayed until the job was finished and everything looked perfect. We're still updating the bathroom little by little, but the improvements so far have been huge thanks to him. He's now on my speed dial, and I'll definitely be calling him again for future renovations and home upgrades. Highly recommend Santos and his team if you're looking for quality, reliability, and craftsmanship.

Our roof job went well...the crew worked hard and kept us informed of the process...these jobs are…read moredirty but they did a great job daily of cleaning up before they left for the day...including our neighbors driveway that was unavoidable to get dirty as it is up against our property line. All were pleased. We definitely recommend ABI

I hired Juan Carlos to do both my cabinet and stairs installation. He did a great job with the…read morestairs, demoing the existing carpet and installing laminate for the step and riser. Great job.

Long overdue update, but after the tile installation, I asked Juan to install a stove exhaust for…read moreme in 2022. He mentioned that he was no longer working with Kevin at the time, so Juan Carlos was just working alone. He installed the exhaust half over the stove, and half over the kitchen counter. He told me the reason why he did that, was that it was just easier to put the stove exhaust that way. I had to beg him to fix the issue, because I knew if I had to hire another handyman, it would cost a lot more to fix his mistake. He said he would fix the problem. He already punched out much of the drywall where he did the installation, at the top of the wall and at the bottom of the wall. he already made several attempts to vent the exhaust, through trial and error. He kept telling me, not to worry and that he could fix it. There are still remnants of the mistake he made, both inside and outside of the house - he initially installed the exhaust vent 12" away from where it was supposed to be! After he subcontracted some work to an electrician, and completed the installation, and after I paid him, he asked me if I wanted to see the receipts. I think he didn't expect me to say yes, but I said yes. He texted me the receipts. I noticed that he had billed me for him and his sub-contracted electrician's personal purchases. I told Juan that I noticed this, and that he could keep the money, but that I would not be using him again. I notice some recent positive reviews mentioning Juan Carlos and Kevin, but when I hired with Juan Carlos WITHOUT Kevin, it was a mistake. I also recommended them to my mom, and I think it was right before they got into a fight. The work he did at my mom's house, was messy and unprofessional. I'm really surprised he is still on yelp, and I regret giving him a high rating initially. Granted all of this shoddy work may have been because of his feud with Kevin at the time, but if you are a professional company, customers should not be affected by internal feuds.

Overall, we had a fantastic experience with Aesthetic Elements. They truly exceeded our…read moreexpectations. After collecting several quotes for a bathroom remodel, this company provided the most reasonably priced and thorough quote. After completing the project, we realized we received a real bargain as the company was reliable, did quality work, and communicated with us throughout the project. The bathroom remodel was for my elderly father, who recently became wheelchair-bound. It had been almost 40 years since the last remodel. Multiple leaks from the shower walls and toilet required replacing the subfloor along with adding a curbless shower. The project manager, Alejandra, kept me informed throughout. Rosalio, the company's contractor, was reliable. He showed up every day on time and followed my detailed layout design to the letter. His attention to detail was greatly appreciated.

The AEC team did an excellent job. Their communication was fantastic. They worked efficiently and…read morewere transparent about the project expense while trying to save added cost when they found additional items that needed attention. I highly recommend them.

this is the second home we have had do the seismic retrofit for in the past 10 years and both were…read moredone by Matthew Gatterman and Avant Garde, he has done over 3000 of these retrofit upgrades since we first used his service extremely professionally and knowledgeable and the only contractor that took the time in the crawl space to do a complete assessment, his crew, David, Josh,Jose and Matthew were prompt and took the time to prepare a dust tunnel and the process was both clean to code, The building inspector even commented about how thorough and complete the job was done! Highly recommend this company!

We had to deal with the aftermath of the EBB work done at our house. The lack of precautions taken…read moreduring the work was shocking - no covering of vents, no plastic covers, nothing to protect our home from the dust and debris. The result was a disaster: the entire house, including the garage, was filled with fine dust, and it took us ages to clean up. To make matters worse, my family and I started experiencing health issues like coughing and allergies, likely triggered by the dust. This is bit delayed reviewed as the review drafted but not posted.

Tried twice to schedule a site visit over text for a small project after speaking with Jesse over…read morethe phone. First time, no response. Second time, a time was scheduled but no one showed up.

De buena calidad el material y trabajo…read more Ethos Built helped us plan and rebuild our kitchen with real wood and custom built materials. Jesse was instrumental in visualizing and using quality materials with value throughout our long-term project. LOVE my new Italian-Mexican inspired kitchen! Gracias.

Fernando did a great job installing the Regency Fireplace I bought from Berkeley Heat (aka Berkeley…read moreTubmakers). His price was fair and the craftsmanship was utterly perfect - see photos I am adding. Gives you an idea of the level of detail work he can do. I did have to do some phone and email follow-ups myself but Fernando showed up on time on install day and did the job perfectly. Fernando offered to run the gas line plumbing for me but was not familiar with permitting in SF - so I had my own plumber install a gas line, with SF permit, to the exact location Fernando specified. (And boy was it exact - had we been off by a few inches the new insert would not have fit.) Then Fernando installed the insert itself. There was a slight miscommunication about what was included in the bid. I thought a custom metal shield to protect the wood mantel was included but it wasn't - turns out this was referring to other protection inside the old firebox - but Fernando agreed to do a change order on the spot for what I considered a very fair price literally less than 5% of the original bid. Situations like this are a game of chicken - it's highly unlikely I wanted to hire another metalworker before I could use the new fireplace. So it speaks to Fernando's character that he charged such a small fee for the extra work. So I tipped him heavily on the change order and considered it a win. Would definitely hire him again for a similar job. FYI these inserts WILL likely change how your existing wood burning fireplace chimney looks. I didn't love the new look at first but it has grown on me. Slightly steampunk.

I am very pleased with Fernando's work and by his team. I selected his services because he appears…read moreto be specialized in fireplaces and he demonstrated his skills and experiences refacing mine. The team had experiences with masonry, drywall, paint, electricity, etc. They adjusted the bricks on the fireplace, did the new framing for the drywall, patched and painted to hid any evidence of the remodel. The communication with Fernando was very clear and he was very responsive. The team came everyday for the whole day from 9 to 5pm. They were very respectful of the property and protected the working area daily. I think they worked together for sometimes and Fernando himself was there 70-80% of the time and he also helped me to find decorative solutions for the fireplace.

Awesome tile fill-in job after taking down a microhood where the previous contractor left uneven,…read moreunfinished tile. Fast service, great attention to detail and very reasonable rates!

Prompt on service and did a great job with falling tiles in my bathroom. We will definitely use…read moretheir services if needed again.