I found ELS through yelp and we are extremely happy with how our home remodel turned out. Evan has a wide variety of vendors and contacts that made this experience smoother for us and helped us see that the quality of work was important to ELS. We used their designer, structural engineer and their vendors which included - KZ kitchens, all natural stone and FMD doors. We had to completely gut the home and it was a lot of work, energy and time. It was a pleasure to work with Evan and Nardo! I was extremely grateful for the kindness and input they gave us every step of the way. I am very picky and particular about materials and I had an idea of what I wanted in a home but being able to trust their opinions and work definitely helped with our entire project. They exceeded our expectations of how our house looked in the end! The ELS Team were all very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Our project took longer than we had anticipated but Evan and Nardo assured us they were doing their best to complete our project. We absolutely love our home and the integrity of ELS is outstanding. If we weren't happy with something, we voiced our concerns and ELS worked with us to make it right without any additional fees. They became an integral part of our new home journey and we could not be happier. We also believed that being able to pick all our materials through ELS was one of the main reasons why we decided to go with ELS for our home. It was super efficient and extremely helpful for first time remodels! Evan helped us when we had questions about finished materials and told us what we needed to get. They took the guesswork out of picking items and returning them if they were wrong. Although there were some miscommunication and time where we weren't sure about the timeline, a quick phone call or text to Evan would put us at ease. Evan was available for phone, text and email and responded so quick! Sarah was also a very organized part of the company and she kept track of every invoice. We overall could not be happier with the home and we realize that ELS has all the resources and knowledge that we needed to complete this huge project. I would highly recommend Evan and his team for future projects!! read more

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ELS did an amazing job with our home remodel. It was our first time remodeling and we had interviewed 5-8 contracting companies but my wife and I chose ELS based on a few reasons. 1. The price was reasonable, some of the other companies gave us such high quotes that it was impossible. 2. Evan suggested we use his designer no matter what to just get an accurate quote (which meant to us that he's fair) 3. Evan stated that he would go with us to his stone person, his kitchen contact, his door person, etc. (which gave us an incentive since it was our first time and he sounded very experienced and knowledgeable. We did have to follow up with ELS a few times to get an update of the timeline and what was next but overall, their communication turn around time was basically instant which we appreciated. There are many moving parts with remodels, permits and construction. So we realized that it's easy to have miscommunication with the different groups and people but Evan and Nardo did their best to keep our project on track. As clients, we liked knowing was was next and needed lead times to ensure we could have the materials they needed so it would be more efficient. Overall, it was very helpful to have Evan come with us when we were choosing our tiles, doors and frames, the kitchen cabinets and he was always available when we were buying our vanities, faucets, etc. Also having his designer Jason allowed the layout of our home to be exactly what we wanted. We could not be happier with the outcome and the quality of work that ELS put into our home speaks volumes. They are true to their word and contracts, fair in their price and we're easy to work with. read more

ELS home builders did our entire remodel project. We gutted almost the entire home, moved load bearing walls, vaulted a ceiling, moved the kitchen and landscape the entire property. The project took about eight months with a few pieces wrapping up a couple months after move in due to materials delays. Throughout the course of the project the team was on site almost every day, the project was never stalled even when the schedule had to rearrange to accommodate materials delays or weather. They worked hard, took feedback well, corrected errors or miscommunications quickly and without fuss. When things went wrong, they kept a level head and solved the problems. On multiple occasions we had to call in the structural engineer to verify or alter the plans after discovering problems and these changes went smoothly. The finish work was always done to a high quality bar, on several occasions the supervisor held his team to a higher standard, having them redo something that he wasn't happy with. Nothing in a remodel ever goes perfectly to plan but ELS Home Builders made the process a lot less stressful and I am very happy with the end result of the project. read more

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Let's just start by saying, I'm never working with anyone 'els' than with ELS! Remodeling & moving are my 2 worst stressful nightmares so when it came to our remodel I was selective. After seeing 4 contractors, we chose Evan. Evan was transparent since the first day with no hidden agenda or false promises. He said the remodel would take 12 weeks and it took 12 even when we added a few more things to his plate along the way. When Demo day arrived, we were introduced to Evan's Forman, Fernando, who is amazing. His project management skills are outstanding. He has everything and everyone lined up and all parts of the process just ran smoothly like clockwork. Each inspection passed. Fernando ironed out a few bumps along the way and he remains incredibly calm & focused. Fernando thinks I'm Solutions! My husband would drop by the house just to chat with Fernando! After 12 weeks, we moved back & are now enjoying a new open concept kitchen & dining, a new master bathroom and laundry room. The layout of the house was completely modified. We are already working on a 2nd phase to build a garage extension. read more

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We chose Evan and his team after interviewing four contractors. Evan was the only one to come in and start measuring and give us his recommended layout on his first visit. After getting his bid, we were able to add additional work to the scope and still save money over other companies. Evan and his vendor contacts were very helpful when selecting major materials. The team was pleasant natured and nice to work with. We never had a concern having them work when we were not home. Evan takes pride in the workmanship. He even noticed that a custom piece of crown was painted a shade off and had it fixed. Advise with any contractor: Try your best to coordinate with your contractor to best understand timelines. It is helpful to know when to have certain supplies and to know when the job should be done. Try to get the entire scope of work in the initial contract. Think hard what "I wish I had ...." and add it. Adding later can have some sticker shock because it may require a trade that was finished to have to come back. read more

ELS worked with us to craft the perfect solutions for our home. The team was very professional and knowledgeable, and I never felt like I had to track anyone down for updates or information. Would highly recommend. read more

I found Evan through SGK home solutions before they went out of business. He was the 4th contractor to give me an estimate for a full bathroom remodel. After meeting with him for the first time I had a good feeling that I would be going with him. He showed up, did a quick measurement drawing, answered all my questions and got back to me in a timely manner with his bid. Given some other companies quoted me over the phone without seeing the site made my decision a little easier. Communication via, email, phone, text were all quick and responsive. His bid did not cover material costs but he has two different tile/stone companies he partners closely with. I decided to go with KZ Kitchen Cabinet & Stone as it was a remodel for a rental property and they had reasonable pricing. Evan met me at the store to help pick out material (you can do this ahead of time if you like) and after purchasing had it delivered to my house. By the time materials arrived, demo, and framing was compete. Nardo was the lead installer and he was very knowledgeable and helpful as well. There was one minor hiccup during the tile instal. It was being laid slightly offset but I contacted Nardo he came out and had them remove and reinstall to my liking. All in all, quality of work was great, and entire project (new vanity, tub to shower conversion, tile, lighting, paint) was done within 5 weeks minus the glass shower door that was through another company and was backed up a couple weeks. Sarah was very organized and sent out an updated invoice after every payment installment which was very helpful as well. I will definitely be reaching back out to Evan and team down the road if more renovations are needed. read more

I had five water leaks that destroyed my son's bedroom and bathroom. After having to re-pipe my entire home, I ended up with more holes than the water leak originally damaged. I had holes in my bathroom from re-piping of my shower and tub, as well as holes in my son's bedroom wall (don't get me started on his floors...total mess, mold, lots of damage). After getting a restoration company to come air it out, I had reached out to multiple construction companies for rebuilding my son's bedroom floor, bathroom floor and fixing all remaining holes in my home. I first spoke with Sarah who was very pleasant and professional. You might be surprised to learn there are many companies out there, that are not professional. Evan came to my house to give me a quote. He was very honest and blunt, which immediately won me over (I'm the same way). I gave him my timing demands, as I was to host a family gathering two weeks away; can you say STRESS? Dealing with the pain of insurance, having to deal with two different restoration companies (first company didn't finish their job), after talking with Evan, he assured me everything would be ok. I didn't have the slightest clue where to begin to look for new flooring...Home Depot? Lowes? He took the time to meet me at a different store to pick out new flooring and gave me his honest opinion on what I should not buy and what would work within my budget. With my family function nearing, my stress was quickly relieved when Evan and his team finished my job ahead of schedule. They also took the time to match the paint in the rooms where needed. Evan and his team were there to respond to any questions I had during the process (via phone, text); communication is KEY. To say that Evan and his team exceeded my expectations, is a HUGE understatement. They did such a great and fast job, I hired them to help with a smaller kitchen issue/remodel that they AGAIN, finished before my family gathering deadline. I have another project (laundry floor remodel), that I will need done. Evan will be the first person I call, when that time comes. Thank you Evan, Sarah and your team! You guys are amazing, and although I really enjoyed working with you, after my laundry floor....I hope I don't need to call you back!! (But if I do, you'll be the first contractor I call and I'll definitely recommend to everyone and anyone). read more

I have worked with Evan for the past 12 years in the remodel industry in the Bay Area. I've seen his 3D kitchen designs, creative suggestions , shopping with customers , manage jobs & go the extra mile for customers time & time again. His knowledge about construction down to minute details is very impressive & comes in handy for customers to get what they really want in the final product. Fernando & Nardo's crews are elite professionals & can make any customer from small jobs to high end remodels super satisfied with the quality of work. I will continue to refer this business to anyone that ask for kitchens , bathrooms & additions. read more

I have known and worked with Evan for over 12 years and have seen him manage many home remodeling projects. Evan will also get involved in the design process if the client would like. I have taken my biggest customers to Evan and he has taken great care of them. If you are looking to remodel a kitchen or bath, or are doing any addition to your home, meet with Evan and he will put you at ease with his knowledge of construction. The lines of communication are always open and he seems to be always available to help. His crews do amazing work and are true craftsmen! read more

ELS Home Builders remodeled our kitchen several months ago. The owner Evan and his team do top quality work and are super professional and ON TIME. 2 months from start to finish. We are so thrilled that we are now doing our master bathroom. We do not have any regrets and would use them over and over. Dan at All Natural Stone designed our kitchen and now bathroom and he has an eye for design like no other. We love his taste. If you are looking for a wonderful contractor call Evan. You will not be disappointed. I promise. read more

You all know the horror stories of contractors and the stress that comes with having work done on your house. With Evan and his team at ELS you can rest assured that you are well taken care of. The ELS team (our project manager was Tod) did a fantastic job on our house. We had them replace a window, install a back-splash in the kitchen, cap the top step on our porch, and other finishing things around the house. They did a fantastic job on everything! I also wanted to call out their professionalism and cleanliness. They put down paper around the house and only walked on it and where they were needed. They were very careful to keep things clean and even when working the house didn't look like the typical construction explosion. Tod was very conscientious about his team working within the hours of a regular work day and made every effort to have his team leave so that we could have a functional house in the evenings. Tod and his team showed up on the days they said they would be here, and arrived at the time he said he would be here. They completed the work within a reasonable timeline and were very polite and friendly. Evan and team were fast, professional, and gave us a great price on the work they did. I will definitely be calling them again if we need work done on our house... they did such a great job, it's hard to find fault with our house now. We are very pleased with the experience overall. read more

We trusted Evan from the start. He was the most straight forward with his estimate, timeline and team. We knew where we were through the entire renovation process, he ensured we worked with great vendors and teams, we could not be happier with the results!! He converted an addition into a master suite, with custom shower, walk-in closet, new hard word floors that married seamlessly with the rest of the house - he thought of nice details, like staining our mantel the same color as our floors - it looks gorgeous!! AND he was willing to tackle a 1,000 sq. foot composite deck to connect 3 new French Doors for seamless indoor outdoor living. Highly recommend Evan and ELS Home Builders. Fernando, Nacho and Hugo were regular rockstars during the whole process and we are so thankful to you for creating our dream home to build a life together. Thank you ELS!! Great work!! read more

Initially we worked with Evan on our contract with SGK Solutions for our Master Bathroom remodel + a few other things. Unfortunately SGK shut down, but Evan handled the transition from SGK to ELS Home Builders seamlessly. While working on our project, Evan was always available via cell to chat with us about any issues or changes that arose. The team was very professional and delivered high quality work. Overall we are super pleased with our Master Bathroom and if we need any remodeling done in the future, we'll contact ELS. I'll add photos soon. :) read more

If I can put 10 star I would. They get the job done 3 weeks earlier than schedul.. We are Very happy with the entire project. read more

Got a recommendation from someone to give ELS a try since I only had a short notice for my kitchen remodel since I was expecting a baby. Evan was awesome. He was able to work with our schedule and help expedite things sooner rather than later. Fernando, who was the main foreman, was able to execute our ideas and plans for the kitchen. He has great workers as well who executed their areas such as electrical, paint and backsplash with great precision and detail. In all remodeling projects, there was some bumps along the way, but Even and Fernando were very flexible and came out with results better than originally planned. Overall, a great experience. Evan and Fernando was able to work closely with us to get the results we wanted. Best of all, it was all done in time for the baby! read more

Evan, Sarah, and team are responsive in communication, utilizing the convenience of sending pictures by text and email. They are thorough in their remodels from start to finish, hiring qualified subcontractors if necessary. I find Evan's referrals and network of professionals for custom projects very valuable. He's been working construction in the Bay Area since 2002. All of this is great, but the thing I like most is their passion for quality work, which is hard to find if you have any experience at all with home remodels. If you're not happy, Evan's not happy, and he'll make it right. I would go with ELS, or else! read more

Evan of ELS has great vision and a unique talent on how to turn any space into a great project. When we remodeled our kitchen, I had multiple contractors come on-site and tell me what I should do. They were all the same. When Evan came in, he flipped the script and thought outside the box and now we have a kitchen that we couldn't be happier with. Highly recommend. read more

Evan saved my day! I had a small demo job in the corner of the family room that needed immediate action. I had hired a flooring company to lay down hardwood floor but they said they didn't have the expertise to remove the brick laying in the corner of the room where a hot stove used to sit. I called contractors around the area, but most were only interested in big projects. In addition, I requested multiple quotes on Yelp, and some wanted to charge a huge fee for demo and garbage fee. But Evan responded to my quote request within an hour and with a very reasonable fee. He dropped by one day and got the job done in less than an hour! Can't ask for more than that! I already will hire Evan for another job I have in mind! read more

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Evan for the past 8 years. Evan is a man of integrity and his work is second to none. I have referred many jobs that have been done by both Nardo and Fernando. All the work has always been finished without any issues and to the highest of standards. I highly recommend Evan and I know you will not be sorry you hired him. read more

I have worked with Evan and his team on 4 projects (replacement windows, new patio NanaWall, spare bathroom renovation, and master suite renovation). Evan has been the best through all of these projects. He really keeps the final outcome in mind, and makes sure the work is of the highest quality with our happiness in mind. He has also helped us improve our ideas to end up with something really special. read more

Evan and his team has performed extensive restoration and renovation of our century old home. His projects include remodeling our kitchen, bathrooms, renovating two additional rooms, and numerous custom cabinets and office furniture installation. A major construction project is a collaborative business relationship that is built upon trust, integrity, and commitment to excellence. Our projects involved unknowns that required modifications and revisions. We appreciated Evan's flexibility and reasonable charges for these unexpected changes. He is very personable, available, and focused on fulfilling customer expectations. We never were pressured to pay for upgrades or unneeded services. Also, during the three years following the completion of the project work, we have not had any problems for which he needed a return to fix a "issue." Also, he was able to fulfill our specifications for the type of craftsmanship that we expected, and ensured that our needs we met. In retrospect, one of the greatest benefits of Evan's work is his bidding process that included engineering consultants, architectural plans, tile designs, and lighting advice. I have observed him collaborating with his sub contractors while including us in the discussion. He is very adept in facilitating this process so that we have been very satisfied and pleased with the end results. He is very principled - I never felt abandoned, and was consistently treated as his first priority during all of the jobs (including those completed while Evan was at SGK). Our projects did require more time than originally planned - I attribute this to the long commute distance from his subcontractors. However, the overall results of his work, in my opinion, justified the extended project times. I also appreciated his honesty - when problems arose as they invariably do during major construction projects, he was always forthright and offered multiple options for resolving the issues. This is very important because the overall experience is determined by the commitment, availability, support, and efforts by the contractor to keep the overall expenses within the planned budget while fulfilling the overall customer expectations. In our opinion, Evan has been very successful with all of these elements associated with our multiple major renovation projects. read more

ELS recently completed a complete remodel of our 1950's bathroom. The results are beautiful and we are very happy with it. When I first met with Evan, he quickly came up with design ideas that were creatively thought out and made all the difference in the plan. He was quick with a bid and communicating with us. As a novice to remodeling and being indecisive, I really appreciated Evan's help through the process of selecting everything for the project. All of the work people that came in on the job were friendly and responsible. Evan was easy to reach if needed throughout the project. When an issue arose during the project, Evan was quick to come in and work with us to resolve it and make sure we were happy. We are very pleased with the outcome! read more

I can happily recommend Evan Sprague and ELS Home Builders. They did a master bathroom remodel for me last winter. I am very happy with the results, the project came in on budget and within the time frame that Evan quoted. Evan lead me through the choices of plumbing fixtures and tiles. He has excellent taste! The contractors he chose were all pleasant to work with and very professional. I look forward to working with Evan in the future. read more