I am not exaggerating when I say Chris is the best contractor Ive ever worked with. He does very…read morehigh quality work, is fair and cost conscious, acts with integrity, communicates clearly at every step of the way, and is just a fantastic guy. I didn't know him before our work together, and he didn't ask me to write this review, but he is exceptional and I really wish more contractors conducted their business this way. He did 18 skylights for me, and made things happen that other specialists couldn't do. On top of that, he went beyond the work to provide advice on other projects (at one point even loaning me his equipment) just to be helpful. While other skylight companies I spoke with talked down on competitors, Chris only ever had nice things to say about them - likely because he's confident enough in his own work to know he's the best around. If you need skylight work done right, Chris is the guy to do it.

I'd give 6 stars if I could! Chris has been wonderful to work with, from installation of Velux…read moreautomated skylight system several years ago, to servicing as needed (lots of wear and tear in Stinson Beach). He goes above and beyond to deliver great service, and the product has been great too. Highly recommend!

We cannot recommend Jessy highly enough. He and his team did an incredible job on our remodel in…read moreSan Rafael and exceeded expectations at every step. Jessy is an extremely fast communicator and will show up at the drop of a hat whenever something comes up. His attention to detail is outstanding, and the quality of the work is top-notch -- all at a very reasonable cost. He works unbelievably hard (including weekends and holidays) and, together with his team, completed two full bathrooms, a full kitchen remodel, a load-bearing wall removal, new floors, painting, and finishes in just 3.5 months. The pace and execution were remarkable. His team was just as impressive -- great, respectful, highly skilled, and flexible throughout the entire process. They were a pleasure to have in our home. We were on a tight timeline because we were expecting a baby, and Jessy went above and beyond to make sure everything was finished in time. That level of care meant a lot to us. We would absolutely work with Jessy again and recommend him without hesitation.

Jessy and his crew did an incredible job with our master bathroom remodel. This was a…read moredown-to-studs complete redo. Incredibly, the team completed the job within a couple of weeks! That includes skylight installation, new toilet installation, recessed and power vanity mirror, hard-wired towel heater, construction of a bench any pony wall, tiling, new fixtures and second showerhead control and installation, and a pocket door. Hope you enjoy the transformation as much as we did!

Highest marks possible for customer service, great subcontractors, pricing, quality work they will…read morestand behind. Brendan went beyond with his help, research, attention. They rehabbed my kitchen and bath. Extraordinary work.

I have been meaning to write this review for several weeks now, but it has been difficult to try to…read morerelive the trauma brought upon by my previous contractor.  In short, my previous contractor screwed us.  He did not get the permits or the inspections that he said he did.  He basically took our money, abandoned our project, and escaped to Mexico.  In short, we had a house that was in terrible condition and deemed unlivable by San Francisco.  My husband and I were screwed financial and emotionally.  It was an extremely hard time and the pain still lingers but it is finally fading away, thanks to Steve.   Steve and Bartkus Remodel stepped into a very challenging situation, one that very few contractors wanted to touch.  We had a house that was poorly "remodeled", needed permits, had to be remedied, and all while my husband and I were financially strapped.  Steve went into immediate action and took the charge in navigating San Francisco's Building Department's requirements in our unique situation.  San Francisco has very strict building codes.  I've learned from this process; you need someone who VERY knowledgeable and determined to figure out proper solutions.   Steve and his crew expertly worked on many of items in our home.  He worked closely with our structural engineer to bring our housing structure up to code (we went from a closed to open concept and also wanted to legalized our ground floor level, so this was major).  The structural work included adding and fixing various structural posts, adding structural plywood, and performing concrete testing.  Fireproofing was also added, along with sheetrock and an extensive paint job.  Him and his crew remodeled our bathrooms which also includes tiling and creating necessary soffits.  In the interest of wanting to keep this review relatively short, these are just a few things Steve helped us with.   I was most impressed with Steve's communication.  He was extremely easy to reach, always getting back to us within a day and had no problems taking phones calls on the weekends.  Any issues we had he always corrected immediately.  Not everything goes perfectly, but Steve was receptive to all feedback and would try his best to make sure it is perfection.    Although Steve came as a recommendation to us, Steve treated my family like his family.  He knew of our dire financial situation, but was only concerned with getting us into our home.  He happily worked with us regarding compensation.  I and my husband will be forever grateful to Steve and Bartkus Remodel.  They turned my nightmare into my pride and joy.   If you would like more information about Steve and Bartkus remodel, I am happy to answer any further questions.  Please feel free to send me a message.

Krikor worked with us to visualize a new open kitchen and dining area. The result exceeded our…read moreexpectations! The project was on time and on budget. Krikor was an outstanding communicator the entire time helping to guide us and answer questions. Rosemarie also worked on the project. These two are a great team. Materials were of the highest quality, too. Marty D PS: I've never written a Yelp review before. I just felt compelled to spread the word about this exceptional team.

Krikor helped us design and remodel our kitchen, and more recently, our ensuite bathroom. He has…read morean eye for detail and helped keep us on track with our decision making process. Ken, the main person on site doing the building, is a joy to have around. He's very respectful and is meticulous in his work (a true artisan). He was big part of the reason we went with Kitchens for a second job (the Bathroom). Krikor did his best to help us get the best quality furnishings yet keep us within our budget. When there was a problem with a shower door, Krikor dealt with the supplier and got the problem solved. Dan R.

I can only confirm what was said by another reviewer: "Chris is a geniune craftsman, utterly…read moremeticulous and wholly committed to the client's satisfaction." After working with Chris on a recent project I don't know why anybody would work with anyone else!

Tomasi fabricated a redwood countertop from five 2"x6" old growth redwood boards that we selected…read morefrom Rafael Lumber. He joined and planed them creating a beautiful top for our wine cabinet. He completed the work quickly, and professionally at a reasonable price. It was all a wonderful experience and I look forward to finding more projects he can help me with.

David Mulligan is as good as it gets when it comes to a general contractor in the Marin area. If he…read morehas availability to do your project you must hire him. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This was my first remodeling project and I chose David and Builders of Marin after interviewing ~4 different contractors. The project was a to-the-studs renovation and expansion of a ~1,500sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath ranch home into a ~3,500sqft 4 bed, 4.5 bath contemporary home. Complicating the build was (1) that the house was on a steeply sloped, small lot, (2) needed an entirely new foundation, and (3) was on a narrow street with no parking. WORKING WITH DAVID AND BOM: Working with David on this project was a pleasure. I hear friends describe their interactions with contractors and consider myself very lucky that I was able to work with David and his team on my project. If I ever do any remodel I will only do it if I can get David to do the work, and if I ever buy another house I will get David to visit the property with me. In fact, I would probably hire David first and then shop around for an architect. David is highly responsive, detail oriented, and does what he says he will do every time. From a work-style perspective, David is the ultimate high-integrity professional -- which is difficult to find in the construction industry at times. HOW DAVID AND BOM ARE BETTER THAN OTHER CONTRACTORS: David and BOM are better than other contractors based on three very important qualities: estimate accuracy, follow-through and execution, and crew / construction quality. ESTIMATE ACCURACY: One of the most difficult things about a high-end residential construction project is getting anyone to tell you how much anything costs. David will do the work to come up with an accurate quote, and will give you a reasonable, sober estimate as to how much different scope changes will change the budget. He brought our project in on-time (incredibly rare) and on budget (when adjusted for us changing the project scope and adding ~700sqft midway through). He does not over-promise or under quote (as many GCs do), and also doesn't mark-up everything by 30% (as many GCs do). Furthermore, if he finds cost savings midway through the project he will help you realize those. FOLLOW-THROUGH: As mentioned above David is accurate at estimating project costs and timelines. He is able to BE accurate because he has the crews and sub-contractor relationships to get the work done on time. Unlike many GCs who over-extend themselves during good construction markets, David has a number of quality crews with incredible site foremen (Kim was ours -- the best!) and is able to realistically budget their time to avoid delays. Furthermore, David believes in doing what he says he will do and will make the construction personnel be there to get the work done. CREW / CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: David believes in retaining the best people and has been working with many members of his crews for 20+ years. Many of his master carpenters started out as unskilled labor with him decades ago, and he has taught and mentored them up himself. What this has allowed David to build is a team obsessed with construction quality that knows how to do things the right way, and can get things done quickly. Furthermore, he has a deep bench of talent that he can put to work on projects to get them done on time, the right way. The commitment to finish quality from David and his whole crew is maniacal, and they are able to pull-off flawless contemporary designs that require high build quality. I would like to call out Kim, Omar, Jesus and the whole BOM team who worked on my house -- they are all incredible craftsmen and wonderful people to be around. For all of these reasons and many more, I wholeheartedly recommend David and Builders of Marin for your next project. I would also recommend you get on his docket early -- he gets booked up fast!

We decided to buy an old house on a large piece of land where we could build our forever home. We…read moreknew the house was old, but we did not realize how bad it was. Little did we know at the time, what a massive undertaking this project would be. After talking to several contractors and on the recommendation of our Architect, we selected Builders of Marin to build our home. We picked David because there was something honest about him. What you see is what you get. Having experienced other contractors in the past, that is a huge positive to us and not something we normally encountered. The original plan was to expand onto the existing house but we realized that everything was rotten after decades of neglect by the previous owner and ended up tearing everything down back to dirt and started over. This turned out to be bigger than we ever planned or budgeted for. Along the way, David was able to guide us though all of it. He stepped in and problem solved a range of issues, including many interior design issues that was not even his responsibility. From the mundane of relocating an outlet, to the life changing "holy sh*t, we are having twins", David we need an extra bedroom, David and his experienced crew, handled it all to made our dream on paper become a reality.

Remodeling a house in San Francisco (or anywhere) is daunting. Thankfully, we found Miann Builders…read more Michael was patient with us when our project was initially delayed by the City and he rolled with the many surprises our 19th-century Victorian kept throwing his way (without surprising us with the budget). We came to heavily depend on Michael's calm demeanor and solution-oriented work ethic. In the end, we couldn't be happier with the result. Miann Builders created a beautiful home for our family, and we will always be grateful.

On time, on budget and awesome attention to detail. Great weekly progress reports regarding our…read moreconstruction project. Appreciate the ability of the crew to handle everything from concrete foundation work to building our walls, stairs and decks. Our kitchen turned out beautiful and the master bathroom is luxurious. Would definitely recommend Miann Builders to others wanting a large addition or big home remodel.

My wife and I delayed doing "the major remodel" for years because we had heard all the horror…read morestories. But the time had definitely come, and the perfect rental house fell into our laps in our neighborhood. So we decided to move forward and hired our architects. We were going to use a general contractor who had done some other remodels in our neighborhood. But our architects highly recommended Nick so we interviewed him as well. This was a major remodel, full kitchen with an addition, major structural changes throughout, full remodel of two bathrooms, a new deck and porch, new windows, in short, basically the works. From the first interview, it was evident that Nick knew what he was doing. He had thoughtful suggestions across the board and always provided a reasonable and pragmatic point of view. We decided to go with Nick, and it was the best decision we made. Nick managed to bring in our remodel on budget, on time, and with impeccable workmanship, all while dealing with the major obstacles of COVID19 and the shelter-in-place. It was quite incredible that he got it done. Nick is not overly dependent on subcontractors, and he knows how to line things up from a timing perspective and press those involved in the job so things run relatively smoothly and get done on time. At bottom, Nick is just a real pro, and I couldn't recommend him more highly. And to top it off, he is a good guy too!

How often do you hear these words about a general contractor? "I love my contractor and I cannot…read moresay enough good things about him". Any time anyone asks me about Nick, that is exactly what they hear from me. Nick Calder and his crew remodeled our 100+ year old home, adding a bedroom, a bathroom and an entry hall as well as updating the kitchen, putting in recessed lighting, painting, moving some walls around,and building a brand new two car garage. Initially we were concerned because he was the lowest of the four bids that we received, but after several conversations with his previous clients, we were convinced that Nick was our guy. And we were right. Nick is a very stand up straightforward person, who takes real pride in his work. When the inevitable hiccups came up, he handled them head on, made great suggestions and did everything at a reasonable cost. He has an amazing crew, who are careful conscientious and real artisans. We are so happy with the work they did and by the end (because we were living in the house while they finished up) they felt like family. I recommend him to anyone I know who is looking to do work on their home and in the the very unlikely event that we go through the remodel process again, I would hire him in a heartbeat.