I've used Dalfar several times over the years for work related projects. Always does a great job.read more

I needed a a section of walkway and a concrete step replaced in connection with a drainage project…read moreI was working on. I called Ben and he came out that day and gave me a quote at a fair price. Ben and crew came out the next day and set-up the forms. The following day they completed the pour and finished the concrete which looks great. Ben also did a good job of letting me know when he was planning to do the work and kept to the schedule. I would definitely recommend him for concrete work.

Ron is exceptional. I am a realtor (DRE#01947142) and I deal with contractors a lot more often than…read morethe average person. I have worked consistently with Ron for nearly a decade on everything from single family homes to 4 unit buildings. He has remodeled units, made emergency repairs, built decks, redone bathrooms, and much more. He has integrity, and he cares about getting the job done right.

Ron overhauled our basement in-law unit which included a bathroom-to-the-studs remodel and a bit of…read moreunforeseen structural reinforcements. He did a great job getting us basically everything on our wishlist within the budget we'd laid out. Would hire again in 100%

We added an ADU to our property and worked with Buildwise Z Construction…read more The process took some time, especially with city approvals, but they handled most of the coordination which made things easier on us. Build quality is good and everything passed inspection. We're planning to rent it out soon, so it ended up being a good investment. Would recommend if you're looking for an ADU builder in the Bay Area.

We did a whole house remodel, and it was a lot more work than we expected. Leon and his team…read morehandled it pretty well though. Communication is way better than other contractors we've used before. They got back to us and explained things clearly. The house looks totally different now, feels like we moved into a new place. Good option if you're in Cupertino and need a general contractor.

I can not recommend JBM Construction highly enough! Can I give him ten stars?! I want to. John…read morebuilt our espresso bar on time and on budget. I would have been utterly satisfied...nay, thrilled, had that been all there was to praise about JBM. It's not. John also turns out to be a very thorough, communicative, resourceful contractor. His many years of experience have earned him a sizable network of reliable subs, who are also a pleasure to work with. And in the rare instance when they're not, don't worry, John has you covered. He will handle it and you will not feel the pain. John will take care of your project and you'll feel that he's taking care of you, too. Now to the work itself, it's exactly what I wanted except better. Perfect execution. A couple of things needed adjusting once the project finished and John totally took care of them, no problem. People come into my space on a daily basis and compliment how awesome it looks. Many inquiries about who did the work. Seriously, a few times a week! If that weren't all enough, John is a joy to work with. It really makes me happy to see him walk onto the project cause he's just such a GOOD GUY. Reliable, trustworthy, big-picture minded, experienced, easy--going. You will not be sorry you hired JBM.

I was so nervous about our renovation project: a bathroom, part of a mudroom and our kitchen, which…read morewent down to the studs. Our architect facilitated a process whereby we interviewed SIX contractors. I liked John the best and lo and behold, his price was on the lower end of the group. John was absolutely wonderful to work with, came in on budget (!!!!) and on time! He's honest, transparent, detailed and clearly committed to making his clients happy and satisfied. His team is thorough, communicative and tidy and he made a lot of effort to talk us through changes. The permitting process went smoothly as did the inspections. A few minor delays were the result of decisions we made to expand the work, which John was able to coach us on and give us reasonable estimates for. I couldn't be happier with John's work or my new kitchen. Going through a renovation is really stressful and John made it as easy as it could be!

This review is long overdue. Michael and his team, including Max and Alberto and the rest of the…read morecrew, were wonderful and easy to work with. We first hired Artifex for our home renovation which included new kitchen, two new baths, new windows and sliders, refinishing existing hardwood floors, insulation throughout, new electrical, and interior and exterior paint. We even removed a wall and installed new support beams. The work was completed in 4 months and that included a pandemic related delay. The entire team is highly skilled and professional. They offer smart suggestions and good alternatives. And I can't say enough about the quality of their finish work - tile and carpentry. We hired Artifex again for our deck and railing replacement project and experienced the same level of professionalism. We would definitely hire them again for any future projects....That is, if they can fit us in :-)

We hired Mike and his team to completely gut and redo our kitchen, master bath, and master bedroom…read more In addition, we asked for a face lift on the guest bath and new hardwoods throughout the house. There literally wasn't a room in the house that we didn't touch. We originally got 4 quotes on the job and Mike's quote was in the middle range but it was the most complete quote, and he also spent a lot of time even before we signed the contract answering our questions and walking us through each line item. For two people who had never gone through a major renovation before this was incredibly helpful. He originally told us it would take 3 - 4 months to complete the job and everyone who we talked to, who had been through a renovation, told us to expect at least double that. True to his word, Mike and his team completed the work in under 4 months and this was after we were delayed by two weeks when they had to fix shotty work that had been done before we moved in. In addition Mike was very conscious of our budget. He helped us pick cost efficient products and often helped us located less expensive alternatives when he knew of a good option. On the other hand, he and his team are very committed to high quality work and would also let us know if it was worth it to spend the extra money on certain items. If there were places where we could save money by doing the work ourselves, Mike worked with us to let us do that which was a huge plus for us. Throughout the process Mike and his head carpenter Luiz were responsive and did a great job of keeping the whole team on task. In addition, either Mike or Luis were on-site monitoring the work almost every day. This is not a company where you never see the general contractor. I also have to say they were both incredibly responsive to our calls and emails. We are both extremely detail oriented people and Mike took the time to answer all of our questions and he responded in a timely manner. The final product couldn't have turned out better. We have had people tell us that our house looks like it came out of a magazine. And, they are right...it turned out amazingly well, on-time, and within budget!! I would recommend Mike, Luiz, and the rest of the team to anyone.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Oliver Builders (OBI) and the incredible job they did on…read moremy home renovation! Over the course of a 7-month project, they completely transformed my kitchen and dining room into one stunning open space, reconfigured bedrooms, and added a gorgeous primary bathroom and a spacious reach-in closet. And they did it all while I was living in the house! From start to finish, OBI was an absolute pleasure to work with. Special thanks to Severin Oliver, whose leadership and expertise set the tone for the entire project, as well as William and Tina in the office, who made the administrative side a breeze. And I have to give a huge shoutout to my amazing on-site manager, Nick, who kept everything running smoothly day to day. Their entire team was warm, accommodating, and a joy to have around during what could have been a very stressful process. The quality of their work is exceptional. OBI's team was incredibly attentive, reliable, and careful, with an unmatched attention to detail. They set a high bar for excellence and ensured that every subcontractor met their (and my) high standards. It was clear that they took immense pride in their work and in delivering a finished product that exceeded expectations. Of course, with any major renovation, there were a few complications along the way, but OBI resolved each one quickly, professionally, and always went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied. They truly turned potential headaches into non-issues. OBI isn't cheap, but you absolutely get what you pay for: top-notch quality, exceptional service, and a team that delivers on time--which is no small feat for a renovation of this size and complexity. The fact that they finished on schedule is HUGE and speaks volumes about their professionalism and commitment. Thanks to OBI, my home is now everything I dreamed it could be. If you're looking for contractors who are skilled, trustworthy, and a joy to work with, look no further than Oliver Builders.

brusque nearly rude response to a request for pricing from Oliver…read more "if you are comparing prices, I'm not your guy" and " how did you hear about us? On line. We only work by referral" Don't waste your time.

When an exterior safety bollard was improperly installed in parking lot asphalt I thought my only…read moreoption was going to be with an asphalt vendor. Instead, after a conversation with ProBuilt, they were able to provide fair market pricing, customer consultation for the best course of action, and almost immediate scheduling to avoid any delays. The care and craftsmanship was obvious in the final appearance of the repaired asphalt, footing, and bollard as well as the overall process from proposal to invoice. As a commercial property manager, working with ProBuilt is priceless, from avoiding lengthy scheduling delays to always being available to pick up the phone, ProBuilt is always my first choice.

ProBuilt has done some contractor work at our corporate office and was so professional and quick…read more They problem solved efficiently for unforeseen issues and were very understanding and personable. Scheduling was easy, work was completed within the day, and they were very trustworthy and respectful of the space as people worked.

I am taking the time to write this because there are a few things you need to know before you hire…read moreTappan Builders to remodel your house. These are things we wish we had known before we hired them. First, the bid. Don't believe it. Tappan low balled his bid, leaving out dozens of items that came up later as "suggested" change orders. Our project had 21 change orders! Some of these were due to real changes in scope. But too many were items that could have and should have been part of the original bid. Some change order examples (these are increases from the amount in the bid): -Electrical: Change order for $6600 -Windows: We did add about 30% more new windows, but the price went up by 90%, from $18,000 to $34,000 -Interior Painting: $12,800 -Flooring: $11,500 -Heating Ducts: $1500 -Bathroom Vanities: $4000 -Wood Trims: $3900 -Door Hardware: $2300 Secondly, read the contract slowly and carefully, and consider having a lawyer read it. Here's what we learned the hard way: We decided to have the exterior painted by a wonderful company, Contreras Painting, who has painted many homes in our neighborhood. Their bid was about the same as the bid from Tappan's painter, but we knew the quality of Contreras' prep work and painting was extraordinary. What we discovered about the contract was that when we got our allowance credited back, it did not include the 22% that Tappan tacks on to all sub-contracted work or materials that he buys. That is, he kept over $1200 in profit and fees on work that was not even performed by his crew or subs. When asked about this, he referred us to the paragraph in the contract that allows him to do this. Buyer beware. Third issue: Several times we were told that plumbing or electrical items we wanted were not available. These were toilets, faucets, fixtures, etc., that we had spent time researching and deciding upon. His answer: pick something else. When we did a bit of Goggling online, they all turned out to be fully available. We had to prove to him that he was wrong, and in some cases, purchase the items ourselves. Then, when we bought them ourselves, he informed us that neither he nor his subcontractor would warranty them. Fourth issue: Tappan suggested a very expensive, but supposedly quieter, fan for the bathroom (Fantech). When the bathroom reached the stage where it was useable, we discovered that the fan was no quieter than any cheap generic model. After complaining that this fan was not living up to its reputation, Tappan suggested that we "put some screws" into the duct work. After reading the installation instructions online for myself, I discovered that he had virtually ignored the manufacturer's recommendations: that is, the material for the duct work and the ducting length were both wrong. It took almost a dozen emails before Tappan finally had his crew take a look. Indeed they were able to fix it, and they didn't charge extra for this, but the aggravation it caused was simply unnecessary. Fifth issue: His electrical contractor tries to cut corners. When asked specifically to install Lutron switches and plates, he substituted Leviton, in a mix-and-match manner, and the colors did not match. This was eventually corrected, but it took time, energy, and a bunch of emails before it was done. Sixth issue: Schedule. From the start, we asked for some sort of schedule for this project. It was clear that this was not going to be done in the three months of his original estimate. But we were never able to pin him down about the overall timing, nor could we even get a rolling estimate of upcoming decisions and dates. We would get comments like "decide on the tile by next Tuesday" when they were nowhere near ready to move ahead on tile work for weeks thereafter. On about a week's notice, we even worked out a place to stay so that the floors could be finished. When the day came, that very day, we were told that the plan had changed, and we would have to work out our accommodations for a later date. Seventh issue: Double charging. In at least three instances, invoices had to be revised by Tappan as a result of overcharges by his billing department. One of these was for over $800, and the others were smaller. But be vigilant. You need to check their work. Eighth and last issue: He loves to look around your house and diss other work you have had done by others. He, of course, insists that you correct everything with his contractors. With his 22% tacked on to all work by sub-contractors, you would be far better off to get your own bids. His "oversight" of other professionals is simply not worth it. When it was needed, say with the electrical work described above, it was not done. Having said all of the above, Tappan Builders does do high quality work. Our crew was competent and friendly. If you can get past everything described above, you may still want to hire them. Good Luck!

I recently had Steve Tappan do another job for us. He turned roughly 400 square feet of unusable…read moredirt space underneath our home into a 200 square foot storage area, 100 square foot utility area, and 100 square foot laundry room. This job was fully permitted, done within budget, and completed ahead of schedule. Throughout the process my wife and I were worried about dust and debris as we were still living in our home. Steve and his crew took precautions to safeguard our home and possessions and little to no dust made it into our home.