Amazing work! Janet did a lime wash painting technique in my bedroom. It looks absolutely gorgeous…read more Janet took our vague idea of what we wanted and worked with us to determine the perfect colors and technique. Her knowledge of design, paint color theory and techniques was valuable. The end result speaks for itself. Janet is friendly and easy to work with.

I contacted Janice about a job. As requested, I sent her…read morephotos and video of the work. Radio silence. I called, texted, and emailed her, but she couldn't be bothered to respond. If this is how she treats potential customers, I don't want to know how she treat actual customers. If I could give zero stars, I would.

We had an excellent experience with Daniel from Wise Builders on our kitchen remodel. From the…read moreinitial consultation through completion, their team was professional, organized, and easy to work with. Communication was clear and consistent, so we always knew what was happening and what to expect next. The craftsmanship and attention to detail really stood out -- from the cabinetry and countertops to the finishes and overall layout. The crew was respectful of our home, kept the job site clean, and stayed on schedule as much as possible. Any questions or small adjustments were handled quickly and professionally. The final result exceeded our expectations, and our kitchen looks and functions better than we imagined. We would absolutely recommend Wise Builders to anyone considering a kitchen remodel and would gladly work with them again!

The one bathroom in our 1918 house was in serious need of an upgrade. We chose WISE because they…read morewould hold my hand through the design and build process. All prior interior work in our house had been done by handyman. I really appreciated the communication from our project manager Marc. He created a WhatsApp chat with me and the incredible designer Jocelyn. They were both consistently responsive to any of my questions or concerns -- and opened my mind to design options. Jocelyn spent time in our home, drafted plans, took me shopping, and sourced all the fixtures. From her spreadsheet I was able to find less expensive options for some items. I appreciated the input and control I had on these expenses. Since we needed to move out, I had a tight timeline for the project -- mid October until Thanksgiving. Marc and the team did their best despite City of San Jose delays with inspections. We were able to move back in before the final inspection. Every member of the team was kind and courteous. Marc also did a great job working with the window vendor that specializes in older homes. I'm rating the experience a 4.5 out of 5 for two reasons. I was disappointed that the medicine cabinet, switch plates, and hooks were initially installed unevenly (it was corrected). I expected more attention to detail. And I was disappointed in the wear & tear that happened on my wood floors as well as the overall dust in my dining room. I was warned that things would get dusty -- but didn't understand the extent and would have packed away more things. WISE offers lots of support with design -- they could also offer as part of their package a full cleaning! I offer this feedback to help others calibrate their expectations. Overall it was a positive experience. I waited several months to post this review until I returned from travel and could see how things were settling after regular use. I'm loving the new bathroom and recommend WISE.

This is a long review, but the bottom line is this: if you are looking for an honest and…read moreconscientious general contractor who can deliver a project on time and on budget, look no further than Advanced Home Improvement. We needed a major home renovation for our 68 year old home that was beyond our scope of expertise. The project included, but was not limited to: complete new HVAC system, complete electrical upgrade, complete guts and redo of kitchen, main bathroom (that included expanding into an existing closet area), and guest bath, strip-repair-refinish the hardwood floors (1500 sq ft), construction of a bar in an existing family room closet, repair damaged drywall due to house settling, paint throughout the house (including replace all baseboards), installation of canned lighting in various rooms, numerous new windows, and new attic insulation. For this project we interviewed four general contractors. Like many, we had heard horror stories of working with contractors and we did not want to have that experience. Of the contractors we interviewed two were limited in the scope of work they could do and would require us to hire subcontractors on our own and order our own appliances/cabinetry. A third contractor asked us if we wanted our work permitted and if so, we would have to apply for the permits ourselves. The fourth contractor interviewed was Sheryl Kanzaki of Advanced Home Improvement. She is the owner of the company. Sheryl was the only general contractor who was prepared to have a serious conversation with us. She brought a packet of information for us that included such things as examples of the work her company does and has done, certificates of insurance, referrals, and a listing of the services her company provides. This includes architectural review (which we needed due to foundation settling issues) and interior design services. She also took measurements and pictures of the entire house, exterior and interior). Sheryl got back to us within a few days with a detailed bid (the only contractor who did) and we met with her at her showroom. The showroom has not only a conference room and offices for her staff, but displays of tiles, flooring, kitchens, baths, showers, etc. And what is on display is just a sample of what her team can acquire. All of it is higher end, not what is found in big box stores. After going over the line-item details, we later met with her interior design team and they created different ideas for us to consider for the kitchen and the baths. This back-and-forth process with ideas, concepts, drawings & plans, and finally getting what we were looking for took a few weeks. Whenever we had a suggestion or concern the design team listened attentively to us and provided excellent advice. Because we had completely moved out of the house for the renovation the work crew was able to begin demolition and not have to worry about working around us. The kitchen and baths went first. While that was ongoing the electrical system was upgraded, and plumbing work began. It should be noted that Sheryl uses trusted partner companies for work not organic to her team. This included the electrical, the HVAC, and the hardwood floor work. The first part of the project, however, was the installation of a French Drain system around the perimeter of the house to mitigate structural movement due to rainwater collection. Sheryl had a structural architect look at the foundation to best determine what could be done to solve the problem of the house slightly shifting in wet years, thus causing drywall cracks. Because this work is outside of the scope of Sheryl's company, she sent out request for proposals to companies that do this work and provided us with one that could. Once the demo was complete the work began in earnest. For weeks her crews were in the house doing a variety of tasks. While this was going on we worked with the design team to select kitchen appliances, as well as cabinetry (kitchen and baths), and tile for the floors, all of which was ordered through the team. Once ordered, they managed the receipt, storage, and delivery of it all to the house. Throughout the project Sheryl was in regular contact with us. If we had a question on something that was being done, or if she had a question for us, communication was easy. There were no surprises during this project. We were able to regularly check in on the work and often talked with the crews working on the house. Everyone was very kind and would explain the work they were doing if we had any questions. At the end of this six-month renovation project we are thrilled with the results. The kitchen and baths are stunning. The floors are beautiful. The canned lighting, fresh paint and baseboards, and new windows really make the house look brand new. Our experience with this major home renovation was a positive and low stress event. We do not hesitate in recommending Advanced Home Improvement.

Overall, I am pleased with the kitchen remodel. They updated a tired '80s kitchen and made it…read morebeautiful and modern. Caroline took the lead on design and after a few iterations, we got on the same page. When it finally came time for demo and construction, I got to meet Ellen and Marc. Anytime I had a question, Ellen responded with alacrity and thoroughness. Marc and the rest of the crew were great craftsmen, professional, and polite. (Marc's also got a good sense of humor. I caught Marc singing a Backstreet Boys song one day and had a good laugh with him. Ask him to sing for you.) The crew was timely in their arrivals and always left things tidy at the end of the day. That's not to say that everything in the process was smooth--there were puzzling miscommunications from time to time and minor details to fix toward the end. But, considering some horror stories I've heard from others, these small frustrations pale in comparison.

I can't be happier with Kitchen Reface Depot. They are incredibly professional. From the initial…read moremeasurements to showroom visits, every step of the process was smooth and stress free. Paul is friendly and knowledgeable, and Kennedy is always responsive, answering all my questions promptly. Andrew and Miguel were the installers, and they were friendly and polite, which made the process even easier than I expected. They were also very respectful of the space and extremely careful when moving things around the house. Their installation work was flawless. The transformation turned out exactly how I hoped. They truly brought my vision to life. I chose a greenish-gray color that complements the rest of my home, and I was going for a super modern look--they delivered exactly what I imagined. This company clearly cares about his customers, and at no point did I feel pressured. Refacing made so much sense! They can reface all the cabinets throughout the house, not just in the kitchen. That's what I did, so make sure to ask about their full home services. I only had to empty the cabinets for less than a week, and now I get to enjoy the bathrooms, laundry room and a kitchen that feel completely new. Thank you!

We worked with Paul at the beginning of the year to remodel our kitchen. We are so pleased with the…read moreworkmanship on our custom cabinets and we have yet to come across something a few months later wishing it was done better. His whole team is awesome to work with and Paul provides excellent guidance throughout the whole project! We highly recommend this company for your remodeling needs.

Amazing experience, very thoughtful and sincere in their care for the animals throughout the…read moreprocess. Highly recommend.

It was such a sad time when our beloved rabbit Boba died. I believe it was Megan who helped us…read morethrough the cremation process afternoon June 11. The place was calming and the entire process was personal. The experience was healing and brought us some peace. I left with a feeling that we were finally bringing our Boba home. It was a delight at the end that she gave us fresh eggs from the farm. Such kindness. Thank you!

We hired AE about a year ago but I wanted to wait a while before writing this review. To get to a…read moresteady state so the review could be more objective. In short, we were impressed by the quality of the service and, because we shopped around a bit, found the prices to be reasonable. AE remodeled our old, tired bathroom. Originally, we did not understand that we would be responsible for selecting the materials. But after that sunk in, we did our diligence with the helpful assistance of AE. Jenny was very informative and responsive. She answered our questions, both those that related directly to the bathroom but also those relating more generally to remodeling strategies that arose from our inexperience. What do you think of this material? What do you think about this type of sink in this space? What kind of shower design is best for this concern of mine. Etc. I can't recall an instance where Jenny did not immediately and helpfully respond to email or text. Jenny also proactively made good suggestions. The remodel went well. We really liked the result. We were delayed a bit by the city and permits. But Jenny and her team were always patient and committed. In one instance, the city inspector came back with some surprising feedback. But Jenny and her team with due dedication and versatility adeptly executed on the feedback and made the inspector happy. Anyway, it's been about a year after the remodel. A few small issues came up recently. I contacted Jenny and she sent her team to handle without hesitation. The follow through was very impressive. Jenny will be the first person we call when we're ready to remodel the other bathroom.

Was excited to work with these folks. Very nice and up front costing…read more However the fine details of the finished product was missing. Small dents here and there. They Scratched hardware that we purchased and we had to purchase another set. We spent a week waiting for new shower cartridges because they didn't know what type we should get. I wish our project came with an actual project manager who would tell us what we needed to do and by when. We felt like we had to plan and purchase so many things on our own They stuck this sticky plastic all over our carpet to prevent stains but when it was removed left adhesive residue everywhere and now my carpet is ruined. When I asked how to fix they ignored me. I regret starting this project with them. After this post there is a response from the "business owner" stating they are sorry and then a lengthy set of excuses which equates to a false apology. Bottom line is 1) you scratched up the hardware we gave you 2) we bought all the HW ourselves and asked if we bought the right cartridge. You all said yes. Give the right answer else we waste time. 3) we rejected your attempt to fix the carpet issue because your team had already used a wipe on the carpet and it didn't work. And then you offered to dump vinegar all over to clean it. Of course I'm going to reject that. What other excuses would you like to provide? And tbh you should be concerned whether your customer feels disrespected not your own feelings on the manner which is of opinion. And by the way your contract that we all signed includes a 1 yr warranty. I hope to not use that but your response seems to imply you are going to abandon communications with us which is a legal breach in your own contract.

I love working with Sara!…read more Sara was recommended by one of my colleagues and I am so happy that I found her! To say it all in one sentence - Sara is as good as it gets! She is an excellent communicator, is always on time, is very respectful and above everything she is really good at staging! Sara was able to recommend things that I wouldn't even think of, and all her suggestions made such a huge difference is transforming the house! After Sara staged the home, it was looking it's very best, light, bright and very inviting! I am more than pleased with Sara, her team and am looking forward to using her again with my next project! Thank you Sara for your hard work, passion, and excellent service! You are the best!!! Oksana Gearheard

For professional staging, Homescape Designs and Sara transformed a modest home into a beautiful…read morehome. She created a welcoming flow throughout. Prospective buyers saw "a fully evolved home", not just an empty shell with furniture tossed in. Because of her experience in the business, her furnishings selection complemented the existing features of the home such as floor colors, stairway rails, kitchen colors etc. Sara also did more than staging - She provided cost effective suggestions for things such as wall colors, lighting, appliances and landscaping. Sara was easily approachable and timely. She worked well with the real estate agent, and was reasonably priced. Most importantly she understands her business inside and out.

I cannot rave enough about the knowledge and expertise Jennifer and her team bring to the table…read more Jennifer has a deep understanding of the field and is very meticulous in her work. She always took into consideration what my personal style is and my areas of concern. She provided easy to apply improvements and suggestions that go with my budget and personal taste. She is extremely thorough, patient and creative. Jennifer always took personal interest to make sure that I feel comfortable to include her ideas. She always goes an extra mile to provide helpful suggestions and gives ideas which can be very easily and effectively included in your space. I found Jennifer always very approachable with all my questions. With her immense knowledge she is an acclaimed authority in the field and I am really glad to have the opportunity to get her advice and recommendations.

I would highly recommend Jennifer as a Feng Shui consultant. It takes a huge amount of trust and…read morerespect to allow someone to come into your home or office and tell you where you can improve. Jennifer exceeded all of my expectations! She has the expertise and training to get the job done, and really make some huge changes in your life! I hired her to update my office. It's an old office with a very small space which I was worried about making perfect... no room for error! Since she made the modifications in color and placement of objects my business has changed dramatically, for the better! My business has doubled since her service which I can only attribute to the SHUI! If you feel like your space (home or office) is disorganized and chaotic or if you're willing to look at your space from an energetic standpoint, get Jennifer to Feng Shui ASAP! I know it's a difficult time currently and this service may seem like it's not in the budget but this investment may could prove to be worth it as it did with me. Oh yeah, I hired her for my home after that positive experience at my office!!!! Thanks Jennifer