We were referred to Millsap Degnan & Associates by our realtor for a home inspection during our…read moreproperty investigation period. Doug responded to my inquiry the very same afternoon and made himself available the next day to thoroughly walk the property with me and review the inspection report. Doug's expertise was incredibly impressive, covering everything from home building materials and drainage systems to foundation concerns. His insights were particularly valuable since the home is situated on a hillside in San Anselmo. Doug identified several critical details not captured in a typical home inspection, providing us with a deeper understanding of potential issues, their significance, and realistic cost estimates for necessary repairs. I highly recommend Millsap Degnan & Associates for anyone purchasing a home in Marin. Their knowledge and professionalism gave us confidence and peace of mind in making an informed buying decision.

One year ago there was a landslide of the hill in our backyard. Mike Millsay s was recommended to…read moreme and I am grateful for that! He and his crew were professional, courteous, thorough and informative. This was a very complicated situation involving several neighbors, code violations, insurance and legal issues. They made everything simpler and I recommend them without hesitation.

Pat LaTray has teamed with a general contractor he's worked with as a sub-contractor in Marin Cunty…read morefor multiple construction projects that require hillside excavation, grading and trucking off-haul. In 2020 for my new Marin home in Fairfax, Pat used his 40+ years experience to excavate over 1,400 cubic yards for the home's concrete foundation. Wall cuts of over 22-feet high. He also drilled the hillside for over forty 12-foot tie-backs for the engineered hillside retention safety system. Pat's a resourceful, reliable team player, knowledgeable, and on-time with fair pricing. See photos of the project's excavation. The best there is. Highly recommended.

Mr. La Tray of La Tray Engineering Construction Company came highly recommended to us by our soils…read moreEngineer of record for our home in Marin County in early February of 2023. We have over 3 acres that we required slope repair, extensive grading and trenching, rip rap, along with trenching and drilling for a190 lineal foot retaining wall. We also were required to install a 1K foot long fire line for a fire hydrant on our property. La Tray Engineering Construction passed ALL inspections by all county and private inspection agencies working for the County the first time every time. We were amazed at Mr. La Tray's coordination skills with these agencies and how smooth the inspection processes went without any disruption of work schedules. I will hire La Tray Engineering Construction again without a doubt and have recommended this company to my friends in Sleepy Hollow and Kentfield who have also used him for similar work and were very happy with his performance and proffessional approach to work. His years of Experience and unfailing integrity are everything. Mrs. Kathleen Y. Marin County property owner.

I submitted a quote request through Yelp and Dan from ASAP Demolition responded immediately. He…read morestopped by the rental property to take a look for an estimate. Definitely fair prices and he was willing to work with me on the pricing. I got the patio and gazebo removed due to improper installment from the previous homeowner. Very clean demolition and couldn't be happier that I went with ASAP Demolition. They assisted with the permit application and in person inspections so I didn't have to worry about it! Overall, very professional and fair with the pricing!

Daniel and his crew did an excellent job of removing our very large redwood deck in the backyard…read more They took out the redwood and also the pressure treated wood as well as the concrete piers. The price to do this was very reasonable. Also, Daniel was a pleasure to deal with. Would use again and highly recommend ASAP.

Linscott Engineering did superb work in planning and installing a complex replacement sewer lateral…read moresystem at my house as required by the City of Mill Valley. From the first day that owner Bruce Linscott came on site to assess options until the day when we received final approval for the completed work, the company performed in a highly efficient and professional manner. In addition to the on-site work itself, I appreciate the personal commitment to developing a series of alternative solutions despite multiple challenges posed by coordination with neighbors and city public works and building departments. Over and over again, Bruce and his crews identified problems or potential ones and resolved them without skipping a beat. For instance, Bruce recommended an expert horizontal directional drilling subcontractor to bore the 100-foot underground run from the street to the holding tank. This approach saved me thousands of dollars and eliminated the disruption of trenching and backfilling the entire length of the driveway. This contributed to the entire project coming in [wait for it] UNDER BUDGET! As with having a top-notch surgeon, I am grateful for all that Linscott Engineering did, hopeful that I won't have to call on them for another major project, and delighted to know that if I do, they will be there to handle it.

The owner and crew are always quick to respond and remedy any situation. As a Property Manager I…read morehighly recommend Bruce Linscott and his crew for your immediate needs.

We did a bit over a half mile of asphalt road repaving. Some of it was badly degraded…read more We are so pleased with the result! Thornton Paving, a family owned business (over 50 years!), did a magnificent job! The entire process went so well. Jeff Thornton, the owner, is easy to communicate with and responds promptly. The price was better than others. It was done efficiently and very competently. The result is beautiful- to the extent you call asphalt paving beautiful! I am so pleased with everything. Highly recommended!

If I could give them 10 stars I would! Responsive, polite and excellent at what they do. Plus…read morethey have competitive pricing. What is super cool is that their daughter and her friend are helping with the business (since their internships were cancelled through USC due to COVID) and these kids did an AMAZING job! They were so good at communicating, doing excellent work and just super nice. Our driveway is not the easiest as it's long and steep. The asphalt seal looks great plus they repaired a crumbling section at the lower part of the driveway. They even came back twice to do did minor touch ups! The dad, Peter, gave us the bid initially and he is charming, authentic and prompt. I've already referred them to neighbors and work associates. They went above and beyond!

I don't write many reviews anymore, and honestly, I haven't had many contractor experiences that…read morewould motivate me to change that. But Lassiter Excavation was so good that I couldn't continue to be lazy.  For context, I was replacing an old 35,000-gallon swimming pool with a skinnier lap pool. Lassiter started by completely removing the massive 1975 pool, including every scrap of concrete and piping.  Then they backfilled and compacted. Working to my soils engineer's specifications, they imported and compacted 18 truckloads of quarry fines in carefully controlled 8-inch lifts through the full 12-foot depth of the deep end, all the way to finished grade. They used multiple pieces of equipment, including jumping jacks, a Bobcat, and a vibratory sheepsfoot roller (which I had to look up), and they coordinated compaction testing throughout the process.  When they were done, it looked like a pool had never been there. The site was fully prepared for the new excavation, which Lassiter then completed flawlessly.  I measured their forms with a laser level and laser tape measure, and length, width, diagonals, position and elevations were all within 1/8 inch. That's impressive considering the new lap pool is nearly 60 feet long. When they were finished digging, the walls and floor were razor straight and right on their marks. The crews were outstanding -- friendly, hardworking, detail-oriented, and consistently professional. They maintained an exceptionally clean jobsite throughout the project and even helped me reclaim some old redwood decking.  Special thanks to Santana, Ricardo, Daniel, Jose and team for answering all my questions and caring so much about the end result. If you're considering any excavation work, I highly recommend reaching out to Lassiter Excavation and talking with Bob. They exceeded my expectations in every respect.

Great company and always a breeze to work with! Brenda in the office is super friendly and helpful…read morewhen it comes to scheduling--always keeps things clear and organized. Bob and Bryce are consistently efficient and on time, and I really appreciate the heads-up they give on any last-minute changes. They always deliver solid, reliable work!

Howie very carefully listened to what I needed done and asked very important clarifying questions…read more In the end, he gave me advice and direction on how better to get this project done through another source. I really appreciated his consultative approach and his honesty.

Great value and honest work. Responsiveness was great and able to work with my schedule. He…read moremanaged my expectations for the work so i was prepared for the results he provided. I will do business with them again.

Man, what a group of professionals this is. I had a dilapidated, half rotten and huge garage that…read morehad a fence on one side and a deck on the other. The team came in and surgically removed each piece without disturbing the surrounding area, then pulled up 30 feet of concrete, all in one day. Cleaned up, good communication, and good price. A+.

Marcos was patient thru the quote and Q&A process while I was evaluating this project for 3 months…read more Adding and deducting scope of work. During the project, the crew was efficient and finished the entire project ahead of schedule. They showed up each day around 8am. I had gutter drainage back up problem due to roots in the solid drains; which flooded one of my room during the last big rains. SMI installed new downspout, French drain, channel drains, and solid drains. Pedro and his crew was efficient and professional.