I hesitated to leave this review but Mike won't reply to any of my communication. We used…read moreMasterplan and they did a decent job. Unfortunately they didn't finish the job completely. They left some unfinished work around the chimney. We were hoping he could come out and quickly touch it up but we can't get a hold of mike. We thought he would stand behind his work but that doesn't seem to be the case. Ps: Adding screen shots from our communication. Clearly won't stand behind his work. In addition, there was no "free work". We paid for everything that was in the contract. We also hired him for additional work. Maybe you miss quoted us, but that's not on us. Pss: Thanks for showing how unhinged you are! Everyone take note on who you're hiring.

Mike did an amazing job for our home and our family member's home as well. He did a thorough…read moreestimate, extremely detailed plans, and was very communicative. I would hire him back over the others 10x over.

Service was performed professionally and completed with my total satisfaction. I would recommend.read more

Pedro and his crew are reliable and fast. They removed our old broken fence and installed a new one…read more- and were very careful not to disturb the plantings next to the fence :) great job and good quality work!

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.

Perry and his team are true craftsmen. A little over a year…read moreago, my dad passed away and we found ourselves in a situation where our house was in need of certain repairs. Perry took on the project of painting the exterior of my family home, which was most likely painted by my dad 30 years ago. The prep work alone would've made anyone run, but Perry was so kind and thorough. His attention to detail is impeccable and very clearly communicates any change orders that are needed during the process. He was kind to my mom during the process and very respectful of her space. We receive compliments consistently on the work that he did. He did a beautiful job and I would definitely recommend him for any Project big or small.

Perry recently patched a wall in our kitchen and finished the drywall in our garage. He is…read moredetailed, fairly priced and does a great job including clean up after the job is over. I will definitely be using him again for future projects!

The restoration of the wood entrance door of my residence was executed with exceptional precision…read moreand efficiency. The firm demonstrated prompt communication and a seamless project management process, ensuring that the project progressed smoothly from inception to completion. The principal of Nor-Cal, Blain, entrusted the task to his lead technician, Baldamar. Baldamar's expertise, experience, and meticulous attention to detail were evident throughout the project. The 8 ft x 3 ft 3 inch solid wood door, which had endured years of exposure to adverse weather conditions, received a well-deserved facelift. The overall experience working with the firm was highly positive. I strongly recommend Nor-Cal for any woodwork projects you may have in mind.

Blaine is responsive, helpful and very nice. Compelling easy to work with, no upsell, just gave…read moreus good advice and what we needed done. Everything was done quickly and well. Would go back to him anytime.

Carlos did amazing work replacing some hardwood that was damaged by our dishwasher. He communicated…read moreclearly, worked quickly and cleanly, and did excellent work. I will be using him again and really appreciate his professionalism.

Carlos was awesome! Super communicative, he walked me through everything he needed to do and made…read moresure I understood the process. He replaced our RO faucet quickly and efficiently, and the pricing was totally fair. I'll definitely be calling him again the next time something needs fixing around the house.

After a complete house painting, wood garage door staining and varnishing, and a metal gate…read morestripping and painting -- a two-week project was just finished, and I cannot begin to say how satisfied and happy we are. From the beginning meeting with project manager Robbie and communications with project coordinator Mariah, to most of all our crew, Moises and Abner, whose attention to detail and quality of finish could not have been better -- every aspect exceeded expectations. Not only did they paint, but they also repaired necessary areas, were considerate of our property, and stayed well organized every day (this including non-cooperative Sausalito weather). This was the best experience, so much so that I can recommend this well-organized company without hesitation, and certainly appreciate their competitive pricing. GREAT! In Sausalito.

McCarthy Painting Company, specifically Jose & Bryan, did a fantastic job painting our kitchen &…read morefamily room! We will definitely call on them again when we're ready to paint the rest of the house.

We just moved into our first house and wanted a closet in one room split into two so the adjoining…read moreroom would have space as well. Steve came out to take a look, and suggested pocket doors ("just an idea!"), and we were very happy with the end result. Along with that work, we threw some things on his plate that we didn't anticipate (like having him patch holes in walls made by electricians running wires, and solving a tricky problem with mounting ceiling fans on tongue-and-groove), and Steve made sure to get everything done on time, even with a tight schedule due to painting. I was around most of the time doing smaller house projects, and I watched him bust his butt those days, and he even came by on July 4 and the weekends to do the more quiet work to ensure it would all be done on time. Along with this, his rate is extremely competitive, he was full of great tips for things I was working on, and would let me borrow a power tool or two that I didn't have when needed. I had a great experience working with Steve, and will be sure to use him again for future projects.

We continue to use Steve for all of our special projects, especially our carpentry projects. Most…read morerecently, he quickly created a redwood Privacy Screen in our backyard (see photos). His attention to detail is levels above what an everyday craftsman would do. All of the detailed features in this privacy screen are his own creative contribution. Also, some time ago, Steve created a storage cabinet for us in the garage (see photos). This was his creation to take care of our storage needs. Steve is not only creative, he cares about the project, offers suggestions, is reliable, and is well worth more than he charges. We continue to give him the highest recommendations.