These guys crushed it. My new deck looks perfect , and the fence replacement was seamless - clean…read morelines, sturdy build, no shortcuts. The team worked efficently, kept things tidy, and didn't hit me with any last-minute "surprises". Prices were fair for the quality of work. If you're thinking about a home upgrade, Bay Remodels is your crew

We searched for a contractor to do a complete remodel of our Victorian flat with all of the…read moreassociated complications. The bid we received from Bay Remodels was not the least expensive, but based on our interview and subsequent follow up conversations I felt confident that we would be able to communicate with Arsen in a straightforward way and was impressed that during that process, he returned calls and showed up when he said he would. Fortunately, it was that way through the whole project. It was a difficult project with many unforeseen structural issues. Arsen and his project manager, Emilio, were responsive to every question and I always got immediate call backs or texts. Arsen has an obvious passion for craftsmanship and design and takes a real interest in assuring that the outcome is aesthetically and structurally sound. He went above and beyond to make sure things looked right even if they weren't specified on the plan. We have contractors in our immediate family that we would naturally rely on if they were in Northern California, but at the end of the project we felt like Arsen and Emilio looked after us like family. Our house is beautiful and we are thankful that we went with our gut feeling.

Our home addition came out great!!! From start to finish, Zack was super professional, organized,…read moreand his employees were highly skilled. They completed the work on time, maintained a clean workspace, and kept open communication, making our project stress-free. Every step of the project was handled carefully. From demolition to final finishes, their attention to detail was impressive. The crew worked efficiently while respecting our home and clean our house each day before they left. Their professionalism showed how they approached challenges, offered solutions, and ensured our vision was fully realized. We were particularly impressed with their coordination and the quality of the results. Choosing mountain top construction was the right decision. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to quality craftsmanship made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We are extremely satisfied and would happily hire them again, knowing the work will always be professional, efficient, and of the highest quality.

Great work! From the first interaction with Paul and his team, we knew we had chosen the right…read morecompany. The employees were professional, organized, and very clean, making our two-bathroom remodel smooth and stress-free. They communicated clearly at every stage, kept the workspace tidy, and showed remarkable attention to detail. Every day, the bathrooms were left clean and functional, which made living in our home easy during the renovation. Paul's team treated our home with respect, followed the timeline, and delivered results beyond our expectations. By the end, our bathrooms were transformed into beautiful, functional spaces. We highly recommend Mountain Top Construction to anyone seeking skilled, reliable professionals who make remodeling enjoyable and hassle-free.

We have just finished our  home renovation with Superb builders, and I am ecstatic over the changes…read moreand the difference it has made for a home that has not been touched in over 50 years.  David has a skill in seeing what most other contractors or designers cannot imagine. Victor (project manager/foreman) has everything in control, day to day, and does not forget a thing.  We interviewed four other contractors, and they couldn't come up with the right floorplan for our kitchen. We did not want to settle.  David designed our kitchen and more than doubled the size.  No problem moving plumbing or switching to gas from electric and finding a better home for our fridge. Our primary bathroom was completely gutted to add a stand-alone tub, and Superb designed a walk-in closet and additional hall closet taking a foot from the adjoining room, which you would never be able to tell. He has a crew for different sets of workmanship, and they know exactly what to do in a strategic time frame. They do not waste any time and clean up the projects beautifully every day.  We had completely gutted our kitchen and primary bathroom. Had the whole house rewired, new plumbing, new LED lights throughout the house, all new flooring on the first floor, and refinished all flooring upstairs.   Superb builders accommodated every wishlist we had.  Their workmanship is precise, clean and the crew are very helpful and pleasant to work with from beginning to end.   Our biggest appreciation is that David and Victor picked up their phones or returned texts right away 100%. They passed every inspection every time, and they have done the work beyond the requirements. We are so happy to know that all the work has been done properly and safely. We will always call Superb builders for all of our future projects.  I trust that they will get the job done right, and David can help design or find a beautiful solution to any difficult home layout you may have.  They do not just remodel a space, they can build a perfect new space. Thank you David, Victor and all the wonderful crew at Superb builders!

Superb builders remodeled our kitchen in January 2020. Joe helped me to select the materials and…read moredesign, and he was very knowledgeable. I wouldn't have been able to come up with such a wonderful design without his advices. Additionally, the cabinet vendor he recommended had great prices and they assisted with designing the kitchen layout by providing computer drawn images using software. This saved a lot of time in the planning stage. Joe was our primary point of contact from start to finish, which made things go smoothly. During project execution, Victor was an invaluable point of contact for discussing and explaining technical details about our options, especially when inevitable complications arose. When we demo'd our old kitchen we found a major code violation that was concealed and they helped us correct the issue. It cost us extra but looking back I'm happy we worked with an ethically sound contractor who does things correctly and follows the city code. Those things can be huge problems later if you try to cut corners! Overall we had a great experience with Superb Builders and would definitely hire them again. They are very professional and do great work. We ended up with our dream kitchen for less than market average prices in our area!

Klaus and his team are true professionals. They do amazing work, are super trustworthy and give you…read morecandid insights on timeline and budget that they stick to. They managed to renovate our home during the pandemic and meet and surpass all of our expectations during the project. I am so appreciative to have partnered with them and we will absolutely have a long term relationship, as finding people you can trust and that do as great of a job isn't easy.

I hired Blackline Construction to do some fairly significant construction on my 4-unit apartment…read morebuilding in SF, including building a new bathroom, significant shear wall and foundation work, replacing and relocating all of the electric panels and meters, completely repiping the building with new copper, and a whole laundry list of smaller items. The job was long and got changed a bunch of times along the way. All four apartments were occupied, and all were impacted significantly by the work. Klaus and hie team had to work around the schedules of each of the tenants for access, cutting power and water, etc. Their communication was excellent and they went out of their way to minimize inconvenience and disruption to my tenants. The quality of the work is outstanding; Klaus and Joe take pride in their work, and it shows. The new bathroom -the most visible part of the work they did - is beautiful. Every single day they took time to clean up thoroughly before leaving. They were patient in answering my questions and explaining things throughout the job. Klaus and his team were 100% reliable, always showing up when promised. Never, in a job that ultimately spanned nine months, did I worry that my contractor had forgotten me or that they were too busy with other jobs to worry about mine. When something went wrong, as is probably inevitable on a project of this size, Klaus was more than fair in reaching an agreeable solution. This was a complex job with a lot of pieces to juggle, and Blackline really surpassed my expectations. I would not hesitate for a second to hire them again, and I will sing their praises to anyone who will listen. If you're planning any major remodeling or renovation, I strongly encourage you to give them a call.

PLEASE READ: I wish I had listened to Craig A., Senior…read moreProject Manager at Realty Builders (not a salesman -- a true professional), when I was planning my kitchen and bathroom remodel. I spoke with six GCs. Most were cheaper -- roughly $20k less for the kitchen, $10k less for the bathroom. At the time, it looked like savings. It wasn't. Craig A. explained the importance of: * Proper wall blocking for cabinets and hood venting * Replacing old copper hot and cold lines while walls were open * Installing flooring correctly wall-to-wall under cabinets * Pulling permits for inspections and proper workmanship Others focused on cost. Permits weren't necessary, they said. Now that the remodel is "finished," the shortcuts are painfully clear: hood vent vibrations, leaking copper lines, uneven cabinets. To fix it, cabinets, drywall, flooring, and some finishes must be removed and replaced, and some items can't even be reused. The fix is now $43,538 -- far more than the $30k I thought I was saving. Craig wasn't trying to sell me extras. He was protecting my investment. If you meet him, you'll see he's genuine, professional, and honest. I was too focused on the upfront price to appreciate the value of his advice. Lesson learned: a remodel can look beautiful on the surface, but what matters most is what's behind the walls. Cutting corners isn't savings -- it's deferred expense. I'm actually kicking myself because I took everyone off Angie's List and considered only the other lower bids. Craig was a referral from a close friend who told me upfront, "They may be a little more expensive, but you'll be happy in the long run." They were right. I hope others can learn from my experience. When we're ready for our backyard deck, we'll be calling Craig A. and Realty Builders.

Realty Builders are an excellent company to do any type of recipient or plumbing work needed…read more They were reliable and came on time. They were great at finishing the job in a timely manner without any games. Honest great work. I would recommend this company to do any work for you.

We had a great experience working with Chris, Dave and the rest of the crew at Christopher Gate…read moreConstruction. Beginning with the bidding process, Chris showed up on time, submitted a thorough proposal when he said he would, and was very professional. Yes, there were hiccups and surprises along the way. Chris and crew always handled them gracefully and fairly. We are very pleased with the quality of their work, and they stand by it even after the job is completed. I highly recommend considering CGC for your remodel.

I am a residential building designer who strives to build strong connections with my clients up…read morefront so that I can experience the project through their eyes and collaboratively realize the design based on their needs and wishes. We also sometimes realizes permit drawings for other designers who would rather not go through the challenges of assemble drawings and legal documents required by cities to acquire building permits. Such was the case was the when I received a phone call. "I'm Christopher Gates and I'm working on the O. project in San Francisco and I think we're missing a real opportunity." Chris went on to explain that the upper and lower levels of the project were connected by a set of non conforming stairs, which were grandfathered in by not touching them, but were't the most enjoyable to navigate. The previous designer had elected not to touch those stairs. But Chris suggested something extraordinary: "Perhaps we can carve out some space from the adjacent closet, a bathroom, and a light well, and make a set of beautiful stairs with a skylight above that unifies the home right when you walk through the front door. Are you interested in checking it out?" As one who wants my clients to really love their new home, I was a little embarrassed that I'd miss the opportunity myself. But even more, I was super grateful for Chris's suggestion as well as his palpable enthusiasm, especially when so many architects and builders are willing just to gloss over it just to get it done quickly. "Hell yes!" I said. We scheduled a time to meet, trouble shot the challenges, and over the next 10 days, co-created an amazing solution together. Yesterday, nearly nine months since that first meeting, I had the chance to check it out the (nearly) finished project. Chris and his fantastic team had totally transformed the place, from a chopped up, piecemeal layout to a spacious, light-filled home with all the essential amenities a family needs. Thank you, Chris, for making me a better designer through your curiosity, fantastic work, and service to your clients!

Michael did a great job renovating our house in Los Altos. For us, Michael was not only a general…read morecontractor, but also a designer and consultant. We had no experience in renovating houses, but Michael guided us through the whole process. He took the time to understand our needs and make great recommendations. For example, Michael designed our kitchen skylight which was dated, and it turned out amazing. We love the modern look and the auto open/close feature recommended by Michael. We had a designer for our master bathroom in the beginning but decided we didn't need one for the rest of the house because Michael was like one. We loved all of his ideas and he also let us know when we had terrible ideas. Michael was also great at helping us manage the budget. Our house was a fixer upper, but not everything needed to be redone. For example, we didn't like the windows and were considering replacing them. But Michael recommended a fresh paint instead, which saved us a lot of money. Even after the house was done and we paid in full, Michael was still very responsible and came back a few times to make sure everything was perfect. We highly recommend Michael for your renovation projects. If you're looking for a general contractor who does amazing work and requires minimal supervision, Michael is the one!

Zume Builders did a great job managing a major renovation and expansion of our Palo Alto home. We…read moreenjoyed working with them and we love the end result! Our initial contact was with Zume's sales manager Alan. He prepared a detailed quote explaining the scope of work and expected timetable. Zume provided more information and on a quicker basis than several other contractors we interviewed. For the project itself, we worked with Michael and Aaron. They both did a terrific job managing the construction. It was very important to us that the project progress quickly and efficiently, and they really came through! Michael was the overall GC. It's obvious he has lots of experience with construction in the Bay Area. He had great recommendations for outside vendors: for everything from lighting, to bathroom fixtures, to flooring and appliances. We also appreciated that he could handle the Title24 process (which allowed us to avoid dealing with another outside consultant). Aaron oversaw the day-to-day site management. We were a demanding client! He was very patient and responsive with the questions we sent on an almost daily basis. A major construction project is always stressful, and Zume's professionalism reassured us that we were in good hands. Michael and Aaron also did a great job coordinating with the city to ensure that the project was never held up because of failed inspections. Also, the buildertrend.com project management portal that Zume uses is a very convenient way to understand the status of the project and the schedule of progress payments. We are very happy with Zume's work on our project. We love the beautiful renovated home they helped us achieve!

Worked with Genesis Home and Guy on two projects - garage drywall repair job after extensive…read moreflooding and basement renovations. Responsive to texts, good note taker, and schedule updater. Knows his contractor stuff and makes recs I didn't originally consider with good nunchi; will otherwise follow plan as designed. Calm and grounded like black jumper cables, didn't blink when asked to make tweaks or me calling an audible. Crew worked hard, fast, finished on time, and cleaned up daily. Both projects were solid, quality construction and craftsmanship. All around a great Human to work with. Definitely worth considering.

Guy and his crew were excellent and got the job done even faster than estimated. Great…read morecommunication: even when I had very (overly?) specific requests for how I wanted things to be, they kept track of it and made it happen.