I would highly recommend Rick for any home improvement or general contracting need you might have! He took my incredibly vague vision and turned it into a dream! He was flexible with my needs, did the highest quality of work, partnered with amazing individuals, and went above and beyond at every point in the job. He is a true pro and pleasure to work with. I highly, highly recommend Rick for any job you have! read more

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I have had the honor of working with Kaitz Construction for years now. Rick is hands down one of the most honorable contractors I know. He is fair, respectful, resourceful, incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of construction and life, down to earth and all around someone completely trustworthy. Weather big or small, Rick has exceeded in all aspects of construction. There has never been any issues that have arisen from miscalculation or oversight all due to Ricks dedication to each client, fine tuning of his craft and overseeing each job from start to finish. If you are looking for a contractor to help with a project, Rick can help give perspective, insight, clarity, advice and truly make your dream become reality. read more

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I have reviewed Kaitz Construction and its owner Rick Kaitz before, but I have to share an update on the recent renovations he led to completely transform a defunct bathroom into a new office space and guest bathroom. When we purchased the house, we knew that the downstairs bathroom needed to be renovated. The previous owners had "upgraded" a 1960s model bathroom and space into a shabby attempt at luxury, but with shoddy materials and poor workmanship. Our inspector alerted us to this, which was obvious by the cracks in the countertops and the shower we could no longer use because of leaks in the wall. Due to other calamities that befell, we had to wait 4 years before we could undertake the kind of reno we wanted. I called Rick back to help us again (see previous posts) and he helped us create the space of our dreams. Side note: During a visit I asked him about how to fix our laundry issues and after he took a closer look, he advised us to prioritize the more urgent issue, but less costly reno of a hazardous laundry setup before we dove into the bathroom. This is very common of Rick. He understood that for me, my family's safety is more important. He coordinated all the electrical and plumbing with his amazing partners and subs, including Alligator Plumbing. And he made sure to tie in the electrical work so that it would benefit us for the upcoming bathroom work. Within days, he had my laundry situation relocated, plumbed, wired, vented, and back up and running. For the bathroom, I initially had wanted to work with a family friend designer, but to save on cost, I moved forward relying on Rick and the excellent tile and flooring partners he sent us to, Nara Tile in Dublin. Something that you have to know about working with Rick is that he maintains the BEST partnerships and has amazing subcontractors. You can sense the mutual respect and they work so well together. I keep pinching myself at how blessed I am to have been able to work with his artisan tile workers; the best and most in demand plumbing shop in town, Alligator; and his electrical guys who are absolute gems. Through it all, Rick made sure to keep me updated down to the extra $200 dollar that the project required to make sure that concrete was poured properly to patch up the previous owners work. He never overinflated promises, but he worked his butt off to keep them. And the result is the loveliest bathroom and office space that I could ever have dreamed of. My husband will only shower down there in the guest bathroom now bc it is legitimately the best bathroom in our house. I can't wait to fix up our master bedroom and bath. read more

I'm embarrassed by how overdue this review is. Rick Kaitz at Kaitz construction is the best contractor you will ever work with and there is no reason for you to talk to anyone else. He is so great, he is occasionally booked 6 months in advance, so if you think you might be starting, call him now. Rick did the below construction himself for us (with a couple helpers): Opened up an interior wall between our kitchen and dining room. Replaced rotted exterior wall Replaced a window with a wall (at our request). Installed new support beams for front porch overhang And organized the below for us as Project Manager/General Contractor: Exterior Stucco Complete Removal and Replacement of whole house Replaced all Windows Replaced Exterior Doors and 1 interior Door Full Roof Replacement with addition of Attic Fan and Vents Re-Finished Drywall in two rooms and patched areas as needed due to changes in window sizes He even coordinated/worked with a concrete contractor I had a previous relationship with who I had pouring us a new driveway, walkway, and resurfacing our porch. Painting and woodwork repair on exterior of the house. Suffice it to say, we had a LOT going on all at once and it would not have been possible without Rick's help. We hired Rick as a dual Project Manager and a Contractor. There were some jobs he completed himself and then areas he subbed out to others were as if he had done them. Rick handled all of the pricing negotiations and scheduling and all I had to do was pick out the materials I wanted and Rick took care of everything else. It was so nice to just have one responsive contact who knew everything about what I wanted. There were a lot of different people doing a lot of different things at our house and I never had any issues with any of them. Periodically, Rick would call or text me with updates or questions but I had so much faith I wasn't even home for most of it. We had our dog and cat at the house during the construction and the days the crew needed access to the inside of the house, Rick gave me advanced notice and had the crew always leave me at least one "safe room" for me to be in with the animals. During the project, I also never had to clean up any dust or trash around the jobsite. There was plenty mess made, but at the end of each day, Rick had the crew do around and do a full clean-up. There were days I'd come from work and find Rick himself sweeping and picking up trash. I didn't hire him to clean my house and was not expecting it, but that is just one example of how he showed how much he respected our home. As far as decisions on the house are concerned, my husband and I agreed a long time ago that I'm in charge (which I know is just because it means he doesn't have to deal with any of it, lol.). Over the years, I have had difficulty with different contractors and service professionals who I've had to repeatedly tell that I was in charge and to stop asking for my husband when I answered the door or phone. This was never an issue with Rick. From day 1, he never talked down to me or treated me any different than if/when he was talking to my husband. All of the subs and crew he brought to our house followed his lead which made me feel secure and empowered during the whole process. I also think it is an important quality to note that Rick is not a "yes" man. He is experienced and communicates his knowledge in a welcome and helpful way. He made sure I was positive about everything I wanted before moving forward to save me from regrets down the line. For an example, when we were discussing the above described window to wall replacement, before moving forward, he had me completely block out the window with cardboard for a couple of weeks before making the final change in order for me to see what the difference would be with how much light came in during the day and how the room looked in general without there being a window. I could keep going on and on about Rick's greatness, but really writing more would just be taking time away when instead of reading about my experiences, you should be calling him and enjoying the pleasure of working with him yourself. read more

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We hired Kaitz Construction to do a garage remodel, which involved, electrical, plumbing, framing, drywalling, replacing doors, painting, an epoxy floor, and cabinet installation. It turned out great, and working with Rick was a pleasure. We really appreciated that he would keep us apprised of what was going to happen each day. He was great about answering questions, whether in person, by text, or even email. He adapted to our schedule requirements. His subcontractors are top-notch. Both Rick and some of his subs are good problem solvers and were able to fix or find to good work arounds to some of the existing weirdness in our home's framing, plumbing, and electrical systems. Recommended! read more

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My husband first found Rick on yelp and we scheduled a time to discuss our remodel project. He thoughtfully listened to our ideas and shared some practical next steps to consider regarding engineering and permitting. He did, however, tell us that he was too busy to take on our large project. We appreciated his honesty. A few months later, after deciding to not proceed with a different contractor, we called Rick back. Fortunately, at that time, he had the availability to work with us. All in all, we have now remodeled the majority of our house with him and could not recommend him more highly. He is very hard-working and easy to communicate with. He has always been great about keeping us in the loop. Additionally, he gave us insightful feedback as to whether various changes would be worth the labor/materials cost to make the modification (like moving a bedroom room or adding a pocket door). He is an excellent sounding board and his creative ideas ended up greatly enhancing our master bathroom to give us more useable space. Also, his various subs are hand-picked and do excellent work. We did have two issues (relating to a door installation and later granite installation, both of which were with Rick's recommended vendors) that popped up along the way. Rick was very proactive to resolve the situation quickly and to our satisfaction. Also, we really appreciated that he was always very open to questions, giving billing break downs, etc. We even joke that he's become part of our family because we enjoyed working with him so much. He does book out several months in advance, so call early if you're considering a project. If we do any more projects, we would work with Rick again in a heartbeat. He did an amazing job. We are delighted to give Rick and Kaitz Construction a five star review! read more

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Making a decision to remodel gave us a concern trepidation as we hear nightmares of shoddy workmanship & cost overruns. We were fortunate to have found Rick Kaitz through Yelp & his 5 star reviews. So if you want quality, professional, hassle & stress free remodeling, LOOK NO FURTHER with Kaitz Construction. Meeting & discussing our bathroom design plans easily put us at ease with Rick. He gave us practical advice & ideas when we had to slightly deviate from the original designer plans. Since this was our first major remodeling work, he was very thorough with detailed explanations of what to expect from each different tasks such as demolition, framing, plumbing, tiling, etc. The subcontractors that he uses are experts in their particular field & they took pride in the quality work they provide. For example, when our glass shower door was installed, we noticed a slight misalignment. Readjustments were done in a timely manner to our satisfaction with Rick coordinating the whole process. Open communication was key to us in having a hassle & stress free remodeling work. He updated us on a regular basis via group text. He was very respectful with a particular request that we stipulated for our peace of mind. He regularly checks on the work done by his subcontractors and saw him on one occasion cleaning up some debris left over on the driveway. We are grateful & happy to have Rick Kaitz Construction to do our home remodel and highly recommend his services. read more

I called and left a message about possibly getting a quote on installing James Hardie Siding on my home in Oakland. Rick called me back within minutes, and even though he didn't take projects in my area, he was possibly the most helpful contractor I've ever spoken with. Especially after being blown off so many times by other flakey companies. He had a lot of great ideas about finding a local reputable contractors, he gave me advice on various kinds of siding, and what to look out for. He also generously offered for me to call him back if I had questions in the process to make sure things were being done right! Unreal. So awesome. I wish I lived closer to his work area, I'd hire him in a second! read more

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My husband and I were thinking of putting an offer on a house that was in disrepair. To get a sense of what we might be getting ourselves into, we wanted to have a contractor take a look at the house and give us a rough estimate of the financial costs and the time it would take. I left voicemail messages with many contractors but only Rick Kaitz, who was recommended by a colleague, followed up. Despite it being the holiday season, Rick was willing to come out on a Sunday morning to walk through the house with us and give us his expert opinion. Right away, he picked up on a variety of details that we'd missed, such as a leaky roof, asbestos in the floor, a retaining wall that was coming apart, etc. He gave us suggestions of how we could approach the upgrades and repairs in phases to allow us to move into the house as early as possible. And while our bid on the house was not successful, my husband and I hope to work with Rick in the future. Rick was thoroughly professional and helpful every step of the process. We have worked with other contractors before, but not have equaled this level of customer service. And, he's such a nice guy! read more

Rick is our go-to contractor for general contracting, especially when it comes to things that are detail-oriented. What I like about Rick is his honesty. He tells it as it is and has even talked me out of getting some stuff done because it would make things worse rather than better. Rick also goes above and beyond what is asked of him. Recently we had him caulk some of our baseboards where caulking was missing. Instead of only caulking those baseboards, Rick caulked all of the baseboards in that room because he felt that the caulking on the other baseboards were too thin (those baseboard were done by another contractor). Rick is probably the most detail-oriented contractor I've worked with. After another contractor re-did our entire kitchen, they hadn't taken care of some of the detailing work such as caulking/painting the crown molding and making sure the doors open/close smoothly. Rick painstakingly took off all the cabinet doors to caulk and paint the crown molding and also fixed an area in the kitchen where the doors could not open/close freely. We highly recommend working with Rick. In a world where choosing a contractor can feel like a crapshoot, Rick is amazing, consistent and detail-oriented. read more

My husband and I had been wanting to remove our fireplace and redo the lighting in our living room for years, but put it off because we knew nothing about construction and had only heard horror stories about working with contractors. We finally decided to call Rick after finding him on Yelp, and we are SO so glad we did! From the start he was amazing - patient, courteous and honest - 3 things you need if you know nothing about construction. We booked our project in advance (he's a busy dude!), but once it was started it was finished to perfection in days. DAYS! He thought ahead, had his team scheduled perfectly and he was in contact with us the whole time. AND they cleaned up everything really well. We cannot say enough about what a pleasure it was working with Rick and his team. Super nice and super talented - We can't wait for the next project! read more

We had a fantastic time working with Rick, and would highly recommend him! We needed to gut reno both baths, replace all of our bedroom windows, as well as some related plumbing work. On top of that, we had to manage the logistics of a toddler, a newborn, and two cats in our small home! Rick seemed to approach our projects with the same care and thoughtfulness he'd have for his own home projects. He was very understanding and accommodating about our cat issue, and made sure they stayed locked up during the work. He's very communicative and responsive (phone, text, or email), and we had lots of productive conversations scoping the projects, discussing trade-offs and aesthetic choices. Once a work plan was settled, he'd line up his subs in quick succession, so they'd finish each job relatively quickly, but without sacrificing quality, which was top-notch. We're super happy with how everything turned out! And although we don't have a good point of reference, his pricing seemed totally reasonable. read more

It has been a pleasure working with Rick. He has been very flexible with our company, Yellowsack. You will not see any other great contractor out there! He does amazing work for his clients. read more

I used Rick for my kitchen remodeling. From the Demolition to other works I needed, he has been professional, provided good advises, efficient and very quick. You can count on Rick. I highly recommend him for your construction needs. Bernard read more

Alright, so my husband and I recently bought a house built in 1952 so it is very charming and quaint (outdated and small). I was prepared to live with this for many years and save my pennies and nickels and pray for a lottery win. Then many years from now update areas of our new home. My husband worked in construction in the past, he also is an avid viewer of the DIY network, and HGTV, which naturally means that he is an expert in all things home improvement. So as a surprise, I came home to find my kitchen demoed as in DEMOLISHED and the interior doors removed, as in from the premises. Further adding to these many joys, numerous other little gifts of projects begun, never to be completed before beginning new ones. Needless to say I was VERY surprised and not in the good way. Demolition is apparently where my husband's expertize excels and the remodel part is, uuumm, to be gentle here, adequate but at the pace of a very wounded snail. As I could not live in a demolition zone for decades, which is what would have happened if my husband was left to his own resources, an intervention was needed and so began my search for a reliable, honest, and skilled contractor. After MANY disappointments of dishonest, and lousy, miserable, stinking crooktype-"contractors" whose progress could be likened to running backward on the treadmill at maximum velocity, I was referred to Rick Kaitz of Kaitz Construction. The skies opened and the sun came out. Rick is a reliable, honest, dependable and skilled contractor, who will work around your crazy schedule and give you the true estimate of work for the level that fits your budget. He is also extremely conscious that he is in your HOME and so when he is finished for the day he cleans and there is barely a trace that he was there. EXCEPT for the real improvements that he has made to your home; real visual advancements that you can see very clearly will not need to be replaced or redone by the next contractor that you hire. Working with Rick is a pleasure and a relief after so many terrible representatives of his very necessary profession. If you need work done in your home, large or small, Kaitz Construction will do right by you. He will not add ridiculous costs or unnecessary charges. You get your value received. For years to come I will enjoy the many benefits that working with Rick has given to my family's home. read more

My husband and I embarked on our first kitchen remodel project this year. We had heard stories from friends and family who had done their own remodel projects and were warned to expect whatever project timeline estimate the Contractor gives you, double it! A remodel will always take longer than what the Contractor tells you. We were referred to Rick Kaitz and started the process with a detailed sit-down meeting of what we wanted to accomplish in our kitchen. Rick took these ideas and came back with an estimate on cost and time for completion. What I appreciated most were expectations were set up-front. If we could promise to have all products ordered and ready to go in our garage, the project would take 6-8 weeks to complete. Mind you, our "kitchen" remodel had quite a bit of project scope creep when we decided to add hardwood floors and recessed lighting to entire first floor and bedrooms. Rick was amazing! Not what I expected from the typical Contractor type that I had heard about from friends. My husband and I both manage teams and global projects in our daily work lives. Bottom line, we are detail people and we were lucky enough to find a contractor who cares just as much about the details as we do. Rick was onsite each work day to ensure the caliber of work being performed was to his standard. He managed the project timeline with plumbers, electricians, floor installers, window installers, and city inspectors with an iron fist. Whatever needed to happen, Rick was on top of it. He started each day with a report of the tasks he expected to complete that day and ended each day with a report back on actual completion. His communication style is clear and concise. If something came up unexpected in the project (which it will), he was always prepared with providing alternate solutions as a work-around and giving us the cost/benefit of each scenario. It's six weeks later and my kitchen is complete and stunning! I would highly recommend Rick's services to others and would definitely use him again when we're ready for our bathroom remodel. read more

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As a person who works in the trades for over 25 years it's refreshing to see another professional that still has the ole time mentality that focuses on quality, craftsmanship, and customer service. I've learned many years ago that great communication and trust are two of the most important values you can have with a customer and having that connection is what brings back repeat business and referral projects. In an upturning economy where everyone and his brother is a "contractor" now there are many reasons to be skeptical about who you hire as a general contractor but I can tell you from first hand experience there are very few I will refer to a customer asking for a GC and Rick is at the top of my list. read more

My experience with Kaitz Construction and Rick specifically was absolutely phenomenal. Rick is a true professional--competent, knowledgeable, accessible, and communicative. Construction projects can be anxiety-inducing, but Rick's calm and measured approach was indispensable in helping me to make an educated decision as a laymen. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Rick was great guy to work with. I ask him to do my kitchen demolition. Plus, I have asked several questions related to electronic work as well as plumbing work. He answered great and explained the reason why I need to replace it. He also suggest what I need to do either by my self or by asking him to do. I will surely ask him to fix or upgrade home related parts in the future. read more

We just did a full Kitchen remodel at our home in Castro Valley. Rick was great to work with very professional thru the whole job. Very detailed both in his estimate, which was spot on, and the quality of his work. His pricing was very fair and well worth the expense. Rick was on top of everything, checking in each day and providing updates which helped keep the stress of the remodel off of us. His subs did great work as well. Everyone was very clean and considerate of our house. We will be using Rick for projects in the future and we would absolutely recommend him for construction jobs. read more

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Rick Kaitz is hands down the most professional and skilled contractor I've ever worked with. I have used him for numerous projects in my own house and my rentals in Northern and Central California. He is a rate gem in the world of contractors and repair men: he's honest, pleasant, prompt, and he is a perfectionist. No "contractor games" with this guy. He does what he says he is going to so and it does it when he's supposed to do it! A far cry from my other experiences. read more

We recently used Rick to completely replace the shower originally installed in our home with a custom designed "waterfall style", jet-filled creation. We decked the shower out with the best Hans Grohe features and since we plan on using this ourselves we wanted every option available. We engaged Rick to manage the whole thing and his preparation was great, taking time before quoting the job to really understand what we needed, check that our (Internet) research was on the spot and helping to educate us about what was practical and what would drive the cost higher with little return. As we bought components from multiple suppliers online (come on Bay Area plumbing supply stores - get with the program and DROP your crazy prices!) it was important that we had someone in the trade who could help keep our wild plans realistic! The only delay on the work was before everything began when Rick's long time tiler, who had originally quoted the job, was unable to take on the project due to surgery, leaving Rick to find a quality replacement tradesman to do the work. As our bathroom already had great tiling and we were looking to match the craftsmanship he took the time to carefully screen the candidates and we had a first hand look at how particular he is when bringing on sub-contractors. Once the work began, Rick was great at keeping us up to date and his enthusiasm throughout was obvious. I was travelling for work and he kept me up to date with progress including photographs and we were included in all the decisions along the way. All the people that he brought in kept the work site clean, were courteous to the whole family including inquisitive kids wanting to watch them and each day left the bathroom in a usable state. The extra changes that Rick recommended such as the glass in the shower door were right on, and he was very transparent when it came to what was driving the price. As you can tell by now we were very impressed with the result, our shower is amazing, we would certainly recommend Rick for any project and will be using him again ourselves in the future. read more

After interviewing several contractors I hired Rick Kaitz to repair damage to my garage. Rick was one of the most professional contractors I spoke with. Unlike, many of his peers he returned my call in a timely and professional manner. He was patient in that he listened to all my questions and concerns. He was clear about the projected cost and time frame to complete the work. Most importantly he clarified and confirmed before, during and after the work was completed. Hiring anyone to work in or on your home can be stressful Rick is an easy going personality which was comforting. read more

Rick does excellent work. I love the fact that he pays attention to details (he's a perfectionist). When it comes to working on my home, I want it done right, and Rick has always done it right. Its so good knowing that I have a guy that I can always trust to do a good job. I no longer have that fear of someone doing work on my home hoping its done right. I dont need to go shop around anymore. He trustworthy, he is affordable, and he does a great job. He is also a great guy!!! I give Kaitz Construction the highest of recommendations. read more

Rick was in charge of a fireplace remodel. Our experience was very positive. Rick treated our home as if it were his own. He was clean and conscientious. Rick is a very good communicator and guided us through the process. He was fair, honest and dependable. Rick clearly wanted to do the job well, and wanted for us to be satisfied with the final project. He took our vision and combined it with his knowledge to create the best plan. We will be calling him again for future projects. read more

Rick Katiz is a true pro - the real deal. He is reputable, ethical, honest, thorough, conscientious, efficient, extremely trustworthy, and patient. Rick is respectful, and it is easy to communicate with him. Rick continually and consistently oversaw every detail from large scale to the very minute. Due to a mildew issue, the job was to remove all of the walls and ceilings in three bedrooms of our three bedroom home while our family of 4 adults remained in the home during construction. Contracted Work: file for Permit, remove walls, update and add electrical outlets and lighting, room insulation, wall texture, crown, floor, door and window molding, and paint. Our flooring/carpeting was beautifully protected, and the job site was left free of dust and any random tool, etc., EVERYDAY. Rick's craftsmanship is IMPECCABLE, and his perfectionism kept me calm and relieved, and we never ever, worried about he work, EVER. Timing never slipped...every detail was scheduled and followed through from the permit, dumpster, materials, subcontractors, and various necessary County inspections. Rick's wealth of experience and talent was extremely helpful in assisting us in making educated choices and decisions. Rick kept to the initial committed schedule and budget, always kept us abreast of the tasks list, and we were left wanting more. The master bath and kitchen will be our next project. We will only consider Rick Kaitz for the job. read more

It was a pleasure to work with Rick from the start of the process as he demonstrated excellent listening skills, and made appropriate recommendations based on our requirements. He followed through with an outstanding job on our bathroom including removing/installing a new counter, fixing some texture that had been messed up by a previous contractor to match the rest of the walls, and new paint with excellent edge precision. Rick managed his sub-contractors very well, and everyone was superbly skilled, courteous, and professional in their attention to protecting and cleaning the surrounding work area. We already have plans to work with Rick and his team again in the near future. read more

I am super glad I went with Rick on a home remodeling project (removing 2 load-bearing walls). Rick was very trustworthy and professional. He was super patient and communicative throughout the entire process, not only in regards to the project at hand but with any questions in general. Would highly recommend Kaitz Construction for any home remodeling projects, big or small. read more

1 year ago Rick Kaitz repaired a living room wall, ceiling and bathroom wall that had all been damaged by mold from a leak. Though some of the work was outsourced, Rick saw the project through to completion, start to finish. One year later I am completely satisfied with the work. Rick was reliable, easy to work with and professional. I will most definitely hire Rick again. read more

I had Rick install some doors and trim. He did a great job and I plan on using him again for other projects.

Rick was fantastic! He's a real pro and knows what he is doing. He was also very efficient which I really appreciated. More importantly, I felt good about his work and his ethics. He is not like any other contractor I have ever met. He's straight forward and tells you what you need and what you don't. I appreciate that very much. Rick's the man to call when you need to get things done right!!! A rare gem in the world of contractors. read more

Rick is the best. He is the first person I call for all my home repair projects. He is well regarded in the community, does amazing work, has a wealth of knowledge, accurately quotes anticipated time and materials, and clearly communicates throughout the project. I am so lucky to know I can count on Rick. read more

Rick at Kaitz Construction was great! He was referred to me by a neighbor and all he has been is awesome! Rick really cares about his customers and takes the time to explain what he is doing. the quality of his work is phenomenal. We used Rick to fix our garage cabinets, toilet valve and seta cover replacements, and installation of our TV flat screen to the wall with hidden wiring and cables. He did a great job and was super fast. We recommend his services to anyone! read more

We just had our main bathroom remodeled by Rick Kaitz, and were do I start..Well, I have to say he is one of the most courteous guys working in the construction business whom I have come into contact. As many may know seeking out a general contractor for such an expensive and invasive process(people in and out of your home for weeks) is no easy task. As the construction industry seems to be really booming right now, a bit of a wait is the game and he was well worth it. After discussing the renovation with 5 different contractors Rick topped the list for cost efficiency, excellent referrals and time frame for getting us to the point of having a functioning shower (we only have one bathroom with shower). Prior to our first real sit-down meeting, Rick was able to give me a cost estimate with breakdown. We then meet and talked about how everything would go from the pulling of permits(which was my decision to do myself /to save costs)to the daily details, ei, demo, rough plumbing, rough electrical, framing, insulation, sheet rock, etc. Rick gave me a time line and it went so smooth and without stress, that it was a bit surprising. You kind of expect that something is going to go wrong, but this guy is so on the ball with coordinating his sub-contractors that everything went totally as planned. He checked in either in person or by phone almost every single day. He is very detail oriented and you can tell that he sincerely wants everything to really to be as perfect as possible. He knew that we had a budget and gave us suggestions were we could save costs by doing the work ourselves (painting the laundry room, as the ceiling had to be replaced)He even took the time to review a list of supplies I would need for painting, answered all my questions and showed me how to properly use spackle and chaulk. Every step of the way he was there to answer our questions, and make sure that we were satisfied with how everything was going. He was extremely tidy and made sure that all touch ups were done at the end point after the cabinets were placed. I can't say enough good things to really express how happy were with the work he did, and how relieved we are now to know we have a GC for life!! read more