Rick and his team did an excellent job remodeling our kitchen and cabinets throughout the house. I…read morecan't recommend him enough.

This review is based on my experience working with Mattei Construction Services during the initial…read moreplanning and quoting phase of our kitchen and bathroom remodel. Richard Mattei comes across as highly experienced and knowledgeable artisan. He was very easy to work with and does things methodically and with great attention to detail. The pictures posted on yelp (at the time of this review) are definitely outdated - his team have done some amazing work over the past few years. His prices are also better than many other contractors in the East Bay.

I have to say - both my husband and myself were skeptical about taking on necessary renovations…read morethat we needed to our home during COVID 19. Honestly, we didn't really have a choice though...it *had* to be done. Global pandemic or not, I'd hire Paul and his team over and over and over again, they are that good. I loved that he was able to map out the littlest of details - down to which shifts of workers would be on the job site - to facilitate contact tracing if needed, and to limit my family/his workers exposure. Although our renovation was absolutely necessary, I'm glad we made the choice to go with Paul and his team. In uncertain times, they gave us peace of mind AND a top notch reno. Thanks Paul!!! I owe you and your crew my famous coq au vin as a thank you, lol!!!

There are many times "cheap is not better." For example, laser eye surgery, breast implants,…read morecorporate travel agency. But most importantly, anything done to your precious home. We contracted Paul and Acme Builders for my "Man-Cave" project, to tear down my closet, wire my room for all the fun a man can have: play music (walls are wired with input/output for any electronic instrument) through the PA system, or just headsets (ports on the walls), have a sporting event or even dance parties (disco ball, LCD laser projector, fog machine). These guys were professional, on time and on budget in transforming my room. How do you screen people (strangers) roam around in your house and trust them? Certainly not by signing up with the lowest bidder, although many times the lowest bidder may be Acme builders as they have integrity in pricing it as reasonable as possible. Anything cheaper than that, would mean cutting corners (cheaper material, shoddy construction practices, not-so-good laborers). Acme Builders can handle any project of any size/budget. If you need a reference, I am more than happy to put some senses into you about hiring Acme Builders.

Prompt, professional, and high-quality work…read more I asked Hofman Builders to help me with a newly purchased home. As a new homebuyer, I was terrified of all kinds of small/big repairs that the inspectors recommended that I get done on my house. First, Petr helped me review the recommendations, focus on the most essential repairs, and helped allay fears of repairs costing tens of thousands of dollars. Next, Hoffman Builders gave me an accurate estimate on various repairs, worked with me on the range of repairs that was within my budget and proposed quality building materials that also suited my budget. Finally, they finished all the jobs ahead of time and did not charge me extra for finishing up early. Petr was trustworthy enough to even refund a part of the estimated cost due to finishing up early. I highly recommend Hofman builder if you want to stress-free work done on your home. I'm definitely bringing them back for the other work pending on my house.

Excellent choice for all of your contracting needs! I used Hofman Builders through the…read morerecommendation of a co-worker after a nightmare experience with another contractor. The crew was great to work with and the quality of their work was outstanding. Professional, highly skilled, they were on budget and completed the work within the timeframe given. Petr is a patient and understanding guy. He explained everything in terms that I could understand and did not try to sell me on things that were obviously not needed. If you need a contractor, definitely give Petr a call. I couldn't recommend them more highly! Keep up the excellent work, Hofman Builders! See you next year for my kitchen remodeling!

Personally, I would not trust just any contractor, it has to be word of mouth... and here is…read moremine... Matt Bailey completed painting our historic two-story Victorian near the Panhandle in San Francisco. He and his team did a wonderful job. I am writing this a couple of months after the project and I could not be more pleased with the work, the cost and the ease of working with Matt. Our building is pretty large with some sides that include a light well and only accessible via neighbors. Matt specked everything, used excellent quality paint, and here is where this outfit is always going to be a better choice than other painters. His guys are also carpenters and good ones. If you own an older home or a Victorian and you need to have it painted (every 7-10 years), especially if it is 2 or more stories and you just can't see what condition every window sill or cornice is, you need a trustworthy and competent contractor to call out any issues to you and address it. Issues are more or less going to be dry rot. We had some issues, not extensive but enough, and I feel grateful that Matt could address it and make the best recommendation. If we had hired just painters, they would probably not have said anything or just told us to get a contractor to look at it. What a huge pain and expense that would have been. We also needed some panels changed out on our staircase and his team did a beautiful job matching wood cuts, paint. They do very clean work. Their work is very nice quality, thoughtful, practical, and thorough. They work quietly, are polite, trustworthy and the best part for me, a cost-sensitive owner, is that Matt will inform you in advance of any concerns, send you photos, talk to you in person (or phone) about it so you can decide. It build trust. Mat Bailey is honest, friendly, professional and very easy to talk to. He also does remodels and pretty much everything in the interior. I would have no hesitation recommending Matt Bailey for any work. By the way, your home or income property is a major investment, don't skimp on the paint, its an incredibly stupid an irresponsible thing to do. The dry rot alone will cost you thousands if you don't take care. Don't screw around! Your time and peace of mind are too valuable. If you hire MBC, you are going to find that you are in control of what you want to do with reasonable recommendations along the way. There are so many incompetent, expensive an flaky contractors out there (I call that a 'nightmare'). If you care about your investment/home and want someone easy to work with and talk to, call Matt. You'll see for yourself. He and his team work very hard and care about the client and do excellent work. Thanks to Matt and crew. I'm so grateful that the project went so smoothly.

I can say that Matt Bailey and his team were very professional, reliable, clean, and finished the…read morework that they promised both on time and with quality work. Matt is not the least expensive contractor out there but he is really good. You get what you pay for. I mention that because often times, people want good work but don't take into account that the cost also reflects the fact that people like Matt are licensed, bonded, handle all the logistics, and back up their work. There is a peace of mind that comes with that. That is why I am taking the time to write this review because I feel fortunate to have been referred to Matt from my neighbor. Matt came through and completed the work exactly as we wanted. Matt oversees everything, he is on-site as needed, he personally manages and inspects and oversees all work, he listens to you, he keeps you informed, and he keeps his word. He gave us options each step of the way along with his recommendations. For example, do you want this paint or that one etc. I also trusted him with my neighbor's keys b/c he needed to enter there in order to set up scaffolding. I had no concerns about Matt's team having access. As my neighbor reported, they were quiet, clean and professional which gave me peace of mind since I like good neighbors. After personally meeting with Matt onsite, we felt that we would not only get good work but that we would not be over billed. Our job was somewhat extensive in that he repaired lots of dry rot, leaking and resealing areas in a two-story Victorian which required scaffolding for the work. Once again, I think there is peace of mind that comes from working with a good, honest and hardworking contractor which Matt is. We are so happy to have been referred to Matt. I highly recommend Matt Bailey Construction. I think Matt and his employees are trustworthy, talented and reliable. He also happens to be a pleasant and personable person which makes it easier to communicate with regarding questions, concerns and the scope of the work. I genuinely felt that Matt worked hard to accommodate our budget while also explaining to us what would be important to replace/repair in order to ensure no future leaking or damage to the building. Again it comes down to trust. I just feel so appreciative of his good work. Thank you Matt for taking such good care of our home and making sure that it is protected for years to come.

We had inherited my mother's house in Menlo Park. My sister and I decided to upgrade it in order to…read moresell it for top-dollar in the 2015 Real Estate Market. After having Mike Mrakovcich of Mrakovcich Construction, do an awesome remodeling of two bathrooms in our San Ramon home, we decided to contract him to handle remodeling the Menlo Park house because we knew he is licensed, bonded and insured. He helped us to make an $800,000 house into a $1,500,000+ property. We started with a 1,100 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house, which hadn't been touched since it was built in 1953, with the exception of a roof replacement sometime in the 1980s. We sold a 1,500 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house, completely upgraded from the inside out. In order to add an en suite bathroom to the master bedroom, Mike and his crew had to expand a bedroom and make it the new master bedroom. Mike also entirely modernized the existing bathroom. He had to completely reconfigure the kitchen in order to make room for modern appliances which formerly had a 1950s refrigerator, a 1960s stove/oven, no dishwasher, and no microwave...not even a waste disposal. He also removed walls to create an "open concept" flow from the dining area to the living room. Since the house was heated with only one wall heater, he ended up installing a central heating and air conditioning unit with all the attendant ductwork, while we had him replace the roof. Mike essentially tore up the entire house in order to bring the electricity and plumbing up to code in order to handle modern requirements. We also had Mike wire the house with cable and internet wiring in the living room and all the bedrooms. While working in the kitchen he noticed that the ceiling joists were running in the wrong direction, which he explained to us and we had him fix. He also took care of resurfacing the sooty, wood fireplace with a renovated, stone façade. Mike expanded all the tiny bedroom closets into sliding, wall-covering mirrored doors in each room with a minimum of labor. He also replaced all the doors in the house with updated interior and security exterior doors. He refurbished the original hardwood floors and replaced, with matching hardwood, areas that could not be restored. Mike had his crew working on the exterior of the house while remodeling the interior. While installing the new roof and its expansion, he had to reinforce the beam across the roof line and install new gutters which disappeared during the 1980s roof replacement. He installed all new custom-sized windows and added a sliding glass door to the new master bedroom. He poured a new, expanded driveway and walkway, as well as adding a new parking pad on the other side of the house since Menlo Park does not allow overnight street parking. He suggested an economical way to re-stucco the outer walls and handled the painting of both the interior and exterior of the house. He put up extensive new fencing and gates all around the property. He installed sprinklers, a lawn and landscaping in the front yard. In the back yard he removed a broken, concrete fish pond to revamp the backyard landscaping. He repaired the back patio and created new steps into the house. We devoted quite a bit of time and money to renovate the house to maximize our return on investment. We would not have been able to profit so much on our asset without Mike Mrakovcich's help. He was able to take our ideas and translate them into the tangible. He discussed all the items that went into producing the remodeled house, making sure we both understood why each choice was made and that we were happy with the choices. He patiently went through every change order and spelled out all the charges being made. When we selected the materials and fixtures for the house, he pointed out the pro and cons to each item so we could make informed selections. He made sure that all permits and inspections were made in a timely manner as possible. He and his crew went out of their way to accommodate to our requests and to respect our property. To some, his pricing may see high but "you get what you pay for"...it's worth remembering that you are guaranteed genuine materials, fair labor and solid workmanship. We look forward to working with Mike on future projects.

You can do no better than Mike Mrakovcich when you are seeking a contractor. Whether it is a…read moreremodel or new build, Mike's over 30 years of experience brings to you expertise in all facets of the job. In addition, you get his team of expert technicians and network of the finest craftsmen in the industry. Just as important, Mike stays on the job until it is done, always honors appointments, and his team is punctual and leaves your home clean and tidy at the end of the day. On a personal note, this was the first time my wife and I had done any remodeling and it was way outside of our comfort zone. Mike literally held our hand through the entire process, personally taking us to the best places for the many required purchases, educating us on the products, and advising us on the design. We could not have done this without him and are ecstatic with our resulting new kitchen. We recommend Mike Mrakovcich without reservation.

After having Mike do our unique staircase, we decided to have him do a new gate for us (which we've…read moreneeded since forever.) As the pics show, he did a fantastic job. This gate could withstand a battering ram straight out of Mordor. He added nice copper topping to seal out the water, and it gives it a great finish.

I spoke to this guy for about 30 minutes about finding and repairing failures on stucco homes and…read morewas extremely impressed with his commitment to quality and proper research and repair work. He is located in Oakland, CA. He is definitely a five star guy in the general construction field. Kirk Giordano

I have completed 2 projects with J.E.O. Construction. The experience was the same with both…read moreprojects. Jeff Olson was the General Contractor for the projects. The first was a complete bathroom demolition , design and rebuild. Jeff was the contact every step of the way. He recommended products and services offering the reasons behind his recommendations. In addition to completing the project in the time allotted and on budget he assisted me with other building issues.(Old homes have a lot of them). The project was so seamless he helped me with an upgrade on a pwoder room as well. My second project was a rebuild of a garage (really a shed like structure barely large enough to be a garage) into a finished useable space with laundry, storage and heating. Every subcontractor Jeff hired had the same ethical high standards. Their work was detailed and impeccable , all the while being respectful of my space. I would not think about reaching out to anyone else for a bid for future projects. Jeff's bids have been competitive with the others I received. Respecting the person and their work ethic is everything to me. I recommend Jeff and his company 100%!

Jeff created an incredibly well-constructed, gorgeous, luxurious, bathroom for us. Jeff and his…read moreguys are absolutely the best. I recommend them 100%! Some details: We talked to many contractors and received four bids for the project, and not only was Jeff's bid one of the most reasonable, he was the most knowledgeable, professional, and the easiest to talk with about the project. Jeff worked quickly and efficiently to complete the remodel on time, with great attention to detail. He had helpful tips regarding the design, and was positive and encouraging when we wanted to add features or modify the plan. He made the job seem easy, even though it was a pretty big remodel with very detailed plans. It was always "no problem" when we wanted something more, or when I asked him to do extras such as lighting in the bedrooms or adding towel bars in the other bathroom. We will definitely be looking to hire Jeff for more projects in the future.

Safet and his team did a number of jobs in our building in downtown San Francisco so I was able to…read moresee for myself the great work he did. I asked Safet for a quotation for work on my Spa and he gave me a reasonable price and time frame, so I hired him. He and his team were very flexible and able to work around the restrictions our building imposes on hours during which you can do construction, and last minute additions I asked for. Their work was first rate and it was all done on-time and within budget.

Bilan construction is great! Friends in SF/Oakland referred me--they did great work in several…read moreplaced I've seen, and I went with them for a bathroom remodel that meant knocking out three walls, building a wall, building a walk-in tiled shower and tiled 'roman' soaker tub, tiling the floor and moving all plumbing/electrical. They finished in ten days (!) and the finished room is gorgeous! If you've done any remodel, you know 'bids' can be fluid--getting bigger as the work goes on--not with Bilan. You get a firm and detailed bid and they hold to their price (unless you change the project after starting). They are respectful, and so neat that no area of my condo even showed dust, let alone small debris. I'll use them again and recommend Bilan to anyone with a home project (they are also super honest and trustworthy, for any single women thinking of re-doing your home).