We recently completed a comprehensive refit of our 43 foot, older European boat and needed an…read moreoverhaul and update of our electronics and complicated electrical system. Jim did a fantastic job, though we didn't believe him at first when he said it would take about a year, but he was right about that and most other things about our boat. We're very happy with the outcome and the quality of his work and grateful to find such a high level of expertise for our projects. Aurora, Jim's wife does a great job supporting their customers, they are a great team. Highly recommended! [The attached photos are just a glimpse of Jim's work. Check out the "Bilge Tree" that Jim built for us with the primary bilge pump on the bottom and high water pump mounted above it, with the handle making it easy to pull out of the bilge for maintenance.]

These guys were great. I never heard of them before they stopped by my boat [at the dealer's…read morerequest] to replace the Chartplotter under warranty. They knew the boat systems well and were able to complete the task in no time at all. They also updated all the software and fixed a wire that was improperly installed sometime previously. Most surprising for me was the level of professionalism...the two 'service technicians' wore clean overall uniforms + matching hats...they didn't make a mess or break anything while doing the work. Additionally, they were clear and informative about what they were doing. I am definitely going to use them in the future.

Phil Rossington was the right choice for our home renovation project, which wrapped up in 2023…read more We found Phil after having spent quite a bit of time with another architect and being disappointed with her resistance to some of our key preferences. We checked out Phil's online portfolio before contacting him and saw that it included a variety of attractive elements spread across several different projects we thought could be adapted for our project. After our first meeting with Phil, we hired him to take over our project, which was still in the schematic design phase. His extensive experience in San Francisco was an important consideration, but the deciding factor was Phil's communication style. During the whole journey through design, permitting, bidding, and construction, Phil contributed creative ideas that we incorporated to very good effect. He dove deeply into materials selection and introduced us to suppliers we hadn't discovered on our own ever after countless hours of online search. Critically, when we hit him with unconventional requests, Phil's patient, open, positive, thoughtful responses drove us toward jointly agreeing how best to satisfy them. We interviewed four contractors introduced by Phil, two of whom he had worked with previously on completed projects. We hired one of the two others, who turned out to be a solid professional. Phil's heavy engagement during construction helped immensely in getting the best quality out of the contractor. Our house isn't large, but the renovation was fairly extensive -- five walls were moved or removed, and all electrical, plumbing, flooring, and drywall was replaced. If you have your heart set on building or renewing a home in the Bay Area, don't miss the chance to meet Phil Rossington and talk through your project with him.

We hired Phil as our architect on a large scale remodel and he completely reimagined the space. It…read morewas a challenging footprint to work but his vision transformed our home and we are thrilled with the results! He was masterful in incorporating our needs while bringing innovative ideas and cool design elements we would never have thought of but absolutely love. He is thoughtful in his design choices and created a home that feels unique and comfortable. Phil felt like our trusted advisor helping us navigate the complexities of our remodel. He was involved every step of the way, working closely with the city, the contractors, sub contractors, etc. We really appreciated leaning on his expertise and all the time he spent with us to explain and guide the many decisions we made during the process. He has incredible attention to detail and we are so grateful for the beautiful home he created for our family. Phil is professional, trustworthy, and a joy to work with. We highly recommend Rossington Architecture.

We worked with Wagstaff and Eric to design our ADU…read more This was a rebuild of an existing internal space in our main house into an official ADU, so came with significant constraints on size and layout. Eric was great to work with; he was responsive and listened carefully to our ideas. Billing was clear and the final cost came in approximately at or under Wagstaff's estimates, including a number of design iterations. The design process was a partnership and contributions from both sides were crucial to the final product. We provided strong opinions on how the space was to be used and requirements. Eric provided design ideas, and used his good understanding of space, building constraints and opportunities to validate our ideas and turn them into reality (or provide alternatives). My main regret is that we did not use Wagstaff enough! We did our own construction observation, but next time I would ask Wagstaff to take responsibility for that. We're delighted with the result and would use Wagstaff again!

I worked with Eric on a new construction build plan. Overall, I do not recommend this firm…read more 1. We did not align on high level how the flow in the new house should be, and he ended up drawing the detailed plans even if it was not what we wanted. Costed us 10k+ for nothing. 2. Every iteration was more than 5 hours, even if all he did was add a door/bath (no big changes). 3. He optimized for things that made no sense to us. Like he optimized for keeping one of the walls from the current house, even if we said we don't care about the current house (since this is a rebuild). 4. He sent plans to us that were still over the allowed limit 5. He talked to the city to understand the requirements, and understood them wrong. The limit for our lot that he said we need to respect was not correct, even if he talked to the city. 6. He asked us to get an "As built survey" even if we want to rebuild the house fully. Hi another 5k dollars. Overall I do not recommend working with this firm. We paid them way too much money for something that we could not use. Completely useless.

Ruben is the only general contractor that I trust, when it comes to our office maintenance and my…read morehome's handyman work. I've been working with him in the last four years, and his work has always been great quality and very affordable! If you need commercial janitorial services, home cleaning, painting jobs, hauling, house repairs, gardening, fence work, tree removal, yard clean-up, you should call him! He will give you a quote that will beat other competitors, even Mexicans for that matter ;-) He is a very hardworking and ethical person you'll ever work with, so try him out and you will realize what I am saying is TRUE!

Ruben has been doing mantenaince and janitorial work for several of our stores for years, and we…read morecouldn't be happier. He is always on time, gets the job done, and doesn't mess around. If we ever need anything extra done, he is fast to help. No complaints, and highly recommended!!

Whitfield Architects provides an ideal combination of innovative design thinking, hands-on and…read moreresourceful problem solving, and budget-friendly practicality. After a disappointing experience with our original architect, we were fortunate enough to connect with David Whitfield to help us complete a major inside-and-out remodel of our Noe Valley home. David joined us mid-project and was a quick study with the design he inherited, familiarizing himself with the complex array of building and aesthetic-related issues of our full house renovation. When we ran into the inevitable complications that arise during remodels, including surprise foundation issues, problems with neighbors, and in our case, COVID-induced labor and materials delays, David was able to react quickly to these challenges and provide clever solutions and steady guidance. David is unique in that he is as equally deft at the nuts-and-bolts of building codes and construction as he is at the finer points of interior design. Whether it's figuring out how to best remove a load-bearing wall, deal with foundation drainage, redesign an outdoor living space, or choose and place furniture, he's masterful at guiding clients through what the tradeoffs are when faced with a dizzying array of decisions. David has a great aesthetic sense, but doesn't lead with ego or force opinions; he is able to understand, respect, and execute choices that might not be his own. He has a vast knowledge of material and building vendors and is great at sourcing materials and/or providing clients with a list of resources that balance quality, design, and price. He is calm and level-headed, with an easygoing style and wry humor that help him communicate with audiences of all kinds. Put simply, David Whitfield is the architect you want on your side when navigating through the especially difficult and exhausting experience of remodeling a home in San Francisco.

Stewart Summers and Steve Murch were invaluable to our home renovation and new ADU build project…read more From overall design to the nitty gritty technical minutiae we had a great experience with SKS. I was able to reply on SKS during the entire process, from wading though the city, county, and State permitting, construction costs, and straightforward talk & solutions to the surprises that come along with any major home renovation. I highly recommend SKS.

Stewart Summers is the guy you should hire! He's easy to talk to. He listens. He's creative. He's…read morekind. He's talented. He develops YOUR ideas and not just his own. He's very collaborative and has a great team of people working with him. I am speaking from experience. After having worked with FIVE previous architects, this is the ONLY guy I will work with going forward. He's.....amazing! AND! You should see my house. It belongs in architectural digest!! Color me: Really happy to have crossed paths with such a splendid human being.

Howard McNenny provides excellent architectural and design services for residential and commercial…read moreprojects. I recently met with him to learn about his process and found him to provide great value and insight into the design and approval process in Albany and surrounding communities.

Michael and the team were very responsive and helpful. Amazing cleaning job & a great price for a…read moremove out clean! Overall very simple and easy process, would recommend booking his services.

Michael and his team were very responsive as we settled on a date/time for an apartment cleaning…read morewithin 48 hours. The overall attention to detail was appreciated and I'm very pleased with the results. Competitive pricing. Overall recommended provider.