We chose Wise Builders because they handle everything, and it was absolutely the right decision…read more Our program manager, Aaron, and his assistant, Alex, were outstanding. They are honest, forthcoming, and patient, and their communication was fantastic throughout the entire project as they worked diligently to keep everything on track. Of course, with a full home remodel there are always unforeseen problems. When we hit a major delay due to the HVAC subcontractor, Aaron and Alex worked incredibly hard to resolve the issues and advocate for us. Even though those HVAC problems cost us about six weeks, the overall project still came in right on schedule. Our kitchen designer, Michele, was fantastic and brought our vision to life perfectly, and the bathrooms were designed beautifully as well. The crew--Angel, Asher, Enrique, and Donato--were professional, hard-working, and a pleasure to have in our home. We are thrilled with the results and highly recommend Wise Builders for their full-service approach and excellent problem-solving.

Our experience with Wise Builders was excellent - with the Project Manager providing us with daily…read moreupdates, concise communication and many onsite visits - with a sense of humor and keeping the remodel of our bathroom on schedule. A thank you to the very special craftsmen who were also top drawer with their abilities and talents from the beginning to the end of our project - efficient and effective in gutting the old bathroom, installing of the barn sliding glass door, tub, vanity, countertop, toilet, tile, window, ceiling heating fan, plumbing and electrical - with attention to detail. This transformation to our main bathroom is absolutely stunning. Thank you to everyone at Wise Builders! Luv ya!

I had pleasure of working with Payman and his associates Dario and Ginu on my home renovation…read moreproject. From the very beginning they were professional responsive and transparent about the design and construction project. Payman took the time to explain different design options in detail--outlining clear timelines, estimated costs, and how each plan would fit my goals and budget. His approach was thoughtful and collaborative, ensuring that every design decision made sense for my home's layout and potential. Throughout the process, communication was excellent. Payman and his team kept me updated on city approvals, vendor coordination, and project timelines. They were patient in answering all my questions and flexible with revisions as the design evolved. I truly appreciated their honesty, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. It's clear that Bay Area Design and Construction takes great pride in their workmanship and client satisfaction. I would highly recommend Payman to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and trustworthy design and construction team in the Bay Area.

I've used Payman and Bay Area Design and Construction for two big projects now, and I honestly…read morewouldn't go anywhere else. They first rebuilt my San Jose home back in 2017. The work was excellent, but what really impressed me was the follow-up. A year later, Payman sent his crew back just to handle the little adjustments that come with a house settling. Even years later, he's still helpful whenever I need to get in touch with one of his subcontractors for maintenance. Because of that trust, I hired him again last year for a major remodel of my vacation home, and he didn't disappoint me as always. Payman is easily the most responsive contractor I've worked with, he gets back to every email within 24 hours, no matter how complex the issue is. His project management is top-tier. The crew is respectful and polite, and they actually finished the job ahead of schedule. It's rare to find a contractor who is this efficient and actually stands by their work long-term. Highly recommended.

I'm a first time homebuyer and had the best experience with Nicole who helped me purchase my first…read morehome. I was working with a different agent previously and it was not a good relationship, but switched over to have Nicole assist me after recommendations from people at work. Nicole was super patient and took me around to view multiple listings on our first appointment. She was super knowledgeable about the area having more than 20 years of experience. She also walked me through all that I needed to know as a first time buyer, and quickly built trust and made me feel comfortable with her representing me. At every step of the process, she personally walked me through it, explaining to me what all the documents in the housing disclosure package were for, and what I should be looking out for. Most importantly, she was always on my side. Nicole and Carol work together as team and I can't recommend them enough! I will definitely be working with them again in future!

Nicole and Carol are a great team and we highly recommend that you choose them as your trusted real…read moreestate agents! We started working with Nicole over two years ago as a referral from a close friend who spoke very highly of her. As first time home buyers, my husband and I were basically clueless and had no idea just how complex the Bay Area real estate market is. Nicole helped us navigate these waters with ease, and educated us about the complexities of disclosure packets and purchase contracts well in advance so that when the time finally came, we'd be familiar with such detailed documents. Pre-covid, Nicole spent an entire Saturday driving us to houses in various neighborhoods so that we could see what different cities offered and to help us narrow down our home search based on what we saw. We also attended several open houses together and she always kept an eye out for homes that fit our criteria and attended broker tours on our behalf. We also continued working with Nicole throughout the pandemic and experienced first hand how the original interaction model had to change. Without any open houses, I felt like Nicole had to pour even more time into our search because covid policies required individual appointments to view each home. Nicole was patient with us as we viewed what seemed like 20+ homes during a nine month period. She is respectful of your opinions, but will also share her professional opinion when requested. We ultimately found a home and throughout the entire closing process, not only did Nicole help us, but so did her team. We were in the best of hands and there weren't any hiccups. Together, this team guided us every step of the way with constant communication. DocuSign was used to electronically sign all documents and keys were left in a lockbox when the home was officially ours! In fact, with their help, we were able to close a week earlier than expected! As you can tell, we obviously spent a lot of time with Nicole (she was stuck with us for two years!) and we enjoyed every minute of it. She's great to be around and extremely insightful. Finally, I want to share a story from when my husband and I first started going to open houses a few years ago. When we told other agents who our realtors were (we just would say "carol and Nicole") and they *always* knew who we were talking about. Nicole and Carol have created a reputation that is built upon trust, professionalism and extensive market-specific knowledge.

Malika is an incredibly talented and experienced architect with an exceptional eye for design. Her…read morework feels open, bright, and thoughtfully proportioned. On top of that, her team is professional, highly responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.

M Designs has a very professional and hardworking team. They have a strong work ethic and are…read moreincredibly creative and thoughtful when it comes to their work. The team is also very responsive, organized, and professional in their communication. You can really see the care and attention they put into their designs and projects. I highly recommend working with this firm!

We hired Brother Brother Builder to remodel our bathroom after a water leak required it to be…read morecompletely demolished and rebuilt. Overall, it was a good experience, and we were very satisfied with the project. Roy Haver was our project manager throughout the renovation. During the early stages, I also had lot of interaction with both Roy and Noa Azarzar regarding the scope of the work, project estimates, and other details. It was a very pleasant experience working with both of them. Noa was very understanding and helpful during the estimation and planning phase. She's one of the big reason we decided to go with Brother Brother. We really appreciated her support. There were some issues and challenges along the way, although nothing major, and they were all addressed and resolved. One thing I especially appreciated about Roy was how responsive and accessible he was. He was always available when we had questions, responded quickly, and consistently gave us the assurance that things would be taken care of. More importantly, he followed through on those promises. He also visited the project frequently and kept us updated on the progress. We sincerely appreciate Roy for being professional, responsive, understanding, and attentive to our needs. He made sure the work was completed to our satisfaction. I also want to thank Marco, the head of the crew, for his hard work and for helping get the job done. Overall, we were very satisfied with the work and would recommend Brother Brother Builder to others looking to have their home renovated.

We hired Zion, Gabriel and his team from Brother & Brother Builders to remodel our common areas,…read morekitchen, lower bathroom, and master bathroom, including handling all the permitting. Really pleased with how everything turned out! From the start, Zion's quote was more detailed than other contractors we talked to, which gave us a lot of confidence that they truly understood the work involved. The team also worked really well alongside our other third-party contractors and designer, making the whole process feel coordinated and smooth. One thing we really appreciated was how they handled changes along the way. When our requirements shifted, they adapted easily and offered great feedback on ways to simplify our design to save time and money. The team showed up on time each morning, cleaned up before leaving every day, and were always respectful and courteous. They made a point to ask questions and check in to make sure everything was being done to our satisfaction. Their attention to detail showed in the finishing touches, and whenever something wasn't quite right, they were more than willing to fix it. The project finished on schedule and mostly on budget. The final result looks wonderful and the quality is solid (the photos speak for themselves). If you're looking for a reliable team for your remodel, I'd happily recommend Brother & Brother Builders!

We'd been planning to renovate our 100yo house for 20 years, but with its corner location and tiny…read moresize, it was near impossible to get permitted by the City of Palo Alto. We went with Greenberg because they knew how to do modern houses and how to deal with the City. We went from horrible hideous uninsulated shack to a gorgeous gem where we can Age in Place! Every single person who has walked in says, "WOW! It's beautiful! It's incredible what you guys have done!" We have friends & professionals who have built/renovated many houses all exclaim what a high-end luxe job this was! We could not have done this without Greenberg. In particular, we worked with the wonderful Ohad Sherion throughout the process who managed all the subs, city departments involved, neighbors, vendors, etc. Our attention was elsewhere as we were very busy with our work, caring for our elders, so it was invaluable that Ohad kept us up-to-date throughout the process. Ohad was able to make our wishes come true, including bathrooms with custom tiles that were no longer available--so he found us an artisan who recreated them by hand. To make the small space look and feel spacious, we went with an open concept which left few walls to hang art. From the beginning, we worked with Ohad to create a design to showcase our art collection. Ohad is persistent and works to get projects not only functional but beautiful. For example, we have a unique front door which needed to be tweaked and he patiently worked with subs to make it happen. My husband was thrilled that we ended up with a house with superb insulation (including sound), up-to-date plumbing, electrical, and lighting systems. He feels great about the new roof and solar panels. But I am in love with the amazing personal details that make this place a home (finally). We are so grateful to Ohad. Go with Greenberg to make your dream come true!

Just moved into my house and am just floored by the incredible work done by the team at Greenberg!…read moreI was originally skeptical of such a major remodel - every friend had horror stories of contactors doing sub par work, disappearing, completely, etc. I was really glad to work with Ohad, our project manager for the project. He'd worked with one of our friends previously, and so we knew he'd do a great job for our project. We also loved Greenberg's integrated approach. The architect, constructions, design and management was all done by Greenberg. This meant that the project from top to bottom was aligned with the team actually doing the construction work. My top priorities were 1) a modern home design 2) a job done with high quality 3) low stress. Ohad / Greenberg helped deliver on all of these aspects in spades. The last thing I wanted to do was have to coordinate with flaky contractors, have to re-do low quality work after a long day at work. Ohad kept the project on track and handled all the hassle of dealing with subcontractors & inspectors. Greenberg probably won't be the cheapest contractor you'll talk to, but as the saying goes - you get what you pay for. Quality work, up to code, and no drama is well worth the cost. Ohad worked with us throughout the project to consider different budget options, and gave candid advice about where he thought the budget would be best spent. Overall, highly recommend. I was referred by a friend and have put multiple friends in touch with Greenberg for their projects as well. Everyone is floored by house nice our remodel turned out and will 100% be in touch in the future for any future projects we have.

A wise person I know regularly reminds me to listen because "you don't know what you don't know"…read moreand when it comes to buying a home, I will admit that I am as green as can be. And so, when I happened upon an ad for Avi's Silicon Valley Home Buyer Seminar, it piqued my interest. All in all, I found it informative, but not as practical as I had hoped. The first section of the seminar began with Avi teaching us how to be an informed buyer - how to leverage different sources to evaluate market trends from a local and national level. Avi then transitioned to using real numbers to work through explanations about tax laws, buyer leverage, and equity. He also made remarks on capital gain, evaluating buying versus renting, and ROI of different investments. I found these sections helpful, but I definitely could have used a sheet in the folder to define some terms, equations, and acronyms Avi was using. After a break, we were supposed to dive into understanding the current state of the Silicon Valley economy and the how (actual home buying process). Unfortunately, the seminar kind of derailed on the first point spending over two hours talking about the state of Silicon Valley, speculation in investing, and the importance of tech/techies to the market. This is where some facilitation was really needed to have people maybe consult with Avi offline because by the time we got to the "how", we were more than an hour over on time and we only got a super condensed, fast forwarded guide on the mortgage/loan process (~10 minutes). Plus, not being a techie made me feel like an outcast somewhat but I came to a Silicon Valley based seminar so maybe that was expected.... I was definitely hoping for a more end to end roadmap (i.e: calculating how much home you can buy, what to expect in the buying process, home inspections, escrow, etc). All in all, I'd recommend the seminar, but not for someone as green as I was. If there was a more concentrated/focused seminar on first time home buying, I'd definitely welcome a second session.

Avi Urban is hands down the best real estate agent we've worked with in the South Bay. We have…read morebought 2 homes and sold 1 with Avi, and recommended him to at least 3 friends & family who bought homes from him. Here's what makes him stand out as a buying agent: He works hard for you and he really cares. He does the research, goes over all the options with us, handholds you through the entire process, connects you with every vendor, lender or partner you'll need along the way, and is always there to make sure the outcomes are successful. He also has great relationship with a lot of agents in the area to provide us with the right information at the right time. Avi cares so much that when we were preparing our house for sale and had moved out, he came to our house almost every single day to make sure things were working and even pulled our trash to the curb for us during a difficult move because he knew we'd forget. We have called him for real estate advice at least a dozen times between our deals. I highly recommend working with him.

We hired Amcon after firing our previous team and they ended up being the best MEP team we could…read morehave worked with. They handled everything smoothly and helped us settle with the health department so we could finally open our restaurant. Extremely professional, dependable, and easy to work while working within our budget.

From the owner: Engineering Design specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering in San…read moreJose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and the surrounding Bay Area. HVAC design and load calculations, Electrical engineering and panel schedules, plumbing system design, fire protection engineering, Title 24 compliance, lighting design, power distribution layouts, building automation systems, LEED certification consulting, and energy efficiency audits. Expert in ground-up construction projects, tenant improvements, retrofits, and remodels for commercial buildings, residential developments, industrial facilities, and mixed-use projects. Services Offered HVAC system design Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Plumbing design Fire protection engineering Title 24 energy compliance reports Lighting design & photometric plans Electrical panel schedules & load calculations Plumbing fixture unit calculations Fire sprinkler design coordination Building automation & controls integration Energy efficiency consulting LEED certification support MEP design for new construction MEP design for tenant improvements MEP design for retrofits & remodels Commercial MEP engineering Residential MEP engineering Industrial facility MEP engineering Partnered with Architects + Structural engineers

Emily and team remodeled both of our bathrooms (master bath and guest bath) during the height of…read morecovid. Not only were they considerate of the precautions during that time, the quality of work, attention to detail and overall professionalism surpassed my expectations. Emily was knowledgeable of various material types, pros and cons of each, and had reliable sources and suppliers for everything we needed. We had inspiration photos in mind for the general style of the bathrooms and she was able to guide us and provide recommendations on layouts and design that would look beautiful, but more importantly functional, for our family. Workmanship and build quality was great and has held up extremely well. Even now, years later, our bathrooms are in excellent condition with the timeless style and materials we enjoy every day. Thank you Emily and team! We are so grateful for your knowledge, expertise and guidance in home renovations. Highly recommend if you're looking for professionalism, guidance and quality workmanship in any kind of home remodel or rebuild.

We had a great experience working with Emily and her team on our shower remodel. From the start,…read morethey were extremely responsive and very accommodating of our schedule, which made the whole process much less stressful. Pricing was transparent and straightforward -- no surprises and no upselling, which we really appreciated. The craftsmanship truly stands out, especially the tile work. You can tell the tiling was done by a master craftsman who really cares about the details. The finished shower looks fantastic, and we're very happy with the results. Highly recommend Emily & team.

We originally found Construction & More through Yelp and reached out about two years ago for an…read moreestimate to update our master bathroom. They provided a very fair quote, but we ended up having to put the project on hold. When we were finally ready to revisit it, they were willing to honor the original estimate, which we really appreciated. This is our first home and the first major renovation project we've undertaken, so we were a little apprehensive going into the process. We ultimately decided to expand the project into a full remodel, and even with the additional scope, the updated price remained very reasonable and close to what we had originally expected to spend. Once the project started, everything moved quickly and smoothly through each phase. Communication was timely and responsive, which helped keep the project moving efficiently from start to finish. Tony, the foreman, and his team were extremely detail-oriented and did exceptional work. The craftsmanship really shows in the finished bathroom. Everything looks carefully installed and precise, and the tile work in particular is incredibly clean. We're extremely happy with how the bathroom turned out and with the overall experience, especially for our first major home project. We would use them again for future projects and highly recommend them.

After reaching out to several bathroom remodelers on Yelp, we decided to go with Constructions and…read moreMore. Their quote was detailed and competitive, closely matching the other estimates we received. Avi, the project manager, thoroughly explained each step of the remodeling process, which gave us confidence moving forward. We stayed in regular contact via WhatsApp, making it easy to ask questions and share updates. Their designer, (Elinor), provided valuable recommendations, assisted with shopping, and created a 3D design that helped us visualize the final outcome. Impressively, the finished bathroom closely matched the design, which was a major factor in our decision to choose Constructions and More. Joseph, the foreman, and his team were professional, respectful, and kept our home clean throughout the project. They did an excellent job handling everything from electrical and plumbing work to tiling and fixture installation. They also managed all the necessary permit inspections with the city. Added finished photo with the 3D Render. We are extremely pleased with the final results of our bathroom remodel and would definitely hire them again.