Great experience all around! After the recent storms, when it seemed like everyone was discovering leaks, M&L was responsive and helpful. Watching Buddy diagnose the issue in our siding was fascinating, and the repair itself was completed quickly. I also really appreciated the additional context and explanations throughout the process, they were informative and reassuring. Very professional company. read more

The work itself was tremendous. The foreman they sent to execute on the job was very very good and we are so happy with the finished result! It's everything around that which was challenging. When they originally came to scope the project out we explicitly talked about some extra things - but then at the end of the job they said they actually weren't in scope and wanted me to pay extra. Then, when I held back on paying the final bill until that was resolved, they unwarned put a mechanic's lien on our house. Also I'm nervous about their billing setup generally - it got hacked last year and I almost got scammed out of $11k. And during the job itself, they had to take the crew off of our job for an "emergency" somewhere else, leaving a big gap where there wasn't any progress while we had an active construction site at our house. I understand some level of scheduling issues but this was really frustrating. So overall, I'd say all of this put a really bad taste in my mouth, and I'd be really torn on whether to work with them again. The work was tremendous but I can live without surprise interruptions and liens on my house. read more

M&L construction repaired the outdoor wooden staircase on our three-story apartment building in San Francisco. They were extremely punctual, communicative, and their bid was fair. Ultimately, they finished the project on budget and ahead of schedule and got us back to section 604 compliance. I would absolutely hire them again for home repairs. read more

M&L Construction repaired my three-story outdoor stairway in San Francisco. They did an outstanding job and I would hire them again in a heartbeat. I talked with several contractors before hiring M&L, and I found M&L to be the most knowledgeable. Their estimator Buddy noticed things about my stairway that other contractors missed. They reinforced weak areas, replaced an entire section of upper stairway including stringers, treads and risers, and replaced the tallest support post (an acrobatic feat given the height and tight space). Over the years, I've hired several different companies to work on my stairs, but from now on, I'll always hire M&L. read more

Twice we have worked with M&L Construction and we look forward to another opportunity. Frankly, now we don't even bother getting multiple bids, M&L is our go to and who we recommend to friends and family. Mark, Lisa and crew run a very sophisticated business. The interactions are always timely, clear and concise. From scoping the project, sending the quote, scheduling the work, performing the work and billing for the work. The quote and billing is very detailed, you know exactly what is to happen, pricing for all the relevant components, including permitting if necessary. This project was to replace a very old deck, install a railing, install a privacy screen and a rear fence. We were able to coordinate our timing with their availability very easily. We selected the type of wood, orientation of the lattice and the details - such as did we want the lattice to be dual sided - meaning, nice on both sides, our side and what would be facing the neighbors. The daily work happened consistently without interruption or delay. The crew showed up at the same time every day and left the premises very tidy at days end, for the duration of the project. Time is not wasted, the crew works a full day until the project is complete. While we were very involved in the scoping and design of the project, the completed project was wildly more stunning than we imagined. We highly recommend M&L. read more

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Great service, great communication, and a well done job. Would recommend this crew for any and all stair/siding projects. Their work on our 7 unit building, two complex stairs, was A+. read more

M&L Construction has been fantastic to work with for an exterior repair and siding project. They were very responsive, transparent, and straightforward with their recommendations for the project, and also connected us with other reputable companies that would be providing additional services. I highly recommend M&L Construction, and look forward to working with them on future projects. read more

We hired M&L Construction for our house projects again because they are dependable and do great work. SF experienced lots of rain and strong gusty winds last winter and spring. This affected our house and we needed help to fix some things. I reached out to the company for assistance and got a response back quickly. Mark and Buddy came out to the house, shared their thoughts with us on the repairs and provided us a quote. They are knowledgeable in their field and I trust they can get the job done. We had a lattice replaced with a wall, a window replaced with a wall and fixed leaning fences. The workers are professionals and dedicated to delivering great results. We would definitely recommend M&L Construction to our friends. We are happy to have found them and will continue hire them for future house projects. read more

Hired these folks after dry rot was discovered underneath our front stairs. We got a referral from another contractor who didn't do this type of work anymore. That along with their great Yelp reviews lead us to reach out to get an estimate. Mark and Buddy came out to look at the scope of the work. They were professional and friendly. Within a week or so we had a reasonable estimate. At the time, they were scheduling out about 4-6 weeks but were able to squeeze me in about ten days later! On the day of the job, Moises was on time and did an excellent job. Buddy came out again to make sure the work was up to par. These folks are great and definitely recommend them. read more

M&L Construction just replaced our back (24') and side (49') fences in the Miraloma Park neighborhood of San Francisco. In addition to the fences themselves, we're on a pretty good hill so there was some significant retaining wall work as well. They also dug out and removed a very large and annoying ivy bush that had grown up into and all over a large section of the side fence. We had 3 contractors bid on the project and M&L Construction was the most thorough and also the lowest bid. In fact, M&L's bid was so much lower, that if the bid hadn't been very detailed, I'd have been nervous something was missed. They're busy, so there was a gap between engaging and project start, but this was clearly and accurately communicated during the first site-visit and work started around when they had originally said. They said their guys were fast and the estimated duration of the project seemed on the low side. But they were right. Work started first thing on a Monday and was 100% done by noon on Saturday. Blew my mind. The work quality is great and we and our two neighbors are very pleased with the new fences & retaining walls. Our yard, which was the staging ground for the new wood and demoed fences, was left quite clean given the shear amount of fencing and ivy removed and new fencing installed. I can't recommend M&L highly enough, and we're now engaging with them again to rebuild our deck. read more

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I delayed my review until now to see how their work would hold up. So far so good. Mike had been around for quite a while, and his business is genuine. I can bet they don't have fake reviews here as so many others do. They repaired the corner of my house about 6 mos. ago replacing damaged wood. I dealt mostly with Buddy, he is experienced, knowledgeable, doesn't bloat up the project, yet insists that all that is necessary would be done, and makes sense at that. I liked their lead carpenter as well (forgot the name unfortunately). Likely would deal with them again. Oh yeah, and I thought the price was quite reasonable considering how expensive everything had become. read more

Had a leak in my unit for close to 8 years. Tried everything to fix it. Called M&L construction, first they responded quickly, came out gave me a very fair quote. I hired them to replace siding on one wall in a very cramped light well. They got scaffolding in there through a bedroom window. Then their carpenters came in and replaced the whole wall in a few days. They were always on time, did a great job, and were always very respectful. I cannot say enough how happy I am with the work they did. Plus no leaks with the rain this past weekend! Will use them for all future projects on my condo and for our hoa. read more

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I worked with M&L for the past two years for projects on our residential property. They are great at communicating, and are reliable.

M & L Construction did a very large deck repair on a very steep slope for us. They were extremely efficient, capable, easy to deal with and very hard working. I don't know if anyone else would've undertaken this extensive repair job. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Five stars! read more

Our 1906 Edwardian needed TLC in the form of skilled carpentry to replace front siding destroyed during a break in (yes this is San Francisco in 2021...) as well as rotten wood stairs and decking, and repair woodwork following our first ever termite infestations (hello warming climate). What a relief to find M&L Construction run by Mark and Lisa Hunt to take on these tasks! From the beginning, we were reassured by the smooth communication, detailed quote and seamless work to obtain the necessary city permits and sign off once the jobs were successfully completed. Francisco and Juan are M&L Construction's gifted carpenters whose craftsmanship is evident. Their commitment to completing the jobs in a clean and timely manner was exemplary. They are true artisans. Look no further for your carpentry needs. Highly recommended! read more

I sought out a bunch of quotes to install a new lower deck on my hillside property in Bernal Heights and also to cover some old concrete retaining woods in wood. M&L had excellent service, an extremely competitive estimate (to which they stayed true) and quick timelines. I honestly could not be happier with the quality of the work and the service. read more

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Our interior staircase had only a single handrail; but after an unexpected hospitalization, we urgently needed a second handrail to enable my husband to climb the stairs to our bedroom. We contacted M&L Construction; and we cannot express to you how great they were to work with. We emailed pictures to Mark, the owner, explaining our situation. He understood our desperation and took incredible steps to fit us into their busy schedule. Within days, their estimator, Buddy, came to our home, created a plan and provided us with an estimate. Shortly after that, an amazingly talented, skillful, inventive and very cordial craftsman named Gilberto showed up. Gilberto added supporting columns in clear redwood to match what existed. Then he not only installed a new second handrail, but lengthened or replaced as necessary the existing oak handrail to create one continuous sweep of railing on both sides of our stairs from the first floor, up five steps, around a landing and up another ten stairs to the second floor. In a matter of days, from start to finish, M&L Construction created a beautiful, sturdy, professional, practical and urgently needed addition to our home. We could not be happier. We owe Mark, Buddy and Gilberto a huge thanks for their compassion and their skill. read more

amazing. our garage door frame had rotted, but i wasn't sure. They came over, identified it was in fact rotting, and quickly gave a quote. Called me a couple days later saying they had finished another job early and could come over to do ours. Love it!!! trying to squeeze me into their tight schedule and get the work done. can't recommend enough read more

Excellent service! Our condo building had egress stairs that had significant dry rot. We went through a lengthy bidding process and all of the other contractors indicated that a full replacement was required. The full replacement cost was well above our HOA budget. M&L rescued us! Competitive Pricing: Buddy at M&L assured us that the stairs could be repaired and prepared a detailed quote at a competitive price to cover the scope including the permit. Services: The repair was scheduled within a few weeks. The work team was very efficient, and worked diligently for several days. Permitting: M&L worked with the SF DBI to make sure the stairs met safety requirements and passed inspection. Overall, the work quality was great and saved our HOA a significant amount of money. Highly recommend! read more

We had some rot on some back stairs that needed to be fixed. Excellent value for the money and nice to work with someone local who knows how SF homes are built. Arrived on time, did the work within the estimated time frame, and passed inspection without issue. Will reach back to Mark and crew for future work. read more

M&L was one of three firms i contacted to look at addressing extensive rot on my deck. The responses were all over the place, with one charging a very low price ( but refused to do it with a permit) , and one charging well over $60,000 as the only recommended path was a brand new deck! Mark and Buddy came back with a reasonable price. They worked with us to see what was possible within our budget without cutting corners that would affect the safety of the deck. Eventually we went with them and it was a great experience. Their crew paid great attention to detail and the finished job (entirely structural ) was better than what the original contractor did. They also got the right permits and handled the visit from the inspector to address any concerns from the City. Though we had to increase our budget to address the changes requested by the inspector, it was money well spent Overall, we are definitely satisfied with their work and highly recommend them for deck work. read more

We have been fortunate enough to hire M & L Construction for three different projects over the past couple of years, and in each case we have been delighted by both the process and the results. Our projects have included repairs to and repainting of a basement floor and walls after a flood, reconstruction work on 110-year-old pocket doors and the walls in which they are encased, and repairs to and reconstruction of 3-story outdoor stairwells. The team at M & L Construction is outstanding. We have been impressed both by the quality of the work completed and by the customer service provided by the team. Thank you, M & L, for being folks who take pride in your craftsmanship and who operate with integrity. Thank you, too, for the excellent work you have done for us. We are grateful to you! read more

The work Mark and his crew performed on my deck repair far exceeded my expectation. It took a while for me to commit to the project, having changed my mind on a number of things, but Mark was extremely patient. Mark, Lisa and Buddy also helped me work through some permit issues (mainly my own doing). The project happened on the week when San Francisco recorded the highest rainfall for the year. I didn't expect his crew to show up, but they did and made solid progress everyday in spite of the rain. And oh by the way, I have one of those hillside properties that makes for challenging working conditions. I had the sense that his crew had worked through far worse environment. The crew is respectful, highly skilled and cleaned up the site everyday. Thanks guys, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

We needed to repair and replace dry rotted stairs and posts in our exterior stairway of a two-unit HOA. M&L sent a supervisor to examine the property, promptly answered questions and followed up with a detailed bid. Their estimate was higher than competitors, but they used more durable material and explained their logic. The professional carpenter finished the project two hours early. When we pointed out small gaps that hadn't been caulked or sealed, he immediately responded by going back to close the gaps, and did his own inspection to find others which were promptly sealed. Highly recommend these folks. read more

I'm another satisfied customer... Mark is easy to work with. His bid is fair. His knowledge and ability to answer my never-ending questions was top notch. The 3-man crew he sent (led by Moses and all of them had been working with Mark for past 5 years) built two 25' wide 3.5' high PT wood retaining walls. In 3 days. Which included demolition/hauling of old concrete wall. One of the best parts about working with Mark is his spot-on communication. Super fast responsive with phone, email, and txt. It's important to trust who you hire and this was important to me. read more

The crew arrived at 7:30 this morning and by the time I got home from work the job was done. My new fence looks fantastic and my garden is spotless. They did an excellent job and I couldn't be happier. read more

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Mark Hunt, owner, quickly responded to my request for a quote. He came to my property to review my deck renovation project and was quick to submit a quote. The quote was reasonably priced and he paid attention to my requests & concerns. Buddy, was the foreman during the project. The project had a few unique needs and he listened and assured me that everything would be handled as requested. The project was completed in half the time originally quoted. The construction team, Francisco & his co-worker, did a magnificent job, including cleaning the job site at the end of each day. I'm very pleased with my new deck. I highly recommend M & L Construction; they really know decks. read more

Couldn't have had a better experience than M&L. You always hear horror stories about getting good contractors, but I had such a wonderful experience throughout my project (replacing siding on the entire front of my house). This was my first big home project and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Elfego was so pleasant to work with and he was very patient with all my questions and requests. His craftsmanship and attention to detail blew me away, and I really felt he went above and beyond to make my experience a positive one. Mark was great to work with from a coordination and communication standpoint. Very responsive to my emails/questions throughout this project. Pricing was extremely fair for the quality of work I received. Highly recommend M&L! Will be coming back to them for future projects. read more

When it's time to replace my fences, I went on Yelp and reached out to two companies. I also contacted two other companies recommended by my neighbor and my contractor. Out of the four quotes, the quote form Mark's the owner of M&L Construction was competitive with the others. In the end. I decided to go with Mark's company partially based on the reviews he has received on Yelp. But also because I found him to be honest and trustworthy when I met him. Over the months before the construction commenced, Mark patiently worked with me to put the contracts together specifically for me and each of my three neighbors. He was responsive and kept me well informed of his schedule prior to the construction. Through out the three days of the construction, his crew showed up on time, worked diligently and efficiently. They were friendly to work with, patient to my inquires and receptive to my suggestions. It was apparently to me that they ( Gilbert, Moses and Oliver) not only took pride in their work but also had the skill sets and craftsmanship to perform the challenging tasks that I gave them. At the end, Marks's crew from M&L Construction not only met but exceeded my expectations. I couldn't happier with my new fences. They are simply beautiful! Thanks Mark!! read more

We are so happy with M&L constructions. Mark was professional and on time for all the appointments. We asked his professional opinion on what fence to get for our backyard so that we don't lose the view but still protective. He suggested the hog wire and we are so glad to have chosen Mark to do this job. His price was reasonable and his crews were professional. My backyard looks better than when we started. We really recommend M&L constructions for your fence or backyard/ front yard projects. read more

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M&L did a project for me last month so a review is in order. The wood stairs in the front of my house were looking beat-up and some were getting dry rot on the ends. I decided to replace them with hardwood. With 20+ steps and two landings it was a significant project. Gilberto was the guy working on-site did a really solid job. The project ended up getting more complex as they removed the stairs (damn you dry rot!). I trusted the advice I got from him and Mark. They did a great job in assessing the extra work, providing me an updated quote, and completing the project quickly. I am very happy with the final result. read more

Mark has been a pleasure to work with. Timely, honest, reasonable priced. He replaced both my back fences, work cooperatively with my neighbors, was flexible with timing and extremely quick. Couldn't ask for better. read more

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Mark and his team did a perfect job replacing our fences. The work is top quality and the project was executed smoothly without any delays. His team were friendly and professional. I highly recommend going with Mark for new smooth redwood fences. I'm very very happy with the end product. read more

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Buddy saved me so much money by coming out and telling me what to do to save our deck. You need to to call these people. The other carpenters told me very different things then Buddy did. I am going to call them back when my deck needs to be replaced. Buddy took over 20 minutes explaining everything about my deck and what I needed to do to fix it the best way possible for my budget. This company knows SF and how the permits work and what need to be done to fix SF decks. read more

After having read a number of highly positive reviews online and needing a repair around a deck in the back of a building, I reached out to M&L to quote the job. The person from M&L who contacted me was professional and came out to quote the job. A few months (or more) elapsed and I didn't take immediate action. This was during the peak of the pandemic when wood prices were going through the rood. I called them to come back out as I wanted to slightly tweak the job (adding some small hardware, door sill, siding) and account for the fact that prices had been surging specifically in wood at that time (this was before overall very high inflation we seem to have now). The quote went up significantly, but since I wanted to have the job done right. Buddy was nice, knowledgable and professional during the job. After pulling the trigger on that quote, they scheduled the job. The crew came in and started the work on one day replaced a section of stairs in addition to a portion of siding and then I didn't hear anything for a little while. Then I was pinged with a message about payment since they said the job was done. I contacted them about when they would be finishing the job as there was still a lot which in fact wasn't done. After this at some point the owner of the company, Mark, came out with one of the carpenters who works for the company and I explained more of what had to be done. Then shortly thereafter the carpenter came back and did *most* of what was important to me from that list. Then again I was told that it was done and reminded to pay the bill. It did take a little while, but I got the bill paid. Why the two stars you may ask; the job wasn't done in what I would consider an anywhere near complete fashion and there was far too much debris left behind as a result of the work. Yes, the building wasn't in great shape at that time and I can understand that the backyard where they did there work was particularly dirty. With that having been said, the work that was finished was overall pretty good, but it felt like multiple small corners were cut which to me wasn't what had been agreed upon, especially at that price. I know that this wasn't a huge job (~ 6.5K) but, I went the extra step to make sure that the quote was even revised to a much higher price (relative to the materials and labor that was added in the revision portion) and instead of getting serious time dedicated I felt that this was rushed and sloppy. Lots of trash from pieces of the Simpson Strong Ties, screws, nails, boxes, etc were all left over my backyard area beneath the deck for me to pickup in the following weeks. A few (~10) pieces of 1x4 rail pieces weren't replaced and some other rusty pieces of hardware were just left alone and not replaced. The door sill wasn't milled to any sort of proper size, the correct door sill wasn't installed. Two smaller ones were used in their place and put together. While that wasn't huge stuff, it was definitely something which I felt was just beyond to have not done in light of what was expected and added to this feeling of not being valued and that this was a quick, rushed job @ the price which I paid. read more

I would highly recommend M&L. I hired Mark and his crew to build a deck in my backyard. The result was even better than I had imagined it would be. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail is excellent. Mark was great to work with when planning the project, and his crew was able to execute within the estimated timeframe. Mark and his crew are extremely professional, and I'd definitely hire them again. read more

M & L built a deck for us and we are really happy with the result. Mark, Buddy, and Gilberto were imaginative and thoughtful on what was a complicated design. The construction was swift and professional, and the team have been highly responsive. I was referred to M & L by a neighbor and would recommend them to anyone looking for high quality work. read more

Our front stairs collapsed and we needed to start the project right away. Although we didn't go with this company since we needed to do tiling on the stairs and this company does not offer that service, Buddy was really nice on the phone and pointed us in the direction to contact an engineer to start the project. We will consider hiring this company to do our fence in the future. read more

I've hired Mark for two jobs...And recommended to others. This is an incredibly honest guy with good value for the work he does. Now I've recommended him to my direct neighbor to rebuild a fence...Good fences make good neighbors...I trust Mark to build a good relationship with my neighbor... Thanks Mark read more

We had M&L make a 65 ft side fence between our property and our neighbors. One guy came out to begin the work and I admit I was expecting more than one guy. In this case you only needed the one guy as long as it was THIS guy! Francisco worked solidly for two days. Sun shone, he worked, it rained hard, he worked harder. The fence was beautiful and he had even cleared some gigantic weed-trees out of his path so the fence could take their place! Francisco is amazing. Awesome working with M&L. read more