Overall, I'd recommend BuildZig. They helped us with a small project and were very easy to work…read morewith. The pricing was reasonable and the work was well done. Communication could have been a bit more consistent, but it didn't stop the project from being a success. Happy to give them five stars!

We are so grateful we got to work with BuildZig for our remodel and addition for our home in…read moreOakland. We first met Carlos and the BuildZig team years ago through our architect. We really liked their love for Oakland, and we stayed in contact as we prepared for the project. Laura was key in helping finally get our permit, and once we had that in hand and were able to move forward, BuildZig was incredible!! Here are some of the glows I share with people all the time about how unique and special BuildZig is as General Contractors: 1) High Integrity. All the way through the process, Carlos and his team were trustworthy and consistent in letting us know each step in the process. 2) Impeccable work. The crew took real pride in their work and added touches we would not have even thought of related to the aesthetics and lasting quality. 3) Stayed on budget & schedule!! Honestly -- these are two things that no one can believe when I tell them. Budget and schedule were really important to us. Our budget was tight. They met our goal of finishing our whole project in time for us to move back in after only three months! The expenses were predictable and easy to track. 4) Great communication. We had weekly meetings to track the project and troubleshoot any questions. 5) Values aligned. Carlos comes from a background in community organizing and it shows in the practice of the work. They care about the well being of all of the workers, our neighbors, the broader community in Oakland, and the environment. We can't recommend them enough. They are Gem in Oakland for sure.

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

Simon at Sasco and his team did a great job on our small commercial building at a fair price…read more We had them replace some large support beams that had dry rot and replace two stairways. They did the work in record time and did such a good job cleaning up after themselves that I almost did not notice they had been there (other than everything looked brand new and freshly painted!) Simon has a masters degree in civil engineering, unlike most of the contractors that I have worked with in the past, and their estimation was very professional and accurate. When they came in on budget, we were thrilled. We are a small 14-owner office condo association, so that was much appreciated! I am sure they can handle very large commercial projects, but we were glad to have their capable group on our smaller project.

I'm an architect practicing in the Bay area for 20+ years. We've worked with Simon as a general…read morecontractor for house remodel/addition projects for the last few years. He has been very professional, patient, trustworthy and personable. Clients have been very happy with his work and appreciate his attention to detail. I highly recommend Simon and his staff for any remodel/addition or new house construction.

Neon Builder has completed a variety of projects for my HOA (including repairs to a stairwell,…read morebalcony, and a wall that had water intrusions). We appreciated their good work, competitive prices, and clear communication. They stuck to their schedule and were flexible when we needed it.

I recently had my kitchen remodeled by Neon Builder, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I…read morefound a kitchen look I loved on Pinterest, and their designer was able to perfectly bring that vision to life--all while staying under my original budget by using their recommended vendors. They also helped redesign the layout, which made the space way more functional than it was before. The entire process was smooth, and the results exceeded my expectations!

Matt Nolan started a project in our Martinez home - and took our payment for the entire project…read more Then never returned to complete quite a bit that was unfinished. We tried every way possible to get ahold of him, and no response. Our amazing realtor (Janette Corby) who had referred him was able to get him to return the money for services that were incomplete. Granted the money returned was 5 months after the fact, but definitely better than nothing.

We contracted Nolan Construction to add a gas insert fireplace to our home. Matt came for the…read moreinitial estimate and talked us through options we had and pricing associated. Once the project started Warren and crew were professional and did a great job on all portions of the job. We had a few tweaks during the project and the team happily made the modifications we requested. Our entire living room looks like it got a facelift as an outcome of the project. We will definitely give Nolan Construction a call for future projects.

We hired Aura Building Company to completely demolish & rebuild our house. This project included a…read moredriveway, reframing the house,3 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, flooring, full House electrcial and plumbing etc. The project took about 6 months and Aura Building Company pretty much did all the work from permitting to Design to construction and punch out. This company is a one stop shop with amazing design team, highly skilled group of builders & engineers. We loved the entire experience and the final result. It was like we were on HGTV. They keep us informed, engaged and incorporated our input throughout the project. I am so happy we found this company and they took us as clients and would recommend them for any home project.

We recently bought a new place and we wanted to do skim coating the walls of the whole house…read moreincluding the ceiling. It's a big project and It was the end of the last year - holidays season during the time. So we had been through a lot of difficulties for finding the right business that is responsive and reliable to do the job, till our real estate agent introduced us Aura Design Villa. They are very professional and easy to work with since the very beginning. AK, who is the project manager carefully inquired about all our needs and concerns. He spent a lot of time to answered all questions we had and communicated well in details. During the whole process, the crew leader Z and the crew was updating us the progress within group chat everyday and constantly communicating necessary details, they worked very hard to completed an efficient and wonderful work. I'm someone who pays attention to details and because this is the first house we own, we are highly cared that all the finishes meet our needs. Therefore, we really appreciate the whole crew understands our needs so well and how flexible the crew was. You guys are true dream builders, thank you for helping us to complete our dream. Super highly recommend Aura Design Villa, will definitely work with them again. And I will keep updating the comments here when I have more :)

L&D Printing printed my wedding invitation suite and did an incredible job. I had designed my own…read moreinvitations and had a very specific vision, so it was super important to me to go with a high-quality service, and they completely delivered! They were able to print on vellum paper for my vision, which turned out better than I expected. Diane and John were both lovely to work with and were great communicators throughout the process. My wedding invitations were so beautiful and I am so grateful I found this place to help bring my vision to life!

Easy five stars. The team here at L&D made printing our…read moreelopement announcements such a breeze and at a fraction of the cost of online companies that would have to ship to us. Would highly recommend for any print job- and bonus perks are the cute doggos in the office!