Highest marks possible for customer service, great subcontractors, pricing, quality work they will…read morestand behind. Brendan went beyond with his help, research, attention. They rehabbed my kitchen and bath. Extraordinary work.

I have been meaning to write this review for several weeks now, but it has been difficult to try to…read morerelive the trauma brought upon by my previous contractor.  In short, my previous contractor screwed us.  He did not get the permits or the inspections that he said he did.  He basically took our money, abandoned our project, and escaped to Mexico.  In short, we had a house that was in terrible condition and deemed unlivable by San Francisco.  My husband and I were screwed financial and emotionally.  It was an extremely hard time and the pain still lingers but it is finally fading away, thanks to Steve.   Steve and Bartkus Remodel stepped into a very challenging situation, one that very few contractors wanted to touch.  We had a house that was poorly "remodeled", needed permits, had to be remedied, and all while my husband and I were financially strapped.  Steve went into immediate action and took the charge in navigating San Francisco's Building Department's requirements in our unique situation.  San Francisco has very strict building codes.  I've learned from this process; you need someone who VERY knowledgeable and determined to figure out proper solutions.   Steve and his crew expertly worked on many of items in our home.  He worked closely with our structural engineer to bring our housing structure up to code (we went from a closed to open concept and also wanted to legalized our ground floor level, so this was major).  The structural work included adding and fixing various structural posts, adding structural plywood, and performing concrete testing.  Fireproofing was also added, along with sheetrock and an extensive paint job.  Him and his crew remodeled our bathrooms which also includes tiling and creating necessary soffits.  In the interest of wanting to keep this review relatively short, these are just a few things Steve helped us with.   I was most impressed with Steve's communication.  He was extremely easy to reach, always getting back to us within a day and had no problems taking phones calls on the weekends.  Any issues we had he always corrected immediately.  Not everything goes perfectly, but Steve was receptive to all feedback and would try his best to make sure it is perfection.    Although Steve came as a recommendation to us, Steve treated my family like his family.  He knew of our dire financial situation, but was only concerned with getting us into our home.  He happily worked with us regarding compensation.  I and my husband will be forever grateful to Steve and Bartkus Remodel.  They turned my nightmare into my pride and joy.   If you would like more information about Steve and Bartkus remodel, I am happy to answer any further questions.  Please feel free to send me a message.

I appreciate the work these company does. I recommend them to a friend and she was especially happy…read morewith the tile work and challenges they worked through together. Construction is always a timeline challenge with bumps in the road and the job turned out well.

My first project for INI was to remove an old bathtub and put in a walk-in shower. Aaron did a…read moremarvelous job for a reasonable price. Couldn't be happier with the results. My next project for him was to replace my old 50 gal. water heater with a tankless water heater. Again, Aaron's attention to detail and being able to find work-arounds to some problems, was great. I heartily recommend INI for any project, for their reasonable price and attention to detail. I would also recommend Fergusions in Petaluma if you want to purchase a tankless water heater for their pricing.

Jason and his team at Fondare Finish Construction recently completed remodeling our kitchen, and we…read moreare extremely pleased with the results. Jason has high standards and makes sure his subcontractors and everyone on his team meet those standards, even when he must cover the cost of extra time and materials. He stands by his work. Every member of the Fondare team with whom we interacted--from the administrative staff to the electrician and cabinet installers--was professional and pleasant to work with. Our project was completed on time and within budget. We felt that we were in good hands every step of the way.

Wonderful work, great job, coordinated with the other contractor. We had some sub-par siding,…read morestuds, and vapor barrier (sub par or non-existing) to correct, they found the issues, discussed with me, and did the extra work. AND, they got the work done between storms on one of our wettest winters ever. Thank you Fondare Finish Crew!

Whether a big renovation project or something on the smaller side, Rantissi Construction is truly…read morethe best of the best! They are a small licensed crew and Lou and Alex are two of the kindest, most professional, creative guys that are not only wonderful at their craft- but they are solution oriented, fairly priced and well connected in the community with other professionals in the field. We recently purchased a home in Petaluma that needed some major TLC and Rantissi Construction made our visions come to life within budget and on the timeline we had created together. We weren't living locally at the time, but we were still fully part of the process via excellent communication through text and email and they shared many progress photos along the way! Once we arrived to town, the guys still had a bit of work to do and it was so easy and comfortable being in the house with them with our three very young children in tow and everything! I know finding a great crew to work with that meets your needs, can be an overwhelming process and so insanely expensive and our experience was the opposite! My husband and I cannot recommend Rantissi Construction enough. Below are a couple of before and after pictures. Lou Rantissi: 707-396-7472

Lou listened to what I needed done and was able to accommodate all my requests. I had been working…read moreon a kitchen renovation and there were some things that needed improving and some other jobs I never knew I needed an additional contractor for. When I met with Lou he came and accessed what work needed to be done, he would be installing doors on my laundry room and converting it in to a pantry aswell as installing a backsplash for countertops that had been installed. In addition to that I requested a custom closet, a repair on a pocket door in bathroom and replacement of weather stripping on bottom of front door. He said no problem to all of it, came back with an estimate within 2 days and was ready to get started the following week. He always stayed in good communication and cleaned up well after every job. Lou and his partner were non intrusive and always kind in their interactions. I would recommend them for a variety of jobs for they seem to be quite knowledgeable in many areas. During this renovation I have dealt with many contractors and I would gladly say I would do business with them again

If you are fortunate enough to book Raymond and his brother Andre - count yourself extremely lucky…read more The Ruys brothers helped transform our 32 year old master bathroom into a beautiful spa! These two old pros have the experience to trouble-shoot and handle all the surprises a remodel can throw at them. Not only is their craftsmanship in carpentry, tile work, plumbing and electric unsurpassed they are incredibly priced and an absolute joy to work with! If you want the best for your next remodel - look no further.

Raymond is super experienced, efficient and thorough. He has done numerous projects around our…read morehome in Larkspur, and we just kept adding to his "to do" list as he quickly finished the jobs we gave him with such careful attention to detail and professional work. He did major grout repair work to a master shower, deck staining, plaster work, light fixture repairs, sink caulking, gutter improvements, and dry rot deck and door work. We are so thrilled to have found Raymond for these various handyman projects. My friend in Corte Madera gave me his name as she has used him for years for numerous projects in her home.

I hired Rising Starr Construction to remove and replace exterior building material which had been…read moreaffected by wood destroying pests & organisms - mainly dry rot & fungus - as identified in Home and Pest Inspection Reports. Most of the work required replacing approximately 50 ft x 3 ft of T1-11 siding along several exterior walls and replacing trim boards at various locations. Josh Kesecker is the Owner, and Antonio Martinez is Lead Carpenter and primary onsite worker. After reaching out to Josh, he responded quickly to setup a time to meet at my house and review the scope of work. He was quick to respond with his very clear itemized quote, and he scheduled work immediately. His price was fair considering the work involved and level of quality he and Antonio provided. Josh is a third-generation contractor with prior experience as an Inspector, so he knows how to address corrective issues. He is soft-spoken and calm, very straightforward, experienced, and friendly. Antonio was a gem - a very friendly, skilled professional that works very hard and takes pride in doing work correctly. For example, the trim at a window had been identified in the reports as having fungal damage. When Antonio removed the trim, he found that the damage extended to a narrow 2" and 12" section of siding under the trim on the side of one of the windows, and above the garage personal-door. He proceeded to dig out and replace this siding before replacing the trim. Another contractor would not have included this level of quality control and workmanship and would have simply replaced the trim and left the damage underneath. These guys were very easy to work with, and came through, providing outstanding quality work. I highly recommend them.

I was referred to Rising Starr Construction shortly after purchasing my first home. We had an…read more'extra room' behind the garage that was below-grade, had drainage issues, had terrible flooring, and the existing French doors and interior walls appeared to have water damage. We called and the owner Josh came out to investigate and assess what we needed to have done - within a day or two he sent a comprehensive and competitive bid. After we agreed to the work Josh returned with his team and within a several days created a French drain system around the extra room to mitigate moisture intrusion, installed a new sliding glass door, installed new flooring / baseboard, resolved some moisture intrusion / fixed and painted dry wall inside the room, and built an incredible post and pier foundation for our new shed we were having delivered. All of the work was done efficiently and with masterful craftsmanship; Josh and his crew were always nice and even cleaned up the work area at the end of each work day! We just sold the home and definitely made our money back and more! Can't recommend Rising Starr Construction enough... Josh and his crew are exceptional and truly the best at what they do.

Our experience over the past 6 months with Gutierrez R Construction was not a good one. Celia the…read morebusiness manager is brusk and unprofessional in her communications. It feels as its her way or the highway. The specification for the pool coping thickness was clearly stated on our contract at 3" but we still had to have them cut down a inch because the contractor didn't allow for variables. This delayed the project a few months and we paid for the stone cutting at significant $$$. Once completed the job looked very good, until we got into the pool a few days later and noticed the coping grout was extruding from under the coping an over the tiles in a few places where we need to attach the pool cover track and a big blob in our skimmer! Asking Gutierrez R Construction to resolve this and we didn't get a response to two text messages until I mentioned my attorney even still they appear to have no desire to resolve the poor workmanship. My recommendation is don't hire Gutierrez R Construction!

Raul and his team did an excellent job on renovating our nearly 50-year-old pool. Their work, which…read moreinvolved building all new cantilever decking, tile and plaster, transformed our backyard into a paradise. I feel very lucky to have found Raul after attempting to get the job done by many other contractors who were either too busy to return my calls or had other excuses for not taking my project. Raul jumped right on it and got to work without delay. It was a big job and he knocked it out like a pro. Start to finish was about three weeks. The quality of his work is outstanding. And I'm a very picky guy. Trust me. These guys are rock stars! Attached are before and after pics.

My home is really feeling great right now thanks to Jacob at Sonoma Residential Services. I can't…read morebelieve how much he did in one day! I'm so relieved and grateful.

Ryan and his crew remodeled an old out building on our property, changing it from run-down storage…read morearea into a new office. They did the drywall, flooring, and painting and some carpentry. The new room looks great and I appreciated their flexibility and willingness to add and subtract from the job as we went. Communication was always easy and responsive. Thanks for the great job!