Don't give this guy a deposit! He promises "6-8 weeks," then can't deliver by then, so 6-8 weeks…read moremore. Then, his ego gets in the way of his scheduling, and it's a fight to get your deposit back. This is new meaning to writing checks with your mouth that your ass can't cash. He does really nice work; I've used him in the past. But between the ego and the attitude, nothing gets done.

We have an older house in Nob Hill that needed structural repair, utility upgrades and a complete…read morebathroom & kitchen remodel. We wanted an experienced general contractor to oversee the entire project because there was so much work of different types to be done. Fortunately, we came across Enchantment Cabinetry & Design, LLC, in our search. The owners, Sal & Lydia Lozano, have been in this line of work for nearly a quarter of a century and had the qualifications and experience we were looking for. Sal & Lydia were mindful of the uniqueness of the Nob Hill area and proposed design options complementary to our home. Our complicated project required considerable planning & design, beginning in May 2019, with demolition & renovations starting in late Fall and lasting through early March, 2020. Sal efficiently coordinated all the subcontractor work needed for the electrical & plumbing upgrades as well as all the work his own team did. He handled all the design documents & permitting required by the City and dealt with the inspectors. Enchantment does everything to code, so managing the permitting process is an invaluable service. We were close at hand to help with any and all decisions but had confidence in Sal to guide the process and do the work. Our house had some structural issues; not surprising in these older houses. The support of one load bearing wall was eroding under the house & some joists had been compromised during construction many years ago. Sal's team installed new concrete pillars in the crawl space beneath the house, reinforced the joists and stabilized everything. (The closet door closes again!) This was difficult work done in a tight space and required dismantling & removal of a decaying water heater left in the crawl space pit. Sal upgraded the electrical service to 200 amp service sufficient for the needs of homes today, and installed circuits to bring the house up to City code & electrical safety. Before, 75% of the power load was on 1 circuit designed before microwaves and blow dryers. In addition, gas, water, and sewer services were all upgraded, eliminating maintenance and code issues under the house and a previously retrofitted utility room. Along the way, an aging conventional water heater was replaced with an energy efficient tankless version. We encountered a few unexpected obstacles in the process but Sal always had a solution (his motto: "Every problem has a solution"). Sal had warned us early on that unforeseen problems typically come up, that they are handled in approved change orders, and that he would do his best to keep any additional cost reasonable, which we think he did. Our bathroom had water damage from a leaking flat roof (now replaced) and cracked tile from floor instability (mentioned above), so our remodel required taking the room down to the studs and installing new drywall for both walls and ceiling, floor joists reinforcement, and new subfloor and tile. We had the tub replaced with a tiled walk-in shower with glass panels and door. Sal uses the Schluter system and line of products for waterproofing shower walls, pans, and floors. Our bathroom is small and irregularly shaped. The conventional door made access a bit tight. Sal converted our standard door to a pocket door and opened up the space considerably. It was a great idea. The kitchen was a complete remodel with new custom cabinets and under-lighting (with wireless dimming remote); electrical wiring, outlets, switches; ceiling lighting; granite countertops and country sink; appliances. The cabinets are custom-made with our layout and style design, wood and stain selection, and hardware selection. They are sturdy, spacious and absolutely lovely! Sal and Lydia devoted considerable time to the design process, with several iterations until we were completely satisfied. They referred us to their appliance vendors to choose a complementary appliance package and take advantage of his contractor discounts. After being back in the house for a month we are still awed when we walk into the kitchen and see the beautiful transformation. Sal oversaw the construction aspects of the work while Lydia collaborated on design. We really needed her guidance since we were new to this process. Our rooms are small and we wanted to maximize the space. Lydia had great suggestions for this as well as selections of tile, granite, hardware and accessories we could choose from. Having her listen to our ideas, look at photos of designs and styles we thought we might like and then having her do some initial selections for us was incredibly helpful. There are so many choices out there that we would have been overwhelmed if left completely on our own. One other thing of note, the workers all seemed hard-working, dedicated, efficient, and respectful of our home. They were always polite and took the time to answer our questions when we interrupted their work. We are very pleased with the final outcome and highly recommend this company.

Jack came out on Thursday to look at job. He came early on Friday then left to get supplies, then…read moretexted he had car trouble and ask to come back later. I haven't heard from him since. He left a mess in my master shower, and it can't be used until someone comes to finish the grout job.

Mike was very accommodating and helpful with our electrical issues. I would highly recommend him if…read morewe have any future issues and or new projects as well. Super nice guy!

Highly recommended! Very professional, on time, and good safe working process. Three men working…read morelike a good team, put together decking in my small townhouse backyard. They paid close attention to all my ideas and needs and brought professional options to my attention. I would work again with this crew. I recommend them without reservation. One neighbor already has a project for them and when I have my other neighbors and friends see the results, I'm sure they'll get more offers to work. Thank you guys! Susan

Angel, the owner of the construction company, did an admirable job of repairing my garage door and…read moremy HVAC door. The work was done timely and professionally. He then offered a bid on my Kitchen Remodel and he proposed an economical solution to the project that was impresive including a visit to the countertop Granite Sellers Warehouse. The results of the proposal and background checks of Angel and his company confirmed that he was the best choice for my project!!!

Craig did a good job painting my kitchen cabinets.  I am very happy with them. He noticed right off…read morethat the paint I had picked out was too light and with his expertise new I wouldn't be happy, so he suggested a darker paint. He was right. My kitchen cabinet looks at absolutely beautiful.

Unfortunately this needs to be written so you can avoid working with Craig Payne, owner of 5-3-Oh…read morePainting. Here is my experience: Did not properly prep surfaces- painted over tape and nails, most of crew showing little to no understanding of how to paint professionally. After receiving 50% down asked multiple times for additional advances on payment total. Did not supervise crew at all, who smoked inside the garage and stole a firearm from the property. Did not pay his "employees" who came back to the house threatening the homeowner. Apparently one of them was "hired" outside a McDonalds right before the project. Unvetted and inexperienced. Refused to refund costs when a project was terminated. Lawsuit to follow.

Brush up painted the trim in the front of my house and the shed in my back yard. The shed was…read moreinstalled in 1994 and hadn't been painted since then so it needed a lot of work. They sanded and caulked it and painted it. They did such a great job and the owner and the guy who did the painting were both very professional and knowledgeable. They did such a good job on the trim in the front that I didn't even notice the paint since they did such a good job matching it to the original color. I felt that the price was fair. They provided the paint and I'm so happy they did since they did a much better job matching the colors than I would have.

David and his crew at Brush Up Painting successfully completed another project at my home. I have…read morehired David four or five times over the past couple of years and have always been happy with his work. He has a crew of very Respectful and talented men. I highly recommend Brush Up Paint for your painting needs. They have done tape and texture, staining and painting for me and I was very satisfied every time I hired them. (505) 249-6937

I cannot speak highly enough about this construction crew. From what was supposed to be a straight…read moreforward retiling project after a plumbing leak to an unexpected moldy dry rot discovery and subsequent reno, these guys went over and above! They were timely, kept everything as clean as possible while working, professional, and reasonably priced. I will definitely hire them again for any future remodels. Thank you, Mauricio, Hugo, Alejandro, Eli, and Omar. I LOVE my new bathroom!

I cannot recommend this company based on my experience. I…read morepaid a $10,000 deposit in April for a bathroom remodel after being told the project would begin in mid-to-late June. As the start date approached, communication became very poor. I repeatedly asked for the promised supply list, updates, and confirmation of when the project would begin, but I received little to no response. When it became clear the project was not moving forward, I requested a refund of my deposit. After asking for confirmation of when I would receive the refund, my calls and messages were not returned, and I never received a reply or a phone call confirming the date. About two weeks later, I finally received a text message stating that the check had been mailed. I did eventually receive my full deposit back, which I appreciate. However, the lack of communication, missed expectations, and having to repeatedly follow up made the entire experience frustrating and stressful. If you're considering this company, I recommend getting all timelines and commitments in writing and making sure you are comfortable with their level of communication before paying a large deposit.

Had them re-stucco the side of my house. The stucco work itself looked fine, but they dumped…read moreleftover stucco into a corner of my yard without asking. Unfortunately, that corner had been carefully landscaped by my wife over the course of months as a small habitat area for our pet turtle. My wife saw it and immediately started shoveling it out before it hardened. She hosed it down but it still stained the wall. (Second picture was after hosing it down) What makes this especially frustrating is how avoidable it was. I was home the entire time and easy to reach. All they had to do was ask where to dispose of the leftover material. A ten-second conversation. I would have pointed them literally anywhere else, or even rolled out the trash can. Instead, they made the decision themselves and caused unnecessary damage. Really disappointing and frankly weird lack of communication and basic consideration. Who dumps leftover trash in a yard? It was bizarrely careless and goes well beyond a normal 'oops' kind of thing; I don't have words. Stucco hardens, stains, and kills whatever it lands on.

We contacted several contractors and handymen for this job, which included spraying the inside and…read moreout of a long cedar fence to protect it, and replacing and painting parts of a casita in the back yard. That also included fixing part of the ceiling interior and resurfacing it. Altamar was head and shoulders above the others we contacted, in the promptness of their response and the professionalism of their behavior. They showed up when they said they would and did exactly what they promised. They communicated well and were easy to work with. Their prices were fair, and they stood by their estimate when some glitches arose that others might have charged more for. Even before they began, I was confident they'd do a great job, and I wasn't disappointed. I will definitely call them again in the future.

Jorge was great and his crew did a wonderful job. He remodeled my master bathroom and replaced 2400…read moresqft of flooring in my home. Highly recommend him for value, quality, and professionalism,