I have heard tales of contractors, good and bad, but mostly bad. Even in my neighborhood, there are…read morehorror stories about jobs left unattended, pest infestations from careless workers leaving food around, poor craftsmanship, cost overruns, and general mayhem. When Vince and his teams take on a project, You can feel the confidence and experience that comes along with it. From a kitchen remodel several years ago up to our most recent major three level remodel, and has always provided build quality, accurate estimates, a fair price, and excellent results. If you can get on Vince's schedule (he is busy) then you can beconfident that your job will be handled. professionally and expediently. He is trustworthy and his teams do great work. We are so glad we worked with Rinaldi Construction!

We had Vince repair a serious leak in our home. Vince and his crew were extremely professional. Our…read morerepair required the opening of walls, detailed plumbing and roofing. From the beginning to the end, the job was performed with true professionalism. Vince made certain that every detail was met. Each day, at the end of the work, my home was left broom swept and as clean as they found it in the morning. I would highly recommend Rinaldi Construction to everyone. Mark B

We used Mizen for a fairly full remodel and were incredibly happy with the results and overall…read moreexperience. For context on the scope of work, we moved our kitchen, removed a bathroom, added a bathroom, replaced doors, added skylights, and redid almost all of the electrical and plumbing in a house that was originally built in 1908 and hadn't been updated since the 70s. They went down to the studs on half the house and we have basically a new house coming out of it. We worked with Mark and Ciaran and the project took 6 months. We'd highly recommend working with Mizen and we'd use them again in a heartbeat. We feel like they delivered an excellent product, were highly communicative, stayed on budget, and we'll definitely be using them again for any future work. So the short of it is that Mizen was fantastic but below are a few more thoughts on specific areas.  Work quality - Mark and Ciaran are craftsmen and they have a strong attention to detail. We felt like they were thoughtful throughout the entire process. It was clear they were very focused on delivering an excellent project rather than optimizing for what was easier or faster for them. They sweat the details. There were also areas that we didn't know to ask for but they pushed on. As an example, they laid the tile in our kitchen such that the midline of the tile hit the center of our oven perfectly. That wasn't something we asked for, it wasn't in the architects plans, and I'm sure it required extra work, but they did it and it's one of the subtle details I most appreciate about the kitchen.  Budget  - My wife and I were quite focused on costs for our project. We found Mizen very reasonably priced and responsive to our budget. They were only slightly higher than some of the other options we considered but we felt like their work quality would be better. We also thought their cost estimate was more thoughtful and therefore less likely to be wildly over budget relative to the alternatives. We did end up going slightly over our original budget but for two reasons that were outside of Mizen's control. The first was around some unforeseen structural issues that they discovered upon opening the walls. We have an old house and anticipated some changes like this. It came out to ~2% of our overall budget and we ended up very glad that they addressed these underlying issues. The second area where we went over our original budget was for things we decided to add mid-construction. We ended up replacing some doors and making a few minor cosmetic changes while we were doing the other work. Again, we're very glad we did it and don't regret the increase. For all the change orders we added, we never felt like Mizen was pressuring us or doing it just to drive up the bill. We felt like they had our budget and overall best interest in mind throughout.  Timing - The project ended up going over our original target by 3 weeks. On a 6 month project that happened in the middle of the tariff blow up, we felt like it was a pretty great outcome. We feel like they made a big push at the end to get us back in the house ahead of a hard deadline we had.  Other - We felt like the Mizen team was also great about dealing with our neighbors. There were a few areas where they want above and beyond what the structural engineer recommended and didn't charge us for it. I've already recommended Mizen to multiple friends. They're fantastic and we'd love to work with them again.

Ciaran and Mark's team has helped me complete two projects in the last few years. One was a…read morecomplete rebuild of a Victoria home in SF; the other is a remodel in East Bay. We are very satisfied with both projects. In fact, my neighbors on the same block have selected them for similar projects right after ours. Here are the 3 key areas we have chosen them twice and will do so in the future. 1). High quality with reasonable price - Mark can solve all technical problems while Ciaran is very detail-oriented. They make sure their employees and subcontractors deliver high-quality finishes from the alignment of the tiles to the cut of the wood trims and beautiful paint job. They do it with a reasonable price discussed before signing the contract. 2). Excellent time management and communication - a rough project timeline is given during the signing of the contract. Spencer manages the project timeline well and keeps us informed about the schedule. In addition, if we ever have questions, he always answers within a day via text, call, or email. Great customer service! 3). A sense of respect and high level of integrity - when Mizen decides to take on a project, the whole team treats the project as though it is their property. They clean up at the end of the day, are respectful of the surrounding neighbors, and protect existing appliances or furnishing. You don't need to worry about neighbor complaints. Sharing some before and after photos of the last remodel project.

I'm one of the owners of Domicile, a cabinet and design showroom at the San Francisco Design…read moreCenter. We specialize in kitchens, baths and functional areas of the home. I have been in this business since 1974 and have worked with contractors who range from cowboys with hammers to mega developes in Manila and the normal people in between. One assumes that if someone has a contractor's license you're going to get the finest quality work and that these workers are capable of doing whatever project they are hired to do. What elevates some contractors to a level above the rest is rational analysis of problems that may arise. The designer might be a tad dyslexic, the architect's draftsperson might inadvertantly err, materials might fall off the back of the truck, someone's toolbelt might accidently mar finished material - name your construction nightmare then analyze how the contractor reacts. Sean Kennedy never seems to derail. He takes a deep breath, discusses the options and resolves the issues, whatever they may be, in a mature, deliberate and calm manner. This is so important when you're working with a contractor. There are always surprises in renovation. Integrity should be this man's middle name. There is no blame, there is resolution and the end results are always at or above what the owner has expected. I can't tell you what a joy it is to work with Sean and his staff. They do what they're hired to do, in a timely manner, at the highest level of quality and for the amount of money that has been agreed to. This is what you expect from a contractor and this is consistently what you get from Sean Kennedy and Phollies. Hire these guys. You won't be sorry.

Phollies installed double paned windows in our property and did major dry rot repair work. Also…read moreSean's subcontractor painted the building. Everything done was five star work.

As a homeowner of less than 10 years of a new construction, we have not had the need (yet) to take…read moreon any major renovation projects. That said however we have had a variety of handyman services out to the home to keep it looking new. Some were good, while others where less than desirable. Most recently we decided to give Ebrado's a try following a friend's recommendation, and we are certainly glad we did! The best part about the experience was everything looked new and matched after completed. Unlike some of the other reviews, I will not complain about what we paid because more importantly I realize the VALUE in a job well done the first time, which is exactly what occurred. You know the old saying, you get what you pay for!

Five stars for responding so professionally when I made a really lame mistake. I had scheduled to…read moreget a quote with Ebrado but due to my time schedule already moved forward with my project. When I let them know I had meant to cancel, they were professional and accepting of my apologies. My thanks to them for their effort and sincere apologies for my mistake. I would recommend getting a quote with them and being assured of their responsiveness and professionalism.

Alder Construction did a beautiful renovation on my 100+ year-old home, and I honestly don't know…read morehow I would have gotten through the process without them. Conor and team helped me navigate every challenge as a first time renovator with so much care, patience, and experience. They helped bring modern comfort into the home, especially through a redesigned kitchen and bathroom, while still protecting the character and charm that made me love the house in the first place. They coordinated seamlessly with me, the architect, custom builders, and everyone involved, and their attention to detail still makes me happy more than three years later. The craftsmanship is excellent, and the value was great for the level of quality they delivered. Choosing the right team matters so much in a renovation. I'm still grateful I chose Alder, and I can't recommend Conor and his team highly enough.

I went through multiple iterations with my previous GC to hide speakers behind acoustical fabric…read moreand make it look good. The original builders gave up and multiple iterations with other trades failed to deliver something that looked good and were properly hiding the speakers. Eventually I got introduced to Conor and the team over at Alder construction and they immediately started to brainstorm over potential solutions and then executed on the one that we believed would solve the problems. Within a short time, the team started to execute on the plan and even when we hit a snag that the original molding was not going to cut it, Alder was able to find the original maker the molding and have everything remade like new. The end result is we have a great looking wall with speakers hidden and you can't even tell. I highly recommend Conor and his team.

11. The team is professional, efficient, and pays close attention to detail. I highly recommend…read moretheir services. 12. They are dependable and produce outstanding results. It's clear they take pride in their work. 13. Great experience working with RP Construction. Their craftsmanship and commitment to excellence truly stand out. 14. They always deliver durable, high-quality construction work while maintaining a professional attitude. 15. If you're looking for a reliable construction company that values quality and integrity, RP Construction is an excellent choice.

Quoted a relatively high price with little detail on work and parts labor required to come up with…read morethat number

I love working with Murphy Construction. Chris is amazing. I've worked with a handful of…read morecontractors and Chris is my favorite. He does very high quality work, he is detailed, a problem solver and super easy to work with. I highly recommend Murphy Construction. They do whole house remodels, new builds, small projects and commercial work.

Chris and his team did a full gut renovation for us on our home in southern Marin. He went above…read moreand beyond to make sure we were always happy with the progress and results. We love our new home and can't thank Chris and his team enough for all their hard work and great communication.

Great experience all around! After the recent storms, when it seemed like everyone was discovering…read moreleaks, 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.

The work itself was tremendous. The foreman they sent to execute on the job was very very good and…read morewe 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.