I'm a retired builder/remodeler. Over the years I've worked with many subcontractors from all the…read moretrades and none have been easier to work with, more professional or have produced more impressive results than Efren and his team at Bay Countertops. Tobee runs an efficient installation and shares many helpful insights. The office staff makes every effort to work with your schedule. And I still marvel at the way the cutters have matched the veins in my quartz countertops. The showroom is well designed without being overwhelming, and is just a short drive over the Richmond Bridge from Marin to the Marina Bay Parkway exit off of 580.

I had a great experience with Bay Countertops. The owner, Efren showed up exactly when he said he…read morewould for the consult and estimate. He was efficient and detail oriented while taking the template for my countertops, and the turnaround time for install was exactly as promised. A week later Tobee and Enrique showed up, walked me through the process, and after I answered a couple questions they had the countertop in and looking great. Overall I would highly recommend them and I will definitely use them again in the future.

I received 4 quotes for stone installation for our kitchen renovation. This included waterfall and…read morebacksplashes (including one tall panel up the wall). Mokastile was very easy to communicate with and prompt with their quote. Note that they seem to be the same company or partners with Specially Stone. The breakdown: - 1 company was at $14.5K. - Mokastile and another company were at $11-12K. - 1 company was at $9K. We selected this company and were happy with the job they did.

Felipe and his team are top notch. They installed marble counters, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace…read moresurround, and faced another fireplace with six large slabs of Calacatta marble. Excellent quality work at prices nearly half of other quotes we received. We are very happy with Mokastile and would not hesitate to use them again for any stonework.

Custom Stone did an amazing job replacing all of our kitchen countertops. Perfect execution,…read morecontagious attention to detail and a great price. No mess and no inconvenience. The demo work was done on Thursday, the installation on Friday and we had a stunning, fully functional kitchen that evening. We will choose them again when the time comes to remodel our bathrooms - no question about this.

We are the owners and designers of a nearly 4,000 square foot high-end home in Marin County for…read morewhich we recently completed new construction. We hired a general contractor and agreed to use all of their selected subcontractors except for a small subset we insisted on selecting ourselves, including Custom Stone. Custom Stone came highly recommended by multiple stone suppliers and other fabricators in the Bay Area. The scope of our stone installation was large and it was critically important that we select a fabricator who had experience with higher-end homes and highest-quality installations. Our scope included a master bathroom consisting of a double vanity, an 8' tall all-slab master shower and an undermounted roman master bathtub; a large kitchen with multiple stone surfaces including a 12' x 9' island; two guest bathrooms with marble slab vanities; a guest bathroom all-slab shower; an all-slab marble surround and hearth for a 42" fireplace; a custom designed and constructed semi-precious slab backlit bar; and an outdoor BBQ counter with Neolith. At the outset of the project, Custom Stone joined us during trips to various stone yards, advised us on the considerations of different materials, and helped us to obtain the most competitive pricing with their relationships. During the fabrication process, Custom Stone sent us multiple detailed design mock-ups and welcomed us to participate in the process. They recently invested in state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and technology that enables Contractors and Owners to see exactly what output they can expect, and to efficiently and flexibly provide input into the design and configuration decisions. For example, their new 3-D Laser measuring system and real-time digital vein-matching software allowed us to approve our slab layout before the fabrication started. Custom Stone's CNC waterjet cutting machine enabled exceptionally precise cuts on the material that we didn't find possible with other fabrication firms, allowing Custom Stone to produce the highest-quality end products for our project. Custom Stone's work is uncontestably one of the highlights of the new home and has significantly enhanced its aesthetic and value. We cannot speak highly enough of their work and the process of working with them. They worked and collaborated well with other trades/subcontractors, offered up creative solutions and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to quality. When we were selecting our stone subcontractor, we considered five (5) criteria in the following stack-ranked order: (1) precision in design and craftsmanship, and attention to detail; (2) knowledge of products/materials; (3) design skill in assembling pieces to create contiguous and less visible seams; (4) use of current technology and tools; and (5) reliable and on schedule. Custom Stone achieved the highest marks across all five criteria. We would certainly recommend and hire them again for whatever scope project we consider in the future.

Amazing work from Elite Custom Cabinetry. My spouse and I decided to build a faux built-in library…read morein our house and after assembling the bookcases and securing them to the wall, we realized we are in a bit over our head. After a quick Yelp search, we came across Elite Custom Cabinetry and Fidel was able to see what was already done and listened to what I wanted to do. He quickly understood what was needed, listened for any design input, even provided some options with regards to trim styles to be installed in between each bookcase. On the day of installation, just a few hours went by and the crown molding, various pieces of trim, and nearly perfectly matching baseboards were installed. Lots of little bits here and there were considered to truely give the appearance of a built-in library. The work was perfect, especially given where the starting line was. When the work was done, their clean up was so good, not a piece of dust was left behind. On top of everything, pricing was very reasonable. For the work that was done, the cost was very fair. I would not hesitate recommending this company to anyone looking to complete a bookshelf/library project. I am sure they do other types of work but as far as libraries go, nothing but fantastic work.

Elite did a great job of taking our crazy idea for a custom library built in with a day bed and…read moremaking it beautiful. They were easy to work with, responsive, under promised and over performed. We are very happy with the attention to detail and the installation team that went above and beyond to make the tweaks we asked for and a great final result.

Cesar was great! He navigated all the challenges that come with installation. He also helped me…read morereturn a countertop that was incorrect and advised me in the correct thickness and type to buy, which made a HUGE difference. I'm very detail oriented and Cesar was able to match that effort which I appreciate Overall I believe pricing was fair and reasonable and I asked if he can come back to do my other countertops if he's available. Many people that see the countertop say they really liked it Thank you!

I was in the market for a countertop installer for a Taj Mahal quartzite project in my kitchen and…read moregot quotes from several contractors in the area. Cesar Garcia stood out immediately. He was by far the most responsive - quick to answer calls, prompt with follow-ups, and genuinely easy to communicate with throughout the whole process. His quote was the most competitive I received. He was flexible and willing to accommodate my specific installation needs. Unfortunately, due to circumstances on my end completely unrelated to Cesar or his work, I was unable to move forward with him for this particular project - and I genuinely regret that. He was professional, personable, and gave me every reason to trust him and his work. If you are looking for a countertop installer who is reliable, fairly priced, and will actually pick up the phone - look no further. I would not hesitate to call him again for a future project and recommend him without any reservation to anyone in the market for countertop work.

Quality, service and COMMUNICATION! First off their communication was amazing. Their pricing is…read morecompetitive and their works quality is awesome! One stop shop. Installed the sink, faucet and plumbing. Quick and efficient. Demo and templates one day, install one day. Would absolutely recommend them and when we remodel our downstairs bathroom they will absolutely be the first company I call.

Avoid for Large Projects - Poor Communication, Costly Mistakes, and Delays…read more I would not hire R&A Stone and Tile unless you are a contractor yourself and can monitor the job 24/7. They may be fine for small tiling jobs, or a cheap kitchen flip that you don't care about the quality but anything beyond that is a mistake. Project Experience: -Disorganized & Poor Communication: Ruben, the contractor, constantly miscommunicated with his crew, leading to errors and wasted time. The crew speaks limited English, and Ruben failed to properly relay instructions. -Constant Rescheduling & Delays: The project was plagued with intentional delays because they were trying to juggle randoms crew members to the job site. They do not have a dedicated crew. To keep the job moving, I had to step in and install my stove hood myself. Quality of Work: -Minimal Supervision & Costly Mistakes: Ruben was only on-site for 30 minutes to an hour a day. The crew made frequent errors, wasted materials, and ultimately cost me an extra $5,000 in materials. Unprofessional Workmanship: -A crew member (Adrian) improperly used self-leveling, causing mortar to seep through walls and doors. -The same worker almost set my kitchen on fire due to incorrect wiring. -A junior crew member (Manuel) threw away new materials, further increasing costs. -My husband and I had to redo the wall texture they applied because it was done so poorly. -The countertop was improperly installed (by Victor), leading to a post-installation crack. The contractor promised to fix it but was a no-show, wasting an entire day of our time. -The dishwasher was incorrectly installed (Ricardo), requiring my husband to take a day off to reinstall it. Material Pricing & Usage: The contractor ordered materials on my behalf, but the pricing changed and was increased without transparency. The crew also took materials I paid for to use on other job sites. Also on two occasions, we had to order more tiles at 3x the cost because all the measurements were incorrect. Other Issues: -The crew trashed and clogged our bathroom toilet. They denied responsibility until I installed a camera--only then did the issue stop. -Never reimbursed or refunded for damages and extra expenses. Final Verdict: Ruben is a nice guy and means well, but his company is not equipped for big jobs (over $10K). If you have a small bathroom tile job, they might be fine, but anything beyond that--find a better contractor. We rushed to finish the project just to be done with them, and in hindsight, we should have hired someone else from the start. Do not make the same mistake we did. 2/5 - Would not recommend for major home renovations. Recommend for small jobs only.

Salvador and his team did an AMAZING job installing our quartz countertops, backsplash, and…read morepeninsula waterfall in our new kitchen. They alway arrived on time, communicated every step of the project, and were very detail oriented. They take pride in their work and it shows via their craftsmanship. I worked closely with Julio and Salvador throughout the process and we are so happy with the final result. I would 100% recommend this company. Everything was perfect from start to finish.

Salvador and his team did an excellent job on the quartzite counter install for our kitchen…read moreremodel. He was very responsive and very detailed. Walked us through the template process and how all cuts would be fit together. Very pleased with the end result. Would definitely recommend!