With our travel plans were interrupted in 2020, we decided it would be a good time to remodel our…read morekitchen. We were 18 years overdue for the project. I found East Bay Cabinets on Yelp, read favourable reviews and saw the photos posted here and on the website. A bonus was that the shop is less than two miles from our home. Hubby and I made an appointment with Vinny at his shop. After our initial meeting, we knew right then we wanted him to be part of our remodel. We put down a nominal deposit to get on his calendar. He had one or two projects ahead of us and it was a few months wait, but worth it. In the meantime, I did several drafts sketching and designing out my kitchen (yay for graph paper and coloured pencils!). So come Spring 2021, Vinny contacted us and we were pretty much ready. There were a few design issues he pointed out that we modified to be more practical. When it came to choosing the material, we opted for raw cherry. I had it in my head to do an oil finish for the cabinet and drawer fronts that would give it a particular look. Vinny is a true craftsman with an eye for detail. His workmanship is impeccable, exact and beautiful. He was very accommodating with the quirks of our appliance choices. We bought an integrated dishwasher and he was concerned the "knock" feature would not work through the wood (it worked perfectly). We also had a pipe chase behind the pantry cabinet so we could run a vent pipe from the furnace to the upstairs level, as well as a toe kick vacuum to sweep the floor (we installed a whole house system). He also had the challenge of installing into a house where ALL the walls are out of plumb, not a single right angle ANYWHERE. Marbles roll around on the floor but stay put on the countertops because the cabinets are dead nuts level. Vinny gives his full attention when he is on your project. I felt guilty bugging him with questions and learned to just text him or send all my questions in an email. It worked out better for us, better for him. He had great ideas that we incorporated while I countered with some crazy ones that we quickly put aside. It has pretty much a year since the install and I absolutely love my kitchen and how it is all (still!) coming together. I would highly recommend Vinny in a heartbeat. We have another project in mind and looking forward to working with him in the future.

We were looking into factory kitchen cabinets but discovered that using standard sizes for our 70…read moreyear old kitchen would require us to have our back door moved a few inches. The cost of moving the door was about as much as the price difference between factory and custom; and going custom really opened up a whole new level of options for materials, finishes and maximizing our space. We then considered one of those smaller custom cabinet factories in Oregon, but we wanted a local cabinetmaker who could see our project, make his own measurements, adjust the plans as things changed (and they did!), offer suggestions, and keep us from making any costly mistakes. It's also good to have a local cabinetmaker who can look at your finished walls before installation, with a fresh set of eyes, and validate that the walls are square and plumb, and all of the electrical, plumbing and ductwork are exactly where they should be. Vinny was one of only two cabinetmakers we'd visited, and I was sold; his shop was very clean and organized, his joinery was the tightest and cleanest that I've ever seen, his attention to detail is obvious with the spacing of every screw and nail, each project was neatly organized and sequestered from every other project, and his work combines decades of experience with the most modern and reliable hardware- like a servo operated trash and recycling drawer. Vinny was thorough and responsive with emails and estimates, his work was completed ahead of time and waiting for our other contractors to catch up. Vinny has probably built hundreds of kitchens over the years and has great instincts on what sort of kitchen would compliment the rest of your architecture and what's trendy vs what will give lasting value; he made great suggestions along the way which my wife sees with the clarity of hindsight as spot on. We also chose to have Vinny install our kitchen; the cabinets arrived wrapped in blankets and numbered, he is the most organized tradesman that I've ever worked with in 30 years- he arrived with everything he needed from the large tools right down to totes with all of the tiny hardware and even the smallest compressor I've ever seen for driving his tiny little finishing nails. Vinny prefers to do all of his most detailed work all by himself, methodically and with an unbroken train of thought, and I think this allows him to achieve a remarkable consistency that would be impossible if he delegated to a shop full of helpers. We've had the new kitchen for about 6 months now, and I'm still impressed with Vinny's work. The cherry cabinets have a clear finish that has a consistent luster, the grain is well matched from drawer to drawer, there's an iridescence/ chatoyance that shines through the grain as the sun makes its way across the kitchen; and beyond the aesthetics, I was impressed with the assembly of the cabinet boxes which were strong, rigid, and lined up perfectly. I've measured all cabinet doors and drawer fronts and all I could find is one door that may be a fraction of a millimeter wider than the other one. I'm also impressed that we have the drawers and pantry very heavily loaded but everything closes smoothly and gently. It's also worth mentioning, by contrast, that we did get a bathroom vanity from a small factory in Oregon- we couldn't go wrong in ordering a 48" vanity. We did save $500, but we had to assemble it ourselves, it required driving self tapping hardware into veneered flakeboard, all of the drawers and doors needed adjustment and tweaking, the drawer closing hardware seems a bit clunky, the wood grain isn't as well matched, and the finish just doesn't have the same luster, so we are of course all the happier that we went with Vinny for the kitchen!

Working with elegant stone and cabinets was so easy. I was worried something would go wrong, like…read morethey would cancel and adjust date, or would take lo ger than they said. But no. From beginning to end we t smoothly. We hot counter top, backslash and new sink done in 8 hours, 2 guys did all the work. It looks great, love it and would recommend.

We just redid our kitchen and our contractor sent us to Elegant Stone and Cabinets for our cabinets…read moreand countertops. Kira helped us pick out the cabinets, counter, sink, handles and she did an excellent design of our kitchen. The kitchen turned so beautiful and we are enjoying it so much! Thanks to Elegant Stone!!!!

I'm a full year late to review this company. They'd get five stars except for mistakes on my part…read more I didn't price-shop before going with them for a shower remodel so I'll never feel sure that I got a good price; that's on me. Also, I selected a shower wall design that I don't like; despite having seen pictures and an actual physical sample, I'm disappointed every time I look at it. Also, they took great care to put tarps down to protect my old, grubby stair carpet but I didn't ask them to be careful of the bathroom floor, my favorite in the house; my house cleaner made it look good as new once they finished. That said, they designed it exactly to my specs, did the work quickly, even accommodating a delay on my part, and gave me a result that I'm pleased with every time I shower. I had the tub spout moved toward the back of the shower so it wouldn't be in somebody's back if they sat in that end of the tub. The crew boss said he might recommend that to future customers (but I'd suggest moving it toward the front). The shower head was offset to the front to help prevent water spraying out. The extra plumbing was expertly done. I don't use the shower seat but I may need it in future. and it can serve as a table while using the tub. Two grab bars and a non-slip tub bottom mean I feel very safe at age 77. Everything is scaled to my 6'3" height without putting it out of reach of future owners and possible children. The corner shower caddy is within reach while standing or sitting in the tub. I enjoy it every time I use it except for my mistakes as noted.

Steve Grant was awesome. Very professional, timely, thorough and personable. The crew that did the…read morework cleaned up everyday before leaving. My new shower is lovely!

Very satisfied with the work done, it was a clean work and they made it look as seamless as…read morepossible to the two rooms as if it had always been there. Really liked the communication by email, phone call and text, very informative and clear. Definitely recommend for any home project.

I'm usually a budget DIY person, so this is the first remodel project I've done with a real…read morecontractor. Small bathroom remodel. I chose these guys based on price + professionalism + their ability to see that I wanted something a bit more creative and custom than what is typical and willingness to make it happen and/or negotiate what we COULD do to get as close as possible but still fit my budget. (an important trait that the others that bid didn't quite get). The city inspectors were brutally picky and it took extra steps to get approval and I'm just glad these guys were patient and knew what to do. I'm in condo with tight rules and they handle it with grace. They've minimized dust and disturbance, kept me updated, quick clear communications, etc. We're only half way through, but I've been so impressed I had to write this and will post pics and a follow up on completion.

I hired Eduardo about three years ago to remodel two bathrooms at the same time. He and team were…read morefriendly and the finished appearance looked good, but unfortunately one bathroom developed a hidden moisture problem that has now required full remediation and reconstruction (thousands of dollars worth of repair) When I opened the wall, I discovered that the exterior bathroom wall had old insulation, old vapor paper, and no proper moisture management behind the new drywall. This created a condensation trap in winter that eventually led to mold inside the wall cavity and peeling paint on the surface. The other bathroom--built at the same time--did not have this issue, which is what helped us figure out that this was not a house-wide moisture problem, but instead a wall-assembly oversight specific to that remodel. To be clear: I'm not questioning their friendliness or effort, but proper bathroom remodeling requires evaluating insulation, vapor control, and the condition of exterior walls during demo, especially when replacing drywall on an exterior-facing wall. That step didn't happen here, and it ultimately created a significant expense and inconvenience down the road. I've removed my initial positive review because, while the bathrooms looked nice on day one, this kind of behind-the-wall oversight matters. I hope the company takes this as constructive feedback for future projects. Customers should make sure that insulation, vapor strategy, and exterior-wall conditions are verified when remodeling a bathroom - especially one with drywall on an outside-facing wall.

I've known Eduardo and the team at E&E General Construction for about 10 years now, and I'm happy…read moreto write this review because I truly believe they make life easier. They've become an integral part of both our home and business improvements. Eduardo started with handyman work, and we quickly trusted his team with a full bathroom remodel. Years later, they transformed our kitchen into a beautiful space we love, all while following our design vision. Over the years, they've handled everything from minor repairs to urgent fixes at a mixed-use building we own. Most recently, they took on a major project--converting our two-car garage into a fantastic ADU and building a one-bedroom apartment above it. Their craftsmanship, dependability, smart problem-solving, and fair pricing are top-notch. Whether it's a large remodel or an urgent repair, they are our trusted team. I can't say enough good things about Eduardo--you'll love working with them.

We cannot say enough about Sebastian , the quality of his work, professionalism, responsiveness and…read morepatience. If you are looking for a general contractor who takes pride in his work and wants the best outcome for you, then he is your person. He is thoughtful and is a problem solver - all the things you want in a partnership when it comes to complex construction projects and dealing with City permits and public works. I highly recommend him, especially if you are thinking about an additional dwelling unit (ADU) or casita for your home. I will be hiring Sebastian for any future work we need for our home.

We just finished a (primary) bathroom remodeling job with Sebastian and are very, very pleased! Our…read morenew bathroom turned out great. He and his crew were fantastic: they were very punctual and respectful of our home and our three cats, and were masked the entire time during the COVID-time construction job; they did beautiful work; and they gladly worked to accommodate any changes we came up with. Sebastian had many excellent suggestions and offered advice when we needed it for any design and building issues that cropped up, both large and small. Unlike other contractors who I reached out to, who either didn't call me back or were all booked up for over a year, Sebastian was very responsive, and his schedule worked out perfectly for us. He was very responsive throughout the project as well, and our communication was easy. He also helped us with ordering the fixtures and trim pieces, and his online billing management system was clear and professional. We just finished this big job, but are eager to start work on another house project with Sebastian as soon as we can!

I called this company and spoke to a guy named Damon who asked me to text him photos of the project…read moreI had in mind as well as a diagram with measurements. I did that. In fact, on the call he said I could text or email him and I asked specifically which mode he preferred - he said that text would get the fastest response. So I texted. No response. Called a couple times. No reply. This place has either closed or has awful customer service and communication. I'm grateful that I didn't spend long on this company but I still wish I could get my time and energy back spent schmoozing this guy who would end up ghosting me Edit: I got a notification 35 minutes after posting this review that he commented and I couldn't be happier that I left one star. Bro wrote an actual essay on yelp instead of doing good business

I contacted Damon about a complete kitchen gut and remodel, but he refused to come in person for a…read morequote. He asked me instead to measure for cabinets and countertop dimensions. No, that's the GC's job. For a ~$100K project, that's extremely unprofessional and I would never hire a GC that starts by de-prioritizing my project and delegating work to me. I have interviewed a dozen GCs for multiple projects over the last year and never had anyone refuse a site visit. The pictures posted by this business give the impression that they do major remodels, but the reviews indicate that they seem to specialize in small handyman-type jobs and do well at those. Most of the Yelp reviews describe minor plumbing repairs like replacing faucets or toilets or small partial room projects.

Tanya was a breeze to work with. From the beginning to end she was responsive and communicative…read more She really listened to our needs and put together our dream kitchen the cabinets are gorgeous and we are beyond pleased with the outcome!

We went to the show room and Tanya quickly started helping us figure out some options and ideas for…read moreour kitchen project. She has good suggestions but is not pushy so we ended up moving forward with a design proposal. She made some nice 3d renderings which was helpful to visualize our choices. We got the ball rolling and everything happened in a timely manner. We are very happy with our new beautiful kitchen and I would recommend to see Tanya for your kitchen remodel!