Josh is a great salesman and my confidence was never higher in his team's work than when he was…read morearound. At the end of the day, I am really happy with the quality of 90% of the work, which is why I'm giving 4 stars. I think underlying Covid-related problems caused most of the grief in our 2021 kitchen remodel: supply chain issues & illnesses causing delays that chain-reacted to stretch a 3-month timeline to 6 months, plus Josh's workload was double of normal with the same number of subs because all his 2020 jobs had been paused and came back ready to resume earlier than expected. I was accordingly understanding, but I still felt like we often got deprioritized as clients-- maybe because I wasn't calling to yell at him, like I overheard once. I almost tried to pitch my project management services to help him manage! We also had a stickler inspector who asked us to expand the scope of the initial project beyond what we budgeted or that Josh wanted to make time for (to rewire the rest of the house vs. just the kitchen). Despite (or because of) these external problems, Josh struggled with managing our expectations/communications. He knew we were first-time renovators who don't know when to ask questions vs. wait to see how it turns out. I am also a project manager in another field, so I love context and details. He seemed defensive and frustrated with us at times despite us trying to be as patient as we could be. I'm sure we weren't perfect clients, but we were trying to be really easygoing about it. Quality-wise: I love just about everything but the paint, which was sloppy in many places and in some cases peeled less than a year later (I suspect it wasn't sanded/prepped properly). I was also disappointed in the visual execution of the plumbing (it works fine), which Josh told me would not be plumbed on the exterior of the house, but was anyway. Plumbers also forgot to add an exterior water spigot but after the 3rd reminder, I gave up. The "construction cleaners" Josh hired to wrap did an okay first-pass on the dust and small debris, but it wasn't really livable until I did my own second pass, then hired another cleaner to do a third-pass deep clean. We also made the classic first-timer mistake of sending the final check before the last punch-list was ever complete. For a few months Josh kept saying "oh yeah I'll be by to take care of that next week" until we gave up and DIY'd a few finishing details and got rid of stuff the crew left behind. None of it was too complicated and it doesn't kill us to practice these skills: quarter round moulding for one wall of the floor, a couple gaps to close between cabinet and wall, capping the old sink pipe, caulking the sink fixtures, and paint touchups throughout. I hope I *never* need to do this extensive of a remodel again (at least not while I'm living in the guest room downstairs!). But if I do, because of the overall quality I would give Josh the benefit of the doubt on those extenuating circumstances.

Although we move forward with a different contractor, Josh provided competitive and quick quotes…read more He was helpful, knowledgeable, and personable; wouldn't hesitate to hire for future projects.

I own a tiny condo and just wanted to remodel my bathroom and kitchen cabinets. Almost all…read morecontractors I contacted showed little interests in taking the job, either because the project was too small or the HOA had too many rules. Andy is the only exception with a reasonable price. Even though the project seemed simple but there were several unforeseen issues during the construction. Andy's friendly team was able to get them resolved in timely fashion. I'd recommend this business.

I had an extremely complex project, a flood on two floors from a plumbing leak, covered by…read moreinsurance. Laminate and linoleum flooring, baseboards, drywall, blistered paint, kitchen cabinets, and soaked acoustical ceiling tiles had to be replaced. One contractor gave an estimate that was accepted by the insurance company, but then that contractor backed out, saying he was moving to Sacramento. Andy, head of Archeon, agreed to abide by the prior contractor's estimate. Although there were the usual delays and timing miscommunications common to every construction job, Andy and his team did an outstanding job, very high quality and within budget. His team also handled unexpected electrical and plumbing problems. They can do it all! I'm super happy with the results and highly recommend them for any size project.

Marcan Enterprise is the epitome of the deconstruction industry. Marcan Enterprise is one of the…read moreoriginal destruction contractor, they are always fair and very competitive!!! I refer anyone to use their services, because a good friend of mine used their service and it work very well!!

I have recently started a major renovation/addition project in Willow Glen and Marcan was brought…read morein by my contractor, May Construction (who I am very happy with), for the interior and exterior demolition (pics to be posted soon!). In brief, these guys are amazing. They worked with incredible efficiency and professionalism. With only four guys, the right tools, and experience, they demoed the entire interior of the house down to the studs (lath/plaster walls and ceilings and removed a chimney in the center of the house), the entire rear exterior, and removed stucco from all of the windows that are going to be replaced in just 5 days! I visited almost every day and each day I was (literally) shocked at how much progress they had made in just an 8 hour shift. What's more, they recycled a good deal of what they pulled out of the house and spent a great deal of time cleaning up every day, making sure that there was as little dust or nails/screws left behind as possible. I worked alongside them for half a day and they were very personable and their foreman, Jorge, was very communicative and helpful. All in all, I can't be happier with these guys. They are fast, professional, and genuinely pleasant. You really can't ask or get more from a Service provider.

Shaddle Construction was booked up and declined to bid, but I was impressed that they responded…read morequickly to my request. It was a small gesture, but a little bit of politeness goes along way when so many contractors just ghost on you. Thanks John!

I wish I could give 10 stars for Shaddle Construction's work on our master bathroom addition…read more Working with Shaddle Construction was like night and day in comparison to the original contractor we hired who did a horrible job. Shaddle's level of workmanship, attention to our needs, and old-fashioned customer first attitude was clear from the start. The honesty and professionalism of John Shaddle, his subcontractors and his crew were evident in every interaction we had with them. It took us almost a year to find Shaddle Construction after the debacle of the prior contractor, but it was worth the wait. John and his subcontractors figured out how to correct the innumerable errors in workmanship in the bathroom interior and the exterior stucco. The shower needed to be completely demolished and redone. Subcontractor Chris Field meticulously made sure the floor slope was correct, the walls were plumb and painstakingly measured and rechecked his measurements before cutting each tile. Chris used a laser beam and a level to check each tile he installed to make sure the tiles were even. He was patient, professional, exacting and a joy to work with. The resulting installation is absolutely beautiful. Subcontractor Armando, of Armando Plastering, fixed the exterior stucco. He is an artist who managed to match exactly the style of the original 80-year-old stucco. The crew made sure that our house was protected from any dust and debris, cleaned up daily and were respectful of our house and us. We love our new bathroom and are so grateful to Shaddle Construction for making our dream finally come to reality. Our faith in people and contractors was restored. Thank you, John!

Ricky and his team started construction on a retaining wall for us. They left a huge gaping hole in…read moreour backyard for over 4 months, allowing rain to erode the hillside and create a dangerous situation for us and our neighbors. They took $40K from us and left us with a nightmare. Ricky also took money from my neighbors and did not complete the promised work in their yard. NEVER USE THIS COMPANY.

We hired Ricky and the team at Valenz Construction in early 2023 to do a huge renovation on our…read morehouse. It involved gutting out and starting over for the entire house, as well as reconstructing one end of it from the foundation up. It was complicated by the fact that we continued to live and work from the home throughout. We can honestly say that Ricky and the team from Valenz were a genuine pleasure to work with. Their care and willingness to work with us--and around us!--at every step of the project was nothing short of remarkable. We also always felt that Ricky was treating us fairly, honestly, and profoundly honorably throughout the entire project. The careful work, flexibility, and never-ending good cheer from everyone was simply remarkable and touched us deeply. We think of it every day as we enjoy the wonderful house Ricky and everyone at Valenz Construction created for us.

I can not say anything bad about this company. I have called them to my house on 2 separate times,…read moreand both times their job has left me impressed. Their crew was great to work with, and they , as well as Sam listened to my concerns. I will have another project for him and I plan on calling him for that. The shotcrete wall looks great, and the stamped concrete looks even better , and with the rain its great for my parents safety. Thanks guys for a job well done. Ana P.

I have already detailed my experiences with SDW, but have since been contacted by others and…read morerealize I emerged relatively unscathed! I assume Sam dismisses my remarks, if asked, but what could account for a five week project taking 13 months, ending Feb. 2024? A few delays were due to weather, but most were because no one was assigned to work here for long stretches of time. I'm writing another review to explain that the frustration and stress experienced during the build persist with issues that arise afterward. Part of my project entailed a new sewer line and ejection pump. Although there were no operational concerns, I saw some worrying signs indicating there might be a problem going forward. I contacted Sam on 1/16. After some delayed and vague responses, he agreed to come on the 23rd at 5. He arrived at 6:40 when it was dark, and checked the sewer by listening and seeing no seepage. He sent his plumber the next day, who did the same. They couldn't figure it out, but I continued to see suspicious activity (muddy surround, liquid on top of the tank, and evidence of spurting water against the adjacent fence), and wrote him again on 2/2. For the next 3 plus weeks he mostly ignored me, but eventually stated the issue was beyond his expertise, he had found a specialist, and asked for my schedule to set an appointment. This happened twice, with no result. I finally gave up, found my own plumber, who removed the lid of the tank (what a concept!), saw the problem, and fixed it on 2/25/2025. Since he had stressed his dedication to servicing his clients and made a show of doing it, I paid the bill, and asked for reimbursement. He liked the outcome, didn't mention the money, and didn't send it, even after a second request. It was a whopping $225! While here, he also said what was needed was to replace the dirt surrounding the pump with drainage rocks, which he'd do. Of course he hasn't, but I'll include that in my attempts to get full resolution through official means. I was lucky. My ADU is occupied and in the almost 6 weeks of inactivity, nothing broke nor were my tenants inconvenienced. But I lost a lot of time in seriously addressing the problem because of his false assurances, gambling with the outcome. He's got the talk part down, when he responds, including what can only be construed sometimes as deliberate lies. But he often doesn't follow through. My experience during the build prepared me for non-compliance, so I've asked him several times for purchase and warranty info for big ticket items. If he won't address problems, I don't have what I need to proceed on my own. He's always said he'd get the documentation right away, but I've never received what I've repeatedly asked for. Sam disrespects his clients. He doesn't care about you once he has a signed contract and money. If no one shows up, or issues with the work arise, and you need to contact him, he typically ignores you, which is a very difficult tactic to deal with successfully. If he does answer, he might say anything to allay your anxieties, even untruths, because he needs to get you off his back. You don't deal with people in the same way so you accept his answers. When you finally realize how long your concerns have been allowed to fester, despite the energy you've expended, it's mind blowing. Once SDW starts the job, it's difficult for you to extricate yourself since other contractors don't want to be saddled with someone else's work and issues. Understand that his actions, mostly inaction, are often contractually illegal, unprofessional, and unacceptable. Be warned!

This guy was doing work down the street from us, and has had a jackhammer running constantly for…read moretwo days. The noise is awful and nonstop. It made us wonder if his jackhammer is too small, or if he is cutting corners by using only a single crewmember with a jackhammer, or whether jackhammering was even the best solution. (Maybe he could have used a bobcat?) When I called him to inquire about when he'd be finished and whether his approach was the fastest way to get the job done, he had a really bad attitude; which is what other yelpers have described in their reviews. Mr. Allen is certainly not someone we'd ever want to work with.

I had a major problem with a leaky shower in a rental house I own -- the shower had been leaking…read morefor quite a while and the damage was rather extensive. Robert of RC Allen Construction gave me an extremely competitive bid for the job and was able to get the job done in a timely manner and not overly disrupt the tenant (who was already disrupted living without a shower). The work was done timely, on budget and I have a very happy tenant. Overall I'm extremely pleased and would highly recommend Robert for any work necessary.

Nightmare: Waking up after a night of wind & rain to a…read morepuddle of water in the corner of the kitchen floor. Scan up, see old, now unused vent from previous gas stove drip, drip, dripping from the ceiling. Remember that we are no longer renters and can't just call the landlord and be done with it. Panic. Dreams of fluffy bunnies & yellow flowers: Call Larry, whom we'd just consulted regarding other minor repairs. The rain stopped that day, so Larry zipped over same day while we were at work, climbed up on top of our roof and determined that not only is our roof in impeccable shape, but that the leak was a very simple fix: change out the vent stacks on top to be "high wind" tolerant. Sigh. Dark chocolates, & sparkling alpine lakes: All told, we've had Larry power wash our outside stairs & reseal them, replace a strip of wood outside of a window, & replace those vent covers on the roof. Throughout the process, Larry appeared quite knowledgeable & offered fair prices. Furthermore, he dissuaded us from other repairs after investigating and finding them unwarranted. May your dreams be filled with bunnies and flowers and chocolates and beautiful lakes.

Wow! I'm so impressed…read more Larry was hired by the building to replace the funky carpeted hallways in the corridors and also to power wash, stain, and refinish the deck off both of our bedrooms. Larry and his crew were always friendly and smiling while hard at work. The crew was so nice they even carted my groceries out of the elevator when I came home early one afternoon and they were finishing up the slate floors. They have done an excellent job. Very efficient high quality work. I hardly heard a peep while they were in the building. Hire Larry at Paragon Management Consulting for your next project-even if it's a simple one. You won't be disappointed. . .