From start to finish Silva made us feel like we were in good hands. They went above and beyond in all communication, execution etc. Their contract was thorough and left no surprises which was helpful in planning such an investment. We couldn't be happier with the fit and finish of our beautiful and functional kitchen, living, dining and entryway now. read more

Silva Construction team did a great job on our deck! Not a big project but done professionally with attention to detail and care. Thank you! read more

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I think you have to go into any major renovation with the understanding that there are going to be issues here and there throughout the process. The real question is: how does your contractor handle the issues as they come up? We started the process of our kitchen remodel with a meeting with Sean Silva. He was by far the most invested in what our goals were compared to the other contractors we spoke with. As the project got booked, he did an in-person handoff to Jim Wright, who would be our project manager from start to finish. Jim is the consummate professional. He would communicate with us openly with schedules and plans, and he always did so professionally. He developed a great rapport with our child during the process too. He always listened to our requests and made great recommendations based on his experience. You can tell he's super hands on, even though there are a number of sub-contractors throughout the process. He respected the space and was true to his word in terms of organization and cleanliness. A quick shout out to Ann Marie from Lazy Susan designs who helped us design the space and order the cabinets and tile/countertops. She was also super invested in the process and provided great feedback. As mentioned, there were a number of issues including a minor flood when one of the painters made a mistake. This happened on a holiday weekend, but Jim was able to get someone on-site within an hour to do a full cleanup and when construction resumed after the holiday, they fully corrected the issue. There were a few other issues on which I wont go into detail here, but the take-away is that Jim and SCC were able to satisfy our concerns when they cropped up. At every step of the way, we felt that Jim and company were committed to doing the process correctly, even if it meant extra cost and time. The word that comes to mind is "integrity". We intend to work with SCC for future renovation projects. read more

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I would highly recommend Silva Custom Construction. We completed our kitchen remodel in January 2025. We love it and we get so many compliments. Jim, our project manager, was amazing. He made sure we were happy and that we got what we wanted and paid for. He made the process easy for us. He was always available for any questions or concerns we had during the project. We would definitely work with them again. read more

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The Silva team were exceptional partners from the beginning to the end. We completed a major home remodel - added two bathrooms, redone kitchen, flooring, etc - with them. Shannon's design partnership helped us think of beautiful ways to make our goals come to life - she was patient, thoughtful and brought great ideas to us. Our project manager, Jim, was exceptional - kept the project moving, was very responsive and made sure we felt part of any important decision. Project was complete on time and within our financial plan. We are very pleased with the final remodel and couldn't recommend Silva more highly. read more

We've remodeled most of our home with Silva Custom Construction, and we're extremely Happy. We're not stopping yet. We've completed 3 bathrooms, living room, family room, and laundry room. Next--the kitchen! Sean and team are amazing and we highly recommend them! Tom V Morgan Hill. read more

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We recently used SCC for a primary bathroom to the studs remodel. We are thrilled with the results. Everything from Sean's initial contact providing a step-by-step overview to Shannon's awesome design ideas went according to plan. Jim Wright was our project manager and provided great insight into daily management of the various subs, his frequent on site supervision of the subs made things flow smoothly. Jim also provided independent ideas that were incorporated into all phases of the remodel. His attention to detail built our confidence even more. We now have radiant heated floors, a curb-less shower entry, custom cabinets and fabulous tile work all because we chose Silva Custom Construction. We highly recommend them! read more

We are very happy with the work done by Silva Custom Construction. The project involved adding a 400 sq ft master bedroom suite on top of garage. From start to finish, they exceeded my expectations in every way. The team was professional and highly skilled, ensuring that my project was completed on time and within budget. The communication throughout the process was exceptional. Project Manager Jason kept me updated every step of the way, addressing any concerns I had promptly. I was particularly impressed with their attention to detail and commitment to quality. They gave excellent suggestions on getting high quality finish supplies. The design and architecture was done by a different company, and there were flaws in that. However Silva Custom Construction handled all the interactions with the design company, and I did not have to worry about that at all. The project was completed with minimal disruption, and the site was always kept clean and organized. We lived in the house during the entire construction period. But we were not inconvenienced at all. I couldn't be happier with the final result - everything looks exactly as I envisioned. I highly recommend Silva Custom Construction for anyone looking for reliable construction services. read more

The team at Silva did a fantastic job on our kitchen, as well as a few other 'minor' odds and ends: a new roof, a 160sq ft addition, new patio steps, and new doors and casings for the entire house. They were patient and quick to respond whenever we had questions or issues, and their commitment to perfection has transformed our outdated ranch house into a beautiful, bespoke home that we never want to leave. Thank you Sean, Shannon, Jason, Ray, and everyone else who worked on our house! You did an amazing job and we won't hesitate to work with you again in the future. read more

We had the wonderful pleasure of working with Sean on our big home remodeling project last year, which included moving/building a whole new kitchen, 3 new bathrooms, and redoing all interior finishes such as flooring, closets, paints and most windows/doors. Although it's our first project, we had an incredible experience overall and have been enjoying our house for almost a full year now with no major issues. During the bidding phase, Sean was very helpful in explaining to us the permitting process and how to plan/schedule material ordering and finishes decision to keep the project on time. Out of all of the general contractors we talked to, we felt that Sean was the most honest and clear in terms of how he approaches the work, which made us felt more at ease. During the project itself, we worked closely with the project manager Jason, who was incredibly helpful in teaching us about all aspects of how houses are constructed, how various construction processes like framing, electrical & plumbing work, and various trade-offs between finish selections and costs. I learned so much about houses work from him! In addition, Jason was great at planning ahead in terms of scheduling inspections and ordering materials. Although our architect took way too long to finish up the initial plans, the actual remodeling process (after our permit was granted) was pretty much right on time. We also especially liked that Jason gave us very honest opinions on our materials selection and, more than once, guided us away from making poor design decisions such as selecting wood stains that are not too yellow and paint sheens that are not too shiny for the ceiling. Being first time homeowners, we had no idea how to think about these things! Finally, we very much appreciated Sean's integrity and continual support even after the project has been completed. When some workers accidentally removed our front window, which was supposed to stay, he ordered us a brand new one free of charge and had it installed without adding additional delays to the project timeline. Throughout this past year, Jason has also dropped by a few times to help us address some minor paint / floor issues that came up as the house settled in. We definitely look forward to potentially working with Sean and co again on future home projects! read more

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If we could give Silva Custom Construction 10 stars, we'd do it. We've done several remodels, and these guys are the gold standard in general contractors. They run an incredibly tight ship with someone here working almost every single day, and they finished on the schedule that they set out from the beginning. Their subcontractors are also incredible, extremely professional and pleasant to work with. All remodels come with hiccups or changes in the original plan, and the Silva team always found a quick resolution to keep our project on task. A huge thanks for the incredible and highly detailed outcome goes to our Project manages, Joe and Jim. They were extremely helpful, creative and fantastic to work with. As long any changes we requested last met met code requirements and their quality standards, they would tell us they would do it however WE wanted it. They also have the entire job schedule posted on an online tool that we had access to, which allowed us to make plans to coordinate other, non-construction elements around what was happening on site (ie. furniture delivery). They also communicated with us each day on who would be there the next. Sean Silva and his entire team are fully committed to a very high level of quality, and do everything possible make the project go efficiently, seamlessly and smoothly. I will hire Sean Silva and his team for all of our remodels going forward. I can't say enough GREAT things about our experience with them. read more

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We had a pretty extensive project (3 rooms) that I think was a bit more complicated than the standard projects you see on Silva's page, mainly because the spaces are so small so there was not much margin for error (compared to the giant kitchens or master baths you see with plenty of empty space). Despite this, Shannon and Jim did a great job planning everything and working with us to make sure we were ok with placement of outlets, plumbing, etc. and making modifications when necessary. When it came time to do the trim/wainscoting, Sean even came out himself and stenciled the layout on the wall based on our input. I also want to recognize the excellent work of Chino, Luis, and Gonzalo, who then installed all the paneling/wainscoting, new doors, and trim: because they don't sub-contract their trim/carpentry work, I think these guys are pretty oversubscribed, and they even came in on Saturdays to get the job finished as quickly as possible, which we appreciated. Another thing I appreciate was the willingness to accept so many change orders beyond the original scope of the project. Since all the walls were ripped open we decided it would be best to move our furnace to the attic, reroute some gas lines etc., convert the original furnace location to a closet, and Silva was able to accommodate. I also appreciated that Jim diligently went through my "finishing up the project to-do list" and made sure every little detail was taken care of. The only minor criticism I have is that the work areas could have been kept a lot cleaner. I think the problem is that Jim had a new assistant who was supposed to sweep up every day, collect trash, etc. but it just didn't happen. As one example, there was plastic put up to protect one section of the house from dust. It fell down at one point and wasn't put back up, so there was quite some cleaning we had to do after the project concluded. I know Jim would have resolved this if I bugged him about it every day, but I know he was super busy with many other projects and didn't have time to babysit somebody. But, again, this is a pretty minor, if annoying issue, and I know with any construction project it's hard to always keep the workspace clean. The bottom line is that Silva provides quality work and can execute even the most complex jobs reliably. I would use them again. read more

Sean and his team are currently in the midst of remodeling our entire home in Willow Glen and adding an addition. We are about a month in and it's really amazing how wonderful and seamless the entire process has been for us. We had interviewed about a dozen contractors and Sean really blew us away with how much he put us at ease and how much he genuinely seemed to care about our project and our needs as potential clients. We also had the opportunity to see other projects his team had done and talk to previous clients...the work was beautiful and the previous clients gave us glowing reviews. Everyone we have communicated with from the company has been so friendly and very responsive. Our project manager, Rick, is absolutely amazing, and the team is making incredible progress already! The entire crew has taken such care to clean up every day and be very respectful to our home and our neighbors. In addition to the pictures that they post every day (they have an app to track progress!) our neighbors have been sending us pictures and telling us how impressed they are with the company. I'm excited to see how the next several months progress! read more

We've used Silva Construction on several projects over the past 12 years that we've lived in Morgan Hill. My first experience with Sean and his crew was a bathroom remodel for the church we were attending and for which I managed facilities, and they did an incredible job on time and on budget. They were very helpful in the design phase helping us to accomplish our vision while saving costs. I was so impressed that I hired them to build a pergola over an outdoor kitchen at our home, and again they did an excellent job, and we consistently receive compliments on that structure and space. Our latest project with Silva Construction was to repair some dry-rot on our exterior siding, open up our front porches, and paint the entire exterior. Once again, they exceeded our expectations. They have excellent communication, do what they say they'll do, and have been a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend them! read more

Sean and his crew re-did my entire upper floor, which included a kitchen, great room and hard wood floors. They also installed new Milgard windows and doors throughout my home. Sean was always available for contact before/after the construction projects. His prices were great, well explained and his crew were polite and professional. Most importantly, Sean finished all his projects within budget and his projected completion date. When money allows, I will definitely hire Silva Construction again. read more

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Great service and have a wide range of services from pavers to concrete to turf. I have used them on several jobs and they were fast, on time, and did quality work. Great for redesign of my backyard from start to finish. We only needed one contractor for the whole process. read more

We had a positive experience working with Silva Custom Construction on our kitchen & living room remodel. Our project went smoothly and on schedule. This was primarily due to our project manager, Jim Wright. Jim kept everything on track, promptly addressed any questions or concerns, and always let us know what to expect daily. The construction crews were professional and friendly. We'd recommend Silva Custom Construction and are currently planning for a second project with them. read more

We had a disappointing experience with Silva construction, who came highly recommended by friends of ours who had Silva remodel their bathroom. We contacted them to remodel our kitchen, and met with one of Silva's employees who came to our house, examined our current kitchen, and provided us with a very competitive bid both verbally and in writing that we accepted after receiving multiple other bids. Silva does not do kitchen design in-house, so they requested we work with an outside designer, KDS Kitchens, which asked for payment up front. We worked with a designer at KDS for about a month, and he repeatedly reassured us that his design and the cabinets we selected would fit within the bid that Silva gave us. However, at the end of the design process Silva informed us that they were increasing the bid by $40,000, without any explanation as to why it was increased. The KDS designer told us that he did not know why the bid had increased, and again assured us that it was not because of his design. When we asked for clarification from Silva about why they had increased their bid, they did not provide a reason and sent a different employee out to our house who did another evaluation, and a few days later we were told that the bid was still $40,000 higher because we had 2 load bearing walls that needed to be removed and reinforced, instead of just the one they had initially planned for. However, they had already increased the bid prior to discovering this second load bearing wall. Unfortunately, we could not afford the increase in cost for the project, and we had already paid for designs that we ultimately did not use. We contacted a different company to remodel our kitchen and are very happy with it. read more

SCC was instrumental in helping us design and construct the remodel of our kitchen. With their help, our kitchen transformed from a 1970's original (think plastic cupboard doors and a kitchen without ONE drawer)--to a stylish, contemporary, and functional dream kitchen. SCC had great construction tips and design ideas-- like a adding pot filler above the stove (a must for anyone who cans and preserves like we do) to the ideal placement of the canned lighting to illuminate the kitchen in just the right places for cooking and entertaining. Another huge benefit was that SCC connected us with great vendors for the cabinets and the granite purchase and installation. We highly recommend Sean and the team from SCC! Jeff and La Né P. read more

Sean Silva and hi team did a great job on our older bathroom. There were a couple of hiccups, none due to anyone's fault, just bad circumstances, and they were able to work with us to power thru and complete the project. I highly recommend contacting them for any project you have. read more

Sean and his team are top-notch. They did a garage conversion for us that included kitchen, dining and living space for my in-laws. We couldn't be happier with the results. If you're looking for value, integrity, and trustworthiness, look no further than Silva Custom Construction. read more

Exceptional service delivered on schedule and beautify done. We love our new look. Shelley L. read more

Silva Construction did a great job with our project: a master bathroom renovation including new outdoor deck and shower, and a powder room renovation. They expertly managed subs, problem-solved and advised about materials and design. Although there were delays, I appreciated the online progress information, the easy communication with the team and their dedication to customer satisfaction. We are very pleased. read more

Several years ago Sean with Silva Custom Construction bid on a kitchen project and, although he was competitive, we went with the lowest bid. Unfortunately we ended up getting what we paid for. More recently, we purchased a new home and underwent a significant remodel and were lucky that Sean had availability. Sean was very competitive with his bid and we're glad we decided to go with Silva Custom Construction this time around. Sean and his guys are great! His demeanor is very even-keel. Even during stressful situations (which will happen with every remodel) he was always very calm and would assure us that all would be fine. His guys were also very professional and would always go the extra mile to accommodate our requests and make sure our vision was reached. The other thing I really like about Silva Custom was how every piece of the project was itemized. His bid was very clear and we knew exactly how much was due and when it was due. Any time there was a change Sean made sure to send updates to the bid so there were never surprises with regard to what we owed. When spending a significant amount of $$, it's always good to know exactly where things stand. As many people probably do, we watched a lot of HGTV and had a lot of design ideas as a result. Sean was very much up to date with current styles and trends, with a great sense of how to bring our ideas to life (or manage expectations when visions may not have been realistic). You don't necessarily get this with all GC's. He was also able to direct us to vendors he trusted and we were happy with all (his cabinet vendor was also very good). We would highly recommend Sean to anyone and would absolutely use him again! read more

Sean is the first general contractor we've ever hired and he did a great job on our kitchen. He is very laid back and easygoing but stayed on top of our job. We saw him several times over the course of the project checking on the work of his sub-contractors. It's my understanding that this isn't always the case with general contractors. He also did quite a bit of the work himself, building the box for the vent pipe over our stove and adding the decorative elements to our front door. The people he got to work on our floor did an amazing job. They took a very rough sketch done by the tile store people and, with a few respectful suggestions, turned it into a fantastic kitchen (and entryway) floor. They did a good job on ripping out the old floor and cleaned up their mess at the end of every day. They put a protective surface down on the path they used to/from our door. The electricians were top notch. They worked around our schedule and actually stayed late one night, with our ok, to finish early. We have twice as many lights in our kitchen and light switches that actually turn on the lights you expect them to now. The plumbers were also great although the "assistant" did most of the work. He also managed to wedge our new dishwasher into place after a scare that it wouldn't fit. That would have been a disaster because being able to change the dishwasher was sort of the impetus for the whole remodel in the first place. We had some trouble with the countertop company and door company (we had our front door replaced as well) that Sean sent us to but he was very apologetic and personally made everything right that they did wrong. As is typical, there were issues and delays but overall Sean communicated them to us clearly. We appreciated this as my husband was working from home while they were here and it allowed him to go in to work on days he knew they wouldn't be here. Overall we were very happy with the work Sean did and would hire him again, maybe when it's time to do our bathrooms. :-) read more

Silva Custom Construction does thorough work. They have done a couple of projects for my wife and me, and on both occasions they courteously explained the work to be done, presented great prices for materials, and finished on time (including immaculate clean-up). read more

We had never done a re-model before. We took our time and got several bids. We chose silva custom sonstruction. We are so happy we did. We already had a designer and decorator. Sean silva(owner) was able to work with both of these people beautifully. Together they transformed our home into something "special". We were very impressed with Sean's sub-contractors. They were knowledgeable, courteous, clean and on- time. Sean would check-in with us everyday and let us know who was working and what was going to be done. Any changes were discussed before- hand so there was no " surprise" charge at the end. He gave us a time frame on each project and it was done within a few days of each projection. We love our new home! We highly recommend silva custom construction. Top notch people who do what they say, are on- time and do it for a reasonable price. Bud and Camille Hoffman read more

"Silva Custom Construction has recently completed a plumbing job for us and we couldn't be happier. The work was done quickly, cleanly and without disruption to our daily routines and schedules. We appreciated the thoroughness from start to finish and the thoughtfulness Sean took to accommodating our schedule not theirs. Previous to this job, we also had some fence work done by Silva Custom Construction. The job, again, was done quickly and thoroughly. We were particularly impressed with the cleanliness at the end of each day and the quality of the work. Sean, the owner, is a dedicated, honest and ethical man whom we would trust to care for our home as if it were his own. We would highly recommend Silva Custom Construction for your home project, large or small!" read more

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We are extremely satisfied with the work that Silva construction did on our kitchen remodel. Our Project Manager, Jim Wright and his team were very professional and considerate of our needs from start to finish. The project schedule was posted on their website and we could track exactly what each step would be on the timeline and if there were any changes we were quickly informed. Jim texted us daily whenever workmen would be coming to do a portion of the work and he kept close tabs on the progress throughout and let us know if there were any delays to expect. The workers were all very experienced and knowledgeable and great to work with. They took great care to minimize the dust and were careful to clean up everything when completing a portion of the job. Our project was completed on time and the quality of their workmanship exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend Silva construction. read more

Sean (the owner) is a great guy. He has a great crew, too. Sean's attention to detail and suggestions to our project really brought it all together. He worked to get the job done on time and respected our need to 'live' through the process. Thanks, Guys for all you did! We love it! read more

I have hired Silva Construction to do multiple jobs in the past few years. From small door replacements to remodels and window replacements Sean and his crew have done great work and helped transform the house we bought into our vision of a home. We are excited for our next project(kitchen) and know he will do great work. I would highly recommend Silva Custom Construction for all your Home remodeling needs. read more

BEWARE! The current yelp rating does not reflect Sean Silva's current level of service or practices. The last review was from 2011. David's review dated 2015 was from work done "several years" prior. Sean came recommended by a friend and he had 5 star yelp reviews so we hired him to do a full remodel on our home. He was friendly, personable and appeared to be honest and reliable. He gave us a quote that was on the high side, but we are willing to pay more for good quality work and good communication. Based on his reputation, we told him that we weren't shopping him and did not negotiate any pricing. We were going with everything he recommended with no hassle. He said he needed the house to be empty and to hire his own subcontractors to get the job done efficiently with a 17% contractor's fee paid to him of course. We vacated the house and *the day before* work was to begin, he backed out. We had been working with him for a month and gave him full control of the whole project. At no time did he give us any indication that this may not work for him. The house is empty. All of our belongings are in storage. We have pre-paid other accomodations for our family and he dropped us - the night before work was to begin - by sending an email stating that he couldn't meet our timelines. So now, we are paying a mortgage + rent on another home + storage fees and he walks away without notice. Don't get blindsided like we were! read more

Best review I can give, I would recommend Sean and Silva Custom Construction to all without reservation as well as use them again in a second. Professional yet personal. Cleaned up almost daily and very respectful to neighbors. Listen to our needs and requests, gave appropriate feedback and suggestions. Good communication and advance timeline schedule. read more

We interviewed quite a few general contractors for our 2 bathrooms remodeling project and were getting desperate. Contractors came, took a lot of our time and then never gave us an estimate or asked sky high price. We found Silva Custom Construction on Yelp ( thank you everybody who wrote about their experience with SCC ) . We liked him from the first visit - very professional, knowledgeable, honest and easygoing guy. His estimate came in time, price was reasonable and we hired him to do the job. What can I say - thank God for Sean! Because of him and his crew our project turned out to be much less of a nightmare that I expected! Of course remodeling is never fun while it's going on but Sean really has done his best for us. We were really impressed with quality of work and speed and how they cleaned up after themselves. Through the whole time Sean was always accessible by phone and e-mail, answered all our questions, followed up all our requests and fulfilled all his promises. We will definitely hire him for our next project when we save more money. Our bathrooms look great - thank you Sean and SCC team! read more

Silva Construction is great. Professional, with outstanding communication, advice and work. I highly recommend them for any home project.