A windstorm dropped a tree on my deck, pretty much totaling it. I had plans drawn up for a new deck…read morewhich included some improvements over the original and set about choosing a contractor for the implementation. The bids I got from contractors varied quite a bit. I selected Briscoe Construction for this project based on a personal recommendation despite their higher bid because I wanted the deck to look like part of the house (rather than a flimsy add-on as many do) and last as long as I own the house. I also wanted a railing option that would maximize the view. This was a fairly complicated project (a wrap-around multi-level deck with stairs) so communication was key. I'm sure I wasn't the easiest client to work with because I was pretty nervous and always wanted to consider all the options, but Steve was patient and held my hand throughout the entire process from choosing decking material to final inspection. I really appreciated that Steve does everything legally and ethically, paying his crew well and providing them benefits. This really showed as they were highly professional and took obvious pride in their work. As with any major undertaking things didn't always go exactly as expected, but Steve always explained any variances, gave me options for handling them, and produced clear invoices showing exactly where my money was going. The end result is a high-quality beautiful deck (see image) that is a vast improvement on the previous deck. Seven years down the road it is showing only minimal signs of wear. I'm very glad I went with Briscoe Construction and I recommend them highly. Quality-conscious clients will be pleased with the results.

First of all, I admit to being naive. Nevertheless, taking advantage of your customer is bad…read morebusiness practice. I've waited a few years to write this review. I would like to begin with advice on contractors. I wish I'd known what I know now. NEVER pay a contractor by the hour. If there is a contract in place, the contractor must honor it. If a job isn't done correctly and more hours need to be spent, he is responsible; not the customer. This contractor would use the "it's pay day and I have to pay my guys," routine. Do not fall for it. Pay a deposit and then pay the rest when the job is completed to your satisfaction. If you must, pay in three parts but no more. Do not pay more than the contract states! You are not responsible for the contractor's miscalculations. As in any business, a contractual agreement is legally binding. I wish I'd known that. Always insist that a county inspector examine the work. Do not be talked out of it. If something is wrong, you loose your leverage. Our job ran over by 50 per cent. We are still paying off the excess charges on the loan. The kitchen light still does not work correctly, the board around the dish washer still falls off. We were told it was a "difficult" electrical situation. Not true. When we had another contractor look at it, he told us it was "standard." When I told him how much it cost, he was appalled. He told me straight up to never pay for additional hours. The financial sting still hurts. But worse, I feel I was taken advantage of by someone I trusted. I guess P.T. Barnum was right:" There's a sucker born every minute."

My best friend started her remodeling project with PNC around the time I was in the middle of my…read moreremodeling project with another contractor. I toured the house before during and after my friend's remodeling was done. And WOW! The house was completely transformed you could not recognize it, and the quality was very high end and very professional. The project took half of the time my remodeling project took !! and cost about 3/4 of what I paid, while covering more work than what I had done on my house. Their project manager was very hands on and on sight most of the time. Through several conversations I had with him it was clear that he actually loves what he does and takes pride in high quality results. I have no doubt I will use their services the next time I need construction work on my house. Highly recommend!!

Reliant Construction: The Remodel Masters!…read more I can't recommend Reliant Construction highly enough! They've helped us transform our San Jose home with three major projects in the last 3 years. Right after we bought our house, Chris and his team revamped our entire electrical system (LED update), plumbing (update to copper pipes) and gave the house an entire fresh paint job. It's been over 4 years since then and everything still feels modern, efficient, and safe. Later on, we called Chris again when we wanted to upgrade our two bathrooms, it was a complex build, including structural updates as we discovered some of the floor joists were rotted. They handled it flawlessly and our second bathroom remodel was just as impressive. The quality of finishes are simply stunning, also heated floors :) Finally, Reliant also updated our backyard deck, which involved removing the really old wood flooring and updating it with composite decking boards and electrical. The team led by Chris, are true professionals. They're reliable, deliver the job on time and on budget and communicate clearly. Each worker is an expert on his field and their craftsmanship is exceptional, they take real pride in their work, and it shows. If you're planning a remodel in San Jose, look no further than Reliant Construction!

My wife and I started the journey of renovating our master bathroom as it was one of the last rooms…read morewe had not updated in our home. Unfortunately our first go at it did not end well the person we hired did not do a good job and our shower leaked and was unusable. Luckily we found Chris and his team who saved the day for us. During our consultation we explained to him what was going on and showed him the leak. He provided us with several options and in the end we decided to just overhaul the master bathroom again. Chris and team were able to help us replace the tile throughout, glass doors, get a custom vanity, new lighting, and of course our fancy new toilet. Luckily we also received help from his team in helping us with another issue we had from a previous renovation to our half bath as well. Reliant Construction was not only friendly and clean, but they provided excellent work. I definitely consider Reliant Construction a repeat offender as we are hoping to use them again to renovate another bathroom in our home. Thank you again Chris and team!

The team did a great job with our bathroom. We wanted to remodel our 3 bathrooms new including…read morefloor, wall tile, seat, vanities, facets etc. Gabi and team was able to accommodate our request to visit and look current state and provide quotes in a very timely manner. He also gave suggestions on places where to buy materials like vanity, mirrors, tiles, construction material, faucets. We needed customized size vanities which were not available in hope depot or lowes and other places, so went with his suggested place and find the best quality products in reasonable price. The team started the job and was able to accommodate our schedule. They were reliable and helpful in giving suggestions on material and provide good ideas on color combination. Their team finished job in decided time and they cleaned every bit of the house at the end they have touched. They used to threw all the trash at the end of the day so when I entered the house it used to be clean. They also have certified plumber and electrician's who helped with bathroom heated flooring, thermostats, exhaust fan installation and other plumbing job behind the walls for bathing area and vanity fixture. Team was very cautious about moving heavy items, vanities, marble top, seats to not damage the property in any way. I would highly recommend Esperto Builders for remodeling your house. I am sure they are good with new construction projects as well."

I chose Esperto Builders because of the awesome quality of their previous works and their…read morereputation for doing exactly what they say they will do. I'm so pleased with our home remodeling project that Jerry and the crew completed spectacularly. We changed carpet to hardwood flooring, added new window in living room, removed a wall that divided the kitchen and dining area and we change the color of the entire house inside and outside. I highly recommend them. They were very easy to work with. Thanks Jerry!

Customer Service = 5 Stars Works and Design = 5 Stars…read more Alan did an excellent job on the entire renovation for our home. First I was reluctant contact the company due to no review on yelp and not seen his work in real life. Since he was highly recommended by one of my best friend. He was very punctual with his appt which I really like. After we went through what I would like to do with our house and about he pricing (provided a quote 2 days later), which I found it's cheaper than most contractors (2 other companies) who quote it me. Everything he told me was upfront about he cost could incur more when the demolition is done. He was right! I have major termite eating which raised my cost a little bit more, but i know a head of time. Everything single installation, demo, design, paint, flooring, lights, faucet, he always show me what he is going to do and ask if am ok with it before he install it. To sum it all up, he is very thorough with everything he did for our house. He actually give us tons of recommendation about our custom and design with the trend in the market which I really like. Highly recommended his custom work and design.

Amazing! Alan and his team are fast, on point, a pleasure to work with. They worked 6 and 7 day…read moreweeks to get us back into our home. Our scope creeped with how fast they were moving and how reasonable their costs were- it just made sense to get a ton of projects covered off. Alan is our go to from now on and we look forward to the next project.

It has been my pleasure to work with the great crew at Gonzalez Concrete! I'm an Exterior Designer…read moreand have used their services to install stone, driveways, pathways, planters, retaining walls, etc. I've also reviewed their work providing new and modified foundations, piers, slab, patio surfaces of all concrete types and finishes. You won't go wrong engaging their services - they've got 40 years of experience and a crew of hard working men with integrity. Do it right the first time!

Hired gonzalez concrete to install stamped concrete. It was a horrible experience. Within days the…read moreconcrete cracked, peeled and pitted. I called him numerous times and he said he would fix the problem. He never did . His workmanship showed his lack of experience in stamped concrete. His work is shody and sloppy. In the process of reporting him to the better business bureau. He shouldn't be allowed to swindle people. He is unscrupulus and unprofessional..

As a company we've been using Mick and his crew for many years, he handles all of our roofing…read moreacross the board with a perfection that's unmatched. He's worked directly with our clients picking out styles and finding exactly what's right within their budget. Mick is prompt, professional and offers his services at an extremely reasonable price, our company would recommend him to any individual looking for a roofer or any other contractor that needs a professional that lives up to their companies standards.

Mickey did a great job on my clients flip project in Santa Clara this year.read more

This review is long way past due. Jeremias, who will eventually be a licensed contractor, is…read moreheaven-sent to us. First of all, he is easy to talk to. He's a young man but quite knowledgeable and very good at what he does that I have to ask him few times how the heck he learned all what he knows! We used to have a go-to license contractor but retired, and I swear Jeremias know as much as our licensed one, and does a better job too! He installed our skylight 3years ago (it looked flawless!), him and his staff built a roof awning/covering in our cottage last year for backyard seating (it looked fantastic!), then recently he renovated our garage relocating our washer, built a wall, shelves and repurposed an old sliding cabinet as a counter (Amazing!) He's reasonable, efficient, reliable, trustworthy, and very professional. Sure anytime, You're Welcome!!!