PLEASE READ: I wish I had listened to Craig A., Senior…read moreProject Manager at Realty Builders (not a salesman -- a true professional), when I was planning my kitchen and bathroom remodel. I spoke with six GCs. Most were cheaper -- roughly $20k less for the kitchen, $10k less for the bathroom. At the time, it looked like savings. It wasn't. Craig A. explained the importance of: * Proper wall blocking for cabinets and hood venting * Replacing old copper hot and cold lines while walls were open * Installing flooring correctly wall-to-wall under cabinets * Pulling permits for inspections and proper workmanship Others focused on cost. Permits weren't necessary, they said. Now that the remodel is "finished," the shortcuts are painfully clear: hood vent vibrations, leaking copper lines, uneven cabinets. To fix it, cabinets, drywall, flooring, and some finishes must be removed and replaced, and some items can't even be reused. The fix is now $43,538 -- far more than the $30k I thought I was saving. Craig wasn't trying to sell me extras. He was protecting my investment. If you meet him, you'll see he's genuine, professional, and honest. I was too focused on the upfront price to appreciate the value of his advice. Lesson learned: a remodel can look beautiful on the surface, but what matters most is what's behind the walls. Cutting corners isn't savings -- it's deferred expense. I'm actually kicking myself because I took everyone off Angie's List and considered only the other lower bids. Craig was a referral from a close friend who told me upfront, "They may be a little more expensive, but you'll be happy in the long run." They were right. I hope others can learn from my experience. When we're ready for our backyard deck, we'll be calling Craig A. and Realty Builders.

Realty Builders are an excellent company to do any type of recipient or plumbing work needed…read more They were reliable and came on time. They were great at finishing the job in a timely manner without any games. Honest great work. I would recommend this company to do any work for you.

I hired C&A builder for multiple roof jobs (including electricity, vent and replacing panel) during…read moreMay 2022. My overall impression is that I would have never hired them if possible (I only hired them per dura foam's recommendation, which I'm disappointed with dura foam as well.) Most of all, I doubt Chris's work ethics. We had three separate quote for 3 jobs and never once he was true to his estimates. I almost seemed that he would demand +20% as a default regardless of the situation. This is even though he has a highest quote in the first place. I was under consistent stress and tension with Chris because he would try to increase the quote whenever possible. CA builder made me uncomfortable when communicating (with the exception of first visit). When I had some follow up questions with his quote, he was not accommodating at all with delayed responses and passive aggressive expression through of the whole exchange. His crews were not so different with surely manner and demonstrate displeasure when I was to observe the site for progress few hours a time. They are not so through. The cleanup after the job was poor with pickable debris all over our yard when they left. This was not a sort of service I expect with the amount paid. While I've hired CA builders with an impression that they perform high quality job and are worth the cost, there's actually no guarantee for it. Quality was only a claim that dura foam made, and non of it was actually represented in my case. Based on my observations they are capable with wide variety of ok job with terrible service and untrustworthy business practices. Personally, CA builder does not demonstrate the quality and service for the amount they ask. I would not recommend this company and avoid if possible.

I've hired them twice over the last few years to replace 3 skylights total. The work was done…read morewithout issues and they were easy to work with.

This is a true artist! Amazing quality of work…read more Will walk through the design, very meticulous and hard working. HIGHLY recommend!!!

The owner of this business is amazing in helping you to pick up the best colors and creating the…read more3-D design to show you the future look. I am in love with my repainted fireplace and dark ceiling. They look very stylish and fan! I am very impressed with the straight lines and quality of work. Thank you so very much for the well done job!

Top notch design, renovation and construction company!…read more Tim and his crew are great, they are quick to get back to you and provide a quality service at fair prices! Whether you need a small remodel, or a whole house project Tim and his team can set you up! The work is incredible!

We spent upwards of $40K (original estimate started closer to $25K, ended nearly 10K+ more by end…read moreof project) with Tim Lawlor Construction in 2019. Given that our home is relatively unique, there were not a lot of other options, so we were grateful to be able to have Tim Lawlor construction address many beams on our home which needed to be addressed/repaired. Sadly one of those beams did not last more than 5 years. I would think that for $40K investment the work would last longer than that. Needless to say they were the first I reached out to for remediation/recommendation but it's been over 1 month now and not a single response. I paid every single invoice on time and was respectful of delays and lack of communication the first time around but having spent that much with this company and to not even receive a call back is highly disappointing.

Jac totally ROCKS!! Thankfully M&D carpets referred Jac to me and I'm so glad they did. He is so…read moretalented, patient and a real perfectionist. I met with other floor companies before I knew about Jac and some actually recommended that I put VINYL over top of my gorgeous wood because it would be cheaper than to sand and restain. WELL... not with Jac! He was reasonable and did the entire job perfectly and within a perfect time. He couldn't believe that anyone would suggest to coverup my beautiful wood floors with vinyl!! Call him, you will love him! MY FLOORS ARE GORGEOUS!!!!!

Jac was a complete PRO from day one!! He is courteous, so patient while explaining the process and…read moreoptions, and made it so apparent he just wanted us to be happy with the final result. He quoted a fair price and timeframe and then finished EARLIER than expected!! Who even does that?! The workmanship by Jac and Ryan is such high quality, they left our home clean and without a bunch of stain all over the baseboards, and the old 1940's wood floors are gleaming and back to their old glory. We cannot recommend them enough -- seriously, you can trust your floors to these guys and you'll be sooo glad you did! I'm just glad he could squeeze us into his schedule, all of our neighbors already knew Jac and it seems he's the one the locals use for their floors. What a perfect welcome to our new life in Martinez ; )

I was referred Dan and All Phase Roofing through a respected contractor in Marin County. I was…read moredeeply impressed with the project planning, attention to timing and thoughtful day-to-day work ethic from Dan (who was on site every day), his son Rick (who owns the North Bay Seamless Gutter company) and every member of their team. The job we completed on time and on budget -- smoothly executed and exceeded my expectations. They even carefully complied with the needs of my location and special requests of my neighbors regarding construction work. The roof looks beautiful, and the seamless gutters are amazing! I recommend this family owned business highly and thank them for the great work.

5 stars for this family owned and run business. They are responsive and easy to work with. We have…read morehad an adobe tile roof repaired and a new metal roof installed by All Phase Roofing. Their work and service are perfect.

Danny Ho remodeled my kitchen, added new lighting fixtures, windows, and exterior siding. His work…read moreexceeded our expectations and we are very happy. Everything was completed on time as he promised. He is very creative and a master finisher. Our neighbors were so impressed that they used him to do work on their homes. We highly recommend him as a top notch professional contractor. Now, we have a completeLu new home thanks to Danny Ho. Wayne H.

Danny Ho completed a bathroom remodel for me three months ago that turned out great. He made…read moresuggestions and helped me with the design. We just finished a complete kitchen remodel that is beautiful! Danny helped me pick out the cabinets. He worked with my architect and the San Francisco planning department and there were NO complications with the City. The inspector came out and approved the work including the ADA requirements. His crew was courteous, reliable and dependable. His prices are very competitive and his work is high quality. I highly recommend this company for any construction job you have.

We have gut renovated our house with Kasten Builders 5 years ago and have since gone back to them…read morefor other projects. They are professional and Pete is a great guy. They are honest and straightforward.

Pete worked on our extensive remodel in 2011 and 2012…read more He did an excellent job on both quality of workmanship and quality of management (both of his subcontractors and his client). I enjoyed working with him and I also enjoyed getting my project done on time and for a fair price. We had a few issues in knowing how best to motivate some of his subcontractors, but whenever it was brought to his attention, Pete stepped in and got us the result we wanted. Ultimately, the most important part of working with Pete was how well he communicated with us and managed around our indecisiveness. We are very pleased with the results, and I'm glad to say that Pete and I are still friends.