"Not Much" Finesse Builder. Warranty on materials was probably voided due to installation…read moreworkmanship.

I had a horrible experience with Jarek and Jim. Not only did they misrepresent their work history,…read morethey also told us a series of lies throughout the project. First, he used his father's customers as his references. He does not have employees in his business; instead he uses tradespeople who come ins and out. For example, he told us he had painters on payroll, the carpenter did the painting. He did not oversee the contractors whom he hired; when their work was subpar, I had to speak with the contractor (e.g. flooring installers) to demand that they live up to contracted services. A 3-month delay in the project he attributed to the city's permitting process. When I contacted the city directly, it turns out the delay was a couple weeks. He hadn't submitted the proper paperwork and they were waiting on him. All the work was done by 2 contractors, not the 'staff' of painters, electricians, and carpenters he claimed were on his payroll, but were hired for the project. He is basically charging a 30% markup to find contractors for you, but not managing their work. We did not let him finish the job to avoid more subpar work. His team incorrectly installed some of the trim, which cost me $$$ to have redone.

We met Gable last summer thru a call and referral. He came over to see our bathroom which was a…read moremess in a a complete remodel phase from floor to ceiling, tiny, and a hole in the floor from our contractor not knowing how to finish a curbeless shower and do what we wanted. After months of patiently waiting on a solution, we met Gable and he and his crew knew exactly what we wanted and how to move forward. They handled it, in a timely, professional manner, caring about what we were going thru and giving us a finish date with permits handled and Andrew the project manger helping us. Francisco the tile expert, doing the tile work. We picked out what we wanted from Floor and Decor in Pleasant Hill, they handled the project from that point on and did an amazing job. Each day they told us what was happening next and cleaned up the days work you could not even tell they had made a project that day...Everything turned out how we described it to them, it was done in Jan. 2026 and by Feb. 1 a month later, we had a new beautiful tiny bathroom, I would recommend Gable and his team for any remodel. I feel they are honest, professional and have all their credentials. TThey answer when you call, and return texts, they are also very enjoyable and have the best solutions to problems that you think can't be fixed, they turned our mess around and took complete control of what mess we were in from our contractor not knowing, I cannot say enough great things about GABLE PAYNE and his team. We will definitely be forever grateful and will call them again when we need help. I give them 10 stars. If honesty, timelines, reliable, professional, great work start to finish is important to you give Gable and his team a call, they won't let you down. Its hard to find a crew who cares as much as this family owned business does.

Warning: DO NOT HIRE this company for any home improvement work. The owner, Gable Payne, presents…read morehimself as licensed and advertises as such. His CONTRACTOR LICENSE WAS REVOKED in February 2025 but his contract paperwork as of June 2025 still had his license number on it. His company asked for more money than agreed and was very late on the agreed timeline. Check the Contractors State Licensing Board for more details: https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1048159 . The specific violations of the complaint are: Departed from trade standards, Exceeded contract amount, Violated provisions of the home improvement contract, No home improvement label on the contract, No statement about excessive down payment, License name style variation, No business name, Violated provisions of the home improvement contract, Contr has recvd/reqstd more money than work completed. All of which, from our personal experience, we can believe to be true. To add to this, several of Gable's subcontractors stated that Gable did not pay them on time, or at all. Buyer beware!

We had a great experience working with KC Custom Builders on our project. From the very beginning,…read morecommunication was phenomenal. Nathan and his team were consistently responsive across phone, text, and email, and we always felt like we knew what was happening and what to expect next. That level of communication alone set them apart from many other contractors we considered. One of the standout aspects of the process was their use of Buildertrend. Having a centralized place for updates, schedules, selections, and messaging made the entire remodel feel organized and transparent. It eliminated a lot of the typical uncertainty that comes with construction projects and gave us confidence that nothing was slipping through the cracks. Given the complexity of our project and the inevitable unknowns that come with remodeling, we felt the schedule was managed very well. When adjustments were needed, they were clearly communicated, along with the reasoning behind them. That transparency made a big difference and helped us stay aligned throughout the process. The team was also very mindful of keeping our home clean and protected during construction. They took consistent care to minimize disruption, which made day-to-day life much easier while the work was ongoing. In terms of quality, there was a clear attention to detail at every stage, and especially in the finished work. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and the final result feels well-crafted, thoughtful, and built to last. We spoke with several contractors before moving forward, and while there were other solid options, none matched the level of transparency, organization, and ease of working that we experienced with Nathan and his team. They were straightforward, professional, and genuinely focused on delivering a good outcome. We have already recommended KC Custom Builders to friends and neighbors and will continue to do so. If you're looking for a team that communicates clearly, manages the process well, and delivers high-quality results, they are an excellent choice.

HOMEOWNERS BE AWARE! DO NOT PAY FOR THE ITEMIZED BID!!…read more We hired Nathan Casey to do an itemzied bid for our home remodel project. He charges people $3,000 to give a detailed bid for projects. Our experience led us to the conclusion that Nathan was more interested in charging us for an estimate and that he ultimately had little intention of taking the job (unless we bit on his extremely and surprising "final bid"). We'll explain why. First he gives you a ballpark number. At the time we already had all of our architect and structural drawings that he reviewed. And he had come to the house a couple of times. His delivered an estimate that ranged from $500K - $800K, without any details about what drove that range. Knowing what we know now, that should have been the first red flag. Someone with his background and experience should never had given that large of a range as all plans were done, and most of the major materials were chosen. Yet, we hired him to do an itemized specific estiamate, for $3000, so that we could seriously consider him for the project. After agreeing to pay the fee and hiring him, he missed deadline after deadline of providing us a final bid we could consider - which jeopardized our ability to commit to the contractor we ultimately selected while we waited. He told us that his estimate would take 4-6 weeks and we didn't have a final number until over 8 weeks. He kept forgetting specific information that was given to him, like what materials were being used where. He also kept misunderstanding the structural drawings and insisting that the information needed validating (which it did not, we are using the same structural now for the job and they are correct). Also, as an interesting corroborating side note: his final bid never involved his stated intention to inspect our attic and crawlspace/foundation to ensure accuracy. Is that evidence that his "final" bid wasn't in good faith, accurate, or best practice... given the substantial work to our foundation and roof in this project? As we communicated to him in person, the fact that he gave us an "original range" in writing of $500k-$800k for our project (which included full architectural, engineering, electrical, and most all design plans)... but he still required $3000 for an "accurate bid"... only to then deliver a final bid at $830k without any project scope change... was revealing. When we asked him point blank: "under what circumstances was this project ever possible to be $500k"... he provided no answer. Interestingly enough, after many delays and us pinging him on delivering his final estimate over the 8 weeks we engaged, when it came to collecting his $3000 bid fee Nathan then frequently emailed and texted us, and was very focused and communicative around collecting.

We hired KCK to remodel our kitchen as well as do some structural work. We love the results. KCK…read morewas the best bid out of three. The KCK bid was super fair and very detailed. KCK did incredible work and worked very closely with us on everything. Kevin and Carlos are amazing guys and are super on top of everything and very attune to their client's needs. We could not have asked for better service. We are 100% going to use them again for a future home expansion. if you are trying to decide between KCK and another contractor go with KCK. 100% you will have no regrets and KCK will take care of you. KCK thank you so much for our wonderful kitchen we really appreciate it and will be reaching out with more work as soon as we have saved up for it. Thank you KCK!!!!!

I highly recommend KCK Construction & Remodeling!…read more They repaired my pocket door quickly and professionally. What really impressed me was their honesty--they actually reduced the final bill below their original estimate after completing the work. About a month later, the door jammed again. KCK immediately honored their three-month warranty, opened the wall, installed a completely new sliding door frame, and didn't charge me a penny. It's rare to find a contractor who is this honest, dependable, and committed to standing behind their work. Professional, courteous, and trustworthy from start to finish. Five stars!

We hired Lamorinda Kitchen and Bath for installation of a new kitchen in Lafayette CA with…read morestructural work including removal of walls, addition of header beam and vaulted ceilings. Ryan and his team are one of the most professional and trust worthy contractors we have ever worked with and we have had our fair share of remodels. If you are looking for top quality, on time and honest work by a local Lamorinda dad, Lamorinda Kitchen and Bath is the way to go.

Ryan did an amazing job turning 2 bathrooms that were really old, an inefficient use of space, and…read more1 shower and 1 bath with 2 sinks TOTAL into the pictures you see here. It's beautiful. I also went to Acalanes with Ryan and he's good, local people! 6 stars.

I had such a great experience working with Wolf Renovations from start to finish Their…read morecommunication was great throughout the entire process. I always felt informed and knew what was going on, They are family owned and genuinely great people to work with which made the whole experience that much better. It felt like working with my own family / friends. They were professional, reliable, and I could tell they really cared about the quality of their work. What impressed me the most was that they actually finished the project two weeks ahead of the timeline they originally gave me which was such a nice surprise. I would definitely recommend Wolf Renovations to anyone looking for a trustworthy company with great communication and people who truly care about their customers. I have my backyard project coming up next summer and will be calling them as they do outdoor as well.

Let me begin by saying how thrilled we are with the total renovation of our bathroom…read more We were in a bit of a rush as we were leaving on vacation and wanted the work to start as soon as we returned. I called on a Thursday and Eric and his team came to look at the job that afternoon. By Saturday we were in the showroom picking out materials and having a fully generated vision as well as a definitive price. The service was fabulous and we felt fully confident we chose the right company for us. The only reason I did not give a full 5 stars is that there were a number of times when the communication was less than we expected. It was mostly remediated once I brought it to their attention and I expect they will continue to improve in that area. We have a number of projects planned out for the next few years and I would not hesitate to call Wolf Renovations. I highly recommend this company!

I highly recommend Badger Construction and its owner John. They replaced the windows in our home…read morewith Anderson windows and doors and a new front door as well. Badger has set the quality bar very high. I'm a former general contractor myself and his team is the most professional and knowledgeable crew I have worked with up to this point. They were meticulous with protecting our home and covering furnishings and floors and also did a great job in cleaning up the stucco demo on the outside of house on a daily basis. His foreman did a great job communicating as to the daily scheduling and area of work on a frequent basis. We are so thrilled with the final product and looking forward to working with them again in the near future.

Our third construction project with Badger Construction, this one nine rooms, and once again…read moreoutstanding results. John and his crew are the best. They are highly skilled and focused on delivering high quality results every time.

I am an architect and had the pleasure of working with Matan and his team on a project in…read moreLafayette, CA. The project was a renovation of a ranch home for a young family. The primary project goal was to customize the home interiors to work better for the family living arrangement and bring more daylight into the home. The budget was fairly tight but there were lofty design and detailing goals. It was difficult to find a contractor that was interested in a project of this scale, who could deliver the level of finish expectations, and meet the clients' budget and schedule goals. We were introduced to Matan, who ended up being the perfect match for the project. Matan was thorough and transparent with his estimates in the initial budgeting stage. He carefully reviewed drawings and asked questions to make sure the design vision was being executed to a high level. He was very communicative about progress and construction issues, to ensure the project went as smoothly as possible. When unforeseen conditions were discovered, he addressed them quickly and fairly. The family moved out of the house during construction, but with young kids, they were eager to get back in as quickly as possible. Matan prepared an initial schedule and attentively managed the project to stay on track and get the family back home on time. In the end, the project was a huge success thanks to Matan and his team.

Matan just did both our bathrooms and we're really happy with them. He kept us in the loop the…read morewhole time, texted back fast, never left us guessing. The work itself is just solid, and we are thrilled with the results. He ended exactly on budget which is rare these days as well. No surprise costs. If you want a contractor who actually communicates and does good work, call Matan.