I recently began a kitchen remodel project. I was contacted by Green Sequoia via Buildzoom. I live…read morein a high-rise condo, and the term "high-rise condo" scares away a lot of contractors who then opine about how much more expensive it will be because of things like the hassle of dealing with daily debris haul-away and dealing with HOA, etc etc. Green Sequoia was not deterred at all, they have significant experience with high-rises and were one of the first to come out and take a look at my project. At the time I was clearly a noob -- my family has done major remodels and even building a house from scratch, but I have no personal experience with major remodels where I actually do the interviewing and decision-making. Larry came out and he was the nicest and kindest contractor I have ever met, even compared with all the ones I interviewed afterwards. Actually, I'd say he is probably one of the nicest people in the world. He patiently explained a lot of things to me that came in really handy as I interviewed more contractors after him. I really liked him a lot and felt at ease with this project. I received a very detailed and thorough quote and it was in line with and reasonable compared to others I received. Ultimately, I realized I needed more design help and more custom sourcing materials than they could provide (the reason being that our non-negotiable was to have bamboo cabinets, and this is quite rare, and I didn't want to go with the prefab cabinets at Sincere Home Decor, though they do get a contractor's discount there), so I went with another company who had vendors with the materials I liked. In the end, Green Sequoia was in my top 3 bids and I would have gone with them if it wasn't for this materials issue. I have 100% confidence that my family would love their work, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to any of my neighbors and friends who are looking to get some work done, especially if you live in a high-rise condo.

Green sequoia caused a disaster with my backyard. Sad part is that we had great experiences with…read morethem before and chose them because of that. If you are doing an outside project, don't pick green sequoia as this seems to be a trend (see Jonathan's review from July 2019). They kept demo'ing after finding an issue, making it worse, and then they left us hanging for a month until they were finally removed from the job. Overall, Green Sequoia did more harm than good on this. Not sure new management is working out. Full story: Green Sequoia previously did our bathroom and did a great job. Jessie and Victoria also did our closet. Love those two. We saw an opportunity to improve our backyard living space by removing unnecessary planters and retaining walls. We had two quotes and went with Green Sequoia, the more expensive one, because of the previous relationship. They didn't tell us that they didn't have exterior expertise and the person on the job wasn't a normal part of the crew but instead a subcontractor. When construction started, we knew there was a question if a retaining wall was supporting or redundant. As soon as the project started, removing a small part of that wall would have made it quickly clear it was supportive as the wall behind ended 8 inches from the top. That's when they should have stopped. They didn't. They dropped the whole wall and then only contacted me after. This caused increased cost and a safety risk for both me and my neighbor. The same occurred in another part of the property. Oversight of the subcontractor was clearly poor. Construction was halted a week after starting in early June because of these errors. Afterwards, Green Sequoia sat on it for a month without getting me change orders or a clear plan to fix it despite nearly daily questions and pings from me. I gave them an ultimatum on July 6th to have a plan by end of week or I would remove them from the job and seek a refund. Four days later they were off the job. No refund yet despite 5 follow up notes from me - but complaint filed with state license board. This project will cost me $20k more, with less improvements made, because of what it will take to repair their damages. The project was supposed to be 3 weeks. Currently it's looking like 3 months because I've had to remove Green Sequoia from the job and get a new contractor. Issues come up with old properties. When starting our plan I fully expected that there may be some small unexpected cost. My issue with Green Sequoia was the lack of oversight, the recklessness that caused increased damage, and the abandonment of the project. Two stars because through this disaster Kirk was still responsive. While I don't agree with their lack of ownership about their actions, I appreciate that communication lines stayed open and that he visited to do some bracing upon my request.

I am so happy I found Elmwood Construction. I had been dying to remodel my bathroom, but didn't…read moreknow if I could afford it. I saw on their website that they offered free estimates, so I gave them a call and they came over the next day. I met with Wilber the owner. He was very friendly and explained everything to me. How long it would take, and what they would do.. I showed him some samples of the types of tile I wanted and he gave me some suggestions.. A week later he sent over a folder with paper work that included a copy of his business license, insurance, and a bid proposal explaining the total cost of remodeling, and estimated finish date. It took two weeks to remodel my bathroom and I love it! I'll definitely hire them for any future projects..

Wilber and his crew helped me with a tree that had grown against and under my foundation, along…read morewith addressing and installing proper drainage and laying a new front porch. They knew exactly how to do the job right, and gave me a lot of good information about how to properly address the issues that came along with this project. Wilber was very good at communicating with us, and I am very impressed with their work. He really knows his stuff. We had a good experience working with Elmwood Construction, and we will be using them for any future projects. I highly recommend them.

You can do no better than Mike Mrakovcich when you are seeking a contractor. Whether it is a…read moreremodel or new build, Mike's over 30 years of experience brings to you expertise in all facets of the job. In addition, you get his team of expert technicians and network of the finest craftsmen in the industry. Just as important, Mike stays on the job until it is done, always honors appointments, and his team is punctual and leaves your home clean and tidy at the end of the day. On a personal note, this was the first time my wife and I had done any remodeling and it was way outside of our comfort zone. Mike literally held our hand through the entire process, personally taking us to the best places for the many required purchases, educating us on the products, and advising us on the design. We could not have done this without him and are ecstatic with our resulting new kitchen. We recommend Mike Mrakovcich without reservation.

I used Mrakovcich Construction in 2024 and 2025 for two improvement projects for my home in…read morePleasanton, CA. I highly recommend that if you are planning a home improvement project that you contact Mike and have him provide an estimate. He and his team performed the work on time and to budget as agreed upon prior to the start and the work was performed at the highest quality with no issues experienced on either multi-week projects. At the close of each day the work site were cleaned up to perfection. His team are professional and excellent in their craft. My wife and I couldn't be more pleased with the selection of Mike and his team.

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.

Redo spaces did an amazing job remodeling our bathroom on a short timeline…read more Dave, our project manager, set my expectations accurately, and kept me completely informed of the day to day work that was occurring in my home. Dave is great ! He made helpful suggestions that made my project even better than I imagined it from the beginning . The quality of the work that was done is impeccable. The guys who completed the work were professional and hardworking. I have a few more projects around the house, I will contact this company in the future for the kitchen and flooring . Keep doing what you are doing the way you do it now. Don't change

Redo Spaces just completed a bathroom remodeling/New floor for kitchen project for us. I connected…read morewith Ben. He is highly professional, and the day I met him, I connected with him immediately. He gave me good Ideas about the project, and because this was my first remodeling project, he guided where to buy stuff and what is best for the home. His quote was very reasonable as compared to the others. He provided me with the details about the project and its associated pricing. Ben and his team also help me with some other house fixing things. I am delighted with the final result of the project. Ben and his team are easy to work with. I highly recommend working with Ben. And will reach out to him for all my future projects.

This year we remodeled our kitchen. We used Advanced Construction and I must say we were so…read moreimpressed with Bill Eppinga and his two sons Ari and Derk. They were extremely organized, professional, showed up to the Job on time and cleaned up after themselves every night. Our calls to them were always returned. We needed to have plumbing and tile work done as well and Bill referred us to contractors that he had worked with for years. PRO Plumbing and Harrison Tile. Thanks Bill for sending us to those two company's. Both did a wonderful job for us!! Now I have the kitchen that I had always dreamed of. If I could give Advanced Construction 10 stars I would!!!! Lark

Advance Construction just finished remodeling our two upstairs bathrooms, and we are so happy with…read morethe results! Working with Bill, Dirk, and Arie was a pleasure. They are prompt, honest, conscientious, and just solid guys all the way around. I would recommend them without hesitation!

Arnoldo and his crew are absolutely incredible. We had them renovate our kitchen, including taking…read morea wall down to combine two rooms, and turned our freestanding garage into a finished studio. Arnoldo and his crew work quickly and he is a total perfectionist - there were tiny things we hadn't even noticed that he insisted on fixing because he wasn't happy with how they turned out. He will treat your house as his own, and brings a huge amount of experience and expertise to his work. I couldn't recommend him more highly!

We had a great experience working with Lombera Construction and Erandy! We had water damage due to…read morea neighbors leaking appliance, and after the water remediation company completed their work Erandy quickly accessed our project, was very communicative with the repairs that needed to be done, the process they'd take and gave us a fair quote. Our drywall repairs and the re-painting of ceilings and walls looks fantastic!

I sought Black Creek's bid for a project at my home based on the positive reviews I read here. Of…read morethe four bids I sought, I hired Black Creek. Very good move on my part. We are no strangers to aesthetic and structural projects, having purchased a fixer 3 years ago. I've had many construction/handyman-type folks in to do a wide variety of jobs. Although some did great work at fair prices, none knocked my socks off like Black Creek. What sets them apart: a rare combination of solid expertise, punctuality (that's not a typo!), respect for my time and property, top-notch professionalism, commitment to their original bid and schedule, honesty, and genuine friendliness. They did the work well, on-time, on budget, and continue to follow up to make sure that we are satisfied. It's been an incredibly positive experience. Don't hesitate to call Travis & Paul!

The folks at black creek builders have been an indispensable resource in my home remodel projects…read more From drainage and patios to finish work and good old carpentry. They are very knowledgeable and professional, my home would never have gotten to where it is today with out them.