We had an excellent experience with Daniel from Wise Builders on our kitchen remodel. From the initial consultation through completion, their team was professional, organized, and easy to work with. Communication was clear and consistent, so we always knew what was happening and what to expect next. The craftsmanship and attention to detail really stood out -- from the cabinetry and countertops to the finishes and overall layout. The crew was respectful of our home, kept the job site clean, and stayed on schedule as much as possible. Any questions or small adjustments were handled quickly and professionally. The final result exceeded our expectations, and our kitchen looks and functions better than we imagined. We would absolutely recommend Wise Builders to anyone considering a kitchen remodel and would gladly work with them again! read more

The one bathroom in our 1918 house was in serious need of an upgrade. We chose WISE because they would hold my hand through the design and build process. All prior interior work in our house had been done by handyman. I really appreciated the communication from our project manager Marc. He created a WhatsApp chat with me and the incredible designer Jocelyn. They were both consistently responsive to any of my questions or concerns -- and opened my mind to design options. Jocelyn spent time in our home, drafted plans, took me shopping, and sourced all the fixtures. From her spreadsheet I was able to find less expensive options for some items. I appreciated the input and control I had on these expenses. Since we needed to move out, I had a tight timeline for the project -- mid October until Thanksgiving. Marc and the team did their best despite City of San Jose delays with inspections. We were able to move back in before the final inspection. Every member of the team was kind and courteous. Marc also did a great job working with the window vendor that specializes in older homes. I'm rating the experience a 4.5 out of 5 for two reasons. I was disappointed that the medicine cabinet, switch plates, and hooks were initially installed unevenly (it was corrected). I expected more attention to detail. And I was disappointed in the wear & tear that happened on my wood floors as well as the overall dust in my dining room. I was warned that things would get dusty -- but didn't understand the extent and would have packed away more things. WISE offers lots of support with design -- they could also offer as part of their package a full cleaning! I offer this feedback to help others calibrate their expectations. Overall it was a positive experience. I waited several months to post this review until I returned from travel and could see how things were settling after regular use. I'm loving the new bathroom and recommend WISE. read more

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I don't ever write negative reviews, and it has taken me over 7 years to finally write this one, but that is how strongly I feel about my experience. We hired Wise Builders to redo our two bathrooms after meeting with them and really liking their project managers and the ideas they provided to add to what we already had in mind. The project itself was going so well that we asked them to redo our popcorn ceilings in addition. To be clear, this is not an accusation but a stating of facts: We had to leave the house overnight for this part of the project. In the hustle of that I forgot my wedding ring sitting in the shower and when we returned my wedding ring was no longer there. The workers were in the only people in our house during that time as witnessed by our exterior security cameras. I have not found it since, and yes, I am aware that I should not have forgotten it but it also should not have disappeared. Shortly after the project was finished we noticed substantial cracking in the tile. When I brought it up I was told that was normal veining in the stone but once I was able to provide proof that the cracks were growing larger and were actually cracks, the company agreed to come and redo the shower at their cost which I really appreciated and felt relieved that they would make it right. While redoing it, they discovered it had indeed been installed wrong the first time. I wasn't entirely pleased with the quality of work on the redone shower but at that point I didn't want to make them redo anything yet again and I let it go. My bathroom sink also started cracking almost immediately and the company told me I must have dropped something but I know we did not. The crack continues to grow and I will have to have the sink replaced. In the years since then we continue to have issues in the shower with cracking of tiles and grout, grout falling out, and uneven tiles. At some point I will need to have it redone yet again but definitely by another company. I am grateful that we had insurance to cover the cost of my wedding ring but the fact that it went missing during this time is still very upsetting to me. I wanted to note my experience because I know we hired Wise Builders based on their glowing reviews and since then have heard of other people having issues who told me they wished they knew my experience before hiring them. We continue to have ongoing issues with cracks in the shower which is what led me to finally write a review. I'm including current photos as well. read more

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We had a great experience working with Marc and his team at Wise Builders. After interviewing a handful of contractors, we decided to move forward with Marc despite receiving lower quotes from others. His professionalism and approach gave us the most confidence. They completed a kitchen remodel, new flooring, pantry and updates to the garage. Their team was communicative and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Marc made sure we felt heard, and the results truly speak for themselves. We also can't speak highly enough of their contractor Marro -- he was an absolutely amazing individual to work with. We will definitely be using Wise Builders again for future bathroom remodels. read more

Wise Builders remolded our guest bath over a year ago, project manager, Marc Mattas, job supervisor, Tony Pham. They did an excellent job & I gave them 5 stars then. A month ago a noted a small crack along a sheetrock seam. I called Marc, he forwarded my concern to Lucy who sent Tony to see the wall. Tony hired a sheetrock specialist to not just tape and mud over the crack, but identify why it cracked, and then provided better support for the sheet rock, finished and repainted the wall and offered to caulk some cracks in our kitchen as a favor. Wise covered all the cost and Lucy called to make sure we were satisfied. Indeed, we were more than satisfied. In addition all of the above, they are a delight to work with, always wanting to satisfy their clients. I could not recommend them more highly. read more

We spent almost six years dreaming about remodeling our kitchen, and this year, we hired Wise Builders to handle it. We could not have been happier! The remodel included (among other things): taking the kitchen down to the studs/subfloor to check for damage, the removal of walls, the building of a pantry and additional storage closet between the kitchen and entryway, the replacement of a window, installation of new cabinets, countertops, flooring, fixtures, and lighting, the replacement of a standard water heater with a tankless water heater and water softener, and the installation of tile on a fireplace (dining room). They did this all while we continued to live in our house, and it was a good experience. They were courteous and kept dust in the rest of the house to a minimum. Michael G. (the project manager) as great to work with. We interviewed four companies, but Michael won the bid. From the beginning, I knew that I was in good hands, and he guided us through every decision and unexpected circumstance. His foremen (Carlos and Juan) and their team (including Roberto and Kevin) worked really hard to make our vision a reality. Shout out to Michele as well, who designed the cabinet layout. We would definitely hire Wise again, and I'd recommend working with Wise (and especially Michael) to anyone. read more

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Our bathroom was outdated, and the narrow tub no longer worked for us. We decided on a full remodel and wanted to replace the tub with a walk-in shower. From the very beginning, our project manager, Michele, guided us through every stage of the process, including planning, measurements, and tile and fixture selection. Having someone so experienced made the entire remodel feel straightforward and stress-free. Michelle was truly a pleasure to work with! Michele and the team were able to adapt to some unexpected architectural problems we encountered with our old house. They were able to keep the project on schedule and avoided any major budget changes. The crew was professional and respectful of our home throughout the process, and all work was completed to code and passed inspection without issue. The finished bathroom looks incredible, and we couldn't be happier with the result. We would absolutely recommend Wise Builders to anyone considering a remodel. read more

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I reached out to Wise Builders for an estimate on our guest bathroom remodel. Allen came out to assess the project. He was the most thorough of all the builders who came and gave proposals. Initially, I wasn't too keen on visiting the showroom, but once I did, it gave me much greater confidence in Wise Builders. The construction is almost complete, and so far my experience has been very positive. I've seen how stressful remodels and renovations can be, but Wise Builders handled all the challenging details for us--permitting, precise measurements, design specifics related to construction, and managing the workers. All my wife and I needed to do was the fun part --- collaborating with Wise's designer on selecting and refining the designs. The workers and foreman were friendly and professional, the workmanship is high quality, and the crew cleaned up at the end of each day. I would highly recommend considering Wise Builders for your remodeling project. read more

Solomon and Carlos came through on a beautiful bathroom remodel (en suite with two vanities) in three weeks time. The materials were beautiful, their expertise was unparalleled and we couldn't be happier. They held our hands through the whole process. The workers were on time, professional, and they worked so hard to get the job done. You won't be disappointed. Get your job done with Wise Builders. read more

After a positive experience renovating a couple bathrooms and a laundry room with Wise, we decided to go for a kitchen remodel shortly after. It was incredibly helpful having the same team collaborate with us on this next phase. Aaron and Alex continued the project management and Antonio was onsite with the working crew. They understood our preferences and it was easy to communicate with everyone. Any house project, big or small, can be stressful, but Wise did an excellent job ensuring everything progressed smoothly. Some notable callouts for their work and operations: -Aaron and Alex were always accessible and addressed any of our concerns in a timely manner -The crews showed up on time each day and maintained a clean working space -Wise and the team were transparent with timelines and next steps as we progressed -Any adjustments or pivots in the scope of work were managed professionally to ensure our comfort and agreement I look forward to working with them on our next project. read more

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Wise Builders has been amazing to work with. We got semi-custom kitchen cabinets from them 2024 and this year they ordered us matching cabinets for our bathrooms. Michele is exceptional at what she does. She has a keen eye for details and she was extremely helpful in the design and layout of the overall bathroom. Highly recommend anyone looking to remodel work with Wise- Michele in particular. read more

We brought on Wise to remodel two bathrooms and a laundry room. After hearing horror stories of remodels gone wrong, we were very careful about who we chose and Wise delivered. Highlights of working with Aaron, Alex and Antonio: - The three of them and the crew were always on-time and always showed up. They worked 6 days a week minus holidays. We started mid October and wrapped up right after Christmas. - Very detailed and thorough work, never cut corners - Always kept us informed and in the loop on what was going on at any given time - If we ran into any issues they brought it up to us immediately - They go above and beyond to make sure we were happy with everything from covering parts of the house they would need access to since we were still living in the house, to cleaning up afterwards. The photos speak for themselves. We enjoyed our experience with Wise so much we hired them for our kitchen reno too! read more

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We recently completed two bathroom remodeling project, and Marc was our project manager. He did an outstanding job overseeing the entire process from start to finish. Marc was very professional, organized, and attentive to every detail. He closely supervised the contractors and made sure that any issues that came up were resolved quickly and effectively. Highly recommended. read more

Wise Builders was professional, responsive, and delivered exactly what they promised. The team communicated clearly throughout the process and the quality of work exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend. We worked with Daniel W. The project manager For such a young guy he was very knowledgeable and on top of things. Ask for him! read more

I worked with Rebeka to complete a full renovation of our guest bathroom. Rebeka was clear on expectations, pricing, and project timing from the beginning. She was great to work with throughout the entire process! Tony's crew was in charge of our project and his team was extremely knowledgeable and skilled during the remodel. The construction was much cleaner than expected and they were very considerate of all the details of the project. I will absolutely be using Wise Builders for our next bathroom renovation. Highly recommend! read more

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We recently worked with project manager Allen to fix a plumbing issue and repair drywall. He showed up with his crew at our first meeting and they got started right away. Everyone was polite, professional, and efficient. The results were excellent--the plumbing issue is fully resolved and the drywall repair looks perfect. Allen also helped me with the insurance paperwork, which was a huge help. Highly recommend Wise Builders! read more

We're about two weeks away from finishing our kitchen and bathroom remodel with Wise Builders, and we honestly couldn't be happier. Aaron, our project manager, has been amazing--always keeping us updated, guiding the process, and making everything feel stress-free. Israel, the foreman, is incredibly detail-oriented, and both of them are so easy to talk to that the whole experience has been smooth from day one. I also want to highlight Michele, the designer. She's meticulous, creative, and had so many great ideas for maximizing our small space. The crew shows up on time, sticks to the schedule, and keeps everything clean. They work efficiently and clearly take pride in what they do. We've requested a lot of add-ons during the project, and Aaron has been nothing but accommodating--always transparent about costs and expectations. Based on what we've seen so far, we're confident the final results will be exactly what we envisioned. Highly recommend Wise Builders! read more

I couldn't be happier with what Solomon and the team he's built has done on my half of our two-bathroom remodel! It wasn't an easy job with our old old subfloor, removing a cast iron bath fixed to the walls, keeping our oak cabinets (the tallest part going from floor to ceiling), and my abnormal choice of shower valves. The quartz counter is beautiful! The tiling is configured just the way I wanted! My grab bars are all in the right place! The suggestions made for the electrical switches and sensors have also be great too; they were something I hadn't really thought much about, but not worrying about forgetting to turn off a fan or light is going to be great! Solomon's suggestion of paint was also just right! And there's so much more to talk about positively! The project has also moved quickly! Solomon has made sure to jump on inspections that become available to ensure the project keeps moving! I'm all-around happy with the result! read more

Thank you to Solomon for his outstanding management of our kitchen renovation project in Palo Alto, with timely coordination of city permits, HOA approval, and materials sourcing. The kitchen is beautiful, delivered as promised before Thanksgiving, with flawless remote communication with me being in NY most of the time. Thank you also to the hardworking, fastidious and meticulously clean crew. I am very happy with the results and highly recommend Wise Builders. read more

Cannot say enough good things about Wise Builders and our project manager, Rebekah! The whole process was made so easy with Rebekah's management from consultation, picking out material, demo, and buildout. She was communicative throughout the process about what was happening, questions, or issues that arose. This is the best experience I've had on a project on my home! read more

WISE Builders did both of our bathroom remodels. Michelle Crawford was the project manager, and I couldn't imagine working with anyone else. She is so responsive - extremely fast in responding to any inquiry, even on the weekend or holidays. I am terrible at interior design, and Michelle was fabulous at helping us make decisions on the final products and layout. Both bathrooms are beautiful and have been in place for several years now, but I had a few minor warranty issues with our faucets. As always, Michelle quickly responded to my outreach and had replacement parts ordered and installed promptly. I wish that I had more construction projects so that I could hire Michelle and WISE again. read more

Wise Builders just completed a bathroom remodel for my house. We had mold in the shower floor pan and had to replace the whole shower. Solomon was the Wise PM that I worked with. He was great! During the initial consult he suggested we remove a pocket door and merge the bathroom into a single room which was a great idea. He invited me to join him at a the tile and fittings vendors and made a bunch of really great recommendations to get great options within our price range. He stayed in contact through out the process. Once construction started he texted me nearly daily and visited my house every few days to track progress. Solomon was also able to get the city inspections done very quickly and kept the project from having delays related to waiting for inspections. The construction crew that Wise used was also great. They were quick, took care to clean up at the end of every day, and did high quality work. All inspections passed easily on the first try. I highly recommend Solomon and Wise builders for any home renovation. read more

We hired Wise Builders to refinish our garage. They did an excellent job and went above and beyond when we ran into some snags during the process (some laminate was very difficult to remove from our steps and they offered an epoxy solution for us instead, which turned out great.) In particular, our project manager Marc was really attentive and very easy to contact. He made working with Wise very easy, and I'd definitely want to work with him again if we need any additional work done on the house in the future. read more

I have had two remodeling projects done by Wise, both managed by Michele Crawford. Michele knows every aspect of the business, is unfailingly responsive, and gives great design advice. The work came out great, and Michele made sure that deadlines were met. There were the inevitable glitches with subcontractors, but Michele made sure that everything was corrected, and the final result was excellent. read more

Michele is a wonderful person to work with and she is very knowledgeable about cabinets and kitchens in general. Trying to visualize a kitchen with only a small sample of wood is difficult but Michele could create online mockup's to help. This allowed us to change colors and layouts easily so we could decide what we wanted our kitchen to look like. Part of kitchen design is checking the sizes and tolerances to make sure the appliances and cabinets fit and don't interfere with each other. Michele did a great job of verifying the details an we did not have any issues during the construction phase. In the end everything worked as expected and the cabinets, countertops, backsplash and floors are beautiful. I highly recommend Michele because she pays attention to the details that allow the kitchen to be functional and beautiful. read more

Wise builders is currently remodeling our kitchen and bathrooms. Love the work so far especially Michele Crawford. She does an amazing job helping pick out cabinets, measure, and give ideas. You can tell she has years of knowledge and experience with cabinets. Would definitely recommend her for your next project. read more

I want to take a moment to share how happy we are with the service provided by Michele Crawford. Choosing cabinets can be one of the most stressful aspects of a kitchen remodel. Cabinets serve as both a statement piece and a functional element in the kitchen, so it's crucial to get it right. Michele guided us from not really knowing what we wanted all the way through to installation, ensuring that everything was done properly. She made multiple trips to our home to ensure that everything would flow and work smoothly. We could not be happier with Michele and hope she receives the recognition she deserves. Thank you, Michele! For anyone looking for cabinets, look no further than Michele and Wise Builders. (pictures to follow, we are still under construction ) read more

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We are in the beginning stages. Went to showroom. They came, measured and gave a quote and who were their suppliers. Setting up a start date. (To be continued...) read more

Wise Builders did an excellent job remodeling our kitchen. Marc and Michele were professional, efficient, and provided amazing design ideas. It was overall a wonderful experience and surpassed my expectations. Thank you! read more

Very solid experience working with Solomon. He was very clear with scoping of the project (we did a kitchen remodel in SF) and made sure the crew always arrived on time. The project was even finished earlier than expected. Highly recommend working with Wise/Solomon. read more

We had an ADU built by another contractor over a year ago, and some of the work done was terrible. The work on the bathroom was incredibly bad. It not only looked ugly, but we ended up with leaks. Solomon and his team came in and fixed everything. It's much easier to do something right the first time than to try to fix it. It all looks good now, everything works, and there are no leaks. All the people involved were competent and pleasant to work with. Highly recommended. read more

We chose Wise Builders for our full kitchen renovation after meeting with six highly rated contractors from Yelp. They offered a mid-range quote and a realistic timeline of 6-8 weeks. Our project manager, Michael Gupol, went above and beyond our expectations! He was professional yet personable, very organized, transparent, and easy to reach. We'd been putting off this renovation for over three years, and we're so glad we did it with Michael. Despite unexpected repairs due to the house being from the 1950s, everything was still completed within six weeks from demo. We're thrilled with the results and have already reached out to Michael to start on our bathroom. Special thanks to his foreman, Luis, and his team, who kept the site clean and tidy each day and were always considerate. read more

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Wise Builders is remodeling our master bathroom and we couldn't be more happy. Allen Shochat the project manager and Tony Pham the foreman on the project both have been very helpful and responsive to our requests. Wise recommended Allen from Sofiov Design to design our new bathroom and we love the design he created for us. Remodels can be stressful but the Wise team minimized the hassle inherent in a complex project like this. We will leave a final review after completion of the project, but we don't anticipate any issues going forward. Thank you Wise Builders! To be continued. read more

We are nearly completed with remodeling our master bathroom with Wise Builders and so far, everything has exceeded our expectations. Our project manager Marc has been super helpful and organized. I was really impressed with how efficient the design process was and everything is turning out just as I imagined. Thank you Wise Builders! read more

We did our kitchen remodel and it was a great experience ! Mauro our foreman was absolutely amazing and we are thrilled with the outcome. Rebeka our PM was also amazing to work with from start to finish and we are glad we went with WISE ! Thank You read more

I tried to make an appointment for the consultation, but they changed it a few times and eventually ignored my response. It is clear that they carefully choose clients who are likely to give them good reviews. Therefore, the business should not be trusted regardless of its good reviews. read more

Popping back in quickly to edit my review from 2 stars to 4. Shortly after posting this review, Selene reached out to me directly via phone and we chatted briefly, in which she apologized for the miscommunication and drop in conversation, stating that she was working to find me the perfect team to visit and somehow just didn't communicate it out to me. I appreciated her effort in correcting this by sending a text and calling, and she was intent on ensuring i knew this was just a mishap, and not a norm. ___ 2 Stars - I was really enamored with Wise Builders when I first started looking for a company to work with for my full home remodel. It was a pretty big project and I wanted someone with a fabulous reputation, which is what I felt Wise Builders had based on Google and Yelp reviews, and their beautiful project photos. I put out a request, and got an answer fairly quickly via Yelp so we switched over to e-mail. Selene, who I think may be the office manager or something, reached out really politely for details of the project. Keep in mind that this was the very first remodeling company I was speaking with, and I didn't know too much yet. I sent a long detailed message and asked at the very end if it's possible to hire a family friend general contractor to do the work, but that I understood if that wasn't how things were done. Selene responded with a one liner saying we didn't seem like a good fit since they only take on complete projects. I didn't know that, so I apologized and quickly wrote back saying it was just a curiosity and could we please still have a consultation, and she said okay. After that, there were some pretty big gaps in communication (once from me because I was traveling for work). Selene asked if I could meet her the following week and I asked if they were available on weekends, and she didn't respond for ONE. MONTH. LOL. So, I wrote back to follow up - no apology, no acknowledgement of not responding - she just asked if I was available Sunday 11/19 or 11/26 and I excitedly responded within an hour saying 11/19 worked perfectly and asked what time worked for her team, and she never responded, they never showed up, or emailed to let me know they weren't coming. I am sorely disappointed, as this company was my first choice and I never got to meet with them, but I suppose the poor communication was already an indication that perhaps the project would not go well. Wishing this company the best, as they seem to have done some fabulous work.T read more

Solomon and Tony promised 4 1/2 week bath remodel project, and they delivered! With superb quality. Glitches were dealt with right away, problems solved. We are extremely happy with the result, and with the treatment we received from the whole team. Highly recommended. read more

Update: Our small bathroom remodel started 11/11/24 and completed 12/26/24. Aaron and Alex said it would take 30 working days and we were impressed that they completed the job exactly on time. We passed final inspection on 12/23/24 and Wise came in to complete the punch list on 12/26/24. They were efficient on having the porta-potty and signage removed that same week. A+ on timing. Working with Aaron and Alex was easy and seamless, both were extremely responsive. They also seemed very familiar with working with the City of Los Altos. The on-site subcontractors were OK -- some better than others, but they were all respectful and all got their jobs done which is what they were supposed to do. We had minor hiccups (missed inspection, niches didn't fit, difference of opinion on TP dispenser fitting (we insisted and it did), minor sloppy painting); there were language barriers at times; we felt on-site supervision was sometimes "light." We made a point to be home every day that work was going on. Sometimes we were not entirely clear about the daily schedule, but it all worked out. Also, Alex and Aaron were very accommodating as we had another plumber (who had extensive knowledge of the plumbing in our 1937 home) come in in the middle of the Wise job to do some under-the-house plumbing work -- we really appreciated Alex & Aaron's graciousness and accommodation for a vendor that was not theirs. I would recommend Wise Builders and we especially appreciated working with Alex and Aaron. We are very happy with the final product -- our bathroom is lovely and we have Alex, Aaron, and the Wise crew to thank. They have a very efficient system in place. read more

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We used Wise for a bathroom and kitchen remodel. These kinds of projects can be stressful, given that these are arguably the most essential rooms in a house. The key differentiator in making the experience smoother is a top tier project manager, which Wise provided us via Mike Gupol. Mike was by our side every step of the way, from tile and fixture selection, managing city permits, to comparison shopping to stay within budget. The work crew was excellent. They were respectful, friendly, clean, and detail oriented, and showed up on time, every time. I would absolutely hire Wise Builders for future jobs. Again, a big shoutout to Mike, who guided us through the process so expertly. Below a couple of before and after pics of the kitchen and bathroom: read more

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