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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.

Our bathroom was outdated, and the narrow tub no longer worked for us.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.

Alex C.

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.

Tiffany H.

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!

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Ask the Community - Wise Builders

Is asbestos removal a service your company provides?

Hi Helen, Unfortunately, we do not provide this service. We specialize in complete renovations such… Read more

Do you provide these service: 1. Flooring. Replace the new floor 2. Remove an old fireplace?…

Good Morning Kathy, We specialize in complete renovations such as kitchen, and bathroom remodels as… Read more

What experience do you have with seismic retrofits in San Jose and working with the City's building department to obtain permit for this kind of job?

Hi! Unfortunately we don’t provide this service. We specialize in Total Interior Renovations, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling and Room Additions.… Read more

Hi - Do you accept projects in Union City? Do your services also include exterior stucco-paint, landscaping, and yards? Are you available on weekends to visit for a quote?

Hello Maryasol, We appreciate you considering Wise Builders for your next home remodeling project.… Read more

Do you install drywall? We had some drywall removed in the bathroom/garage and looking for a contractor to replace. Also interested in getting a quote for a bathroom remodel.

Hi J L., While we are happy to provide assistance for any total renovation project, such as an updated bathroom, we don't do small repairs on their own.

Do Wise Builders have experience working with insurance companies on fire/smoke damage repair?

No sorry

Does your company repair exterior framing we have a king stud that is located a condo unit beneath the garden window from a planter box that has caused dry rot?

Thank you for considering Wise Builders for your upcoming Home Renovation. We specialize in complete kitchen and bathroom renovations as well as room additions and complete interior renovations. Please feel free to contact us about any future… Read more

Would you be able to build a custom pergola in the backyard?

Thank you for considering Wise Builders for your upcoming Home Renovation. Unfortunately, we do not provide the service you requested. We specialize in total kitchen and bathroom renovations as well as room additions and total interior renovations.… Read more

Do you build sun rooms?

Unfortunately we do not.

Is Newark in your service area?

Yes we service the Newark area!

Do you work in Gilroy?

Yes

Do you remove popcorn ceilings?

We do as long as there is no findings of asbestos. We can only do this work of this is part of a complete remodel of an area. (Kitchen, bathroom or full home remodel)

Have you ever done an add on/remodel to a cinder block home? And can you get permits to do so in San Jose?

We have not yet done such a project with cinder block homes.

Do you do fences?

We do not install fences.

Do you guys build sunrooms in the backyard attached to the house?

Unfortunately We do not

Do you work in the Union City area.?

Sorry not this time

Do you take smaller jobs, like a bath to shower conversion?

Yes we do a complete bathroom remodeling

Can you guys build an additional room in the backyard connected with the house?

Yes of course Thank You… Read more

How long does it typically take to build a additional master bedroom with bath room (same floor)?

Once planning is approved. Start of construction to end of construction (depending on design and scope of project) can take around 3-4 months realistically with inspections!

Do you do basements?

No We specialize only for complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling room additions as well

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Nathan is incredibly easy to work with and always accommodating, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.

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I can't be happier with Kitchen Reface Depot. They are incredibly professional. From the initial…read moremeasurements to showroom visits, every step of the process was smooth and stress free. Paul is friendly and knowledgeable, and Kennedy is always responsive, answering all my questions promptly. Andrew and Miguel were the installers, and they were friendly and polite, which made the process even easier than I expected. They were also very respectful of the space and extremely careful when moving things around the house. Their installation work was flawless. The transformation turned out exactly how I hoped. They truly brought my vision to life. I chose a greenish-gray color that complements the rest of my home, and I was going for a super modern look--they delivered exactly what I imagined. This company clearly cares about his customers, and at no point did I feel pressured. Refacing made so much sense! They can reface all the cabinets throughout the house, not just in the kitchen. That's what I did, so make sure to ask about their full home services. I only had to empty the cabinets for less than a week, and now I get to enjoy the bathrooms, laundry room and a kitchen that feel completely new. Thank you!

I highly recommend Kitchen Reface Depot! Paul and his team custom made our kitchen cabinets and new…read moreshelving, cabinets and mantle for our fireplace. I didn't have much of an idea of what I wanted, this being my first renovation, but Paul and Kennedy took the time to help me figure it out. The showroom is great, as you can see things in the flesh to help make decisions. Paul is so detail oriented which is exactly what you want for this process. Paul spent time and effort to coordinate with my contractor to make sure everything went as planned. The end product was high quality and when something wasn't quite level, Paul didn't hesitate to have someone come back to fix it. I'm so happy with all the work KRD completed and it was such a pleasure working with them!

Pacific Home Decor

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My contractor sent me here to look for a vanity. The vanities here are much nicer and more stylish…read morethan what you can find at Home Depot or Lowe's. This store pretty much has all their vanities on display so you can see the different wood finishes and size options, which ones come with a sink and which ones have a separate sink. The prices are great compared to other custom vanity places. The store is huge and seems overwhelming. They carry a lot of products for your kitchen, bathroom and other rooms in your home. Since I was focused only on purchasing a vanity, I tried my best not to look at all the other products they carry, such as floor tiles, wood floors, bathroom tiles, shower fixtures, toilets, mirrors, shower doors, etc. So much to look at!! Richard helped me with my questions. He was knowledgeable and patient. He showed me comparable products around the floor then put my order together. Most items are in stock! That's great!! No need to wait for delivery. What I like about PHD is that I can purchase my products and my contractor can pick them up. I don't have to haul a vanity in my tiny car. Returns have a restocking fee. Make sure you like what you're getting.

PHD is a great showroom to work with. I'm a designer and collaborate with them regularly, and the…read moreexperience has been consistently positive. Special thanks to Erica -- she specializes in kitchens and is truly amazing. She's professional, helpful, very service-oriented, and always knows how to guide the process the right way. Honestly, a big part of why the experience is so good is because of Erica. Highly recommend working with her and the PHD team.

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Review update: We use them in the past and now we use them…read moreagain for a smaller job after we had a good experience on the first project we decided to have them come and redo our bathroom. Since we work with them in the past, we knew exactly how they walk and we liked the first time so on this project it was even better. We had great communication from the very beginning when we started planning this remodel it took us a bit longer than usual because we are busy working so it was very challenging picking out materials and honestly, it was hard for us to decide what color of tiles we want to go with. Thankfully, Ryan and the team helped us out. They helped us getting all the permits necessary and started construction immediately after the remodel project took about two months and change. They kept the job site clean every day cause we still lived in the house overall we are happy with the final results and we do recommend this company.

We recently had our kitchen remodeled, and the entire experience exceeded expectations. From the…read moreinitial consultation to the final touches, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Ryan really stood out he guided us through the permit process and made sure all the plans were clear and approved without delays, which took a lot of stress off our shoulders. The quality of the work is excellent. The layout feels more functional, the finishes look great, and the attention to detail really shows. Communication was consistent throughout, and any questions we had were addressed quickly.

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Great one-stop shop for a kitchen remodel. We did both our cabinets and quartz countertops here…read more Having everything sourced from one place made the color matching so much easier. The cabinets arrived exactly as described, and the stone fabrication was precise. There were a few minor hiccups with communication during the scheduling phase, but the final result is a beautiful, functional kitchen that didn't break the bank. I needed a kitchen refresh on the right timeline, and KZ Kitchen really delivered. Their stock availability is impressive--I was able to get my cabinets much faster than the 8-12 week lead times I was quoted elsewhere. The plywood construction feels sturdy, and the finish is clean. Shoutout to Vikki Wang for being straight to the point and helping me get my order processed quickly. If you want a 'no-fluff' experience that respects your schedule, this is the place.

Edison Ye of KZ Kitchen was masterful in designing our kitchen. His product knowledge was very…read morehelpful in new kitchen. We did our work ahead of our meeting with Edison. We had measurements and some ideas of what we wanted. Once contracted, their in-house installation team later came out of verify our measuring skills. We agreed upon the price for both cabinets and the installation, we set a date. Keypoints: They had all material in stock. They offered to start demo work the next day. We were not ready, we took a week to clear and pack up kitchen. The whole process took 7 days, not weeks as other contractors quoted us. The installation team was the hardest working I ever seen. They cleaned everything up and disposed of all demo materials. I starting quoting the kitchen project 3 years ago and the pricing and project time were very expensive and told it could months to complete . You can do this project on your own. Hire yourself, be the project manager yourself. Ask for better pricing like you are a contractor , and hire KZ Kitchens for both product and the installation. But go in prepared too. They didn't do the lights in the picture. The was Delton Electric in San Jose.

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This is a big store and you can check out their products online as well…read more Our contractor recommended this place as he has an account there with deep discount that can be passed onto the customers. They have a variety of tile selections and most of them were imported from Italy or Spain which with better quality there's less yield loss, hence you can buy less. Some of the special priced items have longer lead times, so make sure you double check with them. We didn't enjoy the process as much as with other shops because of 3 reasons. First of all, our sales contact was quite unavailable on the weekends or even Friday afternoons, so we had a hard time scheduling with her. But if you just walk in and ask for help from the front desk, they will assign someone to help. The second issue we found was the inconsistency of product introductions. We were worried about slippery tiles in the shower, our sales contact suggested us to focus on the tiles that have a special coating. The second sales person we talked to said the special coating was only for outdoor use, using the gauge lines between tiles is good enough to prevent slipping. Thirdly, after we got the quote, we couldn't place the order into the system with our contractor's discount; only that appointed sales person could do. Luckily we could get the rest of the process done via email and she sent out a link for me to make payment. If you have a Rakuten cash back app and pay online, I think you get the cash back as well.

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Bay Stone Depot

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(249 reviews)

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North San Jose

My experience with Bay Stone Depot was extremely frustrating and disappointing…read more I purchased two stone slabs for my home, expecting premium quality and service given the price. Within weeks after installation, pit marks and dents began developing on the surface. Over the following months, additional defects continued to appear under normal use. When I reported the issue, Bay Stone initially acknowledged it as a quality concern but directed me to work directly with their supplier rather than handling it themselves. After months of follow-up, the supplier's representative inspected the slabs and offered replacement slabs. I then returned to Bay Stone to request some form of refund instead of replacement, since the cost of uninstalling and reinstalling the slabs makes the replacement offer impractical and financially unreasonable. Bay Stone indicated that a refund might be possible but claimed the supplier required the original slabs to be returned. That was not what I had been told. After I confirmed with the supplier that returning the originals was not required, Bay Stone changed its position. The manager, Kimberley, told me it was "not scientifically possible" for pit marks to develop after installation and suggested I should have identified the issue at delivery. I provided multiple dated photos showing the progression of the defects. After that, my messages went unanswered. What stood out most was the lack of ownership and empathy. Kimberley was not apologetic and did not appear interested in finding a practical resolution. Instead, responsibility was repeatedly shifted, and ultimately, the issue was attributed to me for not raising it at delivery, even though the slabs appeared fine at that time. It felt as though once payment was made, accountability ended. When customers pay premium prices, they expect both quality materials and meaningful support if something goes wrong. In my case, that expectation was not met.

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(32 reviews)

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I don't usually write reviews unless it was a service that absolutely exceeded my expectations. In…read morethis circumstance Re-Model Design & Build gets all the praise for a full-scale remodel they did on my residence in San Jose. I was originally working with a different contractor and I had concerns that they weren't going to be able to meet my needs. That is when I met Tal Braun and he took in all of the information. There was zero pressure and he was very informative and insightful. He took me to see a project that his crew was working on in SJ and when I saw the crew working I knew that they were the right company for me. The most impressive part of the process is the communication amongst the teams. Despite supply chain issues and delays, they were still able to hit all of the timelines because we had to move out of the house for the construction. I won't belabor the review, just know that you can trust Tal and his team. He was straightforward and trustworthy throughout the process. I have already referred him to several friends. If you have any doubts, drop them and go with Tal!

Hired them to redo one of the sidings of our condo building in 2020. After many hiccups and delays,…read morethey finished the job. However, with the last heavy rains water started leaking inside through the window frames they redid, which were supposed to have a 10-year leak warranty. I tried emailing them but all their emails are now bouncing. I had the phone of the CEO, Shlomo "Sol" Akeri, whom I called and he said to email him the details and he'd take care of it; of course, I never heard back and now he's not even answering calls or emails.

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