Our contractor Uwe Wiggenhauser just finished our kitchen, bathroom and family room remodel. Uwe is…read morea highly skilled carpenter, pays careful attention to detail and is responsive and honest. (He even set up a complete temporary kitchen with working dishwasher, stove and oven on the main floor!) Uwe has many years of experience working in Piedmont independently and when he was with a larger construction firm (Saddle). Please don't hesitate to contact him directly: Wiggenhauser Construction 510-303-1360 cell/text or wiggenhausercon@aol.com.

Recently, we wanted to remodel our North Oakland kitchen and bathroom. Besides marble and granite…read morecounter tops for both rooms, we wanted a new kitchen island with a full size sink. Having seen the wonderfully extensive and complicated addition work Wiggenhauser Construction had completed for our next neighbors a year earlier, we did not hesitate to hire the company. Our project turned out extremely well, too, for the following reasons: As an experienced and highly skilled carpenter, Uwe (Uva) Wiggenhauser gives fair bids and stays well within budget. He has a strong sense of responsibility and provides quality workmanship. He selects a network of suppliers and trades people with similar work ethics to work for him on the projects. He sees to it that the job site is kept neat and clean at the end of the day. Even after construction has been completed, our neighbors and other former clients in the Oakland Piedmont areas have requested Uwe back on many occasions to work on other projects for them. For busy and mobile clients, Uwe is a responsive and savvy user of modern communications, such as emails and smart phones.

Richard and his team - Federico and Gabriel just finished our bathroom remodel. I wish I could give…read moremore then five stars! We are absolutely thrilled. What really stood out to me was how the team respected our home...they kept it clean, fulled cleaned at the end of each work day...prepped each day just perfectly, went over every detail with us and focused on our job instead of leaving half the day to work on another project. The job was done on time and the price was fair. The whole team was punctual and always let us know when they would get there in the morning. And they were very patient with my barking dog. I would absolutely recommend Premier Construction for any remodel / construction job you have in your home.

I've kind of been procrastinating on this review simply because it won't be short! Ha! Initially…read moremy husband had one of those 'Honey Do' lists that included remodeling our front bathroom. C'mon, how difficult can it be? So we do the demo and find old damage to the framing of the shower and dry rot. Okay I agree we need to call in the professionals. We found Premier through the Diamond Certified booklet and gave Richard a call. When I explained what we wanted Richard said could take on the job immediately and he would provide an estimate. I thought the estimate he came back with was high since we had already done all of the demo. Including getting the beast of a tub out. All I wanted was a frame-less shower, tiled walls, floor, and paint. How can that cost so much? But we needed the bathroom done and they could begin immediately. More about that later. Richard promised the job would be done in two weeks which made us happy since we only had one to use and even with only two people it is tough. Richard came by every morning during the project to check on the progress. Federico and Angel were friendly and arrived early each morning and worked late into the day. They were even 'cheerful' while they worked laughing and chatting with each other. No grumpiness here. At the end of each day I took pics and was very impressed with the progress and how it was all coming together just like I imagined. About the finished bathroom. We really could not be happier. The tile work in the shower is impeccable. They tested the water tightness overnight before beginning to even lay down the shower floor. The floor is sloped so the water will drain properly and not puddle. They added a light/fan combination that wasn't there before and moved electrical outlets to accommodate fixtures. I felt really bad for Federico because he had to go into our attic on a very hot day to hook up the exhaust fan which we did not have before. They even had to shave off the bottom of the original door since the tile floor was higher than the old vinyl floor. My only caution to anyone who uses Premier is to get the shower door factored in early in the project. Like day one. It affects everything including tile and paint. Premier does not do the shower doors which requires getting a bid and conversation from a different contractor. We would have definitely made a few different decisions if we'd talked to the glass guy upfront. Getting back to the cost. We did have to pay for the tile and other materials. I will say that based on the level of effort, the quality of the work, and the finished product, that both my husband and I felt like Richard had underbid this project and we ended up with a product that could/should have cost quite a bit more. Am I complaining? No, we just felt like we were committing a crime. We now have a 'showroom' quality bathroom for the cost of a standard bathroom that will last for the life of the home. All on time and on budget! Thank you Federico, Angel, and Richard! I'll be calling for the other bathroom but please underbid that too! =0)

They quoted me $1250 to fix our sheet rock. It was a bit cheaper than the other quotes and they…read moredidn't have a lot of reviews, but they seemed good. Huge mistake. Often showed up late or didn't show. Destroyed the floor, which I'm finding will now cost about $1300 to replace. They "finished" on a Wednesday and said they'd come back to fix the floor. I told them I'd pay then, but he sadly asked if he could get paid then. Stupidly I paid them half and said they'd get the rest on Friday, and of course they called and said they couldn't come on Friday. At that point I realized they were so inept that I couldn't imagine them making anything better, so we cut our losses. So now we're out $1300 to replace the floor, another $200 to finish the sheet rock, plus the $600 we paid them. Never again. Avoid at all costs.

I did not end up going with them due to the issues described below. To be clear, this review is…read moreabout professionalism and customer service, not about workmanship. I called about a plastering job and asked when he could come by for an estimate. He told me to just text him some photos and the square feet and he would get me a quote right away. I did as he asked, but didn't hear back. After a couple of hours (and calling other companies) I eventually texted him again for an update. He texted me back a very attractive price, and we worked out his availability. I was super excited to go with him since the price was a bit lower than the competitors. But I wanted to speak to him on the phone to ask a couple of questions and work out a couple of details. It was getting late, so I told him I'd call the next day. The next day he did not answer the phone. I texted him to let him know I just needed a 5-minute phone call to confirm a couple details and we'd be good to go. He totally ghosted me, and didn't text or call back. When you're doing a renovation, price is of course important, but so is reliability. If you have to chase your contractors down and they are flaky with you, how can you trust that they will show up when scheduled? Or come back for the 2nd or 3rd day of work? I had too many other contractors lined up I wasn't willing to risk going with this guy. And ended up going with a company that was much more expensive, but was professional, showed up on time, and was eager to do the work.

Stay far away from this person, he is a schemer and a conniver and a nickel and dimer. We wanted a…read moresimple bathroom remodel. It has taken 3x as long as he said (because he took another job before finishing ours). He convinced us to get a slab counter top instead of a vanity because he said it would look better. He somehow broke the second slab, went back to the place he bought it and got the cheapest thing he could buy and installed it - it is not even the same color........ Also he used on-hand paints because he was to cheap to actually go get the colors we wanted for the bathroom that were not what we wanted and then blamed the lights on the off coloring lol!!!. He told us to go get two slabs that we wanted and we did at a cost of 1K. Today he had the nerve and the audacity to email us asking to send him a check for the finished job - that he did not finish and left us holding this situation. Come back and fix the slab problem you created and paint the walls the color we wanted. Again STAY AWAY!

Dimitry has almost literally remodeled our entire house as well as some yard construction. About 5…read moreyears I have gone back to him over and over,because I trust him completely. The last was our living room and foyer. He did all the molding, painting, retiled the fireplace, installed doors and electrical ceiling lights. You can see from all my photos exactly what he has done for me. To say I recommend him is an understatement by now. My husband said NO MORE....but we'll see.

Noe is a trusted GC who will never leave you hanging. He's responsive, accountable, honest, and…read moregenuinely committed to doing quality work. We had a few pre-existing issues come up after we moved into our home, and Noe was always there with a practical solution to address my concerns. When we were shopping for a home, he was often there with his wife, Lauren, our agent, for the pre-purchase walkthroughs, offering thoughtful and professional advice along the way. After we bought our home, Noe and his crew worked quickly and professionally, stayed on budget, and finished ahead of schedule. They delivered a beautifully finished garage, including epoxy flooring and new lighting. I also really appreciate that Noe's proposals are extremely thorough, detailed, and clear about the scope of work, which makes the process straightforward and predictable. I've been burned in the past by contractors who are unresponsive, do shoddy work, or won't take responsibility when something goes wrong. Noe is nothing like that. He runs a quality operation, stands behind his work, and is a reliable, decent, and trustworthy contractor. I would absolutely recommend Noe Padilla Design & Build.

We developed a leak in our roof. Luckily it was only affecting a closet and we were able to capture…read morethe water in buckets until it was taken care of. We contacted Noé at Padilla Design and Build and he came personally to review the situation and gave us a plan going forward. We had used Padilla Design and Build with a previous house and we were very happy with their work. After solar panels were removed, Noé had his men on the job within a few days, and completed a few days after that. They also repaired an unsightly crack in the hallway. We definitely would recommend Noé and Padilla Design and Build for any project. They do quality work in a timely manner. The workers were courteous and kept checking to make sure they were doing what we expected. -Steve and Peggy

We couldn't be happier with how our project turned out. This is a family business of hard workers…read morewho put their all into what they build. They are very responsive, professional and super nice to work with. We will definitely be reaching out again!

Completely unprofessional, Tony as a person is really nice and can talk the talk. But as a business…read moreowner I don't think he has his head screwed on straight. I had him come out to my property to look at the scope of work and give me a quote. He came through was very personable and I really thought he could be the guy to handle my project. But then he just disappeared. I contacted him 4 times for a quote and everytime he kept telling me that "I'm working on it". 3 weeks later no quote and no contact from him. I'm glad I didn't go with his company otherwise he would have disappeared mid way through my project lol. Good luck with anyone getting their work done with this guy.

I wanted to share our experience with Home Pro's. Let me tell you that you really don't have to…read morelook any further. You couldn't be in better hands. Jim and his fantastic crew are just incredible. From the very start we knew we made the right choice for our kitchen remodel. We were guided and walked through every step of the process.The end result was exactly what we wanted. We feel like we are looking at a home magazine, but we are in our gorgeous, new kitchen. All you need to do is give Jim a call.After meeting with Jim , we immediately knew he was the right choice for our project .We can't say enough about Jim. He is fantastic. He will make all your kitchen and bath dreams come true. Jim and his team take care of everything. Prepare to be amazed.

I hired Home Pro's to remodel my 38 years old kitchen. Absolutely great experience! The process was…read morevery smooth, communication was clear and timely, priorities and budget were respected. The end result is a stunning kitchen that met all of my needs and fit the space like a glove. My experience was so great, I have already booked another project with Home Pro's due to begin this spring, 2024. Read on for more detailed review. My goals for this remodel were to raise the ceiling height by getting rid of the fluorescent light box, add additional 20-amp circuits for countertop appliances, increase storage and countertop workspace (both linear and height clearance between upper and lower cabinets), and finally give the room an updated look without compromising flow or the original architectural aesthetics. I also specified that the quality of materials (durability and ease of cleaning) was very important to me. I expect this kitchen to last at the minimum 15-20 years. Jim submitted his design plans for my review, made his recommendations for a cabinet line / company that would meet my expectations (replacement parts and doors available). The design was very thoroughly thought out. Attention was given to things that would have never crossed my mind, such as extra space between corner sink and dishwasher to make loading the dishwasher easier; custom built-in over-the-counter microwave; cabinets where there were none before; extended countertop to add a coffee bar; and a custom table made from the same material as the countertop. Once the design was accepted, I received a contract with detailed cost for all work and materials. This full transparency was very beneficial to me. It helped me make informed decisions when deciding between full quartz backsplash or tile (the full quartz was surprisingly less expensive than the tile I would have chosen). Jim is very considerate of finances, often offering options and choices with money saving advantages. He offered simple work-arounds, suggesting rerouting an air duct instead of repositioning a support beam. This simple work-around saved me $2,000. Communication was very clear throughout the project. Employees and specialty contractors were all licensed professionals. They kept the work area clean, answered questions clearly, and most importantly, provided excellent completed work. I went into the project with a 25% buffer for unexpected expenses, as there are always surprises when you open walls. Fortunately, these were minimal and Jim used cost effective approaches when addressing them. He educated me on the options and let me make the final choices. The entire process was very fluid. There were a few slowdowns, but these were due to the City of Fremont missing inspections, not returning calls or emails, and not picking up the phone at times. Unfortunately, Fremont has suffered with these issues even before COVID, so if you live here be aware of possible delays. I have visited many open houses in my neighborhood to see how other neighbors have remodeled their space over the last 30 years. They ranged from simple facelift approaches to full luxury, and even converting to open concept design. Thankfully, I believe mine is the best kitchen remodel for this floorplan in the development. Nothing looks forced or out of place. Jim's design is impressive and robust. Thoughtful and carefully chosen upgrades made a huge difference. My new kitchen is extremely functional, and has a sophisticated, timeless look.

Extremely Poor Experience - Lack of Accountability and Misrepresentation…read more We were assigned AMS by our HOA to repair extensive damage to our living room and kitchen caused by a major water leak from a common pipe. Unfortunately, working with AMS has been a nightmare. Our home has been left in a broken, partially demolished state for over six months with no meaningful progress. AMS consistently hides behind "contract terms" and "processes," yet fails to follow through on their own commitments. Timelines are repeatedly pushed with vague or fabricated explanations, and every promised start date has come and gone without action. For more than three months, we were explicitly told that materials were being procured. When it became clear that no materials had actually been ordered and we questioned the misinformation, the response was simply, "the past is past." This complete lack of accountability was shocking. Whenever we ask direct and reasonable questions, AMS redirects us to the HOA instead of answering--using this as an escape mechanism. At the same time, they provide the HOA with inaccurate or misleading updates to justify ongoing delays, creating conflicting narratives and leaving the homeowner stuck in the middle. Living in a damaged home for this long has caused significant stress, disruption, and financial burden. Communication has been poor, commitments have not been honored, and transparency has been completely lacking. Based on our experience, I would strongly advise against working with AMS, especially for time-sensitive or homeowner-impacting repairs. Accountability, honesty, and basic project management are severely lacking.

I live in the Oakland Hills and was trying to get some repairs done before putting my home on the…read moremarket. The projects were diverse, ranging from retaining wall repair and replacement, siding issues, and possibly mold in my living room. Sean had reasonable, thoughtful and economical approaches and solutions for every problem. He gave me a reasonable bid, and completed the project quickly and efficiently. He and his crew, in particular Guillermo were amazing. They were courteous and meticulous. I have had a great deal of experience with contractors over my 40 years as a homeowner and can highly recommend them without reservation. Mark T.