A McGuo Solutions

(60 reviews)

We are the owners and designers of a nearly 4,000 square foot high-end home in Marin County for…read morewhich we recently completed new construction. We hired a general contractor and agreed to use all of their selected subcontractors except for a small subset we insisted on selecting ourselves, including Custom Stone. Custom Stone came highly recommended by multiple stone suppliers and other fabricators in the Bay Area. The scope of our stone installation was large and it was critically important that we select a fabricator who had experience with higher-end homes and highest-quality installations. Our scope included a master bathroom consisting of a double vanity, an 8' tall all-slab master shower and an undermounted roman master bathtub; a large kitchen with multiple stone surfaces including a 12' x 9' island; two guest bathrooms with marble slab vanities; a guest bathroom all-slab shower; an all-slab marble surround and hearth for a 42" fireplace; a custom designed and constructed semi-precious slab backlit bar; and an outdoor BBQ counter with Neolith. At the outset of the project, Custom Stone joined us during trips to various stone yards, advised us on the considerations of different materials, and helped us to obtain the most competitive pricing with their relationships. During the fabrication process, Custom Stone sent us multiple detailed design mock-ups and welcomed us to participate in the process. They recently invested in state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and technology that enables Contractors and Owners to see exactly what output they can expect, and to efficiently and flexibly provide input into the design and configuration decisions. For example, their new 3-D Laser measuring system and real-time digital vein-matching software allowed us to approve our slab layout before the fabrication started. Custom Stone's CNC waterjet cutting machine enabled exceptionally precise cuts on the material that we didn't find possible with other fabrication firms, allowing Custom Stone to produce the highest-quality end products for our project. Custom Stone's work is uncontestably one of the highlights of the new home and has significantly enhanced its aesthetic and value. We cannot speak highly enough of their work and the process of working with them. They worked and collaborated well with other trades/subcontractors, offered up creative solutions and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to quality. When we were selecting our stone subcontractor, we considered five (5) criteria in the following stack-ranked order: (1) precision in design and craftsmanship, and attention to detail; (2) knowledge of products/materials; (3) design skill in assembling pieces to create contiguous and less visible seams; (4) use of current technology and tools; and (5) reliable and on schedule. Custom Stone achieved the highest marks across all five criteria. We would certainly recommend and hire them again for whatever scope project we consider in the future.

Highly recommend working with Dimitar and Custom Stone. They were fantastic to work with on our…read moreKitchen/Bar/Bathroom remodel. They have really great attention to detail and excellent customer service. We are so happy with how it all turned out!

Amazing Stone

4.9

(64 reviews)

I received 4 quotes for stone installation for our kitchen renovation. This included waterfall and…read morebacksplashes (including one tall panel up the wall). Amazing Stone was very easy to communicate with and prompt with their quote. The breakdown: - 1 company was at $14.5K. - Amazing Stone and another company were at $11-12K. - 1 company was at $9K. We selected this company and were happy with the job they did.

They did a great job for a fireplace stone surround. Dariel was very responsive and gave us a good…read moreprice for a complicated project. They accommodated our requests and even helped with cutting some of the mantel pieces to size. The measurements were spot on even though the mantel had some imperfections in dimensions. I would highly recommend him. Bonus: My cat loves our new setup

Mokastile

(42 reviews)

I received 4 quotes for stone installation for our kitchen renovation. This included waterfall and…read morebacksplashes (including one tall panel up the wall). Mokastile was very easy to communicate with and prompt with their quote. Note that they seem to be the same company or partners with Specially Stone. The breakdown: - 1 company was at $14.5K. - Mokastile and another company were at $11-12K. - 1 company was at $9K. We selected this company and were happy with the job they did.

Felipe, Daniel, and Gregorio did a fantastic job on my kitchen countertops! I am very thankful I…read morefound them!

Stone Work Details

(13 reviews)

Gerardo & Jeff were very responsive to our request and came out soon after to fix our uneven seam…read morein our kitchen granite countertop. They were careful and precise fixing the issue without any damage to the granite or cabinets. Left the area clean. Just a terrific job. Highly recommended.

Super fast service- they were at my house within a few hours, and now I have a perfect countertop…read more Quick, neat, and professional. The caulking looked horrible from my previous instal, and I was desperate to have it fixed. Now it looks like the brand new beautiful countertop it should have looked like 6 months ago! Thanks!

Fonseca Marble and Tile

(101 reviews)

I have nothing but very high praises. The workmanship and service provided was outstanding. I…read morelive in Southern California but with Rolando's communication skills I felt I was constantly and honestly updated. My condominium, built in the 1960's, primary bathroom required a substantial bathroom upgrade. New ceiling, fan, cabinets, mirror, tub, flooring, plumbing, electrical, etc., were needed. Rolando did exactly as proposed and scheduled. He also added a few extra touches. Most notably Rolando worked well with my tenants who voiced their appreciation of Rolando's crew and professionalism. Also, the clean up during and after each day was 100%. I will definitely hire Fonseca Marble and Tile again on all future jobs.

Rolando is a professional who strives for excellence, treats his people well, and delivers large…read moreprojects on time. Very consciencious. Responds quickly to follow up requests. I would totally recommend him 100% of time.

Bay Countertops

(46 reviews)

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I'm a retired builder/remodeler. Over the years I've worked with many subcontractors from all the…read moretrades and none have been easier to work with, more professional or have produced more impressive results than Efren and his team at Bay Countertops. Tobee runs an efficient installation and shares many helpful insights. The office staff makes every effort to work with your schedule. And I still marvel at the way the cutters have matched the veins in my quartz countertops. The showroom is well designed without being overwhelming, and is just a short drive over the Richmond Bridge from Marin to the Marina Bay Parkway exit off of 580.

I had a great experience with Bay Countertops. The owner, Efren showed up exactly when he said he…read morewould for the consult and estimate. He was efficient and detail oriented while taking the template for my countertops, and the turnaround time for install was exactly as promised. A week later Tobee and Enrique showed up, walked me through the process, and after I answered a couple questions they had the countertop in and looking great. Overall I would highly recommend them and I will definitely use them again in the future.

R & A Stone and Tile

(54 reviews)

Quality, service and COMMUNICATION! First off their communication was amazing. Their pricing is…read morecompetitive and their works quality is awesome! One stop shop. Installed the sink, faucet and plumbing. Quick and efficient. Demo and templates one day, install one day. Would absolutely recommend them and when we remodel our downstairs bathroom they will absolutely be the first company I call.

Avoid for Large Projects - Poor Communication, Costly Mistakes, and Delays…read more I would not hire R&A Stone and Tile unless you are a contractor yourself and can monitor the job 24/7. They may be fine for small tiling jobs, or a cheap kitchen flip that you don't care about the quality but anything beyond that is a mistake. Project Experience: -Disorganized & Poor Communication: Ruben, the contractor, constantly miscommunicated with his crew, leading to errors and wasted time. The crew speaks limited English, and Ruben failed to properly relay instructions. -Constant Rescheduling & Delays: The project was plagued with intentional delays because they were trying to juggle randoms crew members to the job site. They do not have a dedicated crew. To keep the job moving, I had to step in and install my stove hood myself. Quality of Work: -Minimal Supervision & Costly Mistakes: Ruben was only on-site for 30 minutes to an hour a day. The crew made frequent errors, wasted materials, and ultimately cost me an extra $5,000 in materials. Unprofessional Workmanship: -A crew member (Adrian) improperly used self-leveling, causing mortar to seep through walls and doors. -The same worker almost set my kitchen on fire due to incorrect wiring. -A junior crew member (Manuel) threw away new materials, further increasing costs. -My husband and I had to redo the wall texture they applied because it was done so poorly. -The countertop was improperly installed (by Victor), leading to a post-installation crack. The contractor promised to fix it but was a no-show, wasting an entire day of our time. -The dishwasher was incorrectly installed (Ricardo), requiring my husband to take a day off to reinstall it. Material Pricing & Usage: The contractor ordered materials on my behalf, but the pricing changed and was increased without transparency. The crew also took materials I paid for to use on other job sites. Also on two occasions, we had to order more tiles at 3x the cost because all the measurements were incorrect. Other Issues: -The crew trashed and clogged our bathroom toilet. They denied responsibility until I installed a camera--only then did the issue stop. -Never reimbursed or refunded for damages and extra expenses. Final Verdict: Ruben is a nice guy and means well, but his company is not equipped for big jobs (over $10K). If you have a small bathroom tile job, they might be fine, but anything beyond that--find a better contractor. We rushed to finish the project just to be done with them, and in hindsight, we should have hired someone else from the start. Do not make the same mistake we did. 2/5 - Would not recommend for major home renovations. Recommend for small jobs only.

Innovate Stone Design

(10 reviews)

In my opinion- an ideal contractor for counter tops…read more 1.) Great communication 2.) On time 3.) Quality work / Attention to detail Bradlee was great at communicating directly and was very knowledgeable about counters. He gave me great recommendations for backsplash height, sink placement and chamfering of the edge. The final product speaks for itself. It's beautiful and blows away my other counter when it comes to craftsmanship and quality of install. I *HIGHLY* recommend giving Bradlee a call if you are looking for a countertop. On top of the glowing review above, his price was competitive and fair.

Brad is very professional and good at communication. They followed up quickly and price is…read morecompetitive as they are stone- focused therefore can save customer's a lot on material. I would definitely recommend Innovate Stone to all my friends!

Elegant Stone & Cabinets

(59 reviews)

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Working with elegant stone and cabinets was so easy. I was worried something would go wrong, like…read morethey would cancel and adjust date, or would take lo ger than they said. But no. From beginning to end we t smoothly. We hot counter top, backslash and new sink done in 8 hours, 2 guys did all the work. It looks great, love it and would recommend.

We just redid our kitchen and our contractor sent us to Elegant Stone and Cabinets for our cabinets…read moreand countertops. Kira helped us pick out the cabinets, counter, sink, handles and she did an excellent design of our kitchen. The kitchen turned so beautiful and we are enjoying it so much! Thanks to Elegant Stone!!!!

Beltran Tile Design

(6 reviews)

Ruben and his team are the best in the business. Honest, skilled, and very easy to work with. We…read morehired Beltran Tile Design for a bathroom remodel project. From our initial inquiry, estimate, timeline, and quality of work, they were absolute professionals. Their quote was more than fair and they were always responsive, on time, and finished the job within the agreed upon timeframe. We enjoyed working with them so much that we asked them to complete our second bathroom! I highly recommend and we plan on working on our next project with Ruben in the future.

We had a really positive experience working with Ruben. We initially hired him to tile the…read morebacksplash in our kitchen, of which we thought he did such a good job we then hired him for a variety of work to help with our bathroom remodel. Ruben and Norman tiled our entire bathroom (floor, shower including a niche, backsplash for sink), installed an arch, installed baseboards, and helped stack our washer/dryer to make better use of our space. Throughout the entire experience Ruben and Norman were extremely friendly, respectful, responsive, and flexible to our changing needs. They are meticulous in how they work and the end product is detailed and precise, all at an extremely reasonable cost. Given our two really positive experiences with Ruben and his team, and our ever-growing need for improvements around our house, we will 100% be contacting Beltran Tile Design for future help and I strongly encourage you to do the same. Thank you Ruben! We have had a hard time finding contractors we can trust who are reasonably priced with really strong execution. You and your team check all these boxes.

Bee Green Recycling & Supply

(115 reviews)

I needed a good soil for my 7 fruit/veggie garden beds. I was browsing their site and had…read morequestions, used their 'text us' feature and they responded back to me once their store opened, they responded and answered all my questions about the delivery procedure and gave me advice on which soil to use. It was a casual low pressure convo throughout the morning and finally called to get the deal done and set up for the delivery of 5cu yds I needed. Good communication by txt about the upcoming delivery and when the truck arrived, I was off-site but had the area prepped and the driver dropped it off perfectly on the tarp. I had a great experience and the soil is great so far, seeds already sprouting! Will be back for more materials!

First time here. I was looking to purchase yard bender board. Messiah was sent to help me. What an…read moreawesome young man. He knew the products and was very helpful. I was not set on bender board but thought that was my only option as metal was too expensive. Once he explained the difference and what each came with it was a bit more expensive nbut not It enough for me to go with the lessor product. Messiah was very patient all the while juggling other calls for his attention. He represents BGR very well. He had ideas on how I could transport the items in my truck as that was a concern I had. He also helped me with selecting bark for my garden and the amount needed. I definitely will be back once I measure and get all the needed info. Thank you Messiah BGR is lucky to have you represent them. You were confident in explaining the products and you listening to what I was trying to accomplish in my yard and offered me a reasonably priced solution. I want to note that when I originally walked into to business the two women working the counters were less than friendly. I was actually going to leave. Glad I stuck around.

Precision Painting & Handyman Svcs

4.9

(59 reviews)

Precision Painting and Handyman Svcs did it so well since the beginning to the end. There was no…read moreconfusion in communication, they turned up on schedule and the job was completed meticulously and professionally. The lines of the paint are clear and the space was tidy once it was completed. The quality experienced was fair in its price. I would certainly suggest them to anyone who requires a good and detailed work.

I hired Precision Painting to paint/ repair damage to my bathroom walls, and I am highly pleased…read morewith their work. The associate, Mike, was kind, professional, and flexible with scheduling. He was on time and finished the job in the time that was quoted, and for a reasonable price. I would definitely hire him again for any paint/repair needs.

Cal Tile Co

4.1

(62 reviews)

Great service. Needed a hard to find color grout to match my tiles which was not in stock anywhere…read more(and would take ten days to order from Home Depot). Cal Tile had all the colors of the Prism Grout in stock and matching silicone caulk. Thanks cal tile!

Calvin is very knowledgeable and has trained his son Jeffrey well. This family small business makes…read moreordering tiles manageable and a good learning process. Prices are reasonable. Great customer service!

Remodeling Heroes

4.6

(119 reviews)

Working with Athos was a Joy! Our home had some serious water damage from our upstairs neighbors,…read moreand Athos walked us through every step he and his crew could take to restore our home. He was easily reachable and if we found some material at a different price was able to match. Our home looks amazing and our son loves his restored room. I've been telling other neighbors about the great work these guys do.

I love their office manager, Kathy, and their rep was quick to reach out, however, the consult was…read morevia phone, and they didn't ask for measurements or a video call. At the end of the conversation, the rep (owner, btw) said I would receive a quote the next day. It's now been 1 week and radio silence. Guess they don't want my business.

All Natural Stone

4.0

(228 reviews)

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purchased $1000 of tile, only to be informed a week later that the tile was no longer available…read more went in to store to select alternate options the following weekend, purchased an additional $7000 of tile with a quoted 2-3 week delivery time frame called store at 3 week mark after receiving no updates on delivery and was informed that newly purchased tile is actually 8-12 weeks backordered. it's now 5 weeks later, we've spent $8000, and we have no tile. unclear if or when the order will ever be fulfilled awful communication at best, outright scam at worst. needless to say, we'll never be working with this place again

All Natural Stone has a large variety of tiles and mosaics. They give discounts freely. Salespeople…read moreare experts and great artistic advisors. Cameron has a terrific aesthetic eye and great advice. When I couldn't decide on the final tile, he called all the advisors over and everyone weighed in. Very helpful. They have an alley where they store discontinued or sale tiles. Don't miss it. 50% off. One thing, though. Once you've decided, no returns (without fee).

Artistic Stone Kitchen & Bath

(174 reviews)

Many years ago we ended up finding the perfect quartz slabs from Artistic stone. I recall the…read moreservice was mediocre, but no major issues (I recall they had recommended that the slab seam be located in the middle of the countertop, until I requested the seam be behind the sink faucet). Fast forward to 2025 and I reached out for a quote and Benjamin responded via email within 24 hours. He was so responsive so we decided to pop by to take a look at their inventory. They have a great selection of slabs and prefab stones and Benjamin was very knowledgeable, answered all of my questions, and had an eye for detail. Our project is very simple and straightforward, but the prices were reasonable and I am so excited for the stone we chose!

We used Artistic Stone to cut our quartz slabs and they did a great job, including doing much…read morebetter looking "miter" cut (two edges meet at a refined 45 degrees instead of blocky perpendicular style). They have been in business for a long time and know what they're doing. Helen is great to work with, understands everything about the business, and detail oriented. They also carry their own quartz slabs sourced carefully from interesting locations and offering a great high-end look for a reasonable price.

Fine Home Carpentry and Repair

(10 reviews)

John built a bench seat with storage into our bay window and we're very happy with the end result…read more When he first arrived to discuss the project, he patiently looked at my sketches and ideas and offered very practical suggestions. During the build, he was conscientious of our space, and occasionally stopped to offer his thoughts or get our opinions on how to proceed. He finished early and cleaned everything up nicely. John is resourceful, polite, and friendly. We'll happily call him for future projects.

John is an outstanding problem solver and does top quality work! I hired John for two projects. The…read morefirst repairing 6 original double-hung windows (some dating back to 1928), where the sash cords needed to be replaced and reattached to the lead counterweights so the windows would open and close easily. The second renovating some exterior wood trim of our Tudor-style home. For this second project, we discussed several approaches for completing the renovation, talking through the pros and cons of each. I was impressed with John's knowledge and his pragmatic approach. Highly recommended! I'm sure I will hire him again.

Shaker Cabinet

(33 reviews)

We are so pleased with our cabinets from Mez and his son. You can tell that Mez is so passionate…read moreabout his work and takes great pride in the end product. I did a lot of research and obtained numerous quotes for custom cabinets when remodeling our kitchen and his pricing was definitely the most competitive. He worked with us to determine the best layout, was spot on for measurements and his son did a great job with the installation.

We found Mez when we were doing a full remodel of our home. We're so glad we did! He was able to…read morewalk us through the entire process and was very helpful in explaining everything down to every detail. He even supplied us with initial drawings and sketched and it was so helpful. We worked with multiple different vendors throughout our remodel and Mez was great in working alongside them with our timeline. We are so happy with the end result and how it turned out. It truly turned our kitchen/wet bar as the favorite part out of the entire remodel. I thought the pricing was very fair for the amazing quality and service we were able to get. Thanks Mez!

Central Bay Roofing & Restoration