Scott is a very knowledgeable contractor, he did a great job for me and meet all my needs, I…read morewould highly recommend

He's a member of the "no-show club" of contractors, handymen, plumbers and electricians…read more I called him on Thursday to make an appointment for the following Monday at 9am. At 9:15, I call him and he answers, saying "I forgot to write it down." Next.

Since first using Marcus, I have now used him for two other projects. He replaced a window and a…read moresun room roof in my mother-in-law's house. And he replaced a garbage disposal under my kitchen sink. For both projects, his service was excellent--scheduling was easy, workmanship was excellent, and the price was reasonable. Replacing the garbage disposal was not an easy job, as Marcus discovered rust problems with the existing pipes, and the old disposal was practically welded to the sink from rust. That job took a little longer than Marcus expected (90 mins. vs. 15 mins.), but he definitely knew what he was doing, and both wife and I were very happy with the results. I have also referred Marcus to a friend who has used him on multiple projects with similarly excellent results. I will definitely use again.

Shaddle Construction was booked up and declined to bid, but I was impressed that they responded…read morequickly to my request. It was a small gesture, but a little bit of politeness goes along way when so many contractors just ghost on you. Thanks John!

I wish I could give 10 stars for Shaddle Construction's work on our master bathroom addition…read more Working with Shaddle Construction was like night and day in comparison to the original contractor we hired who did a horrible job. Shaddle's level of workmanship, attention to our needs, and old-fashioned customer first attitude was clear from the start. The honesty and professionalism of John Shaddle, his subcontractors and his crew were evident in every interaction we had with them. It took us almost a year to find Shaddle Construction after the debacle of the prior contractor, but it was worth the wait. John and his subcontractors figured out how to correct the innumerable errors in workmanship in the bathroom interior and the exterior stucco. The shower needed to be completely demolished and redone. Subcontractor Chris Field meticulously made sure the floor slope was correct, the walls were plumb and painstakingly measured and rechecked his measurements before cutting each tile. Chris used a laser beam and a level to check each tile he installed to make sure the tiles were even. He was patient, professional, exacting and a joy to work with. The resulting installation is absolutely beautiful. Subcontractor Armando, of Armando Plastering, fixed the exterior stucco. He is an artist who managed to match exactly the style of the original 80-year-old stucco. The crew made sure that our house was protected from any dust and debris, cleaned up daily and were respectful of our house and us. We love our new bathroom and are so grateful to Shaddle Construction for making our dream finally come to reality. Our faith in people and contractors was restored. Thank you, John!

This guy was doing work down the street from us, and has had a jackhammer running constantly for…read moretwo days. The noise is awful and nonstop. It made us wonder if his jackhammer is too small, or if he is cutting corners by using only a single crewmember with a jackhammer, or whether jackhammering was even the best solution. (Maybe he could have used a bobcat?) When I called him to inquire about when he'd be finished and whether his approach was the fastest way to get the job done, he had a really bad attitude; which is what other yelpers have described in their reviews. Mr. Allen is certainly not someone we'd ever want to work with.

I had a major problem with a leaky shower in a rental house I own -- the shower had been leaking…read morefor quite a while and the damage was rather extensive. Robert of RC Allen Construction gave me an extremely competitive bid for the job and was able to get the job done in a timely manner and not overly disrupt the tenant (who was already disrupted living without a shower). The work was done timely, on budget and I have a very happy tenant. Overall I'm extremely pleased and would highly recommend Robert for any work necessary.

My husband and I've done 2 remodels (kitchen and patio) with Jack. Both turned out very well, the…read morekitchen in particular was awesome. We'll let the photo speak for itself. When we got the house, the kitchen was too small and very old. We needed a bigger and more practical kitchen, so we decided to talk to Jack. We started out working with his architect and structural engineer in order to get a permit for remodeling. Once we got a permit, demolition and construction began. This was a huge project and took months to complete. The project seemed to take forever, but we couldn't be happier with the end result (especially me, who loves to bake at home). Jack was easy to work with, communicated throughout the project and very professional. We felt his pricing was very reasonable for the level of craft he provided. His crews were in and out with the job done quickly and well. They did a great job of cleaning up before heading home for the day, which made it easy for us to check out the work that had been done on a daily basis. We're thinking about remodeling our bathrooms in the near future, and Jack is our go-to person when it comes to home improvements. I highly recommend him!!!

I recently bought a home that hadn't been updated in quite some time. Jack did an awesome job of…read morebring it up to code and into this century. It needed a lot of unglamorous stuff like skim coating, getting rid of weird 70s stuff, and a new electrical panel. I also had him put in new radiant heat flooring. Jack found a ways for me to save money on the project and stay in budget. The work was all high quality, with a lot of care for using the best possible standards and no short cuts. Jack was super flexible. My closing date changed several times and he was still able to make it work. I was so happy with the work I'm having him update my kitchen now, and will work with him again when it's time to do my bathrooms.

I have already detailed my experiences with SDW, but have since been contacted by others and…read morerealize I emerged relatively unscathed! I assume Sam dismisses my remarks, if asked, but what could account for a five week project taking 13 months, ending Feb. 2024? A few delays were due to weather, but most were because no one was assigned to work here for long stretches of time. I'm writing another review to explain that the frustration and stress experienced during the build persist with issues that arise afterward. Part of my project entailed a new sewer line and ejection pump. Although there were no operational concerns, I saw some worrying signs indicating there might be a problem going forward. I contacted Sam on 1/16. After some delayed and vague responses, he agreed to come on the 23rd at 5. He arrived at 6:40 when it was dark, and checked the sewer by listening and seeing no seepage. He sent his plumber the next day, who did the same. They couldn't figure it out, but I continued to see suspicious activity (muddy surround, liquid on top of the tank, and evidence of spurting water against the adjacent fence), and wrote him again on 2/2. For the next 3 plus weeks he mostly ignored me, but eventually stated the issue was beyond his expertise, he had found a specialist, and asked for my schedule to set an appointment. This happened twice, with no result. I finally gave up, found my own plumber, who removed the lid of the tank (what a concept!), saw the problem, and fixed it on 2/25/2025. Since he had stressed his dedication to servicing his clients and made a show of doing it, I paid the bill, and asked for reimbursement. He liked the outcome, didn't mention the money, and didn't send it, even after a second request. It was a whopping $225! While here, he also said what was needed was to replace the dirt surrounding the pump with drainage rocks, which he'd do. Of course he hasn't, but I'll include that in my attempts to get full resolution through official means. I was lucky. My ADU is occupied and in the almost 6 weeks of inactivity, nothing broke nor were my tenants inconvenienced. But I lost a lot of time in seriously addressing the problem because of his false assurances, gambling with the outcome. He's got the talk part down, when he responds, including what can only be construed sometimes as deliberate lies. But he often doesn't follow through. My experience during the build prepared me for non-compliance, so I've asked him several times for purchase and warranty info for big ticket items. If he won't address problems, I don't have what I need to proceed on my own. He's always said he'd get the documentation right away, but I've never received what I've repeatedly asked for. Sam disrespects his clients. He doesn't care about you once he has a signed contract and money. If no one shows up, or issues with the work arise, and you need to contact him, he typically ignores you, which is a very difficult tactic to deal with successfully. If he does answer, he might say anything to allay your anxieties, even untruths, because he needs to get you off his back. You don't deal with people in the same way so you accept his answers. When you finally realize how long your concerns have been allowed to fester, despite the energy you've expended, it's mind blowing. Once SDW starts the job, it's difficult for you to extricate yourself since other contractors don't want to be saddled with someone else's work and issues. Understand that his actions, mostly inaction, are often contractually illegal, unprofessional, and unacceptable. Be warned!

I am happy to highly recommend SDW-construction...they did a major 2 month job for me in the…read moreOakland hills.  Jose the onsite foreman was very easy to work with.  He worked with my schedule and answered all the questions I had on the day-to-day tasks.  They did an amazing job on a not so easy hillside.  They had a great team of employees and kept a tight schedule. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend SDW construction to all my neighbors and colleagues.  Sincerely Mike S

Shandor has done several projects for me in San Francisco and I couldn't say enough great things…read moreabout each and every one. He was always on time, on budget and, very important for a contractor, always committed to your project. From a complete restoration to fixing dry wall to important but small odd projects, the quality of his work was fantastic. Even in some fairly challenging situations, Shandor was able to offer suggestions and solutions that were a perfect fit for what I wanted and what needed to get done.

I was very impressed with the work Shandor did. Professional, honest, on time and a great…read moreexperience. He was very knowledgeable about every situation and offered his opinion without being pushy. He kept me informed throughout the process and answered all of my questions. He honored his contract fully and I would recommend him to anybody that needs work done.

Gary was hired to repair water damage to a basement bedroom and kitchen ceiling. His estimate for…read morethe bedroom took 2 weeks; he inspected the kitchen twice and never provided an estimate. Gary's drywall work seems solid, and his suggestion that we add more outlets while we had the walls open was great. In 5 working days, he only arrived as schedule twice, texting me in the morning to change his mind about the other 3 days. He left the room half-painted with a partially disassembled and broken closet door frame. He wanted more money to finish the painting but never provided an estimate for that, either. He also left a trash bag as big as my garbage bin that will take several weeks to throw out with my usual trash. After he saw my poor review, he reiterated that he didn't think he was obligated to finish the painting, but offered to anyway. This was the 4th time he said he'd paint it. By then I had lost faith in Gary, and was working with another painter.

Gary and crew were highly recommended by a friend who said "best contractor I've ever worked with",…read moreand did not disappoint. They helped us replace ceiling drywall after mold remediation, which they completed quickly and quietly (we just arrived home from the hospital with a newborn the day before!) Gary was super helpful and gave me lots of advice on other small things I've wanted to do at the house, including a bedroom closet modification which they just took care of right away. They were all friendly, always on time, communicated well and all pricing discussion was clear and upfront. Can't recommend them highly enough. We'll certainly be asking them to help us with additional work in the future.