Mike is the best general contractor I have ever worked with, by far, and his team and…read moresubcontractors were all excellent. Mike did a total facelift of our home in Menlo Park two years ago, which included new windows and doors, replacing wood shingle siding with stucco, new stonework, new roof, down-to-the-studs remodel and soundproofing the Master Bedroom, front yard landscaping, etc, and we are very happy with the result. It feels like a new home, done the way we want it. The pros of working with Mike: 1) he stays on schedule. My experience with other contractors has been that they are not good at project management, miss their timelines and charge considerably more than their estimates. This doesn't happen with Mike. 2) highest quality materials and work, done with attention to detail. In many cases, I felt like Mike was correcting mistakes made in the original construction (such as reframing the master bedroom ceiling). 3) he had ideas for the project that we didn't have but made the project better (such as converting our garage to one large door instead of two small doors, finishing the eaves, using wood paneling on the ceilings of the front and rear porches, etc). 4) he was very quick to respond and solve problems, often within minutes. 5) he stays on cost. There were no surprises in the bills. The only time things costed more was when we decided to expand the scope of the project, which we did on several occasions. The cons of working with Mike: 1) I think he is more expensive than the average contractor. For us, it was well worth the cost to stay on schedule and have such high quality, beautiful work done on our home. Also, but not unique to Mike, don't underestimate how disruptive it is to remodel. It was hard on our family, but now we have a beautiful new home to live in, and I thank Mike and his crew and all the subcontractors for that.

We have worked with Mike Cacci on two remodels twenty years apart. Our first remodel touched most…read moreof the house and we just finished a remodel of two bathrooms as well as freshening other parts of our home. Mike is the only contractor that my husband and I would ever use. When Mike tells you he is going to be done on a certain date, he is done on that date. He picks excellent sub-contractors who match his commitment to quality work. We look forward to working with Mike again in 20 years!

We had an excellent experience with Coyne Stair. From design to build, they delivered a wonderful…read moreset of stairs for us in 8 weeks. We're very happy and they look amazing, despite us having some significant space constraints. Their team were true craftsmen who were considerate and friendly, and we really enjoyed working with their entire team. Thank you Coyne Stair!

"The sting of poor quality lasts far longer than the joy of a bargain."…read more Friends of ours had a reasonably elaborate staircase done by Coyne Stair and we were quite impressed with the results. The fit and finish were superb, and the wood was high quality. We asked for the contact information and we reached out. They were very responsive, Russ scheduled a visit quickly and we discussed our options. We have Brazilian Teak floors and we wanted to match the stairs to the floor as closely as possible. Russ did the legwork and came with a good match. We asked to proceed with the bid. I will be blunt, their pricing would make a plumber blush, even considering Bay Area construction costs. One of my contractor friends suggested seeking more bids from other vendors he knew. However, it's a fixed price contract, and as I'm a project manager, I understand the risk that entails. But, refer to my quote in the beginning, when you do a job on your house, it is part of the equity of the house. We wanted the stairs to add value to the house and we knew them as a proven vendor. I agreed to it, but I let them know that they are pushing the limits on pricing. The install was done remarkably efficiently, faster than projected. As we noted before, the quality of the work was excellent; again perfect fit and finish. During the staining, the stain revealed an extremely small surface flaw related to a wood knot (this happens). I brought it up and their first reply was we'll be glad to replace the stair if we wish. No additional questions asked. At that point, in my head I moved this review from four to five stars. They stood by their work and would have taken the extra expense without complaint. So yeah, sometimes you do get what you pay for, and we love our new staircase.

Sticks-N-Stones did an outstanding job designing, fabricating and installing new quartzite…read morecountertops in our kitchen. It was a challenging job in two ways. First, the counters are large (the island is about 13' x 5') and required seams in obvious places. Second, we wanted to match an earlier, somewhat unusual edge profile. Manuel worked carefully and patiently with us to achieve the best layout, and the installation crew were master artisans (one has been with Sticks-N-Stones for 30 years). The bookmatch on the island is beautifully done; most visitors assume it's all one piece, because the long seam in the middle is so well crafted. Manuel also created a sample of the edge profile and brought it to the house to make sure it achieved the correct look.

These guys did a terrific job on the countertops for my kitchen and laundry remodel. They were…read morecommitted to my project's success. Their communication was clear and their attention to detail unmatched. I would definitely work with them again in the future. Thank you Rosa, Jaques and Manuel!

I've been a customer of Do Bel for over 5 years. They have done concrete work, flag stone,…read moredrainage, and sump pump installation. (They did beautiful work, especially the concrete and flag stone.). I called today as my primary sump pump did not activate. ( The back up pump they had also installed was working fine.). They had someone out here the same day. Turns out the primary and back up pump each had a different power source, which I didn't know. The primary pump's power had tripped the outlet fuse, and also need cleaning. Everything was working great in a short amount of time. Great support and service!

We hired Robert DoBel for an insurance repair after a delivery truck cause structural damage to our…read morehouse. Contract price under $100,000. Overall work quality seems good, but it took way too long and we are still dealing with the company a year later because of their shady practices. Robert says he did unapproved work he claimed was necessary, but he failed to provide change orders for the insurance to approve when asked up front. He was extremely uncooperative and rude when we tried to submit the expenses after the fact, delaying the insurance settlement for money we had already paid them. Robert tried to have my wife sign backdated COs, and he changed his story to say the work was not necessary after all but that we had approved it, when in reality we asked him repeatedly to only do necessary work and asked for up-front estimates and COs so we could get them approved by the adjuster. Robert failed to complete minor work items as a pressure tactic to make us pay for the unapproved work. Robert threatened to file a lien against our house while sending us ridiculously inflated invoices. (The lien forms he threatened us with were for the original contract price of course, since he knows his COs and invoices are bogus.) Robert emailed us several month later to inform us that permits had expired and there would be a substantial fee to reinstate them, even though he had previously indicated that all inspections as permits were finalized, before we paid him. Essentially, while I believe their work is good, the owner's father Robert DoBel is a shady operator. Steer clear to avoid these shenanigans. I can't believe apparently reputable contractors are trying to pull this kind of thing nowadays. The threats, insults and transparent manipulative tactics are a real pain to deal with. We will probably break even on the insurance payment because we held back a token amount for the incomplete work, but I'm almost hoping we don't so I can take these clowns to court. That frustrating...

Richard was amazing, very skilled and super fast, he fixed all of our door alignments in our house…read morein under an hour and then fixed concrete cracks in our backyard. He changed our gate lock and reinforced the gate with a cross piece of wood as well. He also realigned our cabinets, fixed our gardening bender boards. All of these fixes in under 3 hours! The workmanship comes with a one year warranty which gives you a piece of mind.

This service cost me more than hundred dollars over Amazon's Home Services, and we were very…read moredisappointed by the lack of regard for anything or anyone. That's why I was okay with paying more, b/c Ace Handyman John B. is truly an asset to his team. They called before hand, they showed up when they said they would, and even came back to help me, at no additional cost, when we learned the TV was damaged; and John and Ace came back out for to remount the replacement TV. I guess the old saying might be correct, in that "you get what you pay for...." I've used Ace Handyman services before, and found them to be very punctual, friendly, clean cut and ready to serve. Thank You!

I am the service manager for a property management company. I started using Elite about 1.5 years…read moreago. I consider them a "go to" vendor. In my position, I need the rare combination of extremely competitive pricing, exemplary communication, follow-through, craftsmanship, and professionalism. Elite delivers the full package. Elite also brings an incredibly valuable marriage of handyman and contractor work. In California, unlicensed contractors (i.e., handymen) cannot do a project where the value in labor *and* materials exceed $1,000 (increased in 2025 from $600). Elite has positioned themselves to fill both ends of the spectrum by offering exceptionally competitive handyman rates for handyman work, while still being able to do the larger projects that end up exceeding the $1,000 limit and thus require a contractor's license. What that means to everyone from property management companies to homeowners is that you are working with a licensed and bonded company which offers you the necessary protections should things go wrong (I have never had an issue with Elite, but in my role as a fiduciary, it is critical that our property owners are always protected). I receive unsolicited reports from tenants after Elite completes projects to praise their professionalism, cleanliness, respectful and pleasant demeanors, efficiency, and quality of their work. Tenants aren't usually so ebullient with our contractors, but Elite is the exception. I can wholeheartedly recommend Elite for everything from plumbing and electrical work to substantial remodels, having seen first hand their ability to properly and economically perform everything I have sent their way.

Quality service! Great working with Alberto and his crew. Strongly recommend. New fence looks…read morefantastic and was very fairly priced.

They are clean, punctual, honest and reliable. I had a total kitchen remodel and it's going so…read morewell. Highly recommend Rudy and his amazing team. He is very trustworthy! Project is still underway!

Myself and family members have used Rojas Construction during the past 15 years. He has done new…read moreand remodel jobs: single family and multi family unit buildings. His bids are fair and his work top quality. He pays attention to detail and always meets agreed time lines. His crews are not only very talented but very accommodating. If something is not right, he'll correct it. I have been a homeowner and developer for over 40 years. Rudy is the best. I recommend him without hesitation.

I had 3 other great contractors bid for my job in the San Mateo area and chose to go with Cottonaro…read moreConstruction. Josh Cottonaro came in with the lowest bid and worked with the city to get my permits at no extra cost. The scope of my project was reframe roofing, add a second story suite, reconstruct the kitchen and family room, hardwood floors throughout new and existing space, windows, and repaint interior and exterior. In the beginning, framing and roof went up real fast. As the project progressed, there were details that were missing in the plan causing some delays. It was acceptable since those details needed a lot of design and decisions that were my responsibility. If I nailed those details down during bidding, I could have save myself 2-3 months. Josh was extremely easy to communicate with. He was accessible via text or cell phone, sometimes on weekends as well. He has a unique eye for design. When I described something to Josh, he elevated my vision and made it happen. Rare in a contractor! Overall, I can't say we stayed on schedule, but Josh built me a solid home that looks incredible! My advice if you go with Cottonaro Construction is 1) spare no expense on the cabinets (Don't go with the standard that Josh may suggest. Check the work of his kitchen designer as well. I would have preferred not to work with his kitchen designer and choose my own. ) 2) Keep the communication constant with your contractor. At the end, Josh met my finish design taste, listened to my demands, and finished my project till the end. (I'll upload my photos soon).

Josh Cottonaro is a contractor in high demand and for good reason. He has hard-working guys,…read morein-depth, up-to-date construction knowledge and abundant honesty. Here are some of the aspects of my remodeling job in 2017: - conversion of a 900 s.f. basement into living space in Millbrae, CA. - 2 br, bathroom, family room. - Josh won the fixed-bid, with strong referrals and reviews. - some was very technical footing work, lots of engineering, Josh did great- about $160k fixed price, stayed in scope, no fancy add-ons. - Mar 2017 - July 2017. - Josh was flexible to work with. - He was OK that I used my own repair handymen to work alongside after we identified other repairs, and other work including painting, some additional cabinets, etc. - Very efficient sub-contractors (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, floor refinishers, finish carpenters). - Coordinated City of Millbrae inspections just fine. They can be tough. - Advice - keep close communication with busy people, like Josh. Sometimes he got very busy, work would go slowly for a while and at times he was a little slow to return text messages but hey, a small price to pay. He always came through. - Minor problems with heater 4 months later -- after all was paid on a cold night. We were not sure of the problem, but Josh responded right away got it fixed with his heater subcontractor it right away. - Yes, I stayed close during the months working with Josh, periodic walk-throughs, punch lists, my handymen worked on site, plus I know a little about construction. - These factors helped keep the project on-track. - But moreover, Josh himself was the key success factor. He stays on budget, knows his trades and gets it done. - For my next remodeling jobs, even ground-up construction, I'd consider Cottonaro Construction again. Besides being honest and knowledgeable, he's nice to work with. - Most of all, he cares about his reputation and his work. An old fashioned guy that looks too young to be that way.