I had worked with Expert Design Builders back in 2018 for a small project. The work was well done,…read morewell managed and Zach always communicated well with us. When we decided to proceed with a bigger project: a fence, automatic gate and deck we had no doubt EDB's team would do the work well, and they did ! For the Fence/Gate, We really did not know what we wanted. Zach was able to provide us various options and examples of other jobs he did in the area which we were able to check out. For the deck, we had a good idea of the size and shape, but he was able to provide us some advices for a whole bunch of details which we had not thought about (stairs shape, wood choice, lighting etc ...). He warned us in advance about potential additional work that might be needed (retaining wall) so that we would not run into a surprise in the middle of the project. After signing the contract, work started on time. His team members were always considerate with us and our neighbors (since we were working from home, they would warn us in advance when they would make loud noise etc ...) Throughout the course of the work, Zach would communicate with us providing progress, status and what would come up next. He would also make himself available for questions we would have. The result was beyond our expectations. The result and design of both the fence and deck is great.

These guys did a great job rebuilding our deck. Prices were fair and progress moved fast so that we…read morecould enjoy our new trex deck with cable rails this summer!

David Mulligan is as good as it gets when it comes to a general contractor in the Marin area. If he…read morehas availability to do your project you must hire him. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This was my first remodeling project and I chose David and Builders of Marin after interviewing ~4 different contractors. The project was a to-the-studs renovation and expansion of a ~1,500sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath ranch home into a ~3,500sqft 4 bed, 4.5 bath contemporary home. Complicating the build was (1) that the house was on a steeply sloped, small lot, (2) needed an entirely new foundation, and (3) was on a narrow street with no parking. WORKING WITH DAVID AND BOM: Working with David on this project was a pleasure. I hear friends describe their interactions with contractors and consider myself very lucky that I was able to work with David and his team on my project. If I ever do any remodel I will only do it if I can get David to do the work, and if I ever buy another house I will get David to visit the property with me. In fact, I would probably hire David first and then shop around for an architect. David is highly responsive, detail oriented, and does what he says he will do every time. From a work-style perspective, David is the ultimate high-integrity professional -- which is difficult to find in the construction industry at times. HOW DAVID AND BOM ARE BETTER THAN OTHER CONTRACTORS: David and BOM are better than other contractors based on three very important qualities: estimate accuracy, follow-through and execution, and crew / construction quality. ESTIMATE ACCURACY: One of the most difficult things about a high-end residential construction project is getting anyone to tell you how much anything costs. David will do the work to come up with an accurate quote, and will give you a reasonable, sober estimate as to how much different scope changes will change the budget. He brought our project in on-time (incredibly rare) and on budget (when adjusted for us changing the project scope and adding ~700sqft midway through). He does not over-promise or under quote (as many GCs do), and also doesn't mark-up everything by 30% (as many GCs do). Furthermore, if he finds cost savings midway through the project he will help you realize those. FOLLOW-THROUGH: As mentioned above David is accurate at estimating project costs and timelines. He is able to BE accurate because he has the crews and sub-contractor relationships to get the work done on time. Unlike many GCs who over-extend themselves during good construction markets, David has a number of quality crews with incredible site foremen (Kim was ours -- the best!) and is able to realistically budget their time to avoid delays. Furthermore, David believes in doing what he says he will do and will make the construction personnel be there to get the work done. CREW / CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: David believes in retaining the best people and has been working with many members of his crews for 20+ years. Many of his master carpenters started out as unskilled labor with him decades ago, and he has taught and mentored them up himself. What this has allowed David to build is a team obsessed with construction quality that knows how to do things the right way, and can get things done quickly. Furthermore, he has a deep bench of talent that he can put to work on projects to get them done on time, the right way. The commitment to finish quality from David and his whole crew is maniacal, and they are able to pull-off flawless contemporary designs that require high build quality. I would like to call out Kim, Omar, Jesus and the whole BOM team who worked on my house -- they are all incredible craftsmen and wonderful people to be around. For all of these reasons and many more, I wholeheartedly recommend David and Builders of Marin for your next project. I would also recommend you get on his docket early -- he gets booked up fast!

We decided to buy an old house on a large piece of land where we could build our forever home. We…read moreknew the house was old, but we did not realize how bad it was. Little did we know at the time, what a massive undertaking this project would be. After talking to several contractors and on the recommendation of our Architect, we selected Builders of Marin to build our home. We picked David because there was something honest about him. What you see is what you get. Having experienced other contractors in the past, that is a huge positive to us and not something we normally encountered. The original plan was to expand onto the existing house but we realized that everything was rotten after decades of neglect by the previous owner and ended up tearing everything down back to dirt and started over. This turned out to be bigger than we ever planned or budgeted for. Along the way, David was able to guide us though all of it. He stepped in and problem solved a range of issues, including many interior design issues that was not even his responsibility. From the mundane of relocating an outlet, to the life changing "holy sh*t, we are having twins", David we need an extra bedroom, David and his experienced crew, handled it all to made our dream on paper become a reality.

Sean (owner), Michael (foreman) and Kylie (designer) were great to work with. Project was completed…read moreon time and within budget. They were very responsive and creative when putting together the design for our kitchen and 2 bath remodel. We expected the renovations to take up much of our mental energy but the team handled the day to day with such ease so we never had to worry! Would highly recommend!

Not the same company as when Al Lamperti ran things. The new ownership doesn't seem to care about…read moreold customers. I had a problem with the kitchen cabinets -- left 3 messages with them over three separate days but not even a call back. Nothing is more important when hiring a contractor than communications. From this experience I will not be going back to Lamperti for future remodels.

I m so happy with way they transformed my garage into a fully functional home gym. Thank you guys…read morefor bringing my vision to life. What started as an idea is now a space I'm so happy and proud to train and teach in every day. Truly appreciate your craftsmanship, professionalism, and commitment throughout the project.

I will fully admit that I'm not the easiest client to please and have exceeding high standards. We…read moreown a mid-century home and have been painstakingly undoing years of shoddy work to restore and modernize her. We contracted Clear Design & Build to remodel all the bathrooms in our house. We had never undertaken a project like this and need a lot of help and guidance we could trust. CD&B exceeded our expectations. Customer-service Roi and the team at CD&B made sure we fully understood the process and project milestones before we ever signed a contract. This helped us know what to expect, avoiding any surprises or unexpected costs. And if we had any questions or concerns, Roi was always available and patient in helping us. Problem solving When problems did arise -- or we challenged Roi to find an unusual solution to address the quirks of our home -- he consulted with his team, did research and presented us with options. It was never "this is the way it is" with Roi. CD&B understood our goals and met them. High standards and make-it-right attitude I have very high standards -- expecting quality materials and craftsmanship. Roi is the same, having a sharp eye for details and spotting work that may need a bit of polish. He made the commitment that project would not be considered done until we were fully satisfied with the work. Experience In particular, Eichler experience. Mid-century homes could not be built today. They come with a lot of quirks and weird construction solutions that aren't typical and can be unfamiliar for a lot of tradesman and contractors. Roi and his team knew what they were doing.

I would recommend Hyland Tile to everyone. Completely professional, fair price, excellent work,…read moregreat communication throughout, and a great team of people. I am loving my beautiful, new bathroom!

Patrick, the owner, tiled my new bathroom shower in January, 2016. He's a real pro and did an…read moreexcellent job. My wife couldn't be happier with how it came out. If she's happy, I'm happy! :) I will be hiring him in the future when I can afford to replace the remaining laminate flooring with tile!

Lots of missteps building my workshop. Lots of substandard workmanship. Cost was 30% over what was…read morepromised and poor management.

Aaaah, yes our "experience" with Design Build Specialists, Inc…read more.. What started as a great double bathroom project, deteriorated into a relative nightmare. This company is slick, with a great showroom, and all the bells and whistles. But, from subcontractors that didn't show up, to materials not ordered on a timely basis, to in-fighting among their staff, this very expensive $80K bathroom remodel circled the drain when it went a month beyond their timeline! We even had to bring to their attention that they had hooked up the two toilets to the HOT WATER LINE. To add insult to injury, due to their accounting error, we ended up paying in full before the project was even near completion. After reading these other reviews, I have to wonder just who completed these other projects??? If we could, we'd love to post the pictures we have of the water from the remodel upstairs flooding our home office below... ooops, they forgot to make sure the waterline had been turned off. Do your homework, and in this economy, get several bids!

We purchased a 45-year-old home in Santa Rosa that required extensive remodeling. Initially, we…read morevisited Gilman Kitchens simply to gather ideas for a future kitchen renovation, as we were not yet ready to begin. However, after our first meeting with Manon Demers, we decided to move forward with the remodel. We came in with some ideas of our own--such as navy blue lower cabinets with white upper cabinets--and Manon was able to enhance our vision by presenting excellent samples and offering thoughtful, practical guidance. She visited our home before demolition, helped us visualize cabinet and appliance placement, and prepared detailed plans for the project. We relied heavily on Manon's expertise for the cabinetry and countertops, while selecting our own appliances, cabinet hardware, lighting, and wall treatments. The project planning began in June and was completed by the end of October. Working with Manon was a pleasure throughout the entire process. She is knowledgeable, professional, and highly experienced. We are extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend Gilman Kitchens and Baths for anyone seeking a beautiful, well-executed kitchen remodel.

I strongly Recommend…read more I have been in the industry for year and have not come across many cabinet dealers with more professionalism and efficiency than Gilmans, I highly recommend. All the associates are very helpful and make the entire process simple and easy. Special shout out to Carol who has 20 years in the industry.

We had a relatively straightforward although far from small project of a complete bathroom refresh…read more We interviewed a few contractors and all of them gave us estimates in the same range. What impressed us about Greenport from the very first conversation was their professionalism and attention to detail. Once we started working with them we became more convinced that we'd made the right choice. The best aspect of working the them was their full transparency, starting from the initial contract through the project completion, which helped us stay within our budget. The communication was excellent in all stages of the project. Of course, there were hiccups and misunderstandings but they all were resolved promptly and to our full satisfaction. We've always felt heard and in the center of their attention even though they had several other projects going on at the same time. The crew was very professional and efficient. All the work was completed according to the schedule and in a few cases slightly ahead of it. The quality was was excellent across the board, including the rough work, finish and the custom-built vanity. Overall we got exactly what we wanted without any headaches and at a pretty good value. We will definitely consider working with Greenport again when the need arises.

This was my first large-scale remodeling project as a homeowner, but as an interior designer, I…read morehave a lot of experience with general contractors. I was truly impressed with Greenport's team. They went above and beyond in planning, budgeting, quality, and communication. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They had a uniquely detailed project tracking method that I'm only used to seeing in T&M billing. They produced daily logs I could access from anywhere an while I appreciated the detail, it became a lot to track, so they switched to a weekly report that included accomplishments and upcoming tasks. They also provided a project schedule before starting, which was incredibly helpful. They were flexible about product choices and design. Most importantly, their craftsmanship was top-notch. In my experience, some people lose momentum toward the end of a project, but they stayed committed and finished strong. They created their own punch list that covered everything in mine and then some and walked me through each room to ensure everything met my approval. I did have one issue with a drawer a few weeks after they were gone but they came back and fixed it the next day, which is unusually fast after a contractor has gotten their final check. I have to say, regarding pricing, they aren't cheap. They were the second-highest of the initial estimates I received. They provided the estimate for free but they charged to give me a "fixed-price quote", which was well detailed and clear. I don't know if they do this for every project, but they gave me an agreement for a pre-construction planning budget. I was a little bit nervous about paying for a lot of planning and it did extend the timeline for our intended start date by a couple of weeks but they got through it relatively quickly all things considered. It was eye-opening as to why i've seen other GC's charge so much in change orders. Missing details in the plans can be very expensive, and they might try to find some "change order" to recoup costs. But that extra time the guys at Greenport spent helped to get everything done right the first time, on schedule, and on budget, which is a rare thing in construction.