For a brief period of procrastination, I finally handed over a delicate project to Al's Remodeling Inc. The proprietor was Mr Al Zapien of San Francisco. A. Referral from Home Depot in Colma, CA. Although, the project was comparatively small, the outcome would greatly inflate the value of our property. The project involved rebuilding of the main stair landing & tiling. The tilings of a medium size 4 handrails. The strength of the rebuild stair landing was based upon the specifications of Mr Al Zapien. This included steel bars & bulky wood support that would prevent deterioration of the longevity of the structure. As far as, the brand of the tile, I ordered the "Ahfir Handmade Cement Tile" ( Yellow & Green ). I paid approximately, $1,541.00. The processed of tilings was precised in all aspects. The design was vividly clarified. It is a master piece that radiated beauty & serenity. Due to the professionalism of Mr Al Zapien & the outstanding craftsmanship of his team, I am compelled to discuss my next intended project. A more diversified objective involving a new drainage system that will give way to a full size bathroom in our basement. With all my confidence & trustworthy to Mr Al Zapien. Thank you. read more

Al did an amazing job on our main bathroom remodel. He was able to bring to reality exactly what we envisioned with efficiency and professionalism. Al helped design every component of the bathroom with functionality and aesthetic in mind. Everything was done with meticulous detail, and the quality of the work is noticed by everyone who has seen it. My friends say it looks like a spa bathroom and it sure feels like one! I would highly recommend Al's services and would not hesitate to have him complete my next project. read more

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We first engaged Al in August 2024 for a small repair project. That single experience quickly revealed his exceptional professionalism, honesty, and depth of expertise. With over 30 years in the industry, Al brings a calm, reassuring confidence to every step of the process. He listens carefully, explains thoroughly, and never cuts corners--always following the right methods to ensure each part of the project is done properly and built to last. As our renovation grew to include hardwood flooring, structural upgrades, exterior siding replacement, shingle reroofing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, custom cabinetry, level 5 drywall and paint, and more, he proved himself dependable, punctual, and deeply respectful of our home and family. He was readily available for quick conversations, always responsive, and approached every challenge with diligence and care. His feedback balanced practical guidance with creative problem solving. The results exceeded our expectations: our home is now beautiful, solid, and feels brand new. Throughout the process, he never pushed us into unnecessary costs and always prioritized quality over quick solutions. Even when we faced unexpected issues, he handled them with calm and expertise. He regularly checked in on progress, ensuring each detail met his high standards. The communication was transparent and detailed, leaving us confident at every stage. Every recommendation he made was thoughtful and well-informed. We trusted him completely and were never disappointed. If we have future work, Al will be the only person we call. Five stars and more. read more

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My father hired Al to update our kitchen floor and fix a crack in the ground - he did a great job and I would recommend him. He completed the job in a timely and professional manner. No complaints! read more

Al's remodeling came highly recommended from a coworker. Working with Al and his crew was a pleasure. Al's excellent communication skills were able to turn my requests into reality. He customized the cabinets, giving me pricing for standard and custom design. I love the cabinets and countertops that they installed. He was able to adjust lights and fixtures to fit into the space available. At the end of each day, the area was cleaned well which allowed me to live in the space without any problem. read more

Al did a great job of outlining all the aspects of the project and communicated expectations and progress. He and his workers were friendly and thorough. My wife and I were very pleased with the final outcome and the attention to detail. Would definitely recommend and hire back for future projects. read more

We contract Al and his team to install pavers in the driveway and completely reshape our outdoor space with pavers, a deck and a retaining wall. Not only was the work done, Al managed everything with the city to ensure it was done right. If you are looking for high quality, reputable and caring work at a reasonable value then I would highly recommend Al's remodeling. read more

Our old attic ladder broke and we wanted to replace it with something safer - a new more stair-like ladder and a safety railing at the top of the opening into the attic. Al was a pleasure to work with. Even though this was a small project, he seemed to really care about the results. He communicated clearly and was extremely efficient in executing the job. Further, the cost was very reasonable. I highly recommend him. He is definitely on my go-to list for future projects and I am happy to refer him to others. read more

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Al did a fantastic job at my home. I requested for new Vanity drawers to be built for me without impacting the counter top. Al was able to do this for me. He worked with me to design the vanity per my requirement. He rebuilt 4 vanities and each of them had a different set of challenges. he navigated through those with ease and gave similar style on all of them. In addition Al installed a larger kitchen sink for me again without breaking my counter top. I would highly recommend Al. read more

In the first few weeks of when I moved in a new house, I needed, old shower faucet replacement, old tile replacement, nstallation of a few power outlets, garbage disposal installation etc. instead of finding a plumber, electrician etc. Al took care of all those. He is a great general contractor who can take care of plumbing, electric, and many other problems with 40+ experience. I'm very happy about his quality of work. I strongly recommend him. read more

From start to finish a great overall experience. I had some dry rot on a balcony support beam at my house. I had a few other bids that came in extremely high and made it sound like the job would take about 7 days. When I spoke to Al, it was clear that he had a solid understanding of what was going on and how to do it in a way that was fast while still maintaining exceptional quality. He had the job completed in 2 days and that included replacing the rails and all the painting. It would have been completed in only 1 day, however some of the water damage had gotten inside the stucco, requiring Al to open up the stucco and replace some of the wood within it. Overall the cost was still exceptionally reasonable for the work involved, and he was able to complete the job 5 days quicker than other bids were quoting. Al kept me informed throughout the process, was never too busy to answer questions I might have, and it was clear that with his 40+ years experience he had this job down to a science. I would absolutely recommend Al's Remodeling for any construction needs you have. I was so satisfied with his work that Im looking to have him remodel some bathrooms in my house too. Could not recommend more highly! read more

Al was very professional and provided a quick renovation with great attention to detail and quality. I would highly recommend his services!

Al is a rare find among contractors: kind, honest, generous and very sensitive to client needs. He did a great job with our ever-changing project scope and our home renovation turned out wonderfully. read more

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We hired Al to complete a fairly extensive repair job in the crawl space of our century-old house. There was accumulated damage in the wood of the substructure due to termites, beetles, and rot. Al replaced the entirety of the wood along the perimeter wall, added earthquake bolting, and installed a sump pump with drain to help prevent future moisture related damage. There were many obstacles with this job since the crawl space was cramped, muddy, littered with garbage from previous owners, and had inconvenient placement of plumbing and electrical wiring. Al seemed to be able to handle pretty much whatever was thrown at him. He was very professional and good with communicating throughout all stages of the job. I also appreciate how he left a generally clean worksite and finished ahead of schedule. read more

I got 3 quotes for converting my garage into an ADU and Al had the best price as well as agreeing to do things the way I wanted and pass inspection. He was courteous and cheerful throughout the project, arriving early and often staying late to get details just right. He created some amazing cabinets and a closet which is spectacular. He worked diligently on some difficult and confusing wiring, making sure everything came out right in the end. I'm very happy with his work. read more

Amazing service and work. Al and his team removed an existing attic ladder and installed a new scissor ladder in a different location for us. They handled both the electrical and structural issues with ease and professional. They also kept the work area really well contained so our 3yr old wouldn't get affected by the work. They finished on time and it looks and works great. Would highly recommend. read more

Hired Al's Remodeling to do some carpentry/stucco work. Project completed without any issues. Al is actively involved in the project and makes sure project completed to your satisfaction. I would hire Al's remodeling again and recommend. read more

Al's very knowledgeable and great communicator. I used his help for an exterior stair and inspection. I look forward to working with him in future projects again read more

We hired Al's remodeling to remove an existing attic/loft ladder and to install a new scissor ladder. Al and his team did a fabulous job in containing the construction dust, finishing on time, and factoring possible complications like hidden wiring and structural deviations. It was a wonderful job and I would highly recommend his work to others. read more

We connected with Al through Home Depot and he was great from beginning to end! He was easy to communicate with, prompt, timely and installed our bathroom vanity quickly. His workmanship was great and he worked clean! We will definitely use Al and his team again in the future. read more

We got his name from Home Depot and the two stars is for his quickness for initially getting back to us quick. Unfortunately, the communication and dropped off after that. Called Al a few days ago for a doornob lock replacement. He said that he would fit us in on Monday, after his first job, with an estimated time around around noon. Noon came and went, and so did 1:30pm. We called to see if he was still coming, and he said yes, and promised to call when he was done. A little less than four hours later, we called for an update yet again, and he said he was just leaving. After thinking for a few moments, I called him back to say that since there was such a lack of communication, that we were going with someone else. I enjoy giving the benefit of the doubt, but when there is an appointment and estimated time of arrival, and failure to show or even give a status update, it is easy to get a feeling how the rest of the interaction will pan out. Hopefully, this review will help Al's communication with his customer base, and realize that communication is vital to customer service. read more

Al, perform an excellent job, quality, customer service, Very Professional and a lot of experience, I recommend it 100%

Al was fantastic! He was such a pleasure to work with - very responsive and accommodating with my busy schedule. He did a wonderful job fixing a leak in my shower and also remounting an entire cabinet in my bathroom. Plus he fixed a mirror in the hallway. I highly recommend using his services, I will certainly call him again if I need anything done in my home. read more

he responded immediately when I requested for assistance through Home Depot customer service.he listened to what I needed done and worked on my project according to my specifications . read more

Al Zapien of Al's Remodeling San Francisco had stopped by to give us an estimate on home repairs. He was straight-shooting in letting us know how our immediate issues could be handled as do-it-yourself-projects. Another contractor estimated $1000+ for the same issues. He also spent 10-15 min. repairing a closet-mirror-track-door at no charge to us. We especially appreciated this since this was a potential hazard in our baby's room! Finally, he offered reasonable advice on bathroom remodeling options at different price ranges; rather than trying to sell us on the most expensive options. We'll definitely be contacting his company again when we move forward with our bathroom remodeling project! read more

The job completed by Al's Remodeling in my house was phenomenal! I recommend Al to all my friends who are looking to get remodeling work done. He's very professional and creative. read more