I had a great experience with Brandon for an electrical issue at my house. I originally called him after finding some sketchy electrical work in a switch box in a new house I bought. I know enough of the basics to explain what I thought the issue was. Brandon stayed on the phone with me for 30 minutes asking questions and giving suggestions of things I could try. Everyone else I called didn't want to spend time having me explain the issue and instead just went straight to invoice writing. I appreciate that Brandon tried to help me over the phone in case I could solve it myself, saving me money. Ultimately I asked him to come out to take a look for himself since it didn't seem like there was an easy solution. He came out a few days later. Coincidentally, when he arrived I was frantically trying to figure out why my cement driveway was literally pumping water out of its cracks. Brandon was here for the electrical issue and not this and I already had a plumber scheduled to come out for an emergency call. But Brandon immediately started helping me out by checking the water meter and a number of the irrigation solenoids. In about 10 minutes he root caused it to be a massive leak in one of the irrigation pipes (we're not sure which but that's for another day) and was able to shut off the water line to the irrigation to stop the flooding. His whole goal was to save me a bunch of money by no longer needing a pricey emergency plumber to come out on a Saturday. He didn't even charge me for this adhoc troubleshooting. Because I was interested in the electrical work he was doing, he explained everything he was testing, what he thought the issue was, how the wiring should be done, and what new wires needed to be added. Ultimately, he determined that a 3-way switch was set up incorrectly and the box didn't have the appropriate hot wires and neutrals needed to get things working safely and to code. He charged a fee to come out (which is expected) and gave an estimate for the work to be done if I wanted him to fix the wiring (minus this initial fee if I went with him), but he also recommended I give it a shot myself given I had the knowledge to run the new wires. I really appreciated the fact that he wasn't trying to just charge me a bunch of money that was potentially unnecessary. It earns a lot of trust, and I plan on using him and his company as my go-to for all things electrical and remodel. read more

If I could give Brandon Guillen and American Grade Construction (AGC) zero stars I would. We started a bathroom and kitchen remodel in Nov 2020 and it quickly spiraled into multiple change orders, him firing his entire staff, and then we fired him after he abandoned the project and did not meet the project deadline of July 23, 2021. After we fired him on Aug 9th it went from bad to worse. He called 911 on us, convinced his sub contractors to harass us, filed an improper mechanic lien, and had his subs also file improper mechanic liens. We have spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to not only finish our project but to to go through the courts and bond system to remove those liens. We won our court case and we were awarded funds from the CSLB (California State Licensing Board) arbitration due to American Grade Construction abandonment. https://webapps.sftc.org/ci/CaseInfo.dll?CaseNum=CPF22517692 While some of the workmanship done by AGC employees was good, it was marred by multiple code violations regarding electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work done to our home. read more

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Contacted Brandon through yelp and he responded within an hour and scheduled an appointment to come by the property to take a look at what the job would require. We identified that the lights would need to be replaced but that they were an older style lighting that isn't sold at big box stores anymore. (Other companies told me they would just use new style lights which wouldn't match) We set up a follow up appointment and Brandon was able to locate the exact type of lighting needed! Sure enough within the same day he was able to purchase the news lights and install them and overall fixed my issue. After the job he made sure to clean up and keep and leave everything better than when he came. Will definitely give him a call for more jobs when needed! read more

American Grade Construction - General Contractors Near Me - Oakland, California

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My first non-food, project related review, ideal timing for our first home improvement project. It's best to start off the review by stating that due to the layout of our place, we were specific on what we needed in our bathroom reno. I'm also in sales so I'm naturally persistent and direct. That being said, American Grade met all of our expectations. Brandon was easy to work with and eased a lot of the anxiety a typical homeowner has about upgrading anything/everything. He also knew his staff's capabilities which was a huge help in accomplishing our project (i.e. we have a 13.5' ft high ceiling). In the grand scheme of things, our project was small, borderline tiny. But when treated with the same respect and urgency by Brandon and his team with a busy schedule, as a consumer, we felt well taken care of. My tips for everyone looking to do a home improvement project, on top of take a good look at Brandon and his company, is (1) always have a budget to work with, (2) always have extra finances on the side in case things don't work out, (3) no question is a dumb question, (4) expect delays that's out of anyone's control, and (5) get ready to fall in love with your new space! Will definitely work with American Grade Construction and Brandon's crew again. read more

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I had an attic ladder to install that required some framing. Brandon was extremely patient as Home Depot couldn't find the shipment, then misplaced it in the warehouse. Multiple reschedules and a very long install day, but the job was completed as promised. read more

I cannot recommend Brandon and this business anymore than I can. I had to replace multiple light fixtures in my house. After randomly looking up Yelp for handyman/electricians I went with them and I found a very professional and prompt person to work with. Brandon came on time and completed the job quickly and cleaned up my house after the project. Hr also helped my with some smaller fixes around the house that needed some quick maintenance with no hesitation from Brandon. His prices are very reasonable and he himself was honest and transparent with his pricing, something you may not see in this line of business. He also does major renovation projects and they would be the first person I call if I have a major project. I cannot recommend him enough read more

Brandon with America Grade Construction just completed a bathroom and laundry room update for us and we are very happy with not only the outcome, but his professionalism and crew as well. As a contractor, to arrive on time daily and complete on time was big for us, as we've had some sketch experiences in the past. He took the time to properly prep surfaces and kept my house clean all during construction. Him and his crew were very respectful of my home. If you're looking for bathroom/kitchen or even some home updates, definitely give him a call. His quote for the scope of work was very reasonable and we are completely satisfied with the outcome. We will be repeat customer once we decide to update our master bathroom. Thanks Brandon and Luis! read more

Branson and his crew came in and out very quickly took them about a week to remodel our master. My wife is excited I'm excited and over all great work. The good: fast quality work. The bad: Dust managed to get into the master bedroom, but Brandon ended up hiring a cleaning company to clean up. read more

American Grade Construction - General Contractors Near Me - Oakland, California

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We had a fantastic experience using American Grade construction for our bathroom remodel and other projects. Brandon is amazing! He not only helped us with the remodeling our bathrooms but also with designs and gave us constant feedback on ideas. He is open to ideas and innovative projects. He also helped us create a special project with book shelf and upgrading our fire place. We recommend brandon for all things home improvement related! read more

I found Brandon through Thumbtack, Brandon gave me a call as soon as I reached out to him. Unlike some other contractors I have dealt with, Brandon is very easy, friendly and patient to communicate with. I had Brandon remodeled my two bathrooms and a powder room, it took about three month to complete. Although there were some issues came up during the renovation, however Brandon always managed to came up with a solution and made sure I'm satisfied. I'd recommend him for bathroom renovations. read more

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I hired Brandon for a full bathroom remodel and it turned out great! He was super communicative and responsive, and did a high-quality job (which was most important to me!). He's clearly a skilled plumber and the tile work was great as well. As always, these things take a little longer than expected, partially due to city inspections and my own desire to add new features and such. If you're on a tight timeline, I recommend being mindful of what might impact it and likely expect a few extra weeks on the back end as there's often surprises. Brandon and Isidro were both great, and my neighbors actually commented on how respectful and nice they both were - which was awesome to hear :) read more

I contacted American Grade Construction for a 60's bathroom remodel. Brandon is very passionate about remodeling. He took the time to listen to my ideas and figure things out. I got everything I wanted. Throughout the project, Brandon was commutative and easy to work with. His crew was polite and considerate. There were no major issues, but things do come up during construction. When issues occurred, Brandon acted with a sense of urgency. My new bathroom is awesome! It feels like a spa, and I look forward to taking a shower in the morning. I would contact American Grade Construction again for my next project. read more

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Brandon and his team just completed a total remodel of our master bathroom/closet. They were really great to work with from start to finish. Brandon was great at giving us ideas for design and materials and showed real patience with us as we made changes during the course of the work. I can't say enough about the quality of the work and how pleased we are with the final result. It was so good, we asked him to stay on to refurbish our master bedroom and to replace all the interior doors in our house. His costs were reasonable and pace of the work reflected their insistence on not cutting corners or compromising on quality. We plan to use them for additional projects in the future. read more

Man where do I even start? Found this company through yelp and after talking to Brandon he was super helpful and really nice compared to all the other contractors I had spoken to. He explained his pricing and seemed reasonable for the work needed.. prices were super fair so that why I decided to go with them. Brandon and his crew were super on point and had all the materials before demo started which was very nice because I wasn't out of a bathroom for a long time! If you need someone who's on time and not trying to rip you off please go with American Grade Construction trust me you will be satisfied!!! read more

American Grade Construction - General Contractors Near Me - Oakland, California

I recently had two bathrooms remodeled by Brandon. Right from the start, I was impressed by his expertise, his pricing, and his patience in walking me through the process. I had very specific needs as I knew I would be out of state during a portion of the remodeling. As such, transparency, prompt communication and trust were of upmost importance to me and he delivered in aces on all three accounts. The results were fantastic and I can confidently recommend his services to anyone considering a bathroom or kitchen remodel. read more

We hired Brandon and team for a bathroom remodel. Since the start of the project Brandon was very responsive, a great listener and gave us great feedback. He transformed the bathroom into exactly what we had imagined. His crew does great quality work and are super efficient. They wEre very respectful of our house and took great care in making sure our carpet and furniture doesn't get harmed in anyway. The whole team was very dedicated and showed up on time. They always listened to and accommodated all our requests. We needed the shower area to be ready for use before anything else and they accomplished thAt!! I greatly appreciated Brandon's professionalism and his organizational abilities. He also made sure that if we ever have any follow up requests, he is available for that. The project was completed in record time. We are hard to please customers but this team just impressed us so much!!!! We love our new bathroom!! If you're looking for any reliable remodelers, congratulations, you found 'em!! read more

We hired Brandon for a ceiling repair job and we were very happy with the results! Brandon was responsive, easy to communicate with, and took great care in his work! Definitely will work with him again. read more

I meet with Brandon. He gave me a good price on the wheels for my shower. I also had him do some plumbing and my mail box was finally put up read more

Owner at the beginning was very nice and professional, but when job timeline fell behind (without communication to us) and we complained he demanded payment immediately; abandoned the job when we refused to pay immediately (invoice terms were not provided). Contractor was disorganized, did not seem to have enough staff or was over committed with multiple jobs, trying to do work on the weekends. Demo started without containment left house & clothing covered in dust. Took payment for materials that were refunded back to his card, and then told us that we owed him money for materials. Felt like he was getting jobs confused with many refunds going on. Clearly inventory was not tracked and he even left materials behind that are still in our garage. Terrible customer service, made us feel like we were a job just for extra cash and not a priority, immature attitude and very bad experience overall. read more

You can't go wrong with Brandon his work is of the quality and he is fast and efficient. He has great vision and great attention to detail, he is also very nice and extremely pleasant to work with. I have more projects to complete and will continue to have Brandon come back and complete all of my projects. read more

Brandon was hired to hang a pot rack for me. Brandon was on time and did a Great job.. he did such a great job he came back after I called him to install a microwave. I have a permanent handyman now and would recommend him to anyone who needs help. He is organized, on time and I am sure you won't regret using him. read more

Brandon is definitely the guy to go to. I explained the vision that I had for my bathroom remodel and within days he had different ideas and sketches for my bathroom. Not to mention the outcome of the whole project was great. They were clean, and got things done in a timely matter. I would definitely recommend them. read more