I had a great experience working with Sonoma Marin Construction on a drilling and concrete pier…read moreproject. Todd, the estimator, was informative, responsive, and able to price out the job quickly. When the project began, the crew arrived ready to get to work and had everything moving smoothly from day one. Their foreman, Serafin, made the entire process seamless--from drilling through the concrete pour. The whole crew was knowledgeable, experienced, and professional. I would definitely recommend Sonoma Marin Construction to anyone looking for a reliable drilling and concrete pier contractor.

Last June I solicited a bid from Sonoma-Marin Construction to replace a large 2,500 square foot…read moredriveway. They responded quickly to my email but I didn't hear back. Then, in September, I received a call from someone asking if I was still interested in a proposal. It made me feel like my project wasn't big enough. They finally sent the proposal at the beginning of September with apologies. So four months later I received a proposal that was 20% higher than the next highest. I think they were pricing themselves out of a project they didn't want to do. They could have just told me so in June. Today, with a different contractor we started the work of replacing the 2,500 SF driveway plus we are adding a patio and replacing our 50 foot public sidewalk and street curb for less than the total from Sonoma-Marin provided for just the driveway. I think Sonoma-Marin needs to treat ALL potential customers with the same respect they treat customers with bigger projects.

We have hired Ohana Construction for two separate projects at our home, and both experiences were…read moreoutstanding. One project involved locating and repairing dry rot under our floors, and the other also involved dry rot, but also the installation of a beautiful new, larger front entry with double glass doors that transformed our home by bringing in so much more natural light. What sets Ohana apart is the professionalism, honesty, and communication of owner Kimo. Because the extent of the dry rot wasn't known at the start, Kimo kept us informed every step of the way as work progressed. He clearly explained what was being discovered, what needed to be done, and how it would affect the scope and cost of the project. We always knew what to expect, which gave us tremendous confidence and peace of mind. Kimo and his team are always professional, friendly, honest, and completely trustworthy. It's rare to find a contractor who combines such high-quality workmanship with excellent communication and integrity. Whether the job is large or small, Ohana Construction approaches every project with the same dedication, attention to detail, and determination to do the job right. We have come to trust Kimo completely and would not hesitate to hire Ohana Construction again. We highly recommend Ohana Construction.

We had a great experience with Ohana Construction. They turned our outdated kitchen into an amazing…read morespace with vaulted ceilings and made it the main room in our house that we now love and spend the most time in. The crew was professional, honest, on time, and easy to work with, and the pricing was fair. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and we highly recommend them!

Hired Antonis to do an exterior paint job on our 2 story house. Chris and Keri were easy to work…read morewith and made the job go smoothly. Carlos and Javier did a great job with the painting and took care of any issues along the way. They were professional, courteous, showed up on time and left the job site clean each day. The whole job was easy, stress free and the house looks great. Would highly recommend them.

Quality of work....having to fix a new window install that leaked all winter. Fence peeling. Deck…read morewas not done properly. Everything they did. I had to hire someone to come in and re-fix it. They came out and looked at the window and told me it wasn't leaking. Another guy came and looked at it. Had it fixed in about a half an hour I would not use them again

I am not exaggerating when I say Chris is the best contractor Ive ever worked with. He does very…read morehigh quality work, is fair and cost conscious, acts with integrity, communicates clearly at every step of the way, and is just a fantastic guy. I didn't know him before our work together, and he didn't ask me to write this review, but he is exceptional and I really wish more contractors conducted their business this way. He did 18 skylights for me, and made things happen that other specialists couldn't do. On top of that, he went beyond the work to provide advice on other projects (at one point even loaning me his equipment) just to be helpful. While other skylight companies I spoke with talked down on competitors, Chris only ever had nice things to say about them - likely because he's confident enough in his own work to know he's the best around. If you need skylight work done right, Chris is the guy to do it.

Chris and his team are true professionals who stand by their work. We had a fantastic experience…read morereplacing six skylights of varying sizes with Chris's assistance. When we had a mechanical problem with one skylight operator, Chris made himself available to help us troubleshoot the issue and get it fixed. We are so grateful for his thorough and skilled approach on the selection and installation of these skylights. Highly recommend!

I had the pleasure of working with Bob Nicholson and Nicholson Builders on my Novato bathroom…read moreremodeling project a few years ago, and the experience exceeded my every expectation. Bob commenced the project exactly on schedule and completed the remodel within the three-week timeframe he originally quoted, all while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, craftsmanship, quality, and safety. From the outset, Bob provided a clear and fair estimate for the scope of work and completed the project fully on budget. As someone who values the highest standards of craftsmanship and construction integrity, I was extremely impressed by both Bob and his crew. The finished bathroom turned out absolutely designer-gorgeous and remains one of the most admired spaces in the home. Equally important, Bob was exceptionally professional and accommodating throughout the process, particularly when unforeseen conditions arose and when I requested numerous change orders and upgrades. He approached every challenge with practicality, creativity, and a solutions-oriented attitude. Because of that outstanding experience, I again turned to Bob and Nicholson Builders for a major remodel of my Belvedere home. This extensive project included updating the electrical, plumbing, and heating systems, adding air conditioning, strengthening the roof support structure, installing new Low-E windows, adding an additional bathroom, and thoughtfully modernizing the overall 1952-era home. Once again, Bob brought outstanding ideas, design improvements, and construction expertise that transformed the property into a true dream home. His ability to combine structural knowledge, aesthetic judgment, and hands-on craftsmanship is rare. I recommend Bob Nicholson and Nicholson Builders highly and without reservation. Bob is honest, dependable, talented, safety-conscious, highly skilled and deeply committed to delivering exceptional work.

Bob and his team were great. They installed 6 recessed lights and 4 wooden wall panels, which they…read moresanded and finished. Everything turned out great and they even spent extra time on the panels to get them just how we wanted even though it took them longer to do. We appreciated them going above and beyond with their time. I would definitely recommend them!

Our kitchen was in dire need of an update We didn't want to go full remodel- you know- move walls,…read morechange the footprint or anything- just an update...something that looked good and was more functional. Joel Gleeson came highly recommended. The first thing about Joel is that he's flexible. He asked me what I wanted, and rolled with my changes. After a few days, he got the hang of what my wife and I wanted, and occasionally made some solid executive decisions on our behalf that saved time and money. The project came in on time, under budget and looked spectacular. On top of it, on the days when we were waiting for subcontractors or deliveries- he did some small projects around the house that needed attention. He gave us ideas for finishing our outdoor kitchen that were so simple- we couldn't believe we hadn't thought of them previously- which would have enabled us to finish the project sooner. Joel was also super-tidy. He never left for the day without cleaning up behind himself- which is important...especially when working on a kitchen! Bottom line- if you are looking for an honest, flexible, talented contractor that will bring your project in under budget and on time...you should hire Joel!

Originally I was thrilled after meeting with Joel, owner of Gleeson Construction. His website is…read morewonderful and he is a down-to earth-charming guy. Discussing my bathroom remodel project was actually fun, especially since the previous contractors had been either wildly overpriced or had unacceptable scheduling issues. So it was a pleasure receiving his final quote and agreeing on a timeline to create my perfect new bathroom. He had made several good suggestions, his price was reasonable, and I was excited to move forward keeping business local and with his experience, I trusted him to advise me correctly so began ordering the recommended amount of tiles according to his estimate. Once fixtures were received and tiles were picked up, Joel began the project on time. I was happy that the initial demo was very efficient which lead quickly to new drainage/plumbing, sub floor, insulation and water/mildew resistant wallboard installations. I could already envision the walk-in shower of my dreams. However, once the wall tile placement began multiple problems occurred. To complicate matters, a previous client had contacted Joel and he asked me if he could 'split' time between the two projects. I held firm and asked that he honor our agreement but grew increasingly nervous as he began rushing my job in order to leave as early as possible to get to his new, much larger project in Petaluma. While beginning the wall tile installation, he discovered the border trim pieces ordered wouldn't work with the increased depth of his wall board and that the supplier 'should know better'. He did NOT offer to help by speaking with the tile supplier on my behalf so I was then forced to reorder new 1/4 rounds of a different color and negotiate the required restock fee myself.. Then Joel continued to install the subway style wall tiles with such speed that I could intercede only after I noticed that they were not consistently the same color and I was effectively looking at a subtle checker board on my wall! When asked, Joel said "it is what it is" and that we were now short of tiles so finding color replacements would be next to impossible. That suggests his original estimate was off base -- even with extra tiles that I ordered on the recommendation of the tile supplier! When pressed further on this color subject near project completion, he suggested I recontact the tile supplier again to see if they'd send out someone with matching tiles to fix the job but said "I doubt very much they will do that". By then I had also discovered that the wall tiles were not evenly placed on the walls and somehow I was to believe that the problem was that my original walls were uneven. I also realized that the new border tiles obstructed the original light switch plate and he suggesting I cut the original down with a new hacksaw blade thus leaving the fix up to me. Finally, the last day 'clean up' resulted in my garden being littered with grout-soaked water and minute particles of dried grout and tiles hidden under vines and on a small patch of grass bordering a tree. Sloppy and ugly. However, he was very prompt in supplying the final bill and offered to 'pick up the check' in the morning BEFORE I had discovered the garden situation. Depressed and angry, I again recontacted the tile people who sent someone out to see Joel's work. The tile specialists were very surprised and indicated that they would have brought the color issue to my attention immediately, giving me the chance to either continue or select new tiles. They also explained there are ways to easily avoid the uneven/wavy wall surface and that, in their opinion, the matter had been mishandled. My dream shower has become a nightmare so I'm writing this review hoping to save someone from heartache in the future. Bottom line; Don't get me wrong, I like Joel Gleeson as a person. However, I suggest you think twice before using Gleeson Construction for your project. IF you do business with Joel, get everything in writing before the project begins, get agreement signed and then watch like a hawk to ensure you receive what you paid for. Good luck.

Toran Geiser just finished a year long remodel of our home in Sausalito. When I say this is a…read morecontractor of the highest quality, I am not exaggerating! I have done four significant remodels, but none to this extent (this one ended up almost a total rebuild), and never before have I felt better about a contractor at the end of a job than I did at the beginning!! I consider myself fairly fanatical in terms of finish detail and quality, but Toran's expectations and standards exceed even mine. He would rework "flaws" that I would never have noticed because he felt something wasn't perfect. I've never worked with a contractor with such exacting standards; it was such a pleasure to know we were getting the best possible work. Toran's people skills match his building skills. He had a very collaborative relationship with our architect and all the tricky design/build aspects were worked out flawlessly. He had an excellent working relationship with every subcontractor he hired; the neighbors loved him, and even the town's building inspector raved about him (if anyone has done work in Sausalito, you know how rare this is!). And equally as important, despite many stressful aspects of the job, he always stayed good natured, optimistic, and never passed his stress and/or challenges on to us. He did an incredible job meeting schedule expectations, despite a six week schedule impact of unexpected foundation work that was required. And he was very accurate in estimating the cost of the job. Toran is everything a home owner could want in a contractor!

Toran Geiser is an amazing and experienced contractor. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a…read more5 star builder!

Carlos was awesome! Super communicative, he walked me through everything he needed to do and made…read moresure I understood the process. He replaced our RO faucet quickly and efficiently, and the pricing was totally fair. I'll definitely be calling him again the next time something needs fixing around the house.

Carlos did amazing work replacing some hardwood that was damaged by our dishwasher. He communicated…read moreclearly, worked quickly and cleanly, and did excellent work. I will be using him again and really appreciate his professionalism.