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Bark & Build Builders

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Gillian R.

We recently worked with Bark and Build Builders for a major home renovation project, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Our project included a full bathroom renovation, replacing seven doors (including converting two standard doors into space-saving barn and pocket doors), installing a new closet French door and two entry doors, adding molding around our screen door, relocating a crawlspace hatch to a different closet, and installing hardwood flooring in one of the bedrooms. The pocket doors required opening up the walls, so this was a fairly complex project--and they handled it all with care and skill. From start to finish, the entire team was helpful and communicative. Valentina, our designer, was incredible to work with. She even went to stores with us to help pick out tile and finishes, which was invaluable since we had never done a project like this before. She was extremely knowledgeable, offered great suggestions based on our ideas, stayed highly organized with detailed spreadsheets of everything we needed and purchased, and even created a realistic mock-up of the finished bathroom so we could confidently approve the design. Kevin, our project manager, kept everything on track and was consistently responsive. He provided weekly updates and was quick to address any questions or concerns that came up along the way. Lalo, our foreman, was outstanding. He truly can do anything. Working in an older home with outdated features and unexpected issues, he consistently came up with creative solutions. Any time we needed adjustments or additions, the process was smooth and easy. The crew also did a great job keeping the workspace clean, using dust barriers and tidying up daily. They handled permits, plumbing, electrical, and construction seamlessly, which made the entire process much less stressful for us. The finished work looks amazing, and we are so happy with how everything turned out. Bark and Build Builders really went above and beyond at every step. Highly recommend.

Bathroom Remodel
Radhika S.

We worked with Bark & Build Builders to remodel three of our bathrooms, and overall it was a great experience from start to finish. We initially met with Miki just to discuss the scope of the project and our vision for the bathrooms. He was extremely cooperative, approachable, and genuinely easy to talk to. We had spoken with several contractors in the Bay Area, but Miki really stood out. The initial conversation itself gave us confidence, and we decided to move forward with Bark & Build. Once the project started, Miki was very prompt in helping with the bathroom designs and submitting permits to the city. He kept us informed with regular updates throughout the permitting process. While the permits took some time, Miki made that period productive by guiding us on material selection. He provided a detailed list of everything we needed and suggested good stores to shop from. We maintained tracking sheets for materials, which made the entire shopping process organized and stress-free. Miki was also very flexible with design choices and tile selections, with no surprise or additional costs. There were a few demolitions involved as part of the remodel, and he was very cooperative and accommodating throughout. During construction, we also worked closely with Mike, who led the remodel of our master bathroom. We encountered a few unexpected issues along the way, and Mike did a great job helping us navigate them calmly and efficiently. Communication was excellent throughout the process -- we were consistently asked for feedback, kept in the loop, and always felt heard. The first bathroom went smoothly, and the remaining bathrooms were remodeled simultaneously. The on-site team that handled tile installation and finishing work was extremely professional, punctual every day, and made sure to clean up after their work. Their attention to detail and professionalism really stood out. Overall, it was a pleasure working with Bark & Build. They were highly communicative, responsive, and involved at every stage of the project. Miki remained engaged throughout, and both Miki and Mike ensured the process was collaborative and transparent. I highly recommend Bark & Build Builders and would absolutely work with them again.

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Bobby R.

Great service and communication. Great results. Very timely. Bark and Build did a main bathroom renovation. We took an oversized and outdated bathroom and reduced its footprint, updated everything, added tile floor and a custom shower, installed new lights and fan, and painted. We also recovered a lot of space and got to add a kitchen nook and a bedroom closet with the room we took from the bathroom. The original estimate was 6 weeks and by the end of the 6 weeks basically everything was finished, except for a few touchups and finishing jobs. Communication with Miki was great during the estimate and design process. When Carlos and Luiz worked on site, we knew everything would get done with the utmost care and attention to detail. We added several change orders as the project went on. The updates were reasonable in price, and it was easy to request changes with the owners and to get their feedback on what kind of changes would make sense. There were a few hiccups with the permitting process. The fault was on the city's side and another builder who used the same architect. But any hitch in the process is annoying so be sure to work closely with the builders to ensure that the permits are submitted on time and paid correctly. The best part is how much ownership Carlos and Luiz took in the project. They worked overtime to get work done on time when it was necessary, and were great advocates for customer satisfaction and their accountability.

We recently remodeled our master bathroom with Bark & Builders, and honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way. From the initial quote all the way to handover, the entire process was seamless. George helped manage the project and kept everything on track. The team was super professional, friendly, and easy to work with which makes such a difference when you have people in your home every day. Their quote was competitive, but what really stood out was their communication and support. They were always responsive and helpful, and I never felt left in the dark about what was happening. They also helped a lot with the design (the quote came with a design support which was amazing) especially picking out tiles. I just had to place the orders, and they handled everything else. The quality of the finished bathroom is top-notch. Even when we had hiccups (Amazon literally lost our bathtub and we had to reorder it ), they were incredibly accommodating and worked around the delays without any stress. They handled everything from pulling permits to inspections to final handover and completed our master bathroom in just two weeks, which still amazes me. We're now having them refresh our guest bath too, and I'm excited to see how that turns out. Highly recommend Bark & Builders!

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Aileen A.

I just completed 2 bathroom remodels with Bark & Build Builders. From the beginning, Miki was very straightforward and honest about the process and price. Not similar to other sales pitches I had here. We felt comfortable and wanted to move forward. We had to get all finishes before starting the job, and we worked with Vale, the designer, who helped us get it done quickly and efficiently. The crew that was working on the bathroom was very nice and clean, and made sure I was comfortable and always asked questions before they did any steps. Miki didn't charge me for small things I added and even helped with getting discounts in several places. So, overall, an excellent experience.

Walk in shower
Kristy P.

Bark and build construction team is very energetic and collaborative to work with. We added a new bathroom and remodeled existing bathroom along with some interior closet finishes. Starting from meeting our project manager Miki (who btw is a fantastic person to work with) to the team coming onsite for the work to finishing the work, the communication and collaboration went smoothly. Pricing was competitive andThe quality of work delivered by Carlos and Luis ( construction crew) is top notch. Carlos is a great communicator and has great eye for detail and perfection. You can always trust Carlos with any decision and have faith that it will turn out fantastic. All work came out perfectly and Miki has helped us through out, whether it was about any purchase decisions, design decisions, pricing decisions or simply having a good time, its fun chatting with him. The team delivers on all promised work and you can fully trust them. We are very happy with the construction results, quality of the work, the team's enthusiasm and dedication as well as the trust that the team fosters through consistent delivery of work in good quality. We had some delays in the end with few parts and the team came after a few days for minor touch ups. I highly recommend bark and build construction for all construction needs.

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Jai K.

Five stars doesn't even begin to cover our experience with Mike (Bark & Build) on our full house remodel. When I say "full," I mean we took the house down to the studs. I couldn't be happier with how it went. Scope of work and Financials Right from the start, he was incredible about the planning process. We went back and forth multiple times on the initial estimate to make sure we were on the same page, and he was always patient and flexible. He then came up with a payment schedule that balanced project delivery and major milestones with payments due. I reviewed it, requested some edits, and Mike was more than happy to discuss and accommodate them. Even when we changed our minds or something unexpected came up, he was super reasonable with the costs for the extra work - never tried to overcharge us. He tracked everything through official Docusign documents, which made us feel really secure and provided a paper trail for us to refer to - a must-have for a project of this scale! Permitting & Safety He handled all the permitting for us, which was a huge relief, and somehow even got the PGE permit through much faster than we thought possible. Safety was never compromised, even if it meant more work for his crew, and that showed us his true character. Trust & Transparency What really stands out, though, is how much we could trust him. He never tried to oversell us on anything. We'd bounce design ideas off him, and he'd always be a rational sounding board, telling us what was right for our family, not just what would make him more money. Beyond that, if his team occasionally missed something, he would own up to it and make sure they fixed it rather than trying to avoid the issue. This meant I could lean on him throughout the project, which significantly reduced my stress with an already busy schedule! For me, that trust is everything, and when you combine it with the quality of his work and his transparency, it puts him in the top 5% of contractors I've ever worked with. Duration and complexity of the project The whole project lasted six months with some rain delays, but we stayed in constant touch and managed to stay cordial till the very end - which, for a project this big, is an achievement in itself! In the end, we had new walls, new insulation, new lighting throughout the house, new electrical lines, panel, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, closets, vertical piping, windows, doors AND a garage makeover that included turning it into a storage space with epoxy floors, paint, insulation and a laundry folding area as well as usable space for a home office! We are so thrilled with our new home. We're already working with him on our ADU project and have already referred him to several family members! P.S. It has been a few weeks living in the home - I will come back here and update in another 3-6 months how the workmanship is holding up to keep this review current!!

Open concept kitchen
Michael G.

Our entire home was updated by Bark and Build Builders, including new lighting, remodeled kitchen, refreshed bathrooms, and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. things like caulking, clean paint edges, and well-fitted trim were done in good quality. Even though it was a big, months-long project, they stayed calm, professional, and communicative the whole time. We walk into the house every day feeling amazed by how fresh and welcoming it feels. Thx.

Ashley N.

We've had at least 5 estimates before we decided to go with Bark and Build Builders. One of the reasons we chose them was because we felt comfortable with Mike and Miki from the initial on-site meeting.   This is our first major renovation project covering the kitchen and bathroom and we had a lot of questions. Mike can take a long time answering our questions, but he does his best in responding given he has other clients as well.   Preparations can be OVERWHELMING...from the meetings, choosing the design, materials, changes in plan, etc., but Mike provided guidance along the way.   Fast forward to the bathroom and kitchen renovation - Mike and the team made our vision a reality. Our view was taken into consideration, appropriate design suggestions were made catering to the vision we wanted. Surprises happened along the way, but we were able proceed accordingly. Changes to the original design and plan were happening in relative frequency but the flexibility of the team made a tremendous impact.    It would be misleading to say we did not have any problem during this process, but there were some great resolutions. There is room for improvement.   Overall, a great experience for us. We are more than satisfied with the outcome. We love our new bathroom and kitchen! We highly recommend Bark and Build Builders.   Tips for others: * Be vocal, * Ask questions, * Be involved in the process because once it's done, it can be tricky to work around it, * Follow up if needed, * and ask more questions.   Additional project: * House flooring

We recently selected Bark & Build for a full bathroom remodel. We are extremely happy with the results and HIGHLY recommend them to anyone considering a bathroom remodel! The entire process was exceptional - starting with the 1st meeting with Mike, who was extremely knoweledgeable and professional in discussing options & approach to our remodel. He was great in not only hearing our concerns and preferences - but also in providing thoughtful guidance and direction along the way (as the project manager throughout our project). Everyone involved in the process made a strong impression, starting with our designer Valentina, who was helpful and informative in guiding choices relative to materials and design. Our foreman David did an incredible in leading the execution of the project - where his considerable skill and expertise made a significant impact on the finished result. Finally, I greatly appreciate Mike's committment to our complete satfictation with the work and value his support in making sure all the details and final small touch-ups were covered with ease. We couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Mike & team at Bark & Build!

Bark &Build Builders were great. Their bid was reasonable and their work was excellent. We love our new kitchen. Miki oversaw the progress and was always open to our input. The quality of the work was excellent. Our kitchen had to be completely overhauled due to an asbestos removal process. They were able to reproduce much of the character or our hundred year old kitchen, carefully matching old window framing and crown molding that had been removed. Bark and Build was also careful to keep to a working schedule so as to be respectful of our time. I highly recommend them

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We recently completed a full kitchen remodel with Bark & Build Builders, and the experience was outstanding from beginning to end. I highly recommend Mike and the Bark team for being professional, efficient, easy to work with, and fair. Our home had a functioning kitchen, but it was dark and outdated, having last been refreshed nearly 30 years ago. To start with, we met with Mike and his design team and discussed remodel options. They clearly communicated costs for different cases and then helped us select the major kitchen components and see what they looked like in realistic models. They were patient when we changed our minds, which happened multiple times:) The demolition and construction process was smooth and tidy with no surprises. Despite a complete tear down of the old kitchen including removal of a dining room wall to create open space, we were able to comfortably live in the reminder of the house throughout operations. The construction crew was friendly, professional, detail-oriented and took time to explain to us what they were doing each day. They finished on schedule despite a few change requests from us along the way. The transformation with the finished product is unbelievable--our kitchen now has a bright, modern look that feels spacious, clean, and completely refreshed. The new lighting, cabinetry, appliances and updated finishes work together beautifully. I've included a few pictures to illustrate, although of course my photography skills don't do it justice. One is a photo of the new range/vent/microwave drawer with a beautiful backsplash and accent lighting. The other is the sink with new cabinetry and a custom stone windowsill behind the faucet. Overall, the new kitchen is now by far our favorite room in the house! We highly recommend Bark & Build Builders for anyone seeking a high-quality remodel.

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(155 reviews)

Lower Hills

The Great (+2 stars) ==========…read more * The structural work: Our home is on a great, new, solid foundation (with shear walls), so we feel as safe as we can be in our home for an earthquake! * Our basement is also now more usable. * Drainage: There is now drainage around the foundation and under the basement slab, so we are no longer worried about our basement flooding! * The working crew were very friendly and considerate. The Bad (-1 star): ========== * The electrical subcontractor was quite bad. The electricians didn't install the dryer outlet properly (one conductor came loose before I first used it), most outlets they installed are loose (they give when pushing in a plug), and they installed a used, old (not LED compatible) dimmer for the LED lights they installed. Also, the owner yelled at his team a lot. * The plumbing subcontractor was bad, too. They misdrilled several holes, damaging the interior of the home. They didn't seal around exterior penetrations into the house. They didn't put a cover over the branch of a wye that was no longer needed. They wouldn't do anything about the loss of hot water pressure in a bathroom faucet that occurred after they moved some plumbing around (I ended up having to disconnect and disassemble the hot water valve myself and I found a piece of silicone clogged in there). They over-glued the drain of the laundry supply box making it nearly impossible to remove the cap, and they lost the o-rings on my faucet aerator. The Ugly (-2 stars): ========== * They overlooked details in the plans about where walls and doors should go, and denied responsibility since they weren't in the structural engineer's plans, which they opted to not have updated with the revisions I told them about. This lead to a sewer pipe being installed in an inconvenient location (it went through the foundation, so it can't be moved), a structural wall that was almost built in the wrong place (I caught it while they were digging the footing), and a room that was built with no doorway (they had to cut some framing to make the opening). * The pricing/scope was negligent at best, but I'd put it closer to misleading or deceptive. During the initial visits, they talked about all the things they would do (including putting up framing, drywall, and insulation), and then sent over an estimate that I accepted. I didn't realize until halfway through the project that the estimate didn't include many of the things they talked about (including the framing, drywall, and insulation); those apparently would be part of "Phase 2," not included in the price of the first estimate. I had chosen E&F over another estimate that was less expensive even though it did explicitly contain the "additional" scope. I was also surprised that the electrical and plumbing (most of which was necessary to get them out of the way for the structural work) was billed separately; i.e., an unexpected additional expense. * They chose to rebuild a segment of stairs (rather than just adding two steps at the bottom, per the plans), which ended up having insufficient clearance with an overhang halfway down. They tried to convince me there was no new problem because they built them the same as before (but the run of the new stairs was one inch longer, causing the 4th step down to be 4 inches closer to the overhang) and resisted remedying the issue. They just ended up taking a sawzall to trim the overhang -- a joist -- which I just have to hope doesn't compromise any structural integrity! Further, they didn't even finish the stairs (sand and seal); "Test your staining skills," they said. * They ghosted before Phase 2. As the structural work was reaching completion, we were going back and forth on scope for Phase 2. However, when the structural work was actually completed, they just stopped communicating, left dirt and demo debris they left on our driveway for a month, then disappeared. There were lots of things they removed to get out of the way (like several segments of fence) but didn't put back. I could easily add 3x more issues and details, but this review is already too long.

We used E&F for a foundation replacement as well as seismic retrofit, including brace and bolt…read more They finished on time and under-budget, with good communication from both the owner and site foreman. I'm definitely planning to have them quote the next phase of our remodel!

Greenberg Construction - Modern Eichler Home

Greenberg Construction

(70 reviews)

Just moved into my house and am just floored by the incredible work done by the team at Greenberg!…read moreI was originally skeptical of such a major remodel - every friend had horror stories of contactors doing sub par work, disappearing, completely, etc. I was really glad to work with Ohad, our project manager for the project. He'd worked with one of our friends previously, and so we knew he'd do a great job for our project. We also loved Greenberg's integrated approach. The architect, constructions, design and management was all done by Greenberg. This meant that the project from top to bottom was aligned with the team actually doing the construction work. My top priorities were 1) a modern home design 2) a job done with high quality 3) low stress. Ohad / Greenberg helped deliver on all of these aspects in spades. The last thing I wanted to do was have to coordinate with flaky contractors, have to re-do low quality work after a long day at work. Ohad kept the project on track and handled all the hassle of dealing with subcontractors & inspectors. Greenberg probably won't be the cheapest contractor you'll talk to, but as the saying goes - you get what you pay for. Quality work, up to code, and no drama is well worth the cost. Ohad worked with us throughout the project to consider different budget options, and gave candid advice about where he thought the budget would be best spent. Overall, highly recommend. I was referred by a friend and have put multiple friends in touch with Greenberg for their projects as well. Everyone is floored by house nice our remodel turned out and will 100% be in touch in the future for any future projects we have.

I chose Greenberg for my whole-home remodel because I wanted a true full-service design-build firm…read more From the initial site visit, Ohad immediately understood my vision and took care of the rest. One of the biggest highlights was the design process; their team curated high-quality material options based on my vision board, saving me from the overwhelming experience of wandering through massive showrooms. When I visited the Greenberg showroom, the team presented their design with all my samples ready to view in-person. The logistical side was equally impressive. They handled the entire San Mateo permitting process. Once construction began, Ohad and I stayed in constant contact via text and phone to address any issues or decisions that needed to be made. He also kept me up to date with many photos of the construction. Everyone warned me that a project like this would take well over a year and go way over budget, but Greenberg completed construction in just 10 months and kept change orders to a minimum. I had such confidence in Ohad's attention to detail that I didn't even visit the site until the project was almost finished. The result is a total transformation that maximizes every square foot of my home without the need for a massive addition. My parents were so impressed they have already hired Greenberg for their own remodel.

Patkowski Construction - Kitchen remodeling, San Jose, CA.

Patkowski Construction

(124 reviews)

We recently hired this contractor for a complete bathroom and kitchen remodel, and the experience…read moreexceeded our expectations from start to finish. The quality of workmanship was exceptional, with great attention to every detail. Every aspect of the project was completed with precision and care, and the final results are beautiful. What truly set them apart was their outstanding communication throughout the entire process. They kept us informed at every stage, responded promptly to questions, and were always transparent about timelines and progress. They were professional, respectful, and highly organized. Most importantly, they honored the agreed-upon schedule and completed the work on time without compromising quality. If you are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented contractor who takes pride in their work and values customer satisfaction, I highly recommend them. We couldn't be happier with our new kitchen and bathroom.

We hired Wojtek to renovate two of our bathrooms, and we are beyond thrilled with the outcome. From…read morestart to finish, the entire process was handled with professionalism, making it a completely stress-free experience for our family. Wojtek was fantastic at managing entire project and coordinated all crews flawlessly so we didn't have to worry about a thing. All work was completed in a timely manner and when done everything was left clean. Wojtek was honest and upfront with estimates from the very beginning and there were no surprises. While it might have been slightly pricier than other quotes we received, the quality of the work and piece of mind were defenetely worth it. We would highly recommend him and his crews to anyone looking for a high-quality, reliable and professional general contractor. We will defenetely reach out to Wojtek with our future remodels!

Bark & Build Builders - contractors - Updated July 2026

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