David built our Murphy bed and was efficient, punctual, and super respectful of our space. He took his shoes off without being asked, and quietly built our bed while we worked from home. The whole job took two days and David charged us a very fair price. He's now become our regular handyman and we are so thankful to have found him on Yelp. read more

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David completed our custom kitchen island cabinet installation in a single day. He was punctual and efficient and paid great attention to detail - the installation was complicated by an uneven floor. read more

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This is a detailed review of our experience in the entire kitchen upgrade project from start to finish. We wanted to do a facelift of our old outdated kitchen without breaking the bank, with new cabinets and countertop. Being well aware of high cost of everything in San Francisco, and our house an old 1980's construction, we had a tough job of keeping the project within affordable budget. For the project, we started by first finding a cabinetry place. We went with Timeless Kitchen, as they have good quality mid-price semi-custom cabinetry and they also have design service. The cabinets usually take 6-8 weeks to arrive. The next step was to find someone to do the cabinets installation. This was the craziest, I called almost every kitchen contractor in SF. Many came home to look at the project, then provided ridiculous quotes. Also many were being pushy to make us do additional work like flooring, changing electricity, plumbing, etc, which could easily double the cost! We were so discouraged that we almost gave up on the idea of this kitchen project, seemed like we would ever be able to afford in this city this lifetime. Finally after persistent research we found Bay Install, through Yelp. David, owner of Bay Install came by and gave a reasonable quote for the work we were looking at. He is straightforward and honest, wont spare time in small talks. His initial upfront estimate included costs of demolition and dumping fee of old cabinets, cabinets and countertop installation, hood and lights installation, hooking of plumbing and dishwasher. He also called out during initial quote itself that there would be a small additional cost for materials and if any surprise comes up. David was always responsive on phone or text for all our queries. This was our first home renovation project and we went with David with all our heart. The project took 3 weeks from start to finish. Here i am breaking down the steps. For the cabinets delivery needed coordinations between David and the cabinetry company which went smooth. He was informed of the exact date and time of the cabinet delivery. Based on the confirmed date, he started the demolition work 2 days prior. At this point he demolished and hauled the existing cabinets and sink, uninstalled all appliances - sink, diswasher, stove, exhaust fan, then prepped up the plumbing, electrical and patched the walls before the new installation starts. On day of cabinet delivery David ensured to be present on the venue to confirm everything was delivered correctly without any damage. Next day he started to systematically install the new cabinets. At this stage he showed exemplary skill. Our house being really old 1980's, he was challenged with tricky problems like walls and floors not level or the roof being too low, so he had to figure how to adjust height of cabinets without being noticeable. David took his time to work around those issues, and showed his highest skill and experience. Meantime, we had to choose our countertop stone. We checked out many places around the Bay area like and finally we chose beautiful textured natural Quartzite stone slabs from Artistic Stone Kitchen & Bath. They reserved and held the slabs at the store till the day of installation. On the day of countertop installation, David himself picked up the slabs from the store early morning. He has a countertop installation team who came in at noon, they cut and honed the slabs at our site and quickly installed the countertops. The countertops were installed within half a day. We are very happy with the outcome. The joins of the slabs look seamless. We also had a piece of slab installed as the stove backsplash which looks gorgeous. David completed the fine finishing of the kitchen with attention to every detail. Every gap is patched with fillers, installation of the new farmhouse sink, under cabinet lighting, re-plumbing the sink and dishwasher, hardware installation on drawers was all perfection. David is a man of few words, he likes to carefully work on all details taking time, he is skillful and will make any challenge work, he is sincere and honest with his work, takes great pride in the outcome of his work. We were very surprised by how he would tidy up the space at the end of each day.. very rare to see such details. We are extremely happy with how our old kitchen turned out and all thanks to David to making our dream a reality. Can't stress enough how lucky we were to find David! read more

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If I could give Bay Install 10 stars, I would! Meticulous, hard-working, fast, problem-solving: These adjectives best describe Bay Install. David was not only quick to respond but he crafted several solutions to achieve perfect results on a slew of home repair projects. David built out one new wardrobe, customized another with two deep, pull-out drawers, repaired a severely damaged drawer underneath my son's trundle bed (a project I feared might be hopeless) and then drilled in two CD towers that had detached from the wall. Ironically, I thought the CD towers would be the easiest project but it took the longest and required David's problem solving and patience. To make best use of the space, he first relocated a phone jack then drilled into a concrete wall using special sinking screws for two IKEA CD towers that, but for a closet door holding one up, were about to fall over. He built out and then customized two IKEA wardrobes and drilled in everything for stability. The Hail Mary project was rescuing my child's clothing drawer underneath his bed that'd bottomed out and been torn off its sliding rail. (The drawers are part of the space-saving design of this IKEA Brimnes bed and much-needed storage). Seriously, that drawer had (3) silver dollar-sized holes created by my child yanking the drawer off its rail. It looked like Dirty Harry had used it for target practice. David drilled into the metal rail and reattached it, thus salvaging the drawer and the possibly the whole bed. David's major projects are kitchens and Yelp reviews attest to his high standards, speed and reliability. David does these smaller jobs like mine when they come along. I marveled how he got it all done - and then some- and under the time he accurately estimated. Terrific company and highest quality work all around. Call Bay Install and get it done right the first time for a reasonable rate! read more

Our SF apartment needed a facelift so I contacted David about demoing the old granite countertops and installing new sinks and plumbing. A very messy job but he and his assistant worked diligently and had it done and ready for the fabricators in a day. He returned and finished the job on schedule and on budget. A nice, polite and smart worker- what more can you ask for! read more

What a find-- contractor quality work without the insane price tag that so often seems to accompany quotes for workmanship in San Francisco. Over only 3 days of work, our kitchen has been completely upgraded! It is gorgeous! I can't believe I waited so long to do this. The backstory: We recently installed a beautiful Thermador range for our 1910 Bernal Heights home, and realized that the existing backsplash had to be changed, and a completely new hood & ventilation system added. Aargh! why is nothing simple in these old homes? David did excellent, efficient work, -completely installing new ventilation from scratch, -removing unsightly extra pipes from the exterior of our house, -re-tiling the backsplash. On top of this, while the ceiling was open, he -added beautiful ceiling lights Bay Install is the real deal, and David takes pride in his work, and was very accommodating on our project. I've recommended him to my mother, who also needs a kitchen upgrade, and to several friends. My advice: Get your kitchen redone before his prices go up. read more

David was very responsive and open to performing a not-so-straightforward project. I had a custom Murphy bed unit that needed reinstallation in my SF apartment. The unit was disassembled and stored for over one year before shipping from Chicago. David performed a cursory evaluation and said he could install it. There was very limited direction - mostly unlabeled parts and a photo of the finished product. He and a team member installed the bed to perfection in one evening!! He was communicative throughout the entire process. Unexpectedly, I moved to anotherSF apartment and without hesitation I enlisted his services to uninstall & reinstall the bed again. The process went perfectly! I am 100% satisfied with the cost, result, and professionalism. 5STARS. read more

I found Bay Install on Yelp while looking for an installation company for my kitchen remodel. I decided to use IKEA cabinets, but the company that IKEA recommends was reviewed poorly. I wasn't willing to take a chance. During my search it was hard to tell which businesses are willing to do full remodels, not just instal cabinets. Bay Install did it all. They demolished the prior kitchen, painted our whole loft and added base boards, put the kitchen together and installed it, as well as did our back splash tiling. Every step of the way they made smart, cost effective suggestions that made the flow of the project much better. The woman I hired to do the kitchen design did a terrible job. She left out the sink, and chose cabinets that were entirely too small for the place. Bay Install went above and beyond and even redesigned the kitchen where the prior service failed. David picked out new cabinets that were more appropriate for the space. David let me know that he would have preferred to do the design as well. If you need a design prior to your kitchen project definitely use these guys. They have lots of experience, are full service and do excellent work. They completely cleaned up everything after their work and could not have been more professional. The pricing was also incredibly reasonable for the quality of work. We will definitely be using them for all of our future work read more

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When my hubby and I got overly ambitious with IKEA closets, David came to our rescue. We'd found 3 super-tall wardrobe closets to fit in our loft perfectly. And since we had built a number of IKEA pieces before, we thought, hey, no problem. Then the boxes showed up. All 40+ of them! My hubby found David on craigslist and gave him a ring. David was out that night, quickly assembling all the parts, and creating giant closets out of our packaging chaos. We were thrilled! He's a friendly, professional guy and we were very pleased with his workmanship. We'll definitely hire him again. Highly recommended! read more

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Follow up on last post. To date, no one ever contacted me from the company regarding finishing the job. The website phone number continues to be invalid and just now my 10 year old daughter cut her arm on the drawer that will not close for which they were paid to do. What is the point of Yelp when there is no response to one's complaint? These Bay Install people are crooks and have injured my daughter. These people operate in bad faith and if you Google their "business address" of 815 Page Street you will see it is simply a multi-unit residence. Can anyone convince these people to come here and finish the install job for which they were paid? Can Yelp help? For everyone else, caveat emptor. read more

David installed a new kitchen cabinet, counter top and dishwasher for me. Along with demolition and reframing of an old closet. The projects were not as straight forward and he managed everything superbly along with any surprises (we found one side of the old closet had no walls). He's quite knowledgable and I appreciated his attention to detail, which was the main reason I hired him. After getting multiple quotes for my projects, David was the only one that talked about specific details (like which power outlets would have to be moved etc) in our first meeting. He was also very communicative throughout the whole work that lasted 3 weeks and it was such a nice change from working with contractors in the past that disappear or or aren't as responsible about timings. I've definitely found my go-to person for all contractual work, and will recommend to all family-friends. read more

David removed a kitchen cabinet and hood fan and replaced them with a new cabinet and an over-the-range microwave. He is meticulous as it showed in his method of measuring twice and cutting once. He works with the confidence of an expert craftsman, working steadily to a perfect finished product. He is experienced, equipped with all the right tools, timely and friendly. I will definitely include him in our next project. read more

David is the man! I had a massive Murphy bed that needed to be assembled/installed and David was defiantly the right man for the job. As the bed is over sized , it needed to be mounted very well to the wall which required some extra parts that didn't come with the bed.He went out of his way to get me the parts needed just to make sure that the bed was securely mounted. I just antes to I've forward without those parts but worried about my safety , David didn't charge me for the extra parts and happily installed it for me.It does not end there! Before he left he actually realized my coach was not put together very well when assembled as it was uncomfortable to sit on because of uneven surfaces. He took it apart and made it look like it was fresh out of the factory! I have a TV that needs to be installed next week and I will surely be reaching out to him again because if his outstanding service and unbeatable price! Thank you again David for doing such an amazing job! read more

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David was great to work with. The faucet in my bathroom leaked and stained the marble countertop. I have tenants so David worked with me via texts to pick the countertop stone (sent me pictures of all the stone options) and to determine cost. Then he worked directly with my amazing tenants to get it installed. My tenants said he was kind and great to work with. I priced out this job with 3 companies, all were basically the same price, but David was willing to get the job done a lot earlier, since we were a smaller job he said he could fit us in soon (overall it only took 10 days from our first text, partially due to me still pricing out the job with others)!!! I was shocked that I could get this job done so quickly and professionally basically done through texts!!! read more

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David and his crew just completed our kitchen, an "IKEA install" that ended up requiring quite a bit more than just assembling and installing cabinets. Several problems arose that needed solving, and David was great about tackling them head on and finding the right solution. This required a couple of extra IKEA trips, which David did without complaint. David is not a corner cutter and takes a lot of pride in getting the job done at a high standard. There were several areas where 'good enough' would have worked, but he was adamant about doing it right even when it required extra time and effort. The cost of the project was very reasonable. We're really pleased with our new kitchen, and would absolutely hire David for a future project. read more

Excellent craftsman and bespoke problem solver. David is the best. Island kitchen job.

I recently had David at Bay Install assemble an Ikea Stenstorp kitchen island and also assemble/install a tall kitchen cabinet to a corner kitchen wall. David visited my apartment prior to giving me a reasonable estimate because I had concerns about the baseboard and chair rail not allowing the cabinet to attach flush to the wall. He made some really great suggestions for the installation and set my mind at ease. It was easy to communicate with him via email and text and once my Ikea items were delivered, they arrived promptly and did an amazing job customizing the cabinet panels allowing the baseboard and chair rail to remain intact. I am very pleased and happy to recommend Bay Install, they paid great attention to detail and I'm looking forward to working with them again on future projects. read more

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I hired David twice so far. Once, to assemble a huge wardrobe; another time, to install a bathroom cabinet and other small items around the house. On both occasions, he was on time, quick, efficient--and affordable! I have a couple of examples that I think speak to his character. First, when I requested that he add some bars to my wardrobe so I could hang more clothes, instead of trying to rack up hours on his bill, he recommended against it because he said it would compromise the structure of the piece. The second time, he offered to secure some of my existing furniture to the walls, free of charge, since we live in an earthquake zone. I would hire David again, and recommend him without reservation. read more

David did a great job installing my kitchenette. - Strong attention to detail, quality work - Paid for things at Home Depot, showed me the receipt (honest) - Got the job done relatively quickly I ended up using David to do some moving as well. Would definitely recommend him. read more

While recovering from a back injury, my wife and I decided to look into paying someone to assemble a few pieces of Ikea furniture. David was very responsive to my inquiry, provided the lowest quote, arrived on time, knew what he was doing, and did a great job! Moreover, David was a big help after we learned (well into assembly) that Ikea sold us a bad book case. David completely repackaged the book case and volunteered to return after I exchanged it.....at no extra cost. He did. I would highly recommend him!! I was not given any discount or any other type of compensation for this posting. read more

During our company move to a different office, I personally had to deal with all kinds of crews doing different types of work for us. Bay Install gave me one less headache when it came to the assembly of the new office kitchen. Not only did we get two loaded trucks full of boxes, and boxes, and hinges, and more little metal things, but we needed them done right away. What would have taken us ages to build took our representative a few days! He then came back and reported to me we've been sent some wrong things for assembly and was quick in explaining what we'd need, Even drawing sketches for me (who knows absolutely nothing about this). One of the most important things besides quickness and efficiency was responsibility and trust. Our representative offered to exchange the extra stuff we didn't need, get what he needed to finish the assembly of cabinets for our kitchen, and he came back with a receipt of how much he'd spend and breakdown of what was left. It's the little details that make it working with them so easy and painless. Thanks guys! read more

David was very accomodating with our schedules. Fast install, precise! Will definitely recommend to friends. read more

David is an absolute gem. We hired him to redo our kitchen after admiring a friend's kitchen that he'd recently redone. After several nighmare experiences with other contractors we were really keeping our fingers crossed. His craftsmanship & work ethic are something to be admired & I am thrilled to state that even though he opened up the walls and found unexpected electrical & plumbing nightmares to fix, he still managed to finish ON TIME, whereas most other contractors would've just tacked on an additional week or two to finish the project. We will be hiring David many more times to remodel various other projects we've been putting off. David, THANK YOU for your professionalism, work ethic, trustworthiness, & superior workmanship. We will be hiring you again and again! read more

David took on what we might have thought was going to be a simple IKEA install project (kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink.) However, in our 100 year old building, home projects are NEVER simple. (Example: when pulling down the old wall cabinets, a huge portion of the sheetrock came off with it only to reveal old, nasty rotten wood behind it from a million years ago.) Needless to say, the project took much more skill, effort, time and patience than we ever thought it would. Despite the set-back's and increased work, David stuck with it and completed the job for a very reasonable piece. Note: I was sort of put off by David's personality (no frills and to the point kinda guy) when first meeting him, but he ended up to be perfect for the job! read more

They installed a countertop and sink on IKEA cabinets that I had already built. They also secured the cabinets to the wall and installed the toe kicks under the cabinets. Excellent work all around, and very good price (cheaper than what I found on Task Rabbit). I'll recommend them to everyone I know. read more

David came in very short notice and did an excellent job putting together our Ikea furniture (a wardrobe and tv unit). He was fast, professional and we were very impressed. Would definitely use his service again. read more

He worked hard on my kitchen and finished the job very well. Very thorough and meticulous. It took longer than I had anticipated, but the quality was very good. Thanks, David. read more

David is amazing. We just finished a 10 month long remodel and I wish I had hired him as our principal contractor, instead of the guy we ended up with. I first worked with David over a year ago to have him purchase, deliver and install all the IKEA living room, desk and media center furniture for my grandparents when we moved them to a Senior Home in Los Gatos. This year, towards the end of our remodel, I called on David to install a wall of bookshelves, kids desk center, laundry room cabinetry and media center cabinetry from IKEA. He came a 7am, and left at midnight! What rock star! When he said he'd do the work in one day I thought No Way - there are too many pieces to assemble. But David always keeps his word. Here we are a few months later and all cabinetry is still working perfectl y- aligned perfectly, cabinet doors still straight, all very solid work - he knows how to make IKEA work well. Do not try to do IKEA assembly yourself, or even let your contractor do it - hire someone like David that knows IKEA inside and out because it can be very quirky stuff. My father's contractor did his IKEA kitchen and it took two weeks to get it right, with lots of issues still later with cabinets not working like they were supposed to. Go with an IKEA specialist and save yourself the headache. OK, that's my two cents. read more

Bayinstall was by far the fastest, most efficient installation of Ikea and other products that I have ever used. I have used multiple ones in the bay area and paid rates for inferior work. Bayinstall is the best. Efficient, intelligent, and excellent workmanship. read more

First time I hired Bay Install to put together some IKEA wardrobes. They were recommended by my friend, so I gave them a try. I was really pleased with their work and customer service, so I hired them again to remodel my kitchen. The job included demolition of the old one, assembly and installation of the new IKEA kitchen, some electrical and plumbing work and installation of the laminate floor. I was super happy with the result. Guys worked 10-12 hours a day to finish the job fast, and that was important to me. Moreover, there were some problems with the IKEA order, when I got some wrong boxes, but Dave took care of it, went back to the IKEA and put everything in order. This was for me headache-free experience, I'm enjoying my new kitchen and I will definitely recommend Bay Install to my friends. read more

If you are looking for an IKEA kitchen install, I these guys are exactly who you need. While David initially setup the project, it was Miro who worked mostly on completing the work, and he was a true professional, both prompt, and enjoyable to deal with. Our kitchen (in Marin county) was a big project, and during that time I felt complete trust toward Miro and David working in our home without us there, and always felt they would go above and beyond to make the project perfect. It was a welcomed surprise from from other experiences! Bay Install came recommend to us by a friend, and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone else seeking help with their IKEA projects.... read more

David was quick to respond to our call and help to set up a bunk bed that my son needed for the night. We had to rescheduled a couple times to accommodate David's other jobs (bigger jobs I think). At the end David did come back to finish up the remaining pieces 2-3 days later. I'd recommend David and I'd advise to have David's estimate of time and cost up front, and ask him to finish the job in one shot. read more

David did a good job installing our Ikea kitchen. Less expensive than most kitchen contractors we spoke with.

David and crew just put together a ton of Ikea furniture for my daughter's apartment in less time than it would have taken me just to get the boxes open! They were fabulous. They were fast, tidy, efficient and got it all done perfectly! With no parts leftover! And, the cost was more than reasonable - especially if you consider the pain and suffering of doing that sort of thing yourself! I'd hire him again in a heartbeat! read more

David just finished up our kitchen minutes ago and... it's wonderful! He installed new countertops, a new sink, and a new faucet - all from Ikea. Prior to doing the job he came out to give us an estimate and advise us on what Ikea products to buy based on what would function in our space. He's professional, reasonably priced (I called a lot of other places to compare), and he does excellent work. Another plus is that he's super responsive over text which was really convenient when we were planning the job. We will be using him on future home projects and highly recommend him. read more

It's very upsetting to me that Yelp filtered out my previous review, so I'm writing another. David and his cerw did an amazing, quick job on my kitchen, from design to execution. He picked up all the materials, and was finished in 2 days, working from 8 am to 10 pm each night. I would recommend him to anyone looking to install a new kitchen. read more

David did a great job of assembling my bedroom Cabinet in around 1.5 hours at a short notice and a reasonable price !

What a guy! Dave is super intelligent, professional and ALWAYS gets the job done! My TV Stand arrived without instructions but he was able to put it together in less than an hour - This is our 2nd time using him and will never think of hiring anyone BUT him. My wife and I were very impressed - he takes pride in his work which is most important when you're fixing or installing something I'm probably going to live the rest of my life with. Decent prices and committed to getting the job done. read more

I usually don't give reviews, but David and his crew deserve some praise. We were pressed on time to get our Ikea cabinets assembled and installed. Scheduling was a cinch. They came out the next day and did a heck of a job putting everything together and finishing the job in a matter of hours. David has an eye for detail when it comes to the small things and getting all the portions just right. We were extremely pleased with results and overall professionalism that was given to the job. I'd use them again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended. read more

I would definitely recommend David as a builder of IKEA cabinets. He and his assistant came and built a small kitchen full of cabinets for our garden apartment, and they did a great job. Their quality of work is high, and they are perfectionists. I was very happy to have hired David and recommend him highly. read more