Bill Gordon Designs

(7 reviews)

Tony handled our project with care, his work was meticulous and he listened to all of our needs…read more We knew we would need plans for our renovation and Tony was our guy. His services were reasonably priced and he was attentive to our requests, giving his expect opinion as well. We had minimal permit issues with Tony's plans. We would happily work with him again and highly recommend his services.

So far Tony has been very easy to work with. Not arrogant or pushy but laid back and agreeable…read moreeven when the site conditions and code constraints pose challenges. Tony is very good at thinking outside the box and troubleshooting said issues. He also has a good network of consulting engineers to help advise and offer solutions.

Thrive Construction Group

(5 reviews)

Even though they weren't able to help us with our project, Becca responded promptly and went above…read moreand beyond by giving us referrals to other local companies. I appreciate it Noah Young Law Group

Thrive renovated our 1975 contractor's spec house, taking advantage of all the property's pluses…read moreand eliminating the minuses. After living here 18 months, I still marvel at the high level of comfort, functionality, and beauty that Thrive achieved. Quality subcontractors, piles of practical knowledge, and genuine human beings.

Gregori Jerry Architect

A friend recommended Jerry for my kitchen remodel. He came to my home and had some great…read moresuggestions. After a few adjustments, he gave me a final design which I loved. Now my project is finished and I love my new "great room" which includes the kitchen, dining room and living room. My friends call my house "a party house." Which it totally is! Everyone loves hanging out in the kitchen but now there is nothing separating the 3 rooms so parties are a blast! One of the best things is the garbage pullout which is directly under the prep station. I would highly recommend Jerry for any design work.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Architects & Builders Services…read more- Architects - Home Design & Planning

Kadello & Larsen Architectural Designs

Excellent Design of a rebuild after the Tubbs fire in Fountain Grove. Reasonable prices and…read morepersonal attention. Excellent.

We had a great experience with Kadello & Larsen. Rick gave us a couple of options for our home…read moreexpansion and granny unit. He helped us through the permit process on the city and county levels, even when they got difficult. He even helped us find a replacement construction company when our first pick backed out. He was always available for changes during construction and worked incredibly well with all. Highly recommend.

Obie G Bowman

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I engaged Obie Bowman in early August 2019 to prepare permit submission for a pre-fabricated metal…read morebuilding to replace my fire destroyed metal building in Napa. This would have been my second such building replacement. Unfortunately, the Architect who handled the permit process for my first building retired and closed his offices, thus I reached out to Obie Bowman. My first building received the necessary permit within 45 days of submittal, and the building was erected and completed within 5 months total time. After 11 months of monthly invoices from Obie G Bowman, I have nothing to submit. I have expended some $50K plus on his services which should not have exceeded $16K by anyone else. He continually made repeated errors, wrong mark-ups and continually "forgot" our conversations, never writing anything down. He knew zero, absolutely nothing about permit submission requirements. The pre-fabricated building manufacturer finally sent me a notice of non-interest to supply/sell me the building due to Obie Bowman's amateurish and erroneous drawings. I reached out to Obie and requested that we part ways and that consider refunding a portion of the fees I've paid him (over $50,000.00) and that I would leave it up to him to propose an equitable resolution. His response was to send me an additional invoice for over $1,500. I would not recommend him to anyone, not even someone I seriously disliked. It's obvious that he intentionally caused this year long delay so as to continually invoice me and bilk me of my monies. Run away, don't walk.

From the owner: Our work is reverently respectful of mother nature - our proudest accomplishment is when we are…read moreable to create projects that resonate with their setting.

Winder Gibson Architects

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(45 reviews)

We found our way to Winder Gibson through our realtor and could not be more grateful. We worked…read moreclosely with Geoff and Daniel to design our dream home. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and took on all details at every stage, including handling a difficult neighbor. At the same time, they were efficient and budget conscious, helping us stay on track both financially and time-line wise. They made what could be an overwhelming process move smoothly and enjoyably. We unreservedly recommend Winder Gibson.

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Geoff and his team on a full demolition and new…read moreconstruction of a single family home with ADU in San Francisco. We loved our experience and wholeheartedly endorse Winder Gibson to anyone looking for a full service architecture firm. From the outset, Geoff and his team demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our family's needs, which they transformed into a beautiful house design that resonates with our aspirations and lifestyle. We are currently transitioning to the construction phase, and are excited to raise our family in such a thoughtfully designed space. Also, Geoff and team are true experts at navigating the San Francisco permitting process. They efficiently moved us through permitting, both reacting to feedback from the city and helping us manage our neighbors. Honestly, we could not have permitted the house without their guidance. In a city where building homes can be difficult, the one two punch of beautiful design + the knowledge and skill to get it across the line was invaluable. We are so appreciative of Geoff and team.

Rick Bolduc Designer Draftsman

4.4

(11 reviews)

I just used Rick for a second time on a JADU project for my 1900 historical in Santa Rosa…read more He and his team were perfect the first time. Perfect the second time around as well. Thanks a million Rick

In order to get permits approved for some proposed work on our home, we required the services of…read moresomeone who could prepare professional drawings. Our contractor suggested we contact Rick Balduc to get these drawings done. From start to finish, Rick was prompt, efficient and easy to work with. He delivered what he promised in a cost-efficient, timely manner and made the process seamless and smooth. In addition, he worked well with our contractor, communicating in a very professional and transparent manner, which we appreciated. We highly recommend Rick Balduc and his service.

Joseph Farrell Architecture

(4 reviews)

Joe is an extremely competent architect that we have used many times, including the design of our…read more3,700 sq ft home. Joe is a value and client driven design professional that has great vision. I strongly recommend Joe. Joe delivers his product when he says it will arrive and his services are extremely cost competitive. He is a really good guy too. David Coduto

Joe designed a 1,000+sf addition/remodel of our home in Santa Rosa, and we couldn't be happier…read more It was a complex project. The roof had to be completely realigned, and we had some pretty precise demands with regard to how our kitchen needed to be. The design exceeded our expectations in every way. We now have a beautiful, large living space/kitchen with exposed beams and lots of open space, and a spacious master suite - just what we wanted!

Poppy and Wolf Design

What a talented & creative team of stagers! They did an incredible job transforming our home for…read moresale. They are professional, efficient, and had an eye for design that truly made our house stand out. The staged rooms looked beautiful and welcoming, attracting numerous potential buyers. Thanks to their efforts, our home sold quickly and for a great price. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to make their home irresistible to buyers. We will also be hiring them to help us design our new home!

From the owner: At Poppy & Wolf Design we have a personalized approach, transforming each space to reflect the…read moreunique style and needs of both the property and its potential buyers. We focus on creating inviting, functional environments using high-quality, stylish furnishings and decor, ensuring each room feels like a potential home. Our team combines design expertise with market insights to maximize appeal and highlight the best features of every property, helping clients sell faster and at higher prices.

Inspired Spaces

4.5

(8 reviews)

Natasha and the Inspired Spaces crew were incredible to work with. I came to Natasha pretty broken…read moreand feeling really burned by a bad contractor who turned our simple project into an entire home rebuild. I knew I was way out of my element since I've never built a home from the ground up (and never wanted to, if we're being honest) and I knew I needed professional help. Natasha and the team helped me not only to design my dream home, but to enjoy the process too. They were able to take my vision and give me the tools to bring it to life. They were able to offer reassurance that everything would work out. Natasha and her crew offer so much insight and have deep knowledge of the entire process which was really valuable for me when I questioned what I was hearing from our new contractor. I can not recommend Natasha and Inspired Spaces enough for any project. They have the skills, the local connections, the design eye and they also have heart. They care a lot about their clients and it shows in every aspect of how they show up.

We recommend Natasha Stocker and Inspired Spaces wholeheartedly and with absolute confidence. Her…read morekeen eye for detail, upbeat attitude, and collaborative abilities make her a rock star. But her ability to listen and distill our swirling, incoherent ideas into something truly beautiful makes her a superstar. We have a 70's ranch house set down in the woods. The house is about 40 years old, we have been in it for 25 years, and had it had never received much attention. It was always too dark and closed off. There was a funky West County hallway that was also two bathrooms. We loved raising our children here, but now we were ready to open it up to the redwood trees and sunshine outside. We had a contractor who was really good with the structure, but we had no idea how to put the rooms together. Within moments of meeting Natasha we felt 100 percent comfortable. She never once sold herself to us, or tried to move us in a direction we were uncomfortable with. Instead, she urged us to shop where we were comfortable, find deals on Craigslist, and repurpose existing furniture. She delighted in our finds, encouraged us at every turn, and turned every one of our perplexed meanderings into an encouraging way forward. From the first painted color brushed onto the first new wall, everything Natasha picked was stunning. We spent months in disbelief as each color and recommendation made its way from proposal to reality. In the world of construction, we found out that things don't happen all at once. Sometimes it would take weeks for all the colors and elements of Natasha's design in a room or space to come together, and every time we were giddy with satisfaction. Our beautiful house literally brings tears to our eyes. We feel so grateful that we met Natasha and that she gave us this incredible space. This was our first project and we are spoiled now. Natasha took our every thought and turned our home into something that is both uniquely our own creation, and, impossibly beyond anything we could have managed on our own. Oh yeah, and her staff is courteous, responsive, kind and warm and talented in their own right. Thank you, Natasha! Thank you Inspired Spaces.

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Steve T.

10 years ago

Had a very good experience with Bill! We remodeled a large kitchen which he built the all the cabinets and did the finish! Very nice quality and Wife was very happy! read more

Jeff M.

7 years ago

Scam artist period !!!!! Think im kidding . Go ahead give your money away. Now i hear hes started a telescope buisness. . Wouldnt want a scammer round my kid. read more

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