We interviewed 5 companies when looking to remodel our kitchen. We had a very small kitchen that…read morewas enclosed due to a load bearing wall. Castillo Remodeling was the only company that understood what we wanted and they immediately had a plan on how to get us our dream kitchen. It was a wonderful experience working with this company. They were transparent and accessible, and explained the process every step of the way. The end-result was beautiful and I highly recommend Castillo Remodeling. I certainly will be going with Castillo Remodeling on our next project.

We needed to remodel our bathroom because of a shower pan leak, and Luciano and his team made sure…read morethat every step was taken care of with meticulous care! Even at the start with material selection, Luciano offered his design sense, which we greatly appreciated, and recommended good product brands to buy. And during the actual remodeling phase, his team was very punctual and made sure to clean up after work every day (shout out to Fernando, our team lead!) My husband and I were picky with details to which Luciano responded enthusiastically & even proactively offered solutions. And the price point - much more reasonable than any of the big company's quote that don't even give you much customization options! Overall, we're so glad that we found LCR construction & relieved that we now know a good reliable team for any of our construction needs.

LCR Construction did an amazing job on our recent home renovation. We had worked with Luciano and…read morehis team in the past, so he was our first call since we'd already experienced their reliability, craftsmanship, flexibility and kindness. The team painted our 3-level SF home in its entirety, interior/exterior. The attention to detail, especially in the prep work, was phenomenal. This home had 40+ years of deferred maintenance, including multiple rooms with "vintage" wallpaper. Each surface was handled with care and all who see it are impressed with its complete transformation. Luciano and his team worked respectfully around many other sub-Contractors and stayed in lock-step communication with us at each step. We look forward to working together in the future!

I'm super happy with the service Ignacio's team provided! I needed a sidewalk certification for the…read moreCity of Oakland within a few months of purchasing my property. Ignacio's estimate was fair based on a few other estimates I got. The team was prompt and well organized. They even accommodated coming back a second day because I wanted to warn my neighbors to move their cars. Super nice people. I highly recommend their service!

Ignacio completed our family total home renovation during the height of the pandemic and did an…read moreamazing job considering. He was responsive and timely and did exactly what we asked for. We couldn't be more happy with the results and would highly recommend him and his team to anyone looking for construction services. -Gil Williams

We have worked with Jeff Altmann and his crew on multiple projects, large and small. From a…read morecomplete kitchen renovation ( including foundations) to studio rebuild from the studs on out, to small cabinets, Jeff, Marty, and their rough and finish carpenters hit all the high marks on timeliness and meeting budget. And they came back at no extra cost to fix or update things when needed. I also noticed that over nearly a decade, his subs got better. The thing that really sets Altmann apart from others is a combination of old-school craftsmanship, modern tech and sensibilities when required, and that X factor of personal touch, patience, being able to listen, and posing the right questions.

I just finished a major kitchen remodel with Jeff and I'm just thrilled - both with the process and…read morethe result. He took the kitchen down to studs and bare floor and ripped out a wall and still managed to finish on time and on budget. And the work is impeccable. Jeff's entire crew is fantastic. We had to make a couple of unexpected decisions in the middle of the project and I was really impressed with how his project manager Marty and his lead carpenter Israel helped me problem solve. Almost everyone on his team is as personable as they are skilled. I can not recommend them enough.

My wife and I can't begin to say enough positive comments about Gona Builders. We have worked with…read morea few key contractors over the years, most were pretty good, but I have to say that Gona Builders was the absolute best. We did an extensive remodel to our master bedroom including vaulting the ceiling (and bathroom) in Hillsborough that required a lot of technical expertise, creativity, design skills and effort--not an easy project as there were many unknowns along the way. They delivered more than the promised. Javier Gona, the owner, was wonderful to work with. Very smart and knowledgeable, can-do spirit, and always very fair--including change orders along the way. His crew members have worked for Mr. Gona for years. They were always very polite, friendly, smart, problem solvers, and true craftsmen. They worked hard and were a joy to work with. I highly recommend this company!!

These guys are the best! Being a first time home owner, beginning a remodeling project can be a…read morescary thing. You hear all the stories about delays, going overbudget, and nightmare contractors from hell. Gona builders was none of that. Javier was the nicest guy from the beginning and he clearly understood what I had envision for my kitchen and bathroom project. His work is of the highest quality and super efficient! After looking at many places for the cabinets that I wanted, Javier suggested that he would make them himself!!! His pricing was adequate when compared with what's on the market. But once finished, the quality of my cabinets makes everyone believe that I paid three times as much!!!! Highly recommend and will call him for my next home project

This company did a remodel on a coop I bought in Alameda…read more UPDATE 10/3 Total Works did come out and re-did the floor at not cost to me. Frazier explained that they can only perform the work that the customer or seller or Agent paid for. I understand that part, but as I told him - no one asked me who paid for my floor - All they see is the end result - which was not good. They did not repaint the trim, which i will do myself - I told him that selecting one color to paint everything is fine, but you still need to prep. There were other issues when the redid the floor - the decorative toe kick on the NEW cabinets came out in the middle and instead of glueing it back they wanted to nail it. I asked that it be glued and they did glue it... but Nailed it anyway...they left tools and trash of theirs and took a tote of mine. Which was quickly taken care of. They were nice enough to replace the gold threshold with silver. The floor now looks fabulous - they tore up the vinyl, put new underlayment in the whole kitchen and put down a new piece of vinyl. I appreciate Chase and his follow up! 1. I needed a gas line put in for the dryer and a water line for the fridge. I got an estimate of $1200. I thought that was high so I asked if I could save $400 by going to the city myself to get the permit. Frazier told me he gave me everything I would need to pull a permit for a gas line. I have the letter of approval from the HOA and a drawing of my kitchen showing where the line was going. The very nice people at the permit department in Alameda told me that I needed a drawing showing all the BTUs, etc showing that it was possible to install a gas line, not a drawing showing where it should go. And they told me that a licensed contracter should have known better. I agree. so I got another estimate from Todd Roberts at Roberts Plumbing and he took care of everything for $675. Now I am having a problem with the linoleum floor that was put in the kitchen. It is bubbling and they obviously did not level the floor becuase I can see the outline or a sheet of plywood that is now coming up and will soon come right thru the floor! They painted everything Beige - walls, ceiling, woodwork..everthing. I am certain that the color was at the request of the previous owner, so I repainted the walls and ceiling, but when I started on the trim and doors I noticed that the new paint was peeling off. What company would paint without priming? I asked my HOA and the Realtor how to proceed and they said contact Total Works and have them come out and fix it. I have an email in to Frazier and will update this when and if they contact me. UPDATE 9-2-14 A very nice man named Chase just called in response to my email adn has scheduled a time to come out and make things right.

This is a review and summary of my experience with Total Works Corp contractors Jorge and Bayardo…read morebetween 3/25 and 3/30. I wanted a bit of work done on my condominium, and sent an email with a list of specific items I wanted renovated. They responded by saying they could give me a quote, but that they would need to see the condominium first. This is a given, so I drove out two hours to the condominium in San Francisco to meet with Bayardo. He was a little late, but that is understandable because the parking in the area is atrocious. Bayardo was a really nice guy, and we went through every item that needed to be renovated. I told him that the renovation was time-sensitive, and that I would like a quote ASAP. He took pictures of everything and promised a quote by that night. The next day, I receive an email from Jorge saying that they can't provide a quote because they need to see the place again. So I ask if he can meet that day, and he's unable to. I ask if they can meet over the weekend, but he's busy. So Jorge suggest the following week, and I hesitate because the renovation is extremely time-sensitive with the HOA meeting coming up. He promises to meet on Monday, so I reluctantly agree. Monday morning, I wake up early and drive two hours into the city to meet Jorge. Less than an hour before our meeting time, he texts me to say that he's canceling, and that he won't be working with me. In succinct, Total Works Corp is extremely unreliable and unprofessional. One of the most critical things in contracting work is reliability-you don't want your contractor abandoning a job mid-contract. If you're considering working with Total Works Corp, please be cautious and consider other options.

Eduardo has done two projects on my house in SF and I've been very happy with the results…read more The first was a laundry room where he had to move the plumbing, electrical, and gas lines as well as finish the flooring. He expertly walked me through the permitting process, which can be difficult in the city, and worked with me through all the details. He was recommended to me by a friend and I would gladly recommend him again. We also did a mold remediation and closet rebuild, this was incredibly time sensitive and somewhat difficult because I am the landlord and had to work with my tenants to make sure they were ok with the process as it was happening. He helped talk both me and my tenants through what the process would be like, making sure that there were plastic walls to protect us from the mold as the job was being done, and beautifully completed the project within a very tight timeframe at the last minute. Very grateful for his expertise and his concern for my tenant's well being. I actually have another project that I'm planning to reach out to Eduardo for in the future!

On time, reliable, professional and clean. Rolando is above reproach, and I will definitely call…read morehim again!

Full range of top skills. We had a fairly major challenge. Remove a two ton stone fireplace. Its…read moreheavy chimney on two flooors. Refinish all walls and install a window and frame into the exterior wall. A challenge many did not qualify for Joe took it on . Not only doing fantastic work but also provided expert guidance throughout the process. The best we have worked with.

Fantastic work ethics , trustworthy, professional and reasonably priced!…read moreI hired Joe to rebuild my patio deck, replace the garage to back yard door, remove / install a new roof, paint the back half of my house amongst other misc items. He accomplished all the above in a timely manner resulting in a very satisfied customer! Now I want to hire Joe again to renovate my downstairs bathroom. NOTHING SAYS SATISFACTION AS DOES A "REPEAT CUSTOMER!"