Ben and his team were fantastic to work with on a full bathroom remodel plus some other odds and…read moreends around the house - re-framing a door, painting over wallpaper in the kitchen, some light electrical work, etc. Ben took his time talking through options for the remodel (fixtures, tile options, etc.) beforehand, detailing a few different scenarios for us to wrap our heads around the pricing and scopes of work. During our initial walk through, Ben emphasized the fact that he pays all of his employees fair wages. We probably could have found someone to to the job for cheaper, but this was a major selling point for us. Knowing up front that the people working in our home every day were happy (enough) to be there and taking pride in their work helped seal the deal. Salvador was our foreman, and he was on site almost every day that work was happening. He was very responsive any time we texted with questions, and was always willing to talk things through when decisions had to be made. We were new to working with a contractor, and there were bumps in the road and some curveballs throughout the process, but we were able to figure them out as we went. My husband and I worked from home almost every day during construction, and the whole crew could not have been more pleasant to be around. They were incredibly respectful to us and our neighbors the entire time. We'd never done a remodel like this before, and it was such a good experience that Kimmich Construction would be our first call if we had anything similar in the future.

Ben is so helpful, knowledgable and his expertise and professionalism is outstanding. I have used…read morehim to consult with when considering buying property and building on it and also when I then decided to buy a house and do remodeling instead. I can't say enough about how important it is to find a solid reliable contractor if you are doing any big project on your house. Make sure their license is legit and they know what they are talking about. I found Ben on HOUZZ and his reviews are all top notch because he provides the level of expertise that you are looking for and worth the time and money - you won't regret. I almost got myself in a bad situation with a non-licensed contractor and he helped me through that process and I will always be grateful. Thank you Ben!

We worked with Luciano on a major renovation and I was consistently impressed by the quality of his…read morework, his attention to detail, his clear communication, his flexibility to changing project requirements, his personability, and his integrity. The quality of the work of the subcontractors he brought on was excellent too, especially the electrician, wallpaper installer, and cabinet maker. We're very happy with how our home turned out I would recommend him to anyone!

I highly recommend Santana's Building and Design. We worked with Luciano on multiple projects for…read moreour house: the deck and trellis for our backyard renovation, finishing the attic, retrofitting the house, and many more. Luciano is a very creative and resourceful general contractor with a unique eye for deatils. His work always had really high quality, and that is due not just to his craftsmanship, but also his expert advice on materials. Luciano can work within a budget, and also makes sure to not cut corners that could result in more expensive projects later. I highly recommend working with Santana's Building and Design for any type of projects in your property.

I've only had good experiences with Jetton Construction. From their office staff, to the crew in…read morethe field as well as the owner - this team is professional and top notch. I highly recommend working with them.

We had the pleasure of working with Jetton Construction in 2007 when we added a garage/den/full…read morebathroom addition to our craftsman home in North Berkeley. I cannot say enough how completely professional and lovely every single employee was during the entire process. They were meticulous and helpful in every step of the way. No corners were cut and they solved unforeseen architectural decisions easily because of their years of experience. I have seen other remodels and additions, and I have to say, I have not seen finer work. When we tell people who see our house for the first time that they are looking at an addition they are shocked - the materials are consistent with the rest of the house that was built in 1912. We are in the early stages of planning a full bathroom remodel and of course we are hiring Jetton to do the work. We know the end result will be fabulous and the process of working with Bill and Co. will be enjoyable. I wish there were more than five stars to give......

I can not recommend JBM Construction highly enough! Can I give him ten stars?! I want to. John…read morebuilt our espresso bar on time and on budget. I would have been utterly satisfied...nay, thrilled, had that been all there was to praise about JBM. It's not. John also turns out to be a very thorough, communicative, resourceful contractor. His many years of experience have earned him a sizable network of reliable subs, who are also a pleasure to work with. And in the rare instance when they're not, don't worry, John has you covered. He will handle it and you will not feel the pain. John will take care of your project and you'll feel that he's taking care of you, too. Now to the work itself, it's exactly what I wanted except better. Perfect execution. A couple of things needed adjusting once the project finished and John totally took care of them, no problem. People come into my space on a daily basis and compliment how awesome it looks. Many inquiries about who did the work. Seriously, a few times a week! If that weren't all enough, John is a joy to work with. It really makes me happy to see him walk onto the project cause he's just such a GOOD GUY. Reliable, trustworthy, big-picture minded, experienced, easy--going. You will not be sorry you hired JBM.

I was so nervous about our renovation project: a bathroom, part of a mudroom and our kitchen, which…read morewent down to the studs. Our architect facilitated a process whereby we interviewed SIX contractors. I liked John the best and lo and behold, his price was on the lower end of the group. John was absolutely wonderful to work with, came in on budget (!!!!) and on time! He's honest, transparent, detailed and clearly committed to making his clients happy and satisfied. His team is thorough, communicative and tidy and he made a lot of effort to talk us through changes. The permitting process went smoothly as did the inspections. A few minor delays were the result of decisions we made to expand the work, which John was able to coach us on and give us reasonable estimates for. I couldn't be happier with John's work or my new kitchen. Going through a renovation is really stressful and John made it as easy as it could be!

The people at SF Construction Services do their job well, They have done two showers, and a…read morekitchen. The results were unbelievable, the timing was perfect, I could talk about this all day. Anyway, I highly. recommend them for your next remodeling.

Alexander Zaytsev is a thief!!!!! He stole $7000 from me…read more He took $ for materials, promissed work to be done in a month or 2, then disappeared for a year=no work done. When I finally got hold of him, he admitted that he spent my $ 1000 for materials, and next day told me he will not return it. I hired him before. He did a good job, showed me his good side (a mask, beneath which is a very, very, very bad person who bites the hand that feeds him). Then, after he developed my trust, he asked for $6000 for 1 year to pay off high interest credit card debt. I gave it to him but a year later when I asked for $ back he started giving me excuses, made me wait till he sells his car, then, asked for 2-3 more month, then 2-3 more. I still thought he could be trusted and treated him as a friend. I gave him construction work to work for this $ and I gave him $1000 more for materials. He promised work to be done in a month or 2. But, 1 year later - no work, no $ and he did not answer the phone and did not return phone calls for over 6 months. I finally reached him through contacting his wife, asked her to help me get hold of him and explained situation to her. Alexander then called me, told me, that he wanted to return but will not return me my $ because I am contacting his wife, I am a threat to his family. He said: "I'm not going to return anything to you out of principle!." This is his formula/his way to justify his low/thief/ratlike behavior. I want to warn all good people not to fall into his trap like I did. Summary: He did work for me cheap 1 st. 2 nd I gave him more work but it was very expensive but good. After he developed my trust he stole my $ by using deceit and manipulation and showed his real -antisocial personality disorder face. Not only did he steal $7000, He also refused to return keys from my 2 houses and garage remote control (I gave him keys a year ago when I gave him jobs and $1000 for materials).

We hired Berkeley Craftsmen for a major remodel of a 1932 house, and they exceeded our expectations…read morein every possible dimension. It is exceedingly rare to find all the qualities you want in a general contractor--top to bottom throughout an organization--but Berkeley Craftsmen delivered them all: exceptional competence and skill, absolute reliability and trustworthiness, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuinely delightful team to work with. They should really be called Berkeley Perfectionists--in the best sense of the term. We would walk through the house, and someone would suggest moving something "one inch," and every time they were right. It's hard to believe, but they cared about our house just as much as we did. The entire team worked incredibly hard and steadily over the course of ten months. Even when we expanded the project scope--sometimes at their insistence, because they were committed to doing things properly--they stuck to the schedule and finished on the promised date. Literally no one could believe it, but we moved in on the day we had agreed to at the start. We cannot speak highly enough of the integrity, craftsmanship, and quality of Berkeley Craftsmen's work. And just as important, we were lucky to enjoy the camaraderie and collaboration that came with working alongside this remarkable team.

We undertook a very extensive renovation of our house in El Cerrito, and met with Berkeley…read moreCraftsmen on the recommendation of our architect. We are so eternally grateful for the introduction, and for their availability in taking on our project. I truly can't express adequately what a wonderful job they did building our home. The care and attention to every little detail, the excellence of every aspect of the work, and above all the quick, clear and responsive communication, at every stage of the huge project, were all outstanding. Mark Butler has continued to follow up long after most of the crews have gone, personally coming by to finish small punch-list items, making sure we are 100% satisfied. This project was very extensive, like down to the studs, with new foundation and drainage elements, all new interiors with drywall, new floors, complete new plumbing and electrical system, new exterior, solar system, windows, doors, everything, and we are completely in love with everything BC and all their subcontractors did for us. I can't recommend them highly enough, truly an exceptional company. It restores one's faith that there are still true craftsmen in the world who take their jobs seriously, and believe in honesty and integrity.

I would hire Damian and his team again in a heartbeat. They recently reconstructed the front…read moreexterior stairs of my older home with brick and a stucco finish, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. A few key reasons why Damian and his team stand out: Communication: Damian is incredibly responsive via email, phone, and text. He always kept me in the loop, so I knew who would be at my house when and what they would be doing. Honesty & Integrity: When I asked for guidance, Damian gave honest, reasonable advice based on what was genuinely best for my home. There was zero upselling. In fact, he and his workers regularly went above and beyond, addressing small changes quickly without any nickel-and-diming. Ultimate Professionalism: Having major construction right at your front door can be highly disruptive, but the team made it incredibly easy and stress-free. The job site was always clean and organized. Everyone on site was friendly, polite, and deeply respectful of me, my home, and my neighbors. I never ever felt like I needed to be on alert or micromanage the project to ensure things went right. Expert Problem Solving: Because I have an older home, we predictably hit a few dry rot surprises. Damian immediately flagged what they discovered, how they would proceed, and how it would impact the timeline. He also navigated the city codes and inspection process flawlessly with zero issues. If you want beautiful craftsmanship paired with a stress-free, transparent process, do yourself a favor and hire Damian.

We worked with Damian and his team on a major renovation of a 100+ year old building in San…read moreFrancisco. Damian is a wonderful communicator and was directly involved in the day-to-day of the project. His attention to detail is top notch and the level of workmanship across his team resulted in a high quality and truly beautiful end product. He also worked brilliantly with our architect and structural engineer to problem solve and troubleshoot on the fly. I've worked with other contractors who have made changes and told us after the fact, but Damian was transparent about every change order and decision along the way, BEFORE taking action. We are so happy with the final product and would recommend Damian to anyone!

This review is long overdue. Michael and his team, including Max and Alberto and the rest of the…read morecrew, were wonderful and easy to work with. We first hired Artifex for our home renovation which included new kitchen, two new baths, new windows and sliders, refinishing existing hardwood floors, insulation throughout, new electrical, and interior and exterior paint. We even removed a wall and installed new support beams. The work was completed in 4 months and that included a pandemic related delay. The entire team is highly skilled and professional. They offer smart suggestions and good alternatives. And I can't say enough about the quality of their finish work - tile and carpentry. We hired Artifex again for our deck and railing replacement project and experienced the same level of professionalism. We would definitely hire them again for any future projects....That is, if they can fit us in :-)

We hired Mike and his team to completely gut and redo our kitchen, master bath, and master bedroom…read more In addition, we asked for a face lift on the guest bath and new hardwoods throughout the house. There literally wasn't a room in the house that we didn't touch. We originally got 4 quotes on the job and Mike's quote was in the middle range but it was the most complete quote, and he also spent a lot of time even before we signed the contract answering our questions and walking us through each line item. For two people who had never gone through a major renovation before this was incredibly helpful. He originally told us it would take 3 - 4 months to complete the job and everyone who we talked to, who had been through a renovation, told us to expect at least double that. True to his word, Mike and his team completed the work in under 4 months and this was after we were delayed by two weeks when they had to fix shotty work that had been done before we moved in. In addition Mike was very conscious of our budget. He helped us pick cost efficient products and often helped us located less expensive alternatives when he knew of a good option. On the other hand, he and his team are very committed to high quality work and would also let us know if it was worth it to spend the extra money on certain items. If there were places where we could save money by doing the work ourselves, Mike worked with us to let us do that which was a huge plus for us. Throughout the process Mike and his head carpenter Luiz were responsive and did a great job of keeping the whole team on task. In addition, either Mike or Luis were on-site monitoring the work almost every day. This is not a company where you never see the general contractor. I also have to say they were both incredibly responsive to our calls and emails. We are both extremely detail oriented people and Mike took the time to answer all of our questions and he responded in a timely manner. The final product couldn't have turned out better. We have had people tell us that our house looks like it came out of a magazine. And, they are right...it turned out amazingly well, on-time, and within budget!! I would recommend Mike, Luiz, and the rest of the team to anyone.