This is a very long review from me but I am very happy with how my ADU turned out…read more The space completed is even better than I had envisioned for the backyard ADU space. It's not huge, but has plenty of room to move. The full kitchen is complete with plenty of cabinet space and room for all full-size appliances. The additional space for a washer and dryer was also a wonderful addition. One of the main items I wanted to complete with the new space was to bring in plenty of natural light. The numerous windows complete the simple yet very functional new space. My team consisted of Alana who handled permits, Anna who was my project manager, and Nick who was my construction manager. They were all great to work with, always returned my calls and emails and answered any of my questions along the way. There are a million decisions when you are building something from scratch. It was so appreciated that there was someone to explain things to me and make decisions with me along the way to help make it less stressful. So you can see the completed ADU and am extremely pleased with my decision to build it. Thank you to Alana, Anna, Nick and the rest of the team at A+ Construction for an excellent job.

We completed our detached ADU with A+ Construction ADU Builders this year and I had a great…read moreexperience. What I liked most about our process was how organized from the start. This started with the detailed proposal outlining all of the costs for all of the different elements of the detached ADU construction process. Throughout the construction of our 700 square foot building, I was able to track the spending on every individual item and there were no surprises at the end of the project. Our main designer Irene was excellent in tweaking the floor plan several times to meet our needs to have a suitable size of kitchen, bathroom, adequate storage and living area. After completion of the detached ADU I can honestly say that the way the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and storage all fit together is just right and I'm glad we went with her recommendations. The detached ADU was completed within six months of commencing the build. The setup of the utilities to the ADU and the inspections were all completed by A+ Construction which would have been a huge hassle if we were building a main house. Our project manager Nick did a great job in keeping us updated on progress and any other development through the entire process. Any issues or problems were resolved immediately by calling Nick and answering any questions. There were no long delays in returning calls to answer any questions or to resolve any problems. We lived in the main house of the property throughout the detached ADU's construction and the builders treated us with the upmost respect at all times. The builders kept a very clean work site throughout the building process. The detached ADU that we built is currently rented out and is doing well. The tenants are very happy and the layout works well for them. The finishes look very good and the whole structure feels very solid. A+ Construction ADU Builders is a very structured operation. It was great for our type of construction project.

I hired Mark for a medium-sized remodeling project (about 6 weeks) . He provided a low estimate…read morecompared to other bids. He then said that his workers were all covered by Worker's Comp, among other benefits, and that he paid a fair wage, and that he was the most ethical contractor in the industry, resulting in his workers' being highly productive and efficient leading to shorter project times. This sealed the deal for me. Furthermore, he claimed that the extra 30% or so that he was billing for his workers, was due of the worker's comp insurance, which only he provided to his workers (as opposed to the many unscrupulous other contractors that were around). As a property owner, you could be held liable for workers' injuries if the contractor did not carry worker's comp, and so, I agreed to Mark's deal. Within a few days, Mark had exceeded the estimate he had quoted, and was very difficult to get hold of. Furthermore, his workers would come and go at all times of the day (between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm) and I simply lost track of how many "cooks" were in the kitchen. As of last count, I noticed some 15+ names on the invoices, and some would appear for a couple of hours, and then disappear. But Mark would send me invoices claiming that his workers spent the entire day at the property - which was simply untrue. Mark would not be interested in even listening to me or investigating my grievances. Instead, he would brag that he did me a big favor by accepting my project, and that he typically only did multi-million dollar gigs, and not pittances like mine. Long story short, the project budget exceeded the estimate by more than 100%. Mark became extremely aggressive and feisty, and it was impossible to work or reason with him. I hired a Private Investigator to find out who this person really was -- like a Dr. Jekyl Mr. Hyde. Turns out that he had been sued for fraud, but more importantly, the whole worker's comp, fairness, ethical contractor, and so on, charade, was ALL ONE BIG LIE. It also appears that Mark may have left the Better Business Bureau due to bad reviews and that he may have hired a reputation defending company to increase his Yelp reviews to 5 stars by questionable tactics. Good Guy Builders license has been suspended for Worker's Comp violations and is under investigation. After my PI reported this, I found on the CSLB site: "License is under suspension for failure to comply with Workers Comp. A workers´ compensation certificate or exemption statement may have been received by the Board but not yet processed. Once the certificate or exemption statement is processed the suspension will be lifted retroactively to the effective date of the certificate or exemption statement. Ask the contractor for proof of worker's compensation and contact the insurance company to verify coverage." Here is the URL: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1016932 Please see image below. This is one of the greatest betrayals where I was charged an arm and a leg, and told a romantic story of workers being taken good care of, and so on, all the while, when Mark was simply pocketing the money that was supposed to cover his workers' safety and well being. Such greed, deception, and dishonesty, in my opinion, does not deserve a second chance. You decide whether you want to hire this company and deal with Mark. --- Addendum to Mr. Santosh R's note: 1. I am a real person. I was threatened by Mark that I would be sued if I posted anything negative on Yelp. 2. Yes, I did edit my posts before finally settling on one. Anyone in my position would do the same. 3. Finally, the facts remain unchanged. Good Guy Builder's license is under suspension and this may be independently verified on the CSLB website (see link). Likewise, the lawsuits against them may be independently verified. People like Santosh and Mark are the real culprits who boost their yelp ratings in a manner that skews it in their favor - by attacking anyone who posts negative reviews, and threatening those in dispute with defamation lawsuits. Do not believe anything Santosh or Mark say. The suspension is more than ample evidence that Good Guy Builders is a crooked business and not one that you should be patronizing.

HORRIBLE! Was 100k off of estimate given; workers were very bad - one was drinking alcohol (could…read moresmell on breath) He and I were having some issues and told him NOT to call my partner as he was in Oregon dealing with his mother's death. He called anyway! He raised his voice more than once (I was at the time 76 years old)

Believe every single negative review you read about Valley Home Development…read more Steve and Nikki Vallejos, along with their salesman Daniel G., sold me on an advertised 90-day turnkey solution. "Construction to occupancy in 90 days" as stated on their website and documentation. The reality was that eighteen months later the ADU finally got completed. Even factoring in very tail-end Covid related supply chain issue there's no excuse for such a gap been expectation and reality. But then again when no-one shows up to work for 4-5 weeks at a time, what do you expect. Bottom line: You should question any timeframes and deliverables they present to you, even if you are only planning on buying one of their DIY kits. Here are just a few of many examples of how Steve and Nikki operate aside from the extreme misrepresentation of their fictional 90-day turnkey solution: They sold me upfront on a comprehensive express warranty from 2-10 Home Warranty. This warranty was never delivered despite my efforts to get Nikki to respond. She communicated that she was following up with the 2-10 warranty people for status (implying that she had already submitted the paperwork), but I subsequently confirmed by talking to a 2-10 representative that neither VHD nor Nikki submitted any application for our warranty. I'll let you be the judge whether or not you should expect VHD to fulfill any warranty, express or implied. They were attempting to line up an unlicensed electrician to work on our ADU. I put a stop to that before any work was done. Sorry, but having a business license (which he did) is not the same as an electrician license (which he did not). Not to mention extremely bad form, to put it lightly, as a general contractor to not properly vet whether or not your sub-contractor is properly licensed. Long story short, after a subsequent electrician hiring blunder by VHD we ended up getting our own licensed electrician not only to ensure we had a licensed electrician doing the work but also to ensure a quicker timeline to completion. Steve and Nikki are changing their business model to attempt to move away from the construction side of the business. However, you'll note on their sales/marketing website (that goes by a different name than Valley Home Development) they list themselves, VHD, as a construction partner so nothing is really changing. Steer clear of Valley Home Development! Note: There is a glowing 5 star review right here on Yelp from a David D., and apparent very satisfied customer. However, it looks like he's actually one of Steve and Nikki's partners as his company is listed on their partner page.

I ultimately got an ADU for a reasonable fixed price ($225K), but I wish I had never worked with…read moreVHD Construction. It took 5x longer than promised. The people that own and run this business (Steve and Nikki) were terrible to work with. They were terrible business managers, were not transparent, didn't manage expectations (or set false expectations to make the sale), and provided terrible customer service. They also didn't own their glaring mistakes, of which there were many, never apologized, and don't appear to be learning and getting better, which seems confirmed by consecutive years of terrible reviews. If you go with them be sure to get a lawyer, put penalties into the contract for non-performance and delays, and beware!!! The list of mess ups is too long to detail, but a few things I'd call out is that it took them 20+ months from signing the contract to complete a tiny 392 sq ft ADU. They struggled with cashflow the entire time, didn't have enough workers and sometimes even brought out unqualified workers, mismanaged the permitting process (missed key deadlines and had to re-apply), asked for payments before milestones were met, made some glaring design mistakes (put sewer pump by front door), etc. Fortunately, their on-site contractor Fausto and his hands-on builder brother Esteban were fantastic, honest, friendly and professional, and did everything they could to get the job done and done well, in spite of their bosses who hamstrung them. Final result is solid. If Fausto ever goes out on his own - hire him!!! Or if you run a building company hire him away from VHD.

Prior to hiring Brandon I received quotes from other companies. Brandon was competitive on price…read morebut stood out from others as he used top quality products and the other companies wanted to use run of the mill materials. My guess is the other companies wanted to maximize profit. I have used many contractors in the past and have previous experience in construction so when Brandon relayed to me he wouldn't use subcontractors and would be on-site when he said he would I was surprised and relieved. Brandon also took the time to prep our bath remodel area to minimize dust and debris throughout the rest of the house. His attention to detail and not rushing product drying time between steps was something I was worried about but watching Brandon work step by step put my worries at ease. Brandons input and suggestions to both my wife and myself was not overbearing. He was clear that his previous work and ideas were merely to get the wheels turning without pressure. Additionally, I really appreciated the detail in the tile work. He aligned the drain, shower niche, shower tile, and floor tile to where it all flows together. Grout lines are smooth and line up perfectly. The overall experience was a positive one and I have no complaints. We have future construction coming up and I can tell you I will not get estimates from anyone else as Brandon is the go to, honest, and easy to work with guy.

We obtained quotes from many local contracting companies, and we are so incredibly happy to have…read morechosen Davis Pro Builders for our kitchen remodel. From major electrical to very fine backsplash detail, Brandon ensured that every small detail was perfectly addressed per our requests for our kitchen remodel. He is an expert at modern and classic styling. Please take our advice and work with Brandon, you will be as amazed with the quality of his work as you will with his fine detail. We have before and after pictures of our kitchen remodel project.

We hired Amcon after firing our previous team and they ended up being the best MEP team we could…read morehave worked with. They handled everything smoothly and helped us settle with the health department so we could finally open our restaurant. Extremely professional, dependable, and easy to work while working within our budget.

From the owner: Engineering Design specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering in San…read moreJose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and the surrounding Bay Area. HVAC design and load calculations, Electrical engineering and panel schedules, plumbing system design, fire protection engineering, Title 24 compliance, lighting design, power distribution layouts, building automation systems, LEED certification consulting, and energy efficiency audits. Expert in ground-up construction projects, tenant improvements, retrofits, and remodels for commercial buildings, residential developments, industrial facilities, and mixed-use projects. Services Offered HVAC system design Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Plumbing design Fire protection engineering Title 24 energy compliance reports Lighting design & photometric plans Electrical panel schedules & load calculations Plumbing fixture unit calculations Fire sprinkler design coordination Building automation & controls integration Energy efficiency consulting LEED certification support MEP design for new construction MEP design for tenant improvements MEP design for retrofits & remodels Commercial MEP engineering Residential MEP engineering Industrial facility MEP engineering Partnered with Architects + Structural engineers

I've worked with Chris, Isaac, and the team at Cutting Edge for many years. They are the best in…read morethe business. High quality modular homes, consistent customer service, and familiar with jurisdictions throughout California. This is the right group to purchase a modular home from.

Trying to buy a home that is affordable without needing much work is impossible in San Diego. We…read moreresearched other options after we sold our home and decided to purchase land and have a modular home built. After researching multiple modular home builders, we decided on Cutting Edge and are so relieved that we did! We've never built a house before and Chris at Cutting Edge has been a life saver! He walks us through every step of the way. Their engineers do great work and our plans were accepted on the first go! They've been up from and honest on time frames and have never been promised anything that they couldn't deliver. We still have a lot of work to do but a big hurdle (plans) has been accomplished!

Tom Rapisarda is the BEST realtor I know, and we've known several since we've moved numerous times…read moreas a military family. We had the best experience listing our home with him a few years ago, and I still feel comfortable contacting him with all my real estate questions. So when he says you are a client for life, he means it. Tom, thank you for your guidance, expertise, thoughtfulness, and time. We appreciate you and your team more than you know! - The Nelson Family

From the moment Tom and Shawnee walked in the door, we knew we had the right fit. Extremely…read moreprofessional and trustworthy. Exceeded expectations with all aspects of the sale of our special home. Thoroughly impressed with their knowledge and recommendations, combined with communication and follow up. Kept us informed during periods of uncertainty. Hazel, we thank you for giving us a keepsake we will cherish. Our hope is the new owners will know they own a piece of Vacaville history at Vagabond Ranch just as we did. Need a good realtor? They ROCK.

All of the negative reviews are correct! I had 3 separate appointments for someone to show up and…read morefix a damaged wall. Each time I waited over an hour after the appointment time for Francisco to show, yet each time, he never showed. I called and texted and called the main office only to be assured that someone was on their way. Now 3 weeks later, I'm still waiting! 1 for the guy in the office always answering the phone. Take your business elsewhere ***** 2 stars because Andy fixed my window sills and did an amazing job. He was polite, professional, on time and really cared about his work He is the only person from this company I would ever work with again"*****

Terrible company, stay away, cost thousands and terrible work performed. They don't give any real…read moreestimates and charge what they want and sublet a lot of work to other companies.

I found Steppingstone Solutions by creating a project in Yelp for some hand weeding of my borders…read more They and several other businesses responded. I hadn't heard of them until they responded. I ended up hiring Steppingstone for the job. Communications were excellent. Most responses took minutes. They had someone on the job the next morning. He arrived on time ready to work. He was friendly and did the job just as I had requested. The result is that I am a very satisfied customer. The work was done well and the price right. I'll use this company again. Highly recommended.

From the owner: At Steppingstone Construction Solutions, we bring your vision to life with precision, integrity,…read moreand craftsmanship. With over 20 years our licensed and insured team specializes in residential and commercial construction, including remodels, renovations, new builds, and custom projects. Whether you’re upgrading a kitchen, building your dream home, or managing a large-scale commercial development, we handle every project with professionalism and attention to detail. Our commitment to quality, clear communication, and on-time delivery sets us apart in the industry.