RUN from GMBC! I paid $18k to fix a leak in my bedroom and closet and there has been no…read moreimprovement at my home. I hired them more than three years ago and I paid for the full scope of work they recommended. My bedroom and closet have continued to leak every time it rains. I have given GMBC numerous attempts to fix the leak over the past 3 years, but the leaking persists. Two other companies have determined that GMBC did not do the work required to fix the leak and used improper materials. Moishe is the manager and refuses to resolve the issue. Horrible work. Horrible experience. Do Not Use them unless you just want to waste money!

A Nightmare Experience with GMBC: Poor Craftsmanship and Unreliable Service…read more Hiring GMBC for our renovation project was a terrible decision. The experience was a complete nightmare, with their shoddy craftsmanship and unreliable service leaving me deeply dissatisfied. We worked with Moshe and had numerous conversations about the quality of work but he did not care. The project initially estimated to take three months, dragged on for over a year. Here are the major issues I encountered: 1. Poor Quality Craftsmanship: The work done by GMBC was riddled with errors and executed in a sloppy manner. The foreman was rarely present, and when he was, he consistently overpromised and underdelivered. Their lack of skill and attention to detail was evident in poor flooring install, uneven paint jobs, and a complete disregard for precision. A few examples of their subpar workmanship, but by no means comprehensive: -A small deck featuring cracked spindles/railing. The wood was so discolored that we paid them more just to try to cover it up, with the end result looking even worse. -We paid them thousands to level our floor and install flooring, but the end result was warped and bouncy. After we pointed it out, they suggested drilling holes all over our new floors and trying to glue everything down. -A sliding shower door installation that was unlevel and featured a half inch gap all the way around. It was so bad that we couldn't even shower in the room without the bathroom filling with water. There were several issues such as drill marks and permanent marker drawn all over from where they made errors trying to install the first time. -We paid them to install soundproofing on a shared wall with our neighbor. Moshe himself noticed there was absolutely no change when he came over to check on the things, and could hear our neighbor's music as if it was in the same room. There was no suggestion on how to resolve or make the situation right on their end. We ended up paying thousands with absolutely no result. 2. Unreliable and Unprofessional Crew: The crew assigned to my project displayed consistent lateness and unprofessional behavior. The foreman was rarely around and the crew was often on break, resulting in wasted time. Their lack of professionalism extended to a disregard for my property and basic safety protocols. They installed a stacked washer and dryer without the provided stacking kit and when we were told it was ready for use, the washer ended up walking itself out of the laundry room and into a wall, further damaging the unit as well as the brand new floors we had installed. GMBC's reluctance to take responsibility for their mistakes and their laborers' inability to perform as professionals further added to my frustration. GMBC did eventually reimburse me for the dryer. 3. Missed Deadlines and Extended Delays: Despite GMBC's promises of efficiency, the project suffered from poor planning and an inability to adhere to timelines. The extensions of the project disrupted my daily routine and caused unnecessary delays. Inspections were missed multiple times, leading to wasted time and frustrated inspectors. I brought this up to Moshe and he told me the guy was in his car for one of the inspections and didn't see the inspector ring my doorbell. How is that acceptable? 4. Dishonest Practices: GMBC exhibited a lack of honesty and integrity throughout the project. They lied about placing an order for a specific closet door, stating that the one we had requested was out of stock but when we called the store ourselves, they had 5. GMBC just didn't want to admit that they had made a mistake. We had a similar scenario with the original shower door that they had installed where a subcontractor they sent to replace the original door stated that they had installed it incorrectly. Their poor record-keeping was evident when they failed to provide complete receipts for reimbursements. Additionally, they attempted to charge me for something I had already paid for. 5. Lack of Design Sense: They failed to deliver work of which they could be proud and omitted showcasing it on their website or social media. The solutions provided for an eyesore firewall and poorly done concrete work in the driveway were unsatisfactory. Their lack of effort to find acceptable options and costs left me disappointed and seeking help from other contractors. On top of everything, I was pregnant when the project started and then had a newborn when they were still working at the house. It was an absolute nightmare and so stressful. Moshe's attempts to fix things later were too late, and the inconvenience wasn't worth it. Eli got involved towards the end and seemed reasonable when it came to deducting items on the poor work that was done. My husband ended up fixing a number of things after they completed the job. Overall, my experience with GMBC was a disaster. Their lack of professionalism and poor workmanship make them a company to avoid.

2nd Review Addendum:…read more Miri, S&I owner, reached out to me to resolve the issues mention in the original review. She offered to discuss the issues and have workers come out to make things right. By this time, but I had encountered the issues mentioned in the first review addendum. I don't want her employees or day laborers anywhere on my property. After providing her with an advance copy of the first review addendum, Miri responded with a reimbursement offer of $3,000. I accepted the reimbursement. I still regret hiring S&I to work on my property. I recommend you do you extra due diligence before hiring them. I don't trust their high-star rating.

SI did a project to add a wall, some electrical and a pocket door turning a formal dining room into…read morean office. They were our highest price quote, (I got 5) but they were more communicative and detailed than any of the other quotes we got, so we moved ahead with them. The office turned out great and we had no issues with the whole process.

Haim gave us very competitive quote, however our priority have changed and we have to postpone. He…read morewas honest and gave us good suggestion on how things should be done correctly. We will reach out to him again in the near future to work on our home projects.

H.B. and his team did an excellent job installing central air conditioning in our Alameda home with…read morea new outdoor heat pump and full duct replacement while also replacing our furnace and temperature control system. The entire job was completed in a single day with minimal disruption including running lines up to our second floor unit. The heat pump and lines were set in a perfect location out of sight from neighbors. The system is energy efficient, quiet and works quickly in cooling our home. H.B's staff including Ahcene stayed behind to show us how best to use our new system with recommendations. Highly recommend HB and Finest Group for your HVAC project in the Bay Area.

We hired this GAXL Construction for a series of small projects around our home, and the experience…read morewas excellent from start to finish. The scope included minor kitchen and bathroom repairs, replacing shower and sink faucets, installing a new countertop and sink, adding recessed (can) lighting, a new sink and countertop in the laundry room, and finally fixing an entryway gate that had been bothering us for a long time. Every item was handled with care and attention to detail. The work quality was top-notch, communication was clear, and the crew was friendly, prompt, and very professional. It's refreshing to find a contractor who treats smaller projects with the same level of care as a major remodel. We would absolutely use them again and recommend them without hesitation. Sean O

GAXL is the best dependable, honest, knowledgable, kind and respectful to your home and…read morereasonable!!! I have done several projects WITH THEM!! They fixed all the screw up jobs that MC Plumbing did and rip me off so bad and said they replumbed my whole house and they did NOT I continue having plumbing issues with MC Plumbing and they almost burned my house down hitting a pipe line!! charged me almost 18K so GAXL fixed everything. Also they fixed screw ups with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing with plumbers that did not know what they were doing!! GAXL fixes everything and also did so small jobs and fixed my sprinkler system and I have a big yard, They are the best GAXL and do not us MC PLumbing and Benjamin Franklin the worst!! The owner and his crew are the best and I trust them in my house and they clean up well. Please use this bit of advise and use GAXL the best.

I found Renova from a recommendation made on Nextdoor app. I contacted them and between Stephanie…read moreand Omri, I felt so comfortable with moving forward, I signed the contract. I'm a new homeowner and Stephanie was great in acknowledging all my new homeowner concerns. Susan was great to work with: planning out the kitchen, keeping the feel of my house into the new kitchen. I had them do a total kitchen remodel: taking down a wall, expanding out the kitchen floor plan. The only thing I kept were my major appliances. Alex and his crew are beyond fabulous. Alex is so meticulous, constantly checked in with me during the entire process to make sure I understood what was happening, what was coming up, and if I was happy with the current state. Alex was always available for questions/concerns. From beginning, during, and to the end it was Alex and his crew. I never felt like they were working on another project. The kitchen was completed on time and if there were any hiccups, I didn't know about it. There wasn't any hidden costs or additional costs at the end. Definitely recommend them for any home project.

Renova Builders recently painted our house and back house. For the week and a half they were…read moreworking on the house, we barely even knew they were there. We've used Renova in the past and have recommended to friends and neighbors and would do so again.

The work of his staff are great. However, he dropped the ball on fixing the roof leak which he said…read morehe thought he did. After a few months, come down the rain, and we noticed the leak continued and did more damage to my house.

Paul was very responsive and timely in helping with dry rot repairs…read more I found some dry rot under a window in my house I had recently purchased. He was able to identify the rot had been previously trimmed over, and was able to identify what went wrong to cause the dry rot, and how to prevent it from happening again in the future. He was also able to help out with a few other smaller issues that I had problems with. He has a depth of knowledge on what can cause water leaks and dry rot, and makes sure that work is done correctly from preventing any water leaks and water damage in the future. Thank you for your help!

I already left my review and again it was a great experience…read moreABNer was great , I could not be happier with the results and his patience and all his extras . His price was very fair and i will use him for all my other projects

ABN Construction came out and gave us quote. They came out the next day and did a great job with…read morefixing our pipes in the crawl space. We also needed a water heater replacement and they assisted us with that issue. They were very quick and very professional.

We had a leak in our office from the roof/deck above that I had been dreading fixing for a long…read moretime. Don't be like me and make sure you get those things fixed before they get worse. I know hiring a contractor is scary. There's a lot involved and they'll be in your house for an indeterminate amount of time which makes it really important to hire someone you can trust. Tom came out to provide an estimate for our project. He was the only one of the contractors I called that really investigated the existing condtions and repair based on what he could see and his own knowledge. He spent over an hour at the initial call making sure he didn't miss anything and talked through the potential issues and repair. This was his time spent not knowing whether or not we'd hire him. He was also the only contractor to tell me he would only do the work with a permit. Whether or not you think one is needed, just knowing that he wasn't afraid of the permitting or inspection process was a big plus to me. Always ask about permits during the interview process. He then went to his car, drafted an estimate and came back to talk to me about it. I was really impressed at this point. There wasn't any pressure from him to sign on and he encouraged me to ask questions. The estimate was well defined and a bit higher than another bid, but from what I saw I thought it would be worth it. After we signed on, he gave a rough schedule and starting time and said they stay on the job until it's done. We had a list of items to buy and he helped us out there too. He was in constant communications and always responded, even on weekends. Before the work begins, it is pretty easy to promise things to the client while telling your crew something else. When the work actually started, Jesus was our foreman and true to their word, he stayed on the project until completed. They were extremely respectful of our home, carefully protected things and kept the work area clean. During demolition, they found some unforseen things, but took care of it without issue. There were times when they could've easily walked through our house to talk to us, but instead opted to ring the door bell to respect our space. The construction went smoothly and Tom would visit and communicate frequently. He took care of the inspections as well without issue and some other things without charging us, which I appreciated. At the end of the project, we had some concern about the slope of our deck above the office. Tom and his crew came out and fixed it and didn't even mention the final payment until we were happy. Our remodelled office looks amazing. I'd gladly recommend LB Construction for anyone looking for a contractor and will contact them again in the future.

LB did a fantastic job for us. We hired them for a major remodeling project and they delivered…read morehigh-quality work, on budget and on time.