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.

We are currently working with Nikki and Steve Vallejos and their talented team. We researched…read moreprefab kits to complete builds. We decided on the kit. Our experience so far has been excellent. The plans were completed quickly and matched the codes for our city. The few comments that needed to be addressed were quickly completed, and our plans were approved in record time. Honestly, the only reason there were comments is we gave the company bad information on our end. Oops They worked with our timeline to have the kit delivered. We never felt rushed. The kit was ready for us well before we were ready for it. Communication is stellar. I've never waited more than a few hours to get a return text or call. I will update this review if needed.

A special thank you to the team at Prefab ADU!…read more Not sure what I would have done with out all there help getting all correct plans proper paper work and who in the county to get all these stages completed at the County. The County through some many wrenches and drug there feet in the process to even get modular to be a permanent structure started, the first major one was it was not eligible to even make it permanent after having on the property for 16 years as a hardship. Talk about a heartbreaker but they did research and put all the documents together to the County to show yes it could be and it was already on a permanent foundation, after getting all their departments checked off one by one with there help finally seeing the light. Once we get some dry weather the last thing that needs to be done is to extend my leach field and we will have it finally permanent thanks to the Team at Prefab ADU, this would have never got done but with there knowledge they had to point the County employees in the right direction to keep the ball rolling. Just want to give a big THANK YOU to them and didn't matter how many times I would call, test or email they always got right back to me and made the stress go away and made me feel great that it will be ok after call. Joe G.

I am very familiar with the design and the product. Great…read moreattention to details, i would recommend a visit to their pre fab facility in California. innovative delivery process and concept.

Had the opportunity to attend an open house at Roof & Realm and was very impressed with the…read moreprofessionalism of the entire organization. Everyone from from the executive leadership team to support staff were on point and knowledgeable. From manufacturing standpoint, the attention to detail of these ADU's was too notch! Quality management clearly spares no expense to produce only high quality product for its customers. I enjoyed hearing from the executive team about the vision for the organization, this company is going to be one to watch. From every indicator, customer service is their utmost priority. Very impressed I have ti say, it's no wonder why they are a market leader in ADU's. I'll absolutely be working with them VERY SOON!

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.

A+ Construction & Remodeling took 6 months to complete the ADU and it was completed on time for the…read morenew season. Sergeii and his team of professionals did an excellent job of making the process as painless as possible. We started in November and had a completed backyard cottage by mid spring. The team were very particular with the finer details of the house, including lots of insulation and placement of windows to maximize natural light. Sergeii and his construction team worked very hard on the project and left the property in great shape. We had a couple of minor change orders throughout the construction of the project, but this was expected with a fully custom project of this nature. The final product turned out to be even better than the drawings. My mom absolutely loves her finished ADU of 600 sf and it is extremely comfortable. I would highly recommend A+ Construction & Remodeling to anyone looking to build an ADU in the North Sacramento area.

Not sure if this company is real business or just another pretty website in the cyberspace???…read moreCalled the 866-887-7997 which is listed as the company phone number and the number is no longer in service!!! Buyer beware before giving your money to a company that you can't even reach by phone or by email and doesn't respond to any inquiry.

Blu Homes has merged with Dvele Homes…read more Same high quality build, energy efficient, and modern design. Now with more smart features and enhanced healthy home upgrades!

No! Don't do it! Don't buy a DR HORTON Home! I bought one in Dixon, and the company does NOT stand…read moreby its construction! In addition, the Sunrun Solar Energy Systems panels they put on the roof are pure junk!! Customer service is abysmal! Stay away!

Home Buyer Be Aware of this shady, unreliable, poor quality and lousy craftsmanship developer, D.R…read moreHorton, especially their local latest Vacaville project, they offer for sale now. I greatly regret buying and dealing with this disreputable entity, run by lazy pathetic clowns. If you still have any doubts feel free reading 400 plus reviews. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/housing/dr_horton.html?#sort=top_reviews&filter=none

Remodeling our home has been a dream of ours for a long time, but finding the right person to trust…read morewith it was the hard part. We actually met with quite a few contractors before we found Mike. Honestly, the fact that he was willing to come out on a Saturday just to work around our crazy schedules told us everything we needed to know right off the bat. From that first meeting, Mike just 'got' it. He didn't just listen; he offered real insight on how to open up the space and make it actually functional for our family while keeping the modern look we wanted. Even when the inevitable hiccups popped up, Mike always had a workaround ready. He wasn't just a guy we hired; he felt like a partner in the whole process. Our home is beautiful, and we can't recommend Mike enough if you're looking to start your own project.

I just completed an ADU build with Alexis and his crew. My in-laws need to live closer and we felt…read morethis was the right decision. He was very clear on the pricing from the start and communicated effectively before a contract was signed so we knew exactly what to expect. The work went smoothly and they kept the yard clean. We have a lot of plants that they remained cautious of. Alexis took us to different vendors to pick out materials within our budget. He finished within the expected time frame. One random thing that I enjoyed was, at the end of the project he came to do a final inspection and gave us a homemade company branded candle. Definitely recommend this company.

I had a wonderful experience with Mark Scott Construction! After a house fire, I had a full rebuild…read moreof my kitchen and dining room, new pantry build, new laminate floors, new carpet, new paint, and many other items throughout the house. Vanjo was a joy from the start. Super kind and attentive. Always available to answer questions and keep me updated on timelines. His team was quick and very nice as well, as I met a few of them when I stopped by. Vickie in the office was kind and patient while waiting for funds from insurance and the mortgage company. I would absolutely work with them again. Thank you, team!

Very professional and experienced bunch of people. Communication and work was done in a quick and…read moretimely manner informing us of each process on the way. The finished work was exceptional. Very happy my Insurance company choose them really value for your money. Harley was the point of contact person and he kept in the loop of things they out the project. Very clean and very professional work. Thanks guys