I hired Geoff to assist with the installation of a major office redesign. His attention to detail…read moreand commitment to quality are unparalleled. He arrived on time to the job and his team was professional. Despite the tediousness of hanging dozens of items in specific locations (which seemed to be constantly changing!), his team remained patient and dedicated to quality execution. He went out of his way to provide advice regarding future installations and reviewed work done by previous contractors. If having the most knowledgeable, honest and experienced contractor is important to you, then I would definitely use Geoff and his team. All I have learned over the years in this industry is that you get what you pay for, and in this case, that would be excellent work!

Geoff is extremely detail oriented and has extensive expertise with high end custom residential…read morework. He can work well with both residential and commercial clients, different budgets and has lots of good subcontractor relationships in the Bay Area. Geoff is to the point and knows how to be flexible with changing scopes. I would highly recommend GAR Construction Management.

We had a rain water leak from a slate covered outdoor atrium into the master closet and a crawl…read morespace area below. Previous attempts by others to patch up possible water entry points were unsuccessful. US Accurate Construction reconstructed the atrium floor from the joists up. They even used 2 layers of water entry prevention with a hot mop and a roofing membrane above it. They flooded and tested the atrium before re-installing the slates and everything was good. They also timed the project so it was completed on time, since we leaving for a long overseas vacation.Fred explained the steps of the project thoroughly before starting, as well as any changes needed along the process. Both he and Jose were readily available to answer questions/concerns. The crew was friendly, considerate and hard working. The finished product looks great and we look forward to a leak free El Nino winter! Services General construction, Tile work installation

We had a great experience with Fred and his team. We took on a sizable remodel--replacing all three…read morebathrooms, the kitchen, and flooring throughout, as well as removing several walls and adding a load-bearing beam to create a more open-concept space. The project turned out beautifully, and we couldn't be happier with our home. The quality of the work and attention to detail were excellent, and Fred and his team kept everything on schedule-even as we added to the scope along the way. They were flexible, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. Taking on a renovation of this size can be overwhelming, and we really appreciated how smoothly they kept things moving. We would absolutely recommend Fred and his team!

Dave Olnes was our soils engineer and one of the first professionals that we hired for our home…read morebuild team back in 2013. We moved into our completed home in 2017. Looking back, he was among the best choices that we made. He conducted himself as a consistent professional. We've recommended him to several other Lafayette families over the years and we're now taking the time to post this review. Thank you Dave! Grateful Lafayette family who survived construction because of professionals like you.

What a wet winter! I had to wait a long time for Dave Olnes to take a look at my foundation a…read moresecond time (2018 was the first time) but I trust this man's expertise and that of his crew. They were excellent and worth the wait.

Gary and Gabby are fantastic They helped me choose and pick…read moreout finishes that are popular and matched well with the theme of the project Gary broke down the timeline who was going to be working at the property and what part of the project they were doing as well as giving me a line by line cost for each piece of material that would be needed for our project Very transparent and honest

Five Stars -- Our Dream Kitchen Delivered!…read more Gary and the entire Puzzle Construction team turned what could have been a stressful gut-renovation into a genuinely enjoyable experience. From day one, Gary's professionalism and transparent communication stood out. He walked us through design options, answered every question with patience, and--true to his word--kept both the budget and the timeline exactly as quoted. Throughout the remodel, the crew arrived on schedule, maintained a spotless job site, and treated our home with respect. Their craftsmanship is impeccable: every cabinet line is crisp, the tile work is flawless, and the finishes look like they belong in a magazine. We were cooking in our beautiful new kitchen right on the date Gary promised--no delays, no surprise change-orders. It's clear why Puzzle Construction has become a trusted Bay Area contractor. If you're looking for a company that combines skilled tradespeople, honest pricing, and genuine customer care, hire Gary. We couldn't be happier with the results and will gladly work with them again on future projects!

The entire AGC team is incredible. My wife and I did a full gut remodel/rebuild on a 1912 house in…read moreSan Francisco. We took the entire house down to the studs and then moved and replaced all the studs. To say we were terrified is a complete understatement. We talked to several GC's, and were referred to Aaron Gordon by our architect. He stood out from the start, and there was really no question who we'd go with after meeting with him and running through his process. He broke down and explained every aspect of the project, and priced out the entire thing in advance. And this wasn't a rough ballpark quote like you get from most GCs, it was down to every detail. We were always in the loop on every aspect of the project. We had bi-weekly onsite check ins, and they provided weekly summaries of work completed and what was on the schedule for the coming week. We were never in the dark. Most importantly, I am happy to say now that the project is over, there were no surprises, and they finished on time and on budget (slightly below actually). That's quite an accomplishment considering the scope of work involved. Their quality is top notch, and the entire team is 100% professional. Not to mention they are just genuinely really good people. They would repeatedly go above and beyond what's expected. Just as one example (to which there are many), right when we moved in we tried to start garbage service through Recology and have bins sent to our house. Unfortunately Recology was hacked and their systems were down for weeks. We had nowhere to put our garbage, so the AGC team swung by several weeks in a row to literally pick up our personal garbage, just as a courtesy until we finally got bins sent to us. I could rattle off countless examples, but I just wanted to highlight the level of service they provide. I was flat out impressed at how they conducted themselves both professionally and personally. This whole thing could have been so stressful, but the team ensured it never got to that point. I dare say it was even enjoyable. It was amazing to watch our home transform knowing it was in good hands. I have zero hesitation recommending them to anyone starting a new project. They are as good as it gets, and they will be our go to for all our future needs. So happy we were referred to AGC.

About a year after purchasing our first home in San Francisco, my partner and I realized it…read morerequired some rather significant structural work that we missed during inspection. It was an unfortunate discovery, but working with Aaron, Joro, Denis, and team made the whole process significantly less painful. We also elected to do some minor remodeling to the affected areas, and directly provided AGC with the design. They were extremely accommodating in this, and Joro, our project manager, provided a wealth of feedback and suggestions that we incorporated. We hired them largely based on their portfolio, and even got to tour one of their previous SF projects that was being prepped for sale. They definitely specialize in higher-end construction, but in the end we felt that both the structural and cosmetic work needed the attention to detail we felt AGC could provide. Excellent communication, COVID-safe, and they were able to rapidly source quality sub-contractors for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and cabinetry despite being in the middle of a pandemic with very high demand. I whole-heartedly recommend AGC and will be referring friends to them.

These guys are sub contracted for the PG&E Energy Fitness program which optimizes your home by…read moreinstalling LED lighting, upgrading furnace electrical blowers, tuning AC systems, etc. The crew as outstanding. I highly recommend leveraging this no cost program if you qualify through PG&E.

Highly recommend structural engineering services from Cecilia home. Lei inspected the house well…read moreand gave honest opinion about foundation issues. He does not have any interest in recommending contractors, and not profiting if he advises some repairs (which is different from many other companies who do both assessment and fixes) Lei was also very kind to come back later to answer a few more questions I had about a structure of the house

We came to Houseworks with a clear budget and a rough project scope. At no point were we told that…read moreour goals were unrealistic or that the project estimates would be wildly out of range. In hindsight, it feels like this should have been obvious to a firm with their level of experience -- and it should have been communicated early and clearly. We spent $7,500 and received only very basic layout sketches and three rough estimates. The output was not meaningfully different from layouts we had already created ourselves. We were led to believe that there was no way to provide estimates without first paying this substantial fee, yet after speaking with multiple other firms, we learned that comparable (or more comprehensive) estimates were provided for free, often on the spot, during an initial site visit. We later spoke with two full-service firms (design, permitting, construction) whose estimates for the same project came in at less than half of Houseworks' projected costs. These firms were able to assess feasibility quickly, which raises serious questions about why Houseworks required $7,500 before offering numbers that ultimately appear to be based on experience and intuition rather than detailed line items or formulas. Houseworks maintains that $7,500 worth of work was performed. What we can say is that nowhere near $7,500 of value was delivered. Paying $230/hour for over-engineered design details (such as furniture cutouts) while failing to flag fundamental feasibility issues does not feel reasonable or ethical. We placed our trust in Houseworks and feel taken advantage of by a firm with far more industry knowledge. At minimum, this process was inefficient -- and unfortunately, we are the ones bearing the cost of that inefficiency. They offered zero refund, and the experience felt less like a learning process and more like being swindled. We would not recommend Houseworks based on our experience.

We had an awful experience and strongly recommend that others avoid this contractor…read more I'll share a bit about our experience below, in the hope that it helps others avoid a costly and stressful construction fiasco. Themes - The team on the ground had terrible attitudes, no passion for the work, zero respect for the opportunity. Lots of hiding issues from us, aggressive, argumentative with us and also our neighbors. It was painful to work with them. - Major workmanship issues across all trades: electrical, plumbing, flooring, doors, drywall and plaster, wallpaper, painting, stone and tile, finish carpentry, cabinetry. - Regularly sent invoices despite incomplete and defective work, under threat of abandoning the project and leaving us and our young baby without a place to live. Select examples of poor work quality: - walls have pits and bumps everywhere - destroyed our brand new custom cabinetry - ruined brand new, freshly installed oak hardwood floors with major dents, punctures, and gauges - plumbing issues - damaged brand new countertops - no light switches to operate some lights/fans - damaged tile/grout. voids where grout was missed entirely. - damaged many of our finish materials (bathroom mirror scratches and dents, missing parts, scratches on brand new hardware, cabinetry damaged) - damaged windows Houseworks walked off the job despite major workmanship issues and incomplete work that we had already paid for. This, after running 5 months late on a 5 month project (and still never finished). We now have to hire another contractor to fix the damages and complete the work. We got taken for a very expensive, very long nightmare construction project with Houseworks, but you don't have to. Save yourself the stress and disappointment. I saw another review on Yelp where the reviewer refers to the owner Jeff as a con artist. You should read it. Best of luck with your project. I truly hope it goes much better than ours.