Foundations R Us

(37 reviews)

José is very nice and a great listener. My fiancé and I reached out to him as we're going through…read morerenovation and we're interested in saving about 20 solid wood doors from a house built in 1909. This is not an easy task. Throughout the planning process, José took his time to understand what we're looking for and came up with a game plan to coordinate with our builder to save the doors.

Jose and his team did a great job patching drywall and painting. I wish I'd take before photos,…read morebut I've included after photos and you can't tell where the repair is. I had two big holes where my towel bar came out of the wall in the bathroom and a foot-long piece of drywall cut out to fix an electrical outlet in the bedroom. Now there is no sign of either. Great work!

Fine Home Carpentry and Repair

(10 reviews)

John built a bench seat with storage into our bay window and we're very happy with the end result…read more When he first arrived to discuss the project, he patiently looked at my sketches and ideas and offered very practical suggestions. During the build, he was conscientious of our space, and occasionally stopped to offer his thoughts or get our opinions on how to proceed. He finished early and cleaned everything up nicely. John is resourceful, polite, and friendly. We'll happily call him for future projects.

John is an outstanding problem solver and does top quality work! I hired John for two projects. The…read morefirst repairing 6 original double-hung windows (some dating back to 1928), where the sash cords needed to be replaced and reattached to the lead counterweights so the windows would open and close easily. The second renovating some exterior wood trim of our Tudor-style home. For this second project, we discussed several approaches for completing the renovation, talking through the pros and cons of each. I was impressed with John's knowledge and his pragmatic approach. Highly recommended! I'm sure I will hire him again.

SF Custom Woodworks

4.6

(11 reviews)

My wife and I have had great experiences with two other woodworkers in San Francisco, but they were…read moreunavailable for this project, so we hired SF Custom Woodworks to: 1. build a windowbox which would also function as a headboard for a bed, with built-in drawers and hinged openings for storage, made of ash veneer on plywood 2. cut a large slab desk which previously filled that window into two smaller desk slabs, to be installed elsewhere Our main contact was Alex, who was great to work with: rapidly responsive at all hours, friendly, accommodating. We were quoted $7,850. Remarkably, the windowbox was built and installed in less than a week. Unfortunately, the attention to detail in execution was poor: * the seams between the four main pieces aren't properly aligned, producing unsightly and rough-feeling edges * many of the edges were cut in a way which badly chipped the veneer * one of the hinged openings is badly misaligned, resting several mm above the surface * a drawer face was delivered with a stray drill hole * one of the main front faces was delivered with a large gouge * one of the drawers was designed to hold a CPAP machine; Alex carefully measured it, but delivered a drawer which didn't fit it * the drawer faces were attached with finishing nails rather than hidden joinery; the nail holes were then covered with poorly matching filler * the desk slabs were returned to us with gouges in the main surface, a 2" divot taken out of an edge face, and unfinished sides Alex told us that the misalignments are because our floor isn't level--which is fine, but the other two woodworkers we've worked with carefully shimmed their bases into place on-site so that everything would be level. Alex told us that finishing nails were necessary to attach the drawer faces, but another woodworker who built ash veneer cabinets for us produced beautiful results with hidden joinery. We sent Alex a list of 13 issues with photos; Alex gamely told us that he'd send one of his woodworkers to fix all but one issue. After a month delay with several reschedulings on both sides, the woodworker came. He fixed the two issues with the desk slabs, but in the process he also partially removed its surface finish, without comment and without offering to refinish it. He said he didn't know how to fix the other issues, and we were left with unfinished desks we still couldn't install. At this point, Alex stopped responding to messages. I gave up and refinished the desk slabs myself, which took about five hours. We planned to put a cushion on half the windowbox and leave the other half exposed, to enjoy the wood tone, but because the execution quality on the windowbox was poor, we decided to cover the whole thing with cushions instead. They meant well, I think, and they really did try. They did deliver roughly the windowbox we wanted, though with a low level of craftsmanship. I think they just don't have the skills/experience needed to execute this project well, and we didn't realize that before hiring them.

We had two projects: 1. Replacement of table legs (to a midcentury modern teak table) that were…read morelost by the moving company during a recent move, and 2. Replacement of six worn dining chair seat cushions and making the chairs more stable and safe. Alex and his crew did a great job with both, using solid teak legs for the table and dissembling and reglueing the dining chairs and fixing the seat cushions. The mohair chair backs were in good shape, and glued to the frame, so we wanted to keep them, though the seats had no cushion left and needed replacement. Alex closely matched the mohair backs- as he said, "a little different style but you'll like it!" We do! The cost was very reasonable and both projects were done in less than a week, with pickup and delivery. It was a pleasure working with him: great communicator, knowledgeable, and honest. Highly recommend.

The Meticulous Handyman

(115 reviews)

Thank you to the entire contractor team for helping us rebuild the front fascia of our house as…read morewell as the roof. From start to finish, they were attentive, detail-oriented, and took great pride in their work. A special shoutout to Marcos, who was fantastic throughout the project. He patiently answered all of our questions, demonstrated exceptional carpentry skills, and even helped repair several structural areas that we discovered had rotted over time. His craftsmanship and dedication to doing the job right were truly impressive. The quality of work exceeded our expectations, and it's clear that this team takes pride in delivering excellent results. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for skilled professionals who care about both quality and customer satisfaction.

This business is a joke. Extremely unresponsive and unprofessional. Should rename to sloppy or…read morecareless handyman. I reached out to them via their Instagram and texted them per the instructions on the website. They don't answer the phone. Correspondence via texts was painfully slow with 2-3 days taking to respond to one text at a time and to make a decision on whether they wanted to take a straightforward bathroom remodel job. To make things even worse, they asked if I was working with a designer as one of their requirements. So Fancy. Due to their unresponsiveness, when pressed to get back to me if they want to take a project, they said they are not interested. So much for providing unmatched customer service. A contractor's responsiveness is a direct reflection of their organizational skills and how they will manage your project. Poor communication early on is a leading indicator that milestones will be missed, crews will not show up, and the job will drag on. Stay away from these guys.

Dufficy Fine Carpentry And Design

(74 reviews)

Hi - John is amazing! We have had 2 pieces of furniture custom made by him - and 5 years later…read morethey are standing up to the test of time for usage -- and overall coolness. He's a great guy to work with - promise he will make you laugh as well as providing amazing furniture. And the furniture is really amazing.

John is an artist and a delight to work with. We were fortunate to have previously benefited from…read morehis work on one of the staircases on our building and when it came time to do our own entrance/porch, we knew where to turn. Even though he's clearly better suited to be making amazing works of art, he took on our seemingly straightforward porch rebuild. Fortunately, his GC skills are as top-notch as his wood sculpting; there were more than a few complications on our project and he was communicative and solved each problem with aplomb. We also wanted a gate for our stairs and he delivered a beautifully crafted piece (see pic). Hope we get the chance to work with John again!

Level Carpentry

(40 reviews)

Mauricio was responsive, professional and really took the time to understand what is important to…read moreus. He gave excellent ideas and his work is high quality. As a new home owner it feels good to know we found someone we can trust for whatever comes up. We will be calling Mauricio again soon and we recommend him to anyone who asks.

I needed a section of my fence replaced to match the rest and reached out to Mauricio, who had…read morepreviously replaced a railing on my deck. Once again, he delivered excellent work with professionalism, attention to detail, and great value for the quality provided. He stuck to the promised timeframe with minimal disruption, which was a huge plus since both my partner and I work from home. I highly recommend Mauricio at Level Carpentry for any home project you may have. He is trustworthy, efficient, and honest, and you won't regret putting your project in his hands. The photo shows both the railing and the fence he replaced, a testament to his craftsmanship.

Gregory Gregory Wood Work

(21 reviews)

I was referred to Gregory by an electrician (Sean Malynn) after getting very expensive estimates…read morefor "built ins" beside my fireplace. My home is an upper unit of a 2 unit, 115 year old building in the Castro. You can see from the photos below that Gregory did a beautiful professional job on my project, working with the architect/designer who had suggested the built-ins, and responding to my particular requests. Fitting new cabinetry into an old wooden building required a lot of customization during installation, and Gregory was definitely up to the task - as mentioned by other reviewers he is easy to work with, creative, flexible, with an "incredible eye." He did all the installation and finishing himself (with a helper). To be fair, it took Gregory longer than he had estimated to make and install the cabinetry, but it was definitely worth the wait and he was very responsive and obliging throughout the process. The quality and value were top notch; the cost was about 50-60% that of the estimates I received from online cabinetry firms I contacted. Definitely a 5 star experience - thank you Gregory!

Gregory built two window benches for us and as you can see from the photos, they are functional,…read morewell-crafted, durable, and GORGEOUS. He is so incredibly easy to work with, creative, flexible, and has an incredible eye. He got a feel for our taste and made the benches fit aesthetically in our space seamlessly. It was not an easy thing to install either with the angles of the apartment. We could could tell it required a lot of skill and patience. We cannot imagine our space without them now. The bookcases on each side of the center chest piece was his idea too and it was such a clever use of space and it looks great. Truly, we cannot recommend him enough for his skill, taste, and he's really just the nicest guy. If we could get ten stars we would!! And his partner is awesome. They are the greatest team.

John Hanford Hanging Services

(78 reviews)

John was fantastic. I'm a perfectionist and his work was impeccable. Highly recommend.read more

Excellent service. John was great. Punctual, friendly and very precise. The artwork on my wall…read morelooks great. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Speer Handyman Services

(37 reviews)

I had a unique shower door that had slowly been separating from the wall over time... and it…read morestarted scraping the adjacent piece of glass. I found Speer Handyman Services and after a quick phone call and text exchange, John was at my home in less than 48 hours. He was perfectly prompt and re-secured the shower door masterfully! Excited to have him help out with other future projects!

We requested that two vents be installed on our garage door to get up to code with the city. He…read moredid an excellent job. He was responsive, quick, and his price was very reasonable. Only my wife met him in person but she said he was an exceptionally nice and professional guy. I would definitely call Speer any time I have carpentry or other handyman work that needs to get done.

StatusWood

(126 reviews)

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We had a great experience with Ilya and his team at Status Wood. We had a very large built in…read morebookshelf made. I was nervous taking on a large project as a new homeowner. Ilya made me comfortable with the process and was quick and responsive to all my questions. He gave me pricing options to stay within my budget. The project was complete within a few weeks. The finished product is beautiful.

Let me start by saying that StatusWood does very nice work and Ilya is a very nice guy. But the…read morepricing here is ridiculous, and the communication and timelines are pretty bad. We never knew where the status of our project was (Status: the irony). We had to constantly check in and drive the process. Even got our "finished" product for our thousands spent and it wasn't even finished.

The Meticulous Handyman

(115 reviews)

Thank you to the entire contractor team for helping us rebuild the front fascia of our house as…read morewell as the roof. From start to finish, they were attentive, detail-oriented, and took great pride in their work. A special shoutout to Marcos, who was fantastic throughout the project. He patiently answered all of our questions, demonstrated exceptional carpentry skills, and even helped repair several structural areas that we discovered had rotted over time. His craftsmanship and dedication to doing the job right were truly impressive. The quality of work exceeded our expectations, and it's clear that this team takes pride in delivering excellent results. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for skilled professionals who care about both quality and customer satisfaction.

This business is a joke. Extremely unresponsive and unprofessional. Should rename to sloppy or…read morecareless handyman. I reached out to them via their Instagram and texted them per the instructions on the website. They don't answer the phone. Correspondence via texts was painfully slow with 2-3 days taking to respond to one text at a time and to make a decision on whether they wanted to take a straightforward bathroom remodel job. To make things even worse, they asked if I was working with a designer as one of their requirements. So Fancy. Due to their unresponsiveness, when pressed to get back to me if they want to take a project, they said they are not interested. So much for providing unmatched customer service. A contractor's responsiveness is a direct reflection of their organizational skills and how they will manage your project. Poor communication early on is a leading indicator that milestones will be missed, crews will not show up, and the job will drag on. Stay away from these guys.

Gregory Gregory Wood Work

(21 reviews)

I was referred to Gregory by an electrician (Sean Malynn) after getting very expensive estimates…read morefor "built ins" beside my fireplace. My home is an upper unit of a 2 unit, 115 year old building in the Castro. You can see from the photos below that Gregory did a beautiful professional job on my project, working with the architect/designer who had suggested the built-ins, and responding to my particular requests. Fitting new cabinetry into an old wooden building required a lot of customization during installation, and Gregory was definitely up to the task - as mentioned by other reviewers he is easy to work with, creative, flexible, with an "incredible eye." He did all the installation and finishing himself (with a helper). To be fair, it took Gregory longer than he had estimated to make and install the cabinetry, but it was definitely worth the wait and he was very responsive and obliging throughout the process. The quality and value were top notch; the cost was about 50-60% that of the estimates I received from online cabinetry firms I contacted. Definitely a 5 star experience - thank you Gregory!

Gregory built two window benches for us and as you can see from the photos, they are functional,…read morewell-crafted, durable, and GORGEOUS. He is so incredibly easy to work with, creative, flexible, and has an incredible eye. He got a feel for our taste and made the benches fit aesthetically in our space seamlessly. It was not an easy thing to install either with the angles of the apartment. We could could tell it required a lot of skill and patience. We cannot imagine our space without them now. The bookcases on each side of the center chest piece was his idea too and it was such a clever use of space and it looks great. Truly, we cannot recommend him enough for his skill, taste, and he's really just the nicest guy. If we could get ten stars we would!! And his partner is awesome. They are the greatest team.

A2Z Remodeling

(113 reviews)

I used A2Z Remodeling for renovating my kitchen in 2025, and highly recommend them…read more I chose to contact them because of their great reviews on Yelp. In the initial meeting with Project Manager Yves, he walked me through the process and answered my many questions. This was all very helpful as I have never done a kitchen reno before, and Yves demonstrated his knowledge and "can do" attitude. Yves also mentioned that the crew working on my kitchen would be dedicated to my project until it was done, a big plus in my opinion. After this meeting I felt reasonably confident that A2Z Remodeling was a good choice. Prior to contacting A2Z I had gotten quotes from a few cabinet makers, thinking that A2Z would only provide general contractor services. But A2Z also has a cabinet design service, so they provided a quote. The design created by A2Z's designer, Marissa, was great so I had no concerns there. However, the quote was less pricey than all the other quotes and I then spent lots of time researching cabinet construction, trying (with limited success) to compare the quality of the materials used in the different bids. A2Z's cabinet supplier is Kraftview out of San Leandro, and ultimately, I went to their showroom in San Leandro to inspect the cabinets in person which and that alleviated all my concerns, they looked great and were very high quality (plywood construction, soft close, full extension drawers, etc.). I am very happy I chose A2Z to supply the cabinetry, for two big reasons: 1) Their supplier, Kraftview, is local, so fast turnaround. Some of the other quotes were for cabinets manufactured overseas and it would take months to get them. And if there were any problems, months to get replacements. And indeed, there was a couple problems with cabinets that needed correction and A2Z was able to get things fixed with only a small delay to the project. 2) A2Z was fully responsible for the cabinets: They took the measurements, did the design, ordered them, and installed them. If there were any problems or unexpected issues they took care of it. Whereas if another company was supplying the cabinets I expect I would have had been a lot more involved in resolving issues. One example is that when the demolition of the old kitchen was done, there was an unexpected pipe sticking out of the wall which we had not accounted for in the cabinet design, A2Z took care of it. Another example is that one of the cabinet fronts had some slight damage on it and A2Z had it replaced, I didn't even know about that until Yves mentioned it after the fact. The cabinet design process went really well. Marissa was fantastic to work with. Her design was great out of the gate and she was very open to iteration, mainly me changing little nitpicky things, then sometimes realizing it was a bad idea and changing it back. I visited their showroom in Oakland many times and it was really nice to be able to talk things over in person with her, and she gave me a ton of great suggestions. The crew working on the job were top notch. As promised, it was the same crew for the entire time and they took care of everything: Demolition, Plumbing, Electrical, Inspections, Floor Installation, Cabinet Installation, Appliance Installation, Painting, Lighting. They were careful to keep things clean and not damage floor, doors or anything. They abided by the HOA rules, and I received no complaints from my neighbors. Along the way there were small hiccups and bumps, but nothing major and A2Z would take care of it. One example was that some of the cabinets arrived missing the grooves needed to install the LED lights, there were a few options on how to proceed and I thought we could make one of the lesser options works, but Yves convinced me that we shouldn't take shortcuts and we took them back to the factory to get properly fixed. Yves and the crew were very focused on making the whole process as smooth as possible and making sure I was happy with the results. Highly recommended!

We just completed our project with A2Z and we are really happy with the results and with how the…read moreproject went. We added a second story deck and knocked down the wall between our kitchen and dining room. There was excellent communication throughout the process and the crew worked hard and were very respectful. There were several complications, not because of A2Z but because of the age of our house, (there was untreated dry rot that was discovered and they found water under our house which impacted support beams). Our contractor Dror and the crew handled all the bumps in the road with good communication and fair adjustments to the price and timeline of the project. They also made sure that all of our expectations were met and were able to make changes or adjustments if we requested them. We would work with them again and would recommend them to friends and neighbors!

We Do Construction

(101 reviews)

We decided to hire remodeling company for our home renovation project in Presidio after our…read morearchitect strongly recommended We Do Construction. Jacob and his crew made sure we felt confident and well taken care of every step of the way. The whole process was smooth . The crew is clean and very professional. Jacob is talented and patient. The outcome exceeded expectations. We will recommend in the future! Thank you Jacob!

I completed a full renovation with We Do Construction, Jacob was great !!…read moreHe handled everything from demolition to the final touches with professionalism and care. The workmanship is top quality, price was fair and the crew was so PROFESSIONAL and clean. Would definitely use again for future projects!!

Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter

(887 reviews)

Fast Response has come through for same day service 2x for me now. The first time I ended up…read morecancelling because the toilet unclogged. But this second time, I message them through Yelp at 1am, they responded at 7am, made an appointment at 8am. Arrival window of 10am-12pm, and Tim showed up right at 11am. It's in the name, "Rapid Response" ... super fair pricing especially for Sunday emergency service. (This was an emergency for us, 2 women one apartment bathroom) Keep these guys number saved in your phone. Truly grateful! Thank you Tim!

Had a random plumbing issue where the water heater just stopped working out of nowhere--no hot…read morewater at all, middle of the morning, perfect timing. Called them and they showed up way faster than expected. Guy knew exactly what he was doing, diagnosed it in like 10 minutes, explained it in simple terms (not the usual confusing plumber talk), and had it fixed the same visit. No upselling, no dragging it out. Everything's been working perfectly since. Clean job too, no mess left behind.

BlockBusters Concrete

(66 reviews)

Patrice did a beautiful job on my sidewalk after I got tagged by the city. He also gave good advice…read moreon dealing with permits. He did stop communicating with me for a while when he was too busy to do the work, but it wasn't a long wait. I understand this, as we clients, (speaking for myself,) are quite chatty and can waste a lot of the contractor's time. All and all, I am very satisfied with the work and experience with Blockbuster, and would highly recommend!

I got a "trip hazard" notice from the city of SF for the sidewalk in front of my house. I sent out…read morea bunch of RFQs on Yelp for someone to grind down the edges on two slabs and replace another. BlockBusters got back to me right away with a good price. They showed up on time, got the work done quickly, and were really nice guys on top of it. Highly recommend!

Cal Coast Waterproofing

(19 reviews)

The flight of wooden steps leading to the front door of my Victorian house had been incorrectly…read morerebuilt by a previous contractor, leaving pools of water at the back of all the treads whenever it rained. I hired Mike O'Donnell to create the proper slope on the stair treads with a polymer-cement coating to drain water and he did a very nice job with this, leaving me with stairs that not only drain correctly but are also waterproof, non-slip, and good-looking. Mike patiently worked around rainy weather and was unfailingly knowledgeable, patient, and polite. I would hire him again without hesitation for any such work.

Mike was great. I called him due to improper installation of a foundation retaining wall from a…read moreconcrete contractor and Mike knew exactly what to do. He was fast, knowledgeable and friendly. The wall was leaking bad and it rained at the end of his work and no water came in after. He saved my project from big delays.

Alan Siding & Windows

(40 reviews)

Alan and Brian did an amazing job on our siding project. They were professional and honest…read morethroughout the entire process, worked very clean, and even got the job done early. Their price for the job was very competitive as well. I highly recommend them! I am extremely happy with the work they did!

We hired Alan to replace our leaking windows and siding on the front and roof of a multi-story…read morecondo building. He is one of the most honest and quality-focused contractors I have ever worked with. During planning, I spoke to a number of other contractors who wanted to use retrofit windows and just leave the siding in place. Alan took the time to explain the proper way that the building wrap, siding and windows had to interface to get waterproofing, and how we were better off replacing all three if we wanted to be sure we'd fix our problem. Even with this extra scope, Alan's pricing was very fair. Thank god we went with Alan. When they removed the existing siding, they found severe water damage underneath the siding and a subpar earlier repair job. When this surprise came up, Alan talked us through the damage and gave us our options. They ended up ripping up two layers of existing siding, cutting out damaged building sheathing and replacing it with new plywood, before proceeding with the job. The overrun costs were very reasonable and we never felt like Alan was taking advantage of us. The end result was great quality at a fair price, and peace of mind that our issues have been resolved and we won't have to worry about the front / roof for a long time now. I would definitely hire Alan again and would recommend him to anyone looking for this kind of work.

HH Fence & Deck

(123 reviews)

Just hire these guys. Easy to communicate with. Easy to schedule with. Easy to see their quality…read morework, on time work, and beautiful work, and they stand by their work. They are really the pros. Consider it done. Leo and the crew - you rock.

I'm very pleased to share my experience with HH Fence and Deck Company following the recent…read morecompletion of a fence project at a San Francisco property. This was not my first time working with Leo and his team -- I've partnered with them several times over the past ten years at different properties, and they continue to exceed my expectations. Leo promptly returned my initial call and scheduled a site visit within just a few days. Shortly after, he provided a detailed quote, and we arranged the project timeline around his understandably busy schedule. When rain interfered with our original installation date, Leo was quick to coordinate a new date as soon as the weather cooperated. On installation day, Leo and his crew arrived on time and fully prepared. The team was outstanding -- communicative, professional, and respectful of the property throughout the entire process. At the end of each workday, the site was left clean and tidy. The project took nearly three days to complete, and I couldn't be happier with the final result. It was truly a pleasure working with Leo and his team once again. I would not hesitate to contact HH Fence and Deck Company for future projects and confidently recommend them to anyone seeking quality craftsmanship and dependable service.

Your Castro Handyman

(111 reviews)

Fantastic guy- came to my rescue in 30 minutes because I dropped a ring down the sink on a Monday…read morenight. Bob was able to take apart this really awkwardly cut sink pipe and find my ring. He was professional, friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable about what he was doing to my sink pipe. Not too expensive either.

Superb Quick service. I explained my request - to add a switch to a lamp that i was having…read moredifficulty with - he told me come right over, 15 minutes later, met up, i went back home to WFH for a little while and before i knew it he texted me - come on over, i'm done! Nice work Bob!

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Benjamin Shaw

(32 reviews)

I had a great experience with Ben and his team. It's have been a while since we finish the project,…read morebut after that time, I can guarantee that the work was worth it.. the main thing I was worried it's what's gonna happen after the General Contractor going to finish the work but now after a few months, I can tell the work have done on high end and it really good quality. From the beginning, when was high communicate, and they deliver a really valuable suggestion of how to create our space more functional . I've been working with many contractors, but definitely Ben is the best. One I ever hire. I definitely commented to hire Benjamin for your next remodeling project.

Seriously, the world''s best contractor. Smart, personable, organized, honest, creative, and great…read morecommunication skills.

We Do Construction

(101 reviews)

We decided to hire remodeling company for our home renovation project in Presidio after our…read morearchitect strongly recommended We Do Construction. Jacob and his crew made sure we felt confident and well taken care of every step of the way. The whole process was smooth . The crew is clean and very professional. Jacob is talented and patient. The outcome exceeded expectations. We will recommend in the future! Thank you Jacob!

I completed a full renovation with We Do Construction, Jacob was great !!…read moreHe handled everything from demolition to the final touches with professionalism and care. The workmanship is top quality, price was fair and the crew was so PROFESSIONAL and clean. Would definitely use again for future projects!!

Jari Construction

(12 reviews)

They came out to do an estimate for French drains and other things, then never came through with…read morethe estimate as promised. Haven't heard from them even after we texted for follow up. They were not helpful at all. Flakey and non communicative.

Jari Construction worked on my balcony repair and seismic strengthening project. They replaced 2…read morebalconies and strengthened my foundation and some of my walls. I'm very happy with the work which is also a great investment in my home's value. The balconies look beautiful! Everything was handled professionally, and the project was finished on time and without any issues.

ECR Engineering

(58 reviews)

Engin is prompt, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. I found myself in a very difficult…read moresituation after my property was red-tagged by the City of Oakland due to foundation issues. After speaking with several engineers, Engin stood out as the most thorough, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented. He quickly understood the situation, provided a clear path forward, and worked effectively with the City of Oakland Planning and Building Departments to address the issues. Throughout the process, he was professional, communicative, and helped reduce a tremendous amount of stress and uncertainty. His expertise and guidance were invaluable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing structural engineering services. Thanks to Engin, a situation that felt overwhelming became manageable. I am very grateful for his help.

We hired ECR Engineering for a seismic retrofit design and build project in our Pacific Heights…read morehome, and we couldn't be happier. Navigating SF building codes is a nightmare, but Engin and the team made the structural side of things seamless. They provided cost-effective design solutions that saved us on construction costs without compromising safety. They were incredibly responsive to our contractor's questions and helped us get through the permitting process faster than expected. If you need a structural engineer in the city who actually understands old SF buildings, this is the firm.

Dynamite Construction Management