John and his team did an excellent job with my bathroom remodel here at Woodlake Condominiums. This…read morejob consisted of an entire bathroom renovation. John stayed within budget, showed exceptional communication skills, passed all permit inspections, and finished in a timely manner while maintaining quality work. I would defiantly recommend John for any future projects.

Choosing John for our condo's remodeling was the right decision! John and his team's workmanship…read moreis topnotch; he is very attentive, a great communicator and his knowledge and attention to detail has helped us make the right decisions at every step of the way. The included pictures help to showcase John and his team's superb workmanship. Being surrounded by beautifully crafted walls, tile, countertops, doors, etc. is truly a joy!

Josh is a great salesman and my confidence was never higher in his team's work than when he was…read morearound. At the end of the day, I am really happy with the quality of 90% of the work, which is why I'm giving 4 stars. I think underlying Covid-related problems caused most of the grief in our 2021 kitchen remodel: supply chain issues & illnesses causing delays that chain-reacted to stretch a 3-month timeline to 6 months, plus Josh's workload was double of normal with the same number of subs because all his 2020 jobs had been paused and came back ready to resume earlier than expected. I was accordingly understanding, but I still felt like we often got deprioritized as clients-- maybe because I wasn't calling to yell at him, like I overheard once. I almost tried to pitch my project management services to help him manage! We also had a stickler inspector who asked us to expand the scope of the initial project beyond what we budgeted or that Josh wanted to make time for (to rewire the rest of the house vs. just the kitchen). Despite (or because of) these external problems, Josh struggled with managing our expectations/communications. He knew we were first-time renovators who don't know when to ask questions vs. wait to see how it turns out. I am also a project manager in another field, so I love context and details. He seemed defensive and frustrated with us at times despite us trying to be as patient as we could be. I'm sure we weren't perfect clients, but we were trying to be really easygoing about it. Quality-wise: I love just about everything but the paint, which was sloppy in many places and in some cases peeled less than a year later (I suspect it wasn't sanded/prepped properly). I was also disappointed in the visual execution of the plumbing (it works fine), which Josh told me would not be plumbed on the exterior of the house, but was anyway. Plumbers also forgot to add an exterior water spigot but after the 3rd reminder, I gave up. The "construction cleaners" Josh hired to wrap did an okay first-pass on the dust and small debris, but it wasn't really livable until I did my own second pass, then hired another cleaner to do a third-pass deep clean. We also made the classic first-timer mistake of sending the final check before the last punch-list was ever complete. For a few months Josh kept saying "oh yeah I'll be by to take care of that next week" until we gave up and DIY'd a few finishing details and got rid of stuff the crew left behind. None of it was too complicated and it doesn't kill us to practice these skills: quarter round moulding for one wall of the floor, a couple gaps to close between cabinet and wall, capping the old sink pipe, caulking the sink fixtures, and paint touchups throughout. I hope I *never* need to do this extensive of a remodel again (at least not while I'm living in the guest room downstairs!). But if I do, because of the overall quality I would give Josh the benefit of the doubt on those extenuating circumstances.

Although we move forward with a different contractor, Josh provided competitive and quick quotes…read more He was helpful, knowledgeable, and personable; wouldn't hesitate to hire for future projects.

I own a tiny condo and just wanted to remodel my bathroom and kitchen cabinets. Almost all…read morecontractors I contacted showed little interests in taking the job, either because the project was too small or the HOA had too many rules. Andy is the only exception with a reasonable price. Even though the project seemed simple but there were several unforeseen issues during the construction. Andy's friendly team was able to get them resolved in timely fashion. I'd recommend this business.

I had an extremely complex project, a flood on two floors from a plumbing leak, covered by…read moreinsurance. Laminate and linoleum flooring, baseboards, drywall, blistered paint, kitchen cabinets, and soaked acoustical ceiling tiles had to be replaced. One contractor gave an estimate that was accepted by the insurance company, but then that contractor backed out, saying he was moving to Sacramento. Andy, head of Archeon, agreed to abide by the prior contractor's estimate. Although there were the usual delays and timing miscommunications common to every construction job, Andy and his team did an outstanding job, very high quality and within budget. His team also handled unexpected electrical and plumbing problems. They can do it all! I'm super happy with the results and highly recommend them for any size project.

We have worked with Jeff Altmann and his crew on multiple projects, large and small. From a…read morecomplete kitchen renovation ( including foundations) to studio rebuild from the studs on out, to small cabinets, Jeff, Marty, and their rough and finish carpenters hit all the high marks on timeliness and meeting budget. And they came back at no extra cost to fix or update things when needed. I also noticed that over nearly a decade, his subs got better. The thing that really sets Altmann apart from others is a combination of old-school craftsmanship, modern tech and sensibilities when required, and that X factor of personal touch, patience, being able to listen, and posing the right questions.

I just finished a major kitchen remodel with Jeff and I'm just thrilled - both with the process and…read morethe result. He took the kitchen down to studs and bare floor and ripped out a wall and still managed to finish on time and on budget. And the work is impeccable. Jeff's entire crew is fantastic. We had to make a couple of unexpected decisions in the middle of the project and I was really impressed with how his project manager Marty and his lead carpenter Israel helped me problem solve. Almost everyone on his team is as personable as they are skilled. I can not recommend them enough.

Full range of top skills. We had a fairly major challenge. Remove a two ton stone fireplace. Its…read moreheavy chimney on two flooors. Refinish all walls and install a window and frame into the exterior wall. A challenge many did not qualify for Joe took it on . Not only doing fantastic work but also provided expert guidance throughout the process. The best we have worked with.

Fantastic work ethics , trustworthy, professional and reasonably priced!…read moreI hired Joe to rebuild my patio deck, replace the garage to back yard door, remove / install a new roof, paint the back half of my house amongst other misc items. He accomplished all the above in a timely manner resulting in a very satisfied customer! Now I want to hire Joe again to renovate my downstairs bathroom. NOTHING SAYS SATISFACTION AS DOES A "REPEAT CUSTOMER!"

In summer 2019 I discovered I needed to complete a bathroom remodel in a short timeframe as I was…read moremoving out of my house and preparing it for rental. Floorboards were rotted out around the shower. Mike had the time for my project, and I am so thankful he was able to do the work for me. His prices are fair. He communicated clearly, completing the project on time. Each day he arrived on time and stayed on schedule. I was also impressed with how he noticed details that were necessary to the project and improved the result: adjusting the size of a vanity, adding a towel rod, designing a hallway arch to work with pipes. Mike was also considerate of my needs as I was moving out at the time-he facilitated deliveries, went beyond the call of duty with clean-up-awesome-and offered to be on-call as I was out of state for part of this project. The end result is beautiful, and I have retained Mike to also take care of my house as needed into the future. I recommend Mike 100%. Honest. Conscientious. High quality work. Punctual. Great communicator.

I have used Mike Cahalan several times over the years for jobs such as bathroom remodeling and 1…read moreearthquake retrofit. He is thorough and very reliable. Right now he is helping me out by fixing a bathroom with dry rot under the window.

I'm one of the owners of Domicile, a cabinet and design showroom at the San Francisco Design…read moreCenter. We specialize in kitchens, baths and functional areas of the home. I have been in this business since 1974 and have worked with contractors who range from cowboys with hammers to mega developes in Manila and the normal people in between. One assumes that if someone has a contractor's license you're going to get the finest quality work and that these workers are capable of doing whatever project they are hired to do. What elevates some contractors to a level above the rest is rational analysis of problems that may arise. The designer might be a tad dyslexic, the architect's draftsperson might inadvertantly err, materials might fall off the back of the truck, someone's toolbelt might accidently mar finished material - name your construction nightmare then analyze how the contractor reacts. Sean Kennedy never seems to derail. He takes a deep breath, discusses the options and resolves the issues, whatever they may be, in a mature, deliberate and calm manner. This is so important when you're working with a contractor. There are always surprises in renovation. Integrity should be this man's middle name. There is no blame, there is resolution and the end results are always at or above what the owner has expected. I can't tell you what a joy it is to work with Sean and his staff. They do what they're hired to do, in a timely manner, at the highest level of quality and for the amount of money that has been agreed to. This is what you expect from a contractor and this is consistently what you get from Sean Kennedy and Phollies. Hire these guys. You won't be sorry.

Phollies installed double paned windows in our property and did major dry rot repair work. Also…read moreSean's subcontractor painted the building. Everything done was five star work.

Neagu Construction has repaired two major fixes in my apartment, and I've had nothing but wonderful…read moreexperiences with them. We had a serious mold issue which was caused by water intrusion from the outside of the building, through cracks in the stucco. Viorel and David did a great job fixing my place. They were patient with me during a difficult time, while also being very mindful of my living space and our two cats. The second job he did was having to replace our entire bathroom due to water damage from inside the building. They gave my bathroom a complete makeover!! We went from a tiny stall shower with old floors/fixtures/toilet, to a tub/shower combo, a new vanity sink, new flooring, toilet, the works! I couldn't be happier. We live in a 10 unit building with a landlord who prefers to do subpar/patch work to save a dime, but Viorel refused to do that. He will only do a job the "right way" and fix what needs to be done. We've had other contractors here who would cover up the issue instead of investigating it more to find the problem, but this has never happened with Neagu Construction. Viorel and team are truly fantastic contractors. They are all incredibly professional, and you can tell that he really cares about doing the job right the first time. The integrity he has for his work is outstanding, I would highly recommend them for big and small jobs, they are the real deal and people you can trust.

Neagu has upgraded and replaced my decked arbor and fish pond. They help me design and build a…read morelow-maintenance patio with their great advice and knowledge.