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.

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.

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!

Chris and his team fully rebuilt our house from the ground up. Both he, and his foreman Chris…read moreDonatelli were gracious, thoughtful, and all around awesome. They did incredible work at a reasonable price (lowest of the 4 quotes we got). There entire team was great. Super happy to have gone w/ C.H. Burnham!

We worked with Chris for two years on a major remodel, so we got to know him and his crew very…read morewell. For our project we replaced the foundation and rebuilt our entire basement, coverting it to an additional floor. Our house went from a 2 bedroom 1 bath to a 5 bedroom 3 bath with an additional large family room. We worked very closely with Chris Burnham and his superintendent, Chris Donatelli, during the entire process. First off, Chris gives realistic expectations regarding budget, time estimates, and potential problems or issues that might come up during construction. Some other contractors under-bid to try to get business. Also more inexperienced contractors don't anticipate all of the potential problems that can arise during construction. Chris is respectful of your budget but honest about what to expect in terms of budget and time estimates. Chris and his crew were always professional, prepared, and on time. During the remodel they worked very hard to help turn our vision into a reality. Our intention was to create a seamless flow from one floor to the other and make the remodel look as close to the original 1920's construction as possible. It was therefore necessary to hire carpenters, brick workers, and other skilled craftsman for the remodel. Chris only hired the best people, so we know that every element of the remodel from plumbing to carpentry was done to the highest standards. Chris is a perfectionist and has pride in his work. He made sure everything was done correctly, and fixed things without prompting that we did not have the expertise to notice. We moved out for 6 months of the remodel and had to move back in before construction was completed. He was extremely accommodating and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. On the rare occasions that there was an issue with water or heating, he came on nights and weekends to fix the problem. He even came on a weekend to let us into our house with the spare key when we locked ourselves out of our house one day! Chris did not disappear toward the end of the remodel and made sure to complete everything on the "punch list". He has even come to fix the occasional issue or problem months after the construction. The best part is that he doesn't do it grudgingly- he has true pride in his work and wants his clients to be happy with the finished product. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Chris Burnham, Chris Donatelli, and his whole crew. They have the talent and experience to carry off any type of construction project out there, no matter how complicated. If you hire them you will not regret it!

This review is long overdue. Michael and his team, including Max and Alberto and the rest of the…read morecrew, were wonderful and easy to work with. We first hired Artifex for our home renovation which included new kitchen, two new baths, new windows and sliders, refinishing existing hardwood floors, insulation throughout, new electrical, and interior and exterior paint. We even removed a wall and installed new support beams. The work was completed in 4 months and that included a pandemic related delay. The entire team is highly skilled and professional. They offer smart suggestions and good alternatives. And I can't say enough about the quality of their finish work - tile and carpentry. We hired Artifex again for our deck and railing replacement project and experienced the same level of professionalism. We would definitely hire them again for any future projects....That is, if they can fit us in :-)

We hired Mike and his team to completely gut and redo our kitchen, master bath, and master bedroom…read more In addition, we asked for a face lift on the guest bath and new hardwoods throughout the house. There literally wasn't a room in the house that we didn't touch. We originally got 4 quotes on the job and Mike's quote was in the middle range but it was the most complete quote, and he also spent a lot of time even before we signed the contract answering our questions and walking us through each line item. For two people who had never gone through a major renovation before this was incredibly helpful. He originally told us it would take 3 - 4 months to complete the job and everyone who we talked to, who had been through a renovation, told us to expect at least double that. True to his word, Mike and his team completed the work in under 4 months and this was after we were delayed by two weeks when they had to fix shotty work that had been done before we moved in. In addition Mike was very conscious of our budget. He helped us pick cost efficient products and often helped us located less expensive alternatives when he knew of a good option. On the other hand, he and his team are very committed to high quality work and would also let us know if it was worth it to spend the extra money on certain items. If there were places where we could save money by doing the work ourselves, Mike worked with us to let us do that which was a huge plus for us. Throughout the process Mike and his head carpenter Luiz were responsive and did a great job of keeping the whole team on task. In addition, either Mike or Luis were on-site monitoring the work almost every day. This is not a company where you never see the general contractor. I also have to say they were both incredibly responsive to our calls and emails. We are both extremely detail oriented people and Mike took the time to answer all of our questions and he responded in a timely manner. The final product couldn't have turned out better. We have had people tell us that our house looks like it came out of a magazine. And, they are right...it turned out amazingly well, on-time, and within budget!! I would recommend Mike, Luiz, and the rest of the team to anyone.

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.

We've worked with Art for 2 completed home remodels now that included removing a load-bearing wall…read moreto create an open floor plan, kitchen, and bath renovations. Art was always responsive and knowledgeable. He helped secure permits and advise on materials and design where needed. It can be a hassle renovating older homes in San Francisco and navigating the different code requirements, but Art was helpful every step of the way. When we were re-doing our roof, a different contractor made a mess of the job, and Art and his team helped us clean up and get our project back on track. If you're considering any sort of kitchen or bath remodel, I'd recommend meeting with Art to get an estimate.

We highly recommend Art and his team. We've worked with Art on multiple projects and we won't…read morehesitate to work with him again for all future projects - remodels, additions, building an ADU, etc. Art and his team are very honest. This truly sets them apart. Art and his teams take deep pride in their work and are committed to getting things right vs just finishing up and moving on. Art is an expert - an exceptional and determined problem solver. For instance, he consistently addressed and resolved unusual, unforeseen issues that inevitably arose when opening up our 100-year-old house. He's a strong collaborator and he takes the time to explain. And he's just a great person. We always feel in good hands working with Art and his teams, and we will love the finished projects for years to come!

I don't normally leave negative reviews but this was the worst professional experience I've ever…read morehad in my life, and if I can keep even one person from having the same experience, it'll be worth it. The company did the classic thing of taking twice as long and costing twice as much as quoted but when they were done, the work was terrible too! The walls began cracking almost immediately and we had to have other contractors in to fix all the errors they made. Their people smoked on the job site (so, in our home) and whenever we would try and talk with company representatives, they would try and gaslight us into believing it was somehow our fault. I cannot say strongly enough that you should hire literally anybody else.

Have worked with them on numerous remodeling projects on our house over the last 6 years…read more Incredibly professional, thorough, and they have an amazing staff of carpenters and subcontractors that have been with them for years. You will pay top price, but the work is excellent quality, and they stand by it. Great company!