So many good things to say...not sure where to begin. First, Matt has a true love and passion for…read morethe work he does and that shines through in many ways. We wanted a built in entertainment center and corner bookshelf for our SF flat. After looking at furniture showrooms, and then comparing to Matt Douglas's work...it was clear he was the right person for the job. He listened carefully to what we wanted, and gave creative input that ultimately gave us something better than we originally imagined. He put his heart and soul into the pieces he created for us and it shows. He was reliable, affordable, responsible, enthusiastic and trustworthy. I highly recommend Matt. His skill and knowledge in the world of carpentry is one of a kind.

Matt is prompt, efficient, professional, and gives good service.read more

This is one fantastic construction company…read more Brett Construction just completed some tenant improvements in a new office building our organization was moving into. The cost was very competitive and they worked very closely with us to make certain that all of our needs were being met. Our input was sought at every step of the way and any questions were promptly answered. All of the Brett Construction staff from top to bottom were extremely thorough and courteous throughout the project. The quality of the work was tremendous. The project was completed on time and on budget. All of the workers and subcontractors were very diligent about providing a superior work product. They delivered significantly more than what was expected. They also maintained an extremely clean work space the entire time. In addition to the great work, the staff of Brett Construction including the President, Tom Platner, and Project Manager, Paul Lewis, could not have been more helpful assisting us with the permitting process and other issues that arose during the project. We have all heard the adage, "under promise and over deliver," but my experience with Brett Construction is that they promise top notch quality and still manage to over deliver. I would highly recommend Brett construction for any project being considered.

We had a complete remodel done in our office about 4 years ago by Brett Construction. Over all they…read moredid an awesome job paying close attention to detail. Recently I called Brett Construction to get some technical information about our walls and I was surprised that I was able to be helped by Tom the new owner. He went way out of his way to help me find out what I was looking for. Customer service is paramount in my book and they delivered!

For the past five years, I have had an issue during the rainy season where my concrete foundation…read moreweeps water into my home at the entryway. I've had seven plumbers examine my unit, which has plumbing in the foundation. My house is fifty years old. All but one plumber told me that they were 100% certain that my home would require PEX plumbing replacement, meaning they'd divert the copper plumbing in the foundation into the walls. Only one plumber took the time to watch my water meter for 20 minutes and stated he never saw it move at all. Which meant to him that the leak into my home was not from the plumbing. The weeping only occurred during heavy rain and often didn't appear inside my home until about a week after the rain started or had stopped. I surmised that the ground became saturated causing the water to leech into the concrete foundation. I plan to remodel my home in 2025, but before I could do any of that, I'd need to resolve the water issue. My neighbor had a different, but similar drainage issue resolved, so I asked him who he used. That is when he mentioned Sergio from Superior Landscaping Service (SLS). He told me that SLS was one-half to one-third the price of the other quotes he received and he was very happy with the work. I contacted Sergio and asked him to meet with me. He was very quick to respond. He explained what would be done and let me know that he would contact my homeowner's association to get approval to remove some hedges to install the French drain that leads to the street. Once he got their approval he wrote his estimate, including the amount of time it would take to complete the job. I approved his estimate and he and his crew began work on that Saturday. I grew up in an era when people were polite, on time, and considerate in how they performed their work. I was extremely pleased that Sergio and his crew were all of those things while performing the fix. Each day, they ensured that the gravel, the items, and their tools were moved; my driveway was hosed down, and everything swept. If they could not tunnel the French drain and pump line under my concrete, they would need to cut the concrete to accommodate the line. They didn't have to cut the concrete, since I asked them to do whatever they could to not disturb my entry sidewalk. It took a good amount of effort for them to do that and it was MUCH appreciated. I've never had something like this done to my home. The horror stories I've heard about contractors gave me pause about work on the most valuable item I own; my home. Of all of the items in my life, my home is the most valuable physical possession I own. To have Sergio and his men do an incredible job with obvious craftsmanship, skill, and consideration, I could not be more pleased. Being on time, and on budget is something I so respect. Thank you, Sergio and your crew. I'd use your service over and over when my needs arise.

This guy seems knowledgeable about refurbishing pavers. He is local, which is a plus. It took me…read moretwo tries to get him to come out here to give me an estimate. Then there was a bit of delay getting the bid sent to me for my project. But now I have it and I will update my review if we decide to hire him (we have 2 other bids).

My wife and I bought a single family home in San Francisco last year. The home was structurally in…read moregood condition, but required a lot of updating since the same family had lived in it for over 60 years. Once you touch something, you have to bring it up to current building codes, so it was a fairly extensive remodel: roof replacement, addition of a bathroom, revamping of 2 other bathrooms, heating system replacement + asbestos removal, electrical / network re-cabling, movement of some walls, building out a deck, etc. All in, the project took 4-5 months. We invited 3 general contractors to bid, and ended up choosing Custom Construction. From the start, Bryan impressed us as a "can do" person and a straight shooter (someone who does the job well, does not nickel-and-dime you, and is upfront about problems as they arise). I'm glad to say that our early impressions were indeed borne out. Throughout the remodeling project, Custom Construction showed attention to the details, and the construction work was of good quality. On more than one occasion, our neighbors complimented us on the choice of contractors--they said that the workers were always very hardworking (7am-7pm+), kept the exterior clean/tidy after each day, etc. We also liked that Custom Construction was not a large, bureaucratic organization (where everything needs to be signed off in triplicate), but a flexible team to work with. We conducted weekly construction meetings with them and our architect, so adjustments could be made as necessary and on a timely basis. Along the way, some issues were uncovered (electrical inspection required a few more fixes; some extra plumbing work needed to be done that was previously unanticipated). In each case, Custom Construction highlighted the issues early on, we mutually agreed on extra work to be done, and the appropriate charges were fair in my opinion. There was a little bit of slippage at the tail end of the project, but in fairness, Custom Construction was waiting for some backordered materials (tiles, lights, etc.) to be delivered, so this wasn't their fault. The contract that Custom Construction proposed, and we agreed to, was based on completion of milestones, so they had every incentive to get things done efficiently and on time. All in all, I highly recommend Custom Construction to anyone, and would definitely work with them again on future remodeling and construction projects.

3/5 stars (Averaged based on 4/5 for quality and 2/5 for project management and communication)…read more My family has 3 years experience planning and working with Custom as the General Contractor on an Inner Sunset home for additions and a remodel. Overall we're pleased with the results though the project management, process and communication was very difficult and many times unacceptable. The first project was large with the addition of an 1100sqft 3rd-floor, renovation of garage and 2nd-floor electrical, steel-frame structural changes, new hydronic (radiant) heating and renovated plumbing throughout the property. The second project was a small one with the addition of a 300sqft bedroom, closet and bathroom along with the associated structural, plumbing and foundation changes. For each project, the same team was used: Architect: At-Six Architecture, San Francisco Plumber: ROS Plumbing, San Francisco Structural Engineer: Mosswood Engineering, Berkeley The value of the Architect serving as Project Manager became clear mid-way through the first project. The scheduling and communication issues were mostly handled with their oversight. We experienced many more problems serving as our own PM for the smaller addition. I'd recommend to prospective clients of Custom that they be prepared to have a strong and experienced Project Manager with them from the very beginning of discussions to ensure success and limit the problems, regardless of project size. The scope of the 3rd-floor addition required neighborhood notifications and review. Many neighbors have commented on how well the addition matched the styling of the community and some are considering their own similar additions based on our success. For further details, or to view the property, contact me through a Yelp message.

Simply fantastic!! My husband and I had wanted to renovate…read moreour kitchen for a while but was skeptical about how to do it, which company to use & of course, the budget. We met the owners of Hernandez Marble & Granite who gave us clear expectations about a timeline for the work to be completed. They were very knowledgeable about their trade giving us the confidence we needed to move forward with the renovations. The end result was wonderful. This company went above & beyond to ensure that our kitchen was remodeled just as we had envisioned (and within budget!!). They perform work efficiently, timely and professionally. Our friends and family often compliment on how amazing our kitchen turned out!

I wouldn't even give them a single star if it was possible but that is not an option. They promised…read moreto do a job for my parents' home in exchange for some saddlery and other items for their horses. They took over a year to even stop by my parents' home to finish up the bathroom tiles and when they finished they just used what looked like whatever scraps they could find from other jobs they had completed. It was a terrible job! The price of the job was a lot less than the value of the items that they took from my parents in exchange for the work so they left saying they would come back to pay them within a few days. My parents, being the nice older people that they are took their word for it but they never came back to pay. We had to go to their address of business to request that they pay and only one of two of the brothers was ashamed enough to provide us a company check with the remaining balance that he owed my parents. He gave us what he said was his brother's phone number so that we could contact him but it was the wrong number. Since then, we have tried to call all phones, tried to stop by again, and still no payment from them. They are liars, crooks, and untrustworthy businessmen that should not be using their business to get ahead of anyone, especially an elderly couple trying to do their best with their small business.

I've been doing a major remodel of an older house, and I have dealt with a lot of contractors…read moreduring this time. Steve and his company is head and shoulders above all of the other contractors I have dealt with. I have spent the last couple months trenching, running pipe, excavating for a small building foundation, leveling, putting in forms, doing rebar, etc. I finally reached the point where I needed a team - putting in 15 yards of concrete is never a 1 man job. I called around, and Steve was not only the first one there, but really on top of things. Within an hour we had hashed out a good plan and an excellent price. Two days later his guys arrived early (!!) with everything as planned. They double checked all the levels (a major detail that most contractors don't check, and won't show up until the next big rain), and then whipped out 1000+ linear feet of rebar in a few hours (!!) - perfectly on center and the most professional job I have seen yet. They then fixed up my rebar for my building foundation, and finished off the parts that were too tough for me (part lack of tools, part not enough skill) with such precision that it looked like it belonged in a commercial highrise and not a residential backyard workshop. The next day 4 of his top finishers arrived almost an hour before the truck did, and we pumped all 15 yards perfectly. Steve had arranged the pumpers, and they did their jobs perfectly. Between the 6 of them they had everything pumped and placed within a few hours, and the finishers started with their main work. By 2pm everything was done, and it looked absolutely amazing. Not only was the workshop floor so smooth and flawless that I could see my reflection (literally), but the patio and walkways look awesome. A+ work for a great price. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Mariano is very flexible and easy to work with. He built a custom iron door that looks really good…read moreand came back multiple times to ensure we were happy with it.

Mariano might take longer than you anticipate, but it will be worth the wait. We are thrilled with…read morehis work! He is an artist and a craftsman. He is not simply installing off-the-rack gates, but designs them and crafts them carefully. He's also very skillful at installation. He understands electrical work and installation engineering. We looked around quite a bit and stuck with Mariano due to his quality. It was worth it.

We've worked with CLM Excavating twice now--first for a retaining wall and later for backyard…read morehardscape--and I couldn't recommend them more highly. From start to finish, Cris and Karina were fantastic partners: professional, communicative, and always on time. The quality of their work speaks for itself. When our retaining wall was inspected by the city, the inspector was so impressed that he actually asked for CLM's business card. I can't think of a better endorsement than that! If you're looking for high-quality concrete work done right, CLM is the team to call. A+ service, excellent craftsmanship, and people you can trust. 100% would recommend.

This guy came into my rental property to do yard work and was the most disrespectful aggressive…read moreperson I've ever encountered. I'm having a legal problem with our slumlord and asked the guy politely to keep his work away from my rental unit and he aggressively attacked me verbally, making my family feel threatened. STEER CLEAR OF THIS BUSINESS!