GS Design and Build upgraded my bathroom in place and gave it a huge uplift! This is my second time using them in a span of a year and they have remained consistent in their quality of work and sense of ownership. I reached out to Gherson about this once i got some initial quotes from other contractors as many were selling their vision to me at a cost that was not effective to me. Gherson worked with me to understand my situation and helped find solutions that ensured this was done to city code. The crew was always on time and working extra hours to keep the project on schedule. I will highly recommend GS Design and build if you are looking for hassle free upgrades to your home! read more

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We hired Geri and his team to implement our plan for a double bathroom remodel. Both baths were stripped to the studs, non-load-bearing walls moved, windows resized, and all-new everything installed. This included replacing a cast-iron tub with another cast-iron tub, adding an electrical subpanel, replacing stucco, moving an attic vent fan, a copper repipe, and the usual tile, fixtures, vanities, etc. Geri's team did an excellent job, and our bathrooms turned out as close to perfect as anyone could reasonably expect. The work was done on time (plus extensions for unforeseeable delays, namely discovering the need for the repipe), and Geri's guys were dedicated and showed up on time and stayed late every single day of the project. Geri himself checked in regularly - every other day on average - and asked us constantly if we needed anything. He was very responsive to calls and texts, and always followed through on his promises. We chose Geri over two other bids largely because Geri was the only one enthusiastic about accommodating our request to do the bathrooms in sequence so that we could stay in the house. As Geri says, often, "it's no problem!" Some other positives: Geri personally handled all of the permitting process, including scheduling and attending all inspections. Having dealt with San Jose permitting before, I can say this is a very valuable service. The team was very cleanliness-minded: They covered every non-work area to prevent dust from migrating, covered their traffic areas with taped-down paper, and cleaned up all debris, even sweeping nightly before leaving. A few considerations (not criticism!) to keep in mind: The foreman and craftsmen on our project were all great, hard-working, and skilled, but as the customer you need to make sure your desires are known to Geri and/or the team. Don't just assume they can read your mind. Geri required us to purchase our own finish materials before the project start date, which is fairly standard and was part of our contract, explained clearly up-front. He provided assistance with choosing sizes, quantities, etc., and pointed us to places to get good deals, but be prepared for a lot of leg-work! We would not hesitate to hire GS Design and Build again for any future remodeling work, and we do not hesitate to recommend him to our friends and neighbors. Thanks Geri! read more

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We just got ADU done with Geri and the team. They did a phenomenal job and also felt very efficient. They clean basura as and when the work kept finishing. They also made sure our washer and dryer was available throughout the construction as it was in Garage which got converted to ADU. This was a big thing for us too. We really liked his workers also Chilo and Santiago. Very sweet and hardworking people. Geri did find ways to save money wherever possible . Also suggestion related to width of peninsula was very helpful. Also he is very detail oriented. He worked with City inspectors and all of inspections passed. As usual any work needed to be done, make sure it's in the contract. Like any other contractors, there will be extra charges for the work not in the contract. Overall his price is fair, they will do a job to the perfection. read more

REMODEL: Geri and his team remodeled 3 bathrooms in my house. He and his team were accommodating to my wants and preferences. The pricing was reasonable too especially for the final product I ended up with. He gives you a scope of work that details exactly what the project includes. He also knows all the good places in the Bay Area to shop for supplies. NO MORE GROUT! YAY!: I have a dislike for grout because it's hard to clean and in my opinion not sanitary. I had grout on the flooring tile I've been wanting to get rid of. Geri recommended flooring without grout that's easy to clean and walls in my showers without grout too, which makes me soooo happy not to ever need to clean grout ever again! He even saved me money in labor because the shower walls and floors were way less labor time rather than placing tiles one by one. CLEAN: His team lays down tarp on the floors in the home to make sure they don't ruin your carpets. They were also careful to wear masks the entire time they were working for COVID safety. OVERALL: I recommend Geri and his team. He is responsive promptly with phone calls and or text. His accent might be hard to understand sometimes, but we had a good laugh about some of the word mix-ups. read more

GS Design and Build - Got rid of my tiled grout floors, the old vanity, old counter, and old shower. Love my new shower walls & soap dish. Shower drain is linear - General Contractors Near Me - Campbell , California

We had an excellent experience with Gershon for our extensive kitchen renovation. This included demolition of our existing kitchen and dining room, raising the ceiling and changing the roofline, and installing new windows, sliding glass door, cabinets, appliances, countertops, tile, lights, etc. The work was done on time, with high quality, and at a competitive price. The resulting kitchen and dining room are absolutely beautiful! Workers showed up every day and worked the full day. Gershon always answered the phone when I called, or else promptly called back. Gershon quickly and happily addressed problems as they came up. In any major construction project, minor problems are inevitable, and Gershon and his crew had a great approach to solving them. They also accommodated our many requests, which enabled us to live in the house during construction. I highly, highly recommend. read more

We used GS Design and Build for remodel of 3 bathrooms (complete teardown and master standalone tub/slab work), kitchen (new island/new counters/refinished cabinets), recessed lighting throughout the house and hardwood flooring. Geri and his team were very professional and driven to achieve the best quality and timelines for the project. Based on what we saw we were very confident (time/$ wise) to increase the scope to add in more projects. Geri took care of all home inspection items. We were able to get the whole project completed in 3 months (including Thanksgiving/Christmas breaks) with all the additional scope. I highly recommend Geri and team because of their knowledge, integrity and quality/pride in work. You can't go wrong with them! read more

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Summer of 2024 we wanted to add a bedroom and a bathroom to our house and contracted the work to "GS Design and Build", who quoted a reasonable price and fast build schedule that suited our budget and time. We were provided with professional design of new addition from a competent architect and GS design handled all liaison with the city for necessary permit. Even when we asked a change in plan to include relocation of an existing bathroom GS handled the plan revision with the architect and arranged for a speedy approval from the City to adhere to the original build schedule. During signing of contract, GS provided proof of insurance, licensing and a clear payment schedule for each stage of the project upon successful completion of and passing city inspection. Geri, the owner of GS is gifted with excellent time management skills ordering services like dump trucks during excavation / demolition or arranging cement mixers during foundation work just in time with immaculate accuracy with minimum disturbance to our daily life and of our neighbors'. GS has a workforce who followed excellent work ethics, arrived on time, maintained schedule and kept the work site tidy with minimal intrusion in the existing section of the house where we could live peacefully without vacating for the entire length of the project. We could see the fast progression of the project and so did the neighbors who appreciated the speed at which it was getting done and enquired about who the Builder was. At the end of the project, we are very happy with the outcome and would highly recommend GS to anyone who is looking for speedy implementation of any addition or remodeling project at a reasonable price. read more

Usually I don't write reviews this long - but as these are usually not small decisions, I figured a longer review couldn't hurt! The short - highly recommend! Introduction & Background When looking for a contractor in a high demand market it is hard to find someone with integrity, that is affordable, and will complete the job on time and on budget. Fortunately, GS Design was all of this and more. We found GS Design and Build (Geri) on nextdoor. One of the neighbors posted Geri's contact information, so we gave him a call and oh boy were we glad that we did. We briefly explained what we were looking to do for our project and Geri stopped by the next day to take a look and provide us with an estimate. Geri's attention to detail and pride in his business were apparent from the first meeting. He asked several clarifying questions to make sure he understood what we wanted and all our questions were answered quickly by someone who clearly knows the business and what to watch out for. This was particularly important for us, as managing expectations is a key part of the process so everyone is on the same page. The turnaround time on the quote was prompt and detailed. Geri also gave us the opportunity to view an in-process project that was using similar materials to the ones we selected and even got to meet a member of the team that would be working on our house. This was a very nice touch and helped in our decision-making process since we could see the quality of the work. We spoke with several other potential contractors throughout our search and GS Design was clearly the best choice. Scope of Work We used GS Design and Build to update a standard size full bathroom (no plumbing/electric movement) and to transform a half bath into a full bath, moving plumbing/electric, redoing floors, adding baseboards, and adding in both a closet and a new pantry where the old bathroom used to be. We also added a ceiling to our basement with full insulation. We had received a quote from another contractor that was also recommended on nextdoor which didn't even come close to Geri's in terms of price and understanding of what we wanted to do. Geri's quote included all raw materials and the vinyl flooring we were putting in. Our agreement was to purchase all fixtures, which was great, because we could choose exactly what we wanted and price shop for the best deal. Before buying the shower base we confirmed that those items would fit/ were the right size, etc. Geri helped with pick up of large items like closet doors, and his team helped unload heavy items like stone slabs for the shower and store them until they were ready for use. Preparation & Project Execution Geri asked when we wanted to start, and we gave a date, thinking it would likely be later due to the high demand. We were pleasantly surprised that Geri was able to accommodate us without any issue. When the date came Geri was ready with his team. Demo was quick and the team cleaned up everything as if it never even happened. This would continue throughout the project and Geri and team were great about cleaning up at the end of each day and making us feel that they both cared and took pride in what they were doing. During demo and construction floors and hallways were covered along with furniture and any other surface areas or walls that were not being touched. This really helped us feel like we had our space back at the end of each day. Every day during the project Geri stopped by in the morning to let us know what was going to be done that day. He also stopped by for a progress check several times a day and came back at the end of the day for a detailed walkthrough where he showed us what was done and what still needed to be completed. He always asked for what we thought - if there was anything else and to let us know if we saw something we did not like/needed touchup. This was huge for us, as it showed our satisfaction with the final result was what mattered. During the project we had a few scope additions, which he priced, and we paid for toward the end. He was very flexible on these changes and was clear about any additional costs, so we knew what to expect. There were no surprises, which was wonderful. Additionally, there was a day where PGE had to shut down the power to our block. Geri was able to accommodate by bringing a generator so his team could keep working. They never missed a beat. I cannot overstate how nice Geri and his team are on a personal level. It never felt like we had strangers in our house. It felt like we had friends stopping by each day. The end result was excellent and we could not be any happier with how things turned out (see pictures). We would recommend Geri and his team to anyone in the area! read more

I had a great experience with them. They did a kitchen remodel that I love! I got estimates from multiple companies, but theirs was the most reasonable. Plus, they seem organized with paperwork and gave me a breakdown of what I was paying for. The contract clearly listed the work to be done. Other companies gave me a vague verbal estimate with nothing written that I could refer to even after I asked for a breakdown. Geri was the contractor. Geri and his guys got the job done. Listen to what he says because he has many years of experience. I always wanted a bright white kitchen instead of the dark and dingy kitchen I moved into. I got my wish! Thank you GS!! read more

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G did a great job remodeling my kitchen. The cabinets were outdated and badly needed replacing. He suggested white shaker cabinets to brighten up the kitchen and make it look bigger. I am very happy with his design. He even helped me choose materials because I sure don't know anything about construction! He and his team were easy to work with. Remodeling can be stressful but G made jokes along the way and his team made the process fun. I want to book them next summer to remodel my master bathroom. read more

Gershon and his crew remodeled a bathroom and did miscellaneous repair work around the house (dry rot fix, replace door etc.) for us. Gershon listened to our needs, scoped out the work and gave us a reasonable estimate of schedule and cost. He also recommended some stores for us to pick items like floor, shower panels, etc. . His crew always showed up on time, worked hard, kept the place clean with tarps and plastic sheets and cleaned up at the end of each day.Gershon responds promptly to questions via phone or texts, and checks on the work almost on a daily basis. We are quite happy with the way the project was completed and will definitely consider him for other projects in the future. read more

We hired Geri to remodel our bathroom, extend the bathroom and build two closets. Geri and his team did a great job in all of the projects. They were kind, punctial, reliable, and worked very hard until it was fully completed. Geri was very easy to get a hold of to discuss the project and gave good guidance on how to stay in budget. We also really enjoyed his team. Rigo was clean, communacative, and so sweet to my children during the months of the project. We are very happy with the result and would highly reccomend! read more

Just got my home addition done! GS design helped us build a new bathroom and a new master bed in new construction. Everything was fully licensed and Geri managed everything at his end. I found Geri on Nextdoor and was nervous before signing him up but to my surprise, I couldn't have asked for more! He has a lovely team of people who specialize in what they do. Geri cared for me and made sure I am satisfied at each step. He gave me a good run down of what he plans to do in the coming week which was very satisfying. Geri's rates were also very competitive and he was reasonable when the work order changed. What I liked about Geri a lot is also that his interior designing skills are also very strong so he guided us when the size of the window was off or in making lovely choices of the flooring. You can trust Geri blindly and go with him. You will not regret it. Thanks Geri, for all the great work. read more

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Geri and his workers are extremely competent. They did the job of a room addition in a short amount of time. They gave the best price. Punctual every day and cleaned up after themselves each day they worked. I would definitely recommend them for any work you need. read more

We hired GS Design and Build at the end of 2022 for 3 bathrooms (two smaller and one master) and were very pleased with how the projects turned out. Geri and Benito and his crew did great work to help us accomplish the vision we had for the bathrooms, and to stagger construction so we always had one working bathroom. They are very knowledgeable on construction, materials, and the building permit process, and consistently gave recommendations on how to find materials at a reasonable price. They were very open to our feedback and made sure to quickly make fixes if there was a problem. They finished within the timelines expected and we are very happy with the final products. read more

I'm met Geri a few years back when he worked for another contractor company. He helped me remodel my kitchen last year during the pandemic. I was so grateful he's still in the Bay Area and had the same phone number. I was pleased to hear he had started his own company with his own team. He did some remodeling in my kitchen in my house that made a big difference in the space and look. I appreciated how he listened to my individual needs and was able to work with my budget. He also was safe and followed protocol with COVID 19 restrictions .The price we agreed on was respected and there were no changes or surprises. My colleagues have told me horrible stories from other contractors that were dishonest. I am thankful I know Geri to be consistent, informed and an insightful contractor. I'm happy for him and his new company . I will continue to refer him to others. Thanks Geri! read more

I called on Geri @ GS Design again to do flooring in a bedroom and a bathroom. Turned out the bathroom flooring had many repairs over the years and Rigo had to remove at least 3 layers of wood that had been wet for years (!) and a foot of drywall all around. Also, Rigo went under the house to bring the piping where it should have been. Rigo and Geri repaired the floor and properly, re installed the commode and vanity, Geri went to get the current wall paint matched and today you can't tell there was anything done. The flooring in her bedroom looks awesome and naturally streams into the bathroom. Again, I'm very satisfied with GS Design. What sticks in my mind is what Geri said: "GOD Bless your Mom, she's been breathing this in for years". Indeed, GOD bless her and GS Design! read more

Found Geri on Nextdoor from a neighbor who was raving about how good he was We called him as we were researching for contractors, and we found he was the most thorough during the estimating appointment. It also helped that his pricing was the most reasonable. Geri provided a written quote w/detailed scope of work, written contract at project start, and signed off "paid in full" at the end of the project. Scope of work: Texture walls and ceilings Install recessed lights Install engineered hardwood flooring w/baseboards Preparation and Project Execution: Jose and Rigo were very personable and respectful of our home. Always asked our opinion on how we wanted something done and provided their advice The team arrived promptly each morning and cleaned everyday before leaving job site Geri came by every day to explain the day's work, check quality, and bring materials Above and Beyond: Fixed various small things around our house that were not a part of the quoted scope Never felt rushed and allowed for an extra 2 days of finishing touches and misc. fixes Summary: Geri and his team did a great job and I would definitely recommend him to friends and family. read more

Though we ended up not choosing Geri, he is very knowledgeable and you can tell that he is a man of his word. All the best to you Geri and company! Another time! read more

For those of you looking to remodel a kitchen, bathroom, deck or?? but may not know exactly what you want or are reluctant to engage an unknown contractor because of previous bad experiences or fears of cost overrides or construction delays: look no further than GS Design and Build. Several years ago I took a leap of faith and contracted with GSDB to strengthen my deck and was very pleased with their work, cost and timeliness. I have subsequently engaged them to do not one, not two, not three, not four, but 5 additional renovations for my residence and rental properties: three kitchens, and two bathrooms. Since I did not use an architect and have minimal interior design talent I especially appreciated the counsel they provided on details of the renovation as well as where to find the appliances, fixtures and tiles needed for the projects. We encountered a few minor unanticipated problems but they were easily resolved without the fearful supplemental costs some of you may have encountered. Gerri, the general contractor, is to be trusted. Dennis , January 2021 read more