Oscar came last week to survey my fence and provide the estimate. We scheduled for this morning at…read more9am. He arrived promptly on time and got to work washing my fence line. My fence looks much better than before, lightened up considerably and ready for a new coat of stain /seal. I am looking forward to healing from my broken arm so I can move all of the stuff away from the exterior of my home and have him back to wash the house, windows, etc. Thank you Oscar! Professional, courteous, and excellent work. What else can you ask for. 10/10 recommend.

Great communication! Trash cans couldn't be cleaner and patio ready for our family gathering!read more

We are super happy with the work that FJ Construction did for us. We needed tile work and drywall…read moreremoval/repair/painting while replacing fixtures and plumbing in our two bathrooms. Franklin and his team did beautiful tile work for us, very professional tile installation and careful matching of the grout color in both bathrooms. They regrouted and caulked areas that needed it, leaving our bathrooms looking so much better. Drywall work was cleanly done and texturing matched our original finish flawlessly. Dust control and cleanup of work areas was careful and considerate. Quality work done for a fair price, easy to schedule, with close supervision of work by Franklin. Highly recommended.

We had an excellent experience working with Franklin and his team when we purchased our first house…read morein June of 2023. FJ Construction offered us the best value, on the fastest schedule, and they did spectacular work. FJ Construction never inflated the scope of work, charged us excess fees, or tasked more people than a job needed. Keep in mind, every project runs into problems when plans meet reality. With FJ, there was always a solution -- along with a patient explanation, and a clear-cut breakdown of the costs. In the end, we were in-budget, on-schedule, and we could not be happier with the results. Not only that, but Franklin was always helpful: we got tips on where to buy grout, and how to do smaller jobs for ourselves. --- Detailed breakdown of work We had quite a list of improvements we wanted to make: - continuation of existing fence to fully enclose the yard - installation of a new door between two parts of the house that were connected by an extra-thick wall - removal of 2 security doors and replacement of 2 existing exterior-facing doors - moving an interior wall (which we opted not to do) Franklin quickly impressed us early on to earn the job. As first-time homebuyers, it was refreshing to speak with a contractor who would (and could) educate us and explain things -- such as pointing out stud patterns in the ceiling that likely suggested a wall was load-bearing. Other contractors would just wave their hands and give outrageous estimates with no explanation of their process. FJ, by comparison, showed an incredible attention to detail, always took measurements and explained what they would do, and patiently outlined every work item and expense before they did it. FJ Construction started work almost immediately. At every step, Franklin would call me over and double-check the work, explaining any tradeoffs that came up in the process. When the fencing didn't line up perfectly during early measurements, he explained why and offered us solutions. When the hallways on either side of a wall didn't line up, Franklin explained our options -- and helped us to frame our off-center door so that it would still look good. When our new exterior doors had thresholds that were too shallow, Franklin retrofitted the old thresholds by cutting and affixing them to the new ones. When we wanted our fence gate moved, Franklin explained to us the liability we might face if it opened the wrong way and tripped a delivery person. Throughout, FJ continually impressed us with thoughtful consideration, thorough explanations, and creative problem-solving. They never left out any details: they cleaned up after themselves, they finished and painted everything so that it matched perfectly, they followed up on their estimates and timelines constantly to keep us informed. I cannot recommend FJ Construction strongly enough. Give them a chance! You won't regret it.

Early this year, we purchased a short-sale house and was looking for a general contractor to…read morecompletely renovate the house end to end so I could rent it out. We had interviewed several contractors and wanted to give up until we met Ben - I knew within a few minutes he was the right guy for the job. Ben and his team are professionals. The contract is one of the more detailed that I have seen, permits are taken care of for you, no hassles with the city inspections, crew showed up when they said they would be, work and material is above standard. Ben is also very good at design and paint colors. He offered a number of suggestions to make the house more modern and higher-end. I must admit, we got lucky when we met Ben as the final product is a wow. I would highly recommend Ben for your project needs!

We had an undetected water leak in a difficult to access area. By the time we became aware of it,…read morethe resulting dry rot had compromised a 14' structural beam, several floor joists and other wood elements. While not a huge job, it was challenging. I contacted Benjamin Construction and was impressed by their response in several ways. 1. Benjamin responded to my initial inquiry quickly. 2. Within a few days, Benjamin came by the house to look over the problem. The communication was good and he was quick to respond to questions. A contract soon followed. 3. The work commenced within a couple of weeks. It would have been sooner, but the unusually wet May and as the work was being approached from the exterior, we lost a week. (Work included the removal of part of a deck.) 4. Once started, the work progressed continuously and with good workmanship. When the inevitable unexpected arose, Benjamin identified alternatives so that we could manage the work scope. Benjamin also had to drive some distance to find a match for our 30+ year old siding. To complete the job by the target date, the carpenter worked extra hours and cleaned up the site well before leaving. Benjamin Construction met all my expectations on this project, good communications, good craftsmanship, overcoming unexpected obstacles, and going the extra mile to meet the schedule target. I especially appreciated the focused effort, even though it was not a huge project.

Darren Pettibone did a phenomenal job replacing all the drywall and mud with perfect texturing…read moreafter we suffered a major water problem. He was fabulous. I'm trying to get a hold of him now to do more repair so please, if you have his current contact info, let me know (415-425-6300)

Darren and his crew were exceptional.They were all nice polite and respectful. they were on time…read moreand did a fabulous job putting in my new chain link fence. I highly recommend them. caz

We have only the highest of praise, and can confidently recommend Farallon Construction for any…read moreconstruction or remodel project. Mark and his crew completed a very extensive high end remodel of our 1894 Victorian house in San Francisco. The project was well managed, the team kept us very involved throughout the process, and we had no surprises. The project scope included steel structural and foundation work, extensive framing work, complete kitchen and bath remodel, hardwood floor installation, level 5 wall and ceiling re-plastering, as well as a complete re-do of our front entryway. Every detail was completed with meticulous care, from the perfection of the framing down to the tiniest detail on finished carpentry. Whenever guests see the house for the first time they are amazed at the quality of the work. We have been living in the finished space for over a year and are still amazed every time we step back and take it all in. We can not recommend Farallon highly enough. Happy to provide more detailed references to anyone interested.

Three months ago my husband wrote a rave about how Farallon was handling to…read morerenovation-deconstruction and reconstruction of the house next door. While the noise, mess and street blockage has been a thorough pain Farallon has done everything possible to keep us calm and safe. If you use Farallon make sure that Keith Schemmel is your project manager. He worries about me and has helped mitigate my discomfort at every opportunity. He has offered help and payment having minor floor and painting done in our home that resulted from the work next door. His company had work done without any negotiation as to price. We could not expect a more honorable relationship. I wanted to add this comment as a prologue to my husband's comment three months ago to assure any interested party that the promise has been fulfilled.

Jay & his colleague did a phenomenal job cleaning my roof & front of the driveway and backyard…read moreconcrete. They were on time & very cleaned after. In addition, they helped me move heavy tiles and clean them as well. I am extremely satisfied. Much appreciated.

We received a notice of cancellation from our insurance company due to moss on our roof. We…read moredecided to get the riff cleaned and while we were at it, the gutters and windows as well. We called JNS because they had excellent reviews and Jay responded immediately, and gave a fair quote for the whole job and he was available to do the work within a week. The team arrived on time the day of cleaning, were incredibly courteous, very tidy, and efficient. They took before and after pics of the roof, and the roof looked amazing!!! The next day we realized they had not cleaned the tracks on the windows and there were many smudges and streaks on the largest windows and sliding doors. We contacted Jay and he was again, very responsive, realized he should have asked if we wanted the tracks cleaned because he charges more to do them, but he offered to come back and do them for half the price, and take care of the smeared windows too. They cleaned the tracks relatively well (they're old windows, so we weren't expecting a miracle), but the next morning when the sun shined through those big windows again, we just realized they're not great at cleaning windows. So bottom line, we'll find someone else to clean our windows going forward, but we highly recommend them for roof and gutter cleaning. Note: Our insurance company renewed our policy!

Carlos and his crew are super professional and easy to work with. I have worked with him many times…read morein the past and I would highly recommend him to anyone. You really can't go wrong with Carlos. He is honest, affordable and is creative.

Carlos and his team helped me complete a beautiful remodel of my one bedroom condo during a very…read moredifficult time, the height of the Covid pandemic. He was budget and time conscious. Thanks Carlos!

I've used Marco and his team twice now for two very different jobs…read more When our gutters were not functioning he came and evaluated the situation, gave a fair estimate and was able to complete the job in a matter of days. The next time I called I had an unusual request - my stainless railings were tarnishing and looking really bad. I had found an application to clean them but the work required ladders and we were not up to the challenging task. Marco researched the product, how to apply it and came out to do the job with two other crew members. They were done in 3 hours and the results were unbelievable! Marco is a stand up guy who I will be using every time I can because quality and integrity like his are hard to find! Thanks Marco!!

Two years after major deck repair by BAM: the deck is just…read morefine with no problems. Had BAM return to restain the deck and deck furniture, and repair two of the wood gates in back yard. Same quality work. BAM has considerable carpentry skills when it comes to decks and fences. Don't know why it is not listed among services offered.