You can't find a better company (and family) to work with! We went from tile, wood, carpet and…read morelaminate to waterproof laminate that is perfect for our home! Dwayne was so patient with us, even when we added additional sqft in the middle of the job! It was done carefully and looks amazing. I would highly recommend them!

Needed new carpet after 15 years of cats, dogs and wear and tear. Knew just who to call. Dwayne and…read morehis office gal were fantastic throughout, answering our questions and helping us find jus the right product. Installation was a thing, but Dana and the crew did a great job and helped us with furniture moving etc. all in all a great experience!

We've had a great experience working with Mike Pourzand of Gehl Design / Build…read more Our original project was to replace a dilapidated shed in the backyard of our North Berkeley home with.a completely new structure having an identical footprint. Mike was very attentive and responsive to our objectives, and he developed a number of innovative and cost-effective design ideas to address our needs. We were often impressed by the way Mike's design ideas built on his extensive engineering and construction knowledge -- and vice versa. We also appreciated his efforts to anticipate and navigate city permitting requirements. Based on our very positive experience during the design phase, we elected to engage Gehl Design /Build to oversee the construction of the new shed, as well as to design and manage several additional projects (including a new and expanded driveway, new fences and gates). As part of this second phase, Mike identified and secured bids from qualified contractors he had vetted and worked with previously. His recommendation -- which we ended up going with -- proved excellent. On several occasions, Mike helped explain elements of our plans with our neighbors. He was very respectful and straightforward in his approach, helping to secure their support and goodwill. What made us feel that we were in excellent hands with Gehl Design / Build was not only Mike's extensive experience and his impressive knowledge and skill set. His dedication, patience, responsiveness, and integrity are all exemplary -- and made working with him a true pleasure.

The guys at Gehl design team helped design, build and implement a 300 sq ft design Artist studio…read morespace from start to finish, as well as build a small detached storage shed, that also looked contemporary in design. Mike and his team helped with every aspect of this project, from initial brainstorming, conception and design, to implementation -- I can't recommend them enough!!

I love this dea! She has serious style and personality. She is extremely talented, kind, thoughtful…read moreand professional. She helped us with the daunting task of picking the perfect colors for the interior of our house. She meticulously went through each room and picked up on so many tiny details that we never would have thought of, which made all the difference. Also, helped us to decide to paint over all the original wood (doors, moldings, etc) in our 1920's French Normandy house... not something we took lightly. The effect is stunning and has given us an entirely new and contemporary look, which everyone who enters the house comments on. And most importantly we absolutely love!

Anna is a very talented designer, and also very patient with those of us who are clueless! She was…read moreamazingly helpful with color selection, recognizing things that never occurred to me and helping us to creat spaces with symmetry and flow. She helped make my remodel even more worth it! I look forward to working with her again.

I always like to deal with local businesses. When time came to replace my kitchen floor, I…read morecontacted Granada Floors. Mona suggested waterproof flooring matching kitchen cabinets and counter tops. She came to the house to take measurements and I got a proposal next day. After 2 days of work my kitchen looks upscale. They also replaced my kitchen door. I will recommend Granada Floors to anybody.

We came here over a recent weekend and I had a photo of a Shaw flooring that I liked. The manager…read morewas nice enough to find a matching color but they didn't carry the Shaw brand. The manager said all the flooring was just as good but unfortunately this doesn't actually give us comparable facts (veneer thickness, overall thickness of flooring, etc.). My feeling is that the brands here are limited. I looked up a brand of flooring they recommended and it was a lower end brand probably made in China. That may be just fine but I am also weary about off-gassing. Where the product is made and where the materials come from does matter to me. I'm currently looking at online venders where products come from Sweden that actually end up being similarly priced with very little off-gassing and is sustainable. I found some good contractors off Angi online and will be overseeing the project myself. While the quote given to me was reasonable (9500) for the first floor of my home, I would feel more comfortable having more choices in the material that I walk on and breath in everyday.

Thanks to Luther, we found our dream home…read more We had been looking in the east bay for quite some time, with no luck. Our first encounter with buying a home in Point Richmond (Luther helped us then) back in 2015 but the deal fell through because the seller got cold feet. Over the months Luther stayed in touch and we would keep an eye on "The Point" (the cutest little community!) and Luther was kind, interested, asked questions, and kept us informed without over doing it. Finally, a lovely house with a magnificent view became available and Luther (who grew up in Point Richmond, BTW.) helped us and the seller come to an agreement with so little stress and anxiety we could hardly believe it. Here's the thing: Luther Martin is a super conscientious, empathetic and thoughtful person. He's generous with his time, he sweats the details and he knows this neighborhood like no other realtor. (In fact, he is a local and lives here in town!) I would absolutely recommend the Point Realty team. (Karen is his partner, also always eager to help.) Local little businesses like this are such a treasure. They know the neighborhood, they live and shop locally, they are invested in the town's well being and they care deeply for the people they represent, whether you end up doing business with them or not.

Awful experience with Karen Kittle. I was selling a home at the end of an amicable divorce and, in…read morean effort to remain neutral, agreed to the third party recommended Point Realty. Karen was minimally helpful in preparing our home for sale and marketing was subpar. We got one bad offer with her that she encouraged us to take. I firmly believe the time wasted with this brokerage cost us. We were fortunate to work with a skilled agent afterward that brought us an above asking offer, but the market had cooled from the first listing. I (and our agent) believe we would have had much more excitement if it was initially prepared and presented by the right agent. I was so irritated by the entire experience it's taken literal years to write this review. My relationship with Karen ended when I had to request letterS(!!) from my real estate attorney to demand release from our listing agreement. My attorney agreed the conduct I described was at best lazy and at worst unethical. Normally I'd speak to an agent's broker with this kind of behavior, but Karen is the broker and seems quite entitled about it. They didn't make much effort to improve on our complaints and instead were defensive about everything. You really want to force unhappy clients to continue working with you? And then enforce a fee provision? Are you unaware your industry is supported by referrals? I do not understand what they hoped to gain in that nightmare. Thankfully we were eventually let out of the listing agreement and were able to move on. That's all we wanted - to go our separate ways. Greed is a poor business plan. Some of our complaints: As first time sellers no longer living together or in the home we had specifically requested help in preparing the home for sale. We were told they could help but were very disappointed in what was actually provided (small list of names or numbers, vendors that were not timely). We requested help with staging and it was never done - no staging at all. I in particular felt frequently left out of the loop on the sale process and am sure we either were not a priority client or that the agents were lazy. For example, Karen asked my ex (though not me) if someone could host an open house in her place - it wasn't even another agent, but someone fully unlicensed and not in the industry. I think they wrongly believed the Pt Richmond small town market is cornered by a couple small teams, but I promise that's changing. In contrast, our following agent essentially project managed some minor improvements we had wanted Karen's help with (asked for but did not receive) that made a huge difference. Marketing was beautiful, with professional looking photos and not quick phone shots. It was a night and day experience. Plenty of better agents that will be more attentive to your home and actually work to get you the best price, not just shuffle paperwork.

Worked w Maria and Annie on my kitchen remodel in Kensington-they had a new cabinet that I loved…read moreand found a quartz that complimented it for counter and backsplash-worked on design layout w them, had them install cabinets and counters and backsplash -3 days all on schedule and absolutely love the products and end result! and it came in on budget!

Don't waste your money! Go to Granite Expo…read more For the owner of United Granite to install this chipped counter top caused by a blunt blade shows carelessness and incompetency

interviewed six painting companies before choosing J.J. Enciso Painting & Restoration, and from the…read moremoment I met Pepe, I knew I had found the right company. His pricing was fair, and he is genuinely one of the nicest people you'll meet. I have only positive things to say about the entire experience. The preparation work was extensive, and the crew was incredibly thorough. They took great care to protect the property, kept everything clean, and maintained a very organized job site throughout the project. Everything was completed exactly according to the timeline and pricing outlined in the contract, with no surprises along the way. Most importantly, the house looks absolutely amazing. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend J.J. Enciso Painting & Restoration to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and skilled painting company.

This review is written on behalf of both myself and my mother, Teresa, who was the homeowner and…read moreprimary client for this project. We would like to give our highest recommendation to Mr. José Enciso, affectionately known as "Pepe," and his wonderful team at J.J. Enciso Painting & Restoration. My mother spent more than a year searching for the right painter to take on her home renovation project. She wanted someone who was not only experienced and talented, but also professional, trustworthy, patient, respectful, and attentive to every detail. When Mr. José was finally recommended to us, it became clear from the very first visit that we had found the right person. When Mr. José came to discuss the project, he took the time to explain his experience, his approach, and the quality of work his company provides. We immediately noticed the professionalism, respect, consideration, and patience that he and his team brought with them. He also offered creative ideas for the home that my mother absolutely loved. My mother is a perfectionist and often has many specific details and ideas in mind. With Mr. José, the entire process became so much easier. She always felt comfortable expressing exactly what she wanted because he listened carefully, understood her vision, and addressed every concern with patience and respect. He made her feel that her home and her project genuinely mattered to him. We were also deeply impressed by the knowledge, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that Mr. José brings to his work. He had the opportunity to learn from an excellent master craftsman from Germany, and the precision, discipline, craftsmanship, and extraordinary attention to detail from that experience are clearly reflected in the way he and his entire team work. One moment from the very first day of the project especially stayed with us. Mr. Pepe asked his team how they felt about beginning this new project and transforming my mother's home. They responded that they were happy and excited to be there and to help make her vision a reality. Then the entire team applauded. That moment genuinely touched my mother's heart. You could feel the positive energy, enthusiasm, unity, and pride this team brings to their work. It was something very special and something we will always remember. We are extremely happy and grateful to Mr. José Enciso and his entire team. They transformed not only my mother's house, but also what could have been a stressful renovation process into an enjoyable, positive, and memorable experience. For all of these reasons, both my mother and I give Mr. José "Pepe" Enciso and his team our highest recommendation without hesitation. Based on our experience, they are truly one of the finest painting companies in the Bay Area. Thank you, Mr. Pepe, for your dedication, patience, professionalism, craftsmanship, and for bringing my mother's vision for her home to life. We are sincerely grateful for everything you and your team did. With our highest recommendation and appreciation, Teresa and her son

Before starting our kitchen/dining remodel, we spoke with several architects and build/design firms…read moreand picked Carrie because she has a GREAT sense of style and really listened to what we wanted in our home. She pretty much nailed everything we wanted and made the whole remodeling process much easier. In fact, the only argument my husband and I had about the remodel was over the color of our bar stools (and that's because Carrie wasn't with us at the furniture store)! :-P Because she listened and quickly picked up on our aesthetic, she provided us with options that we really liked and helped us make decisions quickly and smoothly. She has a lot of industry contacts and really helped us navigate through what could have been a very rough road. We love our new kitchen and we love Carrie! Carrie has done some really cool projects all around the Bay area, so if you are lucky enough to get her (note, she can get pretty busy because, yes, she's that good), I highly recommend snatching her up!

I worked with Larson Shores, and specifically with Josh Larson on my restaurant design. He has an…read moreimpeccable eye and excels at currating choices so that you feel like you are involved in the design process while maintaining the integrity (and budget!) of your project. Top quality work, highly recommend.