A simple Yelp review would not do justice for Mike and Theo and their team. I had the pleasure of hiring them to convert my deathtrap of a garage into a man cave/office for my husband this month. I am so glad I did. Working with them was a dream. They are all extremely friendly, responsive, hardworking, and knowledgeable of the work they were doing. They went above and beyond for this job, their attention to detail was impressive. You can tell they are passionate about their business because they didn't want to throw this job together, instead making sure extra details were added to really make it look great. They tore out old shelving and workbenches, added new outlets (inside and out) and upgraded lighting. Enclosed the rafters with sheetrock and insulation, and created a huge storage area with a trap door and ladder. Major repair work to the walls and then beautiful new flooring. We are absolutely thrilled with the work they did. They worked hard to get the job done in a timely manner and their pricing is very competitive. I can't recommend them enough, seriously. I look forward to working with them for the rest of the house (bathrooms, kitchen, expansion and beyond.) Look no further, these are the guys you want! read more

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These guys are awesome. Very reliable and did great work. I'd use them again if I still lived in the area.

A picture speaks a thousand words. This install was classified as unprofessional and a 2nd independent contractor who had to come in and fix this actually said "this looks like this was done by a 12 year old" I called/texted several times with my concerns and photos and was told 'that will not show when we're done'. I had a contractor come to assess and actually see if "it will not show when it was done" to which he said no not the way they were installed that they would definitely show. For example a nail was hammered in and though a cabinet so the blemish was showing on the side that is visible rather than hammered into the cabinet (see photo) some cabinets were too close together and the stove would not fit, also the cabinet was hung tilting from the wall and left a ¾ inch drop off where 2 cabinets joined, they were not on the same plane distance from counter to bottom of cabinet and the trim was a terrible mess with corners not joining and slanted. After this meeting I decided that I would not let the same people who did the job like this touch my cabinets again How could/should I trust them. I sent texts with photos to them and did not hear from them. Finally, I sent a desperate text that said listen 'if you don't want to finish the job please text me and let me know. I feel dissed and don't know what to do". They responded saying they were sorry but that things had 'exploded' that week and they were overwhelmed and that is why they had not responded" during the past 2 weeks and that they would never diss me ( even though they had). I had to pay a contractor to remove and reinstall the cabinets and trim. I asked them to refund me (or even partially refund me) the amount I was charged by the contractor who had to fix their mess and for the new trim pieces that I had to order because they basically destroyed the original ones due to their incompetent install. Flatly they said no" because it was a 'complete' installation which was what I paid for. "This was weird because in a different text they apologized for 'making a few mistakes'. Anyway, because of them this rental is still off the market weeks later. I am out the $4500 that Hartmann charged me and another $ for the contractor who had to remove and re-install correctly. Also, $$ for the extra month that this unit was not rentable due to this. read more

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Hartmann and Maginniss Construction did a fantastic job putting up my new deck. The crew gave our backyard a new look, they also helped to fix a lot of small problems along the way, many of them are free of charge. They worked very hard at all times and finished the job on schedule. They were courteous and always on time. They are very knowledgeable and give me lots of suggestion that I was not aware of. The Best thing is this professionalism comes with a very affordable price. This company will definitely be my go to construction company for my future home remodel work. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to remodel their home. They are definitely a 5 star company, and I hope to do business with them again in the near future! read more

TLDR; One sentence perfectly describes this company: They don't do complete work. They will leave many details unfinished. When you tell them about it, they will promise to finish everything at the end. They will give you a deadline they will never honor. Your project will drag for months. And when you are rightfully fed up and decide to fire them, they will demand full payment for partial work. Refuse paying them in full and they will put a Mechanics Lien on your property as you try to sell your home and completely cease communication. Do yourself a favor and hire someone else. We hired them for the following ($70,000 worth of work): Exterior paint + wood siding repairs Full kitchen remodel New deck build An exterior door we wanted to be changed into a window A window we wanted to be changed into a sliding glass door New stairs leading off of new sliding glass door Again this company does not do complete work. They will finish most of a task, leaving small but highly important details to the last minute, deadlines be damned. *All the things listed here we had to hire and pay a handyman last minute to finish. For example: They built the deck, but left the guard rails extremely wobbly. Upon closer inspection, the rails were not reinforced. Keep in mind this is a third floor deck. More than 10ft high. They built the stairs but put the guard rail post right in front of the door handle. This made the door unusable. They put in the new door and window but failed to put and trim around the new window and door. All windows and doors in the house had trim They remodeled the kitchen but Left out the backsplash Waited until the last minute (when the cabinets were already in) to paint, leaving very noticeable patches of un-painted wall space. They didn't seal the new tile they put in, leaving the new tile with a chalkboard look. Did not reapply window or door trim. Did not install the sink plumbing or put back any of the appliances Did not install the cabinet hardware or even the drill holes needed to install This is a general summary of issues we experienced with these people: The workers and owners (father Theo and son Mike) do not communicate well with clients, each other or anyone else. They do not take deadlines seriously and act as if a paid contract is a fun playground to hang out. Very early on communicated the urgency of this project as we were selling the house and they still did not take deadlines seriously. They lost one of our payments (cashier's check upon their request) and begged to have us reissue the money that they lost Wanted full pay for partial poorly done work They left trash such as drink containers, donut boxes etc. all the the house and did not properly clean up after themselves. They also left their tools long after the tools were needed. They ultimately resorted to petty tactics and completely stopped communicating with us when we tried to negotiate how much to pay them for the worth that they did complete. They did not think the handyman charged a fair price (we agreed) but it had to be done because we had no time left. We had all this work done because we were selling our house and during part of this time we were paying two mortgages (rent and house mortgage). No other contractor would even touch the work they did because it was so segmented and all over the place. An overpriced handyman was basically our only choice. Again do yourself a favor and hire anyone else but Hartman and MgGuinness Construction. read more

Over 5 years ago we contracted with Hartmann/Maginniss to add a new kitchen, master bath for my lovely wife,remodel my bath and enlarge our bedroom. Theo took over managing the project after I terminated the services of another gentleman. Theo picked up the mantle and I must say, things moved smoother, communication improved and changes were implemented quickly. His relationship with the City helped get inspectors out quicker. While no remodel/addition is without problems or issues, we found that dealing with Theo was much easier in getting things done. After all was done we all breathed a collective sigh and welcomed the beautiful additions and changes. My wife got her new wing bathroom/closet (hooray!) and our new kitchen is a wonder to all who visit. All we can say is, well done Theo and Mike. read more

Great experience from beginning to end! Theo and Mike are both masters of their craft and very helpful with suggestions. They came in at the middle of my project after a horrible experience, wasted time and money with another Contractor who ultimately abandoned the project. Hartmann and Maginniss construction came in and Corrected many mistakes that were made and finished my home remodel beyond my expectations. Thanks guys!! read more

We hired Hartmann and Maginniss Construction to do a large remodel of our rental home in Daly City. They did a FANTASTIC job and as with any construction job, there were many unexpected discoveries when we got into the demo. Despite those challenges, they stayed on budget. What I liked most about this father/son company was their communication and their extensive knowledge of construction. Additionally, they have an amazing breadth of contacts in other areas: garage door repair, gas inserts/fireplace designers, etc. These are not only the type of people who you would hire to work on a job at your house, but the kind of people you could have over for dinner as well. GREAT people. read more

I hired Hartmann & Maginniss Construction to give the front of my house a facelift by installing, stucco, ipe wood panels, and lighting to the front of my house. They abandoned the job and I did not complete the final installment - Now I know why. Although I expressed that I was unhappy with their work after the first layer of stucco went up - I had no idea how bad it really was until I began taking bids from other contractors for unrelated jobs. Every contractor that comes to my house (at least 6 by this point) to conduct business, shake their head and comment on all of the errors made and corners cut from this job. I've come to find that, after just 6 months, my home is showing signs of water damage and the metal accent pieces were installed in such a way that water is introduced underneath the stucco. The stucco is already cracking in some areas and the metal accent pieces are rusting! Aside from the stucco, the wood panels Hartmann & Maginniss Construction installed, which they assured did not need to be sealed, is warping away from the house and blanching with signs of water damage. This is a safety issue. I've been told now, by 3 separate stucco specialists, that the only way to fix the botched job is to tear it down and reinstall. Please understand, this was an expensive job and I feel completely cheated by the work done on my home. Aside from these things, there were several other major concerns with Hartmann & Maginniss Construction's work on my house, however I want to focus this review on things that need to be addressed immediately. I'm happy to provide detailed photos. I'm a Marine Corps veteran, Registered Nurse, and stand-up human being. Now it's time for Hartmann & Maginniss Construction to have integrity and do the job that they were hired to do. read more

I recently used Hartmann & Maginniss Construction to run a gas line and install an electrical outlet for a new gas fireplace insert I purchased. They did a fantastic job. Theo and Mike were very honest, reliable, and courteous and they handled the entire permit process. In addition to the gas/electrical work, they helped me with an extra chore of cleaning up my cable and multiple wires for my TV entertainment area. I will definitely be using the services of Hartmann & Maginniss Construction again in the future. read more