Scott built two decks and installed new large deck doors for our house. The project was complicated…read moreby the steep slope of the property and design requirements from the planning commission. Scott did fantastic work. He got a great engineer involved who did top quality work at a very reasonable price. Scott helped us pick out materials that were cost effective, practical and beautiful. We have two children in our home, and we felt completely at ease having Scott and his crew at our property. Scout was present throughout the project. Our decks and doors are beautiful. He provided quality workmanship, great project oversight, practical planning, and a capable crew. We highly recommend Scott Stroud and his company, Noble Builders - http://www.noblebuilders.net/

Scott has rebuilt our deck and redone our kitchen. He has great attention to detail, he is…read morecompletely trustworthy to have in our house, and he is incredibly easy to work with. Absolutely no complaints.

With a baby on the way, we really needed to undergo a major remodel on our house in preparation for…read moreher arrival. We interviewed 6 different contractors and ultimately decided on Gavan Duffy of Build It Green Contractors (B.I.G.) (license#886570) I won't get into all of the details of our decision, only the key elements which were: 1. Budget, our project came in slightly over budget. Not due to B.I.G, but to a few changes we decided to make and the general nature of working on a house built in the 20s and all the little surprises we found along the way. The important aspect for us was Gavan's clear communication with us regarding our options and the costs associated with each choice. 2. Timing, Gavan has a young child and he understands all of the challenges and changes associated with being expectant parents. He and his crew worked hard to stay within our time frame and still give us plenty of time to get our house in order prior to the baby's arrival. 3. Quality, We could not be happier with the attention to detail that Gavan and crew put into our remodel. Our house is stunning and the work is craftsman-like. 4. Cleanliness, this may not be important to everyone, but construction is messy work and B.I.G. cleaned up after themselves after each day. To me this demonstrated the commitment to quality that Gavan and crew insist on. If you have a remodel scheduled, then I encourage you to discuss it with Gavan Duffy at B.I.G.

Gavan and Build It Green was not the first contractor that I contacted for my leak issue, but he…read morewas the first to promptly organize a time to scope the matter. My plan was to call several contractors, collect quotes and pick from the lowest price and/or best match. But, Gavan made it easy enough, and I trusted his assessment enough that I ended up going with him without much additional due diligence. The leak issue wasn't able to be fully diagnosed without removing the stucco on the outside and dry wall on the inside - so Gavan suggested starting there. He produced a small initial quote for labor - which would allow him to produce a more accurate total quote. From there, he provided an estimate that ended up being within 5% of the final cost. He had a wide ranging team working for him - most notably Omar, a very friendly and extremely capable contractor in his own right, as well as several others. He brought in specialists for the roofing and stucco work, as well. The only issue to raise was that scheduling was sometimes challenging - as Gavan is a pretty busy fellow and who was consistently coordinating so many other parties. Sometimes, schedules were shifted around - which did require some flexibility from my wife and I, but nothing too problematic. At the end of the day, he and his team were trustworthy, were all very polite and friendly, and produced very solid work and cleaned up nicely afterwards. I would recommend Gavan and Build It Green, and in fact - when another small project arose within weeks of the big project - I didn't hesitate to call Gavan again.

Arman is the BEST! He helped us with a kitchen project and did an amazing job. He's super…read moreknowledgeable, clearly skillful and a great guy. We will be hiring him for a bathroom project next!

Not knowing the first thing about patios or plantings we relied totally on Dave's expertise. We…read morecouldn't be happier with the result. Our patio is beautiful and the varied plantings that Dave selected/recommended are perfect for the space. We had one hiccup regarding some of the stones we selected for the cap of the patio sitting wall and Dave came to the rescue with a perfect replacement which, despite difficult delivery' scheduled, he was able to obtain so that the project was not delayed at all. Highly recommend!

Mark Drayer is a carpenter that came recommended to us by Jennifer Helms, our interior decorator…read more We've now used him for 3 projects and would highly recommend him. I believe he is based out of Orinda, but all of the work he did for us is at our home in Dublin. To date, he has built and installed custom built-in shelves in our hall and master bathroom, a whole built-in wall unit in our office, and crown molding throughout the entire house. The carpentry work included adjustable shelves, trim work, rolling drawers, etc. With all projects he worked with us on a design that met our needs as well as the style we were looking for. He built everything on site, in our driveway and garage, and then installed himself. He is a one-man crew and works very hard and very efficiently. He is polite and friendly, and also cleaned up any messes inside and outside the house when he was done. We really enjoyed working with Mark and more importantly, are happy with the finished products. The shelves, cabinets, and crown molding make our home (newer construction) look much more custom, and also it's more functional with the additional shelf and storage space. We would definitely use Mark for future carpentry projects.

James helped us to remodel our main bath and add a half bath in our 1920 old house. As new…read morehomeowners we were nervous about our remodeling after hearing many bad stories; but James has made our project really smooth with amazing results. We picked James because in our consultation he took time to look at our house, and proposed detailed, well thought through options for us with pros, cons, different price points and key execution details. He is a great listener, was patient to hear our thoughts and helped to evaluate them with professional opinions. All of this made us feel at ease from the start. The smooth communication continued throughout the project, we were informed of key decision points, presented with pros and cons, James proposed several key changes we have not thought about, sent pictures so we do not need to keep visiting the house, all the little things discussed were executed without us worrying about them again. James delivered within budget. All the change orders are well discussed so no surprise to us, and he have never tried to sell anything not in our best interest. The work is high quality, James even helped us to catch a mistake our HVAC contractor made to avoid damage down the road. Inspections are passed smoothly. Construction site is kept clean. And James still answer our questions after we moved in. We are lucky to have found James, highly recommended and would definitely work with him again.

James and his crew did an ama I got job on our earthquake retrofit which included putting in a…read morehardy brace for our soft story in the garage. He always communicated clearly and they finished as predicted. He was wonderful to work with, have a fair bid and the work was excellent.

Nick and his team did an incredible job with a major home renovation for us, completely redoing…read morethree bathrooms from scratch. They set an aggressive timeline and stuck to it, and stayed within their estimated budget. The work speaks for itself - we were extremely happy with the results, and it's been almost a year now since completion and we've had no issues with quality at all. I've worked with a lot of contractors and something I appreciated the most about Nick was how helpful he was outside the actual execution of the work itself -- he gave us thoughtful design advice, helped us source the best materials, and was a pleasure to work with every day.

Nick Ghirardelli and his team were a dream to work with. True professionals all around with laser…read morefocus on the small details, they take great pride in their work. We just finished building a pergola with them and while it was a small project, they treated it like it was big. Not only did the craftsmanship and design far surpass our expectations but the quality and integrity of the structure they built will last a lifetime. We are excited to move onto the next project with Ghirardelli Construction.

Tom was one of 6 contractors I interviewed for a bathroom remodel project. I hired him because of…read morehis credentials, his references, and his sincere approach to keeping my costs down while guaranteeing high quality work. Tom's entire team was top notch, and am happy to have found a new plumber through this project, too. Was also thrilled that his estimated 6 weeks to complete the project turned into 4.5 weeks, because he did such a great job coordinating his resources and tightening up the schedule. Everyone enjoys working with Tom, and they do their best work for him. He was very hands-on and was here on the job site almost every day (unlike other contractors who disappear and let their teams fend for themselves once the job starts). While he was here, I gave him several other projects that he and Ed were able to complete while other members of the team worked on the bathroom project. Tom made sure I was happy with all the details. Am thrilled with the results and I highly recommend Tom for any construction project you are thinking about starting.

Tom Gorman is one of the best contractors I have had the pleasure of interacting with. He has done…read moreincredible work for me and for several friends. He works with incredible attention to detail and has mastered the art of completing beautiful projects in unique San Francisco buildings. He is truly talented and an all around great person. He and his crew complete projects in a timely fashion and with impeccable craftsmanship. I plan to use Tom Gorman for all future work on my home, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, honest contractor.

I'm working with John on a kitchen renovation right now. With COVID putting the project on hold for…read morea month and working from home with a toddler, it's just about the worst environment for a renovation. However, John has been an incredibly reliable, solid person to work with. He's an anchor in this crazy time. His work is extremely high quality, his communication is clear and timely, and all of his subcontractors are effective and top-notch. I will update my review when all is said and done, but I feel like I lucked out with John.

John is absolutely amazing: smart, professional, reliable and a pleasure to work with. More…read moreimportantly, he has done great work for us on our 4-months renovation project and we are very happy with our house.