I would recommend avoiding Christiensen Brothers Construction. They came out to my home to do an…read moreestimate and then strung me along for a month saying that they would get the estimate to me soon before finally telling me that they were too overwhelmed and needed to pass on our project. I could have begun work weeks ago if not for their poor follow through, lack of communication and inability to accurately assess their ability to take on a project before wasting a clients time.

I worked these beautiful brothers for nearly 10 years in my general contracting business. We tried…read moreother framers and always came back. Nobody was even close. Christiansen Brothers will answer all your questions, get the job done quickly and correctly, and take responsibility for any issues (though there are few). For price, quality, and general experience, Christiansen Brothers has my vote.

Izet and his crew helped me remodel my kitchen in late 2020 which was an absolute godsend at the…read moretime as our old kitchen was incredibly dated and we were stuck at home so much during those times. He and his crew took my renderings of the kitchen layout + cabinet selection and turned them into reality. From demo to reconstruction, he gracefully handled the mid-project change of moving the location of the stove & re-routing the gas + alerting the plumbing for the sink to be in it's place, as well as some hurdles with inspectors & the electrician. The kitchen looks amazing and has served us well for the last 4 years until more recently when floor tiles started to crack and pop off. My house is built on clay, and every winter the building experiences some above-average movement, however tiles aren't coming off in other parts of the building... Upon investigation, of a single tile and consulting with some tile pros it appeared that the tiles had been laid incorrectly the first time. I called up Izet and he came out to see the situation. Upon seeing it he immediately offered to redo the kitchen floor, from subfloor to tiles if I would provide the replacement tiles. We agreed and his crew redid the work a few weeks later. It really goes to show how much integrity Izet brings to the table that he wanted to make this right at no small cost to his business. I'd absolutely work with Izet again!

Team really great job on my kitchen remodel and bathrooms without breaking my budget or…read morecompromising on quality. They were able to match up existing flooring in my kitchen seamlessly to my living room from a prior job. Izet is very responsive and has great attention to details. He helped me navigate a number of changes in flight. He also made me feel like I got what I wanted vs some others out there who would sell me everything to blow out my budget. Highly recommend!

We had a great experience working with KC Custom Builders on our project. From the very beginning,…read morecommunication was phenomenal. Nathan and his team were consistently responsive across phone, text, and email, and we always felt like we knew what was happening and what to expect next. That level of communication alone set them apart from many other contractors we considered. One of the standout aspects of the process was their use of Buildertrend. Having a centralized place for updates, schedules, selections, and messaging made the entire remodel feel organized and transparent. It eliminated a lot of the typical uncertainty that comes with construction projects and gave us confidence that nothing was slipping through the cracks. Given the complexity of our project and the inevitable unknowns that come with remodeling, we felt the schedule was managed very well. When adjustments were needed, they were clearly communicated, along with the reasoning behind them. That transparency made a big difference and helped us stay aligned throughout the process. The team was also very mindful of keeping our home clean and protected during construction. They took consistent care to minimize disruption, which made day-to-day life much easier while the work was ongoing. In terms of quality, there was a clear attention to detail at every stage, and especially in the finished work. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and the final result feels well-crafted, thoughtful, and built to last. We spoke with several contractors before moving forward, and while there were other solid options, none matched the level of transparency, organization, and ease of working that we experienced with Nathan and his team. They were straightforward, professional, and genuinely focused on delivering a good outcome. We have already recommended KC Custom Builders to friends and neighbors and will continue to do so. If you're looking for a team that communicates clearly, manages the process well, and delivers high-quality results, they are an excellent choice.

HOMEOWNERS BE AWARE! DO NOT PAY FOR THE ITEMIZED BID!!…read more We hired Nathan Casey to do an itemzied bid for our home remodel project. He charges people $3,000 to give a detailed bid for projects. Our experience led us to the conclusion that Nathan was more interested in charging us for an estimate and that he ultimately had little intention of taking the job (unless we bit on his extremely and surprising "final bid"). We'll explain why. First he gives you a ballpark number. At the time we already had all of our architect and structural drawings that he reviewed. And he had come to the house a couple of times. His delivered an estimate that ranged from $500K - $800K, without any details about what drove that range. Knowing what we know now, that should have been the first red flag. Someone with his background and experience should never had given that large of a range as all plans were done, and most of the major materials were chosen. Yet, we hired him to do an itemized specific estiamate, for $3000, so that we could seriously consider him for the project. After agreeing to pay the fee and hiring him, he missed deadline after deadline of providing us a final bid we could consider - which jeopardized our ability to commit to the contractor we ultimately selected while we waited. He told us that his estimate would take 4-6 weeks and we didn't have a final number until over 8 weeks. He kept forgetting specific information that was given to him, like what materials were being used where. He also kept misunderstanding the structural drawings and insisting that the information needed validating (which it did not, we are using the same structural now for the job and they are correct). Also, as an interesting corroborating side note: his final bid never involved his stated intention to inspect our attic and crawlspace/foundation to ensure accuracy. Is that evidence that his "final" bid wasn't in good faith, accurate, or best practice... given the substantial work to our foundation and roof in this project? As we communicated to him in person, the fact that he gave us an "original range" in writing of $500k-$800k for our project (which included full architectural, engineering, electrical, and most all design plans)... but he still required $3000 for an "accurate bid"... only to then deliver a final bid at $830k without any project scope change... was revealing. When we asked him point blank: "under what circumstances was this project ever possible to be $500k"... he provided no answer. Interestingly enough, after many delays and us pinging him on delivering his final estimate over the 8 weeks we engaged, when it came to collecting his $3000 bid fee Nathan then frequently emailed and texted us, and was very focused and communicative around collecting.

We had a great experience end to end with Miu and Jay. She replied quickly to my request and I knew…read morefrom our phone consultation that it would be a strong partnership. She asked a lot of questions that showed her engagement and interest. We had a general sense of what we wanted for our kitchen remodel and Miu guided us with some ideas and suggestions to polish our vision. Throughout the process they were highly communicative, organized, and regularly dropped in to provide direction to the project team and ask us questions. Each day the project team would clean everything up and vacuum the outdoor area so that our child was protected from construction debris. Being licensed contractors, everything was built to code, which was important for a complete tear down remodel for the kitchen. Their price was about 20-30% lower than the other contractors who came to see the project and the timeline was 2-4 weeks faster. The crazy part is the project was delivered exactly on budget and even a bit earlier than estimated. We love the new kitchen and feel like we bought a new house. It's the best investment we've made to our living space. Thank you so much Bay Modern Build!

Working with Bay Modern Build has been fantastic; they were great at communicating throughout the…read morewhole process, they were very conscious of our budget, and their workmanship exceeded our expectations. We hired them to help us design and remodel our kitchen and second-story porch in our 1914 Oakland triplex. They were great at taking our initial ideas and putting together a clear plan to bring them to life, and they were very willing to fabricate a few custom elements that other firms were spoke with were unwilling to consider. They navigated the byzantine city permitting process with expertise, and once the project was underway, the crew always showed up on time, worked hard all day, and left the job site clean at the end of the workday. When the inevitable hiccups arose, we were so thrilled with the way that Jay and Miu navigated the pitfalls and pivoted to solutions. They were both very communicative about change orders and additional costs. And in the end they finished the project early and on budget! We could not be more thrilled with the results, and would not hesitate to work with Bay Modern Build again and recommend them to anyone considering a major remodel. Thank you Miu, Jay and crew!

My next-door-neighbor and I (both up-and-coming seniors and thinking more about accessibility…read moreissues for the future) interviewed three concrete contractors to make a paved path in the sloping side yard between our houses. Angel, owner of Jabali, stood out by listening to our (half-baked) descriptions of what we wanted and making a number of insightful suggestions to help us arrive at a practical, detailed plan. Angel has done full-time licensed construction work for years for local companies, but only recently started his own family business. The friendly energy and enthusiasm he and his brother and their crew brought to the job might be especially strong since they ARE just starting out on their own, but for whatever reason they were all really great - extremely courteous, highly skilled, good to have around - and were clearly committed to getting every detail right. The result is beautiful, really well beyond our expectations, and I'm really glad we selected Jabali. I would unhesitatingly recommend them to friends and neighbors.

Thank you, Angel, Ramon and Ramone, great work! Fast and clean! I will recommend you to anyone…read morelooking for quality work!

I worked with Gustavo and his team on several separate projects in my 1920s home after have been…read morereferred to him by a architect friend after seeing work the work he'd done in her home. Gustavo and his team worked were efficient but thorough, and he really cares about craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The team took care every day to keep our home livable during construction and treated every part of the property with care. Most importantly, Gustavo and his entire sub-contracting team work with integrity and trustworthiness - I completed 3 separate projects over two years with their team and am extremely pleased with all of their work. I would use them again and would recommend Timber Construction without hesitation

We did major renovations with Timber construction and they were excellent. Their quality is…read moreoutstanding at a fair price. Gustavo and his team are polite, work hard and keep disruption to a minimum. They also keep the space really clean and tidy. We were completely satisfied with the results and will use them again. We strongly recommend them.

Hugh is a literal DREAM to work with! I couldn't be happier. Currently doing a major demo/window…read morereplacement on my property and I couldn't be happier. It's never easy going into a new project with a company that you have never used before and he's just made it so seamless, nice, personable...the list goes on and on! He keeps me informed on a DAILY BASIS with updates and is so quick to answer any questions or concerns that I have! Like I said...literal DREAM! Thank you, Hugh!

Walnut Creek Construction & Remodeling just finished remodeling our 1987 kitchen--in a home in WC…read moreoriginally built in 1946! We had the best experience with Hugh (owner) and his crew (primarily Russ). Because this is an older home with a few "surprises," we had to adapt a little as we went along. Hugh and Russ were extremely responsive and just jumped right in with the best solution. We LOVE the new kitchen and the guys were a pleasure to work with. Came in on time, on budget and we enjoyed having them around! We hope to use them again on future project(s)!

This company is awesome and they do beautiful, high-quality work. The owner, Manuel Hernandez, is…read morea talented and clever master-craftsman, who has trained his crew to be careful and perfectionistic. He's worked on multiple projects for us since 2001 First on a 1927 Berkeley house that needed major work due to water/rot damage, where Manuel and his team calmly brought the whole back wall and corner down to the studs and then strategically restored the framing and all the details. We replaced 15+ windows. A huge undertaking that was really just another day's work for them. We were able to feel safe and calm, because they knew exactly what they were doing. Their work was just beautiful. Recently, they have spent the last few years helping us, on-and-off, to remodel a Bay Area home with 4 sets of French doors, skylights, vaulted ceilings, electrical, heating, plumbing, a large wrap-around 600sf deck, outdoor arbors, kitchen appliances, gas, and 160 linear feet of fencing with an additional 3ft retaining wall (9ft total height). This company consistently goes above and beyond with sensitivity to deadlines. Bonus: they arrive on time (or early) and clean the space up nicely after each workday!

I loved working with Hernandez Construction. We did several projects with this crew and they…read morecontinue to provide excellent service. Leveling floor and installing tile in four rooms of our home. Finishing the room with base boards custom stained to match our cabinets. Refinishing our master bathroom. Also a handful of smaller projects including patching a deck, refitting doors in an older house, and others. Thanks Hernandez Construction for all you've done.