I posted a review here about Richard Smith and House Calls in the Summer of 2008, after we had to…read morefire him from a fence building job that he failed to complete in 6 weeks. He bilked us out of $1200, did really substandard work, lied about things, left his stuff all over the yard, and then after we fired him caught him sneaking down our driveway with a ladder. I don't know where that review disappeared to, but here it is again. Really, before you decide to hire this guy, check his references well, go see the work. I have plenty of pictures of the mess he made, if anyone is interested.

Ill equiped. Doesn't respond to messages. I think I irritated him by asking what kind of handyman…read moredoesn't have a ladder? Still, he should respond to emails even with a decline to further correspondence. Nothing personal buddy, this is business.

My husband and I've done 2 remodels (kitchen and patio) with Jack. Both turned out very well, the…read morekitchen in particular was awesome. We'll let the photo speak for itself. When we got the house, the kitchen was too small and very old. We needed a bigger and more practical kitchen, so we decided to talk to Jack. We started out working with his architect and structural engineer in order to get a permit for remodeling. Once we got a permit, demolition and construction began. This was a huge project and took months to complete. The project seemed to take forever, but we couldn't be happier with the end result (especially me, who loves to bake at home). Jack was easy to work with, communicated throughout the project and very professional. We felt his pricing was very reasonable for the level of craft he provided. His crews were in and out with the job done quickly and well. They did a great job of cleaning up before heading home for the day, which made it easy for us to check out the work that had been done on a daily basis. We're thinking about remodeling our bathrooms in the near future, and Jack is our go-to person when it comes to home improvements. I highly recommend him!!!

I recently bought a home that hadn't been updated in quite some time. Jack did an awesome job of…read morebring it up to code and into this century. It needed a lot of unglamorous stuff like skim coating, getting rid of weird 70s stuff, and a new electrical panel. I also had him put in new radiant heat flooring. Jack found a ways for me to save money on the project and stay in budget. The work was all high quality, with a lot of care for using the best possible standards and no short cuts. Jack was super flexible. My closing date changed several times and he was still able to make it work. I was so happy with the work I'm having him update my kitchen now, and will work with him again when it's time to do my bathrooms.

AJ was referred to me from my realtor. I hired him for a full house renovation, and the entire…read moreexperience was exceptional from beginning to end. Taking on a full house renovation can feel overwhelming, but his professionalism, organization and communication made the process smooth. What really set him apart was his problem-solving and guidance. He offered smart design suggestions, handled unexpected challenges without hesitation, and always made sure to explain options before moving forward. He gave me great suggestions for my bathroom renovations. He suggested a floating toilet and figured a way to add a stand alone shower and bathtub in my small primary bathroom. He also collaborated with me in designing my powder room, and gave me exactly what I was looking for. Most importantly, AJ enjoys his job, takes pride in his work, and enjoys working with his clients . He's patient and answered my never ending questions and always explained what was happening. I'm so happy with the transformation of my house and to find a contractor that is trustworthy, reliable, and knowledgeable.

Revitalize Bay Area Builders came by today to estimate on patching a sizable hole in some drywall…read morein my house. He gave me a fair quote that I accepted, and, to my surprise, he started fixing the wall right then! He is professional, prices are fair and his work is quality. He was also helpful with options for me to try before he quoted on another project that could potentially be costly. Very honest. I highly recommend this company.

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!

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.

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.

Hintz's company has the best contractor I have ever worked with and they are very affordable. We…read morebought a home that needs a lot of work ( big and small). I could find many contractors who would do the big ticket items but they don't seem to care about the little stuff that would make my life easier. Martin from Hintz's originally came over to give me a quote for the damaged siding of my house. However, he didn't stop there . He started pointing out all the little stuff he would help me fixed up along with the siding project without me asking for them or pointing out those problems. He was observant, patient and thorough. I'm glad I picked them . Martin and his crew were wonderful. I was so happy with their work with the siding . I started to give them more jobs around the house . 1 week siding project turned into few months of work around the house. Sound proofing wall, flooring , closing a window, reframing window and door, replacing window trims , kitchen cabinet/ counter top extension , electrical sub panel , recess lights, relocating receptacles, installing recess dryer vent box , relocate crawl space entrance , removing water heater, installing pipes for tankless water heater , demo and rebuild a deck, welding railing, concrete paving etc . There is absolutely nothings that this company doesn't do. We did all of those while we were living in the house . They were very careful and clean to make sure our life was not too disturbed by the construction. I highly recommended Hintz's company.

I highly recommend Hintzs company. I have recommend them to my own family and friends…read more They remodeled my home in preparation for sale last year and they were hands down easy to work and have great quality workmanship. Martin and his crew make repairs and remodel look easy, and they will take care of everything for you. They will also provide suggestions and options in your best interest. I literally gave the keys to my homes to Martin without thinking twice. He's very honest and is reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this company for minor repairs or large scale construction projects.

Andrew did a fantastic job building the planter boxes in front of my house…read more He's reliable, courteous, and a fine craftsman. I knew he was a professional when he arrived exactly on time for our initial consultation and continued to be punctual throughout the job. He communicated with me throughout the process without fail. I will definitely call him when it's time to tackle the backyard!

We came to Andrew with a table that was broken and like a true consultant, he walked us through our…read moreoptions and was very helpful. Ultimately, we decided the best option was for him to build us a brand new custom table. We are very happy w/the craftsmanship and his ability to match the color so closely to our chairs. He was professional, speedy and even delivered it to our home. That is what I call service! Pics attached :)