Working with Athos was a Joy! Our home had some serious water damage from our upstairs neighbors,…read moreand Athos walked us through every step he and his crew could take to restore our home. He was easily reachable and if we found some material at a different price was able to match. Our home looks amazing and our son loves his restored room. I've been telling other neighbors about the great work these guys do.

I love their office manager, Kathy, and their rep was quick to reach out, however, the consult was…read morevia phone, and they didn't ask for measurements or a video call. At the end of the conversation, the rep (owner, btw) said I would receive a quote the next day. It's now been 1 week and radio silence. Guess they don't want my business.

Piotr and his team built a 450 sq. ft. master suite and laundry room addition for our existing 2/1…read more We absolutely love our "new" 3/2 that matches the style of the existing home. We really couldn't imagine working with another contractor for future projects. His team was respectful, creative and hard working. They appeared to use higher grade building materials than the other projects we see being built around town. They're finished the project within their estimated completion date during even though it was complicated by an extremely wet winter. We had a couple of minor miscommunications but nothing unexpected for a project this size. Piotr responded by making the appropriate fixes and changes.

Our project was to build an ADU in place of our detached garage. Not having done anything like this…read morebefore there were a lot of things I didn't know or needed to think of. We had plans but what do I know. They were approved. Piotr and Jesus and all the team were a pleasure to work with. They helped us navigate the work and provide vital information based on experience on how to get what we wanted within the guidelines of the city. Plans are just plans until something has to be built so be flexible. Piotr and team are really flexible and reasonable.

The Great (+2 stars) ==========…read more * The structural work: Our home is on a great, new, solid foundation (with shear walls), so we feel as safe as we can be in our home for an earthquake! * Our basement is also now more usable. * Drainage: There is now drainage around the foundation and under the basement slab, so we are no longer worried about our basement flooding! * The working crew were very friendly and considerate. The Bad (-1 star): ========== * The electrical subcontractor was quite bad. The electricians didn't install the dryer outlet properly (one conductor came loose before I first used it), most outlets they installed are loose (they give when pushing in a plug), and they installed a used, old (not LED compatible) dimmer for the LED lights they installed. Also, the owner yelled at his team a lot. * The plumbing subcontractor was bad, too. They misdrilled several holes, damaging the interior of the home. They didn't seal around exterior penetrations into the house. They didn't put a cover over the branch of a wye that was no longer needed. They wouldn't do anything about the loss of hot water pressure in a bathroom faucet that occurred after they moved some plumbing around (I ended up having to disconnect and disassemble the hot water valve myself and I found a piece of silicone clogged in there). They over-glued the drain of the laundry supply box making it nearly impossible to remove the cap, and they lost the o-rings on my faucet aerator. The Ugly (-2 stars): ========== * They overlooked details in the plans about where walls and doors should go, and denied responsibility since they weren't in the structural engineer's plans, which they opted to not have updated with the revisions I told them about. This lead to a sewer pipe being installed in an inconvenient location (it went through the foundation, so it can't be moved), a structural wall that was almost built in the wrong place (I caught it while they were digging the footing), and a room that was built with no doorway (they had to cut some framing to make the opening). * The pricing/scope was negligent at best, but I'd put it closer to misleading or deceptive. During the initial visits, they talked about all the things they would do (including putting up framing, drywall, and insulation), and then sent over an estimate that I accepted. I didn't realize until halfway through the project that the estimate didn't include many of the things they talked about (including the framing, drywall, and insulation); those apparently would be part of "Phase 2," not included in the price of the first estimate. I had chosen E&F over another estimate that was less expensive even though it did explicitly contain the "additional" scope. I was also surprised that the electrical and plumbing (most of which was necessary to get them out of the way for the structural work) was billed separately; i.e., an unexpected additional expense. * They chose to rebuild a segment of stairs (rather than just adding two steps at the bottom, per the plans), which ended up having insufficient clearance with an overhang halfway down. They tried to convince me there was no new problem because they built them the same as before (but the run of the new stairs was one inch longer, causing the 4th step down to be 4 inches closer to the overhang) and resisted remedying the issue. They just ended up taking a sawzall to trim the overhang -- a joist -- which I just have to hope doesn't compromise any structural integrity! Further, they didn't even finish the stairs (sand and seal); "Test your staining skills," they said. * They ghosted before Phase 2. As the structural work was reaching completion, we were going back and forth on scope for Phase 2. However, when the structural work was actually completed, they just stopped communicating, left dirt and demo debris they left on our driveway for a month, then disappeared. There were lots of things they removed to get out of the way (like several segments of fence) but didn't put back. I could easily add 3x more issues and details, but this review is already too long.

We used E&F for a foundation replacement as well as seismic retrofit, including brace and bolt…read more They finished on time and under-budget, with good communication from both the owner and site foreman. I'm definitely planning to have them quote the next phase of our remodel!

Beautiful Bathroom Remodel - Great Experience from Start to Finish…read more This was our first home remodeling project, so we really didn't know what to expect. From the design phase all the way to the final inspection, the entire process was smooth and easy. Tony and his crew did an excellent job and paid close attention to every detail during construction. I was also worried about the mess and dust that usually comes with remodeling, but they were very careful and cleaned everything at the end of each day, which we really appreciated. Thank you Joseph and Avi for coordinating everything so well. We absolutely love our new bathroom!

Construction & More recently completed a full home renovation for my home in Fremont. From…read morebeginning to end, our points of contact, Avi & Joseph have gone above and beyond for our project, walking us through the planning phases, permitting, design, construction and finishing work of the renovation. They were able to make a normally very stressful process almost stress-free, so much so that all I had to do was say "yes or no" when it came to key decisions. The Construction & More team took lead in the painful parts of dealing with permitting, PG&E, and subcontractors. They also got us in contact with their preferred vendors to help us with discounts on appliances, finishes and other materials we needed to purchase out of pocket. Overall, I found the Construction & More team extremely professional, transparent, organized, communicative and punctual when it came to the end-to-end process. They truly helped guide us through the process so we didn't have any surprises and helped us navigate any hiccups that came up. Normally, construction companies get a bad rap of being dishonest and trying to add in hidden fees and such, but Construction & More is a truly forthcoming and hardworking group of contractors who have your best interest at heart when it comes to your project no matter how big or small. For the process itself, we began with a consultation at our home to walk through the work we wanted the Construction & More team to do. For us, it was a full renovation which included removing a kitchen wall to create an open concept kitchen & living room, adding a mud room, expanding the master bedroom, moving the front and garage doors, as well as moving the ceilings to create a more open space. After the consultation was completed, we met with Avi & Joseph at their office to discuss an estimate and timeline for the work we needed done about (6-months time, pending no delays). Avi & Joseph respected our budget and were upfront and honest of how to stay within the budget and what were non-negotiables that we needed to get done. They really helped us understand what work was critical and what were nice to have to make our living space better. Once we agreed on the work, they promptly sent over a contract for signature, created a whatsapp group for real time communication, and next steps. Overall this initial process took about a week after negotiations and contract reviews. Once construction began, the team coordinated all the work. They made sure that all moving parts were well executed while setting a realistic timeline for the work to be done. All the subcontractors and tradesmen were effectively scheduled, where there wasn't a single day where there was no work being done. I felt that the team ensured that the construction was moving swiftly and the crew was respectful of our space. The crew made sure that our home was properly locked up and cleaned up after each day's work. Additionally, all the detailed finishing work was measured and completed with precision, where all the tiles placed were measured with a laser. As a bonus, the crew was also super respectful to our neighbors which is an extra plus! If you're considering a renovation of any size, but especially a full home renovation, I could not rave more about Construction & More. Their expertise, professionalism, thoroughness and transparency really sets them apart from the competition. I'm extremely grateful and happy with the outcome of our renovation! Good work guys!!

We had a leak in our office from the roof/deck above that I had been dreading fixing for a long…read moretime. Don't be like me and make sure you get those things fixed before they get worse. I know hiring a contractor is scary. There's a lot involved and they'll be in your house for an indeterminate amount of time which makes it really important to hire someone you can trust. Tom came out to provide an estimate for our project. He was the only one of the contractors I called that really investigated the existing condtions and repair based on what he could see and his own knowledge. He spent over an hour at the initial call making sure he didn't miss anything and talked through the potential issues and repair. This was his time spent not knowing whether or not we'd hire him. He was also the only contractor to tell me he would only do the work with a permit. Whether or not you think one is needed, just knowing that he wasn't afraid of the permitting or inspection process was a big plus to me. Always ask about permits during the interview process. He then went to his car, drafted an estimate and came back to talk to me about it. I was really impressed at this point. There wasn't any pressure from him to sign on and he encouraged me to ask questions. The estimate was well defined and a bit higher than another bid, but from what I saw I thought it would be worth it. After we signed on, he gave a rough schedule and starting time and said they stay on the job until it's done. We had a list of items to buy and he helped us out there too. He was in constant communications and always responded, even on weekends. Before the work begins, it is pretty easy to promise things to the client while telling your crew something else. When the work actually started, Jesus was our foreman and true to their word, he stayed on the project until completed. They were extremely respectful of our home, carefully protected things and kept the work area clean. During demolition, they found some unforseen things, but took care of it without issue. There were times when they could've easily walked through our house to talk to us, but instead opted to ring the door bell to respect our space. The construction went smoothly and Tom would visit and communicate frequently. He took care of the inspections as well without issue and some other things without charging us, which I appreciated. At the end of the project, we had some concern about the slope of our deck above the office. Tom and his crew came out and fixed it and didn't even mention the final payment until we were happy. Our remodelled office looks amazing. I'd gladly recommend LB Construction for anyone looking for a contractor and will contact them again in the future.

LB did a fantastic job for us. We hired them for a major remodeling project and they delivered…read morehigh-quality work, on budget and on time.

I hired EcoStar for a large remodel, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I made for my…read morehome. This was a high-stakes project, and they made the entire process feel organized, transparent, and far less stressful than I expected. Scope of work included: * Complete electrical rewiring * New copper plumbing * Foundation crack repairs + earthquake retrofit * Roof patching * Full interior & exterior painting * Front and back landscaping upgrades What really stood out: * Stayed on schedule and communicated consistently (no guessing games) * Followed permits and best practices exactly * Used quality materials--no cutting corners or cheap substitutions * Replaced components when needed, even if older ones could have been reused * Took the time to explain everything clearly and patiently and welcomed all of my questions My contractor Thomas Gold was professional, calm, personable and incredibly thorough. His boss, Johnny, checked in often and genuinely cared that I was happy at every stage. EcoStar delivered excellent workmanship and real peace of mind. I would absolutely hire them again and recommend them without hesitation.

I received a flyer at my home and when I was ready to gather bids to re-do my roof, EcoStar is one…read moreof the contractors that I called. BEWARE: I have had this scripted sales pitch run on me previously and recognized it. It is offensive and super unprofessional. 1-The salesman/project manager(?) immediately shows you a picture on their phone of family/child/dog to connect with you. 2-They then work with you to identify what the scope of work is that you want them to quote. 3-Then they sit down and start scribbling different stuff and numbers on their tablet and asking you "are you with me?", or "do you understand?", etc., as they are quoting prices for each line item for your scope of work, to keep you engaged. 4-Once your head is full of numbers, and they've got you completely spun, they verbally quote you a number that is HUGE, knowing that you are going to absolutely choke. 5-Then they begin the process of appealing to your greed, by naming the various discounts, material left over from another job that they can give you for free, additional discounts if you will sign the contract immediately. 6-They then show you a number on their phone that is actually a pretty good price for your scope of work. 7-They keep pressuring you that they can only give you that price if you sign a contract right away because they're just finishing up another local job and they want to keep their guys busy in the area. 8-Then THEY REFUSE TO GIVE YOU A WRITTEN QUOTE. You have stated that you are gathering and comparing quotes and a written quote is standard. But they just keep showing you the number on their phone and insisting that this is your quote. 9-To make matters worse, I needed financing and was assured that a soft pull would be done to qualify me for the amount needed. Apparently, that finance company does not do a soft pull on your credit but an actual loan application. It was not a soft pull and the finance company actually approved a real loan, which has the potential to affect my credit. Fortunately, the local contractor that I selected helped contact the finance company and cancel the "loan". 10-The salesperson/project manager came out an additional day to discuss why the financing "soft pull" approval came in so low (inadequate for the job). When I again asked for a written quote he essentially told me that he was trying to help me and that the quote would be the contract and it was about 32 pages long. Wow! Like I'm too dumb to read your quote/contract because it's too long. Amazing. It is standard practice to provide a written quote, which I repeatedly told him. And got the same "I'm trying to help you", "The quote will be the contract that is 32 pages". At that point, I asked him to leave. I'll be honest, at the time I was so furious and offended that I could hardly speak. AGAIN, I HAVE HAD ANOTHER CONTRACTOR RUN THIS EXACT SAME SCRIPT IN THE QUOTE PROCESS FOR ANOTHER JOB. I THINK THERE IS A CONTRACTOR SALES SCHOOL THAT THEY GO TO BECAUSE THE TWO QUOTE PRESENTATIONS WERE IDENTICAL. ***All in all, the whole "quote" process was extremely unprofessional and offensive. I will never, ever interact with this company ever again. ADDITIONAL: I BELIEVE THAT THEY SOLD MY INFORMATION, BECAUSE I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN GETTING COLD CALLS FOR HOME RENOVATIONS AND ROOFING JOBS. CAN'T PROVE IT, BUT I THINK IT WAS ECOSTAR.