We hired Brittany to help furnish and design our new home (mostly living room, dining room, entry…read morearea). Brittany was very easy to work with and has excellent taste. We absolutely love how everything turned out and are still amazed of how beautiful our home looks. There were many items she picked that I may not have picked myself but I am glad I trusted her judgment because once the items arrived and we saw it in our space, they were perfect! One heads up - given how busy she is with several projects, I do recommend setting timeline expectations at the beginning as our project took longer than expected. Overall, I highly recommend Brittany. We would be happy to work with her again.

I hired Brittany to design my master bedroom in my home that I recently purchased. She just…read morefinished the final touches and I couldn't be more happy. During the initial consultation, Brittany listened to my vision, colors, and style preferences. In no time, she had the room design layout emailed to me. It was absolutely perfect! I was so excited! She made my dream bedroom come to life. The process from there was getting the materials and the install which Brittany orchestrated perfectly. She really made it easy. I give my highest recommendation to Brittany and will be hiring her for the interior design for my entire home.

Yvonne and crew built us a beautiful deck this past summer! We had a rough idea of what we wanted,…read moreand met with Yvonne couple of times to discuss more details before the contract and plans were drafted. Some adjustments were needed half way through the project regarding the transition from higher ground to the deck in the lower ground due to the terrain but Yvonne brought good ideas for how things could be adjusted while trying to keep the cost close to our budget. We are very pleased with the high quality of craftsmanship. In the future when we want to improve other parts of our backyard, we will definitely consider her and crew again!

They came out for an estimate and said they would send it in a few days. Nothing received. I…read morecontacted them after one week passed since I hadn't received a quote. No response. I contacted them a 2nd time and STILL no response. SMH. This company was referred to me by a family member who was a previous client. Plus I wanted to support a woman owned business. Very unfortunate since I would need additional remodeling of my property very soon. They sorely missed out on significant business.

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!

Alisa of Design Set Match consulted with me to figure out who I should hire that would be within my…read morebudget for building a laundry / bathroom combination, as well as sharing her insights about things I should look out for during the project such as fixed price estimates vs hourly estimates, plumbing issues, and whether to have a grey water system installed now vs later. She is very approachable and clearly knowledgeable as someone to help you interact with builders and get a home project done. Ultimately she recommended that based on my budget I take a different approach to the project, and I totally appreciate her honesty and straightforwardness.

Irma, Remodel our kitchen and I love it; she listened and…read morewas open to accepting our ideas. We added a project while she was working on the kitchen, a powder room, all completed on budget and on-time they are fabulous! thanks, Irma J. Samudio

I contacted Big Red after having read great reviews here and on NextDoor…read more So glad I did! This is a first rate company in every way. The owner, Kathy Kovell, is so experienced, knowledgeable and fun to work with. Her crew, most of whom have been with her for some time, are just terrific. The sub-contractors she hires are people she has worked with for years and who she trusts to do an excellent job. She holds everyone's feet to the fire, too! They built a casita (ADU) for us and, while they were here, we engaged them to have our roof replaced, a driveway added, a retaining wall and a pathway. The casita is beautiful. It was completed on time and on budget. The work is first class in every way. We absolutely could not be happier! If you are remodeling or needing to build something, you will not go wrong contracting with this great team. We are so glad we did.

If you're looking to add on to your home - look no further! Big Red Construction comes in on time,…read moreand on budget. They added 600+ sf for us, and we are loving every minute of it! Their workers are curteous, tidy and on time. Plus, Kathy (the owner) is a dynamo of a business woman! Since I wrote this review 3 years ago, Big Red Construction has: - installed an oven - built custom cabinetry - upgraded some of our bedroom lighting - replaced several windows - fixed our roof - repaired dry rot (found by Planet Orange - another great company) - and they are currently creating a dream patio and hardscape (photos to come) Big Red is all about quality. I can't tell you how great the experience with them has been. We've formed a great relationship, and everyone in their office is also helpful and very knowledgeable. I have never found this amount of service from any other contractor (and we have used several).

Ben and his team were fantastic to work with on a full bathroom remodel plus some other odds and…read moreends around the house - re-framing a door, painting over wallpaper in the kitchen, some light electrical work, etc. Ben took his time talking through options for the remodel (fixtures, tile options, etc.) beforehand, detailing a few different scenarios for us to wrap our heads around the pricing and scopes of work. During our initial walk through, Ben emphasized the fact that he pays all of his employees fair wages. We probably could have found someone to to the job for cheaper, but this was a major selling point for us. Knowing up front that the people working in our home every day were happy (enough) to be there and taking pride in their work helped seal the deal. Salvador was our foreman, and he was on site almost every day that work was happening. He was very responsive any time we texted with questions, and was always willing to talk things through when decisions had to be made. We were new to working with a contractor, and there were bumps in the road and some curveballs throughout the process, but we were able to figure them out as we went. My husband and I worked from home almost every day during construction, and the whole crew could not have been more pleasant to be around. They were incredibly respectful to us and our neighbors the entire time. We'd never done a remodel like this before, and it was such a good experience that Kimmich Construction would be our first call if we had anything similar in the future.

Ben is so helpful, knowledgable and his expertise and professionalism is outstanding. I have used…read morehim to consult with when considering buying property and building on it and also when I then decided to buy a house and do remodeling instead. I can't say enough about how important it is to find a solid reliable contractor if you are doing any big project on your house. Make sure their license is legit and they know what they are talking about. I found Ben on HOUZZ and his reviews are all top notch because he provides the level of expertise that you are looking for and worth the time and money - you won't regret. I almost got myself in a bad situation with a non-licensed contractor and he helped me through that process and I will always be grateful. Thank you Ben!

This is a long overdue review! Ben and his amazing team did a full gut remodel of our bathroom…read moreseveral years ago and it was a great experience from start to finish. Ben worked great with our designer and put her vision to reality, including some really unique finishes! The workmanship was top notch and it all turned out great and on schedule. We were also extremely happy with the communication, as everything was explained ahead of time and Ben gave us as much of his time working through details as we needed, we never felt rushed. Once the project was done, we also contacted Ben for other work and have been really happy with him. A+ team!

Worked with Ben at East Baker to install a new storefront multi fold door from Basikwall. The…read moreBasikwall is durable enough to withstand commercial use but also looks great in residential installations as well. The team was efficient and completed the job in one day so that our office was secure by the end of the day. They were responsive and communicatedwell during the whole process. We are really happy with our new door and recommend East Baker Remodeling highly.

I recently had my kitchen redesigned, and the transformation is truly impressive. The layout is now…read moremuch more functional, with a smart use of space that makes cooking and everyday use feel effortless. Everything flows naturally--from the work areas to storage--without feeling crowded. The choice of materials and colors creates a clean, modern look while still feeling warm and inviting. The cabinetry is both stylish and practical, with plenty of well-organized storage. I especially appreciate the attention to detail in the finishes, lighting, and hardware, which give the kitchen a polished and high-end feel. Lighting was clearly well thought out, with a perfect balance between task lighting and ambient light, making the space comfortable at any time of day. The overall design feels timeless rather than trendy, which I value. What stands out most is how the design combines beauty with practicality. It's not just a kitchen that looks good--it truly works well for daily life. I'm very satisfied with the result and would confidently recommend this interior design work to anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen.