This is what FNJ Construction is:…read more *** Honest *** Fair priced *** Prompt and responsive *** High quality *** Quick turn around Currently, there is a big demand for contractors and many are taking advantage of this. They are charging outrageous prices because there are businesses out there willing to pay. I have a small business I needed to do some basic construction on. I had prices all over the board with lagging response times. Bidders would bring up all sorts of irrelevant issues. I ended up doing 2 projects with FNJ and they both went perfectly. They worked with me and any unknowns making the project go smoother than any other contractor I've worked with. Jason and his team did a quick assessment and gave me a quote. For both projects he sent in a team of 3 or 4 which means they got the work done pretty fast. The work was top notch. They had to reroute some electrical which could have easily been done using hidden conduit under a desk but instead they put it inside the wall. There were a few unseen issues which added extra work and the extra charged was completely fair. If you want a commercial contractor you can trust who will do great work, be prompt and straight forward with you, these are the guys.

We hired Jason to do a demo of an office that we recently moved into…read more Jason Ramil and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with, and I can't recommend them highly enough! Let's start at the beginning. We were planning on starting demo on the 1st of the month, and we wanted the demo to be done by the 19th. The lease negotiations took longer than expected, so we couldn't start demo until about the 6th. Then we had a hard time getting the right permits (once Jason stepped in the process was a breeze). We didn't actually start demo until the 13th, but Jason and his team were so amazing that they got the job done on time. Not only did they help us with all of our little details, in 6 days instead of 19, but they were also quiet and respectful to our neighbors. We'd met with our neighbors to apologize in advance for the noise and dust, but when I visited the office site mid demo, our neighbors said that they hadn't heard a thing coming from our office. His price was excellent also. We got quotes from 5 different construction companies and his was the best. Since we've moved into our new office (which is absolutely beautiful, the demo/construction work and the painting looks absolutely beautiful), we've had a few little improvements we wanted to add. Note, these aren't things that needed further fixing, but little ideas we had once we'd moved in. Every little thing we want done in our office, Jason is the guy we call and he can usually get it done for us that day. Basically, Jason Ramil and his team are amazing, and anyone would be foolish to not hire him for their demo, construction, or painting work.

Shaddle Construction was booked up and declined to bid, but I was impressed that they responded…read morequickly to my request. It was a small gesture, but a little bit of politeness goes along way when so many contractors just ghost on you. Thanks John!

I wish I could give 10 stars for Shaddle Construction's work on our master bathroom addition…read more Working with Shaddle Construction was like night and day in comparison to the original contractor we hired who did a horrible job. Shaddle's level of workmanship, attention to our needs, and old-fashioned customer first attitude was clear from the start. The honesty and professionalism of John Shaddle, his subcontractors and his crew were evident in every interaction we had with them. It took us almost a year to find Shaddle Construction after the debacle of the prior contractor, but it was worth the wait. John and his subcontractors figured out how to correct the innumerable errors in workmanship in the bathroom interior and the exterior stucco. The shower needed to be completely demolished and redone. Subcontractor Chris Field meticulously made sure the floor slope was correct, the walls were plumb and painstakingly measured and rechecked his measurements before cutting each tile. Chris used a laser beam and a level to check each tile he installed to make sure the tiles were even. He was patient, professional, exacting and a joy to work with. The resulting installation is absolutely beautiful. Subcontractor Armando, of Armando Plastering, fixed the exterior stucco. He is an artist who managed to match exactly the style of the original 80-year-old stucco. The crew made sure that our house was protected from any dust and debris, cleaned up daily and were respectful of our house and us. We love our new bathroom and are so grateful to Shaddle Construction for making our dream finally come to reality. Our faith in people and contractors was restored. Thank you, John!

It's been a long time since Gayler worked on our house but we have to provide an update…read more We moved out of California and finally got around to selling the California house. So why the review update? We sold the house for WAY over ask, cash deal, quick close, in large part because of the Gayler work done on the house. Everyone who viewed the house was impressed with the quality of the work Gayler did and wanted to know who did the work. When we told the potential buyers it was Gayler, the offers came in. So we loved the work they did on the house and it turned out to be one of the rare times when home improvements turned into a very lucrative investment. Something to consider when choosing a design/build firm.

Beware. They put on a good show ... slick marketing materials, fancy offices, a slogan, etc. We…read morehired Gayler to draw up plans for our kitchen renovation with a very specific budget. My husband and I eagerly showed up for our meeting, excited to see the plans they had prepared for transforming our '50s kitchen. After they wowed us with the renderings and all the possibilities, they showed us the estimated fee, which was approximately $200K over our budget. I almost burst into tears. After an awkward silence, the Gayler team found it appropriate to pour salt in our wounds, with a comment to the effect of, "Well, maybe you can afford it if your stocks do well this year." It was the humiliation on top of disappointment that was the nail in the coffin for us. We were already out of pocket in the thousands with Gayler, but the thought of working with them made me nauseous. So we took our money and ran ... to a contractor who was open, honest, and trustworthy. He built the kitchen of our dreams, within our budget.

We did a few projects with Keene last summer. First off - they are super dependable. When getting a…read morequote - they made time for us and showed up on time - something that a surprising number of contractors cannot do. We already had permits and drawings, so they were able to get us a quote quickly. After we started and one of the drawings had to be updated, they did go to the City of Berkeley office to get it approved (well worth part of the project mgmt fee). The projects were not crazy complicated but did need a mix of skills beyond what I could do - mainly intricate carpentry & masonry. The work was fairly meticulous - given the renovation nature, there were some rather nuanced wood cuts and unique engineering that needed to be made to fit our 85 year old house. Like any renovation project, there were some surprises as walls were opened. They generally handled them well as scope slightly changed. James Keene (one of the owners) was able to pivot with us as the surprises came. BTW - James is a super awesome guy and I would suggest having him be your project manager - also great with cats. Keene also did a bathroom/bedroom reno project for a family member of mine in Berkeley. Again, they did very meticulous work, and always showed up on time, never left messes, etc. They were able to match trim in the house from 1929 so that the reno flowed seamlessly - which in this case had to be hand done (not an off the shelf trim style). They were able to handle all of the nuances of that project which involve a lot of detail and a very detail- oriented homeowner!

We worked with Keene as they were working on a BEAUTIFUL house in Berkeley. The work they were…read moredoing required attention to detail and I could tell they were doing a great job. We are big fans over here because they were great communicators, which is important to our trucking business. I look forward to doing more work together soon! Recommended!

Happy with final project. Some project delays but if you can be flexible with timing, they've been…read moreworth the wait. Let's be very clear, don't call these guys looking for the cheapest bid, they will not be that. Workmanship has been better than what I've seen from previous concrete contractors (albeit others were cheaper) Bohannan does best when you have a drawing with "detail" specs. I liked the pre-pour preparation steps, post-pour joint management and the final clean towards the end. Things I don't like are project delays and fine line cracks that are too small to re-pour but still obviously visible. Some of the fine lines may be attributable to a hot weather pour. All in all though, they took precautions and did not take needless shortcuts. Communication was slower than normal, our project manager is in his 80's, so don't expect speedy texts and emails.

Garrett and his team did a great job on our patio remodel. It was a 1200 sq. ft. job and was…read morecompleted in less than a month. Garrett was very responsive to emails and calls and stopped by often. The crew was very professional, neat, and safety-conscious. I also like how the waste (concrete, dirt, vegetation) was separated and recycled. The bid was not the cheapest, but was in line with two others. I am really glad I went with Bohannan Concrete and would highly recommend them to others.

Brian, Holly, and Gerardo are the best…read more When I contacted them initially two years ago, within the first 10 minutes of talking they'd recognized that our house was not a simple brace & bolt project given its soft story and referred me to a structural engineer (who himself was excellent) for review/evaluation. I begin with this because that structural engineer mentioned he'd had Brian do his own retrofitting and highly recommended him, which was the only endorsement I needed. The scope of the work was soft story retrofit (incl. excavation at the front of the garage to install a Hardy frame, adding in shear walls with bolts, shear wall with URFP ties all along the house's perimeter) as well as adding in anchors (e.g., hand dug piers, rebar, concrete) in the front and back of the house to prevent the house from further sinking. We initially applied for and got into the ESS program, which Brian/Holly guided us through (pulling permits, getting photos, contacting our engineer for letters/responses on ESS program follow-ups). As in the first time and every subsequent time, they were swift and helpful in responding. ESS, if you don't know (like I didn't), goes through FEMA and requires FEMA review and approval of your plans at each step of the way, but the whole program came to a standstill in 2025-26. We had no updates despite us and Brian/Holly repeatedly following up. We gave up on ESS in April and decided to move ahead with the retrofit. Brian was able to work us into his schedule and work began early May and work was completed in just a little over two weeks, a full week faster than I expected. The whole time Brian/Holly kept us apprised of the status, schedule, and inspections; and forwarded us all documentation and pictures as they came up. The crew was efficient and detailed and did thorough clean ups of the worksite after each day. We felt in control and informed the whole time and are confident in the result; I'd hire them again in a heartbeat.

I'm happy to add to the positive reviews of this company. Brian is very easy responsive, and was…read morehappy to answer all my questions. He went above and beyond to guide me through the process. Jordan and his installation team were very pleasant to work with. He even checked and discovered my newly renovated room may not be supported sufficiently. I hope I won't ever need it, but the work seems solid

I hired Mascheroni Construction to remodel my home and I had nothing but problems. They did poor…read morework had bad attitudes and financial problems, which caused them to cut corners and to use money from my project appropriately. In my experience these guys are nothing but trouble. They hired sub-contractors and did not provide the sub-contractros with proper specs and supervision, they did poor quality work and over-charged for sub-par work. When I raised issues to them they had terrible attitudes and blamed the sub-contractors they hired for their own mistakes. Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY from MASCHERONI Construction, especially ANDY MASCHERONI, who made off color and homophobic remarks in my presence. It took me over two years to correct all the defects in my home and lots of legal bills. Perhaps if the two other brothers dump ANDY they may be have an honest business. Buying and renovating a home is an American dream, Mascheroni Construction completely ruined my whole renovating experience. I have since built two more homes with smart, honest, innovative contractors. Please do yourself a favor, STAY AWAY FROM MASCHERONI CONSTRUCTION.

A few years ago we redid our Kitchen in the city - top to bottom and it was NOT a small project as…read morewe took it down to the studs. It also needed to be done in 3 months as that was all we could afford. I'm pleased to say it was done on time and on budget. Rob Mascheroni is a wonderful person and an excellent contractor. His team is top notch, honest and dedicated. I think of him as a friend. In the years since he and his team have helped when little and bigger things have arisen and ALWAYS made time for me when i needed the help and they brought their A game. These guys are exactly who i want to rebuild my house in the next few years i can't wait to work with them again. They are good people doing good work.

I can't comment on their work but just on their common decency. I was parked on beach rd trying to…read moreleave my families place and my car wouldn't start. A kind young man walked by. First he helped me open my hood and asked if I had a way to jump it. I thought I did. He walked by again and I explained to him I didn't have my cables just my jumper box and he said he's be back in 5. I can't tell you how grateful I was. In today's busy world it's hard to get help and he went above in beyond. I imagine this is a code he would likely do his construction projects too. If I was local I'd recommend him to anyone. It's hard to find someone with a good code of ethics and I'm sure he and his company have it.

Just 2 prior reviews in last 3 years! Our experience is that this noble company is run by 30 year…read moreold, third generation manager who is both smart and kindly; however, the aged and ancient fossils still on staff from decades ago are both feisty and mostly wrong in their assessments of construction matters. Suggest you try to find a company that does jobs smaller than rebuilding the taxpayer-funded Belvedere breakwater with ocean-going ships and cranes, et al.