Harvey and his team did an excellent job stabilizing and repairing our outdoor stairs. The stairs…read morewere in really poor shape and felt like they were ready to fall down, so we needed the work done immediately. Harvey was extremely responsive and his crew started quickly. He communicated clearly about what was possible and was honest when the stairs turned out to be in worse condition than first assessed. The team replaced the unsalvageable parts and stabilized the rest, and the workmanship on the parts they replaced looks solid. All-in-all there was only so much they could do given the stairs were built incorrectly and were in very bad condition, but they pulled through and got everything into a safe, workable state. Harvey was also a really nice guy to talk with. Professional, personable, and easy to work with. He kept us informed when the timeline shifted, worked efficiently, and left the area tidy when they finished.

It is so rare to find a contractor who is willing to take on a range of tasks from small to large…read moreand do excellent work on every task. Harvey Varga took on a whole list of things that we needed done--from building a 150-foot fence, building a sidewalk and concrete pad, rebuilding kitchen cabinets to install a dishwasher, putting in a new vent fan, fixing an improperly installed dryer vent, etc. He was very responsive to our initial request for work and had a crew with a couple of days. Each task was given detailed attention and done with perfection. His crews were efficient, competent, thoughtful, and quiet. They were respectful of us, our property, our neighbors, and our dogs, and cleaned up at the end of each day. It was a pleasure to work with Harvey Varga and his crews. We give him and them our highest recommendation particularly for someone who has a mix of small and large jobs. Tom & Virginia

I can't recommend Duval Construction enough. Everyone we worked with was knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional and courteous. They built a beautiful driveway with very specific requirements---to match a Mid Century home. It turned out even better than I had hoped! They were responsive to issues that came up along the way, and minimized inconvenience during construction. The site was kept neat and clean between installations. The rebar laying was a work of art. Our neighbors (and even people we don't know) have commented on the finished work with enthusiastic compliments. Lastly, but not least, Celine, the office manager is one of the nicest, most efficient and professional managers I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with. Thank you Duval, for making our driveway a thing of beauty!

Duval Construction completed a complicated job of repairing our subfloor when we found out we had a…read morebad case of dry rot on our existing floor joists. They worked with an engineer to come up with the most efficient and cost saving way to do this, which saved our existing flooring from being torn up. To complicate things even more we were on a time crunch and they did their best to accommodate us, successfully completing their work on a tight schedule. Can not recommend them enough, they are honest, hard working, responsive and kind.

We had a smooth and positive experience with Bay Home Remodeling. They completely transformed our…read morebathroom, and we are very happy with the results. Tom is knowledgeable, patient, and professional. He guided us through the entire process, including when and where to purchase materials and fixtures, and kept us informed every step of the way, including scheduling and passing inspections. His crew was efficient, skilled, and pleasant to work with. They maintained a professional attitude throughout the project and delivered quality workmanship. We were so pleased with the experience that we ended up adding a few smaller projects in our kitchen as well. Their pricing was reasonable, communication was excellent, and they delivered on their commitments. Most importantly, they earned our trust through their honesty, reliability, and attention to detail. I would highly recommend Bay Home Remodeling to anyone looking for a dependable contractor for their home renovation projects.

We recently decided to remodel our shower and contacted Tom and his company Bay Home Remodeling…read more From the very beginning, Tom and his team were outstanding. Tom and his crew are truly amazing -- knowledgeable, professional, respectful, and very clean! We are extremely pleased with their work and very grateful for the quality and care they put into our remodel. We will definitely be contacting them again when we are ready to renovate our second bathroom. Thank you, Bay Home Remodeling!

The best! My mom hired Gilor Construction for a full ADU remodel at her house, and the experience…read moreexceeded expectations. They started in mid-December and finished by April 7, earlier than we anticipated, and that timeline included a major setback: an 80-foot redwood tree fell on the house during a Christmas storm. The roof was crushed, part of the structure separated, and we lost power for nearly a week. It was a stressful situation, and they handled it. They repaired all of the damage and still completed the full project within budget. That alone says a lot about how they run their jobs. Or Haim, the owner, is very communicative and genuinely cares about making sure everything meets expectations. That level of involvement made a difference. The fantastic onsite team was led by Jesus, who treated the project like it was his own home. He was thoughtful, detail-oriented, and clearly took pride in the work. We would absolutely hire Gilor again and are happy to serve as a reference.

We had an excellent experience with Gilor Remodeling Group, especially Jesus (project manager) and…read moreArturo (one of the work crew). We've done several other home improvement projects in the past and had such a headache with the contractors and sub-contractors not showing up when they said they would, or not paying attention to details, so I know how rare it is to find a contractor you actually like! Plus, their bid came in much lower than the three other contractors who quoted for us. We replaced four bathroom vanities which seemed like a small project, but required more skilled work than we originally imagined - including redoing plumbing and moving electrical to accommodate the new layout of vanity, mirrors, and lighting. The crew was very careful to cover surfaces to prevent damage (and also avoid dust getting on all our things) and to clean up their tools and equipment at the end of each day so we could have our space back. Arturo did really stellar work and clearly pays attention to the small details, like smooth caulking lines and patching each little area of drywall and paint to ensure a completely finished project. Their communication was great, and when we ran into a few hiccups with how to best install wainscoting, Jesus ensured we were happy with the plan before the crew moved forward with it. All in all, we really recommend Gilor and will be using them again for future home projects.

When you embark on something as big and overwhelming as a home remodel, it's incredibly reassuring…read moreto work with a contractor you can truly trust. With Anderson Moraes and his crew, that's exactly what we had when we remodeled our Berkeley home. Our project was significant: we added a bedroom and bathroom, reframed the entire roof, remodeled the kitchen, and re-sided the house. Our architect recommended that we get a bid from Anderson, and from our very first meeting, my wife and I could tell that he is a genuinely kind and honest person. When we received bids, Anderson's came in right in the middle. While we were reviewing them, he was always available by phone to answer specific questions and was open to thoughtful negotiation when appropriate. Ultimately, we felt confident that his team would deliver quality work and that Anderson is a trustworthy man who understands the responsibility that comes with the work he does. Over the year-long process, it was a pleasure getting to know Anderson and his crew. The care they put into their craft is inspiring, and their skill set is impressive--they truly do everything: foundation work, roof framing, electrical, finish work, custom cabinets, and cedar shingle siding installation. A literal jack-of-all-trades team. That said, not everything was rainbows and unicorns all the time. We had a few minor disagreements along the way--details around the foundation, pricing for window trim, electrical panel costs, and similar items. But throughout it all, Anderson remained calm, reasonable, and solution-oriented, and we were always able to find outcomes that worked for both sides. In the end, I'm happy to say that this year-long remodel was remarkably low-stress, and much of that is due to Anderson and his crew being hardworking, skilled, and, most importantly, trustworthy.

I'm an architect and have worked on two ground up ADUs with Anderson as well as a gut renovation of…read morea house. Anderson has been great to work with on these projects. It's always a challenge to find contractors in east bay to work with that are responsive and committed to completing projects on time / on budget and I've been lucky to be able to work with Anderson. He has been attentive to details and helped solve any problems that come up in any project. I also appreciate that he runs a woodshop so is able to custom fabricate built-in furniture for all of these projects with a high level of detail including items like a Murphy bed, complicated furniture for small spaces, kitchen cabinets, and ship ladders to loft spaces. Rare to find someone easy to work with that has so many skills and takes care/pride in his work.

Great service My remodeling work included two bathrooms,…read moreentire floor, and kitchen update. Thank you

I love this father and son team so much I can't wait to buy another place so I can work with them…read moreagain. My remodeling work included two bathrooms, entire floor, and kitchen update. Firstly, I was super busy flying for work when I remodeled my condo. I talked to several contractors before I came across Larry/Jake, and immediately I knew I found the one. All other contractors asked me what I wanted to do with the condo. Larry/ Jake saw my place and gave me a list of possible improvements. I told them I'm busy so they took the initiative to be more proactive. They asked my design taste, and they came up with everything and all I had to do was "yup I like it" or "nope let's try something else" (99% spot on!). Secondly, they are very professional. Once remodeling started, Jake was very good about communicating progress and giving me detailed updates. This isn't the first time I'm remodeling a place, so I know how things can quickly go wrong- Jake and his team was extremely detailed and particular about how to do certain things so the end product would look great. And it does. AND I get all the credit from my friends who visit my place! Thirdly, they are flexible with budget. I could tell they are all about "quality" not about being the most cheap. When I expressed my concern around budget, they came up with many many ideas to fit my design needs yet wallet too. For example, instead of covering the entire bathroom wall with expensive tile, just cover one wall so it's cost effective yet makes a statement. For kitchen appliances, Jake went far and beyond to find stainless steel appliances that look good, got good reviews, fit the original size, AND super affordable! I can't imagine how many hours it must have take him to do that. Larry and Jake, thank you so much for all your hard work! I love my place!!

We are very happy we used Tinka Construction to remodel our small bathroom and update our kitchen…read more George and his crew are super friendly, clean, and creative at solving transitions between spaces. His team is resourceful and they did not generate excessive work to add cost. For our kitchen / laundry facelift, we updated the flooring, backsplash, lighting, and reconfigured our laundry area. George's crew helped to side vent the dryer which the big box store was unable to do. George gave valuable input on our bathroom design to optimize the small space. He had suggestions for an in-wall toilet, a corner sink, window ledge niche, and talked us out of a doorless shower (thank you!). He knows small spaces very well and was able to place the fixtures in their best locations. George would give us a heads up on our requests that were going to cost more than ~1k. He had some subcontractors come in to help with varying degrees of quality and cleanliness. We are glad he managed the plumbing contractor who had to come back 3 times. His paint jobs varied quite a bit in consistency depending on who was painting. The best part of working with George was that we were expecting our first child, and he worked very hard to complete the project before her due date. To our surprise and delight he totally finished it before she arrived!

George helped us with a complete remodel for our home in Berkeley. He and his crew (Oni, Enrique,…read moreMarvin, Wuillian) are extremely smart, honest, professional and creative. His pricing is also reasonable and transparent. We started with an awkward layout (even no room for fridge in the kitchen!) and ended with a tastefully transformed home: open, modern and feels much more spacious than before. George is patient, transparent, detail oriented (with a special eye for safety!) and always a clever problem solver on behalf of his clients. What he did for our project was too much to list, but I'm attaching a few photos where the end results can speak for itself! Contractors like George is hard to come by and highly sought after in the current environment, we would recommend him to any one who values craftsmanship and quality!

For all those who are hoping for a great experience remodeling their home or trying to avoid…read morewasting time, money and heartache this is the dream come true with regards to a company that takes pride in its craftsmanship. If you've been through what we've been through with so-so contractors this review is going to save your sanity!!! Our friend recommended Fuhrman Construction to remodel our bathroom and convert a basement area into a new laundry room. Mike, the owner of the company was especially helpful during the planning stages of our project, helping us with our design and finishes, but keeping us from being overwhelmed. During the construction, the work area was completely enclosed to prevent dust and debris from getting in our living areas. Their crew was respectful and kept to a consistent daily schedule that we could plan around. They kept their tools and supplies neat and out of the way. These bits are definitely a plus if you have kids!! All our questions and concerns were always addressed in a timely manner and fully explained, leaving us the impression that Mike really took on the project as if it were his own home. The new spaces are SO NICE to live in, thanks Mike for doing such a great and timely job. We will be using Fuhrman Construction in the future and highly recommend them to everyone.

We first found Fuhrman Construction via http://servicemagic.com -- and man, we got lucky! Mike and…read morehis crew worked on a remodeling project in the Rockridge area that originally started as a 4 week project. As with all projects, the scope continued to change and grow -- Mike rolled with the punches, came through on everything in amazing time, put up with a lot of craziness and proved to be a completely reliable, wonderful and extremely knowledgeable and honest general contractor. Before we even finished that first (ever-growing) project, we put him on another even bigger top to bottom remodeling of an extremely old, rundown rooming house in Berkeley. It was very important that this second project turn out perfect. As well, he had to work around tenants in the rooming house. Again, the scope changed and grew - he and his guys were onsite for well over 6 months. The end result? A WONDERFUL classic building that had once again regained its dignity and character. Mike has proven that not only does his know his stuff, he's dependable, likable, trustworthy and really cares. He takes tremendous pride in his work, big or small. He will do whatever it takes to do it right. I know many people have had bad experiences with General Contractors - that won't happen with Mike Furhman! You'll be so happy that you'll be busy planning your NEXT remodeling project while he's still finishing your first project! :) We have recommended him to all our friends who have also engaged his services - now we're recommending him to all of you