Following up - after a year and a half of living in our completely redone house home by Link Corporation, we still absolutely love the work Link did and the care they took in our home. We've hosted holidays, had family members live with us temporarily, hosted pets and more and this house has held up its stunning beauty and comfort. Thank you Link! read more

These guys get the job done, taking care of the inspections, and other issues, that may arise. They try to take a lot care. in not messing up the rest of the house too, even though it adds to their work. Her Ladyship, decided she wanted a complete remodel of one of our bathrooms. I never question, "she WHO MUST be obeyed." Which means (take note younger guys) warm, timely meals, laundry, ironing, bar always stocked, well let us say, I don't have to do much around the house : ). The remodel was her looking forward, so the tub had to be removed, toilet raised, and a different water delivery system for showers. She was getting it prepared for our " old fart" years. Link did send their A-team, Alendro (Alhandro? Apology, as I have a hearing issue, so hope I'm getting your name correct ), Altureo, in spite of this being a smaller job. These guys were polite, worked rain, or shine, brought their lunch, so the work was almost continuous, and were right back here if there was an issue. Since it was the holiday season, Her grace was in the kitchen, baking lots of holiday goodies, keeping up a constant source of warm baked goodies for the different crews. She was always sending them off, with her little bags of goodies. If you have a Brit in your life, you know how they're always addressing everyone as "luvey, darling, etc.,). Really, I'm serious. Ever feeling down, just pop across the pond to England, you'll be a mate, and a darling, and know your loved by all : ) Her Ladyship is no different, except I did start raising an eyebrow or two, when she started finishing her calls from them, with a cheery, "love U." . . . ahem . . .(throat clearing), well it all went well, and they are a classy group as well, sending us a lovely holiday gift. John, the owner is a bit or a card, but not as big of a smart ass, as he pretends to be. Lock up your wives, daughters, as he's a perpetual flirt. Tries hard to come off as a fast talker, talks to you in a very condescending tone, trying to appear, very East Coast, fails miserably, More of an annoyance? HaHa, lol, know John will read this so, thought I'd get him going,give him back a bit of his own :) He's very good at stopping by everyday with updates, etc., until the job is finished. Hey John, you still haven't brought over that coat, yet. Did you forget? Remember, teasing me everyday, asking me if I was cold? I told you, it's on the Bloomingdale website, or you can just stop in at the Stanford Mall. It's the knee length. long sleeve, light gray. You should be able to get a pretty good deal now that spring is almost here. Should be under a K? Had my own property management company for eight years, I've done a bit of business, with different contractors all over the bay area. These guys are the REAL DEAL. Great work for a reasonable price . . . . if you can put up with the owner. JUST KIDDING, John!! read more

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I have only taken the time to write a handful of reviews over the past few years, either because of exceedingly terrible or fantastic experiences. I am happy to report that my experience with John is by far the best experience I have had with a contractor in my life. John and his team do some serious work, and I was referred to him by a friend that had his house completely remodeled by John and his team. I had a small project, a remodel in our master bathroom where we wanted to include a Jacuzzi. I hadn't worked with John yet so we had a few other people provide us with bids. John stopped by after hours, he was there RIGHT when he said he would be. The bid he gave me cheaper than two of the bids but more expensive than one. When I asked him if he could do it for the lessor price, he explained why he wouldn't, he said if it isn't done right then he wouldn't want to do it. He showed me the deficiency of the other contractors plan to get the job done, and actually saved my butt as the other contractor was not going to do the project to code. John stopped by again with his framing people to have them take a look, again, this is a small project, and here he was for a second time making sure he could get the project done in the timeframe in which we needed it, and get it done right. That weekend I went to look at indoor Jacuzzi tubs, to my surprise they were just as expensive as a nice outdoor tub but without all the nice fancy jets. So I called John and let him know I changed my mind. No problem. He offered to install the electrical for the Jacuzzi, which I had him do. His guys were there at 7:00 AM working on the line the next freaking day. They did a FANTASTIC job, they dug the line under concrete and installed two whole new breaker boxes, you can tell a job well done, all quality parts, metal pieces and fixtures. Well, I made another mistake. I told John I needed a 50A line installed when actually the Jacuzzi I purchased for outside needed a 60A. No problem. John was there the next day, took a look at it and said that they could switch it. Here is a guy that remodels entire homes and works on giant projects, and here he is giving the little guy, with the little project the best customer service experience I have ever had from not only a contractor but any services provider in a long time. He responds to texts quickly and usually (unless he is with a client) picks up his phone. Suffice to say I will use John on ANY home improvement project we run into. Thanks John, you're the best. Ali read more

We had John and his team remodel our 1990 home and turn it into a 2014 masterpiece. The scope of the work included the following: 1) New hardwood floors throughout 2) New kitchen, cabinets, countertops 3) Update bathrooms (new tubs, new shower, new vanities) 4) Build new walk-in closet 4) Move walls and add doors to enhance the layout 5) Paint the interior of the house We couldn't have been happier with the work. He isn't kidding when he says that he's fast. The good news is fast doesn't mean sacrificing quality. One tip for those who are considering using John is to make sure you have all your materials ready to go otherwise you end up delaying your own project. We would definitely use him again for future projects. read more

Whilst there is an awful lot we could say, given that we are still attempting to have Link finish their work and are engaged with the California Licensing Board through their complaint process, in addition to an attorney, better to stick to a short review. Signed a contract for a 4 month renovation project in October 2016. Work commenced November 2016. We moved into the house July 2017. Its Feb 14th 2018 and we are still attempting to have Link commit to any date by which they will complete the work and fix malfunctioning HVAC and plumbing (improperly functioning heating in our children's bedrooms throughout the winter and foul smelling toilets to give a flavor). Today we heard that the earliest anyone might be available to review the outstanding work is 'end of april' at best. Based on experiences to date we would assume that April will come and go as have the other months over the last 18 months where Link have continually made promises they cannot keep. The overall quality of finish was far from what we would expect (basic - floor boards not cut to fit the floor, drywall work to a woeful standard, poor quality tiling, grouting and cabinetry work). Oh and a gas leak that could have killed our family that PG&E were called out to assess and confirmed we had not passed the required inspections. Had we chosen to go to sleep that night rather than unpack some boxes we may not have woken up. Yes, that's right, we failed multiple inspections - something anyone can look up online. We have since engaged independent home inspectors and HVAC specialists to check the work to confirm it to be defective in core areas. Rather than get into a he said / she said on a Yelp review here is a link to some photos of the work Link were happy and ready to walk away from https://photos.app.goo.gl/q9icDxOZ9Iq1nobM2 You could also chat to any of our neighbors who he was also abusive too in addition to us as customers. If you like being shouted and sworn at, then perhaps Link are for you. We are happy to connect with anyone who would like more information before entering the type of engagement we had with Link. I'm pleased others had some good experiences with Link but that was not our experience. And in case this seems like a one off bad review, please navigate to the "not recommended" reviews at the bottom where you will see others who had a similar experience to us but their reviews have been called into question and have been removed from the front page. Given we could have word for word written the same details I would assume these are indeed factual. Should Link choose to complete the work and honor the many apologies which John has offered yet failed to see through, then we will update this review. read more

I just had my 1952 old kitchen remodled by Link Corp. with owner John Olin and his team.There were no out sourcing people brought in at any time.The old kitchen had to brought up to code with new wiring and plumbing and lighting and walls .John did everything he said he would do and was done in 22 days .In fact he came the day after we signed the contract. The kitchen is now up to date with the most modern appliances and we stayed in our budget too! Quite impressive I must say. Even the building Inspectors were impressed. Now that's saying something. We had John do a prior project for us a year ago and he got five stars then too. Would I have him again? You Bet I would ! And I am telling everyone I see. John and his team went above and beyond the call of duty. They earned every cent and deserved my utmost respect. read more

The john olin he send plumber for change house pipe. Plumber he work four days he finish, pipe make noise. Like hammer loud noise turn on water. Pipe not right, San Jose plumber fix pipe no john Olin. Jim. read more

This company sent me an email offering gift cards in exchange for a review. Is that even legal??? From: John Olin To: Deepak Patel Subject: A special offer from Link Construction Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 8:37 AM Dear customer, Word-of-mouth referrals are the lifeblood of our business. If you were satisfied with the work we did on your home, please take a moment to rate us on Yelp and provide your feedback: http://www.yelp.com/biz/link-corporation-palo-alto In exchange for your trouble, we'll send you a $10.00 Starbucks gift card. Just reply to this email to claim your award. Thanks again for your patronage! -John read more

These people talk a good game to get you to sign on the dotted line, but when it comes to execution the work is substandard and there will be constant "unforeseen" delays. Also they pressure you to leave positive reviews, which I found a little unseemly. read more

In June of 2017 my husband and I solicited bids from 4 companies. We wanted a complete remodel and 2 additions one on each side of the house. As we found out, construction is not cheap after receiving the bids. The other companies said it would take one to five weeks before we would get their bids. Link gave us a bid before he left our house that same day, when we finally received the other bids. Link was between 12% to almost 50% higher than the others but his timeline was only 7 months. The others were 9 to 12 months to complete (Ouch!). Our initial budget was 500k all bids were higher except for 1. Links bid was about 650k. With change orders and the discovery of dry rot and foundation issues we were pushing 800k by the time we completed. We live in San Carlos and found Link had 3 other jobs in the area, so we went to see them for ourselves. 2 homes were almost completed ( beautifully done)and the other was at the starting phase. Link has an amazing crew very professional neat and all were friendly. John is very good at coordinating and answering all questions if he wasn't around Alfredo was and is also the Superintendent very knowledgeable. all his guys were easy to talk too. The workers all wore company shirts and they all had company vehicles which were all clean that says a lot for any company. John showed us around the job site and answered all our questions. Though Link was a little higher than the others, we liked what we saw and heard and decided to go with Link. When the job started the men were always on time and worked every day but Sunday (which was nice to have one day without the noise). Our home is so beautiful we will never move not until we die. who could afford to move. All the modern kitchen and bathroom cabinets were made by Link and they did a beautiful job, along with 2 additions one on each side of house. we added a new 225-amp panel, all new wiring, plumbing, insulation, sheet rock, flooring 2 new full baths, 2 decks, windows, roof, remodel existing 1.1/2 baths. All beautifully done. We love John. We love Link and all his hardworking crew. We can't say enough about them...seriously! We found out that construction is very expensive but not as painful as we were told by friends and neighbors. Link completed the job on time with only a few delays or additional expense. The difference is in the service. I guess You do get what you pay for! Thank you, Patti and Mike read more

John was hired at a moment's notice based on recommendation from a worker in the Lowes plumbing department. And while the job started well, in the end his company left the old galvanized pipe inside all walls on a whole house copper repipe job. I had to fire him and hire another contractor to finish the job. read more

Link corporation is the absolute only choice in the bay area for remodeling your home. We had several companies bid on our home in Belmont, and Link stood out among them all. The biggest issue in dealing with construction remodels has been the lack of finishing the project on time and not understanding the vision for the remodel. Link corporation was the first to effectively accomplish both of those tasks with outstanding costumer service. My wife has always dreamed of having a walk in closet that is extremely organized with cabinets and drawers for her accessories and clothes. Link corporation listened for an hour without interrupting then came up with a plan the next day that was a replica of what we wanted our closet to be. But we were really blown away with the detailed bathroom plan that utilized our taste in marble and silver. Their taste in design transferred to our kitchen, with all new appliances & modern architecture. From electrical to roofing, everything was completed above par. We never had to guess what they were doing during the remodel as they were communicative during all the stages of the remodel. I strongly recommend Link Corporation to anyone looking to remodel their home. read more

John seems to be a knowledgeable contractor but that's the extent of his work. He did some work for me and the price was competitive but the quality was way below standard. If you plan to do any work with him be aware that he will cut corners and get the work (almost every detail) in writing. BTW, the website on yelp is incorrect, the phone is correct though. read more

Link's work quality is pretty decent, but their professionalism leaves much to be desired. During a recent remodel I overheard the workers making crude and insensitive comments about my family background when they thought I was out of earshot. They've lost my respect and my business. read more

John and his team work quick and efficiently. We remodeled a majority of the house, including new insulation, sheetrock, all electrical wiring and new panels, new floor and interior/exterior paint. The project was kept on track. The bid was slightly higher than others we received, but we got the quality we paid for!! Link has a very friendly group of workers that always shows up on time & stays late. I highly recommend Link corporation to anyone looking for quality, reliable work at a reasonable price. read more

We hired Link Corporation for a sizeable demo and construction job. In short, it turned in to a comedy of errors. Failed inspections (plural), Link workers saying things couldn't be done that another company eventually completed with ease, unfinished work passed off as complete until called out on it, and extreme frustration with owner John. It wasn't anything that would wind up in court, but it was an experience that got our blood boiling many times with one excuse after another from this guy. Eventually we politely informed John that his services were no longer needed and brought in a new team that cleaned up Link's job, performed the work that Link told us they could not, and finished everything quickly and painlessly. read more

I had a small issue with an income property which the renters were complaining about. John was able to bring in his team and resolve it within a matter of days. Top quality work, very cooperative owner, and all done at a modest price. I will definitely be contacting John again should the occasion arise. read more

Link Corporation is one of a kind. We were fortunate enough to have met John through an ad we received via mail a few years ago. John and his fantastic crew, including one of the nicest and highly skilled carpenter/electrician, Alfredo and the remainder of his team remodeled our bathrooms and did an amazing job! His crew was professional, fast, hard working, friendly and not to mention, John is hilarious! He is serious when he needs to be but is also very genuine and funny. He goes out of his way to assist others not as customers but as friends/family. We loved his services so much, he will be doing more work at our house in the near future. I would highly recommend John and his amazing organization, Link Corporation for your remodeling and home enhancement needs. Thank you John for continuing to provide us with exceptional customer service, professionalism at its finest and fantastic work ethic and quality. -Nabil Srouji- read more

Link over-delivers! Our entire home remodel took 3 months from demo to move-in. John and his entire crew are so professional, fast and efficient and above all the quality of their work is outstanding. So happy in our new home! read more

We have used Link Corporation for two different remodels, and both experiences were exceptional. The first remodel was for a cafe in Downtown Palo Alto. The team worked from 6pm to 6am to remodel and repair our walls, floors, cabinetry, painting, electrical. They did a fantastic job and they finished ahead of schedule. Original estimate was 4 nights, but everything was accomplished in 3 nights. The second remodel was for a bathroom in our home. The house is 60 years old, with very old plumbing and electrical. They tore down the entire bathroom and rebuilt it from scratch. The finished product with the tiles, toilet, shower, closet, vanity, lighting was incredible. We took pictures throughout the stages of the remodel and could see the quality of the work. The remodel was completed right on schedule with no delays, at 17 days. More than anything, working with Link Corporation you get a personalized and professional approach to construction. read more