We live in Carmel Valley and hired Justin and his team to do an addition and full remodel of our…read morehome including re-plumbing, rewiring, redoing the septic systems and replacing our ridge line beam, after having a terrible experience with our first contractor. Justin's team picked up the project while in the permitting phase and did a fantastic job on all aspects of the project, from pulling the permits through the final. They were always available, transparent with their bid process and exceedingly fair when unknowns came up in the project. Doing a high-end remodel is never cheap, but their pricing was fair, transparent and they worked with us to fit everything we wanted into our budget and schedule. Could not recommend them more highly!

I am a CA Licensed Realtor and would hire Hastings Construction for any of my clients. They are…read morevery professional, communicative, clean and do an excellent job.

Yolanda did a fantastic job helping us sell my in-laws home. There was a ton of work to be done to…read moreget it ready for viewing, and she made it happen. We worked with Yolanda and Juan from out of state and things could not have gone better. Staging was perfect. We were able to sell in our time frame and at a price we were more than happy with. Thanks for all the hard work. This is an amazing team!

The rudest, most obnoxious and most argumentative person I have ever had the displeasure of dealing…read morewith in my 40 years of buying and selling real estate. Caused an immense amount of stress and anxiety for my wife, and created unnecessary arguments. Do not recommend!

We just had custom front doors installed on our home by Custom Build Inc and have the following…read morecomments: . Their work is extremely professional and they charged for the service as we agreed on. . The work area was keep extremely clean and vacuumed at the end of each day. . Walter Allen and his helper, Nick were very open to changes we made. We would definately recommend the services of Custom Build Inc to our friends in the future.

Regency Construction just finished a remodel on our home in Carmel Valley. Couldn't have asked for…read morea better experience or a better relationship with a contractor and his team. Tim Scherer listened to every request or idea I had, walked me through the process, and recommended the best path to get the results I wanted. The primary remodel was in our kitchen, and the results are spectacular, no exaggeration; it is beautiful and better than what I had envisioned. Tim's contacts in all facets of home construction are the best available, true artists in their field, and my cabinets are magnificent. Honesty is at the core of Regency's business values, which was extremely important to me. All questions I had regarding costs and invoicing were immediately researched and answered to my complete satisfaction. Not once did I feel I needed to second guess or was left with unanswered questions. Any other improvements we make to our home will only be made through Regency Construction.

I had a horrible experience with the contractor the contractor was being a real jerk to me I would…read morenever hire Regency construction ever again to do anything on my house ever I suggest anybody wants to get a construction company do not hire this company does this company really sucks!!!!!!!

Chad Williams designed and provided construction management services for a 1200 square foot ADU,…read morecompleted this year at our property near the top of Hecker Pass Road in Watsonville. The home he designed turned out great--very unique, and highly energy-efficient. Chad knew how to design in some custom touches that made the home very site-appropriate for our rural setting. He also was great in navigating through the vast number of permits required for the job, and lined up some great subcontractors to execute all aspects of the build. I highly recommend CW Design for your next complex project such as this. Bob Climo

I called asking for only structural engineering services. This company does not offer only…read morestructural engineering so could not help me. However the person I spoke to over the phone was very helpful and gave me a referral to someone who might be able to help. He was honestly just very helpful even though he had nothing to gain from the conversation.

the problem with LB is they are all talk and no action. They repeatedly bypassed and/or over road…read moremy ideas in favor of a more expedient and profitable design that they tried to sell me on whilst fabricating false barriers to going with my choices. They lied. Each contract is "non refundable" and releasing the design we prepaid was contingent on paying more money and signing more contracts with each contract extending the start time and each contract manipulating the scope of work to add to their profits. We expected a three to four month turn around from design to completion based on our initial meeting, and it took 5 1/2 months just to get the first draft of the design that was not to scale and didn't have corrections. Because they increased the price tag without ever breaking ground and the extended the projected completion date, we fired them. The new contractor started demolition within days, did an impeccable job remodeling the area I wanted remodeled, and was on time and on budget even with additional work for other repairs. LB are not trustworthy. Don't waste your time and money with Them. By the way, other contractors considered our job to be "small".

Lewis Builders (LB) did a gorgeous full-house remodel of our forever home in Monterey. Because the…read moreremodel took place when we were living a couple of hours away, we appreciated having the engineer, architect, designer, etc. all working on the same team. We didn't experience the coordination difficulties that others endure when working with separate companies on the same project. LB does high quality, innovative work and we felt confident that they would complete the work on time. From what we've heard from others who tried the permit process on their own, we never could have done that ourselves as easily or quickly as LB was able to do. They are true experts, and made suggestions about things we didn't even anticipate we would need. It didn't take long for fabulous designer Valerie to understand our needs and style. It was helpful that she did not overwhelm us with choices, and we knew that if we didn't like the options presented she was willing to bring new options. But that rarely happened because she is simply the best. Whenever we encountered unexpected challenges when uncovering the structure of our aging home, we appreciated Dan and Tony's "can-do" attitude at problem solving. We were relieved when some challenges with the home's structure were addressed with the choice of some creative, economical solutions in order to respect our budget. Our funds were fixed, so we really appreciated the team's efforts at getting us the most value from our decisions. The online portal was a convenient way to keep track of messages, photos, selections, and invoices. The 3D rendering helped us visualize the new space and it even showed us where each piece of our existing furniture would go. Something that I think separates LB from other companies are the personal touches we encountered; they were a pleasant surprise, and made us feel part of the family. As we approach the end of our remodel it is nice to know that it is under warranty, and we can easily make a request on the portal to address any future issues. We wouldn't hesitate to use LB again and highly recommend them to anyone considering a remodel, but especially those who want the project done right the first time while living/working elsewhere. Heartfelt thanks to Dan, Valerie, Tony, Sal, Brook, Matt, and the rest of the LB team!

The BEST Realtor on the Monterey Peninsula is Peter Boggs!…read more Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you'll ever make. Choosing the right Realtor made all the difference for us. After working with Peter Boggs, my husband and I understand why he is consistently one of the highest-rated Realtors on the Monterey Peninsula. One of the easiest individuals to communicate with, it oftentimes felt as if we were talking with a knowledgeable, trusted friend in Peter. He guided us through every step of the process with honesty, professionalism, and genuine care. From the moment our offer was accepted until the day we received the keys, Peter orchestrated one of the smoothest, fastest, and most seamless escrows we could have imagined. We closed in just 14 days on a turnkey home in one of the Monterey Peninsula's most sought-after neighborhoods. That doesn't happen by accident. It happened because of Peter's local experience and presence, close working relationships, attention to detail, and transparent and clear communication. Like some buyers today, we thought we could do most of the legwork ourselves. We searched every real estate website daily, perused Reddit, explored neighborhoods, and toured open houses whenever we visited Monterey. What we quickly learned is that technology can help you find listings--but it cannot replace an exceptional Realtor. Because we resided out of town, Peter became our trusted eyes and ears. He toured homes for us, sent detailed videos and photos, answered countless questions, and gave us candid objective feedback. He met with home inspectors, contractors, engineers, and even potential neighbors on our behalf. He never tried to hurry or pressure us to buy a house; instead, he helped us determine whether each property was truly the right fit for our lifestyle and long-term goals. One of Peter's greatest strengths is his ability to educate his clients. He taught us to look beyond beautiful staging and fresh paint. We learned about coastal construction, deferred maintenance, moisture intrusion, salt-air exposure, inspections, resale value, future repair costs, and, most importantly, the overall quality--or "bones"--of each home. That knowledge saved us from making an expensive mistake. We fell in love with one home that appeared perfect, but Peter identified years of deferred maintenance. Walking away was difficult, but looking back, it was absolutely the right decision. Instead of settling, Peter encouraged us to stay patient and trust the process. He often reminded us: "There is a home for every buyer." He was right. Not long afterward, we found the home we were truly meant to own. Looking back, Peter didn't just help us buy a house. He helped us build the life we had imagined. And if finding the perfect home wasn't enough, Peter gifted us with the most beautiful housewarming surprise. He gave us a hand-painted portrait of our home by local Monterey artist Stacey Gregory, along with a top-shelf bottle of nice champagne and other thoughtful gifts. Every time we see that custom painting hanging in our home, we are reminded of our new life and the person who made it possible. If you are searching for someone who is knowledgeable, responsive, trustworthy, well connected, and genuinely committed to his clients, we recommend Peter Boggs without hesitation. His extremely personable and likable style makes the inherently stressful home buying experience unbelievably memorable. He truly believes there is a home for every buyer. Thanks to Peter Boggs, we found ours. We will always be grateful!

Peter Boggs helped us sell our home in Carmel by the Sea, and we give him our highest…read morerecommendation. When it came time to sell our house, we interviewed four highly respected local agents and gave our final decision to hire Peter a lot of serious thought. We knew we were making a solid choice, but we honestly never imagined he would actually exceed all of our expectations the way he did. Peter didn't just sell our home, he got us multiple offers and top dollar - in a sluggish real estate market struggling with high interest rates, frightening world events, rocky employment and finicky buyers. To achieve that, Peter called upon his stable of affordable contractors to make our house look better than the competition; he had striking photos and video of the house taken; he produced high-end marketing materials and launched attention-grabbing marketing campaigns; he held regular open houses and always personally hosted them; he promoted our home to other agents; and he skillfully negotiated with multiple agents to get us the best deal. But it was the way Peter did these things that truly made him a standout. He's a high-energy person who personally oversaw all of the above. He's a great communicator who kept us appraised of everything happening. He's a tireless deal-maker who followed every sales lead. He's a savvy negotiator who knew when to push for more and when to compromise. And he always made us feel like his only client. As if that wasn't enough, he was always making extra efforts: like helping to design our new landscaping, getting his hands dirty planting plants, and even hand-watering that new landscaping when we were traveling. We had other real estate professionals tell us they could get us more money, but in the end, Peter's pricing proved to be the most realistic, and his non-stop extra efforts got us the results we wanted.

Starbright School worked with Workbench on a complex code-compliance project, and our experience…read morewith their team was truly outstanding. They performed in-depth analysis of the challenges facing the school, conducted thorough research, and came up with a perfect solution that was both speedy and cost effective. The project was completed on time and with excellent results. Our school is truly grateful to Workbench for their expert handling of our project!

They have proposed a disaster of a design that will destroy Ace Hardware, Akira, the Bagelry, and…read moremore. Their blocky out-of-scale vomit heap of a building doesn't provide parking for its residents which will in turn push overflow parking into the surrounding neighborhoods. Tens of thousands of square feet of eclectic and useful retail space will be reduced to a mere 5,000. I would hesitate to consider this group for any project with a track record such as this. Shame on them for participating in this travesty.

A few months back, my wife and I decided it was time to stop paying the ridiculous rent we were…read morethrowing away each month for our tiny two bedroom apartment in San Jose. It was time to make our first home purchase. We literally had no idea what we were looking for, and no clue where to start! Then came Christina... Right away, from the very first phone call, she put our minds at ease. Our first consultation was setup to accommodate our busy schedule, which is a feat all on its own. She took the time to uncover what we needed, and what we wanted, while offering some sage advice on the areas we were considering. We left that initial consultation feeling even more at ease and confident with our decision to purchase. After a few weeks of monitoring the MLS portal for homes that fit our high (unrealistic) expectations, we hit the road with Christina to view four places in Hollister. Number four was the winner! Easy sale, right? Not really... Things got a little sticky after we made the first offer, since the selling party had issues communicating and meeting deadlines. While all of these things were out of Christina's control, she remained professional, and worked like a bulldog resolve the issues in a timely manner. I would've quickly lost my patience if it wasn't for her diligence and follow up. We know now that real estate transactions are rarely an easy & stress-free undertaking, but with someone like Christina in your corner, it can be a great experience! In conclusion, i base my 5 stars on the following: -Professionalism -Follow through and follow up -Attention to detail... A must have when navigating confusing contracts -Availability... She was always a text or phone call away -Knowledgable about the area and the process -Most importantly, we felt like she genuinely cared about us and our needs as first time homebuyers.

Christina was absolutely amazing! She was professional, courteous, patient and most of all she…read moredelivered! We got our house for listing and closed in 18 days around the holidays- a pretty impressive feat in the Bay Area. I would recommend her to any family member or friend and know that they are in good hands. She made herself available and always followed through. Thank you Christina for shepherding us through our first home purchase and helping us land our dream home!

Jose, Daniel, Leo and the rest of the team are wonderful. They are hard workers and pay close…read moreattention to detail. Their goal is strong, solid, beautiful construction. Rivera and Sons has worked several projects for me and they turned out well. I highly recommend this contractor.

Jose, Danny, Leo, and the whole team at Rivera and Sons were incredibly professional and flexible…read morewith our changes along the way. We had hired them for work in our three bathrooms. The master bathroom needed a lot of work... a large new vanity, sinks, a lit mirror, a new wall sliding door, and tile. Everyone who came into the house was respectful and fun. They prepped the rooms with plastic and floor paper. The cleaned up every spec of dust when the job was finishing. We highly recommend Rivera and Sons for your next home improvement projects!