I hired David Larkin to do a remodel project in my bathroom. David hails from Limerick, Ireland,…read morebut has lived with his family in San Francisco for more than 25 years. David was very meticulous with prepping walls, painting, and installing new fixtures. His rates were very competitive and he did good work; he always phoned to let me know when he would be coming over. I had a few delays in the project while we waited for fixtures to arrive; during this time he took on a few larger construction projects, which stretched out completion of my project. But he was always helpful about going to showrooms and picking up heavy fixtures with his truck. Billing himself as a general contractor, he is fully bonded and licensed. David is comfortable with kitchen and bathroom remodels, carpentry, electrical and finish work. I will contact him for my next project.

Alex and his crew have painted both interior and exterior at our house over the past few years…read more Each time they are thorough, careful, and respectful. They just finished the exterior of our house, which required them to go through the house to reach the back. Each day they tidied up the first floor areas and picked up their drop cloths so we could access the living areas on that floor without going through a work zone. I was really impressed with the amount of preparation they did on the house before they even started painting, and feel the house is well protected now in addition to the aesthetics of a crisp paint job. I would definitely work with Alex and his team again in the future and recommend them for any painting job!

Alex and his team is amazing. We got his name along with a few others from Bob Buckner "Dr Color"…read morethat helped pick our colors for our house repainting job. Alex's quote wasn't the highest or lowest of those that I received. It was very fair. He also spent the most amount of time checking over our house and walking me through how he would have his team prep the house for the best results. Once they started working they were extremely through. I think all in all they were working on our house for 6 weeks? There were about 4-5 coats of paint on the whole house. It's very thick and I expect this paint job to last much longer than the prior one. We also had a lot of repairs that were discovered that needed to be done once the scaffold went up. The prior owners had deferred a lot of maintenance as well as left over 30 years of cords on exterior which Alex's team cleaned up. Alex was extremely kind to help find tradesman to come help fix things for us. We paid extra for that but the prices were all very fair. I would definitely recommend anyone that needs their house repainted to call Alex. His team lead Gaby is also equally great to work with.

This is the 3rd job Bill has done for us. He's painted the front of our house, refinished and…read moresealed our redwood deck and most recently completely painted our living and dining rooms. With every job I'm blown away by the level of prep work he and his crew have put in, and the quality of their work is exceptional. On our most recent job, special shoutouts to Rafael and "Junior" who were always very hardworking, diligent, and polite, and were a joy to be around as they transformed our rooms.

It was a big decision to embark on a full exterior restoration of the façade of our 1906 Inner…read moreRichmond Edwardian, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Excel. From the beginning, we could tell they were going to do the job right. At the outset, it was clear that Bill put a lot of consideration into the initial quote; he was also transparent that there were factors that could only be identified once the project began (as with any major construction project). Once work began, their dedication to, and pride in, their work was immediately made clear by the way they prepped the worksite to ensure it would be shielded from the SF elements- they did so much more than one typically sees from other companies, which signaled to us that our home was in good hands. It was amazing to watch the crew expertly strip away 100+ years of paint jobs layered on top of each other, and, when unforeseen issues came up, they took ownership of fixing them (notwithstanding that they weren't responsible for the issue in the first place)- for example, when they discovered that almost all the shingles were disintegrating upon touch, they pivoted to cutting new ones on-site, by hand, and didn't alter their original quote. We couldn't have asked for a better partner to think through decisions big and small. Our project involved replacing every window on the entire front of the house (which they ordered and installed), expanding and replacing the garage door, adding new lighting, shoring up the front steps and restoring various decorative elements. We so appreciated their introductions to, and managing of, the appropriate tradespeople (electricians, etc.); they ensured that this work was all coordinated seamlessly. They are incredibly knowledgeable about historic aspects of SF homes and do their research when approaching the restoration of a property. Kyle designed a sun for the top of the house -- spending endless time iterating on the details to ensure it fit the character/period of the home, while having enough dimension to stand out -- and built it from scratch; he is an amazing woodworker and it was a pleasure to watch him work. When we showed them a picture of a house with a color scheme we liked, they color-matched it perfectly, and were happy to mix and test out various shade options until we landed on the final combination. And the team! Bill, Kyle, Ryan and Raf are simply the best. We loved having them around every day and enjoyed getting to know them and hearing about the process. I can say, unequivocally, that they there are truly wonderful people. They were incredibly kind to our 2-year old daughter (she was very sad the day they left), always accommodating of our scheduling needs (e.g., pausing the louder work during our daughter's nap if she was home from school) and kept us up to date on the progress. They take such pride in their work, even going above and beyond to ensure that they left interior spaces better than they found them (for example, they patched/painted interior cracks that were revealed over the course of the project, notwithstanding that this was well beyond the scope of their work). We are so proud of the final product, and frequently get compliments from neighbors and other passersby, and will certainly turn to Excel in the future when we have additional (interior) painting or restoration needs. We recommend their services without reservation. Thank you, Excel!

The front door to my Craftsman is original and was in need of restoration. It was not hung straight…read moreso there was a big gap to the outside at the bottom of the door plus it was a real struggle to open and close the door as it scraped against the jamb. In addition, the door was worn and needed refinishing. Jeff did a fantastic job fixing all issues, and he did it in about two weeks! I was a little worried about security when he had to take the door to his shop for work, but he used plywood to cover the front door opening for those two weeks. It felt very secure. I had to enter the house from the back door, during that time, but it was a small inconvenience. The door is really beautiful now with the refinishing and darker stain. And it fits snugly and perfectly in the frame. The door now opens and closes very smoothly with no struggle or effort at all. I recommend Jeff highly. He was the perfect person for the job!

Jeff knows his materials and tools well. His work restoring my worn 100-year-old built-in cabinets…read morewas superb. You can't rush this kind of work. The time he spent creating the right stain, sanding carefully and applying the finishing touches was well worth it. Even though it took a couple months to complete, I'm in awe of the beautiful results.

We recently hired Behan Builders to give our small bathroom a facelift, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and respectful of our home. They did an excellent job maximizing the limited space, offering smart design suggestions that made a big difference in both functionality and appearance. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding--everything from the tile work to the fixtures was completed with great attention to detail. The project was finished on time and within budget, which we really appreciated. They also kept the work area clean and made the whole process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our bathroom now feels modern, fresh, and much more comfortable to use. We would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality renovation work.

We recently hired this team for some door reinforcement work, and the experience was excellent from…read morestart to finish. They were professional, punctual, and clearly knew their craft. The upgrades feel solid and well done. Highly recommend!

Mike is a gift to homeowners. He's skilled, honest, and dependable, and has a knack for figuring…read moreout on-the-fly solutions - the Einstein of fixit, if you will. He tackles tasks big or small with aplomb, from handyman help to full-scale construction projects (contractors license and all). The details: We initially hired him to hang a porch swing. This quickly became a bit more complicated than we thought when he noticed the joists from which it was to be suspended were rotting. A few days later - what do you know? - Mike returns with a custom bracket that he welded himself that fit around the beam perfectly! In addition, he's helped with all sorts of random things: tightening sink fixtures, cutting through my u-lock (lost key), and installing cabinetry. He's also going to help us out with the aforementioned rot too. Look no further, Mike's got you covered.

Mike to the rescue again! This. Guy. Is. Awesome. Whatever your home issue is, he's your guy…read more Super nice, super reasonable, super professional and completely skilled.

Andrew did a phenomenal job refreshing our kitchen and laundry room -- painting walls and…read morecabinets, installing new lighting and new hardware. He works efficiently, is detailed and provides great suggestions along the way. We couldn't be happier with the outcome. He provides excellent service at great price. We are planning on working with him again with a bathroom remodel.

My Neighbors recommended Andrew for paining over their condo and I end up having Andrew did the…read moresame thing. He is amazing to work with, started with onsite visit the same day when I found him, I have done couple painting jobs before and know how professional he is from the chat while he was here for estimation. The quote was provided within hours and the price is reasonable so we get him started the 2nd day morning. The Job is done properly and the all the holes and chipping has been fixed, level5 walls got finished nicely and all the cabinet and baseboard were painted without any flaw. I am surprised by how well he protected the floor and other things around while painting as I am not able to find even one drop of paint where they are not suppose to be. overall, I am very happy about the work by Andrew, will definitely come back to him again next time.

I found Roberto on Yelp and couldn't be happier that I did. The negotiation process was firm but…read morefair, and once we agreed, everything went incredibly smoothly. His team showed up on time every day, kept the work area spotless each night, and really went above and beyond to minimize any disruption from noise and dust. You can tell they take pride in their work. I would absolutely recommend Roberto and his team without hesitation.

I highly recommend Roberto and team for projects big and small. They just remodeled our kitchen and…read moreI was impressed with their professionalism, flexibility, communication, cleanliness, dedication, punctuality, respect for our home, and work ethic. They finished on time and on budget.