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Modern, Well-Built Home in a Great Neighborhood…read more We moved into a newly constructed home by Thomas James Homes a few years ago and have really come to appreciate how well it's designed for daily life. Unlike many Bay Area homes built decades ago--often on outdated foundations and in need of constant upgrades--this one was built from the ground up and fully up to modern code. The open layout, large windows, and easy indoor-outdoor flow make the home feel bright and welcoming. It's often admired in the neighborhood--maybe even a little envied. The first-year customer service was also excellent. Whether it was a major appliance swap, door alignment, paint touch-up, or just a quick maintenance question, they responded quickly and professionally every time. Always easy to work with. And the location? Walkable, convenient, and close to everything we need. If you're in the market for a new build in an established neighborhood, this one's worth considering.

Michael did a great job renovating our house in Los Altos. For us, Michael was not only a general…read morecontractor, but also a designer and consultant. We had no experience in renovating houses, but Michael guided us through the whole process. He took the time to understand our needs and make great recommendations. For example, Michael designed our kitchen skylight which was dated, and it turned out amazing. We love the modern look and the auto open/close feature recommended by Michael. We had a designer for our master bathroom in the beginning but decided we didn't need one for the rest of the house because Michael was like one. We loved all of his ideas and he also let us know when we had terrible ideas. Michael was also great at helping us manage the budget. Our house was a fixer upper, but not everything needed to be redone. For example, we didn't like the windows and were considering replacing them. But Michael recommended a fresh paint instead, which saved us a lot of money. Even after the house was done and we paid in full, Michael was still very responsible and came back a few times to make sure everything was perfect. We highly recommend Michael for your renovation projects. If you're looking for a general contractor who does amazing work and requires minimal supervision, Michael is the one!

Zume Builders did a great job managing a major renovation and expansion of our Palo Alto home. We…read moreenjoyed working with them and we love the end result! Our initial contact was with Zume's sales manager Alan. He prepared a detailed quote explaining the scope of work and expected timetable. Zume provided more information and on a quicker basis than several other contractors we interviewed. For the project itself, we worked with Michael and Aaron. They both did a terrific job managing the construction. It was very important to us that the project progress quickly and efficiently, and they really came through! Michael was the overall GC. It's obvious he has lots of experience with construction in the Bay Area. He had great recommendations for outside vendors: for everything from lighting, to bathroom fixtures, to flooring and appliances. We also appreciated that he could handle the Title24 process (which allowed us to avoid dealing with another outside consultant). Aaron oversaw the day-to-day site management. We were a demanding client! He was very patient and responsive with the questions we sent on an almost daily basis. A major construction project is always stressful, and Zume's professionalism reassured us that we were in good hands. Michael and Aaron also did a great job coordinating with the city to ensure that the project was never held up because of failed inspections. Also, the buildertrend.com project management portal that Zume uses is a very convenient way to understand the status of the project and the schedule of progress payments. We are very happy with Zume's work on our project. We love the beautiful renovated home they helped us achieve!

We hired Amcon after firing our previous team and they ended up being the best MEP team we could…read morehave worked with. They handled everything smoothly and helped us settle with the health department so we could finally open our restaurant. Extremely professional, dependable, and easy to work while working within our budget.

From the owner: Engineering Design specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering in San…read moreJose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and the surrounding Bay Area. HVAC design and load calculations, Electrical engineering and panel schedules, plumbing system design, fire protection engineering, Title 24 compliance, lighting design, power distribution layouts, building automation systems, LEED certification consulting, and energy efficiency audits. Expert in ground-up construction projects, tenant improvements, retrofits, and remodels for commercial buildings, residential developments, industrial facilities, and mixed-use projects. Services Offered HVAC system design Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Plumbing design Fire protection engineering Title 24 energy compliance reports Lighting design & photometric plans Electrical panel schedules & load calculations Plumbing fixture unit calculations Fire sprinkler design coordination Building automation & controls integration Energy efficiency consulting LEED certification support MEP design for new construction MEP design for tenant improvements MEP design for retrofits & remodels Commercial MEP engineering Residential MEP engineering Industrial facility MEP engineering Partnered with Architects + Structural engineers

Emily and team remodeled both of our bathrooms (master bath and guest bath) during the height of…read morecovid. Not only were they considerate of the precautions during that time, the quality of work, attention to detail and overall professionalism surpassed my expectations. Emily was knowledgeable of various material types, pros and cons of each, and had reliable sources and suppliers for everything we needed. We had inspiration photos in mind for the general style of the bathrooms and she was able to guide us and provide recommendations on layouts and design that would look beautiful, but more importantly functional, for our family. Workmanship and build quality was great and has held up extremely well. Even now, years later, our bathrooms are in excellent condition with the timeless style and materials we enjoy every day. Thank you Emily and team! We are so grateful for your knowledge, expertise and guidance in home renovations. Highly recommend if you're looking for professionalism, guidance and quality workmanship in any kind of home remodel or rebuild.

We had a great experience working with Emily and her team on our shower remodel. From the start,…read morethey were extremely responsive and very accommodating of our schedule, which made the whole process much less stressful. Pricing was transparent and straightforward -- no surprises and no upselling, which we really appreciated. The craftsmanship truly stands out, especially the tile work. You can tell the tiling was done by a master craftsman who really cares about the details. The finished shower looks fantastic, and we're very happy with the results. Highly recommend Emily & team.

Neon Builder made our second-story addition a breeze. They stayed on schedule, kept the site clean,…read moreand nailed every detail especially the upstairs laundry and office nook I wanted. Highly recommend for any Bay Area remodel!

I recently had my kitchen remodeled by Neon Builder, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I…read morefound a kitchen look I loved on Pinterest, and their designer was able to perfectly bring that vision to life--all while staying under my original budget by using their recommended vendors. They also helped redesign the layout, which made the space way more functional than it was before. The entire process was smooth, and the results exceeded my expectations!

Simon at Sasco and his team did a great job on our small commercial building at a fair price…read more We had them replace some large support beams that had dry rot and replace two stairways. They did the work in record time and did such a good job cleaning up after themselves that I almost did not notice they had been there (other than everything looked brand new and freshly painted!) Simon has a masters degree in civil engineering, unlike most of the contractors that I have worked with in the past, and their estimation was very professional and accurate. When they came in on budget, we were thrilled. We are a small 14-owner office condo association, so that was much appreciated! I am sure they can handle very large commercial projects, but we were glad to have their capable group on our smaller project.

Sasco quoted our living room expansion/remodel, as did a friend of ours who is also a contractor. I…read morewas surprised that Sasco came in within our budget and timeline, and our friend couldn't come near the price and end date in his quote (!) Simon was great to work with and he gave the project attention to detail that I wouldn't have even thought to look for. If a problem arose, he was quick to get it taken care of. My husband called him even on weekends and off hours when he needed to talk about an aspect of the project, and he was always available. I was confident he had our best interest in mind. We're incredibly pleased with the way our home looks now (on time and at budget) and I've already recommended Sasco to friends! Thanks.

I highly recommend Blue Spade Construction for complex structural work. After others turned us…read moredown, Chris stepped in with a smart, professional plan that mirrored our engineer's requirements exactly. The crew was efficient and proactive, always thinking ahead of our requests to ensure the job was done right. They traveled a long distance daily but maintained great communication and a clean job site. They finished our project perfectly in time before our family vacation. Fair prices and top-tier expertise--we couldn't be happier!

We wanted to build an ADU studio apartment in our 2 car garage. Chris is wonderful, and so is his…read moreteam. i can honestly say that it turned out better than our wildest dreams. Chris and his team did everything exactly the way we asked, and we were picky! When we requested changes and modifications, they listened and went the extra mile to deliver what we wanted. It was done in a timely manner. I have lived in the completed ADU for over a year, and we have had no problems come up at all - everything was done so well that we are totally satisfied (and did I mention we are picky?) Great job! Chris, thank you and your team!

Just finished a complete kitchen remodel with Parm and his team in under 8 weeks! We highly…read morerecommend Buildable! Our project included removing a wall, closing a window and moving all plumbing and electrical. From our initial consultation, to collaborating with our architect, to finishing the final touches, Parm was very responsive and had great communication throughout the process. We appreciated his patience with all our questions and accommodating our schedule and budget. While we did go over our initial budget, it was a conscious decision to increase scope and Parm was very transparent in the invoicing process. His crew and all the subs he works with are amazing! Each of them were very knowledgeable in their specialty, they worked fast without sacrificing quality. Every one of them were very respectful of our home and space, cleaning up and locking up after every day (we lived in the house during construction!) We have done several construction projects in the past and working with Buildable has been our best experience. We are super happy with our dream kitchen and will absolutely call Parm again for our next project!

From the owner: You Imagine It. We Build It. We’re ideally equipped to…read moredeliver a comprehensive vision for your new custom home.

We hired AE about a year ago but I wanted to wait a while before writing this review. To get to a…read moresteady state so the review could be more objective. In short, we were impressed by the quality of the service and, because we shopped around a bit, found the prices to be reasonable. AE remodeled our old, tired bathroom. Originally, we did not understand that we would be responsible for selecting the materials. But after that sunk in, we did our diligence with the helpful assistance of AE. Jenny was very informative and responsive. She answered our questions, both those that related directly to the bathroom but also those relating more generally to remodeling strategies that arose from our inexperience. What do you think of this material? What do you think about this type of sink in this space? What kind of shower design is best for this concern of mine. Etc. I can't recall an instance where Jenny did not immediately and helpfully respond to email or text. Jenny also proactively made good suggestions. The remodel went well. We really liked the result. We were delayed a bit by the city and permits. But Jenny and her team were always patient and committed. In one instance, the city inspector came back with some surprising feedback. But Jenny and her team with due dedication and versatility adeptly executed on the feedback and made the inspector happy. Anyway, it's been about a year after the remodel. A few small issues came up recently. I contacted Jenny and she sent her team to handle without hesitation. The follow through was very impressive. Jenny will be the first person we call when we're ready to remodel the other bathroom.

Was excited to work with these folks. Very nice and up front costing…read more However the fine details of the finished product was missing. Small dents here and there. They Scratched hardware that we purchased and we had to purchase another set. We spent a week waiting for new shower cartridges because they didn't know what type we should get. I wish our project came with an actual project manager who would tell us what we needed to do and by when. We felt like we had to plan and purchase so many things on our own They stuck this sticky plastic all over our carpet to prevent stains but when it was removed left adhesive residue everywhere and now my carpet is ruined. When I asked how to fix they ignored me. I regret starting this project with them. After this post there is a response from the "business owner" stating they are sorry and then a lengthy set of excuses which equates to a false apology. Bottom line is 1) you scratched up the hardware we gave you 2) we bought all the HW ourselves and asked if we bought the right cartridge. You all said yes. Give the right answer else we waste time. 3) we rejected your attempt to fix the carpet issue because your team had already used a wipe on the carpet and it didn't work. And then you offered to dump vinegar all over to clean it. Of course I'm going to reject that. What other excuses would you like to provide? And tbh you should be concerned whether your customer feels disrespected not your own feelings on the manner which is of opinion. And by the way your contract that we all signed includes a 1 yr warranty. I hope to not use that but your response seems to imply you are going to abandon communications with us which is a legal breach in your own contract.

Our construction journey has been long and involved - complicated by covid, the economy and all of…read morethe standard ups and downs of remodeling a dated, flawed property into what we knew could be our dream home. Thankfully, the Conrado team has been along on this ride from the very beginning. Any remodel or construction is a journey riddled with highs and lows but I'll say this much - our faith and trust in Conrado is such, that upon completion of the remodel of the main house, we didn't hesitate to engage them regarding our next endeavor for the property. This next project will be no smaller - ADU, adding two more decks, a completely custom outdoor kitchen, newly constructed pool and surrounding area, orchard, as well as complete relandscaping of the property, with repaving, regrading and drainage. We have huge confidence in our team - they're true professionals with impeccable attention to detail and depth of knowledge in their field. Their response time and ability to problem solve has been a huge help in getting the ball rolling and hopefully we'll break ground on construction come the new year. We cannot wait to see plans blossom into fruition - when all is said and done, it'll be nothing short of a dream. I'll mention one thing more - the 'Home Care' service has been incredible. Annette, our Home Care manager, is an absolute life-saver. They help with maintenance, repairs and amendments, it's a huge relief knowing that were something to need attention, Conrado maintains a great relationship with subs, who are able to help promptly no matter the issue at hand.

For the last 15 years, I have been privileged to work with the Conrado Company on many projects and…read moresome spectacular one-of-a-kind homes. I design custom closets and cabinets and it is always a real pleasure to work with the Conrado team and customers. They take great pride in their work, value quality, manage projects in a timely manner and are always professional and friendly. In particular, Paul Shradar and John Mitchell are great to work with. At the end of the project, I often hear Conrado customers saying things like: "... we are grateful that Conrado was at the helm of the project," "we absolutely love our new home," "they took such good care of us," and even, "they made it fun!" Robert Gudanets