Awful service and poor quality. They do not communicate and are not professional. I would not…read morerecommend them for hire. Be careful getting ripped off. Everyone check their terrible record with the state https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1061918 State says that their license is... "License is under suspension for the following reasons: License is suspended for failure to resolve an outstanding final liability from the Franchise Tax Board, Department of Industrial Relations, Employment Development Department, or Contractors State License Board. License is under Contractors Bond Suspension. A contractor's bond may have been received by the Board but not yet processed. Once the bond is processed the suspension will be lifted retroactively to the effective date of the bond. Ask the contractor for proof of a contractor's bond and contact the bonding company to verify bond status. License suspended for failure to comply with a bond payout." They are working with a suspended license.

Elvin and his crew took on our kitchen remodel which involved Ikea cabinets paired with…read moreSemihandmade fronts, a new butcherblock countertop, and backsplash tiling. We're very happy with the top-quality results. Elvin was super-responsive to our detailed questions before, during, and after the remodel. He was great in real-time problem-solving when some of the initial measurements we had taken didn't match up. His crew showed up reliably, professionally, and miraculously managed not to ding anything in our tight stairwell.

We've worked with John on 2 separate occasions and each time the experience has been outstanding…read more He's very professional and explains the scope of the work in an easy to understand way. He's an expert in all aspects of home improvement and his attention to detail is fantastic. We plan on having John do a few additional improvements on our home, and highly recommend him!

We asked John to renovate our patio and he provided a fair estimate so we proceeded with the work…read more He made our old cement patio look fantastic with new framing and a sealing process. It looks like new and we're very happy with the result. We are planning to have him come back for another project sometime soon.

Full range of top skills. We had a fairly major challenge. Remove a two ton stone fireplace. Its…read moreheavy chimney on two flooors. Refinish all walls and install a window and frame into the exterior wall. A challenge many did not qualify for Joe took it on . Not only doing fantastic work but also provided expert guidance throughout the process. The best we have worked with.

Fantastic work ethics , trustworthy, professional and reasonably priced!…read moreI hired Joe to rebuild my patio deck, replace the garage to back yard door, remove / install a new roof, paint the back half of my house amongst other misc items. He accomplished all the above in a timely manner resulting in a very satisfied customer! Now I want to hire Joe again to renovate my downstairs bathroom. NOTHING SAYS SATISFACTION AS DOES A "REPEAT CUSTOMER!"

Tom was one of 6 contractors I interviewed for a bathroom remodel project. I hired him because of…read morehis credentials, his references, and his sincere approach to keeping my costs down while guaranteeing high quality work. Tom's entire team was top notch, and am happy to have found a new plumber through this project, too. Was also thrilled that his estimated 6 weeks to complete the project turned into 4.5 weeks, because he did such a great job coordinating his resources and tightening up the schedule. Everyone enjoys working with Tom, and they do their best work for him. He was very hands-on and was here on the job site almost every day (unlike other contractors who disappear and let their teams fend for themselves once the job starts). While he was here, I gave him several other projects that he and Ed were able to complete while other members of the team worked on the bathroom project. Tom made sure I was happy with all the details. Am thrilled with the results and I highly recommend Tom for any construction project you are thinking about starting.

Tom Gorman is one of the best contractors I have had the pleasure of interacting with. He has done…read moreincredible work for me and for several friends. He works with incredible attention to detail and has mastered the art of completing beautiful projects in unique San Francisco buildings. He is truly talented and an all around great person. He and his crew complete projects in a timely fashion and with impeccable craftsmanship. I plan to use Tom Gorman for all future work on my home, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, honest contractor.

I'd you are looking for a general contractor look no further. Russell is the most sincere, genuine,…read moreand upfront contractor I have ever met. I hired him to help remodel both of my bathrooms. He gave me one of the most competitive quotes, he was super responsive and very communicated throughout the whole entire process. We are so happy with the results and would happily recommend and use Russell any day the week. You can see some of that pictures from our project attached.

My husband and I really enjoyed working with Russell at Realtors Choice Construction. He remodeled…read moreour main bathroom, and we absolutely love how it turned out! It's a beautiful bathroom now! He was able to complete the entire project very quickly within a week, which was awesome. We really appreciated Russell working within our budget for the project, and he went above and beyond to help us pick out items for the bathroom and give us ideas on how to save money. We have friends and family who have also used Realtors Choice Construction and Russell for bathroom remodels, and they all had great things to say about him too! We highly recommend him!!! Great person to work with and great work!!!

Top notch design, renovation and construction company!…read more Tim and his crew are great, they are quick to get back to you and provide a quality service at fair prices! Whether you need a small remodel, or a whole house project Tim and his team can set you up! The work is incredible!

We spent upwards of $40K (original estimate started closer to $25K, ended nearly 10K+ more by end…read moreof project) with Tim Lawlor Construction in 2019. Given that our home is relatively unique, there were not a lot of other options, so we were grateful to be able to have Tim Lawlor construction address many beams on our home which needed to be addressed/repaired. Sadly one of those beams did not last more than 5 years. I would think that for $40K investment the work would last longer than that. Needless to say they were the first I reached out to for remediation/recommendation but it's been over 1 month now and not a single response. I paid every single invoice on time and was respectful of delays and lack of communication the first time around but having spent that much with this company and to not even receive a call back is highly disappointing.

I am taking the time to write this because there are a few things you need to know before you hire…read moreTappan Builders to remodel your house. These are things we wish we had known before we hired them. First, the bid. Don't believe it. Tappan low balled his bid, leaving out dozens of items that came up later as "suggested" change orders. Our project had 21 change orders! Some of these were due to real changes in scope. But too many were items that could have and should have been part of the original bid. Some change order examples (these are increases from the amount in the bid): -Electrical: Change order for $6600 -Windows: We did add about 30% more new windows, but the price went up by 90%, from $18,000 to $34,000 -Interior Painting: $12,800 -Flooring: $11,500 -Heating Ducts: $1500 -Bathroom Vanities: $4000 -Wood Trims: $3900 -Door Hardware: $2300 Secondly, read the contract slowly and carefully, and consider having a lawyer read it. Here's what we learned the hard way: We decided to have the exterior painted by a wonderful company, Contreras Painting, who has painted many homes in our neighborhood. Their bid was about the same as the bid from Tappan's painter, but we knew the quality of Contreras' prep work and painting was extraordinary. What we discovered about the contract was that when we got our allowance credited back, it did not include the 22% that Tappan tacks on to all sub-contracted work or materials that he buys. That is, he kept over $1200 in profit and fees on work that was not even performed by his crew or subs. When asked about this, he referred us to the paragraph in the contract that allows him to do this. Buyer beware. Third issue: Several times we were told that plumbing or electrical items we wanted were not available. These were toilets, faucets, fixtures, etc., that we had spent time researching and deciding upon. His answer: pick something else. When we did a bit of Goggling online, they all turned out to be fully available. We had to prove to him that he was wrong, and in some cases, purchase the items ourselves. Then, when we bought them ourselves, he informed us that neither he nor his subcontractor would warranty them. Fourth issue: Tappan suggested a very expensive, but supposedly quieter, fan for the bathroom (Fantech). When the bathroom reached the stage where it was useable, we discovered that the fan was no quieter than any cheap generic model. After complaining that this fan was not living up to its reputation, Tappan suggested that we "put some screws" into the duct work. After reading the installation instructions online for myself, I discovered that he had virtually ignored the manufacturer's recommendations: that is, the material for the duct work and the ducting length were both wrong. It took almost a dozen emails before Tappan finally had his crew take a look. Indeed they were able to fix it, and they didn't charge extra for this, but the aggravation it caused was simply unnecessary. Fifth issue: His electrical contractor tries to cut corners. When asked specifically to install Lutron switches and plates, he substituted Leviton, in a mix-and-match manner, and the colors did not match. This was eventually corrected, but it took time, energy, and a bunch of emails before it was done. Sixth issue: Schedule. From the start, we asked for some sort of schedule for this project. It was clear that this was not going to be done in the three months of his original estimate. But we were never able to pin him down about the overall timing, nor could we even get a rolling estimate of upcoming decisions and dates. We would get comments like "decide on the tile by next Tuesday" when they were nowhere near ready to move ahead on tile work for weeks thereafter. On about a week's notice, we even worked out a place to stay so that the floors could be finished. When the day came, that very day, we were told that the plan had changed, and we would have to work out our accommodations for a later date. Seventh issue: Double charging. In at least three instances, invoices had to be revised by Tappan as a result of overcharges by his billing department. One of these was for over $800, and the others were smaller. But be vigilant. You need to check their work. Eighth and last issue: He loves to look around your house and diss other work you have had done by others. He, of course, insists that you correct everything with his contractors. With his 22% tacked on to all work by sub-contractors, you would be far better off to get your own bids. His "oversight" of other professionals is simply not worth it. When it was needed, say with the electrical work described above, it was not done. Having said all of the above, Tappan Builders does do high quality work. Our crew was competent and friendly. If you can get past everything described above, you may still want to hire them. Good Luck!

I recently had Steve Tappan do another job for us. He turned roughly 400 square feet of unusable…read moredirt space underneath our home into a 200 square foot storage area, 100 square foot utility area, and 100 square foot laundry room. This job was fully permitted, done within budget, and completed ahead of schedule. Throughout the process my wife and I were worried about dust and debris as we were still living in our home. Steve and his crew took precautions to safeguard our home and possessions and little to no dust made it into our home.

My wife and I delayed doing "the major remodel" for years because we had heard all the horror…read morestories. But the time had definitely come, and the perfect rental house fell into our laps in our neighborhood. So we decided to move forward and hired our architects. We were going to use a general contractor who had done some other remodels in our neighborhood. But our architects highly recommended Nick so we interviewed him as well. This was a major remodel, full kitchen with an addition, major structural changes throughout, full remodel of two bathrooms, a new deck and porch, new windows, in short, basically the works. From the first interview, it was evident that Nick knew what he was doing. He had thoughtful suggestions across the board and always provided a reasonable and pragmatic point of view. We decided to go with Nick, and it was the best decision we made. Nick managed to bring in our remodel on budget, on time, and with impeccable workmanship, all while dealing with the major obstacles of COVID19 and the shelter-in-place. It was quite incredible that he got it done. Nick is not overly dependent on subcontractors, and he knows how to line things up from a timing perspective and press those involved in the job so things run relatively smoothly and get done on time. At bottom, Nick is just a real pro, and I couldn't recommend him more highly. And to top it off, he is a good guy too!

How often do you hear these words about a general contractor? "I love my contractor and I cannot…read moresay enough good things about him". Any time anyone asks me about Nick, that is exactly what they hear from me. Nick Calder and his crew remodeled our 100+ year old home, adding a bedroom, a bathroom and an entry hall as well as updating the kitchen, putting in recessed lighting, painting, moving some walls around,and building a brand new two car garage. Initially we were concerned because he was the lowest of the four bids that we received, but after several conversations with his previous clients, we were convinced that Nick was our guy. And we were right. Nick is a very stand up straightforward person, who takes real pride in his work. When the inevitable hiccups came up, he handled them head on, made great suggestions and did everything at a reasonable cost. He has an amazing crew, who are careful conscientious and real artisans. We are so happy with the work they did and by the end (because we were living in the house while they finished up) they felt like family. I recommend him to anyone I know who is looking to do work on their home and in the the very unlikely event that we go through the remodel process again, I would hire him in a heartbeat.