We had a great experience working with Chris, Dave and the rest of the crew at Christopher Gate…read moreConstruction. Beginning with the bidding process, Chris showed up on time, submitted a thorough proposal when he said he would, and was very professional. Yes, there were hiccups and surprises along the way. Chris and crew always handled them gracefully and fairly. We are very pleased with the quality of their work, and they stand by it even after the job is completed. I highly recommend considering CGC for your remodel.

I am a residential building designer who strives to build strong connections with my clients up…read morefront so that I can experience the project through their eyes and collaboratively realize the design based on their needs and wishes. We also sometimes realizes permit drawings for other designers who would rather not go through the challenges of assemble drawings and legal documents required by cities to acquire building permits. Such was the case was the when I received a phone call. "I'm Christopher Gates and I'm working on the O. project in San Francisco and I think we're missing a real opportunity." Chris went on to explain that the upper and lower levels of the project were connected by a set of non conforming stairs, which were grandfathered in by not touching them, but were't the most enjoyable to navigate. The previous designer had elected not to touch those stairs. But Chris suggested something extraordinary: "Perhaps we can carve out some space from the adjacent closet, a bathroom, and a light well, and make a set of beautiful stairs with a skylight above that unifies the home right when you walk through the front door. Are you interested in checking it out?" As one who wants my clients to really love their new home, I was a little embarrassed that I'd miss the opportunity myself. But even more, I was super grateful for Chris's suggestion as well as his palpable enthusiasm, especially when so many architects and builders are willing just to gloss over it just to get it done quickly. "Hell yes!" I said. We scheduled a time to meet, trouble shot the challenges, and over the next 10 days, co-created an amazing solution together. Yesterday, nearly nine months since that first meeting, I had the chance to check it out the (nearly) finished project. Chris and his fantastic team had totally transformed the place, from a chopped up, piecemeal layout to a spacious, light-filled home with all the essential amenities a family needs. Thank you, Chris, for making me a better designer through your curiosity, fantastic work, and service to your clients!

I had been looking for a contractor to totally renovate my 1936 kitchen. Jeff was recommended to…read moreme by a local kitchen designer. h\He spent patient hours helping the project get started. He outlined and estimated the project in detail. He was able to provide competent, professional subcontractors at each stage of the project and supervised and expedited it all. I am truly happy with not only the result but with the entire process!

Does a great job and is a pleasure to work with. Always prompt and cleans up after the job.read more

PLEASE READ: I wish I had listened to Craig A., Senior…read moreProject Manager at Realty Builders (not a salesman -- a true professional), when I was planning my kitchen and bathroom remodel. I spoke with six GCs. Most were cheaper -- roughly $20k less for the kitchen, $10k less for the bathroom. At the time, it looked like savings. It wasn't. Craig A. explained the importance of: * Proper wall blocking for cabinets and hood venting * Replacing old copper hot and cold lines while walls were open * Installing flooring correctly wall-to-wall under cabinets * Pulling permits for inspections and proper workmanship Others focused on cost. Permits weren't necessary, they said. Now that the remodel is "finished," the shortcuts are painfully clear: hood vent vibrations, leaking copper lines, uneven cabinets. To fix it, cabinets, drywall, flooring, and some finishes must be removed and replaced, and some items can't even be reused. The fix is now $43,538 -- far more than the $30k I thought I was saving. Craig wasn't trying to sell me extras. He was protecting my investment. If you meet him, you'll see he's genuine, professional, and honest. I was too focused on the upfront price to appreciate the value of his advice. Lesson learned: a remodel can look beautiful on the surface, but what matters most is what's behind the walls. Cutting corners isn't savings -- it's deferred expense. I'm actually kicking myself because I took everyone off Angie's List and considered only the other lower bids. Craig was a referral from a close friend who told me upfront, "They may be a little more expensive, but you'll be happy in the long run." They were right. I hope others can learn from my experience. When we're ready for our backyard deck, we'll be calling Craig A. and Realty Builders.

Realty Builders are an excellent company to do any type of recipient or plumbing work needed…read more They were reliable and came on time. They were great at finishing the job in a timely manner without any games. Honest great work. I would recommend this company to do any work for you.

Shane and crew did a great job on my whole house remodel in Glen Park. We added a bathroom to the…read moregarage level, redid the whole layout of the house, moving walls, etc, remodeled the kitchen, bathrooms, and relocated a staircase. Their quality of work is very good by SF standards and they are fast. The prices are competitive and I would definitely recommend them to others, in fact I already have! Thanks, Shane and crew!

We have worked with Shane Hegarty and his crew on a couple of projects and have been extremely…read moresatisfied with both the expert skilled work he does as well as the professional and timely completion. Shane offers a fair price and meets the deadlines agreed upon. As we have more projects that come along, we will ALWAYS call Shane. Our previous projects were full remodels of 2 Bathrooms, and a kitchen, and prior to that he and his team created built-in shelving units and some retro fit exterior projects. Will definitely recommend this company to neighbors and friends.

Run away! Not a day goes by that I don't regret hiring P3 to remodel our (still uncompleted)…read moreTelegraph Hill home. Be smart - call around for independent references. Speak to prior clients - despite the sparse amount of reviews on this site, former clients are out there. Note how many of the positive reviews on this site are a) very old and b) highlight Seamus Canning. Seamus is no longer with P3. Get a list of subcontractors on prior P3 jobs and ask if they still will work with P3. Ask the subcontractor if they have ever had to use a mechanics lien to be paid by P3. Do your diligence, so you don't regret your decision like I do. We were repeatedly blamed and accused of being bullies when we asked P3 for explanations regarding poor results and major delays on our home project. We were shocked and disappointed by Julie Kase's unprofessionalism and her inability to deliver industry standard results. As our project fell deeper and deeper into the abyss, Julie's chronic absenteeism increased. In our opinion, Julie lacks communication skills and repeatedly misrepresented the true state of our project to the point of denial. **We have spoken with former clients who had similar experiences with a lack of accountability, and if you contact me I can point you in their direction.** P3 removed a stairway railing in our home. Unbeknownst to us, they replaced it with a railing that does not meet coding/safety standards. Shortly after the installation of the new railing one of us slipped, could not reach the railing for support, and broke a rib. Robin May spec'd a crackled tile for our shower, stating that she used it in her own home. The problem was...the tile was not shower rated (confirmed by the distributor). Immediately upon use this tile started developing mold growth in these micro cracks. After we insisted that these tiles be replaced with actual bathroom rated tiles, Robin never spoke to us again. The process of replacing these tiles caused substantial damage to the bathroom floor tiles which P3 did not properly address. Elissa's review of P3 on this site bravely speaks the truth. When we read it, it was like seeing the end of the movie The Usual Suspects. Everything started to make sense. We agree with her assessment that P3 "refuse(s) to take accountability and misrepresent(s) facts". We also experienced repeated issues with paint quality, and paint ruining brand new hardware. P3's repeated attempts to correct issues were unsuccessful and resulted in further damage to our home. P3 was "change order happy" with our project as well, even submitting a change order to correct mistakes that they caused. We were forced to hire an independent consultant to inspect P3's work since they refused to deliver anything close to acceptable or industry standards. The estimated cost to finish and correct P3's work is substantially more than the original cost of the project.

Potential customers, beware. P3 Construction has been found guilty of violations by the Contractors…read moreState License Board (CSLB). However, after appealing the cslb's decision to issue a public letter of admonishment, p3 received only a private warning which means their violations won't appear in a CSLB search. Julie, P3's owner, responded to my review claiming it was "false and defamatory" and encouraged consumers to check CSLB records--knowing full well their warning is now private. This is misleading and dishonest. It's also a perfect example of what I experienced with P3 - they refused to take accountability and misrepresented facts. For those who want the real facts, I have attached CSLB's letter in my photos. I have spent over &60,000 fixing P3's poor-quality work and still have more to address given the volume of issues.

We made the right decision in selecting Fino Homes for our kitchen remodeling project. Roy was a…read moretrue partner throughout the process, His team and the subcontractors were top notch, and the attention to detail and the craftsmanship exceeded our high expectations. Roy kept us informed on a daily basis on the project progress, The crew were amazing and were super respectful and sensitive for our living space, It made the project to go smoother while we was living in the house during the kitchen renovation. Fino Homes thank you for making us feel like a priority and special. We can wholeheartedly recommend Roy and Fino Homes.

I reached out to Fino homes for a small home project involving shoring up my house and framing a…read moreguest room and a laundry room. I was quickly contacted by Roy, the owner, to schedule a free consultation/proposal for the work I was seeking. Within the same day, I had an appointment scheduled with Ben, the project manager. Ben was punctual, hospitable and professional and was able to answer my questions on the spot and said he would get back to me with an estimate for my job. I then received a follow up phone call from Roy, who went ahead and offered me some of the best advice at no cost and pointed me in the right direction. Without getting into details, Roy was very honest with his advice and recommendations. I truly appreciate Fino Homes honesty and will be my first choice for my next project involving design and build. Thank you, Roy!

He does quality work. Professional, efficient, honest. I…read morewould definitely recommend him.

It's been over 10 years since Firth Construction remodeled our home and everything they did still…read morelooks great and has stood the test of time. Nick has been available through the years to answer questions and to help our friends with home remodeling needs. Don't hesitate to choose Firth Construction. You can rest easily knowing that Nick will care for your house as if it's his own and he knows his stuff. He will solve issues that arise. You won't have to intervene and you will be very glad that you chose the right, conscientious contractor. In contrast, we undertook a major remodel with a different GC over the last year. We didn't use Firth Construction because of our scheduling and timing needs; however, we have major regrets that we didn't wait for Nick and his team to be available. We have had numerous headaches with the other company with many things having to be redone and having to settle with "good enough" because we had no choice. We had to bring in our own sub contractors to complete some work so we could feel comfortable that it was done correctly. In fact, we are still waiting for the GC to finish major work and are sitting in limbo with only one (of three) fully functional bathrooms, which is the bathroom Firth Construction did years ago. It's been extremely stressful, frustrating and disappointing. Renovations aren't always easy and unexpected things will happen; however, you can give yourself peace of mind and less stress if you choose Firth Construction. I wish we had and we are paying the price now.

Although we didn't end up going with Sunset Home Builders for our bathroom project, I do want to…read moreleave a review to recognize Idan's professionalism, honesty, competitive+reasonable quote, and being super thorough when putting together the estimate. We'll definitely use Idan and his team for future projects!

We worked with Idan and the team for a couple of projects at our home: a bathroom remodel and roof…read moredeck repair. Idan and his crew are extremely professional and diligent in their work. They go to great lengths to do quality work, even staying overtime to finish the job. Idan is a great project manager and communicated everything clearly and timely. He showed up every day to inspect the work and talk through the process. The team also did a great job in finishing the work on time, cleaning up the debris and materials. Great quality work in reasonable price. Highly recommend them!