I've used Payman and Bay Area Design and Construction for two big projects now, and I honestly…read morewouldn't go anywhere else. They first rebuilt my San Jose home back in 2017. The work was excellent, but what really impressed me was the follow-up. A year later, Payman sent his crew back just to handle the little adjustments that come with a house settling. Even years later, he's still helpful whenever I need to get in touch with one of his subcontractors for maintenance. Because of that trust, I hired him again last year for a major remodel of my vacation home, and he didn't disappoint me as always. Payman is easily the most responsive contractor I've worked with, he gets back to every email within 24 hours, no matter how complex the issue is. His project management is top-tier. The crew is respectful and polite, and they actually finished the job ahead of schedule. It's rare to find a contractor who is this efficient and actually stands by their work long-term. Highly recommended.

I had pleasure of working with Payman and his associates Dario and Ginu on my home renovation…read moreproject. From the very beginning they were professional responsive and transparent about the design and construction project. Payman took the time to explain different design options in detail--outlining clear timelines, estimated costs, and how each plan would fit my goals and budget. His approach was thoughtful and collaborative, ensuring that every design decision made sense for my home's layout and potential. Throughout the process, communication was excellent. Payman and his team kept me updated on city approvals, vendor coordination, and project timelines. They were patient in answering all my questions and flexible with revisions as the design evolved. I truly appreciated their honesty, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. It's clear that Bay Area Design and Construction takes great pride in their workmanship and client satisfaction. I would highly recommend Payman to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and trustworthy design and construction team in the Bay Area.

I used Nolan Construction this past spring to update my kitchen with the addition of an island…read more Matt and Warren met with me in a timely fashion and had some great ideas for ensuring that the new addition/change blended well with the kitchen. Whlie the work was done by another Nolan colleague, the process was smooth and the quality was outstanding. I've had other contractors - and there definitely is a range - and I consider my experience with Nolan to be an excellent one. They are professionals.

Matt Nolan started a project in our Martinez home - and took our payment for the entire project…read more Then never returned to complete quite a bit that was unfinished. We tried every way possible to get ahold of him, and no response. Our amazing realtor (Janette Corby) who had referred him was able to get him to return the money for services that were incomplete. Granted the money returned was 5 months after the fact, but definitely better than nothing.

I am very familiar with the design and the product. Great…read moreattention to details, i would recommend a visit to their pre fab facility in California. innovative delivery process and concept.

Had the opportunity to attend an open house at Roof & Realm and was very impressed with the…read moreprofessionalism of the entire organization. Everyone from from the executive leadership team to support staff were on point and knowledgeable. From manufacturing standpoint, the attention to detail of these ADU's was too notch! Quality management clearly spares no expense to produce only high quality product for its customers. I enjoyed hearing from the executive team about the vision for the organization, this company is going to be one to watch. From every indicator, customer service is their utmost priority. Very impressed I have ti say, it's no wonder why they are a market leader in ADU's. I'll absolutely be working with them VERY SOON!

Not sure if this company is real business or just another pretty website in the cyberspace???…read moreCalled the 866-887-7997 which is listed as the company phone number and the number is no longer in service!!! Buyer beware before giving your money to a company that you can't even reach by phone or by email and doesn't respond to any inquiry.

Blu Homes has merged with Dvele Homes…read more Same high quality build, energy efficient, and modern design. Now with more smart features and enhanced healthy home upgrades!

Overall, I'd recommend BuildZig. They helped us with a small project and were very easy to work…read morewith. The pricing was reasonable and the work was well done. Communication could have been a bit more consistent, but it didn't stop the project from being a success. Happy to give them five stars!

We are so grateful we got to work with BuildZig for our remodel and addition for our home in…read moreOakland. We first met Carlos and the BuildZig team years ago through our architect. We really liked their love for Oakland, and we stayed in contact as we prepared for the project. Laura was key in helping finally get our permit, and once we had that in hand and were able to move forward, BuildZig was incredible!! Here are some of the glows I share with people all the time about how unique and special BuildZig is as General Contractors: 1) High Integrity. All the way through the process, Carlos and his team were trustworthy and consistent in letting us know each step in the process. 2) Impeccable work. The crew took real pride in their work and added touches we would not have even thought of related to the aesthetics and lasting quality. 3) Stayed on budget & schedule!! Honestly -- these are two things that no one can believe when I tell them. Budget and schedule were really important to us. Our budget was tight. They met our goal of finishing our whole project in time for us to move back in after only three months! The expenses were predictable and easy to track. 4) Great communication. We had weekly meetings to track the project and troubleshoot any questions. 5) Values aligned. Carlos comes from a background in community organizing and it shows in the practice of the work. They care about the well being of all of the workers, our neighbors, the broader community in Oakland, and the environment. We can't recommend them enough. They are Gem in Oakland for sure.

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.

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!

Overall well made house. The problem is totally mismatched single-stage HVAC equipment for a 2 zone…read morehouse. After 6 years of occupancy both the Carrier furnace and A/C had to be replaced - big bucks. A single stage with a one phase zoned system would have worked perfectly. Many neighbors have found leaking roofs, drains and cracks in their new homes. Buyer Beware. Make sure you totally check the functionality of your equipment with competent 3rd party company - even with a new house check everything.

I purchased a Signature homes in the Acacia community in Oakley last year Oct 24. I have to say…read morethat the home is built extremely well! The windows have great sound reduction, the doors including the front door are solid not flimsy of cheap. The electric panels looked amazing individually labeled even our home inspector was impressed. He was also impressed with the the attic, insulation was done well, heat shielding etc. I have had to use the warranty on some minor fixes like finishes but they are extremely responsive and get things handled asap. Shout out to Eddie as well my wife and I appreciate you!

For my bathroom remodel, I hired a company named Eano Home Renovation, which is listed as a General…read moreContractor on Yelp. It turns out that Eano isn't actually the contractor; they hire a contractor to do the work. Lucky for me, they hired Arch General Construction. As I was working with both these companies at the same time, initially it made it confusing to judge who was responsible for what; however, as time went on, I grew to rely on my Arch team. Knowing what I now know, I wish I'd known of Arch and hired them directly for my project. I enjoyed everyone on their team who I worked with. They did great work and I really trusted them. My bathroom turned out better than I could have hoped for. It's like I'm staying at a fancy hotel :) I'm not able to comment about their pricing due to my working through Eano, but it's common sense that anytime you've got a middle person, you're going to pay more. I'm guessing that their pricing is reasonable. A special shout out to their employee CY for his high quality work!

I can't say enough great things about Arch General Construction and the incredible job they did…read moreremodeling my three bathrooms! From start to finish, they exceeded all expectations. Sandy led this remodeling project so professionally. She and her team were incredibly mindful of our time, working flexibly around our busy schedules, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. What truly stood out was how personable the whole team was. They genuinely cared about our vision and made sure we were involved in every aspect of the design whenever our input was needed. They took care of everything, including handling all the city dealings to ensure things ran smoothly, which was a huge relief. We never had to worry about a thing! Sandy, in particular, was amazing. She was so thorough in ordering and double-checking that every part was exactly what we wanted, ensuring both the quality and design matched our vision perfectly. Her attention to detail and willingness to listen made all the difference. Her team led by Tan was so attentive to details and we felt went above and beyond to see everything was done to high standards. I highly recommend Arch General Construction to anyone who values high-quality work, great communication, and a truly dedicated team. I'm beyond thrilled I chose Sandy and her amazing team for this project! I will choose them again, hands down. Also, the best part is the value. We shopped around a lot and their prices are so very reasonable considering the outstanding workmanship they offer. Thank you Sandy and team Arch General Construction!

I did a deal with Ben and the Payum team. I repped the buyer and they repped the seller. Ben and…read morehis team were professional, punctual, and efficient. Their communication was second to none and they were on top of everything. I wish every deal I do has Ben on the other side of it. Highly recommend!

Hard to share just how wonderful of an experience I had with Ben and his team…read more I bought a house with them last summer and they were so professional and organized. There are no words,,, they are just so good!! I am a single working mother and I did not have time to mess around. Can you believe we got the first house I offered on! Its true! Ben knows the market and he has good relationships with the other realotors. He and his team clearly value their integrity and put the needs of thier customers first. The whole office is staffed with excellent communicators and they respond so fast, I thought I was in a time warp. I felt like the stars aligned when I bought my house and it was because the staff at Paymun know what they are doing. They helped me all along the way. I am very blessed to have had them on my side. What a great experience!!!