I'm a retired builder/remodeler. Over the years I've worked with many subcontractors from all the…read moretrades and none have been easier to work with, more professional or have produced more impressive results than Efren and his team at Bay Countertops. Tobee runs an efficient installation and shares many helpful insights. The office staff makes every effort to work with your schedule. And I still marvel at the way the cutters have matched the veins in my quartz countertops. The showroom is well designed without being overwhelming, and is just a short drive over the Richmond Bridge from Marin to the Marina Bay Parkway exit off of 580.

I had a great experience with Bay Countertops. The owner, Efren showed up exactly when he said he…read morewould for the consult and estimate. He was efficient and detail oriented while taking the template for my countertops, and the turnaround time for install was exactly as promised. A week later Tobee and Enrique showed up, walked me through the process, and after I answered a couple questions they had the countertop in and looking great. Overall I would highly recommend them and I will definitely use them again in the future.

Very satisfied with the work done, it was a clean work and they made it look as seamless as…read morepossible to the two rooms as if it had always been there. Really liked the communication by email, phone call and text, very informative and clear. Definitely recommend for any home project.

I'm usually a budget DIY person, so this is the first remodel project I've done with a real…read morecontractor. Small bathroom remodel. I chose these guys based on price + professionalism + their ability to see that I wanted something a bit more creative and custom than what is typical and willingness to make it happen and/or negotiate what we COULD do to get as close as possible but still fit my budget. (an important trait that the others that bid didn't quite get). The city inspectors were brutally picky and it took extra steps to get approval and I'm just glad these guys were patient and knew what to do. I'm in condo with tight rules and they handle it with grace. They've minimized dust and disturbance, kept me updated, quick clear communications, etc. We're only half way through, but I've been so impressed I had to write this and will post pics and a follow up on completion.

Remodeling our home has been a dream of ours for a long time, but finding the right person to trust…read morewith it was the hard part. We actually met with quite a few contractors before we found Mike. Honestly, the fact that he was willing to come out on a Saturday just to work around our crazy schedules told us everything we needed to know right off the bat. From that first meeting, Mike just 'got' it. He didn't just listen; he offered real insight on how to open up the space and make it actually functional for our family while keeping the modern look we wanted. Even when the inevitable hiccups popped up, Mike always had a workaround ready. He wasn't just a guy we hired; he felt like a partner in the whole process. Our home is beautiful, and we can't recommend Mike enough if you're looking to start your own project.

I'm going through Kitchen & Bath remodeling rigt now with these Lying Bastards who have turned my…read morekitchen and bath work into a weekend gig. Horrible experience so far. Hope things would change for better?

I received 4 quotes for stone installation for our kitchen renovation. This included waterfall and…read morebacksplashes (including one tall panel up the wall). Amazing Stone was very easy to communicate with and prompt with their quote. The breakdown: - 1 company was at $14.5K. - Amazing Stone and another company were at $11-12K. - 1 company was at $9K. We selected this company and were happy with the job they did.

They did a great job for a fireplace stone surround. Dariel was very responsive and gave us a good…read moreprice for a complicated project. They accommodated our requests and even helped with cutting some of the mantel pieces to size. The measurements were spot on even though the mantel had some imperfections in dimensions. I would highly recommend him. Bonus: My cat loves our new setup

I had an excellent experience working with Ron from Green Group Remodeling over the last few weeks…read morewhile exploring a garage conversion. Although I've decided to put the project on hold for personal reasons (finishing a campervan project first!), I wanted to specifically highlight Ron's incredible professionalism and dedication. I did a lot of research for this project, and Green Group was the only one out of five companies that offered both competitive pricing and a payment plan that strictly followed California law. That level of transparency and commitment to legal standards is rare and was deeply appreciated. We spent over three weeks going back and forth on the quotation and contract details. Ron was extremely patient, answering every single question I had and providing a highly detailed, transparent 16-page proposal. If you're looking for a team that is thorough, communicative, and professional, I highly recommend reaching out to Ron. They will be my first call as soon as I'm ready to move forward with the conversion!

Roy was my competent project manager and ensured that our input was valued in the process of final…read moreplanning. The marble bathroom steam room project was flawlessly executed. There were minor issues several months after the project was competed. When I research out, I got a lightning fast response from Roy and he sent Cristian who repaired both minor issues in a timely manner. I believe that after service of a project is just as important as the final finish of any project. I plan on working with this crew in the near future.

I recently replaced the 25-year-old flooring in my home, which included carpet, tile, and linoleum…read more I did extensive research on flooring types, materials, padding, etc., and received five estimates, ranging from $9K to $25K. Through that process, I learned that much of the price difference comes down to the quality of the materials and the installation. Granada Floors offered a great balance of quality materials, reasonable pricing, and superior personal attention. It's important to me to support local, small businesses, and I was excited to learn that Granada Floors is also a women-owned business. That's when I met Mona, and from the beginning, she was a joy to work with. Mona is a warm professional who clearly takes pride in the products she offers. Her family has been in the flooring business for decades, and she now owns Granada Floors. With a background in interior design, she doesn't just sell flooring--she comes to your home to consult with you about what will work best in terms of colors, materials, and budget. She is honest, diligent, and very easy to work with. Communication was excellent throughout the process. The installation was completed in just two days in my 1,400 sq ft home, installing 12 mm waterproof laminate flooring throughout. The floors look beautiful and have completely transformed the space. I highly recommend Mona and Granada Floors!

We came here over a recent weekend and I had a photo of a Shaw flooring that I liked. The manager…read morewas nice enough to find a matching color but they didn't carry the Shaw brand. The manager said all the flooring was just as good but unfortunately this doesn't actually give us comparable facts (veneer thickness, overall thickness of flooring, etc.). My feeling is that the brands here are limited. I looked up a brand of flooring they recommended and it was a lower end brand probably made in China. That may be just fine but I am also weary about off-gassing. Where the product is made and where the materials come from does matter to me. I'm currently looking at online venders where products come from Sweden that actually end up being similarly priced with very little off-gassing and is sustainable. I found some good contractors off Angi online and will be overseeing the project myself. While the quote given to me was reasonable (9500) for the first floor of my home, I would feel more comfortable having more choices in the material that I walk on and breath in everyday.

Sal and the team at Venova Construction did an outstanding job rebuilding a portion of my parents'…read morehome after a fire this past summer. From the very beginning, Sal was professional, responsive, and clear about the scope, timeline, and budget. We asked for a quality rebuild, and Sal absolutely delivered. I highly recommend Venova Construction to anyone looking for a reliable, honest, and skilled construction team. Thank you Pics to come!

I sent out a request on Yelp to have gaps in my door frames closed after removing carpet and going…read moreto LVP flooring. VENOVA was extremely responsive and said they were willing to do this, when a lot of other companies said they had minimums in the several thousand of dollars and wouldn't come out for smaller jobs. Saul came out and gave me an estimate at a fair price. He and Pablo came by the next week and put plinth blocks on all my door frames that had gaps in them, as well as completing a few other small items. They were on time, courteous, and cleaned up before they left. I am very happy with the quality of their work and will likely use them in the future for larger renovations.

Laura was very helpful as we looked at cabinet hardware and cabinet colors. It is a beautiful…read moreshowroom with a large variety of products!

The Palazzo team is phenomenal! We needed a design and build partner for our kitchen & laundry…read morerenovation project, & new floors.  We worked with Rebeca & Erika for the early phase planning, they brought great ideas and guidance to bring our dream kitchen to life.  The build was also smooth and on time, led by Felipe, Art and his team.  We've all heard nightmare stories with these kind of renovations.  It's great to lean on real experts you can depend on,  are responsive, and always one step ahead of things.  Palazzo is committed to delivering great results for their customers, we're delighted with the results.

We just redid our kitchen and our contractor sent us to Elegant Stone and Cabinets for our cabinets…read moreand countertops. Kira helped us pick out the cabinets, counter, sink, handles and she did an excellent design of our kitchen. The kitchen turned so beautiful and we are enjoying it so much! Thanks to Elegant Stone!!!!

Working with elegant stone and cabinets was so easy. I was worried something would go wrong, like…read morethey would cancel and adjust date, or would take lo ger than they said. But no. From beginning to end we t smoothly. We hot counter top, backslash and new sink done in 8 hours, 2 guys did all the work. It looks great, love it and would recommend.

Shams, TC & Ryan, project mgr., Diego and Daniel, installer, Casey, Pamela Martucci, all worked…read moretogether, from the very beginning proposal to the finishing touches, seamlessly. Easiest experience I've ever had with a remodel. And I was a nervous Nelly like no other. I've never done anything in the 20+ years I've lived here so I was scared to death of being ripped off and taken advantage of. I needn't have worried. Shams was meticulous with his proposal, outlining and detailing every step of the procedure. He was patient and explained everything in terms I understood. Next came to work: They covered my carpet taking care to make sure that they picked up after themselves at the end of each day. The noise and disruption was minimal. Every step was explained and they didn't mind my occasionally observing and asking questions. Em, my cat, thinks they were purr-fect! Impressive how well SCHICKER worked with Pleasanton's permit inspector in all three phases, to complete this project on time. SCHICKER's lifetime warranty assures me that if I have any issue in the future, all I have to do is call them. And I will!! I highly recommend this company if you're interested in integrity, reliability and professionalism.

This review is for the design scheduling and consultation process. Specifically Shams Tantawy…read more Shams came to my house on a Saturday morning, which worked well around my work schedule. He assessed both full bathrooms, and we sat and talked through all of the measurements, materials, plumbing, electrical, and various materials. He was extremely professional and friendly. I knew my bathrooms were not up to code, but no one else had explained why they weren't and the new standards are (such as for bathroom fans). He drew my bathroom out and priced it out at my house, and sent the quote to me before he left. This is definitely a luxury price, and I am still gathering quotes, but of the four companies I have asked for quotes, this is the only one who has actually sat with me for a full consultation and design explanation. Not just regarding aesthetics, but explaining why certain materials are best in wet versus dry areas. I also think it is important women know that this is a very professional company, sometimes it can be scary hiring teams to work in your house if you're home alone. Shams was not pushy, he was personable, I felt safe, and he proactively mentioned that their team is very safe, insured, takes care to be safe around the home (e.g. covering ground spaces in and out to avoid scratched surfaces/dragging dirt in). There is no sub-contracting so they always know who is in and out of clients' homes at any time. This made me feel very reassured, and is different to others I've hired for previous renovations. As I am still in the decision phase, I can't speak to the outcome of the renovations. But I would highly recommend a consultation with Shams at Schicker. It was educational, thorough, and I feel confident that if I do hire the team, they will do an excellent job.