Working with Ilya and his team was a dream. He and his project managers made incredible progress quickly on house projects before our move in date, and helped bring to life ideas by suggesting even better ones. They recommended high quality products that resulted in a beautiful home. The communication with the team went above and beyond what I expected. We are so grateful for their work! read more

We are beyond thrilled with our bathroom remodel! Reliable Construction truly lived up to their name throughout the entire process. Ben, the Project Manager, was a complete professional from day one. He kept us informed, stayed on schedule, and provided fair, transparent pricing--which is a huge relief when you're dealing with home renovations. The craftsmanship was where they really shined. Igor did an incredible job; his quality of work and attention to detail are top-tier. You can tell he takes immense pride in the finishing touches, and it shows in the final result. If you are looking for a team that is reliable, skilled, and honest, I highly recommend them for any home remodel. We couldn't be happier with our new space! read more

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Reliable Construction recently completed a minor renovation job for us, including our kitchen and office. They did a great job and were true to their name. The team at RC was no non-sense, efficient, communicative, and pleasant to work with. I'd definitely recommend!! read more

We enjoyed working with Ilya and his project managers Michael and Ricardo in the demo, mold abatement, and rebuilding of a bathroom in our house, as well as doing reconstruction work under our front steps and porch. Ilya was in charge of everything and was immediately responsive to our questions throughout the job. Michael and Ricardo were efficient, mapped out the daily plans, and there were no delays. The job was finished as originally planned and the expected dates were met. The various craftsmen and electrician were excellent and always pleasant. Overall, a very knowledgable and responsive construction firm to work with. Truly "reliable"! read more

Ilya and team did an amazing job on our home. They tore down the kitchen wall to open up the kitchen and dining room, added a full bathroom, closed a wall and created a coat closet, etc... We worked really well with Jesse who was committed to seeing the job to full completion. He and Jose were so easy to work with. Ilya has a full team, from project manager, structural engineers, painters, etc... It was nice knowing that he had all the resources to take care of everything on our renovation list. I would recommend Ilya and his wonderful team. read more

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Ilya runs a wonderful construction company and has a big heart. From his demo crew who are so upbeat and polite, to his PMs Mikhail (Misha) and Jesse, to his fantastic electrician Andrii and Jose the do-everything handyman, it was a pleasure working with him and his crew. I have wholeheartedly recommended Reliable Construction to my friends. For detail, I had Ilya add a steel beam, several posts, add a new bathroom, remodel my kitchen and bathroom to the studs. They were very efficient, detailed and considerate, even helping with small errands like return a large exhaust fan to UPS when the original one sent was dented. Their experience shows throughout the process, and I felt respected and confident, even though this was my first major renovation. The project took slightly longer than estimated, but when I told Ilya that I had a relative who needed to move in with me, they moved heaven and earth to finish within a week. That said, they still continued to address small concerns after the fact, like painting the outside where an old electrical panel was moved, helping to repaint a small deck where lots of foot traffic had worn away the paint and now fixing a large drain pipe that has been leaking (note that the plumbers they sub to - Perez - are not my favorite). For costs, Reliable are quite reasonable with a warranty that they stand behind. Ilya will always go above and beyond to ensure his clients are satisfied with the work delivered. It's super hard to find trustworthy and quality contractors who also have availability, so I felt fortunate that Reliable was recommended to me by my real estate agent friend. She used Reliable for her own personal remodel and also recommends Ilya to her friends. read more

We hired Reliable Construction to remodel our kitchen and 2 bathrooms last fall. The project took about 4 months and overall we are very happy with the results. The project was difficult as we also had the wall between the kitchen and living room removed which was load bearing. However, the crew at Reliable Construction are very experienced and handled the extra structural work with related permits without any issues. It was also difficult as we were living in the house during construction but they are very experienced with these situations and had temporary partitions set up to keep the dust out of our living areas. While there were some unforeseen issues , given the difficulty of the project I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Reliable Construction for any remodel projects. Would like to thank Ilya and the team at Reliable Construction especially Ben our project manager for making our home a much nicer place read more

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Since we had a good experience with Reliable Construction before, we hired them again to rebuild our external stairs. The stairs had been leaking water for years, with wood damage extending into the con garage, so this was a critical fix. Once again Reliable Construction delivered. The project took two month, and the work was thorough, with every stage signed off by city inspector. Scheduling and communication was prompt and easy. The end result is pleasing, and I have several neighbors complimenting on it. Best of all is that the stairs are completely waterproofed now. read more

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After a stressful experience with earlier work, we were honestly pretty shaken and just wanted to know we were in good hands. Reliable Construction was exactly that -- steady, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. Ilya runs a wonderful company, and it shows in both the work and the people. He and his team, especially Jesse and Rick, who are exceptional project managers, showed up quickly, took the time to understand the situation, explained everything clearly, and coordinated the necessary steps with professionalism and care. We felt informed, reassured, and respected throughout the process, with clear communication and realistic timelines. When another issue popped up in our garage, an old-house leak that needed a thoughtful, lasting repair they handled it immediately. The quality of the work is excellent, and the experience was even better!!! If you're looking for a team you can truly trust, Reliable Construction delivers. We're very grateful for their care and expertise and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and we will use them again! read more

We recently completed a significant renovation project with Ilya, which included foundation work, waterproofing of backyard, full bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, addition of a new bathroom and closet, electrical work, plumbing, and interior painting. Throughout the project, Ilya demonstrated a high level of professionalism, reliability, and flexibility. He effectively communicated with us, understood our needs, and delivered quality results. We appreciated his ability to adapt to our changing priorities and work style. He had the right attitude and made a very stressful process for anyone a lot less stressful. Also, this whole remodel was done in 4 months (a project that could easily have taken up to a year). Needless to say, Ilya was very efficient and had the right team working around the clock to ensure that we were able to move in to our new home as soon as possible. He and his project manager, Mikhail, were very knowledgeable about what needed to be done and offered us their expertise when it mattered and when we weren't sure about certain things/ what appliances and fixtures to choose. Overall, we're very happy with the final outcome and would highly recommend Ilya for anyone's home renovation needs! read more

We worked with Ilya a second time to remodel a kitchen and bathrooms. He is very responsive and helpful during the whole process. Gives great ideas and is reassuring. Will use him again for future projects. read more

The back of my house was in desperate need of new siding and windows and I hired Reliable Construction at the recommendation of a neighbor. Their work exceeded my expectations. Quality work, reasonable rates, great communication, efficient and FAST. Ilya is the best contractor I have ever worked with. read more

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Ilya, Michael and team thank you for the immense transformation of my house facade, for the quality of construction, the attention to detail, your flexibility, reliability and honest pricing. It was a pleasure dealing with every member of the team. ****************************** I'm grateful (thank you YELP reviewers!) to have found Ilya Zhuchkov and Reliable Construction. My project involved replacing dated, heavy stonework from exterior walls, stairs and ground with a more aesthetic stone which required precise preparation and laying, which was done beautifully. Along the way, the team replaced wood framework and siding which were very water-damaged, having been badly paired with the old stonework. Ilya's team also refreshed stucco, repainted areas of wall and siding and replaced exterior lighting. The work was done efficiently, cleanly and with excellent communication. The result is transformative and more importantly, of excellent quality. I highly recommend Reliable Construction. You will be satisfied with every aspect of their work. I'll be using them for all my future projects. read more

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We found Ilya on Yelp due to the really good reviews. Ilya and his crew were super professional, detail oriented and dedicated. I felt like they delivered as they are working on their own house. Our project was consist of renovation of our backyard (adding a deck with stairs and changing all the fences). I ended up working with Ilya's team for some electrical work. (We did the tile ourselves as we knew a very good tile master for a long time. Ilya and his team were able to bring our vision to reality. I added few photos of our backyard. read more

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This team is wonderful. We just got our seismic foundation bolting and sheer-walling done, along with insulation in the garage. Ilya and Sergey are great to work with, speedy in responding, and their workers are conscientious. Fantastic cleanup job after each day! And really great advice from Ilya on how to approach problems without things mushrooming into an unmanageable budget. We look forward to the next phases of making our house into a more reliable structure with Reliable Construction (haha). read more

I highly recommend Reliable Construction and their team of skilled craftsmen for your construction project - especially if it's a deck. Ilya and his team lived up to their name - they were incredibly reliable, showing up rain or shine to build my Ipe deck in the timeframe they committed to, being super responsive in their communication, and helping me easily navigate the SF permit and inspection process. The team showed great attention to detail, and are truly masters at their craft. Amazing quality, reasonable price, and truly reliable at delivering stellar results! read more

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We contacted Ilya a while ago to renovate our bathroom. Ilya was able to recommend options that fit within our price range. He was communicative throughout the project and was willing to listen to and respond to our concerns. Best thing was that they were able to complete the project ahead of schedule. Even when we found additional issues, that required additional work, they were able to accommodate without causing an additional delay. Would definitely recommend them! read more

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Our renovation was very extensive. It included foundation work, a large new extension, seismic retrofit, painting, new wood flooring, new kitchen, new bathroom, new windows, new roof, elevator install. Ilya's team worked incredibly hard, including working on Saturdays if it helped to speed things up. Both Ilya and the project manager were on site every day. We had moved out of the house for the renovation, and our neighbors said to us that they would also hire Reliable for future projects because they saw first-hand how much personal daily supervision that Ilya gave to the project! Ilya and his PM would answer their phone day or night if we had any questions. Every inspection passed the first time round, which demonstrates the high quality of their work and the pride that Ilya takes in his projects. Ilya has 20+ years of experience, and knows all SF regulations well. He has connections with very high quality tradespeople who he has worked with for a long time. Because of his long and good relationship with the trades, they come through for him with high quality and at short notice if needed. The total construction time was about nine months which was super fast given the scope of work. Reliable is "Reliably Fantastic"! Five stars!! read more

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I hired this company to rebuild my front deck. They did a great job. Responsive, responsible, patient, and fairly priced. They took seriously the safety of the project and helped me schedule inspections along the way. I would hire them again and recommend them wholeheartedly. read more

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After meeting with many companies for a joint reroof & balcony/deck reconstruction project, we decided to go with Reliable Construction to handle both at the same time. Living in SF, we wanted someone very familiar with the SF permitting system, and Ilya showed a level of comfort and understanding that we didn't see with anyone else. Ilya was extremely responsive throughout the process, and we were ultimately very impressed with the speed and quality of the work his team did. I think they finished in half or a third of the time originally quoted. Everyone on his team was extremely respectful, and we would definitely work with them again for the number of both indoor and outdoor projects we have planned for the future. read more

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I considered a gift from above to have found Ilia and his Reliable Construction on Yelp! I had 2 weeks to find a contractor to demolish and rebuild the front stairs of my 100+ years old Outer Sunset house. It requires getting construction permits and the city's approval on framing, on cement, tile and on final finish. After interviewing and comparing prices of 5 licensed contractors. I ended up choosing Ilya because he was the most sincere , honest and transparent. Most importantly, He responded right away He was the lowest bid He took care of the architectural drafting, city permit paper works and on site inspection. He informed me before every meeting and sent pictures of the documents and meeting notes. The final result is beautiful and I am very thankful. I am definitely calling them again for any future home construction. read more

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Highly recommend Reliable Construction for roofing leaks and ensuing damage repair. Its hard to find general contractors that do high quality work fast, reasonably priced and with good communication. Reliable Construction hit the mark on all points. The work quality on the roof repair was well thought out and meticulous in execution. The interior work was sharp, with great attention to detail on the wall repair and paint job. Throughout the whole process, the owner Ilya was friendly, communicative and easy to work with. I plan on using Reliable Construction for future repairs, renovations and remodels. read more

Ilya and crew did amazing work on our deck, roofing, siding, and paint projects. Everyone on the team was professional and paid attention to details. Can't go wrong bringing them in for a project. read more

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We recently did a full exterior paint job and repair of siding and failing roofing on our balcony. Ilya and his team were very professional, courteous, and timely when it came to their work. Communication was also very good. Other than the great paint job and work, I was also very impressed with how clean they kept the work site. After every day, they would spend the last part of the day cleaning around the outside of the house and making sure the surrounding neighbors were affected as little as possible. Guillermo and his team of painters were also great and tedious with their work. Guillermo helped us choose the scheme and was a great help with deciding where to use trim color and where to use base color. They even painted the wall of my neighbors house that was facing our property with the matching color. Overall, I am very happy with my decision to go with Ilya and his team and would recommend them and will likely work with them again in the future. read more

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Ilya, who came highly recommended by my structural engineer for his quick deployment and excellent quality of work. Although we ultimately couldn't move forward with the project, I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism and responsiveness. Ilya was very responsive and took the time to go over the project with me multiple times. He visited my home in San Jose, provided a quick quote, and was always prompt in his responses. Even though I took some time to decide, he remained patient and communicative throughout the process. What stood out the most was Ilya's honesty and professionalism. He was one of the very few who reached out to inform me that he wouldn't be able to work on the project. This closure was very much appreciated. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Ilya in the future. Thank you, Ilya, for your time and professionalism. read more

We've used Ilya's company for several jobs now. Ilya and his team did such a great job with our bathroom remodel several years ago that we asked him to remodel our kitchen and completely redo our leaky old front stairs this summer. They did a great job on both! The projects were completed quickly; the kitchen was done in just over six weeks, which apparently is really fast. Both Ilya and his project manager, Michael, are very responsive, punctual, and are great at explaining the best way to design / build things. They helped us with the kitchen design, explained pros and cons of different design options, and told us where to purchase cabinets, tiles, etc at reasonable prices. The various specialists who came in to do work - electricians, plumbers, tile installers, cabinet installers, etc - were very skilled and professional. I really appreciated the fact that they were careful not to accidentally let our cats out (which may seem like a silly thing but shows that they care) and kept the house clean. The prices on all the projects were quite reasonable, especially for the Bay Area. And of course, most importantly, the kitchen turned out amazing! Everyone who's seen it has commented on how great it looks. We would hire Ilya again in a heartbeat. read more

We hired Ilya and team to help build our new wine bar Céleste. Ilya and team came into a difficult project and did an excellent job in a very timely way. Ilya was always communicative and made every step of their work clear. Thank you Ilya!! read more

Ilya and his crew did an amazing job painting our house and updating some interior features. We would recommend his work for five reasons: First, the quality. As you can see in the photos, the paint and trim are done beautifully. Everything else they did was also exactly how we wanted it, and they left our house sparkling clean and ready for move in. Second, efficiency. We needed the work done in one week so we could move into our new home, and it was completed on time. Third, price. We chose Ilya after getting two other estimates, and based on those estimates, we believe that we got an outstanding deal. Fourth, communication. At the beginning of the project, Ilya explained how his crew would do the work, and he always responded immediately by phone or text to any questions we had. He was very helpful in picking out paint, brands, and with all other issues that came up. He made us feel like we were his most important clients the entire time his crew was working on our house. Fifth, breadth of expertise. It seemed like Ilya has folks for everything you might need for your house. We were thinking about replacing our roof, and he sent over a great roofer to give us his opinion and estimate. We needed help moving a heavy buffet into the house, and he sent us someone to help on the same day. We needed to install a deadbolt, and a handyman was at our door the next day. When our doorbell stopped working, he sent over an electrician who got it working again in no time. We could not be happier with everything that Ilya and his crew did for us, and we will definitely hire him in the future. read more

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We had a great experience with Reliable Construction for our recent siding repair and repainting job. Ilya kept us informed throughout each step of the project and was super responsive to our many questions. His team worked meticulously to address our dry rot issues and to ensure the new paint will last a long time. We highly recommend them for anyone who needs siding work done (and wouldn't hesitate to use them again for other projects, given the quality of their work). Note: Ilya operates both Reliable Construction and Quality Painting & Construction, so I'm posting these reviews in both places. read more

I don't know where to begin. I have to spend extra money with other company to fix his problems. All his subcontractors are not good. Painters was the worst. Stair guys, Window guys are all no good. Electrician is ok. This company is not responsible. Talk a good talk. But it's talk. My friend feels bad recommending him to us. I don't know how he gets 5 stars on Yelp. I spent so much money to fix problems but the problem is still there. read more

From the beginning to the end this company and the business owner Ilya Zhuchkov made the entire remodeling process and the whole experience pleasant for many reasons: Ilya always gets back to you via calls or text)!!! Answer all your questions ahead of start, Gives a wonderful professional recommendations and advices, Gives you affordable prices and timings . In terms of time process- he was way ahead of me!!! Gently reminding to make my choices, so they could move on! Love the quality of work and suggested designs. During the remodeling process a couple of unexpected works came up- it was done quickly with very reasonable prices- we were so grateful that it didn't prolong the project too much. Dear Ilya and team, thank you for your high professionalism, politeness and dedication. I recommend "Reliable Constraction"company to evervone, who would like a nice , up-to-date, smooth and fast house transformation with a wonderful result. read more

After the intense rain storm that hit SF early this year, I discovered two leaks that were the result of some shoddy work near the foundation of my house, and some masonry on an outdoor deck where water was expected to have been leaking. This lead to leaks below the deck (internal living space) and caused some ceiling damage. I worked with Ilya and a few other people from his team, and they had finished the work in a timely manner and were very helpful with assisting in paint to finish the interior since I couldn't find the original color. They work was fast and comprehensive, and Ilya was very responsive to any questions I had. Looking forward to working with him and his team more in the future! read more

I've used Ilya for 2 full remodels -- first on the downstairs unit of my duplex back in 2016, and then again for renovating the upstairs unit in 2021-2022. When you work with Ilya, it is best to have all materials picked out because when he starts he is very fast! He has multiple crews of subcontractors so they keep the project moving. Because his crew has so much experience, they can deal with any issue that comes up during construction. For our project, the city made us do a seismic retrofit which involved lots of complications, but his crew was able to handle everything. He is also very responsive -- he responds immediately to texts/calls, and is willing to personally stop by any time you ask. The quality of the work is high, and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommended! read more

I interviewed roughly 10 contractors to complete an extensive remodel on my own home and selected Reliable for value and access to resources (e.g. architects, permit expeditors, etc.) that I would not have had otherwise! Ilya, the business owner, is EXTREMELY responsive which is tough to find. My husband and I felt like he genuinely cared doing what was best for first time homeowners and did not nickel and dime us when there were unexpected expenses. FYI, you will always go above budget since there are surprises the City will throw at you OR maybe you want that water tank upgrade ;). Ilya was a great teammate to make our vision into a reality. Thanks Reliable! read more

I am a returned customer. Back in 2018 Ilya's team remodeled my large kitchen, and to my high satisfaction! in May 2024 I asked them to install TREX floor on my balcony. All went well. I am glad I have someone in the construction business whom I can trust for quality work and for great advises that come from years of experience. read more

Super good, high quality, and responsive service with reasonable pricing by Ilya and Team! They built us a complex 3-story deck two years ago and quality was exceptional. This year we needed re-roofing done in tight schedule and we got the work done months faster than others were promising. Finally the beautiful exterior painting was done promptly and with professionalism. Be precise what you want/need and make sure it is defined well in the contract, and you will get what you ordered. Ilya kept things moving and brought good teams to meet our renovation needs. read more

The team at Reliable Construction remodeled our entire kitchen, bathroom, and electrical. They are efficient and the quality of their work is impeccable. The entire team was so easy to work with and very resourceful. On top of it all, I changed my mind about a few things and they were understanding and responsive. I'm so grateful for this company every single day. Our home is exactly how we envisioned it - functional and beautiful. They finished ahead of schedule and made everything seamless. read more

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I used Reliable Construction for a remodeling project of 2 units house. While the initial selling process was impeccable and communication is constant, the rest is mediocre at best. The price initially was quite high compared with other quotes. However, I chose to pay a premium for what I thought to be a fast and reliable service. I wish I knew better, and so much for "reliable".. This company is everything but reliable. Price ended up being about 50% higher than quoted with multiple change orders and completion time was about two times the original estimate. A major part of the work is being outsourced to low-quality sub-contractors and there is very little accountability. It seems that the company cares only about how to get new clients, and once a contract is signed, a poor job is being delivered. I had to check everything and review everything as it didn't work as expected and many errors during a simple remodel. 5 stars for communication & marketing skills 1 star for price 1 star for completion of the remodel on-time 2 stars for execution read more

We used this company for bathroom remodel, plumbing, electrical work, walls repair, painting. Their work ethic was superb and they were very responsive to all our concerns. Workers arrived early and left late every day and work quality was great. This made the whole project last for a shorter duration with less disruption to our lives. I would definitely recommend them to friends. Larisa R. read more

Ilya has proven to be very reliable over time. Had some minor issues and they were all fixed no question asked. Thank you! read more