Fixing our rotted balcony was the last project we needed to do on our house, and I sure wish I had…read morefound Best Value Home Improvements sooner to handle previous projects. Having worked with many contractors over the years, the difference with Frank was clear from the start: he's collaborative and operates with old school integrity. When we didn't know what flooring or railing would work best in our space, he didn't just shrug and demand we tell him exactly what we wanted (like a previous contractor did) -- he actually guided us through the options. This made this project feel completely different. The crew was punctual and polite, the price was fair, and communication was seamless over text, calls, in-person check-ins. Frank kept us updated on everything: inspections, deliveries, material orders, even making sure the permit was printed on the right size paper for the city. For permits and drawings, he connected us with Omid, who handled all follow-up with Oakland so we never had to worry about it. Having managed the headache of permits myself in the past, that service alone was worth a lot. When we found more rot than expected on the balcony, Frank was upfront about what needed replacing and the added cost. No surprises, no pressure, just honest information. My goal with this project was to get it done ONCE, RIGHT. I'm glad we chose Frank to make this happen. I watched each step of the work from my office window and am confident in the quality. The balcony is sturdy and beautiful, and now we'll actually use it!

Best Value Home Improvement did a full condo painting and also revitalized the hardwood floor. They…read moredid an amazing job. Frank was very communicative and went above and beyond.

Analysis of the leakage problem was thorough, work was of high quality and thorough, and…read morecommunication with us was easy and professional.

KH is one of a kind. Not only are they experts in waterproofing, the company is run with ethics,…read moreefficiency, and accountability. My HOA hired KH after the deluge of 2022-2023 left our building with 20+ leaks. Ours is a unique, historical building constructed from several different types of materials. We have a flat roof with parapet walls, large patio decks (each treated differently), and windows that were not properly sealed by the original developers. After an exhausting search for comprehensive waterproofing solutions, it was clear that regular roofers, construction companies, and so-called envelope waterproofing experts could not handle a project of this scale, nor did they have enough experience or creative thinking to meet all of our needs. Even before our board decided to employ KH, Nicholas came out time after time to survey our building and answer our questions. He took the time to explain our building's key issues, wrote us a thorough proposal, and even talked to our insurance company to help with a claim. The entire project took almost 6 months. During which Graham and the crew were here every day, sometimes on weekends, to make sure every detail was handled with care. KH went above and beyond in fixing cracks and remedying mistakes left by previous waterproofing companies. They talked to our residents one-on-one and provided many of them with detailed solutions that were outside the scope of their project. At the end of the project KH stuck to their estimates and we did not even need to dip into the contingency. For a near half-million-dollar project this is impressive. This winter we discovered that two leaks were still unresolved. KH promptly came out, water tested, and fixed the issues. At this point the board and the members trust them more than our own management company. I have no doubt that any HOA or community would be pleased with KH's work. This is THE company to hire if you want your waterproofing done right.

Another successful project complete with GBU! We wanted to get our son's room painted, and…read morecontacted Yosi on a Wednesday afternoon. The next day he stopped by to look at the job, and agreed he could get it done no problem! He quoted us an affordable price and we are grateful! I let Yosi know the color and finish, and the following morning (that Friday!) his painter showed up and patched the holes in the wall, and primed, painted and was done before the day was over! This is an amazing business and our family can't say enough good things about the quality and work! We trust Yosi and his team and will continue to use their services if ever a need arises.

For the TLDR's out there, my multiple experiences with GBU is they are best on price, do great…read morework, and are quick to respond to any questions at seemingly any hour. For those who want details, my 20 year old flat roof has leaked each of the 5 winters I've lived under it, and this year I was done patching it. After getting quotes to replace it from three companies I went with GBU because they were the quickest to do the job, had good reviews, and cheapest. As the project got going I quickly learned they were also the friendliest and very quick to respond to questions at seemingly any hour of the day. The new roof has been through two atmospheric rivers and it has been such a relief to not worry about leaks. If you're still reading and somehow need more convincing, after the roof was done it finally made sense to deal with some worse-for-the-wear drywall. Despite being cash strapped, Yosi (the owner) went out of his way to meet me where I was. In summary, GBU will be my go-to for all manner of home repairs. I suggest they be yours too.

Like many other homes, my place had a leak during all the rain in January. SF Building Group was…read moreexcellent! They came out and figured out the pipes were too narrow and cannot accommodate the deluge of water. They changed out all the pipes (needed scaffolding to do it too!) and fixed the roof quickly so no further damage would occur. They showed up on time, very professional, and even cleaned up my deck afterwards! Highly recommend this company.

Top notch Professionals! SF Building Group keeps everything on track and was great to work with…read more This is the roofer everyone needs when working with an insurance company.They quickly identified my roofing issues and resolved my issues without over charging me. We got a great quality roof quickly and they were easy to work with. Thanks!

2nd Review Addendum:…read more Miri, S&I owner, reached out to me to resolve the issues mention in the original review. She offered to discuss the issues and have workers come out to make things right. By this time, but I had encountered the issues mentioned in the first review addendum. I don't want her employees or day laborers anywhere on my property. After providing her with an advance copy of the first review addendum, Miri responded with a reimbursement offer of $3,000. I accepted the reimbursement. I still regret hiring S&I to work on my property. I recommend you do you extra due diligence before hiring them. I don't trust their high-star rating.

SI did a project to add a wall, some electrical and a pocket door turning a formal dining room into…read morean office. They were our highest price quote, (I got 5) but they were more communicative and detailed than any of the other quotes we got, so we moved ahead with them. The office turned out great and we had no issues with the whole process.

Paid David to replace the railing on our decks. They sprayed sealer on it (and overshot it into my…read moresiding and ruined my siding) and then within a month the railing turned black and moldy. David refused to fix it and said he didn't guarantee against it "turning dark". They did not properly seal the wood and now I am paying for someone else to take it all apart and refinish it. He is not knowledgeable and is not a good communicator. Would not recommend.

He never showed up at the time we agreed and then he ghosted me…read more He read my texts where I asked what his timing was, and then after two hours of waiting, I asked again. He chose not to give me the courtesy of responding to my texts to let me know he wasn't coming. I have to read receipt to know that he saw it. I can't speak to the quality of his work because he never showed up. But I can speak to his trustworthiness and reliability. Not how you treat customers or people.

We feel lucky found Miguel and his team for our drywall repair and water leak repair work. His team…read moreis always on time. They shows up always 5 minutes early before the start time. I have had many contractors in the past not on time at all. The drywall repair work is extremely well done. Miguel's team was able to match to the old texture. He also helped to corrected many mistakes left by previous contractors. Also the price is fair. We will definitely have Miguel's team for future work.

Completely fixed our water problem in our crawlspace, quickly and for a very competitive price!…read more Great customer service. Miguel even came to help us later with an unrelated water leak to make sure our crawlspace was dry. Highly recommend and would use again!!!

I had a great experience with Amador's Drywall. They were responsive, professional, and provided a…read moredetailed quote with a clear scope of work. The team repaired a large opening in my closet wall, replaced insulation, matched the texture, and blended the paint so well that you would never know there had been damage there. The work was completed on time, the price was fair, and the finished product exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate to hire them again.

Simply fantastic. I've hired many crews over the years but Amador's is special. (Note they are…read morealso co-owned by or partner with Vermont Solutions, which is a GC firm. So even if you call them for drywall, they can also do lots of other stuff - carpentry, paint, misc handyman, waterproofing, framing repairs, concrete, you name it.) Perhaps the thing that I like the most is how quickly they can accommodate and scale. While they were working on some cabinetry, I mentioned to their lead the flooring needed some fixes. Boom - their flooring guy is there the next day fixing the bad floor planks at the same hourly rate. They seem to have a large roster of motivated workers that show up on time and do the job to spec. I've had trouble with crews not showing or not finishing the job over the years - but not with Amador's. I was told long ago by family to never hire contractors on an hourly basis because costs can spiral. And before I knew what I was doing as a homeowner I might've been inclined to follow this advice. But Amador's charges a reasonable rate and works with efficiency - so this is how I work with them. I even trust them to let other workers into the house and report on their work. A lot of this comes down to whoever your point of contact is. On the most recent job, that's been Leo, and he is exceptional: attentive to detail, diligent, organized. In a way I'm sad my current project is ending - I just enjoy working with them.