We used Mizen for a fairly full remodel and were incredibly happy with the results and overall…read moreexperience. For context on the scope of work, we moved our kitchen, removed a bathroom, added a bathroom, replaced doors, added skylights, and redid almost all of the electrical and plumbing in a house that was originally built in 1908 and hadn't been updated since the 70s. They went down to the studs on half the house and we have basically a new house coming out of it. We worked with Mark and Ciaran and the project took 6 months. We'd highly recommend working with Mizen and we'd use them again in a heartbeat. We feel like they delivered an excellent product, were highly communicative, stayed on budget, and we'll definitely be using them again for any future work. So the short of it is that Mizen was fantastic but below are a few more thoughts on specific areas.  Work quality - Mark and Ciaran are craftsmen and they have a strong attention to detail. We felt like they were thoughtful throughout the entire process. It was clear they were very focused on delivering an excellent project rather than optimizing for what was easier or faster for them. They sweat the details. There were also areas that we didn't know to ask for but they pushed on. As an example, they laid the tile in our kitchen such that the midline of the tile hit the center of our oven perfectly. That wasn't something we asked for, it wasn't in the architects plans, and I'm sure it required extra work, but they did it and it's one of the subtle details I most appreciate about the kitchen.  Budget  - My wife and I were quite focused on costs for our project. We found Mizen very reasonably priced and responsive to our budget. They were only slightly higher than some of the other options we considered but we felt like their work quality would be better. We also thought their cost estimate was more thoughtful and therefore less likely to be wildly over budget relative to the alternatives. We did end up going slightly over our original budget but for two reasons that were outside of Mizen's control. The first was around some unforeseen structural issues that they discovered upon opening the walls. We have an old house and anticipated some changes like this. It came out to ~2% of our overall budget and we ended up very glad that they addressed these underlying issues. The second area where we went over our original budget was for things we decided to add mid-construction. We ended up replacing some doors and making a few minor cosmetic changes while we were doing the other work. Again, we're very glad we did it and don't regret the increase. For all the change orders we added, we never felt like Mizen was pressuring us or doing it just to drive up the bill. We felt like they had our budget and overall best interest in mind throughout.  Timing - The project ended up going over our original target by 3 weeks. On a 6 month project that happened in the middle of the tariff blow up, we felt like it was a pretty great outcome. We feel like they made a big push at the end to get us back in the house ahead of a hard deadline we had.  Other - We felt like the Mizen team was also great about dealing with our neighbors. There were a few areas where they want above and beyond what the structural engineer recommended and didn't charge us for it. I've already recommended Mizen to multiple friends. They're fantastic and we'd love to work with them again.

Ciaran and Mark's team has helped me complete two projects in the last few years. One was a…read morecomplete rebuild of a Victoria home in SF; the other is a remodel in East Bay. We are very satisfied with both projects. In fact, my neighbors on the same block have selected them for similar projects right after ours. Here are the 3 key areas we have chosen them twice and will do so in the future. 1). High quality with reasonable price - Mark can solve all technical problems while Ciaran is very detail-oriented. They make sure their employees and subcontractors deliver high-quality finishes from the alignment of the tiles to the cut of the wood trims and beautiful paint job. They do it with a reasonable price discussed before signing the contract. 2). Excellent time management and communication - a rough project timeline is given during the signing of the contract. Spencer manages the project timeline well and keeps us informed about the schedule. In addition, if we ever have questions, he always answers within a day via text, call, or email. Great customer service! 3). A sense of respect and high level of integrity - when Mizen decides to take on a project, the whole team treats the project as though it is their property. They clean up at the end of the day, are respectful of the surrounding neighbors, and protect existing appliances or furnishing. You don't need to worry about neighbor complaints. Sharing some before and after photos of the last remodel project.

They need to check their workers on how to merge on a freeway!…read more Almost got hit by one of them when they were trying to force into my lane while it was still double solid white lines for them. I did not let the in of course, I would not let someone bully me on the road. This dude decided to cut 3 lanes across from lane 1 to lane 4 recklessly! Then he thinks he's in the right and flipped me off. Check your drivers. Also, spotted one of their trucks blocking someone's driveway and they proceeded to not give a shit. Shitty workers

Masters Scaffold did a great job. Thanks to Fernando, they solved a vexing problem with a neighbor…read moreby cantilevering our scaffold over their property. This allowed the job to proceed. They were prompt, built a very solid 3-story structure that kept everyone safe, and clean up was spotless at the end. All that, and they were very reasonable too. I can't recommend Masters Scaffold highly enough.

Neil was a pleasure to work with, great communicator, not too much, not too little information…read more They fit us in quickly and the job took 2 days, plus another visit when the second skylight was built. I interviewed several roofers, I was hoping Neil's bid would be low enough to take, indeed it was the lowest. Super happy with it, if only everything worked out this well ! If you live in the Sunset, it's nice to have someone with lots of local experience!

As a retired California contractor (Phelps Construction, CA lic. 564114) I don't expect a lot of…read morefinesse from roofers but Highland is downright dangerous in my opinion. Highland tore the roofing off my neighbor's house directly onto the side of my house. They purposefully used a shovel to tear off the material into the 30 inch wide space between the houses. When I first complained to the foreman, he said the roofing didn't hit my house. It clearly did. Then they did it again the next day! The owner of the business JAEYOUB LEE seemed to want to make the issue go away, talking about license numbers and other unrelated topics. Unfortunately his solution was to clean the marks, apparently not caring that the paint could be damaged by the falling roofing (about an 18 foot drop). He said I could touch up the paint myself. Thanks a lot for the advice. I will probably clean it up and repaint it myself because Mr. Lee would undoubtedly downplay the damage. I anticipate he would want to have one of his crew touch up the the wall as if they would do it right (properly clean, prime, and then paint). I want these clowns gone ASAP.

Slavic (Veaceslav) and his AXA team were fantastic to work with on our two-bathroom remodel on the…read morepeninsula. They started and finished right on schedule, stayed well within the quoted budget with zero surprise charges, and kept the job site impressively clean--with good dust control and daily cleanup. Slavic was highly knowledgeable and patiently answered every question we had. He handled all the construction materials while we supplied the finishes, and everything integrated seamlessly. His crew reinforced the structure before drywall went up, and we were able to witness every step. They sanded the drywall perfectly smooth before painting, with edges blending flawlessly. Attention to detail was outstanding--even the power outlet screws are aligned uniformly in the same direction! Beyond the main scope, he quickly fixed several small unrelated issues around the house (like a few doors that wouldn't shut properly, some power outlets/breakers, and a sagging fence) without any extra fuss or added costs. The finished bathrooms look amazing--top-notch workmanship with no visible seams, sloppy edges, or shortcuts. Communication was excellent throughout; Slavic updated us regularly and was always easy to reach. I would definitely hire AXA again and highly recommend them to anyone in the Bay Area looking for reliable, professional, and detail-oriented remodel work. 5/5 stars!

It was a pleasure working with Victor (Veaceslav) and his team. They renovated the lower floor of…read moreour house, and even though the project was only about 1,000 sq ft, it involved some pretty major plumbing, mechanical, electrical and structural upgrades. Along the way, we found out our old sewer system did not pass inspection, so Victor also helped coordinate a full main sewer line replacement. That turned into a complicated job because of the existing and new underground pipes and structures, but he handled it well and kept things moving. The team also did a great job dealing with the different Daly City inspections. I especially appreciated that Victor was not afraid to ask questions or challenge comments when something seemed unclear, while still keeping the project on track and looking out for the owner's perspective. Throughout the construction, the crew was patient, reliable, and punctual. We could hear our garage door open at 8 a.m. every morning and knew they were there and ready to work! Thank you again!

These guys crushed it. My new deck looks perfect , and the fence replacement was seamless - clean…read morelines, sturdy build, no shortcuts. The team worked efficently, kept things tidy, and didn't hit me with any last-minute "surprises". Prices were fair for the quality of work. If you're thinking about a home upgrade, Bay Remodels is your crew

We searched for a contractor to do a complete remodel of our Victorian flat with all of the…read moreassociated complications. The bid we received from Bay Remodels was not the least expensive, but based on our interview and subsequent follow up conversations I felt confident that we would be able to communicate with Arsen in a straightforward way and was impressed that during that process, he returned calls and showed up when he said he would. Fortunately, it was that way through the whole project. It was a difficult project with many unforeseen structural issues. Arsen and his project manager, Emilio, were responsive to every question and I always got immediate call backs or texts. Arsen has an obvious passion for craftsmanship and design and takes a real interest in assuring that the outcome is aesthetically and structurally sound. He went above and beyond to make sure things looked right even if they weren't specified on the plan. We have contractors in our immediate family that we would naturally rely on if they were in Northern California, but at the end of the project we felt like Arsen and Emilio looked after us like family. Our house is beautiful and we are thankful that we went with our gut feeling.

Anderson did an exceptional job replacing a rotten wooden post on the handrail of our exterior…read morestairs. He arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the area clean and tidy once the project was complete. Throughout the day, he kept me updated with progress photos, which made it easy to follow along with the work. More than 2.5 years later, the repair is still holding up great. I would gladly consider Anderson for future projects and would not hesitate to recommend his services.

Anderson was amazing, very prompt, and he did incredible work on our rotted beams. It was actually…read moreworse than we thought, but he replaced all the bad areas and even helped preserve one of our house's unique original beams. Work still looks great 6 months later and would hire him again in a heartbeat! Also was very reasonably priced for all the work done, he is very honest about it.

We recently completed a bathroom renovation with Refresh and Build and could not be happier with…read morethe result. After simply providing a drawing of what we wanted they delivered exactly what we requested and more. They made the permit process easier, provided expertise and knew how to schedule inspections efficiently. They referred us to vendors and every referral was very helpful in accomplishing our goal. Great care was taken during the construction process to keep the project area clean and orderly. Communication was excellent throughout the project and at no point did we feel pressured to add more to the project. The quality of work is outstanding, have high confidence in the work they provided and they will be our first call for our next renovation.

Great bathroom remodel experience with the Refresh and Build team! They were responsive and easy to…read morework with. Their workmanship was excellent as well!!

Flying Colors bid on an earthquake retrofit project that needed to meet strict requirements to be…read moreeligible for a local grant program. They offered the best price but also explained clearly their process, their experience working with my city and the grant program, and offered flexibility in scheduling. They handled everything from plans to securing permits, getting necessary pre-approvals on the grant, and more. There wasn't much I needed to do--the crew sorted out the usual sorts of surprise issues and left the work area clean and tidy. I was fully approved for the grant and was relieved to have everything sorted out! Many weeks later, after changing home insurers, I needed a form to be filled out with technical details on the retrofit to get a discount--and Steven Mongan happily obliged. Appreciate the thorough service!

Steven Mongan gets 5 stars for follow up and courtesy. Yesterday he responded to my request for an…read moreEarthquake Brace and Bolt proposal. He provided a thorough explanation of the program rules and why my house would need an engineer to design the plan (not explained in the EBB brochure). With my agreement, he even helped me look up past permits. His advice provided me with practical next steps that I'll need to follow if I want to pursue the EBB program. He's not just a contractor he's an educator. Very reliable, as well. Great qualities in this line of work!