The Great (+2 stars) ==========…read more * The structural work: Our home is on a great, new, solid foundation (with shear walls), so we feel as safe as we can be in our home for an earthquake! * Our basement is also now more usable. * Drainage: There is now drainage around the foundation and under the basement slab, so we are no longer worried about our basement flooding! * The working crew were very friendly and considerate. The Bad (-1 star): ========== * The electrical subcontractor was quite bad. The electricians didn't install the dryer outlet properly (one conductor came loose before I first used it), most outlets they installed are loose (they give when pushing in a plug), and they installed a used, old (not LED compatible) dimmer for the LED lights they installed. Also, the owner yelled at his team a lot. * The plumbing subcontractor was bad, too. They misdrilled several holes, damaging the interior of the home. They didn't seal around exterior penetrations into the house. They didn't put a cover over the branch of a wye that was no longer needed. They wouldn't do anything about the loss of hot water pressure in a bathroom faucet that occurred after they moved some plumbing around (I ended up having to disconnect and disassemble the hot water valve myself and I found a piece of silicone clogged in there). They over-glued the drain of the laundry supply box making it nearly impossible to remove the cap, and they lost the o-rings on my faucet aerator. The Ugly (-2 stars): ========== * They overlooked details in the plans about where walls and doors should go, and denied responsibility since they weren't in the structural engineer's plans, which they opted to not have updated with the revisions I told them about. This lead to a sewer pipe being installed in an inconvenient location (it went through the foundation, so it can't be moved), a structural wall that was almost built in the wrong place (I caught it while they were digging the footing), and a room that was built with no doorway (they had to cut some framing to make the opening). * The pricing/scope was negligent at best, but I'd put it closer to misleading or deceptive. During the initial visits, they talked about all the things they would do (including putting up framing, drywall, and insulation), and then sent over an estimate that I accepted. I didn't realize until halfway through the project that the estimate didn't include many of the things they talked about (including the framing, drywall, and insulation); those apparently would be part of "Phase 2," not included in the price of the first estimate. I had chosen E&F over another estimate that was less expensive even though it did explicitly contain the "additional" scope. I was also surprised that the electrical and plumbing (most of which was necessary to get them out of the way for the structural work) was billed separately; i.e., an unexpected additional expense. * They chose to rebuild a segment of stairs (rather than just adding two steps at the bottom, per the plans), which ended up having insufficient clearance with an overhang halfway down. They tried to convince me there was no new problem because they built them the same as before (but the run of the new stairs was one inch longer, causing the 4th step down to be 4 inches closer to the overhang) and resisted remedying the issue. They just ended up taking a sawzall to trim the overhang -- a joist -- which I just have to hope doesn't compromise any structural integrity! Further, they didn't even finish the stairs (sand and seal); "Test your staining skills," they said. * They ghosted before Phase 2. As the structural work was reaching completion, we were going back and forth on scope for Phase 2. However, when the structural work was actually completed, they just stopped communicating, left dirt and demo debris they left on our driveway for a month, then disappeared. There were lots of things they removed to get out of the way (like several segments of fence) but didn't put back. I could easily add 3x more issues and details, but this review is already too long.

We used E&F for a foundation replacement as well as seismic retrofit, including brace and bolt…read more They finished on time and under-budget, with good communication from both the owner and site foreman. I'm definitely planning to have them quote the next phase of our remodel!

Carroll Construction just finished a project for us, replacing the entire house siding. Everything…read morewent as planned without any problem. Tom Carroll oversaw the project: the job was completed efficiently, and the work was done properly at each stage. Communication was good throughout. For the additional repairs he made a time and materials contract, which is very fair. I highly recommend this company.

We had a great experience during the estimating process. Tom was responsive, arrived prepared, and…read moredemonstrated a solid understanding of the project and what it would take to complete it. Even though we decided to move forward with another contractor, he handled the news professionally and was gracious throughout. I appreciated his honesty, clear communication, and respectful approach, and I would gladly recommend him to others.

I reached out to Jim regarding a leak that was coming into the house at the lowest point of my…read morehome. I thought I would be in for a large cost to install a French drain system, but he was the first to say that we should look into seeing if we can solve this for $10. 1/ Adding some caulking to the side of the house, due to some cracking he saw in the exterior. 2/ adding to the downspout and adding a separate tube that can move the water to a different location. Super honest and thoughtful. In the future, if I need some investigation or work, Jim's my guy! Thanks for saving some money and being thoughtful.

Responsive, thorough and professional. No longer full service so Jim has structural engineers that…read morehe recommends and has with in the past.

They remodeled our bathroom, redo everything from waterproof to tiling…read more They also did some extra roof repair and cleaning for us. (separate from the bathroom project). Very careful with protections from day-1, I think it's good quality overall.

Pablo and crew are absolute professionals. We hired them to remodel our new master bathroom. It had…read moreto be completely gutted and they handled literally everything from plumping to electrical to all the finishing details. Great communication and top-tier work at an awesome value. We'll be hiring them again for other projects down the road!

I worked with Brian and Mila from Geico builders. They were incredibly professional and…read morecommunication was amazing. From the very first day Brian and Mila were able to help my vision come true when it came to transforming my small backyard. Their crew was incredibly efficient, thorough, and considerate. Their job was finished quickly but with quality in mind. Their pricing was reasonable as well. I would highly recommend Geico builders to anyone looking for a contractor for a home renovation/ landscape project.

It was a pleasure working with Jean and his crew at Geico Builders. After interviewing several…read morefirms, we chose Geico because it was readily evident that they had extensive knowledge, experience and professionalism to carry out our project. Jean was an excellent project manager, very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. He was on top of every aspect of our remodel and guided us through the whole process. Jean gave excellent advice and creative ideas for our project. We wanted to raise our living room floor and other firms pushed for wood framing. Jean explained that concrete would better support the hardwood flooring we planned. To our amazement, his team installed rebar, poured, and leveled the concrete all in one day. The raised concrete floor was nicely done and we were very happy with it. Their concrete pricing was also very fair. Geico also remodeled our downstairs bathroom and removed a wall between the shower and the sink. The results were fantastic! The finish, fit, and flow were exactly what we envisioned. Special thanks to Jean's crew for their excellent workmanship and attention to detail. They were hard working, conscientious, and thorough. They also cleaned up every night after their work. We highly recommend Geico Builders!

The best! My mom hired Gilor Construction for a full ADU remodel at her house, and the experience…read moreexceeded expectations. They started in mid-December and finished by April 7, earlier than we anticipated, and that timeline included a major setback: an 80-foot redwood tree fell on the house during a Christmas storm. The roof was crushed, part of the structure separated, and we lost power for nearly a week. It was a stressful situation, and they handled it. They repaired all of the damage and still completed the full project within budget. That alone says a lot about how they run their jobs. Or Haim, the owner, is very communicative and genuinely cares about making sure everything meets expectations. That level of involvement made a difference. The fantastic onsite team was led by Jesus, who treated the project like it was his own home. He was thoughtful, detail-oriented, and clearly took pride in the work. We would absolutely hire Gilor again and are happy to serve as a reference.

We had an excellent experience with Gilor Remodeling Group, especially Jesus (project manager) and…read moreArturo (one of the work crew). We've done several other home improvement projects in the past and had such a headache with the contractors and sub-contractors not showing up when they said they would, or not paying attention to details, so I know how rare it is to find a contractor you actually like! Plus, their bid came in much lower than the three other contractors who quoted for us. We replaced four bathroom vanities which seemed like a small project, but required more skilled work than we originally imagined - including redoing plumbing and moving electrical to accommodate the new layout of vanity, mirrors, and lighting. The crew was very careful to cover surfaces to prevent damage (and also avoid dust getting on all our things) and to clean up their tools and equipment at the end of each day so we could have our space back. Arturo did really stellar work and clearly pays attention to the small details, like smooth caulking lines and patching each little area of drywall and paint to ensure a completely finished project. Their communication was great, and when we ran into a few hiccups with how to best install wainscoting, Jesus ensured we were happy with the plan before the crew moved forward with it. All in all, we really recommend Gilor and will be using them again for future home projects.

You know that sinking feeling, "I wish I knew a contractor I could trust...". Very common for first…read moretime homeowners, or someone -- like me -- with an old house. Eli Israel and Integrity Remodeling is that contractor. I have had the good fortune of working with Eli and his team on two projects over the last 10 years. One was a major remodel/addition, the second project most recently was a minor project that was very impactful to my home and family. Both projects were completed to my 100% satisfaction. The cost and scope of the project was clearly outlined at the outset, there was open communication throughout the project and the everything was finished on time and on budget. Just as importantly, Eli and his team are clean courteous and professional. My family and I lived through the remodel/addition and at the end of the day the house/job site was left in a clean condition, and Eli's team were always on time and professional. I'm telling you - call Eli and the Integrity Remodeling team. You will be writing reviews like this for the next 10 years. They are that good.

We partnered with Eli and the Integrity Remodeling team for a major, full home renovation. The name…read moreof Eli's business is apt: Integrity Remodeling approaches contracting with a commitment to integrity in all facets of their work. We began in January 2020, unaware of the impending Covid outbreak. The project was slated to be ~12 months but Eli's team had to deal with a number of extenuating factors which delayed us to 16 months. Eli's team did a tremendous job navigating a complex and dynamic situation. I highly recommend Eli and Integrity Remodeling for a few reasons: 1. Quality. The quality of the work is outstanding. I fully trust that when the IR team approached any aspect of our project they would do so with a deep commitment to quality. 2. Communication. It's nerve-racking to approach remodeling, which demands making decisions across hundreds of elements, most of which we didn't have any expertise in. The IR team was great at helping us understand the process, what was needed when, and the factors that we should understand about decision making. 3. Expectation setting. Eli is up front and transparent about budgets and timing, which is so important to plan, both financially and logistically. 4. Great team. Eli and his team are a joy to work with. Even amidst hard moments in our project, we felt like partners. Eli works with great subs and they were all committed to doing an excellent job on our project. You'll be in excellent hands with Eli and Integrity Remodeling!

I worked with LB Construction for a bathroom remodel and highly recommend them, and our project…read morelead Yovel in particular. My bathroom was very outdated and probably hadn't been updated since the house was constructed in 1960. I met with more than five contractors and from the start, Yovel proved he had experience, a point of view on what would work for us, and an easy going manner. LB's quote was fair and they were upfront about potential change orders or other costs that might come up (not surprising for such an outdated bathroom!). Throughout the project, Yovel kept me updated on progress and sought my opinion when different options were available on how to proceed. In one instance, he came up with a great way to cut the tile so I could avoid paying for a whole extra box. The updates were particularly important for me because I didn't stay at the house during this renovation, because this was my only bathroom. I gave me the peace of mind that everything was under control when I couldn't personally be there to oversee things or give input. The bathroom turned out AMAZING and it's easily my favorite room in the house now. I would happily work with them again on my next home renovation.

We strongly recommend L B Construction & Remodeling. From the beginning, David and his crew…read morebrought courteous professional, expert, dependable service to a complicated and massive construction project. David (Liron) Bitcon, the owner was professional, reliable, fair and creative in his problem solving. His team Lourdes (LuLu) and Carlos, project manager, and team members, proved to be hardworking punctual, dependable, and professional as well as excellent at their craft. Whatever they or promised they completed or if a delay, they communicative and kept us informed in a timely. Throughout the project, communication was excellent. They were responsive, respectful, dependable, and were committed to doing things right. Transforming an older home into an elegant, beautiful, modern space takes vision and attention to detail, and they delivered on every front. They handled the challenges that came with an older house thoughtfully and skillfully, while preserving its character and creating a home that feels fresh, functional, and beautifully updated and structurally sound. We always felt that our home was in capable hands, and their workmanship and attention to detail were exceptional.The finished result exceeded our expectations. What was once a 60-year-old house has been transformed into a home we absolutely love! We are incredibly grateful for the care, craftsmanship, and dedication they put into the project. We would recommend this contractor without hesitation to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, talented, and committed to delivering outstanding work. Five stars all the way!

Tried twice to schedule a site visit over text for a small project after speaking with Jesse over…read morethe phone. First time, no response. Second time, a time was scheduled but no one showed up.

De buena calidad el material y trabajo…read more Ethos Built helped us plan and rebuild our kitchen with real wood and custom built materials. Jesse was instrumental in visualizing and using quality materials with value throughout our long-term project. LOVE my new Italian-Mexican inspired kitchen! Gracias.

Try to get some basic quote range but they say no, they cannot do that and we have to schedule a…read moresite visit even with the measurements and picture I provide. This makes no sense because we just want to get a ballpark to see if it's even make sense to continue. But anyway, on the date of the site visit, the guy come without any tool for measurements and for note taking. The guy just spent like 20 mins walking around the house and said he will get back to us with a quote. But I never hear back from them since. I think the company is very picky on clients and like to see if they have enough money to pay for their service. If they think we cannot afford it, they will just cut all the communications. This is also mentioned by other 1 star reviews.

Well Done! Highly professional, skilled and especially nice. We originally just planned to update…read morethe two bathrooms, fireplace and minor revisions to master bedroom however we then added updating the kitchen, terrace, floors, lighting and speakers very reasonably priced. Amir was supervisor and executed the remodel our exceeding expectations! He made the remodel process go smoothly. I highly recommend Mission.