John Grunigen, a Foresthill builder and general contractor, has been our go-to guy for Home…read moreRemodeling projects at our sierra foothills residence........His business license was originally for "Portable Welding", hence the name "Golden Sierra Portables". Over the years, he's expanded into all types of building trades, for commercial and residential construction. For the last several years he's had a General Contractor license.....We've used John for a building addition project, and also for general handyman work for a multitude of projects around our house. Every time, the work has exceeded the code requirements and has come in under budget..... When guests visit our home (some of whom are in the building trades themselves) make compliments about the workmanship, and the quality of the improvements that were made, that is how we know we've made the right choice (and we've saved thousands of dollars too).......If you're looking for an honest Placer County building contractor in Auburn CA, check out John Grunigen at Golden Sierra Portables.

My husband and I purchased an older home that had undergone some recent updates, but we had a…read morelarger vision for the space. Our primary goals were new flooring throughout the home and a complete kitchen remodel. Since we were new to the area, I began researching contractors in the Sacramento region. I also received a recommendation from a friend for a local contractor, so we ultimately obtained estimates from both Condor and a smaller local company. When Tal Pinto arrived for our initial consultation, we walked through the house and discussed our ideas. I had a very specific vision for the kitchen, including painting all of the existing cabinetry. Rather than simply agreeing to the project, Tal took the time to evaluate the cabinets and explained that they were already extremely high quality. He told me that if they were his cabinets, he would leave them exactly as they were. That level of honesty immediately stood out to me. Instead of trying to sell us on unnecessary work, he provided thoughtful, professional advice that was genuinely in our best interest. From that moment on, I had a great feeling about Condor. When we received our estimate, it was one of the most detailed and organized proposals I had ever seen. Every aspect of the project was clearly outlined, including labor, scope of work, and material allowances. There were no surprises and no confusion--just a transparent and professional plan. Once we signed the contract, the process moved forward seamlessly. Tal provided recommendations for flooring and paint suppliers, but when we ultimately found a flooring company we preferred, he had no problem working with them. His flexibility and willingness to accommodate our preferences made the process even easier. At the time of the renovation, my husband and I were still living in Southern California, which meant we could not be on-site during construction. This could have been stressful, but Condor made it incredibly easy. Tal provided regular updates, photos, and progress reports throughout the project. When Paz stepped in to oversee the job while Tal was out of town, the communication never skipped a beat. We always knew exactly what was happening and where the project stood. As with many remodels, we encountered a few unexpected issues along the way, including cracked ceilings and a significant water leak in the master bathroom. Rather than becoming obstacles, these issues were addressed quickly and professionally. The team was proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to keeping the project moving forward. The quality of the finished work exceeded our expectations. Every detail was completed with care and craftsmanship, and the transformation of our home has been incredible. The kitchen is now my favorite room in the house, and the before-and-after photos speak for themselves. What truly sets Condor apart is the combination of exceptional workmanship, outstanding communication, organization, and integrity. Throughout the entire process, we felt informed, respected, and confident that our home was in good hands. I would wholeheartedly recommend Condor to anyone considering a remodel or renovation project. Finding a contractor you can trust is invaluable, and our experience with Condor was outstanding from start to finish.

We had an excellent experience with Tal and the Condor Builders team. From start to finish, Tal…read moreanswered all of our questions and guided us through the entire process from A to Z. The team was professional, reliable, and the quality of their work exceeded our expectations. We absolutely love our new kitchen and highly recommend Condor Builders to anyone looking for a trustworthy contractor. We would definitely hire them again!

Excellent Contractor and carpenter! Just finished an above ground deck that is beautiful. Paul…read morestudied the job for a day, came back with even better ideas how to increase the strength and weather proof the deck to house connection. Paul is excellent at problem solving. He outlined the details of the project and fulfilled each expected step. Always on site, always on time. He did such a great job I hired him again to do some structural damage to my 45+ year old garage. Magnificent quality of workmen ship and attention to detail. Will certainly be using him again for my home and my rentals. First time in many years I could not find one issue to complain about from start to finish on both jobs, and I am very meticulous about who works on my properties. Highly recommend Jordan Construction.

I've had Jordan construction do multiple jobs on my homes. We have been more than satisfied with…read morehis professionalism and quality work. They have done both remodels and painting for me and I would definitely recommend them for both. Paul the GC was able to help me navigate thru the process and made things easy. He is easy to reach and friendly from start to finish.

James Kropp of Kropp Construction is the best. He recently did a complete remodel of our bathroom…read more He walked me through each step and was meticulous with each aspect. I especially appreciated how courteous , professional and calm he was throughout the process. We were comfortable having him in our home and trusted his judgement and skills. We are very happy with the results.

From the owner: What makes my business unique is that I strive to give my clients the best experience anyone can…read moreoffer . I do this by making sure to communicate all aspects of the project clearly, I listen to what they are ultimately looking to have done , and always use an order of operations when working on projects . My ultimate goal is to make my clients happy and give them a final product that meets and exceeds their expectations. - Kropp Construction

Green Bee Construction was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. When choosing a…read morecontractor, my top priorities were guidance, clear communication, and cost efficiency--and Matthew and his team exceeded my expectations in every way. They walked me through every phase of the project step-by-step and made sure I felt supported throughout the entire process. Communication was outstanding, and they were always available to help with decisions, adjustments, and changes along the way. We also maintained a detailed Excel spreadsheet to track and update costs throughout the project, which helped us stay organized and on budget. I highly recommend Green Bee Construction to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and transparent contractor.

We just completed our second project with Green Bee Construction. Once again, from start to…read morefinish, we had an excellent experience. Our first project was replacing siding that had water damage on a two-story house, and our most recent project was damage from woodpeckers along the roof line wood beams. We have always had a quick call back when we place our first call to request a project and a thorough investigation of the situation with options for repairs. We always feel like valued customers. The staff is on time, courteous, and some of the most skilled construction people I have ever seen. Not only is their work quality, but it actually looks better than the original! Thank goodness we have Green Bee Construction to turn to when we need work done on our 27-year-old, two story house.

Giving this man even one star is to much! Hired Krein construction over a year ago to build me a…read moredeck! The deck is still not finished, the county I live in is now involved in the matter. He never pulled a permit for the job! Finally had a county inspection and not much of the deck he built is actually up to code! He used improper wood for the framing of the deck, no flashing on the house between deck. Stairs not up to code via county. Some of the wood was screwed down so hard that it split deck boards and the framing for the deck. None of which was fixed or repaired. This contractor has done nothing but lie to my face the entire time, the only reason I know this is because I have had the county hit several times now during this process! He lies, he will scam you out of more money then the contract was signed for. If you live in the foresthill area be ware! DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN/ Contractor! I have been taken advantage of and now this is a mess! Please be ware and do not make the same mistake I made! I don't want to see any one else taken advantage of buy this man!

Mitchell was very knowledgeable and helped us to understand the issue we noticed in our home. His…read moreexperience as a contractor really helped to inform the conversation because he could walk us through what the typically fix work be for an issue such as this. He was prompt, polite and affordable. We will definitely call him again in the future!

Spoke with Mitchell regarding an un permitted shed. In the past we have had issues dealing with…read moreother engineers not being transparent with us and not providing us with the help that we needed. Mitchell was very helpful and knowledgeable about the county regulations and confirmed that our existing plans were compliant. Because of his promptness and willingness to help us, we can now move forward with permitting our shed with the county without delays.

We are so grateful to have had Wechsler Custom Homes build our retirement home during the most…read moreunprecedented time. We started our project in April 2020, during the Pandemic, followed by a supply shortage, and inflation in 2021. Our project was delayed a year and half because of business and government closures. We were facing many challenges but because of Fred's years of experience in the business, he was able to resolve countless challenges. Many times, we were discouraged and didn't know if we could still afford to build our home. Wechsler Custom Homes was able to help us to find solutions to restart our project in October 2021. They worked with us to modify our original plan from 1875 sq to a 1538 sq home, but it still had everything we wanted, and it was within our budget. Once we received the building permit approval in February 2022, Wechsler Custom Homes started breaking ground immediately on February 15, 2022. Our home was completed on October 10, 2022. Wechsler Custom Homes is an excellent contractor. They were able to keep all their subtractors and suppliers committed to their pricing and delivery dates. Meredith worked closely with us and ordered everything early to stay in our budgets. The Wechsler Custom Homes team are all very responsive, friendly, and easy to work with. Special thank you to Meredith, Narciso and Ben. Meredith was highly organized and helped us to keep track of all of our selections and our budget (she also offered many great suggestions when we needed them). After the house was completed, we asked Wechsler Custom Homes to help us to remove a tree trunk. They sent a member of their crew, Narciso, to remove the tree trunk. For some reason, this tree trunk was very difficult to remove, but with Narciso's relentless determination he was able to complete the job. The Sewer was our biggest issue. Ben, with his dedication and Troubleshooting skills, was able to carefully hookup our sewer to an aged 8-foot-deep public sewer system. We wouldn't have our home built today without Ben's expertise and Wechsler Custom Homes willingness to take on the sewer project when no one else wanted to do the job in a timely manner at a cost we could afford. Fred, Ben, and their crew are truly miracle workers to us! We absolutely love our new home. We have received many compliments about our beautiful home from friends and family, and even from people walking the trail near our house. We would highly recommend Wechsler Custom Homes to anyone that is looking for a turnkey builder to build their dream home. They do beautiful high-quality work, are trustworthy, and will keep you informed of any issues and progress throughout the project and beyond.

My husband and I worked with Wechsler Custom Homes to design and build the home we always dreamed…read moreof. It was completed in March 2020. We were so impressed with Fred Wechsler's knowledge. He was receptive to our ideas and worked collaboratively with us to develop plans that met all of our criteria. Fred had great ideas for appealing exterior elevations and features that make a house comfortable and easily livable. The construction of the house went just as well as the planning. Now that our home is complete and we have been living in it for a few months, we can wholeheartedly say that everything we envisioned for our 'forever home' has been realized. We couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out.