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 My bathroom was very outdated and probably hadn't been updated since the house was constructed in 1960.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fair and they were upfront about potential change orders or other costs that might come up (not surprising for such an outdated bathroom!).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!

RUN from GMBC! I paid $18k to fix a leak in my bedroom and closet and there has been no…read moreimprovement at my home. I hired them more than three years ago and I paid for the full scope of work they recommended. My bedroom and closet have continued to leak every time it rains. I have given GMBC numerous attempts to fix the leak over the past 3 years, but the leaking persists. Two other companies have determined that GMBC did not do the work required to fix the leak and used improper materials. Moishe is the manager and refuses to resolve the issue. Horrible work. Horrible experience. Do Not Use them unless you just want to waste money!

A Nightmare Experience with GMBC: Poor Craftsmanship and Unreliable Service…read more Hiring GMBC for our renovation project was a terrible decision. The experience was a complete nightmare, with their shoddy craftsmanship and unreliable service leaving me deeply dissatisfied. We worked with Moshe and had numerous conversations about the quality of work but he did not care. The project initially estimated to take three months, dragged on for over a year. Here are the major issues I encountered: 1. Poor Quality Craftsmanship: The work done by GMBC was riddled with errors and executed in a sloppy manner. The foreman was rarely present, and when he was, he consistently overpromised and underdelivered. Their lack of skill and attention to detail was evident in poor flooring install, uneven paint jobs, and a complete disregard for precision. A few examples of their subpar workmanship, but by no means comprehensive: -A small deck featuring cracked spindles/railing. The wood was so discolored that we paid them more just to try to cover it up, with the end result looking even worse. -We paid them thousands to level our floor and install flooring, but the end result was warped and bouncy. After we pointed it out, they suggested drilling holes all over our new floors and trying to glue everything down. -A sliding shower door installation that was unlevel and featured a half inch gap all the way around. It was so bad that we couldn't even shower in the room without the bathroom filling with water. There were several issues such as drill marks and permanent marker drawn all over from where they made errors trying to install the first time. -We paid them to install soundproofing on a shared wall with our neighbor. Moshe himself noticed there was absolutely no change when he came over to check on the things, and could hear our neighbor's music as if it was in the same room. There was no suggestion on how to resolve or make the situation right on their end. We ended up paying thousands with absolutely no result. 2. Unreliable and Unprofessional Crew: The crew assigned to my project displayed consistent lateness and unprofessional behavior. The foreman was rarely around and the crew was often on break, resulting in wasted time. Their lack of professionalism extended to a disregard for my property and basic safety protocols. They installed a stacked washer and dryer without the provided stacking kit and when we were told it was ready for use, the washer ended up walking itself out of the laundry room and into a wall, further damaging the unit as well as the brand new floors we had installed. GMBC's reluctance to take responsibility for their mistakes and their laborers' inability to perform as professionals further added to my frustration. GMBC did eventually reimburse me for the dryer. 3. Missed Deadlines and Extended Delays: Despite GMBC's promises of efficiency, the project suffered from poor planning and an inability to adhere to timelines. The extensions of the project disrupted my daily routine and caused unnecessary delays. Inspections were missed multiple times, leading to wasted time and frustrated inspectors. I brought this up to Moshe and he told me the guy was in his car for one of the inspections and didn't see the inspector ring my doorbell. How is that acceptable? 4. Dishonest Practices: GMBC exhibited a lack of honesty and integrity throughout the project. They lied about placing an order for a specific closet door, stating that the one we had requested was out of stock but when we called the store ourselves, they had 5. GMBC just didn't want to admit that they had made a mistake. We had a similar scenario with the original shower door that they had installed where a subcontractor they sent to replace the original door stated that they had installed it incorrectly. Their poor record-keeping was evident when they failed to provide complete receipts for reimbursements. Additionally, they attempted to charge me for something I had already paid for. 5. Lack of Design Sense: They failed to deliver work of which they could be proud and omitted showcasing it on their website or social media. The solutions provided for an eyesore firewall and poorly done concrete work in the driveway were unsatisfactory. Their lack of effort to find acceptable options and costs left me disappointed and seeking help from other contractors. On top of everything, I was pregnant when the project started and then had a newborn when they were still working at the house. It was an absolute nightmare and so stressful. Moshe's attempts to fix things later were too late, and the inconvenience wasn't worth it. Eli got involved towards the end and seemed reasonable when it came to deducting items on the poor work that was done. My husband ended up fixing a number of things after they completed the job. Overall, my experience with GMBC was a disaster. Their lack of professionalism and poor workmanship make them a company to avoid.

I needed to replace a bathroom countertop, sink and faucet. I'm so glad I found Carmel…read moreConstruction. They responded almost immediately after I sent a message. I spoke with the owner Daniel and he quickly scheduled a time to come out and take measurements. Once done, he quoted a very fair price for the materials and labor. We agreed and the work was done in about 2 weeks! Working with him and his team is a pleasure. They are courteous, professional, friendly and very respectful of the property. I'd hire them again and refer to my friends and family

We can't say enough good things about the quality of Dan's work, as well as the quality of his…read morecharacter. On his first visit to assess the work needed to be done for our Kitchen remodel, he aptly noticed several other areas of our home that could use attention (quickly alerting us to his attention to detail). He warmly guided us through the process of how to select the correct materials for the job, and thoughtfully walked us through the steps that he performed each day of the renovation. He made suggestions throughout to optimize cabinet space in our tiny kitchen. In general, we greatly enjoyed Dan's company - and will ask for his help on any projects that we have in the future. Our kitchen turned out fantastic. Don't overthink it, Dan is your guy!

Jukka and his crew are the most meticulous craftsmen I have ever worked with, there attention to…read moredetail exceeds my own and there follow up service is beyond anything I have seen in 20 years of home ownership. I couldn't recommend him more.

I posted a job and heard from many contractors, but only Yukka and one other took the time to…read moreeducate us. Yukka even came for an on-site inspection, crawling into our crawl space to check for leaks. The previous contractor, hired by the prior owner had done everything wrong, including installing the wrong drainage system, but Yukka quickly proposed some smart solutions to address our issue. He and his crew did a fantastic job. I highly recommend Yukka for his expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail!!

My impression of the CRV Carpentry crew was eager to help and work. Any job opportunities would be…read morewelcome. Their bid was 30% higher than 2nd bidder, and I didn't negotiate for a competitive price because I wanted to see why they offered it at that range (a test trial for them), and they seem very interested and sincere in my pergola project (replacing 1 post, 2 beams & paint, etc.). Chris was the main contact and he was a great person to talk to. He gave me some ideas on how and why those materials were chosen while executing a safe and secure worksite. The crew included 2 carpenters (Chris was 1 of them) and a painter. They kept their tools well organized and maintained. They agreed on all of my contract terms and conditions. The carpenters worked patiently with dedication on the premium redwood post and pressure treated wood beams. They worked on a light shower rainy day. Everything was great. However, the paint job needed to reschedule for a dry sunny day. The painter did a fair quality job on the part that connected to my eave and post baseboard. Over painting without placing a masking tape to set the boundary between 2 colors. The paint skill and mindfulness are in doubt. I had to clean up those spots afterwards. Yes I agreed with the painter's saying "Nothing is perfect in this world." However, his statement also telling me that paint job was barely meeting a standard practice in my project. Suggestions: 1) invest in masking tapes (protective and appealing are essential to excellence). CRV Carpentry has been honest and responsive throughout my project.

Reasonably priced, the crew arrived on time, were tidy and cleaned up after themselves. Did a very…read moredecent job of repairing my pergola and adding polycarbonate roof panels to it.

David was prompt and communicative from scheduling to being onsite. Kept us well informed. Very…read moresatisfied, will use and recommend.

I am extremely grateful to have chosen David and his team for my kitchen update. I am a business…read moreowner myself and have high expectations for the people I hire. I was very satisfied with the whole process. He was very communicative, professional, thorough and skilled. He suggested different ways to finish the transitions between materials I didn't even know that I needed that took the design up a notch. Overall it was an excellent experience and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. See the before and after photoshop

I hired Vincent to do this job for me in Atherton for a remodel and it was a good to see a company,…read moredespite the size to handle projects like this. Provided me with amazing contacts to choose high end cabinets and shower fixtures at a great price.

Vincent is an amazing craftsman who is skilled in many…read moreareas. He pretty much can do anything and does it well. He spent a week+ at our SF home repairing and installing floors and doors, replacing numerous ceiling lights and painting. His work is outstanding and I highly recommend him for any projects around the house. John B

This has been a complete nightmare. At the beginning of October Alex replaced the counters in my…read moresmall kitchen. We had many discussions about the kind of counter I wanted including that it should be heat and stain resistant. He assured me in writing that the counters he was acquiring for me were just that. he quoted me and I paid him $5000 to install the counters which took him about two and a half days. He left all the debris from the old counters in my front yard (even though he assured me he would remove them the day after the work was done where it sat for two weeks before I paid to have it removed. After three weeks I started to notice stains appearing on the counters (which were not from any specific food or liquid) which would not go away no matter what I used to clean them. I let Alex know and it took him quite a while to come and look and he told me this has never happened before and he would talk to the supplier. We are now into the fourth month of me attempting to get him to take care of this and he is currently ignoring all my messages and not taking care of it. He said that the supplier are saying it's not their fault and he is telling me that it's not his fault purely because he has installed dozens of these counters over the years and this has never happened and because of that he refuses to take responsibility. I highly recommend NOT using this person for your renovations no matter how many other good reviews he has because at the end of the day he is not honorable and takes no responsibility for poor workmanship - of which there is plenty as shown in the photos. This was a lot of money for the size and scope of work and I paid him because he came highly recommended and I assumed he would do a good job. My main gripe is that he has pretty much ignored me for the most part and does not stand by the work he does. Happy to share all the correspondence between us with anyone who is considering using him so you can see how poorly he has behaved and save yourself a big headache.

Very responsive and upfront with me. I decided not to proceed because of the value of the desk…read more Handled it professionally!