I recently had remodels on two bathrooms. If you are planning to have any remodels or construction…read moredone, you cannot do better than Jim Diego. Jim has assembled an experienced team to work with and I was confident every step of the way. It was important for me to have open communication and Jim always called me back quickly to talk and address any of my needs. He was with me every step of the way and I always felt confident that the work would be done to my satisfaction. Maxine

When we purchased a newly-constructed home in Marin County in 2012, we were grateful beneficiaries…read moreof Jim Diego's skill and experience as a contractor with Diego Bros. Construction. Over the ensuing years, a number of "people in the know" have commented about how well-built our home is--and we agree wholeheartedly. Jim built three others homes on our street for a local developer; we witnessed, first-hand, the meticulous, reliable and careful work of his crews during this process. We had braced ourselves when the foundation for a two-story home across from ours was laid, anticipating interminable disruption, delays and an unsightly construction site--but Jim and his crews were efficient, timely, neat, communicative and responsive. We saw Jim nearly every day, finding him to be approachable, highly likable, candid, knowledgable and helpful. Fast forward ten years to 2023, when our home suffered water damage arising from an unforeseen manufacturing defect in materials widely used at the time of installation. Submitting and managing our claim through the manufacturer was an arduous and lengthy process--requiring highly technical documentation--beyond that which most homeowners would be able to accomplish on their own. Jim responded to our call for help immediately and with genuine concern. He examined the damage, conferred about approaches to repair, assisted in gathering the essential technical information, and--significantly--proactively reached out to us along the way. His valuable assistance so many years later confirmed what we already knew about Jim and Diego Bros.Construction: They take pride in their work, value community relationships, and work hard to uphold a long-standing reputation of excellence in Marin County.

We've worked with Art for 2 completed home remodels now that included removing a load-bearing wall…read moreto create an open floor plan, kitchen, and bath renovations. Art was always responsive and knowledgeable. He helped secure permits and advise on materials and design where needed. It can be a hassle renovating older homes in San Francisco and navigating the different code requirements, but Art was helpful every step of the way. When we were re-doing our roof, a different contractor made a mess of the job, and Art and his team helped us clean up and get our project back on track. If you're considering any sort of kitchen or bath remodel, I'd recommend meeting with Art to get an estimate.

We highly recommend Art and his team. We've worked with Art on multiple projects and we won't…read morehesitate to work with him again for all future projects - remodels, additions, building an ADU, etc. Art and his team are very honest. This truly sets them apart. Art and his teams take deep pride in their work and are committed to getting things right vs just finishing up and moving on. Art is an expert - an exceptional and determined problem solver. For instance, he consistently addressed and resolved unusual, unforeseen issues that inevitably arose when opening up our 100-year-old house. He's a strong collaborator and he takes the time to explain. And he's just a great person. We always feel in good hands working with Art and his teams, and we will love the finished projects for years to come!

I recently used Bay Building and Remodel to do a lot of cosmetic work on a house that I purchased…read morein Petaluma. From the moment I met Greg & Jim I was confident that they could do all of the work needed. I wanted it all done before I moved in and I gave them a three week window to complete the job. Not only was everything done beautifully on the inside, they offered to paint the entire exterior and were cleaning their brushes as the moving van arrived! They installed can lights, all new appliances, built in my refrigerator and microwave, laid tile in the entry and kitchen, painted the entire interior and exterior, fully remodeled my guest bath, replaced all the door hardware, and refaced my fireplace with stacked stones and built a custom mantle for it. Everything was done perfectly and they were so easy to work with. Since I was moving from out of the area I just gave them a key and trusted that they would get the work done. They were very mindful that I wanted things completed by my move in date so they even worked on Memorial Day! My home is beautiful and I am so happy that my realtor recommended Bay Building and Remodel. I have lived in my home for three months and have not had any problems with lights, appliances, or any of the work they did. If you are looking for a professional contractor look no further!

I've only had good experiences with Jetton Construction. From their office staff, to the crew in…read morethe field as well as the owner - this team is professional and top notch. I highly recommend working with them.

We had the pleasure of working with Jetton Construction in 2007 when we added a garage/den/full…read morebathroom addition to our craftsman home in North Berkeley. I cannot say enough how completely professional and lovely every single employee was during the entire process. They were meticulous and helpful in every step of the way. No corners were cut and they solved unforeseen architectural decisions easily because of their years of experience. I have seen other remodels and additions, and I have to say, I have not seen finer work. When we tell people who see our house for the first time that they are looking at an addition they are shocked - the materials are consistent with the rest of the house that was built in 1912. We are in the early stages of planning a full bathroom remodel and of course we are hiring Jetton to do the work. We know the end result will be fabulous and the process of working with Bill and Co. will be enjoyable. I wish there were more than five stars to give......

This is a family-oriented business; father and sons. They did a couple small projects around the…read morehouse for us. This included door installation and painting, repairing the doorsteps and porch, painting of high indoor ceiling. They work fast and always come on time (fully equipped, including scaffolds). They completed everything on time, as originally promised. Their prices are reasonable, and the quality of work is good. If we will have more projects around our house, we would hire them again. I would highly recommend this business.

Best contractors I've ever worked with! They recently completed a major bathroom remodel for me,…read morefrom total demolition and expansion through the final details. They do extremely high-quality work, have terrific attention to detail, and take real pride in getting things right. Just as importantly, they are trustworthy, fair, responsive, and a genuine pleasure to work with. I mostly worked with Jesse Christensen, but I can say the same about all my dealings with his brother Josh, their crew, and all of their subs. I felt like I was in very good hands throughout the entire project. I'd also suggest taking the one 1-star review from Delairen B. with a very large grain of salt. I can only guess they were thinking of someone else! Jesse was quick to respond to every communication, and "follow-through" seems to be one of his many specialties. That review is a complete mismatch with everything I experienced.

I would recommend avoiding Christiensen Brothers Construction. They came out to my home to do an…read moreestimate and then strung me along for a month saying that they would get the estimate to me soon before finally telling me that they were too overwhelmed and needed to pass on our project. I could have begun work weeks ago if not for their poor follow through, lack of communication and inability to accurately assess their ability to take on a project before wasting a clients time.

Bay Renovation and Construction has done several jobs for us. The quality of the work is excellent…read morewith fair and transparent pricing and communication is easy. We appreciated their flexibility when we needed to make some changes in the original plan. We have been very happy with the overall experience working with them.

There's a level of not only quality but values that separates the best companies and workers, and I…read moreput Bay renovation and construction at the top of the list. They bring integrity, excellent listening, and a collaborative approach in values. We had some work done on our home, including flooring, indoor painting, some renovation of different areas of the house as well as electrical. First and foremost, Paul, the owner and his industry partners work together to create solutions and mapped out everything prior to talking about cost. This made me feel very secure so that I knew what I would be getting, but also that I had input. He's an excellent listener and not only is very flexible but also has great ideas. The partners that he brought in to take care of the electrical work exceptional as well for me, I wanted someone to work on my house that had top level connections that worked hard and we're also ethical and that's exactly what I got. I've had a decent amount of work done on the house prior and this was by far the most transparent and aligned work that's been done. I highly suggest this company.

I have used Elevate design on several of my projects. I have found Justin to be very in tune with…read moretoday's trends. His plans are clear and easy to understand, and he communicates with you, and listens to what your saying. I also have referred him to others, and they have all had great feed back on how Justin took care of them.

Be careful if you work with Dennis Freeman for cabinetry of any sort. Dennis Freeman used to own…read moreCascade Cabinets and I was unfortunate enough to waste $20K on kitchen cabinets through him. I was doing a complete kitchen remodel and my general contractor pushed me into using Dennis Freeman. I am now saving money to have his terrible work, which is peeling like crazy, refaced or repainted. During planning, I asked Dennis if there was a downside to paint-grade cabinets vs. stain-grade, and he said there was none: they were equally durable. I opted for paint-grade because of the color scheme I wanted, and his cabinets began to peel within two months. When I first noticed it, I was $40K poorer for my new kitchen, and I was HEARTBROKEN. I had worked so hard to save that money. I hoped the peeling wouldn't get much worse, but during the first year of my brand-new kitchen, the peeling continued. The project was more than a year finished when I finally contacted Dennis about the terrible quality of his cabinets. I was relieved that he agreed to come and fix the peeling ones. But he never came, despite *many* phone calls, and I understood after some time that he never planned to. I wrote a strongly worded negative Yelp review about Cascade Cabinets (this business of his has since closed). This also didn't mobilize him, but at least I hoped to help others avoid my mistake. I finally had to contact the general contractor who had managed the project, and he persuaded Dennis Freeman to correct his work. Dennis showed up and told me that I had to expect this sort of result from paint-grade cabinets (hello? 1. Where was this information when I first asked? and 2. I know people with excellent and durable paint-grade cabinets in their kitchens!). He also blamed the peeling on the cabinets being near the sink/moisture (hello again? 1. This is a kitchen, he knew that from the start, and 2. With time, even the cabinets farthest from any water source have started to peel). He advised me on how to care for them, but I had already been following his instructions to only wipe them with a damp cloth all along. Anyway, he took the worst and most peeled doors down and went away with them; returned with them "fixed" and they promptly resumed peeling within a month. He then asked me to take down my Yelp review since he had corrected his work, and I deleted it reluctantly, because what I wrote was still true. When the replacements started to peel, I had no energy left to fight anymore; it had been such a struggle just to get these sad corrections done. This project was in 2011; it was 2012 when he fixed some of the worst cabinet doors. It is now 2019 and the cabinets look like hot garbage. Huge flakes are coming off them. I am afraid to clean them because I don't want to contribute to the peeling. I worked so hard to save up for that kitchen remodel, and this just makes me want to cry. It wasn't right for me to remove that Yelp review, and now that I am going to be spending money to repaint/reface his cabinets, I have to warn anyone else who might be considering using his services. To be clear: I don't know anything about Elevate Design Build; his other partners in this venture may be quite competent and ethical--I have no idea. All I can say is BE CAREFUL ABOUT CABINETS with this company, ask who's doing them, and get some kind of serious warranty that spells out your durability expectations.