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.

We've used HDR for about 5 years now for all sorts of projects: Bathroom remodel, range hood…read moreinstallation, sump pump installation and maintenance, they even helped us find a roofer when we needed a new one. Essentially, they are our go-to people for everything house. I don't know what we'd do with out them! Philip and Jim are the seriously the best, and the rest of their team is incredibly professional and talented. Chris has been especially amazing with all of the projects we've used them for.

We used HDR Remodeling to redo one of our bathrooms, as well as do a conversion of the downstairs…read morefloor of our house. While there were a few delays in the construction schedule, they were very professional in handling everything and the work was high quality. We're very happy with the result!

2nd Review Addendum:…read more Miri, S&I owner, reached out to me to resolve the issues mention in the original review. She offered to discuss the issues and have workers come out to make things right. By this time, but I had encountered the issues mentioned in the first review addendum. I don't want her employees or day laborers anywhere on my property. After providing her with an advance copy of the first review addendum, Miri responded with a reimbursement offer of $3,000. I accepted the reimbursement. I still regret hiring S&I to work on my property. I recommend you do you extra due diligence before hiring them. I don't trust their high-star rating.

SI did a project to add a wall, some electrical and a pocket door turning a formal dining room into…read morean office. They were our highest price quote, (I got 5) but they were more communicative and detailed than any of the other quotes we got, so we moved ahead with them. The office turned out great and we had no issues with the whole process.

They were very communicative and punctual. Finished the project in the request time frame. Overall…read morethey did an amazing job on our small deck.

I love their office manager, Kathy, and their rep was quick to reach out, however, the consult was…read morevia phone, and they didn't ask for measurements or a video call. At the end of the conversation, the rep (owner, btw) said I would receive a quote the next day. It's now been 1 week and radio silence. Guess they don't want my business.

I had an excellent experience working with Quakebusters. Jerome and Francisco came to give me an…read moreestimate and helped me navigate the EBB application. Once the work began, the entire crew was very careful, thorough, and communicative. Unlike other contractors, they made sure to clean up the spaces when they were done for the day and made it a positive experience.

My wife and I went through the pretty byzantine CA Earthhquake Brace and Bolt (EBB) grant process…read morein order to get our house more quake-resilient and get the Berkeley rebate and CA grant money. I had spoken to Jerome early in the process for an estimate, and he came prepared with all sorts of literature about what brace and bolt consists of, the soup-to-nuts process and general earthquake preparedness. We had to get multiple quotes, but other contractors were either dismissive or way more expensive. Once we decided on Quakebusters, Francisco was tremendously patient with us and guided us through the entire process and helped with advice about how to gather the information we needed. The crew took exactly as long as they anticipated, arranged their own porta-potty facilities, were punctual, arranged for the special and city inspections, worked with our schedule and cleaned our crawlspace nearly better than they found it! Quakebusters were also transparent that there were cheaper options than to go through the official EBB grant process, but we decided spending the extra money for peace of mind and to have permits was out best option. Thank you guys so much! Who you gonna call? Quakebusters!

We are so very pleased with this compan, it surpasses all our expectations. Busk Brothers added a…read morewalk-in shower in our bathroom. The work was done with so much pride, and Eric was so meticulous about his work. We were so impressed with the way that our bathroom shower turned out that we had them do our second bathroom too. We get so many compliments on the work done, and we have only one regret --- we regret that we do not have another room for him to tile.

Michael recently finished tile work in one of my bathrooms and I was delighted by the outcome. His…read moretile work is indeed beautiful. Shower slopes gently towards the drain, so water doesn't puddle at all. He's easy to work with and was very accommodating of my ideas. He also stepped in and acted as a general contractor when I needed some assistance. I gladly recommend Michael for tile work.

We had a smooth and positive experience with Bay Home Remodeling. They completely transformed our…read morebathroom, and we are very happy with the results. Tom is knowledgeable, patient, and professional. He guided us through the entire process, including when and where to purchase materials and fixtures, and kept us informed every step of the way, including scheduling and passing inspections. His crew was efficient, skilled, and pleasant to work with. They maintained a professional attitude throughout the project and delivered quality workmanship. We were so pleased with the experience that we ended up adding a few smaller projects in our kitchen as well. Their pricing was reasonable, communication was excellent, and they delivered on their commitments. Most importantly, they earned our trust through their honesty, reliability, and attention to detail. I would highly recommend Bay Home Remodeling to anyone looking for a dependable contractor for their home renovation projects.

We recently decided to remodel our shower and contacted Tom and his company Bay Home Remodeling…read more From the very beginning, Tom and his team were outstanding. Tom and his crew are truly amazing -- knowledgeable, professional, respectful, and very clean! We are extremely pleased with their work and very grateful for the quality and care they put into our remodel. We will definitely be contacting them again when we are ready to renovate our second bathroom. Thank you, Bay Home Remodeling!

Highly recommend for anyone looking to get work done under the EBB program! Oscar and Daniel came…read morein with a competitive bid and know the ins and outs of the program very well. Work was also completed on time and team left the place clean and tidy after.

Highly recommend for ESS (Earthquake Soft Story)! Altamira just finished an ESS seismic retrofit at…read moreour house in Oakland and my wife and I are very happy. Oscar was a great communicator and educator on the project and navigating the CEA ESS program related plans and permits, and ensured the project was competitively priced and well managed. Daniel and his crew performed the work, and were very professional, courteous, and tidy. They completed the work on time and within budget, and completed almost all of the CEA ESS application for us. A wonderful team and experience for us. Thank you, Altamira!