I called Banner roofing at the end of July. Mike showed up the next day. Discussed options…read moreavailable to me and I decided to go with a re-roof. His employees came the next day to start. Rene was extremely patient and answered all my questions about what and why something was being done. There were a few days when no one or only one showed up due to other projects where they were needed, but I did not have a problem with that. They left my area clear and clean. I am definitely satisfied with the work, cost and service that was done.

Glad I didn't read the reviews here before I called Banner Roofing because they did a great job for…read moreme at a very reasonable price. I had a leaking roof. After calling 3 other companies who all quoted very different solutions up to and including replacing the roof, Mike came in and quoted me a repair to get me by for another couple years before replacing the roof. He was able to get the repair squeezed into his schedule within 2 days, because major rain was coming! They showed up on time and completed the repairs for me in one day and before the rain started! And best of all, NO LEAKING once the rain started! I've already recommended Mike at Banner roofing to several neighbors and I would hire them again in a heartbeat if necessary.

Unfortunately it took me 10 years to write this. 2015, Abrew Construction did a fireplace remodel…read morewhile saving our original mantle several years back. As usual, the owner, Kevin Abrew, sells his business because that's his job. He really pushed his 5 star rating in the Better Business Bureau which is a scam. The BBB doesn't do anything if the business' clients are not satisfied. His employees did a fine job in the work they did, but his business practices were suspect. He was not upfront with any additional work and costs. When you give a customer a quote for repairing and repainting cracks in your stucco the logical assumption, if you were to add on repairing a few other cracks on adjacent walls, would be that they would also be painted. Well, you'd be wrong! He gave us a quote for the additional cracks and Mr. Abrew went ahead and had his guys repair the additional cracks on the adjacent wall. Then he gave us a bill that didn't include painting. When questioned about the missing paint, he stated that it wasn't on the quote. That would cost extra. Who gets ready to leave a job site with stucco patches and no paint??? Painting was conveniently left off the additional quote so he could then charge more money after we had already agreed to have the work done. Not a good business practice, but unfortunately a common practice. He also writes up his quotes in units. Ex: "Stucco outside of house 1 unit." (See attached pic). Any contractor that doesn't itemize their bill providing pricing does so so that you have no idea of how much you are being charged for each part of the job. So if you ask to remove some element of the work from the bill, you have no idea if the reduced price is on the level as there are no references to what you are being charged for. Again, not a good business practice. It keeps the customer in the dark having to trust that the contractor is being honest with what they are charging. He even charged me 3 units for "Waiting for inspectors." So how much is a unit? How much was I charged? Your guess is as good as mine. I will say the experience could have been worse and in the end the work was done right. As for hiring someone who is upfront, honest and not ready to argue with you....I'd pick someone else.

I would not recommend giving this contractor an advance payment which I did in good faith…read more It took him months to do the work and then charged a disproportionate amount for part of the work.

SmartBuild did a hack job on my kitchen cabinets…read more - The countertop on one cabinet is wrong and glued on crooked - The dishwasher is mounted crooked in the cabinet - One door is mounted badly on the cabinet or warped - The edge gap trim is missing over about half the installation - The project was about 90 days behind schedule - Contract items not completed

I have a building in SF that had an old roof that needed to be replaced. Unfortunately there were…read morealready 3 layers of shingles. I got 3 bids. SmartBuild had the most reasonable quote. They were registered, insured and guaranteed their work. This was not an easy job as the roof has quite an incline (as you can see from the pictures) and is right next to adjacent buildings on both sides. Some of the debris from the tear down of the old roof fell into the neighbor's yards and scraped the exterior walls. But SmartBuild came and cleaned up the messes and repainted the walls. SmartBuild finished in a timely manner and the roof now looks great! And they didn't charge me extra for tearing down the 3 layers. Thanks SmartBuild.

It has been more than 10 years since last roof repair by World Exterior. My house is 24 years old…read more A couple of weeks ago we noted a dry wall in the garage was wet when it was raining. It was dry when it was not raining so I figured it must be the roof over the garage that is leaking. Since World Exterior did a good job repairing a roof leak more than 10 years ago, I called them and Chris came to my house the next day to evaluate the situation. I remember Chris from more than 10 years ago. He is still easy and friendly to talk to. He lifted up the tiles and found the wood was rotten and already had a hole a few inches in diameter!! Chris took pictures and sent me a proposal in 2 days. I accepted the proposal. Unfortunately our area started to rain almost for the whole week. Finally the rain stopped 9 days after and World Exterior crew (Salvador, Jesus, and another worker) came to fix the roof. World Exterior called me that morning to notify me the crew was on their way to my house which is very nice of them. They fixed the roof, cleaned the gutters, and inspected the roof. They cleaned up after they were done which is very nice. They noted some issues and Chris will send me a quote for that. If I need roof care in the future, I definitely will call World Exterior.

recently had the pleasure of working with World Exteriors roofing company, alongside the…read moreoutstanding contractor, Chris Coelho. From the initial consultation to the final inspection, Chris's professionalism and expertise shone through, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. His ability to listen to my concerns and provide tailored solutions truly set the tone for an exceptional experience. Under Chris Coelho's guidance, the team at World Exteriors delivered nothing short of excellence. Their attention to detail and commitment to using high-quality materials ensured that my roofing project was completed to the highest standard. Despite the urgency of the job, Chris and his team worked diligently to meet deadlines without compromising on quality, demonstrating their dedication to customer satisfaction. I highly recommend World Exteriors and Chris Coelho to anyone in need of roofing services. Their professionalism, expertise, and prompt service make them a standout choice in the industry. Thank you, World Exteriors, and Chris Coelho, for your outstanding workmanship and care, my family is over joyed by your work and great pricing!

It's been a long time since Gayler worked on our house but we have to provide an update…read more We moved out of California and finally got around to selling the California house. So why the review update? We sold the house for WAY over ask, cash deal, quick close, in large part because of the Gayler work done on the house. Everyone who viewed the house was impressed with the quality of the work Gayler did and wanted to know who did the work. When we told the potential buyers it was Gayler, the offers came in. So we loved the work they did on the house and it turned out to be one of the rare times when home improvements turned into a very lucrative investment. Something to consider when choosing a design/build firm.

Beware. They put on a good show ... slick marketing materials, fancy offices, a slogan, etc. We…read morehired Gayler to draw up plans for our kitchen renovation with a very specific budget. My husband and I eagerly showed up for our meeting, excited to see the plans they had prepared for transforming our '50s kitchen. After they wowed us with the renderings and all the possibilities, they showed us the estimated fee, which was approximately $200K over our budget. I almost burst into tears. After an awkward silence, the Gayler team found it appropriate to pour salt in our wounds, with a comment to the effect of, "Well, maybe you can afford it if your stocks do well this year." It was the humiliation on top of disappointment that was the nail in the coffin for us. We were already out of pocket in the thousands with Gayler, but the thought of working with them made me nauseous. So we took our money and ran ... to a contractor who was open, honest, and trustworthy. He built the kitchen of our dreams, within our budget.

great customer service, fast and clean, affordable they…read morefeliver everything they say in contract . no delays or glitches

We recently bought an old house with a very steep pitch that Element put a new roof on a year…read morebefore. While performing attic work our handyman noticed a small leak by the chimney. Since our roof was still under warranty we gave a call to Element who said they'll come take a look soon. Unfortunately, there were several scheduling mishaps on their part which led to a bad initial experience but Suzie in the office and Chad came through. They did a great job fixing the leak, and months later when we noticed a different leak around the large skylight they were on it quickly. To solve the issue correctly they even did some metal fabrication work (the large flashing surrounding the light box) which they graciously covered under the warranty. Few more months went by before we noticed what seemed like a slight damage to several shingles on the south slope where the neighbor's tree guy dropped many Redwood branches during a heavy pruning job. Element concluded the issue was ultimately cosmetic but again, kindly replaced those shingles under warranty. Finally, last week we had termite tenting done which predictably caused some shingles on the ridge line to move out of place along with other minor damages. Chad came out quickly to do a full survey using a fancy drone and in a few days Roberto and crew showed up fixing the small issues. They really didn't have to but they did this work under warranty, which was a pleasant surprise (and a big relief given all the new homeowner bills!). All in all, I highly recommend Element Roofing, especially Suzie K, Chad M and Roberto!

I found out about HousePrep via a neighbor and we're so glad we went with their services! They do a…read morephenomenal job and prices are very reasonable/fair for the quality of work that they do. We've had them come by to fix a roof leak (during a day where it was pouring--Howard got back to me via phone within half an hour and Jeffrey came by about an hour later + fixed the issue in another hour as well as some other things that would benefit from repair/maintenance so that we didn't end up with more damage from the storm!). They sent over a quote for the non-emergent repairs/gutter cleaning + set up a date for this. Jeffrey was punctual/professional and even came by with dog treats for Tofu (who was having a field day/way too excited about alerting me all morning that there was someone outside). He shared before/after photos and explained what was done. Our yard looks better than before he got here and we're happy with the work that was done both times. 10/10 would recommend!

HousePrep did an awesome job in both cleaning our gutters, doing some much needed roof repairs. and…read morefinally doing a complete roof wash. The roof is one piece of the house where you typically don't see areas of damage on a routine basis. As for gutters, they need to be washed yearly but I've been negligent. Howard explained to me over the phone about the nuances of roof cleaning vs gutter cleaning and how many home insurance companies can deny coverage for overgrown moss on the roof. Guess they use drones with cameras across neighborhoods. Jeffrey was my main point person for repairs and cleaning. He did a great job in a number of areas: 1. Repairing rubber seals on the roof jack pipes 2. Cleaning all the gutters - they were packed with leaves 3. Adding sealant for corroded skylight flashings 4. Cleaning solar panels 5. Replace and repair broken tiles 6. Complete roof washing - this took 1.5 days and 2-3 people Highly recommend HousePrep for all your roof repairs and gutter cleaning needs. They know their stuff and explain things clearly. They finished our project a day ahead of schedule too.

We had a roof sealed for a leak that developed in 2023. Two year later the leak formed in exactly…read morein the same place. Lifetime roofing would be a proper name if your are currently on life support.

David Lara and his experienced roofing team exceeded my expectations in terms of how quickly and…read moreexpertly they helped me choose roofing material, understand options for adding another layer of roofing to my roof, and insulate part of the roof at my Oakland duplex. They completed the roofing project quickly and were sure to clean up. All of the neighbors were curious how they were going to get the roofing material on to the second story, and they were totally impressed by how easily they got the job set up. I had looked at several other roofing companies, and Lifetime Roofing Service had the best quote and best reputation. Have never been happier with the choice of a vendor.