Mehrdad Chavoz was recommended to us by friends for a remodel project we wanted to undertake…read more Having never done a large project before, Mehrdad was fantastic throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, he helped us navigate through all the decisions needing to be made while staying within our budget. Additionally, Mehrdad provided great recommendations, highlighting the pros and cons of the many choices we had to make over the 13 months our project took. The project included a 500 sqft extension, a new floor plan with an open kitchen/living room, three new bathrooms, and an extra bedroom. We were very pleased with his attention to detail; he was always upfront and worked in our best interests. We absolutely love our new house and highly recommend Mehrdad for your major remodel projects.

Mehrdad is very professional and showed a high level of attention to detail in his work on our home…read morerenovation. Where his work ethic and attentiveness really stood out for us was not when things were smooth sailing (which was most of the time), but in the few times where reality deviated from expectations. For a big project like remodeling a house, the question is not IF there will be miscommunication between client and contractor, but WHEN- there are too many moving parts to avoid it completely. But when things (very rarely!) were off, Mehrdad stepped up and made good on his promises to fix the issue, and, crucially, took detailed notes for himself to refer to, ensuring the changes were made to our satisfaction and agreement. Even months after the project was completed and the pay checks were cut, Mehrdad continued to stay in contact with us and even stopped by a few times to check on how things were going, making minor tweaks to the house as needed. The level of customer service he provided was incredible, and far beyond anything we've experienced with a contractor (and we've done a few home projects by now). And he is just a great guy all-around. Highly recommended!

I cannot recommend Alex and his crew highly enough. From start to finish, the quality of work…read moredelivered by the team was nothing short of exceptional. It is rare to find a crew that balances high-level craftsmanship with such a rigorous attention to detail. They were incredibly thorough throughout every phase of the project, ensuring that even the smallest elements were executed to perfection. Their dedication to doing things the right way--rather than the easy way--is evident in the final result. If you are looking for a team that takes genuine pride in their work and respects the integrity of your project, Equity Construction is the gold standard.

My friend referred Equity Construction & Remodeling after he completed a complete remodel and…read moreaddition of their home. My wife and I interviewed 10 contractors for a full major renovation of kitchen and living room. Alex's prices were competitive and he was the obvious choice and him and his team did not disappoint. Alex has decades of experience and is friendly, approachable, easy to work with, super knowledgeable and did everything humanly possible to make us happy during the process. He's a great problem solver, and worked closely with us to make our vision come to life, even if some other contractors told us they couldn't do it. Alex estimated 5 weeks for the project, and got it done in 6 weeks. Not bad at all given the horror stories I sometimes hear of projects taking 2x longer than originally planned. Even after the project and final walk through, when we encountered an issue, Alex made time to stop by to help address the issue. We highly recommend Alex. Alex does a good job communicating if he needs input and I also found it helpful that during the project, you just need to proactively inspect daily work and communicate with Alex if something looks unsatisfactory and he will address and promptly take care of it.

Long overdue 5-star review for Fran Yetso Construction! We had a large addition to our house…read more(adding a second floor and doubling our square footage; almost half a million dollars when all said and done). Looking back, I can't imagine what it would have been like with anyone other than Fran. When we first started thinking about our project, everyone would tell us "You have to be careful! You can't trust contractors, they'll just take your money and leave and you'll be stuck!" Having been through the process, I can see where all the concern is on both sides: home renovation is an inherently complex process with countless important details, and overlooking or miscommunicating even one of them can spell disaster that neither side wants to be responsible for. No matter how good your planning, you're going to have unexpected stuff you have to work through with your contractor. In our case, we had a lot of challenges with our architecting process, so, that lead to even more overlooked details that could have been disastrous. In each case, Fran and I were able to sit down, have adult conversations, think of solutions, and come to agreements I felt were fair. At many points, he could have made demands and I would have been stuck with either accepting them or being left with half a house sitting out in the rain. But, I think he's the type of person who foremost wants to be able to look back on his life as having done lots of quality work with integrity -- which I was very thankful for in those situations. If you want to get accurate cost estimates (with any Contractor), spend any extra money to get extra time with your architect filling in details. Never accept "oh, you can decide and figure out those things when you get there." Do your windows open vertically or horizontally? How big is your toilet going to be and how much space is there between it and your sink countertop edge? What's the natural slope of the ground you're putting your foundation on? Having architectural plans with details explicitly annotated down to this level will make everyone's life easier and save you thousands of dollars after the city inspector comes in. Mistakes we made in our architecting process that could have been disastrous nightmares, but, thankfully, were manageable with Fran. I remember my main question at the beginning of the process was "will the cost I'm quoted be the cost I pay in the end?" The final answer: well, no. But, that's because I chose to turn it into something much fancier than what I started with. I do believe that had I kept to the original plan, Fran would have kept within a reasonable bound of his original cost just fine. The next question we had was "will they maintain the timeline they've quoted?" The answer: pretty darn close to it even though we increased the scope as we went. It was actually us that often slowed things down, wanting more time to think about key decisions we needed to make. Fran was quite eager to keep things humming along and we certainly had no sense of feeling abandoned or anything. Naturally, for a project this size, there were a million other questions we had. Rather than enumerate them all here, I'd be happy to answer any questions messaged to my yelp profile. But, in short, we were incredibly lucky to have found Fran and enlisted his help in building our home into a structure with both a professional sturdiness to it and a uniquely designed personality we love :)

Fran and his team did a kitchen remodel for us in 2019. He was patient, diligent, and…read morecommunicative. Good: We worked on a lot fo the details as the project was going on, so we had several conversations with him about what we wanted and the options available, especially lighting and flooring. He was able to work with us, get us what we wanted aesthetically, while also providing us with the time and financial cost differences of our choices. He also helped us fix issues that were caused by our cabinet maker. Not so Good: Although there was not stated deadline in the contract, the project took longer than we anticipated. His main electrician could not stay till the end of our project, which contributed to some delays. Overall, Fran and his team were great! Highly recommended.

We recently completed a second-floor addition to our home with Aashria Builders and had an…read moreoutstanding experience from start to finish. Before finalizing with Aashria, we spoke with several contractors but none felt quite right. Some quotes were unreasonably high while others lacked clarity or responsiveness. Our experience with Manish and Vivek from Aashria Builders was different. Compared to the other quotes, their pricing felt reasonable. They provided a detailed payment proposal with a clear timeline for each step. They even offered to pay our rent if the project went beyond the proposed timeline and we couldn't move back in on time. It was an easy decision to move forward with Aashria. They committed to a six-month construction timeline and they delivered as promised. Manish and his team were proactive at every step, from coordinating various jobs to scheduling city inspections -- which, as we learned, can often take months. The quality of work has been great. Reinforcing our foundation to support the second floor was no small task but the team pulled it off without much issue. We've been back in the house for a few months now and haven't encountered any issues so far. Manish and his team were highly collaborative, helping us evaluate material and finish options to make decision that was right for us. They were flexible and accommodating, always willing to make small adjustments based on our requests. One example, after we realized we didn't like the color of some rooms after painting, Manish had them re-painted at no extra cost to us. Any major changes or unexpected things that came up along the way were handled without fuss while providing reasonable quotes for the additional work. We had heard several horror stories of delayed projects and projects that went way over budget from friends and acquaintances so we were pleasantly surprised and grateful when that did not happen. We really liked the team and their professionalism. Overall, working with Aashria Builders was a pleasant experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable general contractor.

Manish and his team are prompt, diligent, and trustworthy. We are very pleased with their work on…read morehelping us with our home renovation. What is noteworthy about aashria is their discipline in keeping time commitments. Given home renovations are never easy, it is vital to have a trustworthy contractor. We would highly recommend aashria builders to anyone looking to renovate their home.

We had an outstanding experience with Aldy Builders during our full home renovation, and I cannot…read morerecommend them highly enough. They transformed our home from the ground up--starting with insulation and structural work all the way to the final move-in-ready details. Taking on an entire home renovation is overwhelming, but Aldy Builders made the process smooth, organized, and far less stressful than we expected. Their craftsmanship was exceptional. Every phase of the renovation was handled with attention to detail, professionalism, and care. Whether it was the major construction work or the finishing touches, the quality was consistently impressive. What stood out most was their communication and reliability. They kept us informed throughout the entire process, answered our questions promptly, and were transparent about timelines and expectations. It always felt like they genuinely cared about our home as much as we did. The team was respectful, hardworking, and clearly took pride in their work. They didn't just renovate our house--they helped create a beautiful, comfortable home that we're truly excited to live in. If you're looking for a contractor you can trust for a major renovation, I wholeheartedly recommend Aldy Builders. Their expertise, integrity, and dedication exceeded our expectations in every way.

Once the team finished the bathroom remodel last year, I was heavily encouraged to reach out if we…read morespotted any issues with the work. I let about a year pass before contacting them with just a couple issues: grout needed some reworking and there were some leaks coming from the showerhead. From the moment I reached out to the team to the moment they finished fixing the two issues - the turnaround time was less than a week! I remain impressed and thoroughly happy with Aldy Builders :)

Construction Services built a large custom home in Saratoga for us. They are capable of doing large…read moreprojects and have the manpower to ensure work is done without interruption. We especially liked the cost itemization (down to the shower soap dishes!) that helped my wife and I prioritize costs. Cassady Monsen was always easy to reach, either by phone, text or email. If you have had experience with contractors in the past, you will know that this is can be a rare quality. The workers at the job site were very pleasant and conscientious - so much so that this was highlighted by several neighbors. Above all, however, were the feelings and actions that made our construction project a partnership. Invariably, a project the size of ours will have moments when things do not always go as planned. Without hesitation, the response from Cassady was "what can we do to make this right?", or "what will make you happy?". Issues during a project would make most other contractors get defensive or pull out a change-order form. It is for this reason especially that I highly recommend Construction Services and Cassady for your remodeling or new construction project.

I used Construction Services a long time ago (around 2004) so this review is a bit overdue. After…read moretalking to a lot of contractors who had a model which went "give us lots of money", it was refreshing to work with Mr. Monsen and his team. His estimate was reasonable and he was super accommodating when we wanted to remove items from the project to bring the cost more in line with our budget. The work was done fast and the crew was very polite and efficient. I would hire them for another job in a heartbeat.

Sky Tech Builders recently completed a project at our home. We are thrilled with the…read moreresults--everything turned out beautiful and the craftsmanship is excellent. ​Throughout the process, Lior was professional and reliable. He stuck to the schedule as much as possible, which we truly appreciated. What stood out most, however, was his communication and attitude. He was always available, responded promptly to our questions, and met our requests with a positive, "can-do" approach. ​He was also incredibly patient and flexible whenever we changed our minds or wanted to adjust something mid-project. It made a typically stressful experience much smoother and more pleasant.

I was in the process of buying a house and looked at several properties where I wasn't sure whether…read morea renovation or expansion would be worthwhile. Leor was very responsive, came with me to tour the houses, and gave honest, professional advice that really helped with the decision-making process. After I finally purchased a home, he did an excellent job on the renovation. I truly appreciated his expertise, transparency, and reliability throughout the entire process.

We had the pleasure of working with May Construction for the design & construction phases of our…read more"to-the-studs" whole home renovation. The design process was truly a collaborative one, with May proposing an initial design based on our prioritized wishlist of home features & incorporating our subsequent feedback until we arrived at a best-possible design given our constraints (setbacks, town restrictions). Their goal was to find the best way to realize our wishlist and they did a great job of realizing that goal. May was always available to discuss issues in real-time. Their build proposal was very detailed and clear about scope, prioritizing a well-vetted proposal, as accurate as possible with regards to budget, rather than hooking you in with an unrealistically low price. Based on our comfort level during the design process, it was an easy decision to continue with May for the build phase. The build phase was very well organized. Among the things that we liked the most about May was the comfort level in dealing with EVERYone on their team. Before we started the whole renovation process, we dreaded the prospect of having to push a contractor to keep things moving or having unforeseen issues blow up the budget. We didn't experience any of those issues with May. Bottom-line, are we happy with our finished home and would we choose May again? Definitely Yes to both questions, and we would happily recommend them to family and close friends, which is the ultimate litmus test for such a big expenditure that affects your daily life and enjoyment.

Our one story 1960's ranch style house in Saratoga, was in need of an upgrade. We ended up…read moreremoving a few walls, creating a brand new kitchen, living and dining room with a transitional open concept. We updated an existing fireplace by refacing in stone and adding a gas insert. We added 110 sq. feet to our master suite by adding a double vanity, walk in closet, and walk in shower, new floors, windows, roof and stucco to the whole house. We added air conditioning, and updated the heating system. All in all, the entire house is like new! Greg May helped us finalize our decisions based on the vision we had for our house. He had great ideas, didn't push to do unnecessary work, preserved some previous remodeling we had done, and kept it simple and straightforward while accomplishing what we wanted to do with our house. He was always keeping budget in mind and suggested ways we could do more for less, and be more efficient with our project. He wasn't pushy and his personality was very calming in these very stressful beginning stages. In looking for a General Contractor we had specific qualities that were critical: Budgeting: Before we began, we worked through and estimated budget that we were able to tailor to what we wanted to do. Although we added more scope to the project once we started, we were never surprised in the middle of the project with additional costs to the original scope of our project. Many friends had said, "expect your budget to double by the end", and happily we ended within our scope. Project On Time: Although we had a few changes as the project progressed, we were back in our house within the six month time frame that was promised. We had an unusually wet winter during our project, and despite the weather, effort was made to move things along quickly. Eric was on top of keeping us on track to making decisions when it came to tile, flooring, fixtures, paint color, etc. to make sure that lead times would not hold up the project. Hard working staff and subcontractors: Our neighbors commented on how surprised they were that we had people working on our house almost every day. It was rare that there wasn't someone at the house doing something. It was even impressive when a variety of contractors would arrive at the same time to work side by side to save time on the project. Quality staff: All of the employees of May Construction as well as subcontractors were respectful and courteous. I would be on site most days, and they truly valued my opinion and answered all of the questions and concerns that I had. Our designer, Catherine, made some excellent suggestions for bathroom design, and tile/countertop selections. Attention to detail: May construction was sure to make sure that every detail was finished to our satisfaction. They were good about coming out even months later to fix any issue we had. With all new construction, you can count on a few problems, but May is quick to act to fix them. Communication: It was easy to contact our project manager Eric. He was always available via text, email or phone. Even on the weekends, he was willing to answer questions and solve issues that had come up. No matter the situation, Eric was always a listening ear and would reach out to the proper subcontractor to get the issues resolved. Going through a remodel can be very stressful and May always took a calm and measured approach to any situation. They were good at listening to concerns, making suggestions, and made the process as pleasant as possible. Overall, we are more than thrilled with the finished product. We have an amazing "new" home and have found new friends in May Construction. It is rare at the end of a project that people would not only value their contractor, but consider them friends. From the office staff, to the construction crew... EVERY person at May Construction was a fantastic person that showed they cared about making my house a home to be proud of.