Wallpaper removal dragged on way too long. The crew arrived way past the scheduled window, which…read morecompletely ruined my Saturday plans. By the time they finished stripping the drywall, it was already dark. The walls look ready for paint now, but the time management here is seriously lacking

The wallpaper setup in the kids' bedroom turned out okay, and the edges near the trim look straight…read moreenough. The installer arrived a bit later than originally discussed on the second day, but he cleaned up the glue drops before leaving. A decent experience overall, though communication could have been slightly faster.

I've seen my share of tile subs, but Diego at Amazing Designs Tile is truly remarkable. They've…read moredelivered on everything from intricate high-end residential custom work to large-scale commercial installs without missing a beat. Their attention to detail on complex layouts, especially with large-format porcelain and stone is precise. They are incredibly easy to work with during the bidding phase, providing detailed, transparent numbers that make my job much easier. If you want flawless execution on a high-visibility project, these are the guys!

Jose and team did a great job on our bathroom renovation, would highly recommend. They were…read morerespectful and always left the job site clean after.

PLEASE READ: I wish I had listened to Craig A., Senior…read moreProject Manager at Realty Builders (not a salesman -- a true professional), when I was planning my kitchen and bathroom remodel. I spoke with six GCs. Most were cheaper -- roughly $20k less for the kitchen, $10k less for the bathroom. At the time, it looked like savings. It wasn't. Craig A. explained the importance of: * Proper wall blocking for cabinets and hood venting * Replacing old copper hot and cold lines while walls were open * Installing flooring correctly wall-to-wall under cabinets * Pulling permits for inspections and proper workmanship Others focused on cost. Permits weren't necessary, they said. Now that the remodel is "finished," the shortcuts are painfully clear: hood vent vibrations, leaking copper lines, uneven cabinets. To fix it, cabinets, drywall, flooring, and some finishes must be removed and replaced, and some items can't even be reused. The fix is now $43,538 -- far more than the $30k I thought I was saving. Craig wasn't trying to sell me extras. He was protecting my investment. If you meet him, you'll see he's genuine, professional, and honest. I was too focused on the upfront price to appreciate the value of his advice. Lesson learned: a remodel can look beautiful on the surface, but what matters most is what's behind the walls. Cutting corners isn't savings -- it's deferred expense. I'm actually kicking myself because I took everyone off Angie's List and considered only the other lower bids. Craig was a referral from a close friend who told me upfront, "They may be a little more expensive, but you'll be happy in the long run." They were right. I hope others can learn from my experience. When we're ready for our backyard deck, we'll be calling Craig A. and Realty Builders.

Realty Builders are an excellent company to do any type of recipient or plumbing work needed…read more They were reliable and came on time. They were great at finishing the job in a timely manner without any games. Honest great work. I would recommend this company to do any work for you.

great legacy of service and quality , have had Harold and his team do both commercial and our…read moreprivate residence

I hired J & D Painting to paint my home this April. They told me the job would be 3 days (Starting…read moreon Wed April 10-Friday April 12th.) I rearranged my schedule to be home. They power washed my house that Wednesday. They told me would be back the following Monday. (That's an old contractor's trick). They resumed the following Monday. They were here all the following week which was not the plan. 1. They cut a wire to my Bay Alarm security system and damaged several connection points. 2. They broke the transformer to my landscape lighting. 3. They painted over the cobwebs in my breezeway. 4. They left my 50 ft. garden hose in knots. 5. They broke the latch on my front gate. I hadn't realized all the damage done but Harold took $200 off my bill. I won't recommend this company.

Getting geared up to sell the family home in the spring/summer is bitter sweet, but once you're…read moreready to move on....there can be so many repairs involved. Last December our fridge decided to start leaking water short of Niagra falls on to the wood floors. Since we also decided to pull up carpet in a back bedroom...the time had come to look into getting the floors refinished. After a few inquires and no follow-up responses...we finally found a company who was "Johnny on the spot" Gomez Harwood floors came thru big time...from estimate to work being done only took a week turn around. Fast, efficient and friendly customer service...I definitely recommend and will be using them for future projects. Work done: Kitchen and Bedroom for $1800 dollars

Oscar and his assistant gave me the best price for doing my floors and we're on time, efficient and…read moreleft me with beautiful Hardwood Floors. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Fortunate for me my contractor has a good relation with Cal Stone Work Inc. I had already bought…read more tile for two full bathrooms. Now I needed an installer to lay two floors, and two showers that required building a niche in each shower. I wish I could show a picture of the completed job. After the Vanities were set, owner Victor Sr. and Victor Jr. worked with me and contractor to choose the right colors and stones, to finish off the counter tops. I'm very happy with the quality in their work, there ability to see what cuts and shapes work best in the space they are setting tile. I feel I got all my monies worth and highly recommend Cal Stone Work Inc. for your next project. Richard

Victor and team did an exceptional job with our bathroom! It was done in record time with immense…read moreattention to detail. They are fantastic, creative partners, and are incredible at execution. Highly recommend for your next big project!

This is the 3rd job Bill has done for us. He's painted the front of our house, refinished and…read moresealed our redwood deck and most recently completely painted our living and dining rooms. With every job I'm blown away by the level of prep work he and his crew have put in, and the quality of their work is exceptional. On our most recent job, special shoutouts to Rafael and "Junior" who were always very hardworking, diligent, and polite, and were a joy to be around as they transformed our rooms.

It was a big decision to embark on a full exterior restoration of the façade of our 1906 Inner…read moreRichmond Edwardian, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Excel. From the beginning, we could tell they were going to do the job right. At the outset, it was clear that Bill put a lot of consideration into the initial quote; he was also transparent that there were factors that could only be identified once the project began (as with any major construction project). Once work began, their dedication to, and pride in, their work was immediately made clear by the way they prepped the worksite to ensure it would be shielded from the SF elements- they did so much more than one typically sees from other companies, which signaled to us that our home was in good hands. It was amazing to watch the crew expertly strip away 100+ years of paint jobs layered on top of each other, and, when unforeseen issues came up, they took ownership of fixing them (notwithstanding that they weren't responsible for the issue in the first place)- for example, when they discovered that almost all the shingles were disintegrating upon touch, they pivoted to cutting new ones on-site, by hand, and didn't alter their original quote. We couldn't have asked for a better partner to think through decisions big and small. Our project involved replacing every window on the entire front of the house (which they ordered and installed), expanding and replacing the garage door, adding new lighting, shoring up the front steps and restoring various decorative elements. We so appreciated their introductions to, and managing of, the appropriate tradespeople (electricians, etc.); they ensured that this work was all coordinated seamlessly. They are incredibly knowledgeable about historic aspects of SF homes and do their research when approaching the restoration of a property. Kyle designed a sun for the top of the house -- spending endless time iterating on the details to ensure it fit the character/period of the home, while having enough dimension to stand out -- and built it from scratch; he is an amazing woodworker and it was a pleasure to watch him work. When we showed them a picture of a house with a color scheme we liked, they color-matched it perfectly, and were happy to mix and test out various shade options until we landed on the final combination. And the team! Bill, Kyle, Ryan and Raf are simply the best. We loved having them around every day and enjoyed getting to know them and hearing about the process. I can say, unequivocally, that they there are truly wonderful people. They were incredibly kind to our 2-year old daughter (she was very sad the day they left), always accommodating of our scheduling needs (e.g., pausing the louder work during our daughter's nap if she was home from school) and kept us up to date on the progress. They take such pride in their work, even going above and beyond to ensure that they left interior spaces better than they found them (for example, they patched/painted interior cracks that were revealed over the course of the project, notwithstanding that this was well beyond the scope of their work). We are so proud of the final product, and frequently get compliments from neighbors and other passersby, and will certainly turn to Excel in the future when we have additional (interior) painting or restoration needs. We recommend their services without reservation. Thank you, Excel!

Jose did a beautiful job with my kitchen counters. He takes pride in his work! Will for sure…read more contact him for future work :) thank you so much Jose !

After too much back and forth, I was finally able to schedule kitchen a counter top repair window…read more They never showed up for the appointment! I reached out and heard back about 2 hours after the scheduled arrival time and was given a 1/2 assed excuse for not showing up or communicating that a reschedule was necessary. Again, I had to ask why they never showed up! I took a day off work, very unprofessional behavior, complete and total disrespect for clients.