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.

Our experience began with an unexpected flood in January 2025, when we came home to find a burst…read morevalve under the sink had caused 1.5 to 2 inches of water throughout our entire first floor. As anyone who's been through a home disaster knows, it's an incredibly stressful experience that can test your patience and resilience. Following the remediation, we were referred to 6 Hammers by a colleague. From the beginning, Michael impressed us with his honesty and transparency. He walked us through our options and clearly explained the potential risks involved--particularly the chance we might lose the granite countertops that had just been preserved. Thankfully, Michael and his team handled everything with precision and skill. They replaced insulation, installed additional storage under the stairs (a smart suggestion from the remediation team), repaired drywall, plastered, painted, rebuilt cabinets, and even reattached kitchen and bathroom plumbing. Every detail was addressed with care, and their craftsmanship shows throughout our home. This project took five months from start to finish, and we couldn't be happier with the results, and they managed to SAVE OUR granite countertops. The transformation has been incredible, and we're so grateful for the professionalism, honesty, and quality work delivered by both teams. Highly recommend both companies if you're ever facing water damage and need reliable, skilled professionals to help restore your home. Worked within our budget.

I had Enri as the technician/annual inspection guy last week…read more He was on time, not talking too much for nothing, very respectful, most especially very knowledgeable of the job, he did the repairs thoroughly & quite fast for the amount of work done. Thank you for sending him TNBerry

Gary was hired to repair water damage to a basement bedroom and kitchen ceiling. His estimate for…read morethe bedroom took 2 weeks; he inspected the kitchen twice and never provided an estimate. Gary's drywall work seems solid, and his suggestion that we add more outlets while we had the walls open was great. In 5 working days, he only arrived as schedule twice, texting me in the morning to change his mind about the other 3 days. He left the room half-painted with a partially disassembled and broken closet door frame. He wanted more money to finish the painting but never provided an estimate for that, either. He also left a trash bag as big as my garbage bin that will take several weeks to throw out with my usual trash. After he saw my poor review, he reiterated that he didn't think he was obligated to finish the painting, but offered to anyway. This was the 4th time he said he'd paint it. By then I had lost faith in Gary, and was working with another painter.

Gary and crew were highly recommended by a friend who said "best contractor I've ever worked with",…read moreand did not disappoint. They helped us replace ceiling drywall after mold remediation, which they completed quickly and quietly (we just arrived home from the hospital with a newborn the day before!) Gary was super helpful and gave me lots of advice on other small things I've wanted to do at the house, including a bedroom closet modification which they just took care of right away. They were all friendly, always on time, communicated well and all pricing discussion was clear and upfront. Can't recommend them highly enough. We'll certainly be asking them to help us with additional work in the future.

We had such a great experience meeting with Jeff and Chris. We're in the early stages of thinking…read moreabout a kitchen remodel and weren't sure if we'd be moving forward this year or next. Typically, once you say that, companies either push you out or don't take the time to acknowledge a potential future project...but that couldn't have been further from our experience with them. They were incredibly kind, accommodating, and happy to schedule an appointment right away, even after we explained our timeline. They encouraged us to come in, get a vision, and understand rough costs, while also being transparent that pricing can shift over time of course. The entire appointment felt comfortable and pressure-free. They were thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. We never once felt rushed or sold to. That alone set them apart from every other construction company we've met with. We left feeling confident and excited, and we absolutely plan to move forward with Jeff and Chris when we're ready to remodel our kitchen. I've never felt this good after a consultation - highly recommend.

We hired Jeff and Chris to do a complete remodel of our condo in Rossmoor. From start to finish we…read morecouldn't be happier! Jeff started the process even before we closed escrow. His familiarity with the Rossmoor system as well as the Walnut Creek building department enabled him to obtain the permits and start demolition the day after we closed escrow. Right from the get go, Jeff and Chris listened to us and ably guided us to vendors and products that were appropriate for our design style and budget. Communication was seamless: we spoke to Jeff through the project several times a day. He was completely transparent with what the costs would be while being flexible with any changes we wanted. The subs Jeff used were exemplary. They have a high level of respect for Jeff and it is evident in their quality of work and attention to detail. Jeff and Chris were on site daily and their attention to all the details meant that we had very few items on our post-move in punch list. If you want a FUN and LOW STRESS remodel experience, I highly recommend Jeff and Chris! We are extremely happy with the work and guidance that they provided and would definitely recommend them.

Shaddle Construction was booked up and declined to bid, but I was impressed that they responded…read morequickly to my request. It was a small gesture, but a little bit of politeness goes along way when so many contractors just ghost on you. Thanks John!

I wish I could give 10 stars for Shaddle Construction's work on our master bathroom addition…read more Working with Shaddle Construction was like night and day in comparison to the original contractor we hired who did a horrible job. Shaddle's level of workmanship, attention to our needs, and old-fashioned customer first attitude was clear from the start. The honesty and professionalism of John Shaddle, his subcontractors and his crew were evident in every interaction we had with them. It took us almost a year to find Shaddle Construction after the debacle of the prior contractor, but it was worth the wait. John and his subcontractors figured out how to correct the innumerable errors in workmanship in the bathroom interior and the exterior stucco. The shower needed to be completely demolished and redone. Subcontractor Chris Field meticulously made sure the floor slope was correct, the walls were plumb and painstakingly measured and rechecked his measurements before cutting each tile. Chris used a laser beam and a level to check each tile he installed to make sure the tiles were even. He was patient, professional, exacting and a joy to work with. The resulting installation is absolutely beautiful. Subcontractor Armando, of Armando Plastering, fixed the exterior stucco. He is an artist who managed to match exactly the style of the original 80-year-old stucco. The crew made sure that our house was protected from any dust and debris, cleaned up daily and were respectful of our house and us. We love our new bathroom and are so grateful to Shaddle Construction for making our dream finally come to reality. Our faith in people and contractors was restored. Thank you, John!

This review is long overdue. Michael and his team, including Max and Alberto and the rest of the…read morecrew, were wonderful and easy to work with. We first hired Artifex for our home renovation which included new kitchen, two new baths, new windows and sliders, refinishing existing hardwood floors, insulation throughout, new electrical, and interior and exterior paint. We even removed a wall and installed new support beams. The work was completed in 4 months and that included a pandemic related delay. The entire team is highly skilled and professional. They offer smart suggestions and good alternatives. And I can't say enough about the quality of their finish work - tile and carpentry. We hired Artifex again for our deck and railing replacement project and experienced the same level of professionalism. We would definitely hire them again for any future projects....That is, if they can fit us in :-)

We hired Mike and his team to completely gut and redo our kitchen, master bath, and master bedroom…read more In addition, we asked for a face lift on the guest bath and new hardwoods throughout the house. There literally wasn't a room in the house that we didn't touch. We originally got 4 quotes on the job and Mike's quote was in the middle range but it was the most complete quote, and he also spent a lot of time even before we signed the contract answering our questions and walking us through each line item. For two people who had never gone through a major renovation before this was incredibly helpful. He originally told us it would take 3 - 4 months to complete the job and everyone who we talked to, who had been through a renovation, told us to expect at least double that. True to his word, Mike and his team completed the work in under 4 months and this was after we were delayed by two weeks when they had to fix shotty work that had been done before we moved in. In addition Mike was very conscious of our budget. He helped us pick cost efficient products and often helped us located less expensive alternatives when he knew of a good option. On the other hand, he and his team are very committed to high quality work and would also let us know if it was worth it to spend the extra money on certain items. If there were places where we could save money by doing the work ourselves, Mike worked with us to let us do that which was a huge plus for us. Throughout the process Mike and his head carpenter Luiz were responsive and did a great job of keeping the whole team on task. In addition, either Mike or Luis were on-site monitoring the work almost every day. This is not a company where you never see the general contractor. I also have to say they were both incredibly responsive to our calls and emails. We are both extremely detail oriented people and Mike took the time to answer all of our questions and he responded in a timely manner. The final product couldn't have turned out better. We have had people tell us that our house looks like it came out of a magazine. And, they are right...it turned out amazingly well, on-time, and within budget!! I would recommend Mike, Luiz, and the rest of the team to anyone.

I do not recommend Kyvos Construction. We terminated our…read morecontract with Kyvos Construction for a home expansion project due to material breach and project abandonment. As of December 2025, this contractor is the subject of an active Contractors State License Board (CSLB) investigation regarding our project. We are currently pursuing a bond claim and legal remedies. Before hiring, verify all records via the CSLB License Check and be aware that not all active complaints are publicly visible, search : See why you can't see more than 10,000 complaints about California contractors - NBC Bay Area.

This is a follow up to my initial review…read more It took me finally filing a complaint with the California State Contractors Board to force Nikos to respond to my request to have the cabinet maker return and repaint my cabinets and fix the alignment of the drawers. Nikos never responded to my text messages, emails, or phone calls. Which is why I had to resort to filing a complaint. I would absolutely that you NOT hire this contractor and his construction company. Just guessing, but in my opinion, I believe that the reason he has so many problems with his subcontractors is that he doesn't pay them for their extra time or doesn't even pay them really what they're worth. This was my experience.

We are very happy with S&J Properties and our new home and highly recommend them. We had a nice…read morehouse but it desperately needed a remodel. So they gutted it, leveled the house, and rebuilt from the ground up. Now it is like new. Their whole team is great. All of them were very good in what they specialize in and they took their time and paid attention to details. We had to move out and it took over a year but we are extremely happy with the quality of the work and it looks beautiful. Thank you everybody.

Jim Long has an excellent staff and we are very happy with the results. They readily admit they…read moreare not the "fastest" remodelers, but they are definitely worth the wait! They use a team approach and progress is tracked on a shared App. I appreciated their assistance in the major and minor decision making and the design guidance was excellent. I should have done my Powder and Laundry rooms while they were onsite for two other bathrooms, but that is my only regret!