Stay far away from this person, he is a schemer and a conniver and a nickel and dimer. We wanted a simple bathroom remodel. It has taken 3x as long as he said (because he took another job before finishing ours). He convinced us to get a slab counter top instead of a vanity because he said it would look better. He somehow broke the second slab, went back to the place he bought it and got the cheapest thing he could buy and installed it - it is not even the same color........ Also he used on-hand paints because he was to cheap to actually go get the colors we wanted for the bathroom that were not what we wanted and then blamed the lights on the off coloring lol!!!. He told us to go get two slabs that we wanted and we did at a cost of 1K. Today he had the nerve and the audacity to email us asking to send him a check for the finished job - that he did not finish and left us holding this situation. Come back and fix the slab problem you created and paint the walls the color we wanted. Again STAY AWAY! read more

Dimitry has almost literally remodeled our entire house as well as some yard construction. About 5 years I have gone back to him over and over,because I trust him completely. The last was our living room and foyer. He did all the molding, painting, retiled the fireplace, installed doors and electrical ceiling lights. You can see from all my photos exactly what he has done for me. To say I recommend him is an understatement by now. My husband said NO MORE....but we'll see. read more

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We hired Dimitry and his crew to remodel a bathroom and could not be happier with the results. Right off the bat we were impressed with how easy he was to work with. I interviewed 6 different contractors spread across the cost scale and was most impressed by Dimitry. Even compared to those who were giving me estimates at double what he came in with. He listens to what your vision is and helps you with planning and design. His wealth of experience and information comes in handy when trying to make decisions on all of the minutia that comes along with a bathroom remodel. Dimitry and his crew are responsive, punctual, detail oriented, and very skilled (and a pleasure to work with). I highly recommend Double Quality Remodeling! read more

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We purchased an older home and hired Dima to help with some upgrades. This included: 1. Repaint all interiors, including trim, baseboards and closets 2. Full guest bathroom remodel (tile, tub, vanity, etc) 3. Install fans and toilets in all bathrooms 4. Upgrade outside electrical box to 200 amps and install grounding 5. Clean up and replace shelving in kitchen and hallway closets 6. Rebuild platform for water heater 7. Replace rotted outside post Dima had previously done work on our parents home, which we liked very much. With only a little over a month, Dima and team were able to get most of it done before move in. We were very happy with the work and the experience was good. We plan to hire Dima again for phase 2 later this year. We would recommend. read more

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One of our biggest fears as first time home buyers were the initial set of items we needed to fix. Where to start? How much would it cost? And could we find a contractor we could trust? We are so grateful we received two separate referrals for Zen Construction! We worked with Dimitry from Zen Construction to relocate washer/dryer hook ups, paint majority of the house inside, and update some must-fix in bathrooms. From the time we first reached out for an estimate throughout the two weeks we worked together, Dimitry was extremely helpful and responsive. Dimitry took time to provide his thoughts/advice (always where relevant) in a very helpful and professional way. My husband and I also really appreciated that Dimitry did not try to up-sell us at any part of the work - if anything unexpected came up, he clearly distinguished what was a must-fix versus optional fix for us at a later time. Dimitry was also flexible when we decided to add a completely new component to our previously-agreed work. Dimitry's crew were extremely hardworking and professional. Every day the work areas were left clean and at the end of the project, all work was done and everything was spotless. We continued to be impressed by the speed at which Dimitry and his men worked all while delivering exceptional quality. As most home owners know - the wish list of items to be fixed never ends and we can't wait to work with Dimitry and his guys again! read more

This is a review for the bid process only..... Dimitry came on a Saturday morning, even though he had told me he didn't think our deck job was for him, I had pushed the issue and asked him to take a look. He was very professional and straightforward about what he does and gave us some advice and referrals. I will get a bid from him for sure, for future kitchen and bath jobs! read more

Dimitry has been wonderful, as a first time home-buyer, it has been a very frustrating experience finding things here and there that's wrong with the house. Dimitry, put simply , did what needed to be fixed, the pricing was fair and we stayed within budget. Has been very responsive (much better than other contractors I've tried to work with) and provides sufficient explanation into his thought process on why he recommends doing something in a way. read more

Short Story: I could not be any more happier with the experience and results that Dimitry and his team delivered. Highly recommended! Long Story: Before going with Dimitry, we met with a few other contractors and Dimitry really stood out from the pack. He has a very welcoming attitude and really focused on what I wanted done by walking through each area of the bathroom. He then emailed me a quote a few days later with a breakdown of the work. Other contractors would give me a general quote after just looking at the bathroom without even asking what I wanted done, others would spend too much time explaining their work history and why we should go with them. This is why I ultimately went with Dimitry. He listened, reviewed what I wanted done, and didn't waste my time outside what I wanted. As far as the remodeling, Dimitry and his team were great. On day one, I met with Dimitry and his team (Constantine and Valerie) and walked through each section of the bathroom and they were off to races. His guys didn't talk much but they worked around the clock. When it got to the design phase, they went through each design detail before starting and shared their opinion and reasoning behind it which I really appreciated. The final product...my wife and I were blown away and could not be any happier, on top of that they completed almost a week earlier than scheduled. On a side note, it's a good sign when supply vendors know who Dimitry is and have only good things to say about him. read more

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Although they couldn't help me with my project, I was very appreciative of their quick, same-day response letting me know that. It's always annoying when you wait several days or weeks for a quote, only to find out you should have been looking at other companies & you've only wasted time being strung along waiting for a reply. Not the case here, which shows that they are considerate & honest. Great qualities! read more

We had Dimitry Doronkin of Zen Construction simultaneously work on 2 major projects for us. The first was an unexpected kitchen renovation due to a pinhole leak in a hot water pipe which was spraying under the subfloor for a few weeks. Dimitry made sure that he knew exactly what the scope of the job would entail before he gave us an estimate. That meant stopping by a second time after the remediation company removed drywall with asbestos and tile that had lead. No unexpected charges as a result. The second was an unplanned master bathroom remodel due to dry rot underneath the floor and wall shower tile. Both projects included a complete gutting to the studs and moving of electrical. The estimates Dimitry gave for both jobs were extremely competitive. He is very knowledgeable and cares equally about the big and small things. The work he and his guys do is excellent. One thing that I especially liked and appreciated was Dimitry's availability and his immediate return of my texts and/or phone calls. His workers were on the job every day! We are very happy with the end results of both projects. I would recommend Dimitry and Zen Construction to anyone. If I have another project in the future, I would not hesitate to have him do the job. read more

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We completed 2 major projects with Dimitry and his team (full bathroom remodel and major living room change) and couldn't be happier. Dimitry is easy to work with, honest and extremely knowlegeable. The result is perfect for both project, great finish and attention to detail. We highly recommend!! read more

It seems simple, but it is so hard to find a good Contractor in this area. Well if you are looking for one that shows up on time, keeps you informed, performs work with great attention to detail and has very considerate workers you should take a close look at Zen Construction. I contracted with Zen to perform a window and door replacement project. I greatly appreciated that since is was a short project, Dimitry chose to work my project in between his larger projects which allowed my project to be completed much sooner. I also appreciated Dimitry's eye for details and his daily communications on site with his crew and myself. His crews arrived as planned each day, worked meticulously throughout each full days work and stayed late on more than one occasion so as to not leave the work site dirty or cluttered. The whole project came off just as planned, something you always hope for when you contract a project, but seems to rarely occur. I would not hesitate to do business again with Dimitry, as I considered the project cost reasonable and the workmanship and final results excellent. read more

We brought in Dimitry and his team to replace a deck, underlying garage roof, and major portions of garage front. Dimitry's communication, creativity, and professionalism were outstanding from start to finish. He patiently worked with us as we considered a variety of options and helped guide us to sound selections. I was especially appreciative of his considerate and hardworking crew. We could not be happier with process or end results. read more

Double Quality recently completed a partial remodel of our 70 year old home. Dimitry and his group are hard working and intelligent remodelers in that they can find a solution to a difficult problem. We choose hard to cut tiles and mosaics that were difficult to work with and they were able to overcome those difficulties with little time lost and we are very pleased with the outcome. Dimitry himself discusses problems and makes suggestions and can complete an owners direction or suggest in a logical way a more favorable solution. If Dimitry came upon a problem that he did not clearly understand he clearly stated the problem to me and found a solution from outside contacts or was able to improvise a favorable solution. I was impressed with their knowledge of subcontractors - electrician and glass specialists who also performed with precision and coordinated well with Double Quality. They were respectful of our privacy and installed protective covers on our hard wood floors and kitchen areas. A minor irritant was that they could have been more careful of the exterior tile cutting area where cutting dust accumulated on the plants and around the cutting area. I would be very happy to use and recommend Double Quality for any remodeling work. Kramer K read more

Dimitry and his team did I outstanding job remodeling my parents home in Rossmoor. I really can't say enough positive things about their workmanship and the pleasure he is to work with. First of all his price is very fair and reasonable. His original bid was fair and he never used the multiple change orders we initiated to take advantage of us. Second of all he has an extraordinarily positive approach to every aspect of his business. He is personally involved and both he and his workers seem to take sincere pleasure in pleasing the customer. He offers proactive and educated opinions but is never dogmatic or unpleasant. Last but not least, his workmanship is outstanding. This seems to be the result of not only the skills of team, but of their genuine mutual care and concern. they take a little extra time to insure the mitre joints fit almost perfectly. Tile is measured and cut precisely. Sheetrock nailing patterns are exact. Hiring Dimity is like hiring a member of your family. I sincerely look forward to hiring Dimity for my next remodel job. read more

I had a wonderful experience working with Dimitry and his crew at Zen Construction. I hired them to do quite a large job. I was doing extensive repairs on a house that had been neglected for many years and they did almost everything including replacing siding, repairing framing, building and repairing decks, installing doors and windows, rewiring electricity, installing lights, removing mold, retiling a bathroom and more. I got estimates from five contractors before choosing Zen Construction. In terms of cost, they were right in the middle and they stayed true to the estimate. Working with Dimitry was SO easy! He is extremely considerate and took all my requests and concerns very seriously, and even went above and beyond by sending video clips when I wasn't in town. His crew worked steadily and consistently and were very detail oriented, which was a relief, especially for the period of time when I was not available to supervise. They also occasionally came to work on the weekend in order to stay on schedule. I was also grateful for Dimitry's excellent problem-solving skills; whenever a unique problem on the house required a creative solution, Dimitry always thought very carefully about it and came up with a perfect, tailor-made fix. Because the house is so old and quirky, this was a huge asset. I felt like I could trust him to handle anything. And if there was something he didn't feel equipped to do, like certain kinds of masonry or specific roofing needs, he told me. He was always very honest and open and this made communication a breeze. Not only is the house sturdy and sound and beautiful now, working with Dimitry and his crew was also a lot of fun - something I never thought I'd experience when starting such a large-scope project. I couldn't be happier. read more

Let me first say the before and after results on our bathroom remodel are amazing!! Well surpassed our expectations..Dimitry and his team made the whole process from beginning to end calming and worry free..His advice and opinions on layout were spot on..The workmanship and attention to detail were A1..We would highly recommend!! read more

My business partner and I have used Dimitry and his team to help us prepare several listings for the market over the past several years. The quality of his work is excellent, his prices are reasonable, and -- what I love the most -- his attitude is always positive. He is a problem-solver and seems to be able to fix most anything. He brings a "can do" attitude and a wonderful sense of calm and reassurance to the job site, no matter how big or how small the project. read more

We put off remodeling our master bath for too many years, but this was the year. My wife teamed with Dimitry on the design and he and his team did a great job. He also helped us out a few years ago when we replaced some windows and a section of dry rot needed to be replaced. Besides all that competence, he's very fun to work with. read more

Dimitry and his team did amazing work! We started with remodelling 1 bathroom in our home and were so impressed with the quality and professionalism we quickly added on several more projects. They remodelled 3 bathrooms overall, changed our kitchen backsplash, assisted with prepping and finishing the new kitchen counters, installed pendant lights, demoed our tile floor/radiant heat system, and levelled the subfloor so we can put down hardwood in the kitchen/living room area. My husband and I are somewhat handy and wanted to do a lot of work ourselves, however, Dimitry and his team provided a level of service beyond what we contracted. In several instances, they stepped in to help us with finishing certain aspects without adding on change order fees to the contract. We will definitely call upon Double Quality Remodeling for any future needs as well as refer them to others when relevant. Thanks again Dimitry, it was a pleasure working with you! read more

I was not looking forward to having my old deck replaced but luckily I found Zen Construction! Dimitry and his crew exceeded my expectations in creating my new deck. From the bidding process, my initial meeting with Dimitry, the demolition of the old rotting deck, the design process to the finished product, I was highly satisfied!! Dimitry checked in daily to view the progress and was always available to answer any questions I may have had. His crew was polite, on time, neat and a pleasure to work with. His prices were competitive but Dimitry's customer-centric approach is what made him stand out. He is extremely knowledgeable of his trade, approachable and takes immense pride in the end result. Dimitry's suggestions were spot on and the finished deck is better than I had envisioned. I would recommend Zen Construction without hesitation and plan on using Dimitry and his team for future work on my home. read more

I contacted a number of contractors for a bid on a shower rehab and was pleasantly surprised by Dimitry because 1) He showed up, and 2), He was quite reasonable compared to some of the sharks that were trying to take advantage of a tight market. I checked everyone and everyplace I could think of to make sure he was legit and he was. He is pleasant and a great communicator between you and his crew who speaks little English. As often happens, the project took longer than expected due in part to some change orders on our part. Both he and his crew put in some very long days on occasion to make up for it so I can't hold it against him...stuff happens. I do some handy work myself, so I expect pretty close to perfection in the work I do and have done. Dimitry was flexible and followed through to make sure all work was done to my satisfaction. The project involved demo, plumbing, electrical, a new window, a lot of tiling, two showerheads, a stone floor, and multiple inspections. We are very happy with the work his company did and his vendor recommendations. We would gladly recommend Double Quality Remodeling. read more

Zen Construction - Remodeled shower done by Dimitry and crew. It turned out beautifully! - General Contractors Near Me - Orinda, California

Dimitry has done three projects for us over the past three or four years. The most recent project involved totally remodeling our kitchen and a bathroom. We could not be more pleased with the quality of the work and the price. Dimitry and his crew are extremely conscientious and competent. We have a 60 year house with, let's say, a few challenges. read more