Contractors in San Leandro

“They took great care in preparing the surfaces to be painted and paid close attention to detail throughout the entire painting process. The end result was a beautifully painted interior that exceeded my expectations.“

“Avant Garde helped us complete an earthquake retrofit for our early 1970s house under the EBB program. Matthew and team were great partners and are very familiar with the rebate program.

The process started with a paid inspection and we were glad we did this. Their tradesperson will go inside the crawlspace and perform a detailed inspection for the scope of work that needs to be done. In our case they even reported a plumbing leak that we were not aware about. They also identified additional work needed related to our pier and beam foundation. At the end of the process the inspection fee will be credited back.

Once inspection is completed, they submitted a proposal which in our case was very competitive. It was also accurate because of the inspection, rather than ballpark estimate by others. Last but not least, Matthew is very familiar with the process and requirements of foundational work.

Once the project started, the crew were very professional and tried their best to keep the work area clean. Concrete damage (common for retrofit) were patched and painted like new. They also cleaned up after themselves and took care to remove materials from the crawl space.

At the end of the process, they also timed the city inspection perfectly and we passed with no issue. Matthew then provided exact instructions on claiming the EBB rebate check, which came promptly.

With the EBB part complete, we were also able to get a discount for our earthquake insurance.

Finally, they also sent lots of pictures of their work.

In summary we are very happy to have worked with Matthew and Avant Garde for our EBB earthquake retrofit and foundation work.“

“We hired Villatoro & M Construction (VC) for a whole house remodel. Our project included everything from seismic and electrical upgrades to a full kitchen and bath remodeling. They literally took almost every wall down to the studs then rebuilt them with new windows, doors, wiring, insulation and wall board. The final result looks amazing. During the process, VC worked diligently to get the job done in less than six months. They have a large crew and were able to schedule whatever resource was needed in a timely manner- sometimes having 8 to 10 workers on site at a time. Several key staff were onsite regularly and seemed to take personal interest in the project outcome. But one of the key qualities that we appreciated most about VC is the integrity of Victor, Victor Jr and Milton. They provided a transparent proposal and fulfilled each requirement with professionalism and craftsmanship. They started the project strong and finished it just as strong!“

“I needed to have a retaining wall in my backyard replaced. I got estimates from three contractors. Oscar Construction's estimate was the lowest, and its estimate included some features that weren't included in the next lowest estimate. At first, I was a bit reluctant to accept Oscar's estimate simply because I sometimes wonder whether the contractor that gives the lowest estimate will unwisely "cut corners" so as hold costs down. But I was satisfied with Oscar's responses to all of my questions, so I accepted the proposal. I'm glad I did. The work exceeded my expectations in multiple respects. The work was done efficiently and for a reasonable price. (And Oscar, the proprietor, is friendly, open and responsive--very good to work with.)“

“Helen is fantastic! Great selection of both natural and man made stones. Great knowledge and will to help.

Will go back for our bathroom reno.“

“A year ago, the total remodel of our kitchen in our 1936 home was completed. I waited to write a review to determine the lasting satisfaction of the remodel. The remodel was a full demo of the old kitchen including removing a wall to add an arch between the kitchen and the dining room. Replacement of two windows. Full custom cabinetry allowed us to have exactly the fit and function we desired. All new up-sized appliances (from Friedmans Appliances in Pleasant Hill...highly recommended). The new kitchen was fitted with new hardwood floors that were made to perfectly match the existing floors in the living room and dining room Overall, the kitchen is gorgeous and its function fits exactly how we want to use a kitchen Welte was great to work with. It started with a thorough review of the plans and a detailed proposal which included what work was planned, expected timeframe and committed costs. The project itself went very smoothly. Protection of the existing spaces was always top priority (including awareness and care of our two indoor cats). Some change orders along the way were added to cover requests that were not part of the initial plan. Welte used some subcontractors for things like flooring and dry wall construction. They stood by the quality of those that did work for them. The people were very professional and personable. It was a pleasure to work with them, which included a project manager (Andrew), project coordinator (Julie), lead craftsman (Rick who was on site every workday) and assistant (Al), and specialists as needed (e.g. electrician). Bill Welte, the owner, was always accessible and oversaw the project to assure top quality, a very easy job for him as the skill and talent of his crew was top notch. There may be less expensive contractors but we got full value from the high level of quality and workmanship. As a thank you from Bill for trusting Welte Construction with our remodel, after the project was completed he paid to have all the windows in our home professionally cleaned. A very nice touch. So, one year later... We are still totally enamored with our kitchen. The quality was put in from the get go and I know it will stand up for years to come. I highly recommend Welte Construction for any projects you may be considering. The bigger the better I believe.“

“I am thrilled with my new walk-in shower bathroom. If you have lived in an older home you will understand why I hesitated to redo the bathroom. What would we find?
Eventually I hired LB Construction and I must say I am happy I did. It was so nice to have the project coordinator, Eran, help me plan the layout and to give advice on items i needed.to buy. The walls were not straight, the door lopsided, old wiring, but this was expected. In the end the work was skillfully completed. It was a pleasure to have these workers in my home. Jorge, thank you for your commitment to finishing on time.“

“We worked with the 3E Team after firing our previous architect and GC for not being honest with us. We were extremely nervous going into the next relationship but the professionalism of the team put us at ease after we met them at our office. They even introduced us some new ideas for our project that had not previously been thought of. Overall we really enjoyed our experience working with the team and would absolutely work with them again and would recommend to our friends/family.“

“Gladiator have all the right tools, experience and skills to executed complex plumbing tasks. They were fast.“