Contractors in Richmond

“Advanced Home Energy helped me do a whole efficiency upgrade to my home. Their technician Laura first came and did a test-in. She used high-tech tools to measure the leakage of the house and the old ductwork, the performance and safety of all my gas appliances, efficiency of windows, and existing insulation. Then they sent me an extremely thorough report with recommendations, explanations, and projected energy savings for different measures we could take. We ended up replacing my 1955 furnace with a new high efficiency furnace, and they suggested I put it in my attic instead of a closet. We actually gained a huge closet space as a side-benefit! AHE then installed all new insulated ducts and sealed them super-tight. There was one guy who spent a whole day literally painting this duct mastic inside all my register boxes so they'd be absolutely air-tight. Then after the furnace was installed, we did blown-in cellulose in my attic and walls, air sealing in the crawlspace, all new dual-pane windows which look GREAT, and I even got a nice set of pull-down attic stairs out of the deal where there used to be just a 2' x 2' hole. I had asked if the furnace be situated so that I could have some attic storage space available, and they more than accommodated my request. I also asked if the furnace would be quiet, and they explained that to help with this, they install an "acoustic loop" in the return air duct, which means that the duct travels a longer distance between the return air grille in my ceiling and the actuall furnace. Man, I can barely hear this thing when it fires up!Laura came back and did a test-out, to see if they had met their projected energy savings. They hadn't only met them, they had exceeded them. They submitted all the paperwork to the Energy Upgrade California program, and about 6 weeks later, I got a rebate check for $4500!!!!!Now we are several months into winter, and I was really curious what our utility bills would look like. Well, let me start by saying that my wife had a baby (a home birth in our toasty, quiet house!) on December 7. We had the thermostat set on 71 degrees for the entire month of December and January, all day, every day. Last winter, I kept the thermostat on 68 at night, and left it off for 8 hours a day while we were at work. Even with the extreme increase in heat usage from last winter to this winter, our energy bills are HALF of what they used to be. I'm saving at least $100/month all winter. Between that and the rebate, this job is going to pay for itself within 10 years. And my family and I get the benefits of living in a quiet, comfortable home. I am absolutely elated. Why isn't everyone doing this?!? Thanks, AHE!“

“Arthur and his team have an eye for design and are as professional as it gets. Back in February 2020, our patio awning blew straight off in one of those crazy Bay Area storms and was ripped from our house. We put repairs on the back burner, and when shelter in place orders were mandated, we decided it was time to finally look into our project. After a quick consult, Arthur recommended a couple of options: either we put the same sheet metal awning back on, or he could build us a wooden trellis. I chose to go with the wooden trellis, and figured now would also be a good time to put in the deck we had been talking about building for years since we had first moved in. Arthur's team - Tony (foreman) and his sons - got to work right away as soon as we reviewed the scope of work and went over a few design ideas. The before and after are phenomenal, as you can see in the photographs. We had a couple changes in design right in the middle, but in the end, I'm blown away by the overall look of how it is now than how it would've looked originally. Arthur and his team were very responsive to our questions and our requests, and his crew were very respectful and professional about their work. We have some other home projects we've identified that we'd like to do in the future, and we will for sure be choosing Hutton Construction for their help in these projects.“

“Nery and his team just completed a project to reinforce a basement wall for us and they did an incredible job. They completed the project faster than we thought and handled visits from city inspectors and a structural engineer to get everything done smoothly and properly. The whole crew was very nice, easy to work with, and kept the job site incredibly clean even though it was a basement that was not in use at the time. Super easy to work with and very responsive, I will definitely use them for future projects!“

“Ricki and his team at all things good did a great job on our house. They worked on insulation removal and installation and air draft sealing in our attic and crawlspace. They also installed a new heat pump and upgraded our ducts. The team was punctual, professional, and skilled. Toward the end of the project we had a couple of unanticipated requests and they were accommodating and so easy to work with. Now it’s months later and we have enjoyed what is clearly a more insulated and energy efficient home.“

“Kasten Builders was our general contractor on our major remodel/addition to our new home in Kentfield, CA, just recently completed (March 2022). Their level of knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to our project went above and beyond our expectations. They worked seamlessly with our architect, and their subcontractors were highly experienced and meticulous in their work. Kasten Builders showed us time and time again that they were our advocates - finding ways to get the most value for our money in the most time-efficient manner. We could not have been more pleased working with them these past several years and are happy to call them our friends.Services: Remodeling“

“Victor is highly responsive, does great work, and takes feedback well. He always shows up and keeps his commitments, in addition to working closely with his clients to get the job done on time. He’s licensed and insured, and manages expectations well too.Services: Drywall installation“

“Best service ever will use from now on no need to check other companies out. Also great price!“

“Thank you to Bay Countertops, we are so happy with our downstairs rec room kitchen counter and custom island top (both in blue/gray granite) and the work you did! Efren and his team including Lauren, Tina and Robert and the installation crew were so knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. (Additional big thank you to Lauren for communicating with us so thoroughly from beginning to end, even on your days off and after hours!) We appreciate the time & effort everyone put in to work with us on budget as we navigated through various material choices, dimensions, layout options, last minute changes, and customizations. Whether for measurements or installation, scheduled appointments happened as agreed and without delays (thanks so much Tina for keeping us on track!) The installation crew arrived on time, on the agreed date, with beautifully cut granite and then did a beautiful job with placement, polish, sink installation, and debris removal (thanks also for all the maintenance advice!) We are so happy we found Bay Countertops and and are in process of asking them to estimate other upcoming projects. We also love that they are a local privately owned small business :)“