SF Design Build

We have used SFDB for several large projects in the past 6 years. Our first exposure to them was a full house remodel of a Victorian. Since then we have had them update rental properties with new bathrooms and kitchens. We even had them do exterior stairs and other additional projects. Each time we went back to use them because we trusted their workers and especially Rudy who is the contractor. Rudy is very responsive and helpful as is the rest of the team. Whenever we had issues, they were handled and solved to our satisfaction- or else we wouldn’t have continued to use them! I highly recommend SFDB and we will continue to use them if needed.

We worked with SF Design Build on a home renovation project and are so happy with the results! They handled the entire project from start to finish, and led us through the design and construction phases. When unexpected challenges came up, they walked us through our options and worked with us to find the right path forward. The end result is beautiful and we were so appreciative of their craftsmanship and attention to detail. Everyone we worked with across the team was professional and responsive, and we would highly recommend SF Design Build to others.

This is our second major project with SF Design Build. The level of quality is so high. The entire team is clean, efficient, and working at the highest levels of professionalism. If we ever have another major project, we know who we will use!

We hired SF Design Build to enlarge & remodel our master bath and to completely remodel our basement level floor in order to add a bathroom and create a large multi-use office/family room/guest room. We had a large storage/basement room that was only partially finished. SF Design Build completely gutted this floor to create a new beautifully finished space with separate storage room. The new room includes a full bath and built in cabinetry that can be used as a desk. The upstairs master bath remodel included moving bedroom wall to create a larger bathroom. We were extremely pleased with result and would highly recommend SF Design Build. Due to busy family/work schedules we hired this firm to manage the entire planning, permitting and construction process. SF Design Build managed the whole process efficiently and hired very professional contractors with high standards of work. We lived in the house during most of the construction and everyone we interacted with was a pleasure to work with. They came up with creative solutions to get more space and were able to react quickly to additional suggestions or requests we had. It was invaluable to have such a professional, responsive crew helping create the space we dreamed of. Would love to work with SF Design Build again on a future project - highly recommend!

We are the owners of the "Inner Sunset" remodel and couldn't be happier with our results. There is no denying it, but remodeling a home is stressful. SF Design Build made the process about as painless as possible. Honesty and integrity are how I would describe working with Rudy, which I think are some of the most important traits during an extensive remodel project. Rudy was beyond patient and always seemed to have our interests in mind. Even years after the project, he has been more than happy to help with odds and ends that have come up. The craftsmanship of the rest of the team was excellent. We did an extensive facade restoration of our Victorian and Louis did an incredible job. On the design end, Jessica was a pleasure to work with. She not only did a great job with our plans, but was a constant resource for a litany of small design decisions. We did most of the interior finish selection ourselves, but she was always willing to offer her candid thoughts which was a blessing.

Rudy and his team were a pleasure to work with. We did a full kitchen and bathroom remodel for us and we were very happy with the process and outcome. They kept to the timeline we discussed and were very clear on budget and scope. Rudy was very involved with the project and helped us trouble-shoot where needed. We love our new kitchen!

Things could not have gone smoother with SF Design Build. We did a garage buildout to add a master bath, walk-in closet, office, and laundry room. We also did minor work upstairs like crown molding throughout and a re-tiling of the upstairs bathroom. The design process was made simple for us - we put together a Pinterest page of looks we liked and then we were provided a few options to choose from. In a few cases we chose our own stuff but it was so easy to put a nice look together. The construction/demo started on time and during the whole process, the team made tremendous efforts to keep the space clean as we were living in the house upstairs at the same time and we have two young kids. They even did the upstairs work while we were on vacation so it was like we never even knew it happened! They stayed relatively within budget (we added radiant heat mid-stream which did cause us a higher cost overall, but was totally worth it). For things that were dinged in the space we weren't actively remodeled, they fixed promptly without me following up. The finished product is exactly what we wanted and is so beautiful and more functional than we expected. They really do have an eye for functionality and also the style of the spaces. They actually stayed within the expected timeline as well which was amazing considering the challenges I've heard from friends on their construction experiences. I would definitely hire this team again for another project and in fact they are very likely to help us do some hardscaping and deck work in our backyard now that the first project is finished.

We can't express how grateful we are to the entire team at SF Design Build. Hiring them to help us with both the design and renovation of our home has truly been the best decision we have made! Rudy, JC and Jessica were professional, knowledgable, understanding and easy to correspond with on a day-to-day basis. They made themselves readily available for our every need and were quick (and resourceful at times) to troubleshoot when needed. We were completely blown away when we saw the final touches of our kitchen and basement remodel - every detail was well planned out and made a noticeable difference in making the remodel still blend nicely with our home's historic charm. After everything was said and done we came in right on budget and very close to the original schedule date of completion, something that is very hard to get right the first time! My husband and I would happily work with them again and have referred several of our neighbors and friends!

I had been putting off a much needed kitchen redo as I dreaded the disruption and complications that I figured would occur during the process. However, an upcoming condo conversion meant I could not avoid the situation any longer. I certainly could not have chosen any better than working with SF Design Build. Not only did they complete the work on budget and on schedule, but they were able to incorporate all the other work needed throughout my home to comply with the City Condo Conversion requirements within the time frame required to do a total kitchen renovation. Both Rudy and Jessica took my kitchen requirements and greatly improved them, making a better use of the space than I could imagine. They were an enormous help in choosing tile, hardwood flooring and paint colors, all of which would have overwhelmed me without their guidance. Also, the people they have relationships with for cabinets, counter tops, plumbing, glass and electrical work are all top notch. Last, but certainly not least, is the SF Design Build crew itself. These men never missed a day. They did everything they could possibly do so that I was able to live in my home while this work took place. They cleaned up at the end of each day and were considerate of my neighbors. Aside from all of this, they are extremely skilled carpenters, plasterers and painters. Friends and relatives are envious that I had such a wonderful experience with this renovation, all thanks to SF Design Build.

As first-time home renovators with a baby on the way, my husband and I were looking for a trustworthy team that could work on our project within a certain timeframe. We’re so glad we ended up working with SFDB who went above and beyond our expectations. Our project entailed adding a new full bathroom & walk-in closet for the master bedroom, and rebuilding the kitchen which now opens up to the living room. From our first meetings with Jessica and Rudy we felt at ease, and having them navigate the process from design to construction phase and intricacies in between was very helpful (permitting, recommending sources for fixtures and materials, working with subcontractors, etc). We learned so much along the way and are happy with how things turned out. Design phase: Jessica was attentive to our requests and extremely organized in communication. We were always excited to see her creative options that maximized our space (important to us), and she provided insightful pros/cons for each design yet stayed flexible if we asked to adjust something. She proactively came up with different solutions, thoroughly answered our newbie questions during the decision-making process, and shed light on details we never would have thought of on our own. Construction phase: Rudy’s team was courteous about our belongings and left things tidy at the end of the workday which we really appreciated since we lived onsite through the project. A few instances really stood out when they took extra measures to make sure we were comfortable – for example, one Friday evening when we couldn’t get our washer & dryer to work properly after electrical wiring switches Rudy stopped by after work hours to make a quick fix so we were set for the weekend. They were friendly and adaptable if something changed from original plans, and also managed to fit in additional projects like creating an indoor laundry room (big bonus now that baby is here) without too much impact to the schedule. It was a pleasure working with SFDB and we hope to work together again on future projects!

Rudy, Jessica, and their team are great! We have done many renovations from small to large, and they are the best team we have worked with. On the design side, I had a lot of ideas coming into the process, and Jessica was able to incorporate and respond to my ideas, while adding her expertise and creativity. It was a perfect balance. On the construction side, Rudy is very knowledgeable and responsive. He always stays positive and really stands by his word and his work. Overall, their team had a wonderful vibe - they were always hard-working, reliable, friendly, and respectful of the space. They seemed to get along well and work well together, so everyone always seemed happy to be here, even though it is such hard work. We had difficulty with one of the sub-contractors (floor), and Rudy was able to help us resolve it with no extra drama. There were some more significant surprises and additions along the way that did add to cost, but I never felt like we were nickel-and-dimed for every little change the way I have been by other contractors. Rudy stood by his estimates. When we sprang a pipe leak a few months later, Rudy rushed over to help repair it, and even though it was not in a pipe that they worked on, he ended up not charging us, as he said they had worked on that wall and may have loosened the joint. That is above and beyond!

We couldn't have been happier working with SF Design Build. We hired them for a fairly large job - transforming our unfinished garage/ground floor in Bernal Heights into a master suite including a bedroom, bath, large walk-in closet, laundry room, office area, and garage storage. Going into the project, we knew that we wanted to hire a design/build firm to avoid the back and forth we know can come from hiring separate designers and builders. When we found SF Design Build, we knew that we had made the right choice. Rudy and Jessica are such a great team - seamless communication, no-drama, very accessible, professional, and wonderful design and craftsmanship. As a designer, Jessica came up with very creative solutions to maximize our space, and is a total design pro - she anticipated design challenges before they arose. Rudy led a construction team who were friendly, dependable, and talented - important qualities when they are at your house everyday for months. I would hire SF Design Build again in a heartbeat.