May Construction, Inc.

We hired May Construction to build a second story over our attached garage. We had used them to do a smaller project (installing cabinetry into an existing closet) and they did a fabulous job. I am a former Navy Civil Engineer and oversaw over $5 billion in construction projects during my career and worked with hundreds of general contractors. I can honestly say that May Construction ranks in the top 5 contractors I ever worked with. We had an architect (McKim Design Group) work up a preliminary plan and then handed it off to May Construction to finalize the plan and make sure we were making the best choices for our project. They did an outstanding job balancing our desires with building codes and constructibility considerations. Once we obtained a building permit from the city, May very promptly got the project started. Weekly job site meetings with May and the subcontractors kept us completely in the loop. The May Construction crew was fantastic to work with. All of them were extremely diligent and responsive. Since the project required demoing the existing garage, they ensured that the framing and the roof were in place before cutting into the main house ensuring that the house was protected from the elements, which we greatly appreciated. All construction projects experience issues (I never had a project that did not). What is important is how well the contractor deals with the issues that come up. Whenever we had an issue, May was very quick to address it. No matter what time of day (or night) they answered their phone and were right on it. The quality of their subcontractors was also top notch. Having seen a lot of General Contractor/Subcontractor interactions in my career, I was extremely impressed with how well May worked with the subs. Their subs have all worked with them for many years and they work together as if they were on the same team. I was also impressed with May’s relationship with the City of San Jose inspectors. I personally was there observing whenever a City Inspection was scheduled. Repeatedly the inspector would show up, complain about the contractor on the last job they inspected, and said how good it was to work with May because they knew they would do things right. Whenever there was an issue the inspector often would sign off on the project and just tell the May people to make sure they fixed the issue, ensuring the project was not delayed. (I can say from experience that is a very rare thing, and shows how much faith the City Inspectors have in May.) We wanted a contractor that would do the best quality work and would keep the project moving forward. May Construction did exactly that. If you are looking for a great contractor who will do great work in a timely manner, then May Construction is the way to go. They have my highest recommendation.

May Construction did a great job on our kitchen. The quality of the workmanship was perfect and most importantly, they showed up every day - not something you see with a lot of other contractors. We'd use them again for sure.

We love our new home! The whole May Construction team did amazing work for us from design plans and budget to product selection and construction. They were a great sounding board through the whole process and saw our vision from day 1. They offered great ideas to stay within budget and there were no surprises during the work. We were very impressed with the quality of the product vendors and subcontractors they used. We were on-time and on-budget! They know a whole-house remodel can be stressful, so they are really focused on keeping each decision manageable and not rushed. Their project management was critical and is one of the reasons our project was so successful. We love our May team from Greg and Donna to Bill, Troy, Donna, Ernie, Antonio and the whole crew - they treated our home with such care and respect and we would recommend them to anyone!

From the very first meeting with Greg May, I knew my bathroom remodel project would be in good hands. Greg's professionalism and ease with which he communicated was very important to me. Once the project began and I met the crew, then the magic really began! The project manager and foreman were attentive to all my questions and curiosities as the project progressed. Each craftsman that came out was top notch, and easy to be around. With all the ups and downs that come with home remodeling, I felt secure knowing my construction crew was looking out for me and my home. I LOVE my new sanctuary bathroom and everyday marvel at the quality of the construction. Thank you to all at May Construction!

C&C Designs has had the pleasure of partnering with May Construction Inc. on various residential remodeling projects in the Bay Area over the past five years. As designers, we greatly value our collaboration with them due to their outstanding professionalism and expertise. May Construction Inc. consistently demonstrates excellent communication skills, ensuring that all aspects of our projects are seamlessly coordinated. Their honesty and transparency in all dealings have fostered a trustworthy relationship, allowing us to approach each project with confidence. Their extensive experience in the industry is evident in the quality of their work and their efficient project management. The team at May Construction Inc. is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly skilled, making them an invaluable partner. Working with May Construction Inc. is always a positive experience. Their collaborative approach and dedication to teamwork create a productive and enjoyable working relationship. They bring a wealth of knowledge to every project, and their insights often enhance our designs, leading to beautifully executed remodels. We highly recommend May Construction Inc. to anyone seeking reliable and experienced residential remodeling contractors. Our five-year partnership stands as a testament to their exceptional service.

Highly recommend May Construction from beginning to end! From the time we meet with Greg ( Owner ) to the time job was completed it was a great experience. Subs were awesome and work was done in allotted time frame. on time and on budget! We love the results and it was money well spent.

We have had May Construction work for us 5 times in both our home and business. What is impressive is that in all 5 we started and finished when projected. The work was excellent. In all things, the planning process was critical and Greg worked with us on all elements and changes that we requested so that when we initiated the project work went smoothly, materials were on time and to specs, and the finished result was excellent, both in our personal home and in our business.

As promised in my first review, we hired May Construction again to remodel all 3 of our bathrooms. Yet again, they did a marvelous job! They are extremely trustworthy, thorough, and care deeply about the client being happy with every detail. They worked with us to design a schedule that work would for us since we were living in the house through renovation, and delivered the project on time and on budget yet again. I can't say enough great things about them. I've already recommended them to friends, and love knowing that I have a trustworthy contractor I can reach out to for future projects. Definitely give them a call for your next project!!

Wow! That's the first word that comes out of every person's mouth when they first walk into our completely remodeled home. And that's a perfect testament to the fantastic job that May Construction did on every aspect of our project. We liked the idea of using a design-and-build company -- an all-inclusive one-stop shop, essentially, to avoid the potential conflicts between an architect and contractor which we'd experienced in the past. We were impressed with Greg May when we first met with him and it was an easy decision to go with his company after speaking with several references -- recent customers who all raved about them and their work, all saying the same positive things. May Construction lived up to all the features and benefits which they advertise. They are very organized and their system is designed to minimize the typical problems which arise during most remodels. They give you a reasonably accurate estimate of the time frame and cost of your project, they stick to the schedule, and they work with you to control additional costs. They provide a skilled designer and a list of preferred vendors to help you choose products and materials and ensure that you make your choices well in advance to avoid delays in the future. In my opinion, the very best thing about them, though, is the high quality of the workmanship, primarily due to the expertise of all the subcontractors they use. All of those professionals -- the framers, the plumber, the electrician, the HVAC, the tile guy, the cabinet-maker, flooring installers, drywall guys, painter, etc. -- ALL of them were simply top-notch, outstanding craftspeople who did beautiful work. The May team's onsite personnel also did great work, for their part, and did a good job of supervising and coordinating the subcontractors. The entire job (a whole-home remodel) went incredibly smoothly and they actually finished a month ahead of schedule, which is absolutely unheard of! And without cutting corners or sacrificing quality. May Construction's excellent reputation is well-deserved and I highly recommend them.

Typically when you talk to people who have gone through a renovation, you hear nothing but horror stories with projects going over budget, well over schedule, and not delivering on their promises. Rarely do you hear people say we love our contractor but we are here to say we love our contractor. The May Team met and exceeded our goals for our whole home remodel while still staying on schedule, on budget, and providing professional and courteous service throughout the entire process. Prior to selecting May Construction, we interviewed other design build firms prior to selecting May Construction but we knew after speaking with Greg May, that we wanted to go with them. Greg listened to our wish lists and our needs and provided thoughtful feedback but never said something was too difficult or pushed back. We could tell from the beginning that May stood by their work too. When we asked for references, they didn’t hesitate to provide us previous clients to speak with. Once we selected May, we went through the design and planning process. As part of May’s process, we selected all the materials prior to the project start which allowed May’s team to stay on schedule because they are not waiting on materials. May Construction provided excellent companies to work with in order to source the materials needed to match our design. During the design phase, The May Team brought in engineers and other specialities to evaluate our property. This allowed May Construction to develop blueprints and plans for easier city permit approval. In the weeks leading up to the start of construction, we were given a detailed scheduled which listed out the weekly goals and a cost breakdown by category. The May Team even sent out letters to our neighbors informing them of the project. Once construction got underway, we were furthered impressed by May’s team. Our Project Manager, Eric, and Foreman, Troy, were onsite nearly everyday to oversee the construction and keep it on schedule. We appreciated Eric’s attention to detail throughout the project and emphasis on quality. Troy was excellent in managing the sub-contractors and trades. The May Construction process involves weekly meetings and they are extremely valuable to ensure we were on the same page and every detail was ironed out. If we had any unexpected problems during construction, Eric and Troy would provide a thorough explanation of the problem and offered solutions. If we ever do another remodel, we wouldn’t hesitate calling May Construction again. The May Team and their sub-contractors stand by the work and take pride in their craft. We could not have asked for a better company than May because they gave us our dream home.

In retrospect, our house was already a little outdated when we bought it in 2003. It wasn't until the shelter in place order and working from home that we decided to embark on a remodel. We were concerned about some of the stories we heard about contractors. Luckily for us, we saw recommendations for May Construction on Nextdoor. After chatting with Donna, I knew right away that this was someone that I could trust. We had a call with Donna and Greg virtually, as it was the height of Covid, and was very impressed with their vision and thoughts on our plans to remodel our kitchen, paint & add crown moulding to the living and dining rooms, and, finally, un-1970's the wall texture. We had the pleasure of working with Eric as our Project Manager, plus Troy and Bill throughout our project. We stayed on track, on budget and are thrilled with the results. They were always on time, left our house clean every night and followed covid protocols at all times. An appreciated touch was prior to starting, they mailed our neighbors to let them know that during the construction they'll be diligent to minimize the disruption. Their recommended subs were great. I was working from home, alone with the workers and always felt safe. As a female, this was soooo very important. Our only regret is that we didn't go with them for the design work. I wasn't familiar with the meaning of design build and thought we should go in a different direction for the design. Learning from mistakes is important - and the next time we work with May Construction, we'll work with them exclusively. Please enjoy the beautiful pictures on their website of our amazing kitchen!!

We are thrilled with the renovation May Construction did on our home! Their ability to do both design and build made the entire experience move forward smoothly and enjoyably. When we were faced with factors or surprises outside of everyone's control, the May team was always prepared with solutions or options. May Construction is extremely organized and professional; they walked us through the product selection process according to a pre-planned schedule, which ensured that all of our products were available at the time they were needed for installation. They also impressively stuck to the renovation schedule: from the time that construction began, the project moved along quickly. There were always people on site working on the house and we were impressed at how tidy the renovation site was left on weekends and how pristine the house was when we moved back in. Now that we are back in our (new!) home, we appreciate the high quality with which the work was done and are truly enjoying being back in our beautifully renovated space. Everyone we worked with from start to finish was a pleasure to work with and helped ensure that we would love our renovation. We highly recommend May Construction without reservation.

May Construction was familiar to us before we even thought about starting our project. We had seen their previous work and knew this was the company we would use to help us create our forever home. From the first day they really listened to every conversation we had and drew up plans that exceeded our expectations. After that the May Construction Team took care of all stages of the renovation. It was so liberating to be able to trust the team with bringing our vision to life. They stuck very closely to their schedule and we had weekly meetings to stay informed of progress. My favorite part was the fact that they were able to finish our project a few weeks ahead of schedule! Greg, Debbie, Donna, Eric, Troy, Bill, Jerry, Ernie, Allison. Everyone was so wonderful. I hope I didn’t forget anyone. Most importantly, we are really enjoying everything about our house now. Jeff and Janice L.

The team at May Construction is absolutely amazing. My husband and I did a fairly major renovation (removing load bearing walls, completely gutting and changing the layout of the kitchen, new floors throughout 1st floor, removing and replacing windows, adding a skylight, and more!). I'm sure you've heard contractor horror stories as we had, but I can very happily let you know that you're safe from those nightmares with the team at May! Every person at May treated our home and the job as if it were happening in their own home, with the utmost care and attention to detail. Greg (the owner) did a fantastic job explaining the process up front, and making sure we were well-informed on budget, timeline, and expectations before we got started. Our project manager, Bill, was the absolute BEST. I cannot overemphasize how incredible he was to work with. Throughout our project, he kept us extremely well informed, was consistently present onsite, and managed the subs (who were also all great!) extremely effectively. He was ALWAYS easy to reach (even when I had to call him after-hours and on the weekend) and constantly pushing for efficiency AND quality on our project. He was clearly very knowledgeable and was always able to give us fantastic advice on decisions when we needed it. Not to mention, he was just extremely pleasant to work with. Our project came in on budget and on time (actually slightly early!). I cannot recommend May Construction enough. In fact, we loved them so much we're already planning our next remodel with them for our bathrooms!

Our relationship with May Construction started in 1993 when we bought our current home in San Jose. We needed to remodel our kitchen and May Construction was highly recommended. At that time, Greg May’s father, Tex, was at the helm. We were extremely happy with the remodel and enjoyed our beautiful kitchen for the next 27 years! Fast forward to 2020, we were ready for another kitchen remodel! We were thrilled to learn that May Construction was still in business and thriving! Greg came out to listen to our ideas and offered insight on how best to meet them. We appreciated his vast knowledge, experience, and quiet confidence. We met with a few other businesses and quickly learned that May Construction stood out beyond all others. It was evident that they were a company built on integrity with a family tradition of excellence. Our remodel entailed removing a load bearing wall which opened up the area and created a larger kitchen and living room space for entertaining. Existing kitchen was taken down to studs and replaced with new plumbing, electrical, and cabinetry. An island and built-in hutch were added. A pantry was built in the kitchen that utilized space from the shared laundry room wall to create pull outs without impeding on the kitchen space. New cabinets and flooring were also added to the laundry room. Our existing skylight was updated with an operable vented window and shade. Recessed rope lighting was added to give a modern look with cool ambiance. Prior to start date, we were provided a detailed calendar of work to be done which was seamlessly followed. May Construction has excellent relationships with all their subcontractors. This close relationship creates a positive working environment and pride in the work completed by all. Our project was completed on time with punch list items addressed to perfection. We worked with some amazing team members from May Construction! Donna, Designer/ Project Coordinator, was truly amazing and pleasant to work with. Donna was creative and thoughtful when helping us design our space. She guided us through selections and kept us on target so that the timeline of the remodel went smoothly. Donna was always available to offer suggestions and moral support when selecting and finalizing our selections. Bill, our Project Manager, was absolutely outstanding! His overall knowledge of “everything” regarding construction was very impressive. He was ALWAYS available via text, phone, or email. His attention to detail shined through on every aspect of our gorgeous kitchen. Bill was a good listener and we appreciated his calm approach throughout our remodel. When necessary, he reached out to subcontractors and got issues resolved quickly. Bill was meticulous in managing every detail of our kitchen remodel. Office staff were professional, responsive, helpful, and friendly. With confidence, we highly recommend MAY CONSTRUCTION, INC.

We selected May Construction to do our Whole Home Remodel and Addition after carefully evaluating several other contractors. Their high quality work, reputation and experience with their clients was an important factor for us as this would be our forever home for our growing family. Bill, our Project Manager, kept us informed of the progress on a daily/weekly basis and made us feel comfortable with the work being done. They paid close attention to the details, the construction schedule and made sure that all aspects of the job were completed in a timely manner. It was a pleasure working with the entire May Construction team. We spent the past year in lockdown enjoying our new remodel and addition and look forward to sharing and spending many more memories and events in our beautiful home now that we are able to do so!

May Construction did a great job on our living room and master bathroom remodel. Greg’s personal walkthrough right at the beginning really helped us figure out what we wanted to do. Then his design staff turned ideas into 3D renderings which gave us an accurate visual of what things would look like. The construction team was very good, all personable, knowledgeable craftsman who did excellent work and were always willing to answer questions and listen to our input. The job was completed on time and budget despite shelter-in-place restrictions. It all went very smoothly, nicely managed by their project leader. Quality work by a quality team. We highly recommend May Construction for home remodeling.

We truly enjoyed working with May Construction for our full house remodel. Their approach to managing the entire project, including the sub-contractors, from design to permits to construction to finishing touches, provided a smooth and easy remodel experience. Greg is a great collaborator. He listened to our thoughts, as well as brought many wonderful ideas to the table. Along with his team, he was able to bring those concepts to life. Our home feels like a new home and we love it even more than we expected! Although there were challenges due to shelter-in-place, May Construction was able to complete our project ahead of schedule and on budget. Greg and his team are honest, hard working, reliable and personable. We are grateful to May Construction for bringing our dreams to reality. We would highly recommend May Construction for your project!

We choose May Construction to remodel our home in Almaden in 2019 and we are delighted with the results! From our introductory meeting with Greg May through completion of the remodel, we found the team to be excellent to partner with. Debbie May reached out to us throughout the process to check in and ensure we were satisfied. We used their in-house designer in order to take advantage of their continuity and communication. May Construction has a strong attention to detail and presented us with a daily execution plan for the 8 month project. Bill, our project manager, was on site nearly every day to manage all aspects of the job, and also came up with creative solutions to various challenges that inevitably come up during a major remodel. We lived nearby during the remodel and were able to come by the site several times each week to monitor the progress. The site was kept clean on a daily basis and was well organized. The sub contractors were high quality, respectful, and have long standing relationships with May Construction. We fully endorse the family and team at May Construction and are delighted with the quality and craftsmanship of our new home. Thomas & Lindsy Paine

We had a fantastic experience with May Construction. We started our project with design in May 2018 and moved into our newly remodeled home in March 2019. We had been stuck on design ideas for years, becoming overwhelmed, but Greg and the design team came in and made fantastic suggestions. The project came in on time and on budget. We did make several changes through the project, and they were flexible and helped to make sure we were within the budget. Each and every person that worked on our house were polite, and professional. They use quality materials, and focus on making sure we were happy and hung with us through the entire punch list. It isn't very common to end a project happy with your GC company, but we feel that not only did we get a beautiful new living space, but friends in the process! May Construction truly feels that building a positive relationship with their clients is as important as "building" your home! :-) We recommend May Construction!

Project Overview We hired May Construction (May) in Spring 2017 based on a referral from family friends. May completed an extensive remodel on their home in Los Altos and we were impressed with their work. Our remodel consisted of a total interior remodel requiring a tear down to the framing. Design Process (~1 year) We met with Greg May initially to convey our needs and to get an idea of approximate costs. After meeting with Greg, our project was in the hands of May designer Liz Williams. We went through a detailed process with Liz who designed the space to accommodate our uncommon living arrangements. Liz was great to work with due to her knowledge, thoroughness, and professionalism. We didn't quite know what we wanted in the remodel, but she asked all the right questions to guide us to a final product. Another daunting task for us was choosing all the materials from flooring to drawer/cabinet pulls. May works with preferred vendors which helped a great deal. You are in no way required to use the ones they recommend, but we generally stuck with them and it helped facilitate the process as they are all familiar with May. Build Process (~6 months) Prior to the start of actual work, all contractors associated with the project met with the May team and us to go over all the work to be completed on the house from the demolition team to the painters. Bill Pieper and Eric Preusch were the assigned project leads and made sure things moved forward in a timely manner. They were extremely knowledgeable and meticulous ensuring things got done correctly. At least one (or more) of the sub-contractors (or May employees) were working on the house Monday thru Friday (and once in a while Saturday) with Bill and Eric overseeing much of the work. There were a few things that didn't go according to plan, but they worked diligently to get it done as we expected. We had frequent meetings with Bill and Eric regarding the status of the build and felt well informed at all times. We should also mention that we thought very highly of Ron, Troy, and Dan, all part of the May team. Project Schedule and Estimate Just after the design phase, May provided us with a detailed project schedule and estimate. Based on stories we had heard from several friends and family members we were expecting to go over the projected schedule by several weeks, or even months. However, our project ended up being completed just one week past the original estimated completion date (An important thing to note is that May made it very clear that as long as we made product selections on time it would help keep our project on schedule.). The initial cost estimate range was very accurate with the final cost ending right in the middle. We were kept well informed of any cost increases/decreases. Final Thoughts Although we had never been through this process before, we feel that things went smoothly and are extremely happy with the final product. While we do not plan on going through another remodel in the near future, we would certainly choose to work with May again and have already recommended them to friends. The project with photos can be found here: https://www.houzz.com/projects/5549753/whole-home-remodel-mountain-view-ca

We selected May Construction to do an add-on and remodel of our kitchen and master bedroom/bathroom. This was not our first project so we knew what we were looking for in selecting a partner for the project. My wife and I are tough customers as we are both highly driven, detailed-oriented and organized. What we wanted in an design-build firm was a company that delivered a detailed plan that included timeline and financial commitments that we could count on, in addition to a high-quality end product. May Construction delivered just that. Before the project began, we had a detailed timeline and budget and our expectation was that they would hold to both. May stayed on time and on budget throughout. Bill and his team on-site were pleasant and professional, the office team was service and detailed oriented, and the Greg and Debbie were always available to us if we felt we need to escalate something or just needed to vent. The results are beautiful and the process was as painless as a remodel can be. We’re very pleased to be done with our home (for now) but if we had the need, calling May would be an easy decision.

We selected May Construction for our whole house remodel and are extremely satisfied with the outcome. During the design process, we met material suppliers that worked directly and seamlessly with May Construction, which allowed us to select and purchase all materials in a smooth and expedited manner before the construction phase began. We were provided a detailed schedule and met weekly with the project manager and owner. These meetings were an effective method to get status updates, make real-time decisions and keep the lines of communication open during process. Any issues we encountered during the build process were dealt with immediately and with the utmost integrity. May Construction worked with the consistent goal of satisfying the client. All subcontractors and May Construction employees are experts in their trade and provide a quality outcome. Our project was completed on time and on budget and we were fully satisfied with the outcome.

Very professional at every step in the construction process from project planning to final inspections. May vets each subcontractor so that you know everyone coming in will provide the same quality. If there is a problem, they will work on it until it is fixed to the clients satisfaction; May takes pride in their work and have very high standards for quality.

My remodel was completed on time and the workmanship unparalleled. The bid came in below my budget so I was a very happy client. I would definitely recommend May Construction to anybody.

Everyone at May Construction was a pleasure to work with, throughout the entire process. I really appreciated their attention to detail, open and active communication, and timeliness. I always felt that as long as I worked hard to be prepared on my end, they would always return the favor... and more! They fight hard to keep things on schedule and will go out of their way to create backup plans that you are satisfied with, anytime something unexpected (inevitably) happens. Professionalism is top notch, and I am confident that the quality of work that they did will stand the test of time. Even the design process is highly organized and seamlessly integrated into the overall project. Liz was experienced, creative and practical, yet is completely open to new ideas; Bill is meticulous and thorough and adds a finishing touch that you continue to appreciate, long after the project is complete. With Eric running the day-to-day, you could always be confident that everything was under control. The entire team genuinely loves their work and sincerely believes you should love the final results too. I am happy to recommend May Construction to anyone... not to mention that we came in *under* budget!!

Remodeling your home is deeply personal and choosing the right team makes the difference between the “nightmare contractor” experience and a reliable, budget-conscious realization of your dreams. Inevitably, problems will arise when you do any home project, so you want to know that you are working with professionals with the integrity to make things right. We just finished our remodel and addition with May Construction and they are a rare gem in the industry. From the owners to the project manager to the craftsmen who created our beautiful wainscoting, everyone has pride in their work and genuinely wanted to make us happy. It was a joy to work with them and we look forward to doing so again. - H. & S. Maeda

We hired May Construction for a major kitchen remodel in 2013. Getting the design correct to meet our needs was a huge priority. Once we settled on the work, we received a detailed summary of costs & schedule of the work to be done (including when no work would be done because of inspections). We were sent to choose and purchase all materials & items before any demo began. Once all items were received, the work began and flowed beautifully. Each vendor we visited was very nice and had high quality craftmanship. While no one enjoys living through a remodel, the workers who came though were polite, respectful, and thorough and we love the finished project.

After talking with several friends about their remodel experiences and screening many different design/build firms, we decided to go with May Construction for our whole-house remodel and addition work. Although these kinds of efforts are often stress-filled, over budget and take much longer than expected, we had no such issues with May. Everything they did for us scrupulously managed in terms of both time and budget and that attention to detail was reflected in all aspects of their work. We found every May employee with whom we worked - from the front office to the people working on-site - to be professional, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and primarily interested in doing high-quality work. Their focus was always on what WE wanted - and not what they thought we wanted or what would be the most convenient thing for them. We love the results of the work that May Construction did for us and we have had any number of comments from friends, relatives and neighbors who have seen the results of their work about how impressed they are. I have recommended them to a number of friends and will absolutely continue to do so.

May Construction built our beautiful chiropractic office from the ground up. May Construction's work is high quality. Greg May, the owner, is a man of integrity that does what he says he is going to do. The project was on time and within budget, and the customer service was excellent. The company is very professional with weekly meetings at the job site, and the minutes sent out via email to all involved. The staff is friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this construction company, and I will definitely use them again in the future.

May Construction remodeled our kitchen and dining room area. The project entailed a complete gutting of the kitchen down to the studs, and then a rebuild that included plumbing, electrical, all new cabinets and appliances, a hardwood floor, granite countertops, decorative mosaic and tile backsplash, and paint. This company was outstanding to work with, as exemplified by their performance on things that mattered most to us: 1)Project cost. With May Construction’s “Design-to-Build” process, we worked with them to plan the detailed features and layout for the new kitchen area before construction began. This enabled us to make informed choices to define a project that fit within our budget before we signed the contract. Ultimately, our project cost rose less than 2% from start to finish, with most of that being minor changes we made as construction progressed. 2)Schedule. We lived in the home during the construction, and it was important for us to know who would be there when. It was also important to get the kitchen back and usable as quickly as possible. As a result of the Design-to-Build process, May Construction was able to lay out a day-by-day schedule that would have the construction complete within 10 weeks. We knew every day who would be at the house and what task they were there to complete. And they stuck to it -- we were back using the completed kitchen in 10 weeks, as scheduled. 3)Quality of Work. This was an investment in our home. We wanted the job done right. May’s site managers, Bill and Eric, coordinated and supervised the competent subcontractors. Everyone took pride in their work, and were committed to ensuring we were pleased with what they’d done. If we had a question, Bill or Eric or the subcontractor were there to deal with it. And never did they make us feel like we were being too picky. 4)Communication. May Construction was very responsive. Whether by phone, text, or email, we were always able to get a hold of the person we needed in very quickly. If they didn’t pick up the phone right away, they always got back to us in a short amount of time. Beyond the usual standards you measure a contractor by, May Construction was interested in ensuring we had a positive experience. Everyone involved was easy to work with, and we always knew our project was important to them. They checked with us every step of the way to make sure we were happy as the project progressed. We highly recommend May Construction, and would use them again.

We hired May Construction to do a whole house design/build remodel on our home. We started talking to them in July of 2014 to start the design process (and had a baby shortly after) and started building in February of 2015. They completed on schedule in June of 2015. During the design portion, we worked with Greg and Liz to work on our admittedly tight budget and help us decide what we could cut out while still adding a bedroom, bathroom and master closet. Their advice was invaluable. There were lots of little things that we would not have considered because we don't have the experience. For example, getting a larger window in our kitchen so the bottom of the window lines up with the counter was a great compromise when we had to cut out the bay window. Greg was great at keeping us within our budget and Liz completely understood our vision for the design. They were also very patient with us when we were slow making decisions because of our newborn. Bill and Eric were the on site managers for the build phase. They were neat and kept us informed on progress and updates. We had a meeting roughly every one to two weeks, with minutes sent out by email afterwards. Our neighbors commented that everyone who worked on our house was great and there was no loud music blasting from our house. We stayed relatively close to our budget (rot in the foundation) and the project finished on time. All the vendors and contractors we talked to spoke very highly of May Construction. We are very glad we worked with May Construction for this project. We also talked to other design/build firms, but decided that our personalities would work best with the May Construction team. They were extremely upfront about everything, and you could tell they wanted to do good construction work instead of spending that money on PR for their company. Would definitely recommend them! I've included a couple of photos to show how neat and tidy they were during the construction process, and a finished photo of my dream kitchen.

When you are given a time line from an outstanding contractor, with quality subs, and your beautiful project is completed just as promised, you can’t find a better company to work with than May Construction. We have completed five projects with May Construction, residential and commercial, and will certainly return to them for future construction. Kathy Shideler, San Jose, CA

We were extremely lucky to have chosen May Construction for a significant addition and house remodel. Greg took all surprises out of the process by working with us to create a very complete plan, including all contingencies (e.g., potential need to upgrade electric panel). By working with their designer, we were able to dramatically reduce the stress and time in choosing the best styles, materials, and colors. Because of outstanding management by Bill, our project proceeded on schedule and the quality of the work was guaranteed to be outstanding, even when there was a small mistake (they instantly fixed it). In the end, we got exactly what we had hoped for and on schedule and budget. Greg and Debbie are very high integrity people, as are their talented staff and proven contractors. I highly recommend them.

May Construction did a very nice job on an extensive home remodel during 2010. Our project goals were to improve curb appeal and open the interior floor plan. Our home was stripped down to the studs before a new entry way (front door, columns, walk way), gas fireplace, sliding door and kitchen were created. We also added an outdoor poolside kitchen that we use all year in San Jose! Everything has held up very well. The detailed jobsite meeting minutes kept things moving along. May communicated with us and coordinated with our architect very well.

May Company completely remodeled our early 1950's home in Spring 2011. We were extremely satisfied with all their effort to include - the pre-planning, design, budget, coordination, timeliness, quality, and final agreed-upon cost of the remodel. As a result, we decided in June 2013 to also add an additional large bath and walk-in closet to our home. With this remodel, we decided to not go out for a competitive bid with any other contractor due to May's previous performance and customer satisfaction. We strongly recommend May Company to anyone going through a home remodel. In our opinion, they are a 5-STAR company. Mr. & Mrs. Rangos, Saratoga, CA

We had a very positive experience working with May Construction for the remodel of our kitchen and two bathrooms. Greg and Liz helped walk us through the design/build process. We were able to complete the remodel within 5% of our initial estimate. The majority of the extra 5% was due to add-ons that we requested. Unexpected dry rot repairs were handled at a very reasonable rate. We appreciate the professionalism of the entire team and would like to especially thank Bill for his attention to detail. Great people, great results! Jay & Jennifer

As a kitchen design professional, I interact with contractors quite often. May Construction is very organized, thorough, professional, with excellent workmanship. Whether or not clients are present, they are consistently asking about "what is right for the client," and "how do we make this go as smoothly as possible." The owners also operate the company with the highest level of integrity, and they have been a pleasure to work with.

As someone who has been involved with building thousands of Starbucks stores over the years, I have a bit more experience in understanding the difference between a good contractor and and a great contractor. Good contractors get the job done, mostly on time and maybe on budget. Great contractors get the job done and have ways of dealing with the "unknown unknowns" without a lot of drama. I expected that our master bed/bath remodel job would be done with a high level of quality and would be roughly on time and on budget, based on the experiences other family members have had with numerous remodels that May Construction has done for them over the years. Frankly, we didn't even bother interviewing anyone else. I knew they would be good. What makes them great is the way they recover from the handful of setbacks that will happen on any job, no matter how well it is planned out. Timing delays were recovered with quick communication with their sub-contractors, who are held accountable. Mistakes made on material orders with vendors were dealt with swiftly and with no additional work on my end. When the project manager noticed a less-than-steller work product, May delivered upgrades at no additional cost to me, and followed up a month after the project ended to double-check on our satisfaction with the job in general. Make no mistake - almost every job will have some hiccups. Recovering gracefully from those hiccups and having a playbook of mitigation plans that are time-tested and well-executed is the mark of a GREAT contractor. We got this with May Construction and will be back again for the kitchen/dining room remodel soon!

We hired May Construction in 2014 to do a complete gut/remodel/addition for our home in Los Altos. We took the house down to the studs and replaced all plumbing, electrical, sewer, floors, roof, etc, etc...They provided us with a week by week timeline for the progression of work. At times there were 3-4 trades working on our home at one time to ensure the most efficient use of time possible. Greg from the beginning gave us a very detailed and itemized list for the cost of the project and scope of work, so there were no questions as to what they would or would not be doing. Budget wise, we knew EXACTLY what we would be spending and no "surprise" additional costs many other contractors tend to do. Liz, the designer was patient and always made sure the choices we were making was 100% to our satisfaction. Bill, the project manager communicated every detail with us as things progressed. He also ensured that every detail was fine tuned, even if it meant pulling something out and starting over. If there was not something we were not happy with, they addressed the issue immediately. Our neighbors commented that they were impressed by the lack of noise and debris they expected from a major remodel project. Everyone at May was easily accessible by phone, email, and even text. They were always very responsive with any questions and concerns we would bring up. I would not hesitate to hire May again for our next project. I've already warned Greg and his team to get ready to execute my next "vision!"

We recently completed remodeling our kitchen and two bathrooms with May Construction and had the best experience from start to finish. One big draw for us was that we would work with May Construction from the Design through completion of the project. The designer, Liz, helped us work through all potential scenarios so that when the project was completed, we never looked back wondering if we made the right scope decision. The communication between the designer and owner, Greg, was seamless to avoid potential surprises once the construction started. We worked with May Construction to order everything before construction began to avoid lead time surprises that would delay the project. The Project Manager, Bill, did a fantastic job giving us an idea of the schedule at the beginning of the project and working to keep construction on time. The job foreman, Jessie, as well as the other May Construction employees and sub contractors were hard working, responsible and a pleasure to have around. I was constantly impressed with the high level of customer service and communication (weekly on site meetings and always available via phone, email and text messaging). What could have been a stressful project turned out to be fun and with an amazing outcome thanks to May Construction!

We were referred to May Construction by a mutual friend and colleague once we made the decision to remodel our master bath and guest powder room. From the very start it was apparent we had chosen to work with a well organized, professional and skilled construction company. Our initial consultations with May were productive and thorough. Estimated costs were outlined in a clear and concise manner - there were no surprises. Working with their in-house designer proved to be a helpful addition to the project - adding the right touch of functionality and aesthetic to make the finished project achieve "the look" we wanted. The work crews showed up on time, were courteous and professional, took great pains to keep our place clean and clear of the usual construction clutter, worked hard and finished the assorted projects in a timely and efficient manner. The quality of the work performed was excellent - we have found no area where there is anything less than a high standard of workmanship - and everyone who has seen the finished remodel has been universal in their praise of the final result. In short - May Construction is, without question, a company in which we would trust for future construction work and would have no reservations of recommending them to others.

Choosing to work with May Construction to remodel our entire home could not have been a better investment. After a fire destroyed our home and all of our belongs, our first reaction was to just rebuild as soon as possible. After meeting with several other contractors it was clear to us that May Construction was the obvious choice. From the first day we contact their office there was a sense of professionalism and honesty. Greg provided us with a detailed estimate noting everything we requested and we fine-tuned from there. His entire team made sure we slowed down to consider all of our options in every aspect of the project. Having weekly meetings with Bill and the sub trades at the house gave us an opportunity to ask questions and helped us to be more aware of what items we needed to take care of to eliminate delays with the project. No detail was too small. Most importantly to us was we needed to stay within the budget and we were able to achieve that. From day one we truly felt everyone at May Construction wanted us to have the home of our dreams and not only did they make that a reality they exceeded our expectations.

May Construction added a master bedroom and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom for us. They were good with understanding our concerns and expectations, all the crews were very professional, and everyone was very considerate during the construction. We were happy with the whole construction process and the end result.

I presented May Construction with an extensive wish list for updating and remodeling a house that I had just purchased. They listened to what I wanted and came up with a design that was beyond my expectations. They implemented the design throughly with nothing but excellence and quality and on schedule. During construction I was invited to attend weekly job site meetings and was provided with the meeting minutes afterwards. The entire staff at May Construction was always professional and courteous. My house is now my 'Home' and I am enjoying every aspect of it!

As an architect, I really appreciate a construction company that puts quality construction and the needs of the client at the top of their priority list and May Construction does this every time. I have worked with them on several custom residential projects. I can rely on them to build what I've designed and to include me as part of the project construction team to keep a project's schedule on track and produce a quality product that serves our clients. Update 2015: This year I hired May Construction for a new studio in my home. The team was professional and courteous. My project was completed on time and on budget. It's really a great space where I can get plenty of work done. I highly recommend them for residential projects.

I've worked with May Construction on 4 projects over many years. The last project, completed in Sept 2012, was a whole house remodel. We did both the design and the build with May. The project was completed on time and on budget. The May Construction team and their subcontractors are professional and thorough. I highly recommend May Construction.

We hired May Construction to perform an extensive home remodel that completed in February 2013. The project involved adding ~950 square feet to our home, including a completely new kitchen, half bath, laundry room/mud room, and a finished basement with full bath. Pictures of our remodel are posted under the title 'Family Friendly Elegance'. We have nothing but great things to say about our experience with May. Of all the contractors we interviewed (~5-6, with 3 on the short-list), Greg May clearly had the most real-world construction experience, and also the professionalism and attention to detail we asked for during the bidding process. Before providing a bid, he organized a on-site walk-through of the project that included all of his potential subcontractors. This allowed them to go over the plans, discuss development approaches and identify potential issues so that they could provide an accurate bid. This was important due to the complexity of our adding a basement under an existing section of house, on a hill with known drainage issues. Greg also was able to clearly explain how the project would be managed, and the expectations he would have for both his team and for us. The combination of expertise and organization led us to choosing May. During the project, Greg was involved in our weekly project meetings and in ad-hoc meetings as necessary to discuss project progress and issues. However, our day-to-day project manager was Bill. Bill has a wealth of hands-on construction experience and effectively managed the subcontractors, ensuring that the work was done to his specifications. Bill is a perfectionist (something you want in your remodel project manager), and either performed or directly oversaw much of the final finishing work including hanging doors, installing moulding, etc. The subcontractors had long-term relationships with May and you could see that they worked well together. We were very happy with the subcontractors, the quality of their work and their professionalism. With only one exception, we would have selected any of them ourselves and given them great reviews. Greg and his staff, including his wife Debbie, were a pleasure to work with and it was clear throughout the project that they really did mean what they said before we signed the deal: that “our goal is to make you a happy and satisfied customer”. This was truly shown when in the final phase of the project, a crack appeared between an old and new section of hardwood flooring. It took multiple repair approaches to fix the crack while ensuring a completely seamless finish across both sections of flooring. Ultimately, the entire floor area (old and new) was resanded and refinished. I’m sure that May and the flooring subcontractor had behind the scenes discussions about the level of effort would be required and who would pay for it, but we didn't see any of that and I was extremely impressed by the concerted effort that both May and the subcontractor put in to ensuring that the work was done correctly, with excellent results in the end. I would recommend that any homeowner in the area take a serious look at May construction for their own remodeling projects.

While we are still working on the project we really like the crew and the company clearly plans a timeline for a job. They have the subs lines up and clearly communicate any changes needed when surprises in the job arise. Great insure crew.

If you want peace of mind, hire these guys! I've been working with May Construction for 18 years, and they have remodeled rooms in our homes through the years. They are courteous, knowledgeable, and have loads of great ideas. Greg really knows what he is talking about and gets back to his clients quickly. Great company to trust your major remodel with.

May Construction managed an extensive remodel and addition of our home. We doubled the size of our kitchen and added a 2nd story with a new master bedroom suite. The team from May was very professional. We had regular site meeting during construction in which all the subs active on the project attended. Greg May made sure that everything was getting done properly, showed me any issues or challenges they were running into and made it easy for me to make decisions on all the little details that really make the house feel like our home! I also very much appreciated it, when Greg would let me know that if they didn't get a decision from us on a particular finish or tile product or some such thing by a certain date, that it'd cause the project to delay. This was very helpful for prioritizing the decisions that needed to be made quickly or alternatively weighing the "cost" of a delay if we were really struggling with a particular choice of tile or faucet etc. We lived in the front half of the house with three small children while the construction was going on in the kitchen and back half of the house. At first, the workers (May employees and subcontractors) kept knocking on the front door and needing to get in to the area where the kids were. I let Greg know that this wouldn't work for us, because the little ones needed to nap and I needed to plan when any work or access was required in our living area. He let all the subs know right away and we never had a problem after that. They always gave me at least 1 to 2 days notice and worked with me to find a time that would minimize the disruption on the children. It was great. Most of them have families themselves and were very understanding and supportive. All around, a great team to work with.