May Construction, Inc.

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.