Design-Build Contractors & Firms Near Kentfield

“I’ve stumbled on a fabulous contractor! Our home is 8 years old, and we shouldn’t have had the water leakage we had. The shower in the second bath had been leaking, causing extensive damage. We had to completely replace the bathroom due to water infiltration, as well as some sheetrock in the dining room and the second bedroom. When I was in my 20s, I would have repaired myself, but now I’m in a wheelchair and decisively, not 20!! I was referred to a contractor from Concord named Yaniv Taragano, of Taragano Design and Build, and that was the best referral ever! We also had other projects in mind: replace the kitchen sink with a copper one, replace the under-cabinet lights, install two ceiling fans, add “can lights” to the main bedroom, add a pot-filler, replace the bathtub, add a door to the laundry room, and re-paint the interior. Yaniv saved us a bunch of money throughout the project. For instance, he color-matched the wall paint exactly, so only a touch-up was necessary to achieve beautiful walls! He’s bonded and insured, and most importantly, he and his people are very careful. I also checked out his license, and there was not a single blemish. He was very timely, and he or his foreman came every day on time. His workers were very cognizant that we still lived in the house and carefully cleaned up every day. If you need, call Yaniv Taragano at (925) 388-6365, or visit his website: https://www.taraganoremodeling.com/ On top of everything else, he and his lovely wife Katie are just genuinely nice people!”

“Building Lab is truly excellent. What they did for us goes far beyond a remodel; they created a true home for our family. We selected building Lab for their modern design ethos, their vision, and thoughtful approach to the project. We feel incredibly lucky to have found this team. Stephen and Hide guided us carefully through a planning process that lasted a year. They are very good at communicating, giving us multiple iterations of plans and budgets. This was critical not only to realize the final project, but also to minimize change orders. Their knowledge of city codes and expertise in how a house lives guided us so well. Hide’s attention to detail in the design process and his dedication to a modern aesthetic results in functional beauty. Stephen, Hide, and Brett worked seamlessly, managing all the subcontractors and progressing the construction quickly. We found building Lab to be highly knowledgeable and transparent. During the build communication was excellent. We had weekly meetings and site visits and constant emails/phone calls. In any construction project challenges are inevitable, and building Lab helped us tackle each of these in a way that worked with our budget and kept our end goal in mind. This company is honest and ethical, if there was something they didn’t anticipate (which was rare), they dealt with it ethically from a financial perspective. This really impressed us. Anyone considering this company can be confident in their decision to place their faith in this business. Construction was very well planned and executed. Everything was meticulously coordinated, and Hide managed the design and project wonderfully. The team made sure anything that needed adjusting or re-painting was done quickly and well. Once again, the attention to detail is just superb. The finishing process revealed how much pride this company takes in the outcome. We are continuing work on the house to finish our backyard and our ADU and building Lab is working with us on this as well. We trust them implicitly. Highlights -Kitchen–This is truly a dream kitchen for my wife who loves to cook. It is beautiful and functional. -Cabinetry–The warmth of the wood and incredibly high detail add a level of modern sophistication that I love. -Stairway–The level of planning, and detail that went into a single stairway, revealed to us how much building Lab cares about design and how meticulously they can execute a modern aesthetic. My architect friend saw it and just said “wow”. -The flow and functionality–Throughout the project they kept the function of the house as a priority. The house works so well for us and our children. Overall, we give building Lab our highest recommendation without reservation. We will engage them in any future renovations or builds without hesitation. Anyone considering this company should feel reassured they are making a good decision. We love our home that building Lab created!”

“From our first meeting with Tim, we knew he was the right architect for us! We have had a wonderful experience working with him on our major remodel and addition. He provides practical guidance and is a fantastic teacher - really engaging my husband and I in the process to make sure the plans include our vision and suit our lifestyle. He designs around budget and lets us know where money is best spent. One thing that has been particularly helpful is tapping into Tim's network of contractors and vendors. This is our first home renovation and the decisions can be overwhelming, so having trusted and recommended people to reach out to has been invaluable. We can't wait to see Tim's design of our dream home become reality when we start construction later this year.”