Gad Petel

Headline: Golden State Design Turned a Year-Long Nightmare into a Dream Home Restoration! I cannot recommend Golden State Design enough. Exactly one year after a disastrous roofing job left our home in ruins, we were facing a massive 5600 sq ft interior restoration project. We got bids from three other firms, and while Golden State Design was competitively priced right in the middle, they were by far the most aggressive about scheduling and ensuring a timely completion. Their commitment to efficiency was incredible—they actually doubled up the crew size to get the job done right and on schedule. A major reason we chose them was their flexibility. They were willing to start work without fully detailed interior design drawings. When we needed help with material selection, they seamlessly brought in an interior designer, Michaela, at no extra charge to us. The entire process was marked by honesty and full transparency. A major point of relief was how fair their change orders were; unlike many contractors who try to nickel-and-dime you, their pricing was always on the mark. They went above and beyond the contract, even performing extra work to fix flaws in existing lighting and re-staining some cabinets that didn't match the cabinets we had replaced, on their own initiative just to make sure the final house was perfect—all at no extra charge. The project was completed on time, on budget, and the quality of the work is simply outstanding. More than just a contracting firm, the owners, Gad and Yanov, are absolutely wonderful, genuine human beings. They approached our stressful situation with empathy and professionalism, bringing an end to a year-long nightmare with joy and smiles on their faces and ours. If I had more stars, I would award them a dozen. Golden State Design is the real deal.

Golden State Designs remodeled my entire house - renovating both bathrooms, kitchen, replacing all of the floors as well as moldings for doors, windows and crown molding. They also replaced the fireplace, front stairs and the roof and helped with mold remediation and other structural issues that came up along the way. Gad is a very good communicator and very responsive. The work was reasonably priced and I am very happy with the final results.

Gad and his team went above and beyond my expectations on my kitchen remodel. They took a kitchen that was built in 1910, and had no upgrades, and created the most beautiful, spacious, and functional kitchen, all while keeping its vintage charm. Gad understood what I wanted, added his expertise, and took my kitchen to a level beyond my imagination. Gad led me to discount supply stores and saved me money wherever he could. He spoke very kindly to his team and treated them respectfully. Gad's team consisted of some very conscientious and skilled personnel. I watched them on my home camera treating my pets so kindly - like they were their own. They protected areas of my home that were not under remodel from dust and debris so there was little to nothing to clean when they were done. If I could go back in time to the beginning of this remodel, I'd give Gad total trust, stop worrying, and sit back and watch him and his team work their magic. I stressed for nothing. Thank you GSW!

My family could not be more pleased with Golden State Designs. Gad and his team delivered a high standard of quality in all of their work during construction of our ADU. Golden State also provided services that were reasonable in cost. They were transparent in their pricing and delivered a final project that was on time and on budget. They were responsive, professional, hardworking and flexible. They were willing to accommodate minor changes and adjustments throughout construction to ensure that the completed project looked and functioned great. We will be working with Golden State on future projects.

We have known Gad for about three years, and he has helped us with several home projects. We are extremely happy with his rapid and diligent communications, the advice provided for projects, and the quality of the work done by his company or the contractors that he recommended. Specifically, we had a complex repair job for our garage floor which was managed under his supervision and was completed with excellent quality, on budget, and on time. His recommendations and contractors for a solar project, paint work and roof repair were all very good as well. We highly recommend GSD for your next home project.

We were very happy with our decision to go with Golden State Designs for our home construction project. We expanded the house, added rooms and remodeled the kitchen. The team was professional, showed up every day and kept our project on schedule. They took care of a lot details like adding extra trim and casing to make sure our skylight and cabinets look and fit well. Our brand new master bath turned out great and I was really happy with Gad’s recommendation on the tile layout and drop in tub. Since we lived in the house during the entire project, they made sure our living space was blocked properly from the workspace. My kids loved seeing the team every morning before they went to school and checking out the progress when they came home. We don’t wear shoes inside our house and whenever the any of the workers had to go into our living space, they would remove their shoes, even though I never asked them to. It was very respectful and considerate. Overall, it was a fantastic job and team. I have gotten nothing but compliments from family and friends who have seen the finished work. Thanks GSD!

Incredible craftsmanship, attention to detail, customer service, and absolutely reliable. Our expectations were managed the whole way, without surprises in timing or budget. Gad is THE BEST!

I cannot say enough positive things about GSD, Gad, and his team. It took me over 2 years to find the right GC to remodel my kitchen and dining room. As soon as I met Gad I knew he was the right contractor for many reasons. We got started about 4 weeks later. When I asked Gad for a time estimate, he told me he could complete the work in 5 weeks, and he was true to his estimate. First rate work, highly responsive, honest, and top quality. Gad and his team are first rate. I’m still amazed that I live in such a beautiful space now. Thank you Gad!!!

Golden State Designs just finished a garage conversion ADU with an additional 200 sq ft add-on for me. I now have a 600+ sq ft, one bedroom, one bath with full kitchen and laundry that I love! Working with Gad and his crew was a wonderful experience. Gad was very responsive and provided clear communication. The job was completed in the timeframe given and all inspections were passed the first time. These men are truly craftsmen, artists really. The work they did was incredible. When something did come up that needed to be addressed, they always found a great solution. I can't say enough about their workmanship and professionalism. I highly recommend Gad and his crew for any job you may have.

Gad and his team were extremely helpful to complete our renovation project. We had to part away from our previous contractor and were left with an open construction site. Gad responded extremely quickly to help us. He took over all the bathrooms remodeling including plumbing and electrical. They finished the wet bar area and completed the fireplace. Price was right and quality was on point. Will definitely work with him again in future.

I hired them for a remodeling of my kitchen. First of all, I have to say that these people are super nice. From the very first phone call up until the very end, you will not complain about their friendliness. That is guaranteed. And the cherry on top? They have an eye for detail. They work effortlessly and efficiently to give you the perfect end result. I am very happy that I chose Golden State Design.

I was blown away by the exceptional service and quality of work provided by Golden State Designs. They helped me remodel my entire home, including the kitchen, bathrooms, and living spaces. Their team of contractors were prompt, professional, and attentive to my needs throughout the entire process. The finished product exceeded my expectations and has made my home the envy of all my friends and family.