Bathroom Remodeling Contractors Near Palo Alto

“GVR not only met, but exceeded our high expectations. We give GVR our highest recommendation. Here's why... * Licensed and bonded, their work meets codes and will pass inspection. * Their price was fair * They finished 2 weeks ahead of the original 7-week estimate * They gave an accurate estimate of the final price up front. Final price was 5% under the original estimate. * Our fabulous assigned designer, Dafne, ensured all fixtures were compatible with existing plumbing connections, made excellent design suggestions and offered a designer discount. (ex: $20/SF tiles for $8/SF). Her 3D renderings showed how all the pieces fit together, and her 2D plans showed where each component would be installed. This was an efficient way to eliminate misunderstandings. * GVR clearly communicated, responded quickly, and welcomed our questions * They were flexible when unforeseen challenges arose, gave several solutions and collaborated to resolve each issue * They worked 24 continuous weekdays on our house sometimes staying until 7.30 PM to do the work to a very high standard, and remain on schedule * They had excellent craftsmen in every trade who gave great advice, yet respected the choices we made * They used only high-quality materials even for items we would never see, but would benefit from for many years * They treated us, our pets and our property with great respect * Every team member was an absolute pleasure to work with * GVR is a company of honorable people who take pride in their work What we did to allow GVR to do their best work * We had a well-defined vision and shared it * We watched YouTube videos to familiarize ourselves with what goes into a renovation * We understood at least one thing would not go according to plan, and stayed flexible and open to solutions * We gathered all fixtures and materials before work started * We were onsite every day to answer questions and make timely decisions * We were engaged in the project, but we didn't get in the craftsmen's way * We trusted GVR's experience and judgment and took most of their suggestions * We stayed focused on the 3 things that were most important to the design and to our comfort and convenience * We tried to keep our pets well clear of the worksite * We showed our genuine appreciation and respect every day to every craftsman * We offered Gatorade, chilled water, and snacks * We paid our invoices as soon as they came in * We invited our neighbors to come see GVR's handiwork * We recommend GVR whenever we can Here's what we learned: * Hire a licensed firm you trust * Clearly communicate what is important to you * Plan well, then let the artisans do their job * Understand the time and expense to fulfill non-standard requests * Learn what goes into each phase of work. * Keep confirming your mutual understanding * Be prepared to compromise when the unexpected arises We had an incredible experience with GVR. Every time we use our bathroom we will feel joy.”

“We were thoroughly impressed working with DECOR Builders. Tal quoted us 6-8 months for our extensive remodel, and he delivered a practically new home to us in the promised time! We really liked the seemlessness of working with the DECOR team. They were great at communication, reminders, suggestions, and help. We loved that we didn't waste time finding different contractors for different parts of the job - they had "a guy" for everything! We had a list of issues with our existing layout, and they helped solve all of them! These included: tearing down a load-bearing wall to create an open concept living/dining/kitchen area, reconfiguring all 4 bedrooms' closets, moving our washer and dryer upstairs, pushing out our garage and master bedroom and adding a master bath with steam shower, upgrading one of the bathrooms to ADA standards, installing recessed lighting throughout the home, installing a new HVAC system, finsihing our basement floors, walls, and ceiling, and re-roofing for solar panel compatibility. They gave us options along the way and supported our choices. We really enjoyed working with Anne, the interior designer. She met us at multiple showrooms to pick out our kitchen and 3.5 bathroom finishes. She knew what materials would work best for our project and created a document with very accurate renderings of each room, and provided links for the purchases that we needed to make. Eddie, our foreman, was amazing and attentive to all of our project needs. He was patient, flexible, and took the time to explain why things were done in a certain way. He made sure everyone involved in the project was on task. We highly recommend DECOR for your next remodel, big or small!”

“We commissioned from Dickinson Cabinetry various highly-customized pieces that we ourselves designed in rough using SketchUp (3D modeling software). - A double-sided shoe cabinet with bench that fits between two walls and can be used from both sides. - Kitchen cabinetry, including open wall shelves, cabinets that fit under a staircase, and even a breakfast bar. - A whole-wall hanging entertainment unit (notice that it floats above the floor). - Primary bathroom's hanging vanity. The pieces look great and work very well. The material is of high quality and we expect the pieces to last a long time. Dickinson's service was also great: they came back and made all the adjustments and put in all the final polish to make sure everything turned out the way we wanted.”