Top-Rated Kitchen & Bath Remodelers - Napa County, CA

You could talk to a lot of general contractors before finding one you can truly trust. That’s why it’s so significant that there’s a general contractor in Sonoma County who clients say has earned their trust time and again over the last 25 years. Harkey Construction, Inc. in Windsor CA is owned by husband-and-wife team Lori and Jeff Harkey and their customers attest that Harkey Construction is the trustworthy builder in Sonoma County. Trustworthy Leadership At Harkey Construction, Inc. Previous customers say Harkey Construction has a proven track record as honest contractors with a high-level of integrity and it’s due in part to the consistent leadership from Jeff and Lori Harkey, who together have more than 58 years of experience in construction and strong roots n the community. “Our company has 25 years of history here locally,” says Jeff Harkey. Unlike contractors who are rarely available to speak right away when you call, Harkey Construction, Inc. has a full office staff that handles customer inquiries, and that staff is well trained in service and problem solving. “We actively train our employees to help develop their leadership skills, including on-site training for management and administration and company-wide safety training,” explains Jeff Harkey. “We also hold weekly foremen’s meetings and have an outside consulting service that helps us provide even better training for all of our employees.” Clients praised the leadership at Harkey Construction that leads to higher quality work through better oversight....

Hiring the wrong contractor, especially one that seems cheap, is an expensive mistake. Often a bid seems lowest because it’s not accurate, with the contractor not spotting mistakes in the design or staying quiet about it until later when they turn in costly change orders after work has begun. Even in the lucky instance that everything seems fine immediately upon completion, it’s the ongoing repair and maintenance costs over the years caused by their shortcuts that make those cheap companies the most costly choice possible. The contractors who save you money are the ones that do quality work using good materials.  In fact it’s possible to build a virtually maintenance-free house or remodel but you need the right contractor. The Napa Valley firm Vintage Builders in Napa CA is one that has stayed very busy since it was founded 17 years ago mostly through customer referrals. We interviewed owner Curtis Hayes to find out why customers of Vintage Builders are so quick to recommend them to family and friends as the contractor who gives honest, accurate bids at the outset, and who saves them money by doing work that looks better and lasts longer, whether it be for remodels or repairs, a new custom home or their specialty of concrete work including foundations and floors. Work That Lasts From Vintage Builders in Napa CountyCurtis Hayes tells us that it’s okay to buy a new car based on price because it’s...

The Solano County firm GoldenWest Renovations, formerly known as Goldcrest Designs, in Benicia CA is run by owner Jim Pawloski, who has more than 40 years of experience and has built a local reputation for trust throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County. We interviewed Jim to find out how what GoldenWest Renovations has been doing that has contributed to their reputation for trust. Trustworthy Estimates from GoldenWest Renovations in Benicia CA We’ve heard how some contractors take advantage of unsuspecting customers by giving dishonest, rock-bottom bids to get the job. Then, in order to make a profit, those shady contractors submit change orders that add thousands of dollars to the job, leaving homeowners frustrated and sometimes without enough left in their budget to finish the project. Jim Pawloski has heard of this too. "We recently went to look at a job in Oakland where the homeowners had run out of money in the first phase of the job because of add-ons the contractor didn’t tell them they needed until after the job was started," he shares. To avoid this type of financial stress, GoldenWest Renovations talks with their clients ahead of time and lays out accurate bids based on the scope of work and all the materials needed to do the job right. Jim explains, "I personally don’t like change orders because they’re hard to explain and they don’t make customers feel confident that they’re being treated fairly, so...

It’s significant that Bay Area homeowners are talking about a particular kitchen & bath remodeling company in Solano County called Cook’s Kitchen & Bath, whose planning and organization go far beyond what others give and which those homeowners are avidly recommending to friends and family. Why are planning and organization such key factors in a kitchen & bath contractor? Because many homeowners already know that they should ask to see proof of license and liability insurance. (Or use contractors interviewed for this report since proof of both is a prerequisite to be featured in The Prime Buyer’s Report.) But they may not know that the level of customer service (planning, organization, and communication) are just as fundamental. Key to Accurate Pricing Is Planning at Cook’s Kitchen & Bath in Vallejo CA Cook’s Kitchen & Bath is in Benicia CA. We spoke with owner David Cook, who’s been doing kitchen & bath remodeling for over 18 years. He agreed that thorough planning, and full, clear communication to the homeowners are key components of what he’s doing that impresses clients so much. “It starts with the planning,” David explained. “We present the homeowner with a full design plan that addresses all the variable costs up front, including the homeowner’s choice of cabinets, plumbing, electrical. Presenting that to homeowners alleviates a lot of the pressure on them. It’s written proof of what they’re going to get by working with us.” That’s an important...

Clients throughout Marin & Sonoma County know Integrity Construction Maintenance, Inc. in Sebastopol CA as the janitorial service that does it all, with a general contractor’s license and services including building maintenance, mold removal, construction site clean up, new home construction, remodeling, painting and more. And their flexible 20-day period agreements for janitorial services give you much more freedom than maintenance services that lock you into a 1-year contract. Integrity Construction Maintenance, Inc: Excellence in Janitorial & Maintenance Other janitorial companies taint the industry’s reputation, creating disappointment by over-promising and underperforming. But Integrity Construction Maintenance, Inc. in Sebastopol CA is known for satisfying its clients. Owner Bennett White explains, “We take our profession seriously. To make sure our clients are always satisfied, we are accountable, flexible and instantly available to them.” And clients of Integrity Construction Maintenance, Inc who received research phone calls agreed. One client said, “They were prompt, they responded to my phone calls, and they were on time. We were pleased with their work.” Another customer shared, “I like their willingness to respond to issues that come up and flexibility. They respond quickly. If I have to change something, they are willing to do it.” And another emphasized, “They give me very professional results! They come in and do a great job.” Many other janitorial services claim suspiciously cheap prices, but can’t deliver. Bennett tells us, “The lowest bidder can’t give the best service. There is a...