San Francisco Design and Construction

Tim is awesome! I needed a small patio area to be re-​roofed, and a walking surface and overhang installed. I got a few estimates from other companies that just didn’t feel right. When I had Tim come look at what I needed done, he was very honest and straightforward, which was a breath of fresh air after dealing with a few other companies! He understood immediately what I needed done! Tim was able to work seamlessly around my extremely busy schedule, which really helped as well! I will definitely use Tim again for any work I need done in the future!!!

As an architect, it’s important to me that the contractor be faithful to the concerns of our clients. That means he/​she should respect the budget, schedule, and design vision for the project at hand, treat everyone with respect, and be highly willing to redress errors and fix problems that arise during construction. Tim at San Francisco Design and Construction met all those requirements hands down.
You can read the owner’s review about schedule and budget, but I’ll add this: problems usually arise during most construction projects. Tim met those problems head-​on by either requiring that sub-​contractors re-​build certain work, or by removing and re-​doing work himself. In the case of a misunderstanding that had to do with the structural drawings, all parties were willing to contribute financially to the solution and all believed that the outcome was fair.
As for the design vision, Tim worked carefully from the drawings and checked in with us regularly with questions. So he had the will to carry out the design… but did he have the skill? YES! He is a carpenter at heart — he used to be a cabinet-​maker — so he can build clean modern detailing, and can get his subcontractors to do the same. (It is actually much harder to build a trimless window than one with all those fancy casings around it, and Tim was up to the challenge for all the trimless detailing in our project.)
I enjoyed my interactions with Tim throughout the project and even beyond project completion, and am eagerly looking forward to the next project on which I’ll be able to work with Tim.

This was the first time we embarked on a house remodel and we took it very seriously. We interviewed several architects and construction companies before selecting the ones to do the work. Like anyone thinking of remodeling, we had heard a litany of horror stories about time and cost overruns and horrible relations with contractors. But something about both our architect and Tim at San Francisco Design and Construction gave us that good gut feeling and we went for it. So I’ll say this, go with your gut.
From the moment you meet Tim he puts you at ease with his zen-​like attitude. He is no nonsense and easy to work with on the day to day business at hand, as well as dealing with the obstacles that arise. He worked seamlessly with our architect, where everyone kept their egos in check. Tim and all of his workers, subs, etc. did a wonderful job on the remodel and each and every one of them took pride and care with their work. Tim’s relationships with his subs (electrical, painting, plumbing, etc) are well-​established and made the project go smoothly and efficiently. Tim generally takes one job at a time, which means he remains on site for all the work, which is another reason the remodel went along with very few problems. Not only is he on site as the GC he uses his skills as a finish carpenter to do top notch work himself. He is a hands-​on GC, which removes a layer of service providers and allows him to work at very reasonable prices. The real kudos are that the project actually came in on time and on budget. None of our friends believe that, but it is true.
We are happily back in our home and get endless compliments on its beauty and craftsmanship. All this is a testament to Tim’s work ethic.