Constraction reviews in Berkeley, California

We hired BuildMark, Inc. to redo our bathroom shower due to a leak. Emanuel and his team did an excellent job and we love our new shower! The BuildMark crew did high quality work and were unobtrusive as they carried it out, which was really important as various family members were working and studying from home. In addition, the workers were very respectful of our space and careful to ensure our dog did not get out as they entered and exited the house. Emanuel was always responsive to us and came by our house several times before starting the work to respond to our questions and explain the way they would approach the job. Emanuel’s estimate of how long the work would take was spot on. We are very pleased with BuildMark, Inc. and would highly recommend them.

I had a 5-star experience with Emanuel and his team. All of them were polite and responsive. Emanuel came out promptly to give me a quote and kept me informed about the job status. His crew worked hard and did an excellent job repairing the beams and fascia in the front of my house in the Kensington hills. These now look better than they did when I bought the place 10 years ago. I would not hesitate to hire BuildMark for future work.

BuildMark completed a whole house remodel for us, and helped bring our 1960s house up to current energy and efficiency standards, as well as make it a wonderful and cozy space for our family. Emanuel and his team did excellent work from start to finish. Emanuel worked with us and our architects from the initial planning stage, and communicated effectively through the project.

He regularly communicated the construction progress, and was proactive about communicating any finish material needs & timelines, as well as any potential issues & conflicts that he could foresee.

Emanuel was also very responsive in helping address a few minor items that we noticed after moving in. It definitely shows that he takes prides in his work, and has a long term perspective for his work and his clients.

Overall, we are very happy with Emanuel and the BuildMark team, and we will definitely consider them for any future needs!

Services performed: Structural remodel, seismic retrofit (shear walls), full kitchen remodel, full bathroom remodel, new mudroom, wall/attic insulation, electrical panel upgrade (200A), full house electrical wiring, new plumbing, full house window and door replacement, flooring installation (tile), floor refinishing (hardwood), all new fixtures and appliance installation, cabinet installation for kitchen, bath and mudroom.

Emanuel and his team were amazing! They did wonderful work in fully renovating our kitchen. Emanuel communicated very well, alerted us to key questions or issues quickly and recommended sound solutions. The team was very respectful of our home and kept it in excellent repair. And they finished the work far faster than we anticipated. We are very happy to give Emanuel and the BuildMark team a superlative review and to strongly recommend him and his team to others.

Emanuel and Co. remodeled the bathroom in our tiny 1907 house. It's beautiful and will help us age-in-place in a neighborhood we love. His communication with customers, expertise, experience, and easy-going manner made the experience painless.

Emanuel and his team did a fantastic job on our bathroom remodel, he communicated frequently throughout the project and stayed within timeline and budget outlined. While we had most of the design and layout already in mind he would make suggestions along the way that made it even better and listened to what our needs were. The team was also regularly on site working. Highly recommend!

We were really happy with the bathroom retrofit work that Emanuel did for us and would highly recommend him. Emanuel and his team were very responsive and customer satisfaction is clearly very important. We had an issue with the pipes they replaced creating a loud knocking noise and Emanuel came back to replace parts several times until the issue was resolved. We're very happy with the finished product and we have already hired them back to do another project for us.

We are very pleased with our partial kitchen remodel. As first time homeowners, this was our first major project on our house and we had lots of questions. We really appreciated Emanuel's level of communication throughout the process, from answering our many questions in the beginning to keeping us updated on when workers were coming to the house. Emanuel and his team did an amazing job, all within the timeframe discussed. We highly recommend Emanuel to anyone else seeking remodeling needs. We'll definitely use him again in the future. Thank you Emanuel for our amazing new kitchen!

Emanuel was very lovely to work with! The project was completed in the expected time frame, the details were thoughtful (he matched the pattern of the wood floor with the rest of the house), and he was always helpful in answering questions as things progressed. It was nice to know that he had lots of experience with similar redesigns since we didn't have much experience with layout or details. He even helped out with some other difficulties we were having with our heater which wasn't a part of his project.

BuildMark completed a few projects for us including a kitchen remodel and whole-house electrical upgrade for our 100-year-oldish home. Emanuel and his team are very kind, courteous, realistic, responsive, and take a lot of pride in their work. Emanuel has a lot of experience working on homes and is wonderful with advice and helping to troubleshoot or brainstorm issues. I’m fairly particular :) and can spend some time going back-and-forth with details and he was always very patient and understanding. Our house is beautiful thanks to his hard work. We love the kitchen, the interior painting, and appreciate that our electrical is upgraded and up to code. We are looking forward to working with him and his team again!

I had water damage in a rental unit in Berkeley that affected the bathroom and bedroom. It was a tricky project with moisture concerns in a unit that was below grade. I need it repaired quickly but I also wanted it done well so there wouldn’t be any problems in the future. Emanuel and BuildMark Construction delivered. He did an excellent job — on time and on budget. During the process, he identified problems with the previous build and fixed them. He recommended appropriate materials for durability and quality. He communicated clearly when important decisions needed to be made and always deferred to my preference without any push back. He also followed through on every last detail, even when there were a bunch of extra add-ons that surfaced at the end of the project. In the end, the bathroom is gorgeous and even more importantly, I know it is well built to last. Emanuel was a pleasure to work with. My project was on the smaller side but I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again for a larger construction project in the future. Highly recommended.

We had a fantastic experience working with Emmanuel and Buildmark on our small bathroom remodel. From start to finish, he and his team were professional, detail-oriented, and incredibly respectful of our home.
The tile work is absolutely beautiful: precise, clean, and expertly done. Emmanuel clearly takes pride in his craftsmanship, and it shows in the final result. His team kept the workspace tidy every day and made a real effort to minimize dust and disruption, which we really appreciated.
Communication was excellent throughout the project. Emmanuel was always open to conversation, listened carefully, and made sure we felt comfortable with every decision. He was also flexible in taking on a few additional small projects and even offered helpful suggestions about other areas of our home.
His pricing is very fair for the quality of work he delivers. I would absolutely recommend Emmanuel and Buildmark and would gladly work with him again. Que viva Romania!

Hired Jose multiple times. Great guy. Trustworthy, great quality of work and always shows up on time. I would certainly hire him again.

They did an excellent job on the construction work. Very professional, on time, and paid attention to every detail. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work.

We had an old deck that was well past its prime and finally decided to tear it out and start fresh. Jose handled everything — full demo of the original structure and a complete rebuild from the ground up. The finished deck is absolutely beautiful and exactly what we envisioned.

What impressed me most was how clean and organized the whole process was. He kept us informed, respected our home, and the quality of the craftsmanship is something we hear compliments on constantly. You can tell he genuinely takes pride in his work.

If you're on the fence about a big project like this, just call Jose. We couldn't be happier with how it turned out!

Jose is great -- he helped with a leak in one of our showers and also repaired the drywall afterwards.

Jose takes care of maintenance at our rental and he's been fantastic. From plumbing and fixture replacements to smaller repairs that pop up unexpectedly — he shows up, gets it done, and does it right.

What stands out is his responsiveness. Issues don't sit for days. He's reliable, respectful, and easy to have in your home. As a tenant it means a lot to have someone like Jose in your corner.

Jose and his crew rebuilt both the front and rear decks of our house and did a great job on both. He quoted a very competitive price, consulted about materials, and kept us up to speed on any changes needed as the job progressed. He and his crew were always prompt and professional, and we are very pleased with the results. Highly recommended.

Jose and Casa Imperio provided EXCELLENT work, on time, went the extra mile, always communicated, stayed true to the cost estimate; he was friendly, hard-working, creative, a great problem-solver, and constantly made sure I was pleased with his product. He built a new back porch and stairs for me, which involved tear-down of a very old stucco/wood structure, closing up the opening under the stairs, with new stucco and repainting, then staining the beautiful new redwood stairs. They are a wonderful addition to my home, far safer, and I was delighted to work with him. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Daniel has managed many home improvement projects for me and has always provided ‘beyond expectation’ services. I highly recommend Daniel for his reliable, professional, detail-oriented approach with fair pricing, which resulted in impeccable craftsmanship. He is the first person for us to reach out whenever we have projects.

Daniel has always done an exceptional job over the last two years. I highly recommended him and his compay for your remodeling needs and new construction. I trust him to do any job.