Reviews of local pros in Berkeley, California

CA Bear is great. They did a great job building my ADU and were very diligent and communicative. I highly recommend them.

We hired CA Bear Construction following the recommendation of good friends. Our friends had done the research for us, and we saw the outstanding job CA Bear did on their ADU. Our project was a major remodel, which included expanding the second floor of our house eight feet across the existing outside house walls to enlarge the primary bedroom and create a covered balcony accessible from both the primary and secondary bedrooms. In addition the project included relocating and installing an ensuite primary bathroom with steam shower and heated floors, creating a large walk-in closet, installing new windows in the remodeled area as well as other areas of the house, reconstructing and covering a new roof with gutters for the entire house, installing a new HVAC system, tankless water heater, sewer system, electrical system for the remodel and updating the electrical system for the rest of our house. They also completed other projects we added. Oscar’s team were exceptional workers. They were on time, friendly, professional and highly skilled in their area of expertise. Julian, the project manager was personable, caring, well organized and a great leader for his team and the subcontractors. Brenda was a great asset when purchasing all the finish items such as windows, doors and fixtures and making design decisions. The CA Bear team was accommodating when we decided to make any changes to the project and above all wanted us to be pleased with the outcome of our home remodel. Our house looks beautiful, not like it was remodeled but rather how it may have looked when it was originally built 100 years ago, with of course a modern take. We appreciate and thank everyone at CA Bear Construction whose hard work helped us achieve our dream!

CA Bear Construction is the best!
They've done two major projects (bathrooms and kitchen remodels) in the past few years and have been spectacular.
Both the quality of the work and the response, communication, timeliness and cleanliness have exceeded expectation.
Oscar and his teams have been professional, responsive, and courteous. And they have always been on time and within budget/scope.
I will definitely continue to use them exclusively!

We had the pleasure of working with CA Bear rom start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free.
CA Bear Construction has demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail throughout the project. They took the time to understand the client's needs and vision, provided valuable recommendations, and delivered results that exceeded our expectations.
The communication was clear and consistent, with regular updates to keep us informed of the progress. CA Bear Construction and their team were always punctual, respectful of our space, and committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
What truly stood out was their creative problem-solving skills, their craftsmanship, their ability to stay within budget and timeline without compromising quality. The final outcome is stunning and a testament to their dedication and talent.
We highly recommend CA Bear Construction to anyone in need of home improvement, addition, new construction, and remodeling work. They are true professionals who take pride in their craft and prioritize customer satisfaction.

Mario at CA Bear is a superstar!
Our bathroom is beautiful and just how I want it. Communication and timeliness are on point. Super clean amazing craftsman as well. Trustable workers, very conscientious. We will use them again! Tbh they have become our neighborhood go-to for remodel projects. All good reviews!

We hired CA Bear Construction to do a pretty extensive renovation on our condo, and we were so happy with the work done by Oscar and his team that we kept finding more things for them to do, not just in our unit, but for our entire building. The team was friendly, professional, and accommodating throughout the entire process. They were also very conscientious of the impact on our building and our neighbors, and were especially careful about keeping noise down and leaving a tidy worksite at the end of the day. We're very happy with the finished work, and have gotten tons of compliments from friends and neighbors. I've included a photo of our newly enlarged deck and newly installed deck door, both courtesy of CA Bear Construction, which we couldn't be happier with.

We renovated our kitchen and added a laundry room with CA Bear and couldn’t be happier with the end result! Mario and his team were timely, attentive, and detail-oriented. They helped us navigate the challenges of construction in an old home and provided thoughtful guidance and quick problem-solving throughout the process. We highly recommend Mario and the team at CA Bear!

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Ca Bear is the best, for so many reasons. The first project we did with them was a complete kitchen remodel December 2020. We took down walls, opened up our entire layout and had the best experience ever. A few things that stuck out to us:
The speed at which work was completed. So efficient, and that matters when you’re spending a lot of money.
Everyday ended with a shop vac sweep and our home was left as clean as it could possibly be.
The creative vision that Brenda had for us. I don’t have that lens so thank god for her!
The communication that Brenda provided us each day, we always knew what was happening and if there were any changes. Her management was key.
Our kitchen was completed 2.5 years ago now, and everyday we sit there and say, “we love our kitchen.” We just love it! After the kitchen we did a closet remodel, again, awesome. Salvador is an incredible wood worker and again, Brenda make the whole process so smooth.
A year ago we did a basement and laundry room conversion into a bedroom and laundry/full bathroom. We couldn’t be happier. Everything is still looking amazing, the quality of work is superb. We are so happy.

I take my referrals seriously, and I back CA Bear while heartedly. They’re good people, trustworthy and hard working. And to me that matters the most.

Out of four different bids, we chose CA Bear construction and we couldn't be happier with the results. We had a massive project that included building an addition of nearly 650 sq. feet of office/work space with a rooftop deck; a complete kitchen renovation; a bedroom and bath; a finished basement; and updates to all of our electrical, plumbing, and earthquake retrofit.

We learned from friends early in the process that you're lucky if you get 2/3 from your general contractor: 1.Quality workmanship; 2.Efficiency; and 3. Solid communication and we received all THREE from CA Bear. Oscar and his team, a very large team of dependable, professional, and thoughtful workers, took care of everything and consistently communicated with us throughout the process. They even had a software platform that would track each phase of the project, with weekly picture and description updates. They were always responsive to our questions and had frequent check-ins with updates and any issues that came up. With a 100 year old, there are always going to be problems to troubleshoot. We were also provided with bi-monthly detailed payment invoices describing all the costs for materials and labor.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention some of their key team members (Brenda with Design; Chris and Jonathan with project management; Pedro and Sergio with custom cabinetry and doors; Leo with plumbing; Felix with electrical; Mario with payments; and all the amazing work of Beto, Oscar N., Johan, and numerous others) that helped us save money with ingenious design elements, creative solutions to challenges, navigating the Oakland permitting process, and just overall professionalism. We couldn't recommend them enough. Since the completion of our project, we've already recommended them to several friends in the East Bay and they too, have sung their praises!

Great experience from start to finish. CA Bear just completed a full residing project on my house and their attention to detail is amazing. Solid communication throughout, kept conscious of my budget, and the crew was awesome. Looking forward to future projects with them.

Our ADU wasn't an easy project because we had a lot of firsts. A Living Roof that blended into the neighborhood...an under floor heating system installed in a poured cement floor, a building inspector who wanted a change to the buildings railing after it had been approved and installed..and....we also captured an existing Spring to water all the landscaping.

Oscar and his team just kept smiling and working to make our vision a reality!
Thank you!!

We are very pleased with the work CA Bear did for us. It was a big project renovating half of our home. The communication and responsiveness was fantastic , the craftsmanship and attention to detail was great, and they were very patient and accommodating of the many pivots and changes that came about throughout the project. We also appreciated how they helped us to troubleshoot a few challenges that inevitably came about. Everyone we worked with on their team took pride in their work and were a pleasure to work with. We can’t wait to do another project with CA Bear.

Mario and the CA Bear team saved the day when we needed to renovate our bathroom on a very tight timeline. They were responsive to our needs and budget, and produced excellent quality work that was finished ahead of schedule. They made the process so easy and we’re very happy with the final result. Highly recommend!

10/10 - fast response, easy to schedule, super friendly team, perfect installation. highly recommend!

Paul cam out, looked over the install site and advised everything that needed done. He ordered parts and was installing in no time at all. Very helpful and insightful on the way everything should work. Excellent job and so painless. Would recommend to everyone I know.

I have had EVCharge4U install 2 chargers at my house, and I'm very impressed with their customer service.The owner volunteered to stop by my house on a Saturday for a follow-up to ensure that everything was working as expected.

EVCHARGE4U installed our [home] Tesla wall charger for a great price, and left no doubt that the job was thoroughly professional. A great experience.

If I could give 10 stars to Paul at evcharge4u, I would. Paul came on a Sat. to help me with my defective charger. Other people tried to fix the problem, but Paul was the only person who understood how to do it. He is a gem. Incredible service from a super competent person. Look no further

One of the better installers for electric vehicle chargers out there. I've called over 8-10 different companies from electricians to handyman and evcharger4u fell in mid level in terms of price and experience. They have me straight answers, estimate and included the permit process which is very important. I would call in them again when I install a second charger.

Ive known Paul for a number of years. He and his team are the most experienced organization for EV charging. I have no question they are the best choice for EV charging in Berkeley, and the San Fransico area. I would have no problem recommending them to anyone.

This company is the BEST! Knowledgeable, reliable, experienced. Can answer any questions about EV charging and your vehicle. So glad Paul installed my EV charger.