General Contractor reviews in San Diego, California

Working with Gary Faith Construction was an absolute game-changer for our full house remodel. From day one, Gary and his team were honest, communicative, and incredibly detail-oriented. Every challenge that came up was met with smart, thoughtful solutions — and the craftsmanship? Top-notch. But beyond the high-quality work, what really sets them apart is how genuine and down-to-earth they are. It’s rare to find a team this skilled and this easy to work with. We’re thrilled with the results, and from here on out, it’s Gary Faith Construction or nothing.

Hiring Gary was the best decision we made after deciding to remodel!

Finding a contractor can be a difficult and scary process; you hear horror stories about people taking your money, doing sloppy work, not being on time, etc. Gary and his team were an absolute dream and I would recommend him to anyone. I really couldn't be happier - he was consistently on time and always available to answer questions. He was beyond organized with his pricing, change orders, and even helped with some of the design by giving me some construction insight. He was helpful every step of the way; doing my renovation actually ended up being enjoyable - something I never thought I would be able to say. If you are looking for a skilled, well-priced, professional/nice contractor, Gary Faith is your guy.

We loved working with Gary Faith Construction! They updated our tandem garage parking space into an actual useable bedroom (raised flooring, ran electrical, poured concrete, installed doors/lights/windows, rerouted dryer vent, painted, etc). It was a great experience working with Gary and his contractors. He checks in frequently, responds quickly, and will add/update anything as needed. He made the construction process painless and it was completed earlier than expected!

Overall: responsive, efficient, knowledgable. Would highly recommend! We will definitely use Gary Faith Construction for our future projects.

Exceptional General Contractor - Gary Faith Construction

My husband and I recently completed our largest renovation project to date, and we are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, thanks to Gary Faith Construction. Having undertaken four major renovations in the past decade, we can confidently say that Gary Faith is the best general contractor we have ever worked with.

Gary's honesty and integrity set him apart right from the start. Throughout the project, he demonstrated a commitment to doing things the right way, without cutting corners. His crew is unparalleled - skilled, efficient, and respectful of our home. Gary's excellent relationships with suppliers and subcontractors ensured that everything from tiles to windows to AV equipment was top-notch and seamlessly integrated into our project.

One of the most impressive aspects of working with Gary was his reliability in adhering to timelines. He not only met but exceeded our expectations by completing the project on schedule. His reputation with city inspectors speaks volumes about his professionalism and adherence to regulatory standards.

Moreover, Gary and his team's attention to detail was exemplary. They ensured that the site was clean and tidy at the end of each day, which minimized disruption to our daily lives.

Gary Faith Construction has set a new standard for us in terms of what to expect from a general contractor. We cannot recommend Gary and his team highly enough for their outstanding workmanship, professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction. We are already looking forward to hiring Gary Faith Construction again for our next renovation in a few years. If you're looking for a contractor who will exceed your expectations and deliver exceptional results, look no further than Gary Faith Construction.

We just completed our fourth, and largest project with Gary Faith Construction (GFC) and we are thrilled with the outcome! The project was big - a full home remodel and new construction of an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) and a second two-car garage.
As we have come to expect from GFC, we were extremely pleased with the professionalism and quality, the detail and accuracy in the quote, and the expertise, experience and craftsmanship of the team. Gary demonstrated a deep understanding of our vision and provided valuable insights that greatly enhanced our original plans while helping us stay on budget. The attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the project. Communication during the project was seamless and well supported with pictures which really helps make everything clear. All of the trades (framing, concrete, electrical, tile, cabinetry, plumbing, wood flooring, stucco and more) were well coordinated and the results speak for themselves - a beautiful new enlarged, more functional home and a new garage and ADU!
As with our prior experiences with GFC, the project was completed on time and on budget. Gary and his team's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction make the remodel and new construction process as painless as possible while delivering an incredible result. We highly recommend GFC!

We started with a sewer line that needed to be replaced, which left us with a hole in the floor. We decided to tear two bathrooms down to studs (and while we were at it replace our 1950s hallway cabinets). Gary's team gave us a 6-week schedule that he beat, and he had workers here every day getting it done. He's a great communicator and is very knowledgeable about construction and building codes, so he kept things moving while keeping us in the loop the entire way. His teams' attention to detail and quality workmanship is very apparent in our finish product. I highly recommend Gary Faith Construction!

We had a wonderful experience with Gary and his team for a remodel of the front of our house and the primary bathroom. They were prompt, dealt with all our concerns, interfaced professionally with the city and our engineers and minimized the time delays caused by unforeseen conditions. The results of their work is beautiful, we couldn't be more happy. We highly, highly recommend Gary and his team.

Back to work after experiencing contraction due to the pandemic....

Do not under any circumstances trust Nautilus General.

Nautilus was contracted for a courtyard remodel, roofing and patio remodel worth hundreds of thousands in San Diego and has proven to be incapable of delivering on time or on budget.

Thankfully, everything has been carefully documented on camera for the past few months for future litigation if needed. Save yourself the trouble and don't give them the opportunity to fail on their promises.

As a previous community manager, I cannot say enough good things about this company, their professionalism and attention to detail. I used Nautilus as a vendor when I was community manager and they also worked on the community I live in. Their homeowner liaisons were extremely communicative and provided accurate information and updates throughout the entire project! It made an otherwise intrusive project seem bearable. I would definitely hire them if i had the opportunity again!

Our 18-unit condominium used Nautilus for a major reconstruction/repair project. The project was approximately a year in duration and included many facets, among them: corrosion remediation on our metalwork, reconstruction of balconies and walkways to address waterproofing, drainage issues and cracking, roof repair, stucco repair, plumbing issues, painting and more. They did the work on-time and within the agreed-upon budget.

They did an amazing job in all respects. The workmanship was top-notch. The communication and professionalism were a pleasure to behold. Tim and Manny were absolutely outstanding in every respect. Easy to work with, knowledgeable, great attitudes, helpful and always willing to go the extra mile. They and their crews were unfailingly friendly and courteous. Their honesty, integrity and reliability were all beyond reproach.

As President of our HOA who had a great deal of interaction with them throughout this project, I I give Nautilus the absolute highest recommendation.

Update:
I am writing an update to my previous review simply perplexed by some of the negative reviews left by other as this company runs a very efficient and systematic process in achieving the customer's goals and objectives. Our community engaged in a full construction defect project with Nautilus with a budget of approximately 2 million dollars and the progress, communication, punch walks, billing and change orders have run smooth and efficiently.

I retired after 38 years in Public Works Administration and other Board members are in the construction field as well and from the needs assessment, budget and scope of work to each phase of the project the Nautilus team has been nothing short of professional and efficient.

Haley handles all community communication and planning and is stellar in doing so. Joe handles overall project management with contract issues, change orders, specifications, billing, construction meetings and so much more. Fernando whom is stellar in his Superintendent role is on site daily and handles all day to day QC, scope adherence and project oversight as well as onsite communication with residents. This team of three are what I call the A Team and it baffles me to read other reviews that don't acknowledge such professionalism and quality work ethic.

Our community is quite pleased with the skill, experience and quality that has taken place in this project and it is definitely appreciated that such professionalism and effort has minimized any residential issues and upheld the quality that we set as a goal.

Kudos to the team who are still on site working to meet a completion date in approximately June 2022.

Highly recommended!!

Nautilus Contractors are truly a top rated firm with expertise in managing large construction projects with a mark of success. Joe, Fernando and Haley are what I refer to as the A Team currently working on our community construction defect project. True professionals with vision and a passion for perfection. They handle projects from A-Z and the communication and oversight to ensure quality control and delivery is highly commendable.
I recommend Nautilus to any community looking at to hire a top notch construction management firm with subs and professionals in every discipline of the construction field.

The service provided by one of their contractors, let's call him Tom Seabich, was quite possibly the worst quality work I have ever seen in my entire life. This company does not hire smart, intelligent workers who can get the job done correctly and on time. Their contractors are horrible at communication and come off as brash individuals while proving they have no idea what they are doing. I am curious if any of them are even licensed with what I saw.

I had the pleasure of working with Gottsik Construction this past year on my duplex ADU build in the College area. The whole team was very communicative, offered a competitive price, kept the schedule moving, and was very proactive when the unexpected occurred. My questions were always answered promptly and offered multiple recommendations on keeping cost within budget as well as helping on finishing selections. I am very pleased with the service that Mark, Noah, Daniel & Sue provided on my project and I would not hesitate using them again.

In the most positive way possible ... where do I start? The team over at Gottsik took care of my ground up 8 unit build from start to finish. Every step of the way they were very responsive and willing and ready to answer and tackle all problems and concerns I had. Being my first ground up build, it was definitely a little nerve racking but these guys made everything very smooth. Highly suggest using them for any upcoming projects you may have!

I recently engaged Gottsik for support on a commercial real estate build out. While we ultimately did not use them for the project, Noah was responsive, professional and provided references for architects, other GC's and lending support. His engagement was exceptional, especially considering his awareness that his time investment would not convert. I'm very appreciative of his help.

Easy to work with, always on top of deadlines.

Working with Noah Martin and his team was great. Their crews are very professionals. The estimate that I received was very detailed and their customer service was always prompt and impeccable. I highly recommended them for their service!

Gottsik did a great job on my new build. They worked with my architect turning my vision into a finished reality. They took care of all the details and took a lot of the stress off my plate. Would definitely work with these guys again!

Gottsik built us a beautiful accessory dwelling unit over our garage, and we are very happy with the result. There were numerous challenges in the seemlingly simple project, but together we were able to overcome them.

We had a complex repair of an improperly prepared/failed re-stucco done by a different contractor. The Gottsik team investigated our issues and assembled a quality team of subcontractor specialists to correctly repair our building. It was a difficult remediation and not a small job. We are pleased with the results.