Andrew Mark Construction

We have worked with Andrew and his team at Andrew Mark Construction on multiple small projects over the years. They are our first place to look for support when we need it! They have exceed our expectations for quality on every job.

I recommend, without hesitation, Andrew Gilchrist, and his firm, Andrew Mark Construction, to anyone considering a medium, large, or very large home renovation in and around San Francisco.

I’ve come to understand that there are two types of renovations: Renovate-to-Flip and Renovate-to-Live-in. Andrew is not interested in Renovate-to-Flip jobs. He cares too much about quality and is too good at what he does to waste it on those who are not going to enjoy the benefits of his quality workmanship.

Andrew knows what he’s doing and he’s good at it. He’s been doing it since he was old enough to lift a hammer. He has worked hard to learn the trade and persevered to master it.

Andrew listens to understand what drives clients’ needs and constraints, comes up with ideas and alternatives, and then educates them to make good, responsible, informed decisions. In our good-sized project, he pointed out several items that we would not have thought to address (e.g., smooth out the long first floor wall, remove an old fireplace and chimney to open up the living room and deck area above, hollow out hidden dead spaces to provide additional storage, etc.) and that we are extremely glad we did!

In each case he laid out the rationale for doing something more than we had planned, gave us multiple options, and helped us think through which to follow. He shared his opinions and recommendations but didn’t insist we do what he thought was best. We didn’t always do what he seemed to want but we always appreciated his proactive thinking and thoughtful analysis.

Andrew is an eager learner. He stays abreast of regulations and techniques, studies what others do, and gets advice and training from experts in the construction industry to learn how to run a better back office. He sets himself apart in other ways too. For example, he treats subcontractors well and with respect; he pays fast so subs show-up on time and do their best work to be called upon again.

In summary, Andrew does premium work on large jobs at a reasonable price…on target, on time, and on budget!

Andrew did a kitchen remodel for us which turned out better than we could have imagined. Every step of the way he helped us to visualize the process. His attention detail was something we especially appreciated. We would recommend Andrew for anything you might be dreaming of in your home.