Wholesaler · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2012 · 259 posts · 147 votes
Hello,
We have a couple of projects under contract and we are in the process of vetting out contractors for the remodel work. We've spoken to a number so far and have run the gamut from licensed, bonded GC to those who want to be paid under the table and not pull permits. We are looking for GCs closer on the former end rather than the latter. Ability to scale is a definite plus for us.
Does anyone have any good recommendations for licensed GCs in the East Bay or Oakland area? Hope to return the favor one day. Thanks in advance for your help.
Rental Property Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2013 · 59 posts · 14 votes
12y
Brandon Foken depending on the type of work, this would determine if you need a GC or a handy man (depends on scope/complexity).
As a rule of thumb, you'll see on BP people recommend you do NOT pay in cash.
On some podcasts they recommend you go to Home Depot at 6am and see which contractors are up at the crack of dawn to get the day started.
What is the scope of work, if I may ask?
Wholesaler · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2012 · 259 posts · 147 votes
12y
@Melvin Yuen I've heard of going down to Home Depot at 6AM from the podcasts. May just have to go over to the Emeryville Home Depot tomorrow morning.
SOW is pretty standard for most rehabs. Doing a full gut of kitchen and baths, new floors, some landscaping, a new fence around the property and painting inside/out. There is also some foundation work to be done, but we are subbing that out directly.
Where are you located, Melvin? I'm in the Pac Heights/Cow Hollow area of the city.
Oakland, CA · Member since 2015 · 246 posts · 127 votes
6y
@Brandon Foken - Hey Brandon. Did you ever find your GC? I'm closing on a place in Oakland soon and need a ton of work done. I'm in SF/Cow Hollow as well.