Tapia Construction & Restoration

I was introduced to Tapia Construction by our architects, 2M. I can't sing enough of their praises. Having undergone renovations at prior homes, I came to expect: 2x the timeline 2x the cost Nagging staff to show up and the need to micromanage every detail Tapia Construction was a breath of fresh air! We quoted 4 GCs for a kitchen and entry area renovation that required structural work to facilitate. When quoting they weren't the highest nor lowest bid, but they were by far the only partner that invested the time to truly understand our needs and developed a detail project plan. Tapia's attention to detail has been incredible. From proactively and aggressively managing slight imperfections in everything from cabinetry to flooring, they've ensuring a perfect project. The team is incredibly professional, at our home every day by 8AM and even sweeps up after themselves at the end of each shift. While living through a renovation while working from home during a pandemic sounds like a nightmare, the team has proven incredibly professional. They - in partnership with our architect Mark - took insane Pinterest 'inspiration' photos and made them real. To give you a sense, this included: -Custom wood slat wall with seamless magnetic 'cut outs' for shutoff valves -Wine rack wood peg wall -Custom kitchen island with electronics cabinet and automated TV lift -Stairs with built in drawer storage -Home automation system and wiring -Refinishing exterior entry terrazzo stairs to create modern fine concrete look. From project manager lead Spencer to mastermind and founder Dave to foreman Matt, the entire team has knocked my socks off. The fact they've done it during challenging conditions, in line with budget and on time (save a couple COVID supplier delays) is that much more impressive. While we now love our space enough to want to stay here for years to come, part of me wants to buy another fixer upper to go through the process again!

Dave Tapia was in charge of two major projects for us in San Francisco back in 1990 and about twenty+years ago. It would be difficult to praise him sufficiently for his unfailing good humor and high expertise in every aspect of the work. The people who worked under Dave’s supervision loved and respected him and to my wife and me, he became more than a business contact- he became a valued friend. He’s the man and his wonderful family are the salt of the earth.

Dave and family are amazing! My wife and I had been planning and dreaming about a renovation to our 1,100 Sq. Ft bungalow in RWC for almost 12 years. We thought we had a plan that would work, but 3 contractors in a row gave us bids that killed the project. Dave was last on this list, and when I told him we could not move forward, he suggested an alternate plan at a cost that would work. He was the only one to try and think outside of the box. This did require an architectural overhaul of our plans and we asked our current architect to help. After a couple rounds of new plans where the cost was still too high, Dave suggested we talk to 2M Architecture. Well 2M made all the difference and came up with an amazing plan that solved the one major challenge of our project. At this point the costs lined up and the project was ready to go. I can't say enough good things about Dave and everyone at Tapia Construction. If it were not for Dave and crew, we would still be a family of four living in a tiny 1 bath bungalow. Thanks Tapia Construction!

We worked with Dave Tapia & team 13 years ago on a basement buildout in San Mateo. He was professional. On budget. Great crew. Salt of the earth kind of guy. Loved his business model. He's a great guy, hires great crew, could not have been happier - and I was pregnant with our 3rd child at the time! Highly recommend.

My team and I have had the pleasure of working on several projects with Tapia C & R and we recommend them highly. Their team is very professional, always looking out for the best outcome for the project, and they have a can do attitude. Whenever we ask them to do what we think might be the impossible they find a way to make it all work. They communicate well and want to work as a team...always trying to find the best way to make the design concept become a reality. We love to collaborate on ideas with them for each project. Their finished product is well constructed and of high quality. We look forward to working with Tapia C & R on many projects in the future.

As an Architect, the highest recommendation you can give is to bring in a Contractor to a second project. Over the years, we have had such success with Tapia Construction & Restoration, that we've brought them in again and again. As a family operation, Dave sets the tone by making you understand that he's not just building your house, but building a lifelong relationship. Their unique way of the budget accounting is quite helpful in shaping the project during Design and very flexible during Construction. Dave is also a real "Builder's builder" as he gives as much attention to the craft of building the structure as he does to his exacting finish work. Great team players, excellent builders and a joy to work with, what more can I say!