Baywood Building & Design

These guys are ridiculously on point and capable. They were able to help diagnose and fix a water damage issue that a half dozen other contractors couldn’t figure out.
I’ve worked with several contractors for significant projects here and in LA and I’ll put my money on Robert as superb as I’ve seen. I’d never use someone else in the EB if he were free.

During 27 years in our home, we have had three previous major remodeling projects. The kitchen upgrade done for us by Baywood construction was superior to those jobs in every way. Robert Malone (owner) was very attentive to our needs, offering guidance and suggestions which were creative and most helpful. The lead carpenter and all the subcontractors were punctual and meticulous in all aspects of their work, going well beyond the necessary minimum. They even cleaned up after themselves daily and at the end of the job.
The pacing of the project went like clockwork from beginning to end. We are thrilled by the high quality of all aspects of the work and expect to enjoy it for many years to come. Thank you Baywood!

Baywood is an excellent company! I’ve been very happy with how they handled a job on my house doing a laundry room creation in a unused closet and a bath room remodel and floor repair. Since this was happening with me living in the house much of the time it was a real challenge and I can’t speak highly enough of Robert Malone and his creativity, flexibility and attention to detail. Also I have never seen a building company that keeps the jobsite so clean and makes sure the neighboors are not disturbed etc. Really the best contractor I’ve ever worked with. 5 stars for sure!

I know it might be hard to believe… what contractor could be worth 5 stars? but this one is.
I first contracted Baywood to fix and repair a leaky roof deck in my then, newly purchased first home, 15 years ago. I literally got 6 bids and although Baywood was not the cheapest, they were the only ones that guaranteed that my leak would be fixed. The rains came ten months after the repair, and just as promised, Baywood came back and fixed it right and didn’t charge me. It has not leaked since then (Yes, 15 years ago… I hope I didn’t jinx myself just now).
Since then Baywood did two more projects: a wine cellar and garden room conversion to bedroom. Those projects went smoothly and although the wine cellar went over budget a tad, the larger project (the garden room) stuck to its budget. Robert Malone (owner) is a great communicator. A year after the garden room conversion he called me up to make sure everything was to my satisfaction. I actually asked him to take a look at the floor, which seemed fine, but he insisted he send his foreman back to fix it a bit. Sure enough, the elevated floor had settled a bit since the construction and needed to be adjusted. Again, no charge.
When the economy crashed I needed to do another major remodel, as much as I wanted Baywood to do the work, I didn’t think I could afford them. That was the BIGGEST Mistake I ever could have made. I hired another contractor from San Rafael, lets just say I experienced the typical Horror story that everyone talks about with «contractors» (tenfold). Putting that to rest, I got a call from Robert, just checking in to see how things were. It happened to be that I needed some work done and happily asked Baywood to do the job. I didn’t care that it might cost a bit more, I just wanted some peace, quality work and professional management from a contractor. It turns out… Baywood’s pricing has come down a bit from what they used to charge. The cost isn’t much different from any other contractor.
If you are looking for a respectful, honest, and professional contractor, I’m quite confident you will find that in Baywood Building & Design.

Robert Malone is the owner/​builder of Baywood and is a rare breed among contractors. He’s meticulous, creative and a great communicator, which should be the standard, but often isn’t. He designed and built a couple of the Khana Peena Indian restaurant locations, but also does a lot of residential work too.