Integrity Remodeling

I’d done 2 large remodels with other builders before meeting Eli at Integrity Remodeling. The first was from a low bidder. The work was not done on time, nor on budget and there was little attention to detail. The second was literally the highest bidder — a design-​build firm with a lot of cache’ — and, thankfully, it was on budget and on time… but the service was perfunctory. Several mistakes were made and once, only after trying to convince me «I wouldn’t notice it eventually», did they deign to fix it. The process was ok. The end result was nice but frankly not special.
We met Eli in time to do our third and biggest project. He came so highly recommended we were almost suspicious. After talking with him (very easy) and getting his bid (not the highest, not the lowest) we felt comfortable hiring him. But we had no idea how good we’d have it.
The basics (time, budget, quality of work) were preposterously smooth. It was when things were hard that he impressed even more. Once he made a mistake but owned it and compensated us so well we felt we got the the better end of the deal. Twice WE made mistakes (with an order and a sub of ours) and he generously gave his time to help us solve the issues. Not his responsibility, but he «wanted us to be happy.» He frequently says that — and actually means it. Also, more than a few times, the process was stressful — which by nature it is (especially with a pregnant client) — and he handled our anxiety quite honestly like a professional psychologist. Always calm, listening. Putting us at ease. That might be the rarest quality of all.
Really, we can’t say enough. We highly recommend him, and have done so to many.

Would you refer your contractor to family of friends AFTER the project? That is the question, and our answer with Eli Israel and Integrity Remodeling is, we already have.
Price, Quality or Schedule — according to most people, when you are doing a remodel or major construction project, you have to compromise on at least one of these. Having just finished a seven month project with Integrity Remodeling, I can say from personal experience that we didn’t have to compromise on anything. We took a 2^nd story porch and poorly designed back bedroom and with Eli’s help, created a master suite with walk-​in closet that has completely changed the way we live in our house.
From the beginning of the project — when Eli gave us a realistic bid and time schedule — through the end of the project, we always felt informed of what was happening, what we could expect over the next couple of weeks, and what, if any, impact the project was going to have on our family. Eli also kept us informed of what we could expect from the city and the project approval process throughout our project.
In addition to the great work Eli did, his team was fantastic. They did a terrific job keeping the job site livable during their work (we lived in the house during construction), were on time in the morning and cleaned up every day before they left.
When we made changes to the plan, or when unexpected setbacks occured, Eli was able to assess the request, explain the impact to the overall project and how it would impact cost and timing, and help us come to a final decision on how to proceed. We always felt like Eli was helping us make smart decisions with a finite budget, and had our project’s best interest at heart.
We cannot recommend Eli and the Integrity Remodeling team highly enough and have told him that he can give out our name and number to any future clients to discuss our experience in more detail. We will hire Eli and the team for any and all future projects on our house.

Eli and his amazing crew handled the remodel/​addition of our 1909 Queen Ann/​Craftsman home. During the early stages, he heard our desires and made expert suggestions of his own to expand the house while retaining the original spirit. Eli was very easy to work with and was receptive to changes when they were needed to keep us on budget.
With amazing vision, Eli paved the way to take our 2 bedroom, 1 bath home to 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and an updated kitchen. His attention to detail was second to none and left us, and all of the neighbors, in awe.
If we had to do it all over again, Eli would, without a doubt, be our man!

Relaying my experience from the other end of the spectrum that most homeowners wouldn’t be aware of, as a subcontractor having worked with Eli, I can vouch for him. He’s very fair, professional and his concern for his clients satisfaction is apparent. We shingled a house for him on a whole-​house Rockridge remodel and everything went very well — he trusts and supports his subs and those are the builders we love working for. We have a couple upcoming projects with him and we’re looking forward to them!

I never thought I would rave about a general contractor. We just finished a large remodel of our home in Piedmont, and I couldn’t be more pleased. Eli himself is a joy – respectful, honest, smart and super responsive. He knows his stuff, and he truly just wants his clients to be happy and takes incredible pride in his work. He picks his workers and subs very carefully and has deep long standing relationships with them. The work product is outstanding, they like working for and with him, and everyone benefits. Our foreman, Sebastian, was so skilled and a truly great guy. I could go on and on but really can sum it up by saying I would absolutely recommend Integrity to my closest friends and family with no reservations at all! We love our house now, thanks to Eli!
Only thing to note is that he is a busy guy and getting busier (the secret about him is getting out). But he is worth the wait, at least he certainly was for us. When we were soliciting bids/​picking contractors, I had to wait a bit to get responses from Eli. I was nervous that maybe he wasn’t as responsive as I might need. But now that I was a client I realize it is because he is so busy putting clients first. Once I became a client, he was amazingly responsive– texting or calling or emailing right away. My husband laughs that Eli knew how to communicate with me better than pretty much anyone else he’d ever met.
Remodeling is stressful and I was ready to throttle my architect– but somehow came out of our project treasuring our contractor. So thankful to have made the right choice with him!

Eli Israel is everything that contractor a should be: perfectionist, dependable, thorough, honest and on-​time. Though our project went very smoothly, when inevitable issues did arise, Eli was an incredible problem solver; collaborative and resourceful. His list of go-​to-​resources for everything from metal fabrication, custom cabinets or appliance sales is the absolute best, and a real testament to the goodwill that he builds with every contact.
One of Eli’s greatest gift as a contractor is his ability to communicate. We ended almost every Friday of our remodeling months with a detailed email from him recapping what was done that week, and what he has planned for the coming week. This helped set expectations, made us make necessary decisions, and gave us the weekend to prepare for things that were potentially disruptive (because we lived in the house throughout our project). And almost every morning, at 8:00 a.m., there was Eli, checking on progress, discussing what will happen that day, talking me through options. He checks his email, responds to texts and calls you back. Sounds simple and like a given, but really when your life is in such a state of disarray, that connection can really anchor you and your sense of well-​being.
Also, his foremen are amazing; super careful and gifted carpenters. Perfectionists as well They spend so much time in your house that you have to like them, and these guys are nothing if not likeable.
And most importantly, everything looks better than we imagined. The job is done, and we are 100% happy.

Eli Israel and the Integrity Remodeling crew are fantastic! We remodeled our kitchen and family room and couldn’t be happier with the results. The project was on time, on budget and Eli’s commitment to quality work was evident from the beginning. My wife and I immediately fell into a happy stride, comfortably sharing any concerns, questions or ideas because we knew we would be heard by a sympathetic, professional and creative ear. There are so many decisions that arise during this type of project and Eli was always there with great ideas and advice. He was also worked very well with our architect, suppliers we sourced and his own subs were great.
My wife, three kids and I lived in our house during the remodel. Eli & crew helped us set up a temporary kitchen and laundry and worked around our schedule. He has remained available and responsive after the project with any final issues.
Eli knows how to get in touch with me and I’d be happy to talk to anyone interested in working with him.

I’ve worked with Integrity Remodeling countless of times over the years and recommended them to clients with home construction needs. As a realtor, I often have clients who wish to remodel before they sell or right after they buy, so I am consistently needing home building services for a wide array of projects. The fact that I always recommend Integrity Remodeling first is a huge testament to their work, because how they perform absolutely impacts my own client relationships and my credibility. I have nothing but positive experiences working with Eli and his crew — they are completely fair, provide excellent craftsmanship, are a fantastic crew to work with and are hugely communicative about the process and the progress. It’s so difficult to find a contractor who stays in communication and when they do, actually DOES what they say they will! Since I have found Integrity Remodeling I am beyond satisfied and the only reason I have other crews in my rolodex is because Eli is consistently busy!!!

Integrity Remodeling just finished a large addition and renovation project on our Craftsman bungalow. We interviewed a handful of general contractors as it was of utmost importance that we worked with the right crew for such a sensitive project. We didn’t want a bunch of «strangers» traipsing through our home at all hours of the day. Ultimately we chose Integrity Remodeling as our gut instinct told us this was the right crew for the job. Not only were all of our initial dealings fair and honest, but they had amazing references and we loved the fact that they were local.
Eli Israel was great to deal with. He took ample time to explain the whole process and what to expect so we felt comfortable with such a painstakingly large investment. He was intimately involved with the project from beginning to end and made sure that we stayed within our very tight budget. When budget issues did arise, he offered creative solutions to accomplish what we wanted without jeopardizing our design or breaking the bank. His crew was gracious and friendly, they were on time, clean, and always available and willing to help with anything… even moving our furniture or helping us unload our car!
Integrity Remodeling completed our project on time, on budget and I never felt like they «disappeared» (which is a common fear). They made sure every last detail was accounted for. I would highly recommend Integrity Remodeling for any building project.

We can’t say enough good stuff about Eli and his crew. Our project was a second story master suite/​master BA/​master closet addition to our 1912 Craftsman Bungalow-​style home. Eli and his crew were amazing to work with, did beautiful work, came in on budget and on time! We are so fortunate to have found Eli, and have recommended him to everyone we know who might be considering a remodel.

I’ve worked with and recommended Integrity Remodeling to clients over the last 4 years and can’t say enough about the positive experiences. They will provide top value with excellent quality workmanship, responsiveness, professionalism, and, as the name states, integrity. Just read the reviews and see for yourself. The only hesitancy I have in recommending them is that I want to save them for just my clients and friends!!! Truly the only people I know with regrets are the ones that didn’t select to work with them.

I’ve worked on three big remodeling projects with Eli Israel of Integrity remodeling. His work is excellent — timely, on budget, top level craftsmanship. He’s got great taste, a really good crew, and lots of experience. You can’t go wrong — he’s full price, but more than full value!

Eli and his crew did a small job for us a few months ago and we could not be happier with the work they did. The project was the refacing and tiling of a craftsman style fireplace. He has the nicest and most talented crew, and Eli himself is always available when needed. The quality of their work was a real surprise compared to any other contractor I’ve ever worked with, even though there were some unexpected issues with the project and some changes that needed to be made.

I second that review! Eli Israel of Integrity Remodeling is terrific! We keep telling our friends we feel like we hit the «contractor lottery» — he completely rebuilt and expanded our Rockridge home, and delivered it under budget and earlier than expected! Beyond that, he is fun to work and collaborate with, his crew is delightful, and they were incredibly respectful of our neighbors (including a *very* difficult neighbor).
We HIGHLY recommend Integrity Remodeling. Oh, and did I mention their work is BEAUTIFUL too.

Eli Israel of Integrity Remodel is great! His crew is friendly, respectful, and tidy and Eli himself is a joy to work with. The project came out under budget and on time and looks truly awesome. He is possibly, the last honest contractor out there!