The Kitchen and Bath Company of Palo Alto

Tim is a very nice and patient contractor who not only does very precise work but has been willing to offer us a lot of great advice. He has visited our house multiple times, reviewing everything we want done and has helped us prioritize the work according to what works best considering our family and goals. He has also been very open about explaining the best way to fix things so that we get projects done the right way the first time.
It is very difficult finding a good contractor, especially in this area, and Tim is a diamond in the rough.

Tim recently did a kitchen install for us and I can say without reservation that working with Tim and his crew was a superior experience every step of the way. Tim’s attention to detail in all phases of the project, from discussing options during the planning stages to execution of the work to cleaning up at the project’s end, was top-​notch. The finished kitchen met or exceeded my expectations in every way, and Tim displayed the willingness and flexibility to make adjustments mid-​project as needed. Thoroughly professional and articulate, Tim was a pleasure to deal with and I look forward to doing so again in the future.

I found Tim and the Kitchen and Bath Company of Palo Alto through Unilocal and everyone was right: He is super efficient, nice, personable and reasonable. He helped me think through how to economically update my bathroom, told me exactly how to order it from Home Depot, picked it up, and installed it for me. He even helped fix some other small items around the house. Great guy and a terrific company!

When I think of Tim I think of HELPFUL, KIND, FLEXIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, COMMITTED, HONEST, and LOTS more. Tim was a total pleasure to work with on a kitchen remodel and other small fixes around our house. I can not recommend Tim highly enough. If you are looking for a well-​priced, honest, easy to have around, consummate professional — you must hire Tim Hmelar!

Tim, Gus and Jose were amazing. Having heard all sorts of contractor horror stories I was braced for a disaster but instead got more than we bargained for. They came in a little below budget and on time. The work was great and the workers were pleasant to be around. I miss them. They were also creative — fixing things that seemed almost unfixable. A year later, when we had a leak with a faucet they put in (obviously not their fault) they agreed to come back and fix it. Happy to recommend them to others. As locals know, I’m a journalist/​tech reviewer and a pretty tough critic so it takes a lot to get me to say great things about a company
Larry Magid
Palo Alto, CA

Tim is terrific! He’s not only super capable but also a pleasure to talk to! I would say that when your house has issues, nothing beats having someone who not only takes care of the issues, but also makes sure that you feel good and happy. That’s what I call great service.
Recently I had another issue with my bathroom — I thought that I had to spend a ton of money to fix it. But Tim quickly assessed the situation and told me what’s the most cost-​effective way to solve the issue. I think I am going to go with him for all future kitchen/​bathroom projects/​issues.

Last year we contracted with Kitchen and Bath Company of Palo Alto for a kitchen remodel (counter, stove top/​hood, dishwasher, sink, disposal, lighting, paint). After the planning/​contract/​shopping was finalized Tim and his crew started and completed the project in three weeks! As first time remodelers, Tim took the time to educate us on the process, where and how we could save money and what details to focus on. His guidance, planning and communication were key to the project’s success.
Tim and crew were a pleasure. They were respectful and went out of their way to be helpful. We were pleased with their attention to detail and the effort they put in to successfully complete our time sensitive project.

High praise for The Kitchen and Bath Company of Palo Alto:
Tim Hmelar and his group did a major remodel of my Mackey home in 2000, which included a complete tear out and footprint change to the kitchen. 15 years later, people are still commenting on my «new» kitchen and how beautiful it is – which certainly speaks to the quality of the work.
As for the process itself: what I most appreciate is Tim’s careful, professional planning process. Tim coordinated the schedule with other service providers and began the work AFTER the cabinets and other key components were delivered and stored in the garage. Therefore, there were no delays, and the whole process went very smoothly – even while I was gone on a business trip to Europe for three weeks. When I returned, the work was still right on schedule. Planning, scheduling, managing, executing and communicating all exceeded my expectations. And Tim and his crew were a pleasure to work with, answering questions, explaining steps thoroughly and carefully. I can’t imagine how the experience could have been any better.

Tim came to our home this morning exactly as he said he would, and on time. He installed bathroom and shower rails for my partner as he is recovering from a broken hip and needs these grips. He did it in no time and charged a very reasonable fee. He is charming and professional. I highly recommend him and his fine workmanship. Jim Brennock

Tim and I met when we were members of a BNI networking group in Palo Alto over 12 years ago. We have continued our connection and I called on him to help with a small job at my mother’s place at the Hamilton in Palo Alto. My mother had never met Tim but she found him to be a really great guy that did perfect work for her, really quickly. Such a pleasure to have him as a resource and a friend.
–Will Beckett, Beckett PC Solutions.

I met Tim through the local sporting community and he was always willing to share his experience and advice on construction matters without ever expecting anything in return. Years later, we needed a shower restored and remodeled — but it was a pretty difficult job. We have a 40 year old Eichler and needed care taken to preserve much of the original tiling as well as blend it in with some new tiles to complete the job.
Tim was meticulous, he took on the work and he and I began an adventure in hunting down matching/​complementary tiles and working out how to bring our sunken shower back to life.
The result has been fantastic, not only has his team done a great job — they always showed up on time — but he is also focused on the details.
I feel confident asking Tim for help and advice, and for his team to do work for us — he knows how to pay it forward.

This well deserved review is from a totally different angle than I believe most review are. I was hired by Tim Hmelar as a subcontractor and worked under his direction as General Contractor. I will omit my company’s name in order to only give credit to The Kitchen and Bath Co of Palo Alto. The professionalism that I have observed in the way Tim manages the project and his enthusiasm in which he involves and engages the homeowner is commendable. I, as a contractor have learned and benefitted greatly from my experience with Tim. Tim is a perfectionist and does not or allow any of his subs to cut any corners. This is definitely the contractor you want, even if you have to wait for a while to get on his busy schedule.