O Shaughnessy Construction

Eamon managed a remodel and extension of our home. In addition to the extension we updated electrical, plumbing, bathrooms and remodeled our kitchen. He is a wonderful person to work with. He is thoughtful, efficient and organized, but also honest, trust-​worthy and committed to quality. Throughout the project Eamon and his crew added small details and finishes that were out of the scope of the project but dramatically improved the final product. Eamon was always great at returning calls and helping us address problems or changes head on. Eamon is not only skilled, but deeply invested in his work and it shows.

Eamon did a project for our friends in SF a few years ago and they loved him. When we bought a house in the east bay last year we hired him to do a fairly big remodel for our house, which included an addition. First, Eamon is an extremely honest and high integrity guy which is the most important thing for something like this. Second, he gives very accurate estimates and doesn’t nickel and dime later. And lastly he does fantastic work and always loves to get creative to find solutions when new things present themselves. Love him and will work with him for many years.

This review is way overdue. We remodeled our home a year ago (new kitchen, new flooring, new interior wall and closet, new master bath, paint, etc)… and could not be more happy with Eamon. What really sets him apart from any GC I’ve worked with in the past are two things: a) really getting involved and caring about his work and clients, and b) very honest and fair. As another reviewer said, by mid-​way through the project, he felt like (became) a friend of the family. Overall the work was all very well-​done. That said, there were some challenges, issues later on, etc (as there always are), and unlike a GC that disappears «on to the next project,» Eamon has always been very available and true to his word to get everything right for us. He takes real pride in his work and his clients’ satisfaction and will be our go-​to guy for any future projects.

Eamon and his team are fantastic. They did a significant amount of work on our home last year (including structural and foundation work, a deck, refacing a fireplace, and adding a dormer on our upper floor) and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Eamon is exceedingly professional — he was always responsive, finished within budget within the timeline promised, and to top it off, his team felt like friends by the end of the 10 weeks they worked on our place… important when you have a team of 4 guys practically living in your house for 3 months! A year+ later, we have had no problems and are thrilled with the results. I actually kind of miss having Eamon and his team around!
Absolutely recommend.

Eamon and his team are amazing! We brought them in for what started off as a quick fence demo and rebuild. However, we quickly realized their talent and asked them to help us with a complete backyard overhaul. What happened (RAPIDLY) over the next few days was incredible! Our new terraced backyard transformed a space that was largely ignored into the highlight of our day! Going into the backyard to watch our daughter play, or to work in the new, beautiful raised vegetable and spice garden beds, or to just sit and watch the solar-​powered lights spring to life at dusk like dancing fireflies amid the trees — is now something we look forward too!
They are upfront about costs, time, and any foreseeable issues! The entire team is very well versed in their trades, and the quality of work is peerless. Eamon has continued to be very open to communication, before work began, during the work, and even after the work when I have the weird random late-​night questions! Pretty incredible! For those of you worried about price, I found them to be somewhere in the mid-​range from the quotes I got. However, the workmanship and quality of the overall experience you will get is a steal compared to the price.
We plan to use Eamon for more work in the very near future!
I cannot recommend Eamon and his team enough! If you’re looking for a rock-​solid GC — you found him!

Thank you fellow Unilocalers! I found Eamon and his team through your reviews and I had him renovate my new three bed home recently! I have no knowledge or experience in this area of work so I was quite cautious and careful when chosing a contractor. I found Eamon to be very friendly and knowledgeable but most importantly the workmanship of both his team and subs was very high. He explained everything at each stage of the project and questions were always welcomed. No problem or issue was ever too big and was always remedied. He was on site almost everyday and if he wasn’t all workers and subs were well informed as to what was to be completed and were as easy to communicate with as Eamon. Down to the nitty gritty of the project Eamon organised all aspects of the project. First of all he demolished much of the old structure, just leaving the bare frame! He then reframed the house and built some new foundations and completed a seismic upgrade. He then had subs install both the electrics and plumbing and finally he finished the house including a new kitchen, sitting room with gas stove and 2 bathrooms. This was a big project and keeping to our schedule was quite important as we were expecting a new born at the time and Eamon stuck to all his timelines and actually finished with a few days in hand. Im planning on building a deck in the coming months and I will definitely be recruiting the services of Eamon again. Without doubt a satisfied customer!

My parents’ house needed completely new 2 story back staircase in an Edwardian building. These were winders, old fashioned stairs which are not used in new construction today. I received 3 bids and went with O’Shaughnessy Construction. Eamon was really great and easy to work with. He was very honest and trustworthy. I would hire his company again hands down. His crew were really great guys, dependable and hard working. The stairs came out great. I joke that they will outlast the house because of such solid construction!
I highly recommend Eamon and his crew. Totally trustworthy and patient with all my many questions.

I had Eamon remodel the kitchen in my home. I own rental properties and have had kitchen remodels done in the past. This remodel went so smoothly and beyond my expectations. I never thought I’d have an experience with a contractor like this. I hire contractors often for my rentals and usually the end result is unforeseen issues and additional cost.
With Eamon he anticipated what needed to be done before the old kitchen was removed. He was always available when I had a question and the work was done in the time frame that we agreed to. And the end product was nicer than I expected! Everything about the job is high end work that only comes from someone who takes pride in their work and has a lot of experience. My cost for the project was reasonable in fact a great value for the quality work and materials used. You never find both. I did with Eamon!
Look no further for your contractor folks.

A terrific experience from start to finish.
Putting in windows, we discovered some dry rot, extent unknown. I researched contractors, and after 4 bids, settled on Eamon. Because the extent of the job was unknown, we agreed on a flat fee to strip off the stucco to reveal the wood. Then we got another 4 bids for the repair and re-​stucco. Eamon’s bid was extremely competitive, so we stuck with him.
His crew was friendly, efficient and professional. They had to deal with rain interruptions but took it all in stride, and were great to work with. The finished job looks fantastic.
No hassles or surprises of any kind. Eamon is honest, his pricing is reasonable, and his customer service is top-​notch. Do not hesitate — add him to your short list!

Our praise for O Shaughnessy Construction is well overdue.
We were fortunate to find Eamon and his guys through our Interior Designer. First off, our Interior Designer is a stickler for getting things done right. If they aren’t done right, then she makes them do it over and get it right. So any reference from her was always a good sign.
Our remodel consisted of a tear down to bare studs and reworking the newly designed interior layout to finish prime and paint. The new plans were more than your usual remodel, and Eamon and his guys were up for the challenge. Eamon was always on site supervising (unlike other general contractors we worked with previous) and would always be available to answer any questions or discuss any ongoing concerns with the construction.
Another note how Eamon cares for his clients is when he took the time to help me salvage an antique plaster piece from the original fireplace prior to demolition. It was a tedious process, and was not included in our bid. However, he diligently and patiently helped preserve a true art piece from our house’s original construction.
Eamon totally took care of us and kept his sub contractors on the ball. Even after the project was done, if any minor details arose, he was always available. We cannot give enough praise and recommendation to him and his group of guys.
There are many construction companies here in the city. However, there are few like O Shaughnessy Construction.

I own a rental home in San Francisco which had a potentially serious structural issue along with numerous repair concerns. I called Eamon O’Shaughnessy who came over and assessed the structural damage and recommended a cost-​effective way to correct the problem. He then sent over a master carpenter (Tommy) and a handy man (Alex) who did a first-​rate job building support beams and installing them in the crawl space under the front stairs. They also went throughout the house fixing stuck windows, doors, broken kitchen cabinets ect.
Just as important, Eamon dropped by several times to supervise the work which was completed in two and half days at a reasonable cost.
Bottom line: Eamon is a very good at his job and understands a happy customer is the way to repeat business.
I would highly recommend O Shaughnessy Construction.

Eamon is the best contractor in the city. I feel so lucky to have found him. I was referred to him through friends and feel like I hit the jackpot. I don’t know anything about home reconstruction and he re-​did my entire condio. I am now able to rent it for the full mortgage and feel as though Eamon is to thank. Obviously I highly recommend this talented and honest contractor.

I am absolutely satisfied with the service. The entire kitchen and bathroom of my new home in San Francisco were remodelled — a project that requred a complete overhaul of the plumbing and electrical systems. I have absolutely no former experience with such dealings with hired contractors but heard many horror stories from family and friends. In my case however, I can say that from, Day One to the Final Day, Eamon was both extremely efficent and friendly. His group explained to me and my wife (in terms that even I can understand!) exactly what their plan was, how long it would take and how much it would cost. His group worked quickly and finished within their specified time. The finished product speaks volumes of their dedication to HIGH QUALITY work at a reasonable price. What was most impressive of how he and his group sucessfully troubleshooted through what proved to be a extremely complex job. They were about to cut time and cost without sacrificing the quality. The results were spectacular, surpassing my original concepts! He kept me informed and involved though the process at each step of the way. He thinks logically and sequentially. Eamon delivered speedy, untrusive and affordable service. His enthusiasm, positive attitude, integrity, and enormous creativity made the process extremely exciting for me.

We are lucky to know Eamon for a few years now and have always been impressed by his strong work ethic and dedication. His knowledge in construction is evident by his craftmanship and attention to detail. He is reliable, timely and thorough. Will definitely be hiring the O’Shaughnessy crew for our next job