Moreno Construction

We used Moreno Construction a couple of years ago for a bathroom remodel.  We found his price to be fair and we had an easy time communicating with Eloy. There were a couple of issues that came up and Eloy immediately addressed those issues to our satisfaction. Bathroom looks great. Two thumbs up for Moreno Construction. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Eloy and his crew are amazing. I unfortunately made the mistake of hiring the wrong contractor for a remodeling job, we parted ways but I was left with work that was incomplete and some of which was done incorrectly. I didn't know what to do, so I yelped contractors on the Peninsula and came across Moreno Construction.  I called Eloy, we chatted about my remodeling project and he was at my house the following day. From the get go I was impressed with his level of knowledge, thoroughness and honesty.  I'm extremely detailed oriented, ask tons of questions and Eloy was patient with me as he answered all my question, pointed out everything that needed to be done, how long it would take and he had a quote ready for me the next day.  Eloy is a very busy, but he was empathetic about my situation and said he would make some time in his schedule to help me out. Three days later he was at my house with 6 of his guys. I was amazed with the amount and quality of work they were able to get done in such a short period of time.  He and his crew take great pride in their work and have made construction into an art form.  From now on Moreno Construction is the only contractor I will consider when it comes to any remodeling job at my home.For some reason my post above was misplaced so I'm posting it again. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

EJ just finished a few woodworking projects for us and they turned out great. Every time I walk downstairs and see our revamped kitchen island, I'm thrilled. Our new bathroom shelves look great. And our huge fir worktable is now the perfect size. If you have woodworking projects you've been procrastinating on, call EJ! He's a pleasure to work with and takes pride in his craft. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We used Moreno to handle some work for our TIC to meet requirements for condo conversion.  Given the relative simplicity of the work (as opposed to all the major renovations that are taking place in SF), we struggled to get a multiple bids from contractors. Eloy and team were very responsive and treated us as if we were their best client.  Beyond the solid work, excellent contacts within DPW, competitive bid, and timeliness and responsiveness, there was an element of human decency that extended beyond their work.  As an example, my elderly parents were carrying some packages up a flight a stairs and one of his guys stopped his work to help them.I would strongly recommend Moreno and team to handle any job you might have. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Is there a higher rating than 5 stars?  If there was, I would certainly give that to Moreno Construction.I bought a 1925 house in San Francisco that needed a kitchen refresh, a completely new bathroom, the garage opening widened, along with having the entire interior painted, upstairs hardwood floors refinished, and a myriad of other repair/maintenance projects that needed to be taken care of.  My interior decorator introduced me to Eloy for the work.  His bid was detailed and very fair, and he came highly recommended by her so I felt very comfortable awarding him the projects.Eloy, Eloy Jr, Melvin, Jesus, and the rest of the crew moved mountains for me.  I gave them only about 5 weeks to get things done before I had to move into the house.  Eloy said he could tackle everything except the bathroom remodel before I moved in, and would be able to do that about 6 weeks later.  He delivered. They worked until 6 or 7pm every day, and several weekends to make sure I could comfortably move in.  And also as promised, they came back a little over a month later to do the bathroom remodel.  All the work was permitted, and came out beautifully.I am a single woman, and I was treated fairly and with absolute respect.  They have taken incredible care of me and the house.  They called all their clients after the last big rain storm to make sure everyone was OK and didn't need any emergency repairs.  Not because they were looking to drum up work  (they are in demand as it is), but to make sure their long-standing clients were taken care of first.  And when I have had an emergency (always unrelated to their work, just old house issues cropping up), someone has come out either the same day or within a day.  This is the 3rd home remodel I've taken on, and Moreno Construction is by far the best contractor I've worked with.  I can recommend them without hesitation or reservation. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Moreno construction is the best. My project was not very long, some repair to my deck and the adjacent siding, but they did it quick and it looks like new. I had another contractor out and he spent the whole time trying to sell me on residing the entire house and replacing the deck.  Eloy gave me a fair price to fix what needed fixing only and it looks great! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I was referred to Moreno Construction by a long time friend. I was up against a deadline to get permits from the city to legalize construction that was done by the previous owners. Anyone that has been through a process similar to this knows how stressful it can be while everyone is giving you the runaround. Well Eloy really saved me a piece of my sanity and he took care of everything especially dealing with the inspectors. I actually wish I talked to him first because it would have saved me a lot more money, time, and most importantly a piece of mind. He was knowledgeable, professional, and easily accessible. You can trust that he will do a good job and will always follow up to make sure all the ducks are lined up in the right place. His team is just as professional and friendly. He is such a hard worker as he put in long hours even during the holidays. I plan to continue hiring the Moreno Construction team for future renovations and would highly recommend him to everyone else looking for a great contractor. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Eloy Jr. did a great job.  I hired Moreno construction to install wood paneling on a couple of walls and then install shelving on the panels.  The job required removing the dry wall and installing additional studs before closing the drywall and completing the installation.  The end result looks great and demonstrates Eloy's artistic eye.  All in all the team was professional, courteous and punctual.  I would definitely recommend Moreno construction. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We contacted several companies when looking for contractors to help build a walk-in closet from a basement room in the house. Moreno Construction was the most professional, prompt and knowledgeable. They were very efficient while producing a high-quality product, offered a lot of recommendations and suggestions on various ways to reach our objectives and they even did a few extra things not related to the main project to help us out. They were great to work with and we will be using them soon for our bathroom remodel.  Thank you Moreno Construction!!!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

A couple of months ago I started looking into contractors for our bathroom remodel. After interviewing a couple of contractors, we decided to go with Moreno Construction. Eloy Jr. is professional, friendly and easy to work with. He provided us with a detailed and fair proposal.  When we accepted, Eloy Jr. explained the whole reno process and he suggested vendors we could use for our bathroom supplies which was helpful.  When the crew came to demolish the bathroom, they were polite, friendly and cleaned up after themselves. Armando was great at seeing the project through with Eloy Jr. explaining his next steps for the bathroom. We had to order some extra supplies as the reno went along, however, they completed our bathroom in the expected time and fulfilled all of our requests. My husband and I are very pleased with our bathroom!  We love it!  Thank you Moreno Construction, especially Eloy Jr. and Armando for the beautiful remodel!We will definitely hire Moreno Construction for our future home improvement projects. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We hired Moreno Construction to completely renovate our kitchen, including demolishing a couple of walls.  We tried to get bids from many different contractors since it was a major project for us, but had poor luck with many, who either provided no detail, refused to provide detail unless we signed a contract, never got back to us, or wanted to shape the project to suit their desires instead of ours.  I have no idea why so many contractors think they can run a business this way, but that's another story.In contrast, Eloy Jr worked with us over the course of a few weeks and gave us a fairly detailed proposal (but not enough detail, see the con below) without any pressure to sign anything.  He was available to answer our questions and came by our house a few times that were convenient for us to discuss things.  We selected them based on their ability and willingness to communicate openly and the fact that their quote was competitive and close to our budget.  They also had good reviews on Yelp and their references spoke highly of them.Once we signed the contract, they started right away and things generally moved pretty quickly, with a few notable and avoidable exceptions.  They finished pretty close to their expected completion date and stayed on budget.  Once the project was over, there were a few additional items that needed correcting, and they did come back to address them, standing behind their work.  It wasn't all sunshine and roses like the other reviews though.  Here are some pros and cons as I see them.Pros:1. The crew was professional and polite and was good at cleaning up the mess.2. They were efficient and punctual and even worked on some weekends to accommodate our schedule.3. They finished within a week of the promised end date and with only a small cost overrun (noted below in the cons).  Based on other kitchen renovation stories, this is unusual.4. They handled all communications with the cabinet maker and replaced multiple door fronts until we were satisfied with the result.5. The quality of the end product is pretty good.  6. They handled all town inspections and permitting at no additional upcharge (unlike other contractors who charged extra or required you to get the permit).7. They resanded and put a final coat on the wood floor a few times without complaining until we were satisfied with the quality of the work (which was admittedly not that great the first couple times).8. Both Eloy and Eloy Jr are very friendly and nice to work with.  You never got the feeling they were trying to charge you extra or do work you didn't want.Cons:1. Communication deteriorated after the project started.  While they had the major items covered, we had to keep track of little details so they didn't get lost in the cracks.  We had to have multiple project meetings to go over things and I rarely saw anyone with a notebook.  As a result, I had to remind them several times of the same thing.  Everything ultimately got done, but prepare to be a backup project manager.  For example, we did a lot of leg work on the granite slabs except for the final ordering (which was included in the contract), and in the end, the wrong granite was delivered to the fabricator anyway.  If we hadn't requested to see it before it was fabricated, we would have had the wrong countertop.  Another example is light placement - it took us to notice (early on thankfully) that one of the fixtures was probably going to end up pointing directly on top of the fridge door instead of in front of it. 2. Contract specificity could have been better.  For example, the contract didn't specify where light switches would go and what they would do.  Instead, we had a brief discussion in the middle of the project with Eloy Sr one morning while trying to rush out the door to go to work.  In the end, there was a misunderstanding and a couple switches got put in locations that we didn't want.  Because the final electrical isn't connected until the end, you may not knot what switch controls what until its too late.  They fixed one for free but charged us $275 to fix the other.  This could all have been avoided with more specificity in the contract.  Light switch operations may seem like a minor detail on an entire kitchen renovation, but you'll be living with those choices for a long time, so better to get them right at the beginning.  This applies to any and all of the smallest details (e.g. is the drywall going to be smooth or textured? ) -- get them down as specific as possible in writing in the beginning even if it seems to take forever.  This will save you arguing at the end of the project.  Make drawings and make copies and make sure everyone agrees.I realize that lack of specificity is partially our fault and we will do better next time, but before signing Eloy insisted they would take care of any details to make us happy. To a certain degree they did, but not entirely.  Better to just get it all down.  Lesson learned. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Buying and renovating a home can be very stressful.  This review is overdue, but I felt like I needed the time to make a more objective evaluation of our home remodeling experience.  My wife and I worked with Moreno Construction on our newly purchased home last year.  We called up several contractors based on yelp reviews.  Eloy was very responsive and amenable to the ideas we had about remodeling our 2 bathrooms, updating electrical/light fixtures, and various carpentry projects around the house.  He was very detailed with his competitive quotes and also flexible when it came down to modifying things we had previously talked about.  I personally liked how he was a good listener and was earnest about correcting any issues that arose along the way.  His crew was friendly, courteous, and conscientious.  It's been about 8 months since we moved in and my wife continues to gush about how much she loves her house.  At the end of the day, isn't that what really matters? More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Eloy's team are amazing and caring, they did a great job at my place.Highly recommend !!

Reviewed on Yelp

Looking for a Licensed Contractor is one of the hardest steps about starting your project. If you get this first step wrong, then everything else is a nightmare! We've all heard about Contractors that don't know what they are doing, go over budget, ignore your calls..or you yourself know someone who's had a bad experience.   Looking for a Licensed Contractor that knows what he is doing like Eloy and his team - that's like finding a needle in a haystack!I was referred to Eloy from one of my friend's who is an Interior Designer who had personally used him a few times on her projects. With that being said, I called Eloy up, and left him a message - he called me back within a day. He came over to look at our sad master bathroom which when we bought our place, had been done by a decorator and issues were showing. We hadn't used our shower for about 2 years because we were afraid of wood rot and other issues under our shower pan. Grout was falling off like no one's business - bad sign because you have no idea if its cosmetic or worse. Our glass shower door was crooked and looked like someone had too much fun with a glue gun. Our cabinets were slightly crooked, toilet needed an upgrade, and there was a really odd overhang beam with trim on our ceiling...can't explain it really and not sure what the Decorator was thinking. Overall...not good.Eloy gave us a very fair bid compared to a few other Contractors that we met. What I appreciated most was a detailed bid from him. Some Contractors come in and just throw you a number and don't break it down on paper for you to review. Other's come in and throw numbers you want to hear, but know are too low for a decent job. In the end, we decided to work with Eloy after he came over a 2nd time to answer a few more questions. Plus with my friend's own experience...I felt good about our decision. Eloy even accommodated our tight schedule with our baby due soon.  He and his team completed our project within less than 3 weeks! His crew was always professional, polite, and respectful. They came on time in the morning with a smile and really started setting up before they even started on our bathroom by prepping their walkway with covered drop cloths to protect our bamboo floors. Since our bathroom is on the 2nd floor, they taped down drop cloths everyday before they started and removed them when they left. They vacuumed along the way while doing demolition and installation and they wiped down my floors before they went home. During demolition they were even thoughtful to tape plastic everywhere to protect our other rooms and closets to minimize dust and debris. Our ceilings are very high in our master bedroom and they taped this long plastic cover from the top to the bottom. Our room was really pretty clean for going through demo in our bathroom. When I swiffered afterwards, I picked up less than 10% of debris! So amazing!  Overall, I would definitely work with Eloy again. His team was professional, efficient, knowledgeable, polite, respectful, and their workmanship was great! We have another bathroom which we'd like to upgrade in a year or two, and I will call Moreno Construction again.Thanks for such a great and easy experience! I will be referring him to my friends and clients for sure. Now to go and take a fabulous shower! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We initially started looking for a contractor in August.  After a few bids and too many uninterested contractors, I went to Yelp to see what I could find.  Lucky for me, I found Moreno Construction.  We weren't just doing the run of the mill face lift/remodel.  We had big plans and were looking for someone who was eager to help them to come to fruition.We sat down with Eloy and went over our initial concerns, ideas, budget, etc.   He drew up the bid based on what we talked about and got it back to us in just a few days.  His bid was right in line with what we had planned on spending but also gave us a little wiggle room in case he ran into any major problems once he tore up a 50+ year old house.  We had a really good feeling about working with Eloy and knew immediately that we wanted to hire him for the job.  We decided to start our renovation after the holidays so about a month before the project began, Eloy came over with his crew to take final measurements, go over the plans and layout, and address any of our concerns.  He and his crew are extremely professional.  They work efficiently and when they say the job will be done on time-they mean it!  And best of all, I went home to a clean house every day throughout our 5 week renovation.  The job was done on time, within budget and came out better than I could have ever imagined.  It really doesn't get much better than that!We are so pleased with Eloy's work , his crew and his attention to detail.  We look forward to working with him again on future projects. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We worked with Moreno Construction for over two months in a home remodel project: kitchen, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, plumbing, electrical and interior upgrade. We had met with other contractors prior to hiring Moreno Construction and felt that they would best serve our needs for such large undertaking. We were not disappointed! They are professional, easy to work with, and guided us through the process. They gave us references and had put us in touch with vendors (some we used, some not). They take pride in their work and it shows in their craftsmanship. Highly recommended. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This is my first yelp review but I felt that I needed to share. I started getting estimates for our kitchen remodel in June I was not comfortable with the bids I was recieving back they were all so vague and lacked many details, I felt there could be unexpected hidden costs. Eloy Moreno came out to our home we went over a number of options for our kitchen it is a small kitchen and we wanted to utilize all the space. He took measurements went on the roof  and into the basement looking at the pre existing structure, pipes and vents, etc. Eloy promised me a estimate  and I had  a very detailed estimate hand delivered to me in a few days. The estimate had all the cost broken down  Demomolition, Electrical, Plumbing,  etc. it was very easy to understand the cost  of the materials and labor. Moreno construction started our kitchen demo on August 8th.  I guess you would say this is the messiest part of any remodel but these guys rocked it.They are so clean the rest of the house was not effected by the dirt and dust. Everyday before they left everything was neat and tidy inside and outside the house. They replaced three windows so they were working outside too. I recieved many comments from my neighbors on how polite the crew was and how they left the work site so neat. Demo complete electical upgrade done, new windows in and now the fun stuff! The stone floor, new  custom cabinets, granite counters, new appliances, backsplash, under counter lighting all in and so beautifully installed! There finish work is outstanding our home was built in the 30's so molding and flooring transitions needed to match the original and they did a great job. The remodel went very smoothly. No one can believe it is the same kitchen!  Eloy and Eloy Jr. with Moreno Construction did an amazing job. Our job was finished on time and on budget!! It doesn't  get any better then that.  We highly recommend the Moreno Contruction Crew.Thanks guys! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Eloy and his crew did a full remodel of our home.  It was a major job that took about a year in total to complete and we have nothing but great things to say about Eloy and his crew!  They held our hands when we needed it and were patient in explaining options, getting over hurdles, etc.  We love our new home!They are trustworthy, honest, efficient and hard-working.  I'm glad our first experience (and hopefully last!) was with such a dependable group.  I would definitely recommend (and already have) Moreno to friends and family.  We continue to call on them for smaller issues and they are one of the few people that have full access to our home. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Eloy and his team just finished our bathroom remodel. They were honest, professional, communicative, tidy, and patient - worked until everything was perfect. We've had nightmarish experiences with contractors before so were glad to use Moreno Construction for this project. Look forward to working with them again in the future. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We're extremely happy that we picked Eloy for our first remodeling project! He gave us a very reasonable quote and his team completed the work very efficiently and successfully. Moreno Construction re-wired our entire home and replaced plumbing throughout, as well as replacing the wood in our deck and some aesthetic work inside the house. We couldn't be more pleased with the results, and we were so impressed by how quickly the work was done!We look forward to working with Eloy again on future projects! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

After reviewing five bids, I hired Eloy to paint my house and repair some dry-rot.  In a nutshell, Eloy and his crew are honest, respectful and deliver quality work.  It is clear that a customer for life is more important to Eloy than making a quick buck.He'll be my first call when it's time for our next home improvement project. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Eloy and his crew did an amazing job on our apartment, doing a full remodel of our kitchen and bathroom.  He knows how to do everything to code and how to deal with inspections in the city.  His team is VERY clean and made the process of dealing with a remodel in our home completely live-able.  Also he was very good at walking us, new home owners and 1st time remodelers through the process and was patient with our need for constant updates. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Wow!!!!! Eloy and his crew just finished a rebuild for us in El Granada. They exceededour expectations. Professional, Hardworking and Very Tidy. Would I use them again?DEFINITELY....Thanks Guys...you're AWESOME More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I've just had the pleasure of having Moreno construction rebuilding my entire outside staircase, wall, and side of house. What a pleasure to work with a person of their word, and integrity, and I might add EXCELLENT workmanship, and a very,very competent crew . i will definitely use them in the future. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Eloy and his crew at Moreno Construction have done a major flat remodel for me in San Francisco.  I couldn't be more pleased with the addition of new view windows, skylights, a second Master bath and additional closet area, outdoor decking, and a complete update of the kitchen with cesarstone countertops.  In conjunction with the complete updating of the space, Eloy and his crew were able to maintain the integrity of the crown molding, curved ceilings, and decorative archway which make the 1920's building so unique.  I am particularly pleased with the purposeful attention to detail, easy communication, and adaptability/responsiveness to my own conflicting decorative opinions.  Eloy's remodeling contract was clear and concise, with specific progress financial statements and all materials receipts accounted for.  This construction company is very transparent as to all costs and goes above and beyond attending to customer satisfaction.In addition to the remodel, I also contracted with Eloy and Moreno Construction to attend to a major plumbing problem for the entire 3 flat building.  This plumbing problem was not related to the remodel, but required a complete replacement of the building's major sewage lines, including identification (with internal camera review) of disintegrating pipes from sub-basement, to garage drain, and to the street.  This project required removal of cement in the basement and identification of extensive dry rot necessitating replacement of  3 large wooden joists responsible for the weight bearing of the vehicles garaged above the sub basement.  This job has been done to my complete satisfaction and in a timely manner.I highly recommend Moreno Construction for all building needs.Carol S. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Working with Eloy Moreno and his team on a kitchen upgrade has been a very positive experience.  He showed up when he said he would, worked very efficiently and I am thrilled with the new quartz countertops and appliances.  Am looking around for other jobs that need doing in my small condo.  New flooring perhaps?In any case, I would recommend him highly to neighbors and friends. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I just recently completed my third job with Eloy Moreno and his team. They did a great job and I will continue working with them in the future. I almost hate to tell friends about them, because I'm afraid they will get too busy to do my jobs in the future. They are really good. Moreno Construction treated my projects with professionalism and got the project done on time and done correctly.They are also great with being on time with appointments and following through with what they say they will do when they say they will do it.I highly recommend them. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I've been a loyal customer of Moreno Construction for almost 20 years.  I've bought and sold a number of multi-unit buildings in San Francisco, and I always turn to MC to remodel them.  He's honest, hard working and always does a quality job.  His crews are nice people, always clean up after themselves, and never leave a mess.  We always pass inspection, and the jobs are finished on time.Eloy & crew have done every phase of the work I've needed, whether its roof replacement, system upgrades, new foundations, paint, refinish floors, etc.  I'm always confident that they will do what's needed, on time, and on budget.  MC is a key partner in all of my real estate projects, and will continue to be as long as I keep doing them.I can't recommend them more highly.  Yay for Eloy! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We have a two unit victorian in SF and hired Moreno Construction to address condo conversion requirements from the city, and remodel the kitchen and bathroom in both units. This included new central heating, plumbing, electrical, and a lot of finish work. We couldn't be happier with the results. Eloy and his crew are unbelievably professional and focused on making their clients happy. They are fair and friendly, and know how to work with inspectors and the building department in SF quickly and efficiently. The remodel looks really great - the quality of the work is high and Eloy had many suggestions along the way for affordable ways to source materials, appliances, etc. The project ran smoothly, which I completely attribute to their level of skill, experience, and great communication. I highly recommend them, and look forward to working together on future projects! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I was impressed by Eloy Moreno, owner of Moreno Construction. He is a very down to business kind of fellow. Easy to talk to to and to get a hold of when there is an issue or question. There are some contractors that say they will be at your house at a certain hour and then never show - Eloy is not one of them. His word is as good as gold! His team is excellent and the subsequent work is top notch.I would not hesitate to recommend him to any friends and family who needed a general contractor. I would hire him again without batting an eyelash.His prices are fair. He remodeled a bathroom and kitchen and an upstairs attic for us. it looks amazing! More...

Reviewed on Yelp