GLC Construction

Erika C.

In a pandemic year, it seemed like everyone wanted to tackle their home improvement projects. We saw how back ordered home appliances were, and heard stories of how busy contractors were. We needed work done - flooring, lighting, painting, and other miscellaneous interior and exterior work - and we needed it done under a very short timeframe of a little over three weeks (!).

GLC Construction was recommended to us by Eric of MT Kitchen Cabinets and also by a friend who had a home remodel project done by GLC.

Luckily, Gilbert was able and willing to take on our project. He and his team really delivered and then some. We appreciated his honesty, empathy, insight, expertise, communication, and craftsmanship. Gilbert would keep us informed and point out things for us to consider that we never thought about, but never tried to upsell us or pressure us into upgrades or additions. In areas that were outside of Gilbert's expertise, he always quickly researched and consulted with professionals in those fields then got back to us with options or solutions.

The project was not perfect and there were hiccups along the way on both sides, but Gilbert overall went above and beyond to help us and we love how everything turned out. Other friends with experience in home remodeling are shocked the project scope was completed within our optimistic (read: almost unrealistic) schedule.

We definitely would work with GLC again for future projects, and would wholly recommend them.

Cincia H.

GLC was recommended to us by several friends who have worked with Gilbert and his team and all were extremely happy with their projects. From our initial meeting with Gilbert, we found him to be very personable, honest, open and very easy going. The bidding/proposal process was straight forward, detailed, fair and extremely easy. After meeting with Gil, I knew this was the contractor I could trust and wanted to work with, there was no need to meet with other contractors. In the end we were thoroughly happy, there were no hidden charges and we were delighted the project remained on budget.

The project included a complete kitchen remodel, master bath make-over, additional work in the family room, dining room and refinishing of hardwood floors. The subcontractors recommended by GLC - flooring, MTKC cabinetry and quartz were all equally quality contractors. Gil worked diligently with us to deliver the detailed finish work we hoped to achieve with the remodel -the work and the project exceeded expectations. We appreciated that GLC's entire team were very respectful of our needs, willing to address any concerns, patient and understanding of new changes -bottom line they wanted to make sure we were happy with the finished project. With occasional roadblocks, they was there to work with us to find a solution. The team went beyond the proposed scope of work with extra detail and finishing touches. Definitely Gilbert is a contractor you can trust to do a great job!

Thank you Gilbert and team! We would not hesitate to recommend or use GLC for any future projects.

Tiana L.

Gilbert and his crew have completed 2 projects at our home, and we cannot be any happier with their work! From the beginning, Gilbert is really upfront and transparent with our projects. He clearly explains what can and cannot be done with a project, and is very accommodating with your vision. We've had MANY other contractors come over for estimates, and they like to throw terminology around and make you feel uneasy. Not the case with Gilbert. He makes you feel like a member of his family, and the quality of his work shows. His crew is always very respectful with our home, and get the work done effectively but with care. His costs are not the cheapest, but we think it's worth it for the quality of work; yet they are competitive with other estimates. You never feel like you're being taken advantage of....and as we all know, an honest contractor is like an honest mechanic or dentist...you hold on to them! We highly recommend Gilbert and the GLC crew for any house project!

Yushi W.

Gilbert came to look at our kitchen and bathroom remodel project and told us he would get us a quote the following week. I've followed up with him many times via email and phone for weeks after and he never got back to me.

Grace C.

This review is LONG overdue but Gilbert and his team did a complete kitchen remodel for us along with some other small projects (removal of popcorn ceiling, etc.) Gilbert was upfront and very honest about his services and costs. He knows what he is doing and I completely trust him with his suggestions and opinions. He is also very responsive, which is very important during the construction process. It is VERY hard to find a contractor that knows what they are doing AND you can trust completely. Thanks Gilbert for all of your work! If we decide to have any additional construction needs, the first person we will call is Gilbert.

Brett C.

GLC did a full kitchen remodel for us that included a full demo, taking out walls, adding archways, moving windows, installing cabinets and new appliances. I am happy to say it came out great.

Given the scope of the project, I decided to go with a GC and interviewed several. Gilbert's bid was very competitive and his portfolio demonstrated some excellent past work. I actually had to talk him into taking the project because he was so busy at the time and I'm glad I did.

We hit one complication while taking out a wall and he came up with a clever solution that allowed us to maintain the aesthetics we were looking for while staying on budget.

Throughout the process and continuing still, Gilbert has been available to answer questions and provide guidance which is much appreciated.

I strongly recommend GLC as Gilbert, Heinz and the rest of the team did a great job.

C D.

My husband and I interviewed several contractors when we decided to remodel our home. We wanted to add a kitchen island and replace the old granite counter tops, we needed to add a bathroom to a guest bedroom, we wanted our master bath/bedroom remodeled and lastly, we had plans to remodel a hall bathroom. We also needed to remodel our laundry room.

GLC wasn't the lowest bid but after meeting with Gilbert it was clear to me that he was honest and hard working. We needed to have our guest bedroom bathrooms finished before our little one arrived as we were having several out of town guests staying with us. Gilbert reassured us that he would have them done. He didn't let us down. His crew worked long hours to get our project done before our guests arrived. Gilbert was very good about informing us on the status of the project as well as letting me know what I needed to order.

A remodel can be daunting but Gilbert and his crew made sure that everything ran smoothly and stayed within our budget. I am very thankful that we made the decision to go with Gilbert. The level of integrity and knowledge that he showed is hard to find these days. Thank you Gilbert, Jack and the rest of the crew. We love our home and it was a pleasure working with you.

Elizabeth C.

GLC Construction was referred to us through a co-worker of mine and we couldn't be happier with the end result of our project with GLC. Our master bathroom was in need of a complete remodel and Gilbert worked with us to stay within our budget. He provided a quote, we agreed to the price and signed the contract. We had a tight timeline to finish and Gilbert did everything he could to finish within the timeline. He kept us up to date on deliveries, inspections, and any issues that came up during the remodel. Gilbert was very communicative and professional.

We live in a small condo, so keeping other areas of our home clean and as dust free as possible during the remodel was very important. I was shocked at how clean Gilbert and his team worked. They used plastic curtains, protected floors, etc. in an effort to keep other spaces clean and it really helped out.

Most importantly, the final product was amazing! The workmanship of Gilbert and his team is fantastic. He has great attention to detail and the tile work in the shower and the bathroom floor was incredible. Gilbert listened to what we wanted and delivered a great end product.

I would recommend GLC Construction to anyone and will definitely use them for future projects!

karen y.

We found out about GLC Construction from our kitchen cabinet provider. I was initially hesitant because I'd never heard of him. But he was so responsive and demonstrated so much integrity during the initial project estimation phase that we took a chance. You see, we live in Los Altos, and it felt like everyone else felt like they could charge us more because we lived in a more uppity neighborhood. Gilbert's estimate was thoroughly documented and fair.

Gilbert & team remodeled the kitchen, 4 bathrooms, laundry room, and great room in our house in 2012 (taking down internal walls, etc) and did a WONDERFUL job. I am very picky about how the tiles are laid out -- I hone in on crooked tiles -- and you can tell that the level of craftsmanship on everything is high. He is super responsive, tech-savvy, honest, and has a good sense of what looks good/bad, what works well/bad. I have recommended him for projects with my brother, my parents, my coworkers, friends, etc. I will use him for subsequent projects (investment property, etc): there is no other contractor for me.

Almost two years later, we're still finding the little touches that Gilbert added, which we never (knew enough to) ask for, whether it's how conveniently the light switches control our vast indoor lighting or additional electrical outlets that he added just because he was working on that wall. This is why I came back in to add a (belated) Yelp recommendation. I thought I had already done so, but my husband discovered I hadn't.

I highly highly recommend Gilbert.

Carrie D.

We first heard of GLC Construction through our architect who had worked with him on a large challenging project and said his workmanship was high quality. I had narrowed my search down to five contractors, and then the top two. I researched both very thoroughly by calling and meeting with as many of their referrals as possible to check out their workmanship. They both seemed great. But when we got ready to sign the contract, it became clear that Gilbert was going to be better to work with and go the extra mile. He also was willing to work with us on the contract and payment schedule to meet our requirements and this was a big deal for us.

Just to give you an idea of the project size, our remodel consisted of adding 550 square feet to a 50 year old house. This included moving and enlarging the kitchen, expanding the family room to include a dining area, changing the old kitchen area into a study, expanding the entryway and remodeling two bathrooms. With a project this large, a lot of things happened that we never expected, but the best part of it all was having Gilbert on our side. Through all the issues, he was always calm and patient and guided us with honesty and openness. He also worked incredibly well with every subcontractor we hired, and every sub spoke very highly of his workmanship and him.

As the project moved along, we realized that one of the most important traits of Gilbert was how willing he was to work with us and make things happen. Also, his honesty and integrity often came out throughout the project. It was comforting to have someone looking out for our best interest. Gilbert made this project a wonderful experience and the most stressful parts were making decisions on paint colors, finishes, appliances & hardware, etc. - all things I had to get done. He also made it a point to learn my likes & dislikes, which was really helpful. I also found his crew and subs to be very polite, easy to work with and such a happy group of guys.

The project got completed in nine months, and although the original completion time was seven months, we were very happy because they did amazingly well considering all the changes we made. This remodel was such a positive experience for us and I am so glad we used Gilbert for our remodel. Our house looks amazing thanks to him.