Conrado - Home Builders

I cannot recommend Conrado as a GC. A picture is worth a thousand words so I feel the best thing is to attach some photos of the quality of work Conrado attempted to convince us was acceptable for a multi million dollar, down-to-the-studs remodel. What separates a "luxury home builder" from the average or basic GC is the attention to detail and care. The work done by Conrado was primitive and this was especially apparent compared to work done by another contractor that repaired some of Conrado's work. The photos are of areas that were considered "completed/move in ready". The carpentry work is what led to doors not closing properly. The flashing paper was exposed in several areas and the stucco was cracking on a brand new stucco job. There were other errors that we, the homeowners, discovered during the process that were ignored by Conrado and also some discovered by the structural engineer that were also ignored by Conrado. Such a shame to have had this experience as we were very patient/understanding when the issues first started becoming apparent but surprised that Conrado would try to argue with us to accept the lower level of workmanship quality. While the Conrado team will attempt to explain these issues away, this was the reality of my experience and these are actual photos from the project.

Our construction journey has been long and involved - complicated by covid, the economy and all of the standard ups and downs of remodeling a dated, flawed property into what we knew could be our dream home. Thankfully, the Conrado team has been along on this ride from the very beginning. Any remodel or construction is a journey riddled with highs and lows but I’ll say this much - our faith and trust in Conrado is such, that upon completion of the remodel of the main house, we didn’t hesitate to engage them regarding our next endeavor for the property. This next project will be no smaller - ADU, adding two more decks, a completely custom outdoor kitchen, newly constructed pool and surrounding area, orchard, as well as complete relandscaping of the property, with repaving, regrading and drainage. We have huge confidence in our team - they’re true professionals with impeccable attention to detail and depth of knowledge in their field. Their response time and ability to problem solve has been a huge help in getting the ball rolling and hopefully we'll break ground on construction come the new year. We cannot wait to see plans blossom into fruition - when all is said and done, it’ll be nothing short of a dream. I’ll mention one thing more - the ‘Home Care’ service has been incredible. Annette, our Home Care manager, is an absolute life-saver. They help with maintenance, repairs and amendments, it’s a huge relief knowing that were something to need attention, Conrado maintains a great relationship with subs, who are able to help promptly no matter the issue at hand.

Unable to meet any schedule or budget. We find ourselves 3 years into construction. We are still not in our house, more than a year after promised. On the budget side they have no control of costs their invoicing is disorganized with costs from over a year ago suddenly appearing.

Conrado Home Builders completed a challenging and complex partial remodel of our home including a total kitchen re-do, HVAC, flooring, 2 bathrooms, laundry rooms, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and outdoor kitchen. Conrado did a spectacular job with excellent planning and project management, fantastic subs, extraordinary quality and followup. The project also involved some structural engineering. The Conrado ecosystem is invaluable. Completed on time, despite the inevitable unforeseen difficulties remodeling a 30 year old home. We are thrilled with the result. They are the best.

Conrado Home Builders (CHB) built our dream home! We moved in to the house 5/17. The project was technical and a challenge in many ways. The skill CHB brought to the table was impressive. All facets of the company touch points were felt by my husband & I: CEO, AR, Design, and on a daily basis on-site Project Management. We had several other builders assess the project and we chose CHB for several high level reasons: 1). Quality Quality Quality 2). Proven processes for tracking a complex project 3). People / they're folks are good at what they do 4). Quality again / the outcome is an immediate classic home we love I'd recommend CHB to anyone with a serious intent on building a special home...

Conrado has a professional team. They are detailed oriented. They are very customer oriented. They do a great job for you!

The Conrado Company continually performed at the highest level as general contractors for us on a tremendously challenging and extensive Atherton home reconstruction project. Having worked with Conrado closely for over two years, we recommend them without hesitation. Indeed, we are continuing to use the Conrado team for long term home maintenance. If we undertook another project, no matter how difficult or unique, we would turn to Conrado in a heartbeat. Challenging Project. Our project involved a complete overhaul of a large two-story historical home that was stripped to the studs, entirely redesigned, reconfigured, and significantly expanded. It also involved new construction of a sizeable stone-covered garden studio/pool house, swimming pool, redesigned driveways, pathways, parking areas, new foundation and new structural support. Among many challenges, the antiquated foundation required a total replacement, by jacking up the house; and the basement was expanded. The result was a completely transformed Federal style house: unique cabinetry and ornamentation; beautiful use of light, vaulted ceilings, and rustic materials; custom millwork, stonework, brickwork, paneling, extensive moldings and arches; historic detailing; and state of the art infrastructure. Conrado Culture. Clearly Paul Conrado has created a culture of excellence, professionalism, courtesy, and integrity. With construction supervisors in a trailer onsite – and weekly construction meetings with the Conrado team -- we saw them “up close” dealing with the inevitable twists and turns in translating the architect’s imaginative design and our own vision into a beautifully constructed reality. Conrado’s supervisors and budget monitors were meticulous, ingenious, and efficient in solving problems of all sorts. They were uniformly transparent, thorough, responsive, practical, creative, and highly skilled. Selecting and Managing Subcontractors. Conrado also chose subcontractors who were master craftsmen, responsive, and pleasant to deal with. When a couple subs did not measure up, Conrado made a change without missing a step. Conrado also provided an invaluable bridge between the architect’s vision and the subcontractors’ need for precise technical specifications for manufacture and installation. Financial Management. Throughout the process, Conrado’s “no surprises” financial modelling was clear, detailed, and accurate. They were flexible and creative in assisting us with “value engineering” where necessary to control or expand budget, helping us understand cost/design trade-offs in making a myriad of decisions. They kept us extremely well informed at every stage, and they were consistently open to our questions. In the end, Conrado produced a home with highest-level craftsmanship and aesthetics, wonderfully thoughtful and user-friendly systems and features, and a functional, intelligent and comfortable living environment. They were a great pleasure to deal with throughout the entire project.

While I was admittedly nervous going into the remodel as I planned to live in a walled-off room throughout, as we finish the process, I can not sing the praises of the Conrado Company highly enough. The entire team, from the top through every subcontractor was easy to work with, focused on the details, always ready to listen - and actually hear - my requests, perfectionist in execution, flexible and understanding about my budgetary "attention to detail" and most sincerely a wonderful group with whom to work. The remodel and particularly the process itself far exceeded my expectations. How many people can say that after a year-long process? Were there such a thing, this would be a six star review.

Conrado Home Builders built us a custom single story transitional home from the ground up. They are an extremely knowledgable company, skilled in managing complex projects, meeting deadlines & budgets, and working with "picky" customers which we were! Conrado's collaborative team approach of meeting consistently with homeowner, builder, architect, and interior designer is their differentiator and unquestionable key to success. We garnered the best ideas from everyone's experience, perspective and creativity. There is no other way to build a home. They are smart, organized, transparent, and flexible. No nightmare construction stories, no slip-shot workmanship, no short cuts, no flaky subs. We got the quality home we wanted, not just a house they wanted to build. They never flinched. Pride of workmanship paramount. Paul Conrado is a person of character who understands detail, quality, and customer service. We couldn't be happier with our dream home. It's truly a work of art that brings smiles to the faces of everyone who enters!

I hired Conrado Home Builders to remodel both the interior and the exterior landscaping for my home. As a busy professional, it was important to me to hire a firm that I trusted to guide me through the entire process; alert me to decisions that needed to be made regarding design decisions and budget. They treated me fairly. The project has just been completed and I can say that I enjoyed the transformation of the house into a home that I am going to enjoy entertaining friends and family.

The Conrado Company provides high quality service as a general contractor. Hired to manage a remodel of our residence. They partnered with our architects, engineers, designers, landscape designer etc., solicited bids, hired and paid subcontractors, provided detailed billings, and managed the project on site with dedicated supervisors during all phases of construction. The subcontractors they selected are of the highest quality in expertise, craftsmanship and materials. This project is truly custom in every detail. Much of this is directly attributable to The Conrado Company's long standing relationship with the selected subcontractors and suppliers. Our highest recommendation goes to The Conrado Company for their services in creating a beautiful customized home for us.

It is now about two years since the completion of our historic home remodel. To this day the friendship that developed over the course of planning and building our home remains strong. The Conrado Builders helped us navigate through all the many building and historic meetings at the City of Monte Sereno which is known for well... complexity. Throughout the building process the work was done flawlessly, completely filling all of our expectations . Two years later our plaster walls have no cracks and still look beautiful. the fine workmanship and attention to all the fine details and artistic elements are just what we had desired. We love our completely renovated home and just want to say thank you to Paul Conrado and everyone who is associated with this truly great company!!!!