testimonials
Real People. Real Results.{We hired Richard as an Owner’s Construction Project Manager for a renovation/expansion project at our home in Tiburon in Marin County that was rapidly spinning out of control. He definitely saved the house. He also probably saved the marriage.
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Kathryn, Tiburon
{Richard, Thank you for everything you did and for the extra hours you put in to make everything just right.
5
Sue, Belvedere
{Having you involved has been incredibly helpful, and I just wanted to let you know how grateful we are for your help in getting this project back on track.
5
Nicole, Larkspur
{Thank you for the referral to Richard Wodehouse to help with our apartments in Tiburon. He was superb to work with, very fair, and his team of workers is excellent. This ended up being a very complicated project that Richard helped navigate using his contacts at the Town of Tiburon and deep construction expertise. Thank you again.
5
Roseann, Tiburon
{Thank you for connecting us to Richard. Don’t think we could do this complicated project without his expertise and network of vendors!
5
Lucia, Nicasio
{The directions, wisdom and know-how you’ve provided has already financially saved us well beyond your “added expense,” so I sure hope you are good to stay aboard the ship.
5
Kirk, Mendocino
{It’s always nice to work with Richard! Not only does he expect high standards but his decision process as the job goes on is very rare and helpful. I find that his clients are extremely satisfied and truly feel that everything is done right.
5
Kurt Grosser, Owner, Superior Roofing Solutions
{We hired Richard as our Construction Manager as part of a highly complex ADU build and a full renovation of our main house. Richard has been our eyes and ears on this project and has offered valuable advice. He has supported the GC during the project and introduced us to valuable sub-contractors when the original subs fell through. Richard has also played a critical role in alerting us to budget changes and developed a Gantt chart to help keep the various parties on track. Richard has been an exceptional partner during our journey. We are grateful to have him as part of the project team.
5
Adnan, Mill Valley
{Richard, just want to say how appreciative we are with you as our project manager. I don’t know how we could have done it without you. We are benefiting from your years of experiences in the building industry. Thank you. We look forward to spending our first weekend at the house!
5
Lucia and Greg, Nicasio
{In response to a complex remodel situation regarding my home in Belvedere, I hired Richard to act as an Owner’s Project Manager to oversee the contractor. Ultimately, I asked Richard to take over the general contractors’s job. Not only did he work through the complexities of the construction, he actually improved the entire project. Doing construction work in Southern Marin can have numerous challenges, Richard was very effective in dealing with all of them.
5
William, Belvedere
{Richard was very helpful in terms of keeping us on schedule and saving us money during the builder selection and pre-construction process. Because of his breath of knowledge and his deep experience he always knew what questions to ask. In addition, he knew where to draw the line with contractors in terms of charges that were unwarranted or excessive. Finally, Richard allowed us to focus on our busy careers and still get a quality and cost effective design.
5
Doug, Sausalito
{ With Richard’s help and under his supervision we were able to hire a crew to finish framing and streamline the process of subcontracting for the interior work. Additionally, he gave us guidance on structural issues, framing, and waterproofing. Without doubt, Richard’s role in getting our project back on track can not be overstated. He even helped us to restore our faith in the profession.
5
WCPM Client
{We have worked with Richard on multiple projects. He is overseeing a substantial house remodel in Sonoma for us, acting as our owner’s representative in dealing with all contractors, architects, and other service providers. He has dramatically improved the quality of the project, reduced the cost, and given us great ideas about how to improve the project. Richard also got our new “old house” in Belvedere into move-in condition. He oversaw all inspections and enhancements, found the right people to do work at reasonable prices, and even did some of the work himself to get it right. He has become an important part of our lives!
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Hollie, Belvedere
{It was great having you…you saved us thousands of dollars!
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Linda, Sonoma County
{Richard was the general contractor for the renovation of our home in Belvedere. Richard did a fantastic job working with the quirks of the house; he was inventive in his solutions and you can see his craftsmanship everywhere in the final results. One of the most significant changes we ended up making — raising the ceilings in the kitchen — came directly from his suggestion. He was also a delight to work with; we were on a tight schedule but also kept tweaking our plans, and he handled it all with good cheer and responsiveness. We love how the house turned out, and we have Richard to thank for that.
5
Steven, Belvedere
{Your careful attention to my home allows me to give my full attention to all the meditation students as I am doing this entire 4 weeks. Therefore, you are serving these students just as am I, each of us in our own skill sets. It is a beautiful thought isn’t it. In Buddhism we call it either co-arising or interdependence, meaning everything and people are interconnected.
5
Phillip, Belvedere
{Your contribution has made my job (and life) a lot easier and positively impacted the project by keeping us moving forward in a timely fashion. The work you’ve been doing to get us this close to contractor selection has been key in allowing us any chance to meet our desired timeline. I agree with Doug’s statement that having you as an available consultant as we move forward could be advantageous to the project…. Again, thank you for all of your efforts!
5
John McCoy AIA, Sausalito
{You did a great job in managing this project and Sue, she seems very pleased. The timing and various contractors, your experience shows.
5
John Merten, Studio Green, San Rafael
{Polsky Perlstein Architects worked closely with Richard Wodehouse to construct substantial improvements to a home that involved transforming it into a beautiful contemporary residence. Richard was adept in providing the level of care necessary to ensure a beautiful finished product. We recommend Richard as a highly skilled project manager and problem-solver.
5
Polsky Perlstein Architects, Larkspur
{Unless you have years of expertise in construction, if you are going to build or re-model, I would strongly recommend that your first call be to Richard Wodehouse. As an owners representative, you have a friend in the construction industry.
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Lester, Sonoma
{Our architect recommended against hiring a construction manager saying we didn’t need it for “such a small project” (single family home renovation). Some time later, when we found ourselves almost a million dollars over our original budget, I called Richard again. If only we had him on board from the beginning, we would have realized that the budget was significantly underestimated and we could have changed course before the architectural plans were finalized. I regret not having Richard on the team from the beginning.
Richard then helped us transition to owner-builders and taught me a few things in the process. I now know what’s involved in waterproofing a shower pan and I can speak confidently about left-hand versus right-hand door swings. Having Richard on your project is like having insurance against things going wrong.
5
Kirstin, Sausalito
{We encountered serious issues with our GC who was overcharging and submitting illegal change orders on the big home remodel project in San Francisco. Luckily, we found Richard Wodehouse who brought his extensive expertise in the construction business and a spark of humor to this process. We ended up terminating our relationship with the GC in the middle of the framing stage when no other GC’s wanted to take responsibility for other contractor’s mistakes. However, with Richard’s help and under his supervision, we were able to hire a crew to finish framing and streamline the process of subcontracting for the interior work. Additionally, he gave us guidance on structural issues, framing, and waterproofing. Without doubt, Richard’s role in getting our project back on track cannot be overstated. He even helped us to restore our faith in the profession.
5
Olga, San Francisco
{Thanks so much for being here for us during this tumultuous time with our Sonoma construction project. I appreciate your level headed and fair minded approach to the situation.
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Ralph, Sonoma
{By the way, Jennifer and I have been delighted with your management of the project to date.
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Gordon, Tiburon
{As we wind down, I must say that it has been a pleasure to work with you. You are detailed and precise (as I am, for better or worse) and very efficient. I would be happy to serve as a reference.
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Scott, Belvedere
{As mentioned, I am very happy to have you on board to assist me through this construction process. My main goal is to have you confirm that the information I receive from the contractor is accurate and that the charges he presents to me are legitimate.
5
Sara, Attorney executor for apartment buildings in San Rafael
{We hired Richard as an Owner’s Construction Project Manager for a renovation/expansion project at our home in Tiburon in Marin County that was rapidly spinning out of control. You know that part in the movie, Pulp Fiction where John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson get in trouble, make a phone call and the ‘Wolf’ gets sent over to clean up the mess? For a home construction project, Richard is the Wolf.
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James, Tiburon
{He created a platform for clear and continuous communication, a process based on best practices for repairing the contractors errors and then used his resources/relationships to get the correct people on site to resolve the issues. Keep in mind, this was during a time when most tradespeople were in incredibly high demand.
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Collin, Ross
{You have been invaluable! Thank you. We are grateful for all your work. We have appreciated every bit of your knowledge. The meeting yesterday was fantastic!
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Kristen, Mill Valley
{Richard project managed along with Jennifer the construction of a new contemporary home on a steep slope in Tiburon. “By the way, Jennifer and I have been delighted with your management of the project to date”
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Gordon and Jennifer, Tiburon
{When I was unable to make any progress with a difficult contractor during a large project, Richard was a strong mediator who created a new communication channel and an agreeable plan to move forward. His construction expertise also challenged incorrect assumptions by the contractor, which resulted in a job that was completed to code and high industry standards. I wish that I knew Richard at the beginning of the project, as I would have avoided the issues and stress that he had to address at the end.
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Kristine, Sonoma
{My husband and I both feel we owe Richard a deserving review for all that he’s done to help us with our home renovation project. Richard, in his very calm and systematic way, asked us to trust him which we agreed. We are in a much happier place now and would have NEVER gotten to this point had we not hired Richard.
5
WCPM Client
{We hired Richard as an Owner’s Construction Project Manager for a major renovation of our newly purchased home in Marin County. In order to get the job done in the six-week period we gave him, he also acted as the General Contractor. Richard performed all the work exceptionally well, on time, and under budget, allowing us to move into our beautiful home on the initially agreed upon date.
5
Michele, Tiburon
{Thank you very much for partnering with us and jumping in right away to get these projects going.
5
HOA Board Member, Richmond
{Richard thank you. As always, incredibly valuable feedback.
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Jorge, Kentfield
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