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. 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
{Richard, Thank you for everything you did and for the extra hours you put in to make everything just right.
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Sue, Belvedere
{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.
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Kirstin, Sausalito
{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!
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John McCoy AIA, Sausalito
{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.
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Phillip, Belvedere
{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
{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.
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Kurt Grosser, Owner, Superior Roofing Solutions
{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!
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Lucia and Greg, Nicasio
{As we discussed last meeting, I think your expertise at this stage of the project would be incredibly helpful to help us balance quality, push on timelines, and staying on budget.
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Jorge, Ross
{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.
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Doug, Sausalito
{It was great having you…you saved us thousands of dollars!
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Linda, Sonoma County
{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
{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.
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Adnan, Mill Valley
{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
{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
{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.
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William, 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.
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Nicole, Larkspur
{Thank you for connecting us to Richard. Don’t think we could do this complicated project without his expertise and network of vendors!
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Lucia, Nicasio
{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.
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Michele, Tiburon
{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
{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
{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.
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Polsky Perlstein Architects, Larkspur
{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.
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Sara, Attorney executor for apartment buildings in San Rafael
{You did a great job in managing this project and Sue, she seems very pleased. The timing and various contractors, your experience shows.
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John Merten, Studio Green, San Rafael
{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.
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WCPM Client
{ 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.
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WCPM Client
{Richard thank you. As always, incredibly valuable feedback.
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Jorge, Kentfield
{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
{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.
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Steven, Belvedere
{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.
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Olga, San Francisco
{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
{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.
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Kirk, Mendocino
{Thank you very much for partnering with us and jumping in right away to get these projects going.
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HOA Board Member, Richmond
{"Even though there were some tricky moments overall, I really enjoyed working with you and I think you did a great job. The project turned out beautifully and I believe it only did because of the collaboration effort of the entire team. Again, my overall experience working with you and the final outcome of the project was great."
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Björn Steudte, Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors
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