Customer Reviews

We wanted to remodel our kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom in our Edwardian flat in San Francisco, We knew we needed design help as well as a contractor to do the work. On searching the internet we came across the site for Centoni Restoration. We were impressed by the portfolio, the glowing reviews by Gina's clients, and scheduled an interview with her. On meeting her at our flat we were further impressed by her ideas, description of her company's services, and her obvious love for the work as well as her pride in what she has accomplished. We decided to hire her and, boy, did we make the right decision. Gina does not tell your what to do but finds out what you want to do, discusses considerations you may have missed, makes suggestions on alternatives, and, in collaboration with you, formulates a design that is again open to discussion and changes. Over the years she has accumulated a store of knowledge of the best people to work with in terms of cabinets, lighting, countertops, tiles, flooring, and even plumbing fixtures. And she is with you every step of the way in making these decisions which are so important to the look of the finished product, again offering advice and suggestions. In short, she is also an accomplished interior designer. Gina was frequently on site during the construction phase and the work done by her team was top notch. During this entire process Gina was always available, promptly returning phone calls and more than happy to schedule a meeting to go over the project. She was a joy to work with. We couldn't be happier with the result and give her our highest recommendation.

We couldn’t be more pleased with our experience working with Centoni on our full flat renovation. Their professionalism throughout the entire project - from early design planning and budget scoping to all the small followup details - was outstanding. They made what would otherwise have been one of the most stressful six months of our life, actually manageable. Communication was proactive, timelines and costs were transparent and realistic, and the level of craftsmanship delivered was incredibly impressive.

I think what stood out the most was a feeling that this group genuinely wanted what was best for us - in all the back and forth that accompanies any project of this scale - it always felt like the Centoni team was our best advocate through the process. Listening, advising, and pushing for a level of excellence on our behalf.

We’ve already recommended Centoni to friends considering renovations without reservations. This team is very very very good at what they do.

We recently had the pleasure of working with Gina and her team at Centoni Restoration & Development on our full kitchen and bath renovation project. When we moved into our home we knew that we wanted to update these dated rooms. After experiencing a leak from the bathroom less than 6 months later, we decided to move forward with remodeling sooner than we’d expected to. We chose to work with Centoni because we felt that Gina understood and appreciated our goal of bringing modern functionality to these rooms while still respecting the design and architectural detail of our 110-year-old home’s original style.

We had never been through major remodeling projects like this before and felt overwhelmed with all the design and materials decisions to be made, but Gina was amazing at guiding us through the process. Gina’s communication is truly exceptional, and we always felt like we were in the loop on every aspect of the project. We had lots of questions throughout the process, and Gina was always available to provide answers or suggestions and to address any concerns that arose, as well as keeping us updated on next steps. Furthermore, given her extensive design experience, Gina was able to offer several suggestions for layout improvements or design ideas that we would not have thought of ourselves.

Gina and all her crew were professional, courteous, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with the results. We greatly appreciated the care that was taken to install protective material on surrounding floors and walls and to minimize the disruption as much as possible, as we continued to live and work in the house while both remodeling projects were ongoing.

From start to finish, Gina expertly oversaw and managed the design-build process. Gina and crew demonstrated impressive attention to detail and commitment to quality. Their craftsmanship was outstanding, and the finished project exceeded our expectations. Our kitchen and bathroom are now beautiful, functional spaces that perfectly complement the style of our home! We would highly recommend Gina and Team and would, without question, choose to work with her again in the future!

Centoni Restoration performed our home remodel which included a new open layout kitchen, powder room addition, bathroom remodel, and flooring/electrical work. We are genuinely so happy with the final results of our home but also throughout the whole process working with Gina and her team.

This was our first home renovation although we’ve worked with contractors on other projects before. What immediately stood out about Gina was her level of professionalism, responsive communication, knowledge of San Francisco homes, and patience with us. We were initially concerned that Centoni might be too expensive for us, but thankfully Gina was able to work within our budget. She knew where to push us to spend on design and quality and provided options on how to reduce costs. She also taught us a lot about our own home and encouraged ways to maintain our home’s character and the special aspects of a SF house that we come to appreciate even more.

As busy working professionals with limited free time, having Gina lead our project was worth the value and allowed us to enjoy the process. We had a single point of contact that we could trust and who also had the right connections and relationships for appliances, cabinetry, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and more. The trust continued even after our project was done where Gina continued to be responsive for any questions or issues. We will gladly recommend Centoni Restorations to others.

Our experience with Gina Centoni and her team at Centoni Restoration and Development was excellent, and we could not be happier with our completely remodeled kitchen and adjoining breakfast room. Our San Francisco house was built in 1947, and this was our first significant remodel project since buying the house in 2005. Our goal was to make the kitchen and breakfast area as beautiful as possible while maximizing space and functionality. At the same time, we wanted to ensure that the remodel complimented the home's original look, feel, and charm - no easy task given the size and shape of the original layout. From the get-go, Gina was professional and on task - we achieved our goal, and we're absolutely thrilled with the results.  

We worked closely with Gina on the design concept through the completion of the project. From start to finish, Gina was a pleasure to work with. Her overall approach is thoughtful and professional, and her style is highly communicative and consultative. We especially appreciated Gina's consistent and frequent updates and responsiveness to our questions and ideas throughout the project (trust me, we had lots of questions). Gina was a dedicated partner throughout the experience ensuring that our project was a success, and more importantly, that we were 100% satisfied with every aspect of the remodel. Gina's and her crew exceeded expectations.   

Along with having an impeccable design sensibility, Gina brings a wealth of San Francisco building experience and technical knowledge related to historical and contemporary construction techniques and materials. I absolutely recommend GIna for any remodel/construction project.

Finally, I have to give extra kudos to Gina's team of tradespeople (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, paint, etc.). They're a friendly crew who obviously love what they do. Rudy and the team are incredibly skilled and detail oriented, and they were a pleasure to see and chat with every day. The crew was very clean and thorough, and they took great care to keep the project as non-disruptive as possible.  

Huge thanks to Gina and her team!

We bought a duplex in DuBoce Triangle in 2021 that needed some work. This house was built in 1900, and we were interested in updating a bathroom and doing extensive amounts of backyard work. We looked for several months for a contractor, but was unsatisfied until we came across Centoni Restoration. Gina Centoni met with us personally and went over all of the options for a new master bathroom and quite a bit of backyard work including drainage. She was amazing in organizing all of these jobs. We never felt like she was upselling, but instead, she was very interested in restoring the home efficiently and economically. The bid was reasonable, and the work was done in a spectacular fashion, with excellent communication throughout. Her staff were incredibly clean in their work, and at the end, everything was put back into place, including the bedsheets! The final result exceeded our expectations. We are so happy that we are engaging Gina for future work already. In a world where it is so difficult to find the right contractor, Centoni Restoration is a gem. They receive our highest recommendation.

We have done 3 projects with Gina Centoni and her team and have been thrilled with their work in all 3 projects (apartment remodel, whole house remodel, deck addition). Gina is professional in every aspect of her work. She communicates clearly in all modalities and expertly facilitates communication with sub-contractors, vendors, engineers, and city officials. Through her professionalism and experience, Gina was able to reduce the stress associated with remodeling to a tolerable level (and even make the process fun). She provided us with both big and small design ideas and helped us think through our options. In our first remodel her idea to flip the floor plan of the flat ended up substantially improving our quality of life and increasing our resale value. She has vast knowledge about local architecture and design history and helped us source both period appropriate fixtures and modern pieces that integrated with existing design of the house. The Centoni team is highly skilled, professional and friendly. Their craftsmanship is unparalleled. We lived in the construction for 6 months and every night when the team left, the site was tidy and safe (even for our 3 small kids). Gina has high standards for her team, subcontractors and vendors, all of whom think highly of her. If we do a 4th project, it will be with Centoni!

Gina and team recently completed a full kitchen remodel for us and we love it. She has tremendous attention to detail, a great eye for design, and is extremely easy to work with. She was super communicative throughout the entire process and when certain components were delayed due to the pandemic (i.e. our oven, hardware, etc.) she helped us quickly find workarounds. Another bonus was that every member of her team who came through the house over the course of the project was friendly, respectful of the space, and cleaned everything up at the end of every day - and they also won over our overly protective dog along the way. We would definitely work with Gina again on any future project we have and highly recommend her to anybody looking to do any type of remodel.

My wife and I manage a 14 unit apartment complex in Cole Valley. As you can imagine that comes with varying levels of daily stress. The one constant we have, and the best marriage counseling we could ever go through, is when we work with the Centoni team. The minute they agree to take one of our projects, our stress level drops to zero, like someone has called The Wolf. Truly a great team to work with. Honest, fair, knowledgeable, craftsmen, artists. It’s hard to find all of those qualities these days.

Gina and her team did an amazing job on my 1890's Victorian. The project required an incredible amount of craftsmanship and attention to detail to keep this Victorian looking original. I couldn't be happier with the results and Gina was a pleasure to work with. She kept me updated and in the loop the entire time and I never felt as though I was missing something or had to follow up. This was the best experience I have had with a contractor to date. I would highly recommend her.

Gini and her team are true professionals. I’ve never had a better experience. They are knowledgeable, responsive and make excellent suggestions to keep the project within time and budget parameters. Gini has a great design sense, and is also able to make sure the project really reflects the client’s personality. I’m very pleased!

Centoni Restoration & Development helped us with a complete remodel of our bathroom-taking it from one full bath to two full baths, changes to our guest room, as well as some cosmetic work in our kitchen and other areas of the condo. We live in a 100+yr old home in Cole Valley that used to be a large single family home that has now been divided into 4 condo units.

We chose to work with Gina and her team because they are extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and they offer full-service work-we don't have the time or expertise to deal with or manage multiple different groups-designers, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors, city permitting, etc. and, with Gina, we we avoided that headache. From initial consultation, to drawing up plans, helping with interior design choices, managing all paperwork and city approvals, the list goes on--they do it all and they do it on time and on budget. --not to mention, we lived in our condo throughout the entire process--literal feet away from the construction--and  her team kept our place spotlessly clean. It was unbelievable how much care they took, even our neighbors in the building commented to us that they've never seen such a respectful, hard-working crew!

Gina and her team were available to us via email, text and phone 24/7, even on weekends. They were also available to meet in person at almost any time. Every time there was something more complicated or  when they had an idea of how to improve the project, they'd always ask to meet us in person so that they could show us all the details to ensure we were all on the same page. They were extremely transparent with timelines and various costs and they hit the initially quoted timeline EXACTLY. 

One of the biggest benefits of working with her, besides the ease, is that she and her team are very solution-oriented. Our bathroom remodel was extremely tricky due to the tight space, but she and her team took the time to produce a layout that considered every centimeter of the space in order to stay within code, while also keeping it from feeling too tight. We could not be more pleased with the outcome-the work is fantastic, it stays true to the original look of our condo, and we didn't have to sacrifice having a "normal" sized sink, tub, shower, etc. even though the space is small. Additionally, she and her team rebuilt a closet in our guest room to replace the one that we repurposed for bathroom space, and instead of us having to pay for all new molding and doors, etc. for the closet, they had the foresight to measure the new closet to be identical to the existing one, so we were able to repurpose everything for the new closet--there were many other thoughtful things like this that her team did throughout the process.

I could go on and on about how satisfied we were with our experience with Gina and her team. They truly made the process so easy, especially for two first-time home owners who have never undertaken a construction project. I highly recommend Gina and her team, I cannot imagine working with anyone else after this experience. They are consummate professionals, clearly experts at what they do, and always left us feeling like we were in good hands.

I recently worked with Gina and team on a remodel of my Edwardian flat in San Francisco and couldn't be happier with the result. The project included gutting the kitchen, opening up a wall that separated it from the living room, and converting an adjoining unfinished laundry room into a more usable space. We also painted other parts of the flat that needed some TLC.

From the design kickoff through the final walk through, Gina was accessible, patient, and very communicative while her onsite team was incredibly meticulous and courteous. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship is top notch and the end product definitely reflects that.

I'd hire them again in a heartbeat!

Gina helped us with a bathroom renovation in a circa 1900 Victorian in SF. She and her team are true professionals. She was right on budget and timeline. She was willing to help with as much or as little design work as needed. She took great care to minimize dust and impact to the other living areas of the house. I would definitely recommend her to any friend!

I have worked with Gina and her crew on numerous jobs now. That in itself speaks volumes. She has a trustworthy and caring crew that completes jobs in a timely manner, with impeccable workmanship. I plan on hiring Centoni for future projects!

I highly recommend Centoni Restoration & Development. We used them to add a bathroom, attic storage access, and central heat. The results were flawless and on budget! Gina and her team were professional, responsive, and communicative. We always knew what was happening and what decisions needed to be made. I especially appreciated how available and transparent Gina was throughout the process and how respectful her entire team was of our home (which we still lived in during construction). I would hire Centoni Restoration & Development for future projects.

We worked with Gina and her team on our full-scale renovation on our San Francisco Edwardian flat.  Our project spanned from March 2018 - October 2018 (we moved back in early November) and included adding on 400+ square feet of living space by converting our unfinished basement storage area to a master suite, a full kitchen remodel, multiple bathroom remodels, building functional closets, creating a laundry room, performing vital structural work, and many other things I'm probably forgetting.  Gina even proposed reversing the lay-out of the flat to move the living room to the back of the house.  We were initially resistant because it was such a radical change in our minds.  But, we are SO glad that we took her advice on this decision and this advice really demonstrated Gina's keen design expertise. 

During the design process, Gina worked closely with us to understand our vision for the project and helped develop an amazing layout that is much more functional and also looks beautiful. Our one key design principle was that we wanted to keep all of the amazing details of our Edwardian home, while upgrading it to 2018, and Gina's design and her team's execution was perfect in this regard.  Everyone comments about these small details and how the house still feels classic, which brings a smile to our face every time we hear it.  

Throughout the process, we genuinely loved working with Gina and her team, which I'm sure isn't something everyone says about their contractor.  She's extremely communicative, always willing to hop on a call, or meet you in person to discuss your questions and concerns.  To stay up to date on the project, we did weekly walkthroughs and/or emailed photo updates when scheduling didn't allow for an in-person meeting.  This ensured that there were very few surprises along the way.  The entire project was extremely well organized and Gina did a great job at explaining what the key dependencies and decisions were in order to keep the project moving forward.  

With every large project, there are going to be unforeseen issues and even disagreements.  However, I always felt comfortable bringing them to her attention, and appreciated Gina's collaborative approach to working to a resolution that we were both happy with.  Again, I'm not sure everyone can say that about their contractor. 

It's clear to us that Gina's crew is extremely skilled at what they do, and everyone she hires takes great pride in their work and holds themselves to a very high standard.  We can't thank Gina and her team enough for their amazing work at renovating the home that we will raise our family in!

We absolutely love the results of our remodel. We added a bathroom to what was a large laundry and storage area and then remodeled the existing bathroom to accommodate a laundry closet and still have a full updated bathroom. 
The best part of working with Gina was that she was always available and often onsite. There were minimal delays and work was continuous. I was home for most of the construction with a new baby and the crew was respectful and as clean as construction can be. Gina provided great options on all aspects of the design and was flexible with us bringing our own ideas to the table. 

As with any construction project, you need to go through your contract with extreme detail. We had a couple of surprises, but in the end only went about 10% over our initial estimate.

Excellent attention to detail - we appreciated her expertise and design choices/recommendations. She recommended high value choices in terms of layout/architecture and design/finish details. Very definitive - telling us yes or no on project choices when other design/build firms were less helpful. Would definitely return to her for repeat business - and she's been incredibly helpful after the project finished with follow up details, questions and projects. We still communicate with her regularly and as needed two years after the project has finished.

We would like to give a big thank you to Gina Centoni and her team for the great work they did on our bathroom remodel a couple of years ago. And we'd like to recommend Gina to anyone looking for this type of big project. Ours is a single family home of a vintage San Francisco Victorian/Queen Anne type. It had an old-fashioned bathroom that was two separate smaller rooms, one with tub and sink, and another with only the toilet. Gina was able to combine them into one spacious room making it much easier to move around. We had decided to stay in our home long term and the bathroom was designed to fit our current and future needs. For example, we replaced the tub with a large walk in shower. Decorative, yet ADA compliant features were added like safety grab bars and a low profile curb. Gina helped us find many useful accessories. Especially appreciated were the beautiful and ecologically-friendly locally made Fireclay hand-painted tiles which we got at a discount. They really gave the bathroom an extra sense of style and color. The space is so much more functional and stylish now, but still has the historical charm of the rest of the home. The workers who did the work couldn't have been more careful and accommodating to dealing with dust and safety concerns. The whole team did a great and super professional job and did it in the time frame and budget that we all agreed upon. They were also lovely people to work with. We have really enjoyed the comfort and beauty of the work they put into making this bathroom special!

Our family owns an 1875-vintage Victorian in the Alamo Square Historic District. Parts of the kitchen hadn’t been remodeled since the 1920s and the parts that had been remodeled by the previous owners, were falling apart. Although we were initially focused on the kitchen and family room, as the project progressed, we learned that the previous owners had skimped on the upstairs master bath and the shower was leaking into the kitchen. So, we expanded the project to include the bathroom. I love our new modern kitchen and family room. It’s open and comfortable enough for all our kids and grandkids to gather for an afternoon and dinner—12 of us, so far. And, my husband loves this new surround sound music system built into the walls all around the house. Gina has wonderful taste and an excellent sense of scale and space. Although it’s modern, it conforms to the Victorian nature of the house—something I know Gina specializes in doing. The bathroom is breath-taking—with a large glassed in shower, a gorgeous soaking tub, and 2 walls of windows. I love taking visitors upstairs and watching them gasp when they walk into the bathroom. During the project, Gina was right there every time I needed her. We love Centoni, Inc. and have already referred them to our friends.

We first met Gina when she helped us replace our original wood windows (with new custom wood windows) several years ago and then hired her again for our kitchen remodel in 2013. We did a full kitchen remodel down to the studs and removed the wall between our kitchen and dining room for a more open concept. I can't say enough great things about Gina and her team. Communication is key and she ALWAYS kept us up-to-date on exactly what was happening each step of the way. Her team is also amazing. They were at our house every day exactly on time (never once late) and left the space neat and tidy every single day. There were many days I was working at home while they were there and they were always very kind and respectful. I cannot recommend Gina and her team enough. I have worked with many contractors and her customer service and communication put her in a league of her own. I have referred her to many friends and would give her 10 stars if that was an option.

We hired Gina and her team to remodel our Edwardian flat. We needed a layout that would give us more room for entertaining, and a complete remodel of our kitchen and bathroom. Gina was fantastic from the start- she met with us multiple times before we even hired her, and gave us so many excellent suggestions. Everything was done on time- her crew never missed a single day at work. Everyone was very pleasant, accommodating, and extremely professional. We were so impressed with the skill level of everyone who worked on our home. We were always notified of every purchase and every expense so that we could agree or decline. Because our home is so old, a few unexpected situations occurred, but Gina and her team were able to problem solve and take care of everything beautifully. We felt like she really listened to us and gave us what we wanted and needed- sometimes before we realized we needed it! Because this was the first time we remodeled, we were a little nervous about the process. We had heard so many horror stories from other people who had miserable experiences. We are happy to say that not only was our experience not miserable, we really enjoyed it! Gina held our hands through the whole process, and made it painless. And we agree with other reviewers- we are always happy to see her around town!

We hired Centoni Restoration & Development to remodel our flat. The job consisted of a full kitchen remodel, the conversion of a large bedroom into a dining room and living room, and the conversion of the former dining room and living room into two separate bedrooms. We were extremely pleased with Centoni Restoration's performance throughout the process. Gina gave us great advice during the design phase and the project execution was perfect (on time and on budget). We also appreciated that everyone on the Centoni team was professional and pleasant to work with. Perhaps the simplest way of describing our experience is to note that we happily recommended Centoni Restoration to our friends and are always happy when we are fortunate enough to run into Gina while out and about in town.

Gina and her team just completed extensive work on my 1930s flat - remodeled kitchen and the existing bathroom, and added a master bathroom. Overall, I was very pleased not only with the quality of the work, but also with the level of professionalism. Gina made the process as pain-free as it could reasonably be through regular communication and expert advice on a wide range of construction and design matters. I was wary of the renovation process given all the nightmare stories about contractors, but I did not experience this at all. The project was done on time for the most part and the crew was always courteous. It felt like a true partnership throughout the process. Most of all, I am very happy with the end product and would highly recommend Gina and her team.

Gina and the team helped us customize and finish the facade of our house.  From color recommendations - to custom windows and hand railings - to stock (but special) hardware - the house looks amazing and we are so pleased and proud each time we walk in the door!  

We plan to work with Gina and the Centoni team for our next projects from the big (kitchen re-model) to the smaller (built in shelves).  

Attention to detail and follow up are both amazing!

My partner and I worked with the owner of this firm on a complete kitchen remodel (with tear down of a wall separating our kitchen and DR, inc. structural reinforcement) over the last 90 days. Gina Centoni's reliable, efficient and competent team replaced all of the plumbing in our 80 year old house in the Outer Richmond, including some unexpectedly horrible pipes leading to our upstairs bath, ripped out all of the plaster and nob and tube wiring and replaced everything with new sheet rock, appliances, tile, stone and wood flooring to match the original Tiger Oak. They were tidy and courteous. Gina encouraged us to be highly involved throughout the project, recommended vendors, antique stores, and suppliers down to every last detail on finishes, light fixtures and cabinetry hardware. She was very responsive when we had questions and issues, was on-site regularly, and was generally a pleasure to do business with. I interviewed many firms for this job over the course of a year and Gina stands out among her peers as professional and passionate about getting the job done right. She has a keen eye for detail and demonstrated a dedication to preserving the historic aspects of our house that give it the most charm and elegance. We highly recommend her for anyone considering renovation work - large or small.

After a disastrous experience with unqualified contractor, we hired Centoni Restoration to redo our kitchen. It was a night and day experience. Gina's team was very talented in making decisions to salvage what we could, but also create a much better well thought out design. Along with Gina and her design assistant, we thought the team who completed the job were detailed oriented, and well organized. The work was top quality, and every concern we had was well addressed. The job site was very clean and well organized. We will happily be using Centoni again to design and remodel our master bath next year.

We needed our 1950's bathroom renovated but didn't know what was possible given our space and budget. Gina provided lots of ideas and gave us realistic costs for each decision. For example, we thought we would replace our original 1918 bathtub, but she costed it out and we ultimately decided to leave it in and have it refinished, saving us about $5000. The Centoni workmen were considerate, careful, cleaned up every day after finishing their work, and keep us current with the progress of the renovation. Our friends told us that bathroom and kitchen renovations are horrible experiences, but we were so pleased that Gina and the group make it bearable. The final results are amazing and now we wonder why we didn't do the renovation years ago. We give Centoni Restoration our highest recommendation, and have used them again for other projects.

Centoni Restoration remodeled my master bathroom last year. Gina and her crew were nothing but professional, punctual, and polite. Gina is a perfectionist and will not consider your project finished until she knows you are happy. She actually tweaked things that I hadn't even noticed! She is easy to work with, has lots of great ideas and will keep your costs in line with your budget.

I have done many renovation projects here and in Michigan and she is heads above the rest, in my opinion.

Centoni remodeled the dated kitchen in our old Victorian. We relied on their expertise to 1. help us revise and implement the design concept we had in mind; 2. source materials from local and specialty shops necessary for the project; and 3. carry out the construction work and manage the entire project. We wanted a builder that understood Victorian homes, and the special challenges they present. Centoni excelled at every requirement, providing us with a kitchen that suits both the age of the house and our lifestyle, and finishing the project on time and budget. We look forward to working with them on the next project!