G.J. Gardner Homes Sacramento

Carolyn Nguyen _{on Google}

Mar 4th, 2024

Do yourself a favor and steer clear of GJ Gardner for your construction needs. My experience with them was an absolute nightmare from the time they installed my windows wrong, all the way down to the near finish (I winded up having to let them go because they like to work whenever it's convenient for them).
Firstly, they promise a quick turnaround of just 4 months during their sales pitch, but don't be fooled. My project dragged on for a painful 10 months, filled with endless excuses and delays. They lack attention to detail, leaving me to deal with a laundry list of issues, big and small.
They fail to adhere to the agreed Scope of Work, like installing a sewer cleanout, which resulted in a FAILED inspection. It was only after I took matters into my own hands to get it done on my own accord. I have already made complaints to the CSLB.
Their so-called "turnkey" promise quickly turned into a nightmare when problems arose. Instead of taking responsibility, they left me to fend for myself, with shoddy workmanship evident throughout my home and a failed inspection. From particle board drawers to leaking fixtures and misplaced switches, the flaws were endless. They also installed a cream color cabinet when I clearly ordered Pure White (see pic).
Also, don't let these reviews fool you. Most of these are fake, and one was written by an ex-employee's family member with the last name of "Shields" and the assumption of Lisa's friends in the real estate business. The previous GJ Gardner Sacramento went bust.
No one in this company has a background in construction. They just have a list of inexpensive subcontractors to install their trade, and that is all they do, but their subcontractors don't wait around for no one. If they already have another job, you gotta wait in line...

Stephen Sikorski _{on Google}

Feb 24th, 2024

Had an awesome experience with GJ Gardner. They worked with me on design and got the work done in a professional and timely manner. Thank you GJ Gardner

Silvia Viarnes _{on Google}

Jan 31st, 2024

G.J. Gardener (Gardner) built a 600 sq ft ADU for me in 2023. I have exactly what I wanted, and I am very pleased with the final construction. I would recommend Gardner if you are considering a construction project.
I spent 2022 searching for a contractor to build an ADU in my backyard to accommodate our multi-generational family. I contacted four contractors none of whom followed through with a written estimate, a home visit to scope out the space available to build the desired structure, and without a discussion about what I was hoping to create. I decided to move forward on my own until I found a contractor. Toward this end, In March 2022, I had the plans for an ADU drafted to submit to the county. In June, I applied for a building permit, a process that took about 6 months. Gardner will draft the building plans and apply for the permit on your behalf -- painstaking, headache producing processes I would have gladly turned over to them had I found them in early 2022..
I found Gardner in mid-December 2022, within a couple of days of my reaching out to them, two of their representatives came to the house to discuss what I wanted to accomplish and to look at the property where I wanted the ADU built. Within a few days after our initial meeting, I had a written estimate. In January 2023, we signed a contract and I was provided a construction timeline and payment schedule.
Because of the heavy rainfall in early 2023, the start of the project was delayed by several weeks, but once the weather cleared, Joseph Tom, the job supervisor, kept the construction moving, juggling different aspects of the building process when
there was a scheduling problem with a subcontractor or delivery of materials or appliances. Like any project, there were issues along the way; however, the Gardner team addressed them in an expeditIous manner. I found the Gardner team to be responsive to any concerns I raised as well as to my requests for last minute changes to tile, paint color, and a few upgrades.
Lisa Rayman, the owner of the company, helped me with the selection of everything from doors and windows to appliances and hardware. If there was an item I wanted that they did not offer, they looked for what I wanted and secured it for me. She has been quick to respond to any inquiries or concerns I raised.
The team is personable, easy to deal with and interested in providing the customer with exactly what they want. I would trust them to take on any other construction project for me, if I should ever need one.
Why four stars instead of five? Because of my personal belief that nothing/no one is perfect. I would have done four and a half stars, but the system did not allow it.

Haleh Vakili _{on Google}

Mar 12th, 2023

Research the GC as GJ Gardner is a franchise brand. Any GC can hide behind the brand. Worst experience with a GJ Gardner GC, Chris Hewell, in 2011/2012 resulted in litigation. Beware.

Maurice Rogers _{on Google}

Jan 31st, 2023

As a local Construction lender that specializes in financing custom homes, we're always looking to Team up with a professional local Builder that can perform and provide great customer service. GJ Gardner Homes has the knowledge and the right personnel to help our clients plan, design and provide bids for almost any project you have in mind. GJ Gardner is a Builder that I Trust my Clients with and know that they're in good hands with Lisa's Team. We look forward to working with the Team again in the near future. Thanks GJ! Services: Predesigned floor plans for homes, Interior finishing, Home building, Consultation, Home addition construction, Accessory building construction