I have been working with Andrew Stapleton, owner of Revival Construction for approximately 7 years. Andrew is a diligent, hard working Professional contractor who pays attention to detail.
I own a lovely Victorian in Noe Valley, San Francisco, however, I live in Los Angeles.
I’ve trusted him to run the job site for several difficult projects without my physical presence, not only does he keep me informed but is also willing to consult with me throughout the entire project.
Andrew has completed several varied complicated projects; Replacement of decayed posts in 3 story backyard staircase, Mold remediation project, Studio roof replacement, Gutter maintenance, Discovery of interior top flat leak that went unattended and undiscoverable until Andy was able to locate plus repair it and, most recently painting of back staircase and project manager for painting the exterior of my 1908 Victorian.
Andy has a list of dependable and reliable sub-contractors.
Unlike other contractors I’ve worked with, who take short cuts, Andy insists on strictly following acceptable trade practices without increasing costs.
In addition, Andy communicates well with tenants and neighbors when necessary, willing to listen to their concerns as well as address issues diplomatically. During Andy’s busy season, scheduling in advance is a good idea.
I recommend Andy highly, he is trustworthy, loyal and honest, 3 of the most difficult qualities to find in a contractor.
– Ahuva Novak

I have done three major projects on my home over the years and all I can say is that I wish that Andrew had done all of them; unfortunately he was the general contractor for just this most recent project. His attention to detail, both with construction and project management, is very important.

Communication: Although there are always surprises when opening up a wall where there has been water damage, Andrew always communicated immediately and clearly about any “new” issues. He and his team were also very creative with solutions and always discussed various options to address an issue.

Quality: Andrew works with some of the best subcontractors in the area, and they seem to really like him as a colleague. His carpentry team was exceptional, and not only was their work visually stunning, but also extremely structurally sound. SF Victorian homes can be tricky, but they were very creative at dealing with all of the unusual things that popped up.

Design: On my first two projects I worked with an architect, who was great, but the contractor did not have an attention for detail. On this most recent project (a complex retrofit of the garage, refurbishment of a teahouse, and added patio space), I worked just with Andrew and his team, who came up with great design ideas, which also met the requirements of the City. Some of this was a moving target, as things changed based on issues discovered once walls were opened up, but they provided great ideas and feedback throughout the process.

Neighbors: This is a city and the neighbors are right on top of us. Although a lot of contractors don’t really think about neighbors, other than seeing them as problematic during the construction process, Andrew and his team worked very hard to maintain a great working relationship with all of them. Andrew has finished the project, and I still have a great relationship with my neighbors. One cannot underestimate the importance of a contractor’s ability to maintain good relationships with one’s neighbors. Most importantly, one of my neighbors commented to me that I had not been forthcoming when I told him I was doing construction, since the final project is actually a “piece of art.”

Jay