Centoni Restoration and Development, Inc. - San Francisco, California

Caroline S.

Gina is a remarkable contractor whom we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with for many years. Her professionalism and attention to detail consistently shine, ensuring that every project she undertakes exceeds expectations. Gina is a true advocate for her clients, balancing their needs and desires with her vast industry knowledge and thoughtful planning. Her friendly demeanor and exceptionally talented crew make her a joy to work with, and her close-knit relationships with vendors and tradespeople further elevate the quality of her work. Our partnership with Gina provides her clients with many benefits—she frequently brings them to our showroom at The Insider Studio, highlighting her extensive knowledge of our cabinetry and product features. With Gina, you’ll never find cookie-cutter solutions; every project she undertakes reflects her thoughtful attention and her commitment to creating designs that honor both her clients' visions and the architectural style of the home. It’s always a pleasure to work alongside someone as dedicated and skillful as Gina/ Centoni Restoration & Development!

Liz K.

TL;DR if you are looking for a unicorn contractor who is not only an expert at their craft, but a delight to work with, transparent, hyper communicative, comes in on budget and on time, hire Gina Centoni.

What makes her a unicorn? Over a decade of experience in product management at major tech companies prior to shifting over into restoration and development. She is the antithesis of the stereotypical contractor who you can never get a hold of and is always delayed. Gina runs a *tight* ship, and it shows.

We have worked with Centoni for two major projects at two homes (and are still working on new projects with them today!) and cannot imagine working with anyone else. Our first project was on our condo in Cole Valley, transforming one large bathroom into two, full electrical upgrade, and a kitchen update. We lived in our condo the entire time and the crew kept our home and the building exceptionally clean. Our neighbor across the hall remarked that she had never seen a crew work so hard and be so quiet and clean. After that experience, we maintained our relationship with Gina and reached out to her to help us decide if we should purchase our current home in Jordan Park. She spent hours looking at the house and investigating others we were considering to help us make our final decision.
When it came time to start work on the house, just like with our condo, Gina did everything-design, manage permits, recommend tile, fixtures, paint, trim, manage every sub, the list goes on. This is one of the major benefits of working with Centoni--they handle *literally* everything and communicate clearly and often throughout the entire project. Gina is deeply involved in every aspect of the project and is on site multiple days a week, if not multiple times a day. She makes herself available 24/7 for any questions or to discuss ideas, and does a fantastic job anticipating when there could be unknowns and clearly laying them out to avoid any surprises.
Thanks to Gina's outstanding knowledge of, and appreciation for, period details, our 110 yr old home has been restored back to its original beauty. Much of this is thanks to her team of expert carpenters who custom made built-in shelves, new trim, moldings, window and door casings, etc, all to get the house back to its former glory.
On top of all of the above, Gina also understands how to work around families and pets. We have a toddler and welcomed a new baby in the middle of their work on our current home and to say they were accommodating is an understatement. They went above and beyond to ensure our kids were not disturbed-they knew the nap schedules and everything! They were very conscious of making sure we were comfortable.

I cannot recommend Centoni highly enough. Their work is impeccable and the process of getting it done is seamless.

Brandon D.

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!

Justin R.

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 and team 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!

Nick L.

We first worked with Gina and her team on our full-scale renovation on our San Francisco Edwardian flat. We've since partnered with her on two other projects, demonstrating the trust and value we place on Gina and her team's work.

Our first project spanned from March 2018 - October 2018 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!

Erin M.

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!

John D.

Gina Centoni and Centoni Restoration are terrific. They are a highly skilled outfit with extensive know how in renovating and restoring San Francisco/Bay Area Homes, and helping homeowners enjoy and maximize their re-investment into their real estate. I unequivocally give them my highest endorsement and recommendation. John D

Eric C.

Gina and her team 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.