OK Contracting
About us
Remodeling “I’ve seen it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly.” The good. This is when you start your project off right from the beginning, getting the right architect, the right contractor, and the right price. Start off right call O.K. Contracting at 650-996-9668! A bad start to your project is like having a bad foundation; no matter what you do afterwards it will all come falling down eventually. I don’t know how many times I’ve gone to homeowner’s property after they started the project on their own. “ I thought it wouldn't be a problem, I would just hire all the contractors, and do some of the work myself. I figured I could save thousands of dollars, but now my project is over budget along with my contractors, and has become a disaster…can you help me?” The ugly, is when you hire the wrong contractor that doesn’t know what they’re doing; someone who is not qualified and out for a quick buck. There are thousands of them out there, licensed and unlicensed, who are just looking to do mediocre work for double the cost. I know that contractors do have a bad name because of this; I like to call them cowboys.First of all let me introduce myself, Daniel O'Keeffe, and thank you for taking the time to look at my page.I have been working in construction now far over 20 years. I decided to start my own company because, I knew I could run a better business than the contractors I have been working for. Most other contractors only care about the money and how fast they can take it from you. That's no way to do business, why not take some pride in your work , look after your customers and in time you will reap the rewards. That is my philosophy and so far it's proven to work for me. I've never been happier at work since I started my own company and long may it continue. (Honesty is the best policy) remodeling, new construction, additions, home improvement, renovations, general contracting. This is list of what we do best and we have the written testimonials, from customers to back up our claims. We don't leave a project until the customer is 100% satisfied. Your happiness with the end product is our happiness. We can provide you with fresh new ideas, for your home. With over 20 years’ experience in the trade we have the know-how to transform your house into your home. If you are looking to resell your property, we know what buyers are looking for in a property and we can transform your property into a top seller in the market. We provide top quality craftsmanship at an affordable price. Respecting your home is our number one priority; cleanliness is the must in our business. Give us a call or send us an e-mail, even if it's only looking for advice. We would be more than happy to help you.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
25 years of experience
Services we offer
& Hardwood Flooring, Cabinets & Countertops, New Construction, Remodeling & Repair, Wood Deck & Porch
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Reviews
4.821 Reviews
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Brian K.
Jul 2015
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Emilia N.
Nov 2014
It was a pleasure working with Danny on this project. The scope of our project was fairly straightforward, and throughout the entire process, Danny was professional, punctual, and responsive.
Our project started in November 2013, and the first thing that Danny did his best to reduce the amount of disruption that the remodel would have on our daily lives (if that is even possible but at least he did his best). He built a temporary wall between the dining room and living room. The addition was to be adjacent to the living room, and the temporary wall was built to reduce dust between the remodel and our living area. Our living area was effectively reduced by 300 square feet.
Throughout the remodel process, Danny moved quickly and updated us daily on the progress being made. He was at the job site almost everyday and was always available via phone or e-mail if we had any questions. When there were hiccups on the job, he would contact us before moving forward with the work. Also, if the amount of work was less than expected from his original proposal, he would not charge the full amount expected for that line item. Fortunately for us, there were no major complications during this remodel, and I would like to thank Danny for making that possible as he stayed in constant communication with us.
The project was completed in March 2014, but I would take the blame for the delays in the project. The major delay came from the custom tile that we ordered which required 8 weeks to deliver. We did not expect to purchase custom tile and as a result, Danny's projected schedule was delayed, but he was very accommodating and worked with us to make sure that his crew was ready to install the tile as soon as it arrived.
Even after the remodel, Danny and his team have been very responsive. We recently had a few of our tiles come loose at the transition with the living room. He came out within 48 hours to replace the tiles.
Danny made the remodel process nearly seamless for us and continues to help us with home issues related to the remodel. He is very responsive and has a great sense of integrity. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a straightforward professional contractor for their next home project.
Our project started in November 2013, and the first thing that Danny did his best to reduce the amount of disruption that the remodel would have on our daily lives (if that is even possible but at least he did his best). He built a temporary wall between the dining room and living room. The addition was to be adjacent to the living room, and the temporary wall was built to reduce dust between the remodel and our living area. Our living area was effectively reduced by 300 square feet.
Throughout the remodel process, Danny moved quickly and updated us daily on the progress being made. He was at the job site almost everyday and was always available via phone or e-mail if we had any questions. When there were hiccups on the job, he would contact us before moving forward with the work. Also, if the amount of work was less than expected from his original proposal, he would not charge the full amount expected for that line item. Fortunately for us, there were no major complications during this remodel, and I would like to thank Danny for making that possible as he stayed in constant communication with us.
The project was completed in March 2014, but I would take the blame for the delays in the project. The major delay came from the custom tile that we ordered which required 8 weeks to deliver. We did not expect to purchase custom tile and as a result, Danny's projected schedule was delayed, but he was very accommodating and worked with us to make sure that his crew was ready to install the tile as soon as it arrived.
Even after the remodel, Danny and his team have been very responsive. We recently had a few of our tiles come loose at the transition with the living room. He came out within 48 hours to replace the tiles.
Danny made the remodel process nearly seamless for us and continues to help us with home issues related to the remodel. He is very responsive and has a great sense of integrity. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a straightforward professional contractor for their next home project.
Lawrence T.
Nov 2014
The job went very well. Danny has a skilled team and I was completely satisfied with their work. They showed up when Danny said they would and did an excellent job. The job involved tearing out the old bathroom to the studs, then building the new bathroom to our drawings. We bought materials such as tile, cabinet, toilets, etc. and Danny provided the construction materials. The work was completed expeditiously and we found Danny and his workers to be easy to deal with. We are totally satisfied.
Banit A.
Jun 2014
We recently hired O.K. Contracting to do our bedroom/bathroom modeling project. Danny came to inspect our home, looked at the proposed remodeling design and came up with estimated costs with breakdown of each costs including electrical, pluming, tiling, drywall, baseboard, etc. He also promised us that he will get the work done in the stipulated time as we were moving out from our old place to move into our new home. After about 4 weeks, he completed all the tasks with good quality. We were really impressed with his follow-ups on each small things during the progress of the project and his attention to details. He got us the city permit and he also scheduled periodic inspections to make sure each things are being done right.
These are some of the qualities I really liked about Danny:
Down to earth, approachable and easy to talk to: We found Danny to be very approachable and talk on every things on the project. Being a new home owner, you don't know much about the components and materials. But Danny will make sure that you understand about each steps and the details. It was a good learning experience.
Accommodating: We were also coming up with some new requests and he always suggested some of his ideas and also gave us upfront the cost/time-frame to complete.
Honest: I found Danny to be honest and true to his words. During the progress of the project, he only reached out to me on extra things that was absolutely necessary.
The site-cleanup and some finishing (doors size, trim, etc) could have been little better, but I think this is part of this kind of remodeling project -- some small things get missed. One more thing about the electrical was that it was not fully tested whether everything works the way it should work. We had some outlets with no powers and some wrong light/switch connections. But this was fixed right away after I notified this issue to Danny which was very nice. The plumber and tiling work was of high quality. The bathroom floor tiles and wall tiles look really good.
Overall, we had a very pleasant experience working with Danny and he completed the project on-time.
These are some of the qualities I really liked about Danny:
Down to earth, approachable and easy to talk to: We found Danny to be very approachable and talk on every things on the project. Being a new home owner, you don't know much about the components and materials. But Danny will make sure that you understand about each steps and the details. It was a good learning experience.
Accommodating: We were also coming up with some new requests and he always suggested some of his ideas and also gave us upfront the cost/time-frame to complete.
Honest: I found Danny to be honest and true to his words. During the progress of the project, he only reached out to me on extra things that was absolutely necessary.
The site-cleanup and some finishing (doors size, trim, etc) could have been little better, but I think this is part of this kind of remodeling project -- some small things get missed. One more thing about the electrical was that it was not fully tested whether everything works the way it should work. We had some outlets with no powers and some wrong light/switch connections. But this was fixed right away after I notified this issue to Danny which was very nice. The plumber and tiling work was of high quality. The bathroom floor tiles and wall tiles look really good.
Overall, we had a very pleasant experience working with Danny and he completed the project on-time.
Darrell W.
Mar 2014
Very quick and responsive on email
very quick to provide a fair priced estimate
was very clear on the plans and schedule
gotten the job done quickly and correctly
No fuss, no mess
Strongly recommend - we will use him again
very quick to provide a fair priced estimate
was very clear on the plans and schedule
gotten the job done quickly and correctly
No fuss, no mess
Strongly recommend - we will use him again
Paul J.
Oct 2013
Not knowing the extent of the damage to our beams, it was not possible to make an estimate for the whole job. The owner Danny made an estimate for part of the job, which we planned together, and left further costs to be determined. Danny brought his own scaffolding and, with his assistant, completed the first part and coordinated with a termite inspector to plan the rest of the work. He then made a reasonable cost estimate for the remaining work and completed it in a timely fashion with good quality results. I enjoyed brain storming with Danny on how best to solve the problem.
Karl H.
Jun 2013
The job was basically to restore existing structures to original, so no design was involved. OK is a very well organized operation. They coordinated with exterminator, completed a clean-up every day and at end of job. I am completely satisfied with the quality of the work done and the finished appearance.
Ying G.
May 2013
It works fine now.
Thuvan V.
Mar 2013
The overall work looks good. However, I don't like the fact that the owner overcharged me for the total of 2 * 45 minutes (2 handymen showed up the next morning at 9AM and disappeared immediately for 45 minutes, due to "forgetting" some equipments)
The OK contractor told me that I have to pay for the time his crew started which was at 9AM until they were finished. Even though, both of these handymen left immediately for 45 minutes and returned around 9:50AM with their equipments! I paid anyway, but certainly, I will never have this company work on my house again.
The OK contractor told me that I have to pay for the time his crew started which was at 9AM until they were finished. Even though, both of these handymen left immediately for 45 minutes and returned around 9:50AM with their equipments! I paid anyway, but certainly, I will never have this company work on my house again.
Response from OK Contracting
"Hi , In our initial meeting you insisted on supplying all materials necessary to complete the work. However, when my professional taping and texturing personnel " not handyman "arrived at your home, none of the correct materials needed were their. Therefore had to go way and purchase them, which I did show you the receipts. I'm very sorry that you feel this way, you did avail of the Angie's list big deal coupon that I provided, which was about half the price that I normally charge. So I'm not sure what more I could've done. Having said that I would be more than happy to refund you any fees that I've charged you, that you think are incorrect, or unfair."
Niraj D.
Sep 2012
I contacted Danny and suggested that I had three different projects. He picked one that could be done in 6 hours which was painting my stair rail and I knew there would be left over time for some additional repair. I had a hole in one of my doors and that also got repaired. Overall, it was a very good experience.
Colin R.
Jul 2012
Outstanding. When buying a small house in Palo Alto we needed to add 45 sq ft. to the master bedroom. The architects I called estimated $30k, so we tried to save a little money by hiring a contractor and asking him to prepare the simple drawings and retain an engineer. Total disaster - after a month we still had no plans for the city, and I had to replace the contractor who had achieved nothing. We found a great architect (Young Borlik) who salvaged the plans for a reasonable fee, and hired Danny to try getting the job done before we moved in. He quoted just a little more than the original contractor, but it was day and night. Danny made everything happen on time and on budget, adapting to all sorts of constraints and last minute changes we threw at him. Somehow he got everything done perfectly on our original schedule and precisely as he estimated. He was a pleasure to work with, and by far the best of the many types of contractors we have hired on our previous three homes. The best part of the project was probably the closet we had him add at the end. It seems like a relatively trivial thing, but the obvious attention to detail about how it matches up with various complexities of the room makes us continue to appreciate this work every day. I wish we could hire him to remodel the whole house. I don't think you could go wrong with this company.
Soeun P.
Apr 2012
Danny approached each job with the utmost integrity and flawless follow-through. He is on top of everything, which is what a great contractor is supposed to do. You don't have to be constantly checking on things if Danny is your contractor. He is polite, professional, and trustworthy. It was a pleasure to have him around our home and I wouldn't hesitate to contact him again when I need another job done.
Ailish K.
Sep 2011
Danny and his crew were a pleasure to work with. He is the nicest guy to have around your house, as were his crew. Completely trustworthy to leave on their own when we were out at work. Professional and knowledge on every level. He's been in the business a long time and it shows. He can offer you many different options to suit any budget. I would recommend OK Contracting and Danny really highly.
Elissa R.
Aug 2011
We recently had Danny O?Keefe (OK Contracting) install a spa in our backyard. We were a bit nervous since the spa was a custom stainless steel design and needed to be installed with the utmost care. Danny did an *exceptional* job on all aspects of the job. Not only were he and his crew incredibly polite and professional, they also kept the worksite very tidy (despite it being a fairly messy and muddy job).
More importantly, however, Danny is incredibly competent. His attention to detail, problem solving capabilities, and overall drive for results are notable. He communicated at all stages of the job, and also was incredibly fair. Normally, when you hire a contractor ? you have to point out the detail and finish work to them to complete. With Danny, that is never the case ? he is always one step ahead and watching the details. It is clear he takes great pride in the job he does, and it is top quality. In fact, it?s the best quality work we?ve ever had done by a contractor. While initially, we thought his bid within range (although perhaps a wee bit high) ? we learned that in fact the bid was incredibly reasonable given the amount of work the job entailed. It was much more than we anticipated, and his cost in the end was spot on particularly given the work, quality and timeliness of completion.
We give a very strong recommendation for Danny, and plan to rehire him for any additional work we have done at the house.
More importantly, however, Danny is incredibly competent. His attention to detail, problem solving capabilities, and overall drive for results are notable. He communicated at all stages of the job, and also was incredibly fair. Normally, when you hire a contractor ? you have to point out the detail and finish work to them to complete. With Danny, that is never the case ? he is always one step ahead and watching the details. It is clear he takes great pride in the job he does, and it is top quality. In fact, it?s the best quality work we?ve ever had done by a contractor. While initially, we thought his bid within range (although perhaps a wee bit high) ? we learned that in fact the bid was incredibly reasonable given the amount of work the job entailed. It was much more than we anticipated, and his cost in the end was spot on particularly given the work, quality and timeliness of completion.
We give a very strong recommendation for Danny, and plan to rehire him for any additional work we have done at the house.
Andrew H.
Jun 2011
The work was fabulous, and I have already recommended OK Contracting to my friends. I will re-hire OK Contracting in the future.
The work was done promptly and quickly. He (and his people) showed up every morning before 9 AM, and stayed till about 5:30 each day. Each day, for the last 30 minutes, they would clean up the place. They really impressed me with the quality of their work (very good), and the quality of the cleanliness (excellent). We never felt like we were living in a construction zone. He made sure that, every night, we could live normally.
First, they framed all the areas that needed new walls.
Next, they brought in an electrician to re-wire the areas with new lighting, etc.
Next, they drywalled the new walls.
Spackle and texture the dry walls (couple of days to get it right)
Install finish woodwork
Paint
The remodel looks perfect. It looks like the house was built this way. It doens't look like a "converted place". We are very happy.
There was not "price creep" in the job. He invoiced me for the price he quoted me.
The work was done promptly and quickly. He (and his people) showed up every morning before 9 AM, and stayed till about 5:30 each day. Each day, for the last 30 minutes, they would clean up the place. They really impressed me with the quality of their work (very good), and the quality of the cleanliness (excellent). We never felt like we were living in a construction zone. He made sure that, every night, we could live normally.
First, they framed all the areas that needed new walls.
Next, they brought in an electrician to re-wire the areas with new lighting, etc.
Next, they drywalled the new walls.
Spackle and texture the dry walls (couple of days to get it right)
Install finish woodwork
Paint
The remodel looks perfect. It looks like the house was built this way. It doens't look like a "converted place". We are very happy.
There was not "price creep" in the job. He invoiced me for the price he quoted me.
Justine F.
May 2011
Overall, we had a good experience and we will use him again.
Paul F.
Apr 2011
From my first contact over the phone with Danny O'Keeffe I was impressed with his open communication style and willingness to work with us. While certainly not the largest job he's done, he always delivered on his promises. I had the opportunity to watch some of his work, and his attention to detail and his pride in his (and his subs') workmanship was excellent. He first submitted a bid to do a gut and remodel of our kitchen which had suffered water damage. When we had a couple of concerns over the bid (custom cabinets seemed overkill), he immediately suggested semi-custom, and connected us with an excellent vendor. He and the cabinet provider/kitchen designer collaborated on a complete bid, and cabinets were ordered. Danny then scheduled the job to begin so that the cabinets would arrived at exactly the right time. He estimated 6-8 weeks for the job. Six weeks later they hauled away the debris box and the portable toilet, and we began to move into our beautiful, and wonderfully put together new kitchen. I would work with Danny again in a minute, and we have already solicited a bid from him to remodel two bathrooms!
Cecilia H.
Jun 2010
Experience was splendid. Danny communicates very well, detailed, timely and good information on the status and challenges with the job. The quality delivered is equally good from his sub contractors and himself. He is well connected and manages the job with sub contractors without getting home owner involved in the process. Danny is better than most at committing to completion dates and delivering. His estimates of both time and budgets are dead on. I would recommend him and ask him to perform future jobs for me.
Brooke B.
Mar 2010
All I have to say is Danny should change his title of O.K. Contracting to Great Contracting. Danny is fantastic! He was very quick to respond to my initial inquiry and had an estimate sent to me in a very short period of time. When I gave him the green light to start the project, he was on top of things. He is the first contractor I've EVER worked with that actually completed the project when they said they would. I highly recommend Danny for any construction project and look forward to working with him again in the future.
Aoife K.
Feb 2010
Danny was excellent to work with. He was punctual, efficient and very easy to communicate with. He arrived when he said he would and completed work on time to a high standard. He is very kid-friendly and did not mind my kids getting in the way. Danny has a good base of contractors that he works with that are also excellent. I was under the gun to get the remodel done before the birth of my third baby and Danny got the work done not only on time but ahead of time. I was extremely appreciative of that. Danny is a true professional, I would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone.
Joseph C.
May 2009
We could not be any happier with the service we received and mainly the honesty we received as well. Daniel (the owner) was always on the job site (unlike most contractors who are rarely there). He was extremely personable and i would recommend him to anyone.
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FAQ
OK Contracting is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
No, OK Contracting does not offer free project estimates.
No, OK Contracting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, OK Contracting does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, OK Contracting offers emergency services.
No, OK Contracting does not offer warranties.