Cerletti & Kennedy Design-Build

We’ve had a lot of work done on our house the last 3 years: new pavers for the driveway and around the house, new pool house, painting in side and out, replaced AC & heat. Through all the work, I worked with a lot of contractors. Of all the folks I worked with, Cerletti & Kennedy is at the top of my list. The earthquake work isn’t visible like the other work done on our house but it’s definitely very important work. I feel so much better now that the earthquake work has been done. Matt, one of the partners was very helpful, informative and responsive. The workers were very friendly and polite. They cleaned up every day and did their best to work around our busy schedule. The bid was very competitive and the results were outstanding. They also did a great job with submitting information to EBB and our city inspector. I highly recommend Cerletti& Kennedy for earthquake retrofit work.

Cerletti & Kennedy Rocks! Headache Zero. Work 100%

Need a Licensed Contractor in Hercules? I've had the pleasure of working with Matt! He’s professional, honest, and incredibly reliable. When Matt says he’ll be somewhere, he shows up on time and ready to work. His deep knowledge of city policies and permitting allows you to focus on what matters most—getting your business up and running. Did I mention he’s honest and operates with integrity?

C&K were great to work with throughout the entire home renovation process. During the design phase, Matt listened to what I wanted/needed and also provided helpful feedback. The actual construction was very efficient and went smoother than expected. Robert kept me updated and had great follow through until every last thing was completed. Ruben and team were also great to work with on a daily basis.

I am so happy with my kitchen remodel by Cerletti and Kennedy. They adhered to their timeline, the workers were very polite and respectful, they stuck to the budget and finished as scheduled. I am so pleased with the end result. Thank you Cerletti and Kennedy for everything.

The job got finished overall I was happy with the finish project. The job was not as smooth I had hoped for. I believe my experience on construction and expectation's might have been out of touch. I would for sure let them bid on more work for me if I ever planned to do any more construction.

Awesome and Professional

Fairly straightforward project that was executed with a minimum of fuss or trouble. I met with Robert Cerletti and hired him on the spot. He surveyed the project (new kitchen cabinets, counters, sink, cooktop and backsplash). Gave me a price - pulled out his pad, wrote it out in triplicate and we were off to the races. His foreman Marcos is outstanding, Robert is old school and does things the way they used to be done, which was refreshing (and amazingly efficient and effective). Photo was taken just before the tile was grouted.

We highly recommend Cerletti & Kennedy for the Earthquake Bolt & Brace (EBB) work done on our home in Pittsburg, California, in September 2024. If our experience is any indication of the quality of their work, we can also highly recommend them for any other construction work you may need. Once our EBB application was approved, I endeavored to get a good range of quotes: I received seven quotes from different companies, even though only three were required. There was one company that stood out from the rest, providing comprehensive information on the materials to be used as well as the installation process. Matt Kennedy also spent a fair amount of time on the phone with me, explaining exactly what the work entailed. Happily, their quote came in under the amount allotted by EBB. What really cinched the deal for me was that I didnâ t have to come up with any money up front for the permits or inspections. Cerletti & Kennedy handled everything for us. To top that, the two-man crew they sent out were two of the nicest workers Iâ ve encountered. They were efficient, neat, and cleaned up at the end of each work day, accomplishing the whole job in less than a week. No stress, no problems; just peace of mind. Simply put, a job well-executed. Thank you, Cerletti & Kennedy!

Worked with Robert and his team to build our ADU. His experience and knowledge was helpful throughout. His team is professional and made sure all inspections passed. Would highly recommend working with him.

Outstanding quality and service from C&K. The quote process was easy and friendly. The plans for the deck rebuild were thorough and they completely handled getting the permits and approvals from the city. Their workers were pleasant and respectful and highly skilled. Everyone in the neighborhood has commented at how beautiful the deck now is. I cannot wait to enjoy my new deck! I highly recommend Cerletti & Kennedy, and would definitely use them again for any work you need to be sure it will done correctly, with safety and beauty in mind.

Cerletti and Kennedy are the great balance of design-creativity and project management time/cost execution. Their kitchen design team came up with solutions to design challenges like maximizing storage in a small space while keeping it accessible through close partnering with suppliers. On the build side, the project moved steadily to completion with regular updates without me having to ask. The inevitable hiccups were brought to my attention right away and addressed usually within a few days. Most important to me was the craftsmanship and attention to fine detail of the construction team. Kitchen projects are stress inducing but C&K understood that and their experience helped keep things moving forward.

Cerletti and Kennedy did a great earthquake retrofit job for us. One thing that made them stand out is how great they followed up on fixing a problem. While working under our house, a phone line was accidentally broken. Matt, one of the owners, went to great lengths including paying a company to come out and replace the broken line. They are to be commended for standing up to the problem and fixing it without question.

I hired Cerletti and Kennedy for a Sunroom/Patio Enclosure. They were the only company I spoke to who offered reasonable solutions for the design, and flexibility if I decided to add something to the project later. They had expertise regarding the materials and design that were not mentioned when I spoke with other companies. When a part arrived that was damaged, they took care of it immediately and it did not even delay the project. And the project was completed exactly on budget. My sunroom is BEAUTIFUL, I am SO PLEASED! I highly recommend them!!!

We hired Cerletti & Kennedy this past summer (2023) to do a total remodeling of our outdated kitchen. We didn't have much space to work with but what they came up with was amazing. We enclosed the new refrigerator and built out the cabinet above which gave us more storage. We took out the old vent system which went all the way up to the ceiling and put in an over the stove microwave and cabinets which gave us a little more storage. We put in a pull out spice rack next to the stove and a lazy susanne next to that. We angled the corner cabinets which gave us yet more storage. We took out the dishwasher which we never used and put in a pull-out trash and recycling cabinet and extended to baking sheet cabinet. We had a Quartz countertop put in and installed a tile backsplash from the refrigerator all the way around the kitchen. Of course a new sink, garbage disposal and faucet. Our contractor, Ruben showed up on time and always cleaned up when he was done for the day. He always got right to work and set up his equipment. One thing I really appreciated was when Dante showed us that the open space on each side of the kitchen window was uneven (Feng Shuai) and recommended installing a curved 4 shelve piece so it would be more even. Ruben was also very helpful when ever an issue came up and would explain the issue and help come up with suggestions each time. Would I recommend Cerletti & Kennedy to my family and friends, MOST DEFINATELY! I only wish I could have attached some photos I took of the completed project but I don't see a tab to do so. If we decide to do a remodeling of our front bathroom, I will be calling them back. 100%.

Cerletti and Kennedy did our kitchen remodel in July 2022. The renovation took about four months. A fireplace was removed which opened up much more space for the kitchen and living room. The structural beam issue was addressed extremely well with their engineers. We are delighted with the new layout. Everyone, including their subcontractors, from the demo to the finishing, was very knowledgeable and professional. They cleaned up at the end of each day. Robert provided the best price among the other bids we received. Matt executed an excellent design layout that was very functional and classic. He even included a walk-in pantry that I never thought would fit into our small space. Matt and Reuben have great eyes for details. Matt took the time to review the punch list with me on the final walkthrough. I would highly recommend this company.

We recently added a Sunroom/Garden Room on to the back of our house. Cerletti and Kennedy were great from the outset, keeping us apprised of all related details every step of the way. Once construction was underway, progress on the project was steady and we were kept fully apprised of the subcontractor schedule, which was always timely and was as communicated to us. We love our finished product and all in all, both the finished project and the project processes definitely exceeded our expectations.

This Company came through for us last minute. They came everyday on time and with a clean finish.

Cerletti & Kennedy recently renovated our kitchen and dining area, and the end result is exceptional. In addition to relocating HVAC and water heater, our project required structural work. All of these things, as well as our daily questions and concerns, were handled by Matt and Robert et. al. with professionalism and patience.

All you need is Matt Kennedy to help navigate any construction project! Not only will you get your project complete in time but you will learn something from Matt. Lots of experience and an outstanding person! Thanks Matt

We lately had a master bathroom remodeling project, plus bedroomsâ popcorn ceiling removal, drywall work, painting and etc.. Ruben who worked on our project deserves a special Thank-You for his great workmanship and mostly with his attitude of I-do-it-with-my-heart (that was his own words). And another noteworthy remark, as what Matt once told me what he said to his crew member, â Do it as what you would do for your own house.â Though there were some issues, such as, scheduling and delay (caused by wrong order or material supplierâ s inventory), the job was well done! My wife and I are very happy with the final result! This has been the third project in our house done by Cerletti and Kennedy since 2016. That speaks volumes.

Definitely would highly recommend Cerletti & Kennedy! We contacted them for a full kitchen remodel and entire home flooring installation. First met with Matt a conscientious and detailed design engineer who listened to my ideas, did the technical drawings and measurements including brainstorming how the design would work. Matt created a wonderful design of the kitchenâ cabinets, countertops, lighting, backsplash, down to the finishes for example cabinet and drawer pulls and handles. The kitchen including the appliances is beautiful! Robert gave us a bid on the project and was the contractor in charge of the crews and coordinated trades from demo to installation of plumbing, electrical, dry wall, cabinets, lighting, etc. Although there was a slight delay of a week or two the job was completed and professional done. The crews were polite, hard working and respectful of your property. The photos speak for themselves! Thank you Cerletti & Kennedy Best, Julie and John Torell

Matt Kennedy has been amazing. I had originally hired another designer to design a mixed-use space including three seconds story apartments in a commercial property which went very south. Matt not only completed the design of the three units but was able to negotiate use of space with the City. He has intimate knowledge of the City Codes and has a good rapport with the City Planning and Building departments. He is also very helpful and available to answer questions and provide information. I am very grateful Matt was recommended to me and I'm so glad I've gotten to work with him.

This was our first kitchen remodel. We hired the team at Certetti & Kennedy to complete the job. With their experience of Robert, Matt and Eddie they made suggestions and were extremely helpful, while staying within our budget. Matt Kennedy the team designer, mapped out our small kitchen to make the best use of space while being functional. Now we have the kitchen we dreamed of. I would highly recommend the team at Cerletti and Kennedy for your next remodel or construction project.

I was very please at the work that was done by Cerletti & kennedy Design_Build They are very professional very neat very prompt and take interest in my Property they built a plastic room to work in and dust was not flying all over my house while they work .The date that I was given that they would start they was here on that date the date they say they would finish they were finish on that date this design company added a shower in my powder room did a beautiful excellent job I am very pleased and satisfied with the work. However I would recommend them to anyone I had many others to come out and they did not lay a solid plan out to me the way this company did and I thank you thank you thank you I am very very pleased Thelma