The Solano County firm GoldenWest Renovations, formerly known as Goldcrest Designs, in Benicia CA is run by owner Jim Pawloski, who has more than 40 years of experience and has built a local reputation for trust throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County. We interviewed Jim to find out how what GoldenWest Renovations has been doing that has contributed to their reputation for trust.

Trustworthy Estimates from GoldenWest Renovations in Benicia CA

We’ve heard how some contractors take advantage of unsuspecting customers by giving dishonest, rock-bottom bids to get the job. Then, in order to make a profit, those shady contractors submit change orders that add thousands of dollars to the job, leaving homeowners frustrated and sometimes without enough left in their budget to finish the project.

Jim Pawloski has heard of this too. "We recently went to look at a job in Oakland where the homeowners had run out of money in the first phase of the job because of add-ons the contractor didn’t tell them they needed until after the job was started," he shares.

To avoid this type of financial stress, GoldenWest Renovations talks with their clients ahead of time and lays out accurate bids based on the scope of work and all the materials needed to do the job right. Jim explains, "I personally don’t like change orders because they’re hard to explain and they don’t make customers feel confident that they’re being treated fairly, so we go into every project knowing we’ve covered all the bases beforehand. Our customers like that, because we don’t have a problem explaining pricing and the work we’re going to do. They know they can trust us."

Jim Pawloski & GoldenWest Renovations: Trusted Since 1970

Customers trust Jim Pawloski because he has a lot of experience as a remodeling contractor. He’s been in the industry since 1970, and GoldenWest Renovations, fomerly Goldcrest Designs, has been the contractor for kitchen and bath remodeling in Benicia CA since 1996.

Jim Pawloski started as a framing contractor at age 19, and he’s had a lifetime of experience building. So you can trust his leadership. "I’m onsite at every job every day," he vows. "I bring my experience and attention to detail to every job and personally manage our crews so I know our work is done right."

One GoldenWest Renovations client attested, "They remodeled my kitchen, laundry and bathroom, and left nothing undone. Jim is thorough, and has a great eye for detail. His crew is excellent, and they do beautiful finish work. That’s what I like: a nice finished product. I’m so pleased with the work they did for me."

Jim Pawloski is also an FHA housing inspector and he assists customers and other homeowners in securing remodeling loans. "FHA loans are a vehicle that homeowners can use to get remodeling money. I’ve done hundreds of these loans since 1996 as a contractor and as a consultant for other contractors. I’m a facilitator and I help people put their documentation together to submit requests for the loans and I’m a facilitator who works with homeowners and other contractors with these loans."

Value You Can Trust

GoldenWest Renovations is known for all kinds of remodeling and additions, and they’re experts in kitchen and bath remodeling. "We know that’s where our clients get the most bang for their buck," Jim explains. "Homeowners spend a good portion of their time in their kitchens, so they want them to have a pleasing atmosphere. And, studies show that kitchen and bath upgrades add the greatest resale value to a home."

GoldenWest Renovations offers even more value with quality products. "Years ago we took on some semi-custom cabinet lines so we can give our customers more value by getting them high-quality products for less," explains Jim Pawloski. And clients are thrilled to find they can trust GoldenWest Renovations for other valuable extras. "We provide design services free of charge, we work with their designer or architect if they have one, and we take care of all the permitting requirements," Jim explains.
 

Reliable Customer Service from GoldenWest Renovations

GoldenWest Renovations in Solano County is also trusted because of their commitment to customer service. "I know what’s going on with our clients," Jim says. "I ask them how it’s going for them and if we’re doing a good job in every way. We don’t just wait until the end of the job to make sure they’re happy. We perform right all along the way."

Clients have Jim’s cell phone number and trust him to answer their calls seven days a week. They’re also impressed with the company’s dedication to keeping jobsites organized and cleaning up construction debris every day before leaving the site.

One GoldenWest Renovations client named Hannah told a researcher from The Prime Buyer’s Report, "They remodeled our house and did a great job. Jim even went out of his way and dropped off a sander when I was repainting our porch. He’s just a really great guy like that."

So for a contractor you can trust, follow the advice of homeowners who have used GoldenWest Renovations. In the words of a previous customer named Rich, "Jim and his crew are the best guys we found for a job well done. They came every day as promised, and on time.  My wife was not willing to compromise with quality or workmanship, and Jim did not let us down." Readers of this report get 50% off labor on new kitchen and bathroom cabinet installations just for saying they saw it here.

"We had two 60’s era bathrooms totally gutted and redone. We didn’t have a lot of experience with contractors, but Jim and his crew had us comfortable in a very short time. They were all very dependable (always on time), polite and considerate. Jim was here everyday. We had no problem with leaving them at the house when we weren’t home. All our requests were carried out, with constructive suggestions when needed. Everything was done by code and the inspection process was seamless. The workers (especially Rosenburg) are very dilligent with what they do and are proud of their work. Jim also recommended that since the bathroom door was being replaced, replacing them all would make a big difference in the feel of the house. We followed his advice, and are very glad we did. He had the old doors out and the new ones painted and installed within 2 days. Payment was done in increments as the job went along. If we ever need a contractor again, we will be calling Goldcrest."

—Wanda, Vallejo CA

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"Jim and his crew are the best guys we found for a job well done. They came every day as promised, and on time. My wife and I had several estimates, and after looking at some of his work we knew we had the right group of craftsmen to do the job. Jim was open and honest with us on how the process would work. My wife was not willing to compromise with quality or workmanship, and Jim did not let us down. He made us aware of issues and corrected them long before they became problems. Cost for us was a big deal, and he always made us aware of the ups and downs with changes and upgrades. This gave us the control we were looking for."

—Rich and Florrie




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For anyone considering a home improvement or remodeling project, I would heartily recommend Jim Pawloski and Goldcrest Designs. When I purchased my 1940’s cinderblock home in Benicia, I knew it needed updating. I contacted a number of contractors and fortunately decided on Goldcrest Designs. From the very first meeting, Jim was punctual, dependable and forthright. I appreciated that he was realistic and didn’t sugar coat what needed to be done and especially what couldn’t be done within my budget.

During construction, he kept me well informed with photos and progress reports. Although it is a small house, it presented a huge job with every subsystem from electrical to plumbing to gas to waste water being updated and the entire kitchen being moved to a room that when we started had no utilities but electrical. Jim had to be part sleuth figuring out where and how things were plumbed, wired and vented, part adventurer deciding how to get from where the house was to how I wanted it, and part miracle worker handling surprises the house threw at him. When unexpected challenges arose, Jim handled them swiftly and confidently always aware of cost and time constraints. His crew was equally professional and caring.

Please, don’t hesitate to hire Jim for your construction needs. If you are fortunate, like I was, that he had an opening when I needed a contractor, you won’t be disappointed."

—Barbara, San Diego CA

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"I’m absolutely thrilled! They remodeled our house and did a great job. Jim even went out of his way and dropped off a sander when I was repainting our porch. He’s just a really great guy like that."

—Hannah P.

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"Their customer service is high, and that’s big. They’re easy to deal with."

—Mike A.

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"Anyone who has had to find a contractor, knows that it’s difficult to find a good one, and that when you find a bad one, the results can be nightmarish.

TLC / Goldcrest Homes, Inc., turned a nightmarish situation caused in my home by THE MOST incompetent contractor (a referral) into my dream home!!!!

Why? Mainly because first the company listens to YOUR ideas for your home. They then work WITH you on ensuring your kitchen/baths are fully functional (being thoughtful enough to figure out ways to access – easily – blind/base cabinets; moving electrical & adding electrical outlets to ensure enough for bathroom appliances, etc.)

I ended up changing the color of my cabinets, getting entirely new floors – and everything done to my specifications and beyond – because this company cared: not just about my home but also about me!!!!

If you ever are in search of a good contractor, call tlc / Goldcrest Homes. You will NEVER go wrong with this company, which incidentally has been in business for more than 30 years!!!!"

—Victoria

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"Jim is a man of his word. He will professionally estimate your project and complete as expected at a fair price and with great quality. As a Renovation Lender that sees many projects, Jim is a rare General Contractor who knows his numbers and gets the work done correctly."

—T.H., Santa Rosa CA

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"Work was quality and they worked diligently to get the job done."

—A. Veata, Vallejo CA

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"It can be hard to find a contractor you know you can trust. This is something you will not have to worry about with Jim Pawloski. He is dependable, honest, experienced and quite able to bring the job in on time and on budget.

We own a Victorian house in historic part of Vallejo. We wanted a Whole House remodel which would preserve and accentuate the historic design aspects of my home, but which would not be too costly. We hired Goldcrest Designs and from the start Jim’s expertise and experience was evident. He turned out to be right about everything. Our home is now a gem. We have and will continue to recommend Goldcrest Designs to friends.

The next time we need a contractor we will be sure to use Jim again. We think you should too."

—SuArra, Vallejo CA

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"I hired Goldcrest to remove a load-bearing wall between a dining room and living room before we moved into our house in Benicia. They worked with engineering and the city to get permits done quickly and the work was done well ahead of schedule and under the estimated amount. Jim’s guys are professional and efficient. Highly recommend!"

—Aaron, Vallejo CA

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"He’s the greatest. A truly conscientious contractor whose work is superb! He did our kitchen and dining room, added a closet, then remodeled and retiled a bathroom. I just hired him again to do the other bathroom. He cleans up so well that it’s cleaner than when my maid comes!"

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"He remodeled my kitchen for me, and replaced a wall which had dry rot. He’s reasonably priced, and does high quality work. His workers are very pleasant."

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"This was our 1st reno experience and we interviewed 8 contractors. Jim was our 2nd interview and my wife and I felt we should hire him immediately but we stuck with our plan to interview the remaining 6 so we can make an objective decision. Our impression of Jim was that he was trustworthy, dependable and that he would be very pleasant to work with– this was consistent through out the entire reno and it is what we still feel about him. Jim knew 2 of the contractors we interviewed and recommended them to us- we chose him in the end. "It is only wood and nails" is what Jim would say whenever we pitched an idea that was outside the agreed upon plans (a "change over" in construction jargon) and we had MANY of those ideas through out the reno. Jim and his professional crew executed those ideas beyond our expectations. We had a good plan but Jim gave us a great finished product. He was present on a daily basis and showed up when we called him when there were issues. Jim is dependable. All our inspection passed on all 1st visits. My wife and I would highly recommend him for your project."

—M.C., Vallejo CA

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"We had our house wall sidings replaced, house painted, popcorn ceiling taken out and entrance adjustments done, we are so grateful to Jim and his very professional crew for the high quality of work they do!!! The main thing about Goldcrest Designs… is the TRUST factor, they deliver…daily routine was never disrupted, we leave in the morning to work, the crew would be there working, we entrust our house to them and at the end of each day, we come home to an orderly, clean home, everything in place… It might taken at least 45 days for the project to be done.. .but it was all worth it… Jim and crew never compromised their quality of work… For our future home projects…there’s only one company for us…Goldcrest Designs. Thanks Jim."

—Ted and Irma, Benicia CA

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"They remodeled my kitchen, laundry and bathroom, and left nothing undone. Jim is thorough, and has a great eye for detail. His crew is excellent, and they do beautiful finish work. That’s what I like: a nice finished product. I’m so pleased with the work they did for me."

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