Independently Rated Highest in Quality
N i n t h                              Consecutive Year        
Originally Earned:
June 2003
We declare that Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. HAS QUALIFIED for and continues to meet the Ongoing Research and Rating Requirements for Diamond Certified® status.
Certificate #278
(415) 347-6907
100 North Hill Drive, Suite 20
Brisbane, CA 94005

Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. provides a variety of residential remodeling services for clients throughout San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. The company focuses on building room additions and remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, decks, foundations and more.

Owner Christopher Wells has been involved in the construction industry since he was 14 years old. He began his career as a carpenter and spent many years as a home inspector, where he evaluated more than 3,000 structures and gained a thorough knowledge of Bay Area residential construction issues. Mr. Wells founded Christopher Wells Construction in 1984 after earning his general contractor’s license.

Christopher Wells Construction stresses communication through all phases of its projects. If clients have any questions of concerns, the company’s foreman is either onsite to immediately address them or is available by phone.

Company Philosophy

“We take a simple approach to building and remodeling: Make sure the job is done right the first time, and be truthful about costs and upfront with every detail. We put a great emphasis on communication; our clients don’t have to worry about when their jobs will be finished, because they already know the details.”

Serving all of San Francisco including Mission District, Sunset District, Bernal Heights, Russian Hill, Western Addition, the Castro and Tenderloin.

Additions      
Remodels
Bathrooms    
Decks
Foundations  
Kitchens

Comparative Summary

Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. has been remodeling and repairing San Francisco and San Mateo County homes since 1984. The company builds additions and works on bathrooms, kitchens, decks, foundations and more. Owner and company namesake Christopher Wells started his construction career as a carpenter and has been gaining hands-on industry experience ever since. Mr. Wells personally handles...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you provide written project schedules?
A: "Yes, depending on the project. Some projects are straightforward and don’t require a lot of paper plans; more complex projects do. Regardless, we’ll be in constant contact so you know the status of your project and its work sched...
Q: Do you maintain a clean worksite?
A: "Yes. We pay extra attention to cleanliness. We put up temporary protection to contain dust in the work area and bring a portable toilet to the site so we don’t disturb you by using your bathrooms."
Q: Do you use subcontractors?
A: "We use some subcontractors for specialized, non-carpentry work. But we use the same subcontractors all the time, and we have good working relationships with them. In effect, we’re one crew."

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Industry Info

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Customer Satisfaction

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Customer Loyalty

Survey Question: If you needed this product or service in the future, would you use this company again?
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Diamond Certified Qualification

Based on 90 customer surveys, we declare
Christopher Wells Construction, Inc.
has passed all rating steps and has earned
The Diamond Certified Award
No. 278
Continuously qualified since June 2003.
David Pak
Director of Ratings Research
American Ratings Corporation

Verbatim Survey Responses From Only Verified Customers

Daniel B. Verified Customer Name
"They do very high quality work. They are professional, very easy to work with, and pleasant."
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Company Capabilities Table

Christopher Wells Construction, Inc.
100 North Hill Drive, Suite 20
Brisbane, CA 94005
(415) 347-6907
DCID4154697116

Mon – Fri: 7am – 4pm
Sat: By Appointment

Serving all of San Francisco including Mission District, Sunset District, Bernal Heights, Russian Hill, Western Addition, the Castro and Tenderloin.

Christopher Wells
33
8
442455
Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation
American Society of Home Inspectors, Better Business Bureau, Build it Green
1984
Residential Repairs, Remodels and Additions, Bathrooms, Decks, Foundations, Kitchens
8
Homeowners and Some Commercial Work
1-Year Warranty on Workmanship

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Survey Responses For

Christopher Wells Construction, Inc.

Christopher Wells Construction, Inc.: Average 9.3 out of 10 based on 90 unique customer surveys of these open ended questions.
Daniel B. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They do very high quality work. They are professional, very easy to work with, and pleasant."

Art R. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His honesty, and his workers were great."

Kumiko F. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His professionalism, he kept us informed about everything."

Pat M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's reliable and friendly. His guys are wonderful. I trust him. He's an excellent contractor. I have used him several times."

Stanley S. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is professional and knowledgeable. He is kind of a perfectionist. He follows through and gets back to me."

Dave B. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness."

Bill B. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The consistency and reliability."

Bonnie L. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very responsive with returning calls and addressing concerns. He was willing to discuss possible changes. He was open to talking and he was available."

Joan L. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They did what they said they would do. They were always on time. The finish was the way it was supposed to be. The quality of the work was good. The people on the job were considerate of our time. We were living there, so they were aware of our schedule. They left things clean. It was one of the best experiences that we've had."

Kumiko F. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Their professionalism and their relationship with us, I say this because we had other contractors. We saw the difference in the way they handled projects. For example, we were given a quote and it didn't go over budget. Sometimes, it was even under. He just billed us for what it was. Other contractors would nickel and dime us."

Pat M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's prompt and honest. He knows exactly what is going on. He has an incredible reputation as a master carpenter. I highly recommend him. I have been using him for many years. I can count on his work and I don't have to be there to feel comfortable."

Robert U. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Chris does great work. He has good people and he conducts himself professionally. He does a great job of communicating how he is going to do the job."

Fred C. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He uses high quality workers. He's innovative. The quality of the work is very good."

Nancy E. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is very detail oriented and professional. He wants to please the customer."

Kumiko F. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His workmanship and his personality were good."

Robert K. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They did a great job."

Scott. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is very easy to work with and well organized."

Tom W. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Many things impressed us. He kept his appointments. His crew was skilled and seemed happy. They were easy to work with."

Nancy E. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I like the quality of the work and the people were nice."

Donna H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They made sure all the little details were worked out, whereas other contractors think you're not watching and tend to cover things up. They made sure everything was done correctly. Their work was very detail-oriented, and they were very professional."

Julia L. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked their project management and the quality of their carpentry."

Shannon R. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Very good craftsmen."

Tom R. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked his crew and the way he communicated."

Ken H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's easy to work with, and he communicates well."

Allan K. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They have done have quality work for the amount of money we paid."

Tom M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked his honesty and timeliness. His staff was also great."

Scott R. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Their efficient organization and their attention to detail."

Mr. S. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The communication was excellent. They were on time, and did what they said they were going to do. The workers cleaned up well, were polite and I felt comfortable with them there."

Grover N. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His attitude is great. He's friendly, professional, and he has all the qualities I could ask for in a contractor."

Bill S. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Both people I worked with were very competent and courteous."

Janet O. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They are very professional, meticulous, and they do premium work."

Linda T. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They workmanship is high quality and they are always on time."

Tom W. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He did the job very promptly."

Heather M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His promptness and thoroughness (in getting the rot out)"

Patricia Y. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"It's pleasure to work with them."

Austin W. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They worked fast and well."

Mr. B. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's a friend."

Claudia C. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Communication was very good, they came through with the contract, the budget and the time with little disturbance to my tenants."

Ms. E. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked that he was prompt and very straight forward and everything took place as it was supposed to."

Mrs. G. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The quality of their work."

Mr. H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The quality of the work they do."

Mr. S. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"We've recommended them to all of our friends, he is meticulous, he is very professional, he delivers, he's very skilled, he hires excellent subcontractors."

Elizabeth S. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's my neighbor and I know and trust him."

Ms. T. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Craftsmanship and communication, creative ideas, and kept us in the loop, and great follow-through. I'm standing in the kitchen that he did and I love it."

Mrs. W. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They're so quick and nice guys."

Mr. W. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's thorough and direct and fair."

Mr. W. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's honest, he's reliable, he's fair, pleasant to work with, his workers like him and it's a pleasant work situation, careful, trustworthy and it's hard to find a contractor like that."

Mr. Y. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's good at what he does and he's a straight shooter."

Tom I. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Their accessibility and honesty."

Allan K. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Openness, predictability, and he did the work as stated."

Brad F. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was easy to communicate with and very outgoing."

Mel T. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"With our particular job, because it was an open ended job, we couldn't have a fixed bid. They were thorough in providing a best and worst case scenario. It was complete and detailed. The work was done on time and as described."

Marlene M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were very courteous. They started and finished on time."

Heather M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I think Chris is great. He is professional. He knows what he is doing."

Mary T. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They came out when they said they would."

Julia C. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were very good and finished the job on time."

Dawn L. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He kept me informed, so I really felt like I could trust him."

Dan M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They did a great job on my bathroom. The people were nice and professional. When a problem came up, they were quick to fix it. They were good at following up too."

Lucy W. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was thorough, reliable, professional, and very considerate. The young man working with Christopher was very nice. They answered my questions and explained things to me."

Dorothy J. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"It was really pleasurable to work with his crew. They took in consideration when I was home and when I wasn't. They seemed like family, and I didn't mind having them work in my house."

Dan M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were timely, efficient, they did quality work and cleaned up after themselves. I also liked that they communicate with the customer when issues come up during the process."

Tom R. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I really liked their attention to detail and the good communication."

Alan C. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Trustworthy, reliable, and responsive."

Bill B. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were professional all around."

James H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They showed up on time, worked hard, and they were very careful in their work."

Mr. C. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Good subs, direct employees are fantastic."

Pat. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They're good and honest guys. And the people Chris recommended were great."

Matso. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They did great follow-up and cleaned up every day after they were finished. They were also professional; their timing was good, and they communicated well."

Fred C. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I'm still using them. Chris is a decent guy and has a good crew. I have no complaints."

John H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They got the job done and it was neat."

Pat M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I like their honesty. The ability for Chris and Jim to build something better than expected by the permit is great. Also, their reputation in the industry is unsurpassed."

Josh W. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The quality."

Pat M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's good and his people are good, and honest; their work is solid."

Mike S. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Honesty."

Szabo R. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Work was done correct."

Trip B. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Their promptness and communication."

Ms. H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The workmanship was excellent and Chris is very responsive."

Rick M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Straightforward communication, Job done right the first time."

Mr. Z. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The quality of the work and reliability."

Chrysanthe. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were fair and knowledgeable."

Paul Y. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked most of the workers he sent over for the project, with the exception of the drywall crew."

Mr. H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:No
Q3 & Q4:"He is honest."

Ms. H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They are very good with what they do, great workers, very conscientious, Chris does very nice work, thorough and has a great team."

Mrs. M. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They are quiet workers, they get the job done, they are easy to have around."

Mr. N. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were honest and reliable."

Mr. H. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:7 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I was happy with the work their subcontractors did."

Bill T. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:7 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"If Chris is on the job I'm more impressed then when he's not."

Cheryl B. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:6 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was professional, and the work was okay."

Mr. L. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:6 out of 10
Q2:No
Q3 & Q4:"Christopher was very nice."

Mrs. C. Verified Christopher Wells Construction, Inc. Customer Name
Q1:4 out of 10
Q2:No
Q3 & Q4:"I liked Mr. Wells very much. They did the housing for the fan just fine."