“Everyone knows how much work it is to remodel a home. I know I dreaded the experience, especially after hearing so many nightmare stories about projects gone wrong and conflicts with contractors. But remodeling, I have come to learn, is like marriage - it will take a lot of work, but who you work with will make all the difference. Working on our large remodeling project with Bridgford turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect team even if I could have created them out of thin air. Every single person - Chris Bridgford, Alejandro, Stephanie Walker (hands down the best ever!!), Jr, and even the contractors Bridgford carefully vetted and worked with - was absolutely amazing. Their attentiveness, commitment to quality, and incredible patience made the entire process unbelievably smooth and easy to go through. Chris was a true perfectionist in the best way possible; he took pride in getting every detail - big or small - absolutely right and I couldn’t have possibly asked for more. Stephanie was an angel sent from heaven - listening, guiding, and empathizing with me through ever step of the process and so warmly and gently walking me through a hundred thousand details. The way she thought through every small detail, it was as if she were imagining living in the home herself and helping me think about all the small but important things that I sure would have missed on my own. Every nook and crevice, from curvature of a door knob to lines and texture of the cabinet and everything in between, reminds me of just how much thought and care she put into this house and our home would not have been nowhere what it is without her help. Unlike some contractors who push their own ideas or leave you to figure things out, Bridgford genuinely listened. They welcomed all my thoughts and hopes without judgment and offered thoughtful guidance whenever I needed it. They were considerate about the costs, too, always finding ways to get what we wanted, but without ever compromising on quality. Our project took a little over two years, and not once did they fall short of my (very high) expectations or make me feel alone in the process. Even when the stress of remodeling got to me, the team’s calmness was like an anchor. They never rushed, never got flustered, and somehow helped me become calm and feel under control again, too. I absolutely hate having anyone mess with my stuff, but with Bridgford, I always knew I could trust them - not just to do the job right, but to care about our home, truly and sincerely, as if it were their own. It’s now been almost two and a half years since we moved back into our newly remodeled home and we still love it every single day. The craftsmanship, care, and beauty of the space are exactly what we dreamed of and I still marvel at all the work that went into making it what it is now. Remodeling is hard work, no denying it, but if I ever had to do it again, I wouldn’t hesitate for even a second to work with Bridgford again. Words cannot express how much I appreciate them and the wonderful experience working with them. Thank you so much, Bridgford team!! 🌼”

— Michelle, San Jose

"Bridgford Construction undertook a near-complete rebuild of our home, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. To me, honesty and quality are the two most essential traits a construction company can offer—and those are the first words that come to mind when I describe Bridgford. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every detail; they never settle for “good enough.” They’re transparent about timelines and costs, and they genuinely collaborate with clients to find solutions that suit a range of budgets. From start to finish, working with Bridgford was a fantastic experience. Every member of the team—from the framers and carpenters to the foreman, design team, project manager, and Chris, the owner—was professional, pleasant, and easy to work with. We recommend Bridgford to everyone we know who’s considering home renovations. And without fail, everyone who’s seen our house has been blown away by its craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal."

— Joe, San Jose

“Wow! is the first word that everyone says when they see our new remodeled kitchen. The design was spectacular, the craftsmanship was superb and everyone was a joy to work with. They were on time and on budget. We have done many large projects over our 40 years of remodeling houses. Bridgford is by far the best contractor we had the pleasure to work with. Their designers, Stephanie and Angie, took our ideas and made them 10 times better. Their project manager, Deana, was incredibly competent, organized and a joy to work with. Chris the owner has assembled a top notch team that delivered the kitchen of our dreams."

— Richard, Saratoga

“Chris and the whole Bridgford team are just awesome. Seriously, we can’t say enough good things about them. They took our dream and made it way better than we ever thought possible. You can tell they’ve been doing this a long time—they just get it. They were always a step ahead, with smart suggestions and solutions we never would’ve come up with on our own. And when the usual stuff came up—permits, utilities, random hiccups—they handled it all like pros and kept us in the loop the whole time. We never felt stressed or out of the loop. Also, they’re just super nice people. Even our neighbors kept telling us how friendly and respectful the crew was while they were working. That says a lot. Bottom line: we love our new space, and we’re so glad we chose Bridgford Construction. If you’re thinking about a renovation, these are the people you want. We’d recommend them in a heartbeat."

— Joe, San Jose

“Bridgford Construction helped put together our project submittal package within a 5-week deadline (this was due to a upcoming change in local regulations). This included all necessary information from their designer, draftsman, structural engineer, geologist, soils engineer, Water Department, Fire Department, Sewer Department, Grading and Drainage. Unless you have been through this process, you could not know what an unbelievable task this was under this timeline. Bridgford Construction was our hero! The Planning Department employees, that helped initiate the process, actually gave us high fives when we handed in the permit application! After we started construction we also worked with Bridgford Construction’s in-house designer, Stephanie, who helped us achieve our vision of the house. The construction timeline from start of construction to finish was less than a year. We have been extremely pleased with the high standard of work performed and the work ethic of all their employees and subcontractors. They kept the job site safe and took extra measures to ensure their work impacted our neighbors as little as possible. I could not say enough about our positive experience with them. We literally would not have our new house without them! They are local and family-owned. They do an incredible job. AND, they CARE!"

— Lynn, Los Gatos

“We used Bridgford Construction on two separate remodel projects and are extremely happy with the results. Management and staff were consistently courteous, professional, and timely. The work quality superior, project management efficient and Chris Bridgford responsive to all questions, concerns or desired changes. We lived through one of the remodel projects which also coincided with the birth of our first child - the process was incredibly smooth given the stressful circumstances. Bridgford staff cleaned up the site on a daily basis. Would not hesitate to recommend Bridgford Construction or use on future projects."

— Jenny, Los Gatos

“I have had the fortune of working with Chris Bridgford and Bridgford Construction on several large scale architectural/construction projects over the past 7 years. Aside from being dependable, conscientious and reliable, Chris is truly a partner in the design of the project. His skill in construction and in project execution ensure that the final product not only meets design intent, but exceeds it. His attention to detail and finding the right subcontractors for difficult tasks make him an invaluable part of the team. Chris is always available to collaborate on field issues and is always ready to offer cost effective solutions to unseen problems that can arise, particularly in remodel projects. He is the perfect balance of knowledge, experience and integrity. I recommend him for any scale construction project. He is an integral part of making sure the entire team works toward the common goal of project success."

— JCA Architects

“Bridgford Construction was the BEST CHOICE we could have made regarding a large renovation / restoration project at our house. Our situation was unique in that our house had a significant fire. We initially selected an insurance recommended contractor who then bailed on the job. That's when Bridgford rescued my family and our house from a horrible situation by his willingness to take on our job. Chris Bridgford, his direct staff (Alejandro, Caesar and others) and his team of sub-contractors are all incredibly professional and a pure pleasure to work with during a remodeling and building process. Chris personally managed the job site well and was incredibly communicative to us throughout the entire remodeling and renovation process - which cost well over $250K. Bridgford's team performed very high quality work on time and within budget. I was super impressed with his team of sub-contractors, which is key to having superior quality renovation and remodeling work. I would not hesitate to use Bridgford Construction again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a superior contractor who delivers great work on time and within budget."

— Adkison Family, San Jose

“Bridgford Construction took our unimproved since the 1950s Willow Glen home to studs and on to a completely rebuilt, modern home. His workmanship and attention to detail were superb and his management of his crew and subs was excellent throughout the project. His crew keeps a clean and safe job site and was welcoming during the many job site visits. Project included all new interiors, electrical, plumbing, exterior finishing, molding, etc. Very good and responsive communicator. Would hire them again in a minute."

Tim, San Jose

“Stop searching for your General Contractor. You have found him. You simply cannot do better than Bridgford Construction. Chris has done several major projects for me and we are 120% satisfied with the results. - Incredible quality. Chris does not cut corners, his goal is a top-notch result. He holds his subcontractors to a high standard and insists they deliver quality work. Subcontractors are not perfect, but a good general contractor like Chris transforms them to perfection by detailed oversight. What's better, costs of mistakes by subcontractors are not passed on to you, instead he holds them accountable for their work. Besides, Chris has a network of subcontractors who do fantastic work. And finally, for the most critical parts of the job, he does the work himself, and the results show. - Attention to detail. He anticipates problems and fixes them in advance, and assures everything is perfect. The alignment of the cabinets, tile, molding, trim, doors, windows, hardwood...everything...in my project exceeded my expectations. And my expectations were high! - Trustworthy. The typical experience with a general contractor is wondering when things will go wrong, when there would be cost overruns, when you would have to argue. There was never any such experience with Chris across all my projects. Completely flexible, professional, and trustworthy at all times. - Cost effective. Chris delivered an amazing result, but was cost competitive. As a small operation, his overheads are lower and he achieves a quality result at a competitive price. - Communicative. Chris kept me informed at all times and gave me recommendations and suggestions for what we might do differently to save time, cost, or improve the result. - On time. We had a tight deadline for our major renovation and Chris delivered on time, even working long hours to finish the last details. The goal we set was almost unreasonable and yet he achieved the complex project, at amazing quality, within our tight deadline. Amazing.”

— John, Willow Glen

"I am an architect and I've been working on construction projects in the Bay Area with Bridgford Construction for 8 years, from new construction to additions, to interior remodels. Chris is a quality oriented contractor who takes pride in what he does, from the framing, that, as an architect I notice, to the final details, which makes a client happy (and the architect too). He is always ready to embrace non-mainstream design details or materials and discuss them as needed, to find the best outcome for a project. Bridgford Construction job sites are always clean and organized. I particularly appreciate the entire team's problem solving and collaborative attitude and their experience in all aspects of complex projects and modern construction challenges, including steel, hillsides, septic systems and fire resistant construction."

- Nila Conti, Architect