IKB Design & Construction — Local services in Los Altos

Our latest and third project with IKB was completed during the COVID-19 pandemic. IKB built a guest bathroom, (this house never had one before), a new master closet, and sliding barn doors added to our living room making it into an optional guest room, new overhead lighting, a fireplace insert, wooden floors refinished, a new roof, new solar, & a Tesla power wall. There were just so many pieces that had to fit together. This is where a real experienced contractor pays off.

Once again our choice in using IKB was validated. Keith and Tyler, IKB’s builders, the designers, Lucy the project manager, all the office staff and subcontractors were so great to work with. I would call my design style “Industrial bohemian”. When our designer said “we can work with that” I was surprised and delighted. Our new guest bathroom is exactly that, industrial bohemian. Who knew? For the rest of it, selecting lighting, doors, door handles, every nut and bolt can be exhausting but it all came together at the end.

We started with IKB when we remodeled an outdated master bathroom. We were so impressed with the IKB designers & builders, Keith and Tyler, that we signed on to get a kitchen remodel as well.

During the kitchen remodel, we decided to live in our house during the entire process, setting up an outdoor kitchen in our backyard and eating out. Keith, Tyler & the subcontractors became like family to us. As a professional chef and restaurateur, I knew my way around kitchen design. Home design materials are not as durable as professional materials but professional materials are not beautiful. The IKB designers were able to help us find tough, durable materials that were beautiful and timeless looking. After 13 years, people still marvel at how beautiful our kitchen design is. IKB was able to finish 3 weeks earlier than expected!

Any good craftsman will tell you that a good outcome depends on the prep. You can’t make a great meal unless you use great ingredients. The same thing goes for construction projects. If you don’t do your work prior to starting your project, it will not go smoothly and you will not be happy with the results. IKB does the work, and they take pride in...

We hired IKB to remodel two bathrooms and we’re absolutely delighted with the superb results -- as well as their super gracious, friendly, and thoughtful approach and processes from start to finish!

When we signed off on the final designs, they gave us a detailed project plan with a clear timeline and clear milestones – then they met almost every milestone on time. When a challenging situation arose, they quickly circled multiple subcontractors back to the project to resolve the issue. When a surprise was uncovered, they gave us a reasonable estimate then quickly got the project back on track. Overall, IKB delivered excellent-quality within budget and almost-on-time.

A shout out for their lead contractors, Tyler and Philip, and a solid 10 for their craftsmanship and professionalism from their first day on our project until their last. Simply outstanding.

Their teamwork was awesome. Karen was super-conscientious in ensuring that Lucy’s fabulous designs translated to gorgeous bathrooms, in keeping all the subcontractors on schedule, and in keeping us informed every step of the way.

Their Covid protocols were thoughtful and thorough, and made us feel completely safe.

And last but definitely not least, IKB understands how to work with our city planning department, and our project passed all inspections with flying colors. Absolutely priceless.

Overall we were thrilled with IKB’s artistry, professionalism, responsiveness, communications, and superb...

We hired IKB to design and renovate 3 bathrooms and a hallway. We stumbled upon them when out and about in Los Altos, having walked by their shop regularly and being impressed with their work, but always in the evening when it was closed. Having considered renovations for some time, we took advantage of the moment to learn about their services, and never looked back. From the get go, we were impressed not just by the quality of the work, but by HOW they approached the project management -- high detail orientation and responsible timeline and budget management, constant and transparent communication, full identification and management of the subcontractors, and most importantly, not starting the project until enough of the materials were in to actually execute it on time! We always knew who would be in the house when and doing what, and the IKB team and all subcontractors were professional and talented. In the end, we're deeply impressed with the quality of the design and execution, as well as that they finished on time, and would confidently recommend their services, whether it be for design,...