Fontana Construction Company Profile

How well your construction project turns out depends on finding a good general contractor with integrity. Fontana Construction, Inc., in Marin County is praised by clients for getting the job done with integrity, including up-front itemized estimates, fair pricing and professional construction crews.

 

We interviewed owner Mike Fontana to find out why Fontana Construction Inc in San Rafael CA has a reputation for integrity.


Fontana Construction, Inc. Integrity With Honest Budgets

Some contractors promise deceptively-low estimates impossible to keep. Mike Fontana explains, "If a general contractor doesn't list the specific materials to be used, you don't know what products that contractor will include, and that can increase the job costs. For example, a cheap general bid might only allow for an off-brand refrigerator. But if the client chooses a professional grade refrigerator, the contractor then charges the client an additional $15,000 for that refrigerator."

Fontana Construction gives honest and completely detailed bids. Mike Fontana says, "We understand that clients have expectations about the specific materials, fixtures, and appliances that go into their homes. So we submit to them estimates that are fully itemized and give realistic allowances for appliances, flooring and other materials."

A homeowner named Georgia backed this up when she said during a research phone call to previous customers, "They are the best contractors that I've ever worked with. They do what they say they are going to do. They put everything in writing, and it is straightforward."


Crews With Professional Integrity at Fontana Construction Inc.

Fontana Construction has their own highly skilled crews and they thoroughly vet every subcontractor they hire. Mike Fontana explains, "All of our subcontractors must prove in writing that they hold liability and workers' compensation insurance before they sign a contract with us. This ensures quality and protects our clients."

A client named Megan agreed, saying during a research phone call, "The quality of their work was good and the people that they hired did a quality job. They were reliable, and they kept their word."

Their integrity is seen by more than their own clients. Mike Fontana and his crew make the effort to communicate so that even the neighbors of their clients are made to feel good about the building process. Mike says, "We know that sometimes construction causes friction in a neighborhood, so we introduce ourselves to the neighbors and give them our contact information so they can reach us if they have questions. This lets them feel they're part of the process and keeps peace in the neighborhood during construction."

Mike Fontana has lived in the Bay Area for over 50 years, originally born in Buenos Aires. He's been married 35 years and his wife Bonnie is the bookkeeper and office manager at Fontana Construction. The couple's son, Stevan, a former NFL player, currently serves as project manager and estimator.

So to hire a contractor who's known for professional integrity, with detailed bids and reliable crews, know that previous clients say Fontana Construction is that company. A customer named Page summed it up when she said, "The quality of their work, their skills, all the employees were really great! They are the best and we would recommend them to anyone."

 

—Lauren Bongard Schwarz
Associate Editor
The Prime Buyer's Report