Make it Right Carpentry Inc. remodels kitchens, bathrooms and whole homes for residential clients throughout Marin County. The company has the in-house capabilities to handle every phase of its customers’ interior and exterior renovation projects, including specialty work like deck design and metal-framed structure installations.
Owner Wilber Barrios says Make it Right Carpentry’s entire team takes pride in building strong relationships with its clientele. “We focus on taking care of our clients’ homes with the same care and attention that we’d give our own, which they truly appreciate. Also, I’m personally involved in every project so I can make sure our communication is seamless and every detail meets our high standards.”
Make it Right Carpentry emphasizes quality control via thorough oversight and collaboration with its customers. “We review every job and conduct a walkthrough with the homeowner to confirm everything meets their expectations,” explains Mr. Barrios. “We also use a system that allows our clients to track the progress of their jobs with photos, which keeps them involved every step of the way.”
“‘Make it right’ is more than just our name—it’s the guiding principle of everything we do. Our goal is to leave every client smiling by delivering results that meet or exceed their expectations. Whether it’s a small upgrade or a large transformation, we’re here to give them exactly what they want.”
Creating a budget for your home improvement project doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Remodeling can be a stressful process for homeowners, and most of the tension usually stems from money issues—how much is available, how to spend it and so on. The best way to avoid money-related stress is to create a detailed remodeling budget and stick to it throughout the entire project. Consider the following tips to get started:
Make a list of all your debts. Include any fixed monthly payments you make, including mortgages, credit cards and car loans. Leave off general expenses like utilities, groceries and internet service.
Determine your total gross monthly income. Think of it like a loan application and list all your applicable sources of income.
Make sure you’re comfortable with the exact layout of your project. Look for a company that uses a 3D architectural package to help you understand your new space, including how your furniture will be arranged.
Make sure you fully understand the contract’s payment structure before signing it. California law limits upfront payments to 10 percent or $1,000, whichever is lower, with the remainder charged as the work progresses. It’s especially important to understand when payments are due so you can plan for them. You don’t want to pay a hefty upfront fee only to have the contractor disappear.
After you determine your budget, it’s important to look for a construction company that has experience building in your local area. The Bay Area has numerous ground types that affect routine construction in different ways, so if your contractor doesn’t take that into account from the beginning, your project will likely go over budget and schedule. If you’re building on rock, for example, that can significantly increase the cost of installing the foundation. If you build on sand, like in the San Francisco Marina, there’s a good chance your home will shift and sink if it doesn’t have the right foundation. Lifting and leveling it later will be very expensive, so doing it right from the start will save a lot of money in the long term.
Maintaining customer satisfaction is a key component of any business, but it’s even more important for remodeling contractors that have earned Diamond Certified. For Make it Right Carpentry Inc., keeping clients happy means taking a personal interest in every project. “Our clients appreciate us because we treat them like family,” affirms owner Wilber Barrios. “They can tell by the way we work that we care for each property like it was our own. And if there’s anything they aren’t happy with, we’re there to make it right, just like our name says.”
Make it Right Carpentry has been remodeling kitchens, bathrooms and whole homes for residential clients throughout Marin County since 2021. The company has the training and equipment to handle every phase of the interior and exterior renovation process, including specialty work like deck design and metal-framed structure installations.
Unlike remodeling firms whose owners delegate project management responsibilities to less experienced employees, Make it Right Carpentry provides every job with the hands-on expertise of Mr. Barrios himself. “I don’t have salesmen or managers acting as middlemen—our clients communicate directly with me,” he says. “I’m present on the jobsite and I’m always available when they need something.”
Another distinguishing attribute of Make it Right Carpentry is its rigorous approach to quality control. “I closely oversee each project as it’s being completed,” explains Mr. Barrios. “We also take pictures of each phase and show it to the clients so they can see the progress for themselves, and at the end of the job, we do a walkthrough to make sure everything has been done the way they want it.”
