Every review below comes from a real Howard Construction client across Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, and Calistoga. We don't cherry-pick — we build relationships that last.
"I had meetings with four contractors, including Philip Howard. There was no doubt in my mind that Philip was not only the most professional contractor I met, but he had the best ideas and the most knowledge. From start to finish we experienced professionalism and the highest quality of work that one could ever hope for. We could not be happier with the finished product."
"We would highly recommend Philip Howard. He did a wonderful job with our remodel. He was very reliable and communicated well with us during the whole project. He coordinated all the subcontractors so the job ran smoothly and got done on time. Phil paid close attention to details and made sure everything was done correctly and that we were happy with the end result."
"Having worked with contractors in the past, we were impressed with your daily on-time performance, your respect for our desires, and flexibility with changes as the job evolved. We were particularly appreciative of your crew's nightly cleanup efforts — right down to the magnetic nail sweeping! We look forward to working with you again in the future."
"I want to formally thank you for the great work you did in rebuilding my garage and utility room addition. Since the project was evolving during construction, you and your guys showed great flexibility and adaptability in responding to the evolving design. You were especially helpful in being my partner in making important decisions. Rich's sensitivity and consideration to our neighbors was remarkable."
"Phil and his crew quickly and professionally completed our remodel. They found extensive dry rot in the floor — making extensive framing repairs before installing the sheetrock, tile, and textures. This unexpected damage did not throw our schedule off. Phil came through to finish up the bathroom in time for our out-of-town guests. Thanks for making a disruptive remodel smooth and easy for owners that lived in the house through it all."
"We hired Phil Howard to replace a leaking 40-year-old pool at our home in Sonoma. Our original scope was simply to replace the pool. Once work began, we expanded the project significantly — completely renovating our backyard and then the master bath. Phil showed incredible flexibility and great communication throughout every change in scope."
"We would like to thank you for the outstanding job you did on our pool and deck installation. After months of research, we were so glad to find Howard Construction. You did an excellent job at a reasonable price. We appreciate the time you took to go over all pool options available — vinyl, gunite, and fiberglass. We couldn't be happier that we chose a fiberglass pool from The whole process, from first call to final day, was professional and completely stress-free."
"We hired Howard Construction for a complete kitchen and master bath renovation at our Napa Valley home. Philip Howard ran a flawless project from start to finish — his crew showed up every single day, kept our home incredibly clean, and the craftsmanship was absolutely beautiful. Our kitchen now looks like something out of a magazine. Worth every penny."
"After the fires, we didn't know where to turn. Phil Howard came out personally, walked the property with us, and gave us a detailed plan that made us feel hopeful again. His team rebuilt our Santa Rosa home beautifully — better than it was before. He treated our rebuild like it was his own family's home. We can't recommend him enough."
"We built an ADU on our Sonoma Valley property and Howard Construction made the entire process painless. Phil handled every permit, coordinated every subcontractor, and kept us informed weekly. The finished unit is gorgeous — our guests love staying there. It has already paid for itself in rental income. Truly exceptional work."
"I manage several wine country properties and Howard Construction is the only contractor I trust for renovation work in Napa and Calistoga. Phil's attention to detail is unmatched — he notices things other contractors miss entirely. His pricing is fair, his timelines are accurate, and he communicates proactively without you having to chase him. That is extremely rare."
"Howard Construction built our dream outdoor living area in Sonoma — fiberglass pool, full outdoor kitchen, pergola, and custom deck. The project took exactly as long as Phil said it would and came in on budget. The quality is extraordinary. Our backyard is now where we spend every weekend. Best investment we've made in our home."
"We did a second-story addition on our home in Healdsburg and I cannot say enough good things about Phil Howard and his team. They turned a stressful, complicated project into something we actually enjoyed watching take shape. The addition blends seamlessly with the original house — you'd never know it wasn't always there. Remarkable craftsmanship."
Completed projects in Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, and Calistoga.
