We had a great experience working with Alejandro and his team on a full remodel of two bathrooms and our kitchen. From start to finish, the project moved quickly and stayed on schedule, which we really appreciated. The team was on-site every day, clearly committed to getting the work done right and efficiently. Everyone was respectful, professional, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. They paid close attention to detail and made a real effort to keep the work areas as tidy and organized as possible each day--something that made living through a remodel much easier. We're very happy with the results and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, hardworking team. read more

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From our first consultation with Alejandro through the final walk-through, the entire experience was great. Juan, Miguel, Chano, and Manuel were all professional, responsive, and always willing to listen to my feedback. They were also very respectful of our home, prepping the work area each day and cleaning up at the end of the day. I really liked that everyone was part of the Ambar Builders team and always seemed to be on the same page. Our master bath turned out amazing and was completed within the budget and timeline Alejandro promised. We couldn't be happier with the result! read more

I hired Ambar Builders for a full bathroom remodel and to redo the flooring in my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the very start, Alejandro and his team impressed me with their professionalism and efficiency. They began work right away and not only finished on time, but did so quickly. What really stood out, though, was their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. Alejandro was extremely responsive and receptive throughout the process, always taking the time to listen to my ideas and incorporate them seamlessly. He went the extra mile to accommodate changes and make sure every little detail was taken care of--from the fixtures to the final clean-up. The quality of the work speaks for itself, but it was their thoughtful approach and excellent communication that really made this project stress-free and enjoyable. Highly recommend Ambar Builders if you're looking for a contractor who delivers on time, is reliable, on a reasonable budget, and does great quality work. read more

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Wow! We had some creative ideas and Ambar, Alex and his team made it all happen. So beautiful. A completely new feel to our home. Very happy! Thank you! read more

We have worked with Ambar Builders not just once, but twice. We first hired Alejandro and his team to remodel our master bath shower, and we were so happy with their work that we hired them again to do a larger remodel to add a shower to our half bath and wall off a bedroom downstairs. Not only does their work look great, but they have also come back to take care of any small issues that have come up after they completed the job. We really appreciate Alejandro and his team for taking care of us and working with us to achieve the results we wanted! read more

Alejandro and his team did an amazing job with our bathroom remodel! His team helped us turn our old, dingy bathroom into the bathroom of our dreams. His team did all the demolition, plumbing, electric, and paint/drywall repairs. Alejandro made the whole process very easy for us by scheduling his team to come out nearly every day to ensure the project stayed on track. Everyone we interacted with was very friendly and always willing to answer our questions. We even made some last minute changes that Alejandro's team was able to squeeze in for us. We highly recommend Ambar for any home remodel/renovation projects! read more

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Five stars for Ambar Builders! Alex and his crew remodeled two full baths and a powder room in an early 90's townhome that we recently bought in Fallbrook. We needed someone that we could trust implicitly since we wouldn't be onsite for most of the demo and build. Ambar exceeded every expectation. As with any project, unexpected issues came up: a cracked vanity top from the supplier, water damage under the subfloor, a tight squeeze to the second floor for a huge and heavy master bath vanity. And through it all, Alex's go-to phrase was "We'll figure it out." And he and the team did - each and every time. We've got more plans on the horizon for this place. So glad we know who to work with! read more

Alex and his team did a great job helping us transform our cramped and outdated bathroom into a spa-like and spacious place where we can joyfully begin or wrap up our day. Alex was great at managing our expectations at every part of the project and made sure we were satisfied at every turn. His team was very supportive of our vision for our bathroom and did an incredible job of working with the inspector to make sure it was all to code. Once they wrapped up the project, they didn't hesitate to check in to make sure everything was working as it should. I am truly blown away by how life-changing this upgrade has been. Using my Pinterest inspiration and their expertise, every detail they touched has made that bathroom a vastly improved experience. A space-inefficient sliding door/fiberglass shower kit was replaced with a tiled shower/tub/fixed glass panel combo that allowed my 6'6" husband to enter and exit without bumping his head. They installed an exhaust fan and tiled our bathroom floor to match our new shower. They fixed our water temp issues in the shower/tub plumbing. Replaced the old, giant, and ugly sink vanity the room had with one that was more appropriate for the size and style of our bathroom. They also patched and painted the walls and replaced the inward swinging bathroom door with a space-saving barn door. All in all, it was no small feat and took a little over 6 weeks, but we look forward to hiring Alex's team again in the future. read more

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We contracted with Ambar Builders to do an almost complete remodel of our home. This was a large scale remodel. They took the entire 2500 square foot house's floors down to the concrete, and took most of the walls to the studs. They removed an offit from our kitchen, created beautiful countertops and designed a new island for us. If I listed all the work they did this review would be 10 pages long. The short version is that Alex the owner was at the job site almost every day, and the same crew of workers was at my house EVERYDAY, Monday through Friday for 9 weeks. The crew was very respectful, friendly, and went out of their way to accommodate us. During the course of our scope of work several other issues arose that we wanted taken care of and within a few days the crew was set to work on those areas we identified as well. The team was helpful in assisting us in choosing the right options and combinations of raw materials to make sure the house looked great. Here we are at the end of an 9 week project, and I already have them scoped to come back later this summer to do another one. The pricing was specific, and they stood by their price. There were no surprises on the bill. If I wanted an add on, Alex talked me through my options, and never tried to "juice the bill". Use them, you will be happy you did. read more

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Huge thank you to Alex, Laz, Victor, and Jonathan for doing such a great job with our home! They were like family to us during our journey of transforming our home, and we were grateful to have them. Our challenging project included converting our large attic into a 3rd bedroom and 3rd full bath, master bath remodel, and improving numerous things in the home. Finding a company to do this was not easy, as attic conversions deal with significant structural challenges which many contractors shied away from. I interviewed about 10 contractors, and we decided to put our faith in Ambar Builders due to response time, experience, and confidence. His pricing was not the cheapest, nor the most expensive, but he never changed the price of the initial estimate which is amazing! We actually added on side projects along the way and he did a great job with those as well. The project timeline took nearly a year from signing to completion, but the majority of that was due to the architectural engineering portion and waiting on the city of Oceanside to approve the permits. Once the permits were approved, the massive transformation of our home took about 17 weeks to complete, which was on par for the timeline Alex gave us. Below is a list of things he and his team competed (I'm sure in leaving some things out...) Free estimate and follow up visits Provide architectural plans Structural engineering approvals Submit plans to city Convert attic to 3rd bedroom, which involved cutting into floor slab to add footings for post in the wall to support massive beam for floor joists.. Add 3rd full custom bath in attic Add stairs to new 2nd story Install custom stair railing Re configure layout of master bath New custom master shower Re-pipe entire home / plumbing New HVAC system (adding AC also) Upgrade electrical panel to 200 amp Install EV charger Install new water heater Install new ceiling fans New flooring for entire home New baseboards for entire home Drywall/paint improvements Change lighting in kitchen New closet doors throughout home Oh yeah, they cut a giant hole in my roof and added a 4' window!!! This list goes on... The entire process was stressful to me and my wife as expected, but it was worth it in the end. We needed the extra space for our second child. Now the kids won't stop going up and down the new stairs lol. I wish I could post more than 10 photos, I have a couple hundred of the project. In short, if you're having a hard time selecting a contractor for your home project, place your bets on Alex and his team. We will be going with Ambar to redo our kitchen in a year or so, the only thing left in the house to upgrade. read more

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I would like to publicly thank Alex and the whole crew for my new master bathroom. the process was better than expected. i felt like i took a chance going with a smaller company rather than the big names. I am a thankful that i did go with Ambar builders. Alex was so helpful , professional and trustworthy person. ( We both lived in Brooklyn in the same years). My wife and i love the new space and would highly recommend to any friend or family. read more

If you're looking to hire a contractor, stop looking and hire Ambar Builders. Never in my life did I think I would have such an amazing experience from a complete home remodel. Our project was a full gut job and included a kitchen addition, city permit, and multiple city inspections. I've heard all the horror stories about nightmare contractors who do shoddy work, don't show up or who nickel and dime you. I can confidently say without a doubt that Alex is the most genuine, honest and stand up guy you'll come across not only as a contractor but as a person. Alex was always on top of everything and his crew is incredible. I saw or spoke with Alex almost every single day and the communication was fantastic. I was kept in the loop on everything. A special thank you to Laz and Jonathan for all their hard work. There is nothing those 2 can't figure out or handle! Every single person and trade that came to my house was experienced, professional and took pride in their work. They showed up every single day, on time, and ready to go. They were super respectful and treated my home like it was their own. We lived in the home during the entire remodel and they did an outstanding job of keeping everything very clean. Making sure to clean up each day before they left. I truly mean it when I say to stop shopping around for a contractor and just hire Ambar. They are the only contractor I would ever hire or recommend. I can't thank Alex and his team enough for everything and for turning my old home into the home of my dreams! read more

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We are so happy we hired Ambar Builders to take on our kitchen remodel. It was an ambitious job, with serious structural work (wall removals, new framing and beam supports, etc.) in a funky space with angled walls, vaulted ceilings, etc. Alejandro presented a vision of what the kitchen could be and delivered. As with any job, there were unexpected developments, and he rolled with them and helped us through them without stress. His workers were reliable, of high quality, polite and neat. The craftsmanship was top notch. The kitchen now looks absolutely beautiful and is also highly functional. It's opened up our whole floor. Our only regret is that he didn't hire him for our bathrooms first! read more

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Alex (the owner) and his crew turned our 90's downstairs bathroom into a stunning guest oasis! We're not fancy at all, but we saw a couple of pictures in a magazine and Alex did a great job recreating what he saw. The craftsmanship was great, his crew was courteous and professional, and best of all, Alex stopped by our house every day to check out the progress and say hi. We recommended Ambar Builders to some friends, and they were not disappointed. There's always a trust factor when you bring a contractor into your home to make big changes. After this experience, we can safely say that we don't need to look anywhere else. Master Bathroom and Kitchen are next - we can't wait!! read more

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Great experience with Alex and his team. My kitchen remodel turned out great. His team was always on time, clean and masked up (COVID protocols). The project was finished in the time period that we agreed on. His attention to detail was exactly what I was looking for. All in all great service, great pricing. I would definitely recommend Ámbar Builders to others. read more

We recently hired Ambar Building to remodel our shower. It was a little tricky being on the second floor and having walls that were not quite straight. But the work done was exceptional. Easy to work with, very responsive, figured out how to do anything I asked for. I couldn't be more pleased with the results and the whole experience. I have already recommended them to several people. read more

We got 4 estimates for a total bath remodel + kitchen cabinets and painting. #1 never sent his estimate. #2 was way too expensive. #3 was lowest bid, but didn't have his insurance/certificates in order and was slow to respond. Alex was a bit higher than the low bid but made us feel much more comfortable that the job was in the right hands. He didn't disappoint. The bigger the job, the more you have to expect unforeseen events that can upset expectations or schedules. There was nothing major, but Alex and his team were able to adjust to the surprises and still get everything accomplished on schedule even when it meant working one Saturday. There were no additions to the final invoice despite a few "above and beyond" corrections by Alex and his team. Alex used 5-6 different workers on this job and every one of them were as courteous and respectful as could be. They took special care to prevent leaving a mess and every day their cleanup left the area, including my garage, cleaner than they found it. Throughout the job Alex was always readily available to me by text if I had a question or concern. Most of the time he called me instead of texting. Pride. From top to bottom Ambar Builders care about satisfying their customers, keeping their promises, and doing the job right. I'm famous for picking the slowest checkout line at the store, but picking this contractor was the right choice. read more

Ambar Builders remodeled two bathrooms for us in Oceanside. Throughout the process, Alejandro and his team were helpful with design suggestions, they were responsive to all of our questions, they were reliable and showed up early every day, their attention to detail was great and finally, the job they did was excellent. In addition to the high quality of work, these guys were extremely professional taking care to keep the place as clean as it could during the remodel. I included from photos of the final project. I would highly recommend them for any future remodeling projects. read more

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I would like to thank Alex and Team (Laz, and Jonathan) for the expert renovation of my first and second floors. We shopped around from starter general contracting companies and high-end companies who gave us quotes from uncomfortably cheap to crazy high prices. Every company came in with a compelling and fancy sales pitch. When I first met Alex, he came in with nothing but a measuring tape. I am thankful that we went with his humble and very reasonable quote. We had Ambar removed and replaced our entertainment section wall, our kitchen island, and our downstairs floor as the three major items of our renovation. He also did a ton of work to include, paint upstairs and downstairs, replacing my second-floor carpet, all my outlets, switches, numerous light pendant and chandelier fixtures, installed lighting in every nook and cranny of my house, just to name a few. Most of the small items were added while the renovation was ongoing. There was only one concern that I had with contractors that I mentioned to Alex, and that was customer service. I didn't want to have to deal with being "ghosted" after the project started. He assured me that he was 100 percent reachable and he always maintained that up to this day. A little bit about the conduct of the renovation. The renovation took about two months but it was well worth it. On day one, his team came in and started demolishing what they had to. They were quick but organized and they ALWAYS left the house clean. Alex and the team were always cognizant of every stage of the renovation always ensuring that we didn't have any issues or concerns, especially over the weekend. They were very flexible with timelines and would work around certain dates for us. As mentioned earlier, we added a lot of extras to the renovation and they took it all in stride. I really can't say enough about how we love our new home. It is truly night and day from when we first purchased it and it's all because of the professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail that Ambar demonstrated. Sincerely, Thank you. Rob read more

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Alex and his team are outstanding! He has years of experience in every facet of the business so he finds the right people and is there every day to help move the project along. His full time staff lead by Laz really helps set Ambar apart. Laz does it all well! They've done two bathrooms and a major kitchen remodel as well as all interior doors. We couldn't be happier. Reliable, honest, fairly priced and yes even on time! read more

We love our new kitchen!! We hired Alex after meeting with several contractors, many of whom were flaky and rather expensive. Alex responded right away to my request, showed up promptly, and was easy to communicate with and very fairly priced. Throughout the project he and his crew were super nice and humble. Alex responded to all of my texts and calls promptly and addressed any questions or concerns I had. Any kind of remodel is hard enough but he and his crew made it a very smooth, pleasant experience. As for the work, we could not recommend them enough. They did an amazing job with the countertops and backsplash. We love the island...it makes the room feel so much bigger. I am a very detailed oriented person and was very impressed with how well everything turned out. We are so happy with the results that we plan to use them for a bathroom remodel in the future. Thanks Alex! read more

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Born raised and still live and conduct business in North county as a General Contractor since 1990 Alex and his crew have been working for me since 2010. He is a man who stands behind his word shows up and gets the job done! You will never regret using him Feel free to call me for any references or jobsite & client referrals. read more

After interviewing a number of contractors we selected Ambar Builders to do a major master bath upgrade to our primary residence. And we were so grateful for our selection. Alex Vicuna, owner was such a pleasure to work with as were all of his construction trade associates. Not only was his quote fair, the quality of work performed exceeded our expectations. This timetable for completing the work was spot on, trade specialists were on time for work each day, especially Laz, who is an exceptional craftsman and human being, and each day ended with an excellent cleanup as Alex's team went out of their way to minimize any inconvenience. We maintained our residency from the beginning to the conclusion of the project. Alex was present each day and always took the time to let us know what is and will happen the next day. To our pleasant surprise there were no hitches nor delays. We cannot wait to upgrade two additional bathrooms using Ambar Builders. If anyone would like see witness the project Ambar Builders performed for us, please contact Ambar Builders directly and make arrangement through Alex. We are loving our new master bath!! BobKat read more

I honestly can't say enough about how amazing these guys are! They have remodeled a guest bath, updated our fireplace, and remodeled our master bath! They are all incredibly kind, quick to respond to questions, on time, clean and fast. Not to mention the top notch quality of their work! I've recommended them to a number of people who have all been equally satisfied! Thanks again and we'll be calling for our kitchen soon! read more

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I wish I were writing a great 5 star review because that is what I expected I'd be doing when I called Ambar Builders. Instead, I took a day off work so I could meet with Alejandro at my house. We walked through my house and went over the job I wanted. He told me it would take approx 3 weeks to complete the job and that he would send me an estimate later in the week. On Friday I decided to text Alejandro because I had not heard anything in 3 or 4 days. He did not respond so I text him again on Saturday. He responded to me later in the day and said he could not provide me with an estimate because they have signed contracts for other clients and didn't have time for me. Why the hell didn't you just tell me that when we met or when I called? I could have easily called a different company for an estimate. Instead, Alejandro completely wasted my time and didn't even get back to me until I had text him twice asking where my estimate was. Next time just be honest with people up front if you're too busy for them so you don't waste their valuable time. read more

I reached out for a quote for a ceiling fan installation without existing electrical. I got a fast response and a quote over the phone. Alex and his team showed up on time and were professional and quick. The whole job took about an hour. There was no change in price from the quote and his team was pleasant and efficient. I will be calling them again if any other work is needed. read more

Delivered as planned with a master bathroom walk in shower installation. Very happy with the work done and great customer service! read more

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I have had Ambar Builders, Inc. as a vendor for years. I have always found them to be professional, on time and easy to work with when utilizing a budget. All of the employees are people that you would feel comfortable having in your business or your home. Give them a try. I always like to recommend people or businesses that do a great job and are easy to work with on projects. read more

We had a lot of flagstone flooring throughout the kitchen, den and entryway in our house that was beautiful to look at but a real pain to maintain and keep clean. After years of dealing with it, we decided to have it removed and replaced with luxury vinyl planking. Knowing that removing the flagstone was going to be a challenging and messy job, requiring jack-hammering to get it up, we sought multiple bids. After witnessing the work done by Ambar Builders on another home nearby, we chose Alex and his company to do the job. In addition to the flooring, we wanted a larger kitchen island to be designed and installed with a quartz countertop. We are extremely pleased with the outcome in all respects. Not only was Alex honest and communicative, his crew did a marvelous job. They were professional, meticulous in details, consistently on time, and a pleasure to have in our home. The flooring is marvelous, the kitchen island cabinetry exceeded our expectations, and the quartz top was superbly crafted by his crew! We are delighted to recommend Ambar Builders for your home improvement jobs, and will undoubtedly call on them again if we have future projects! read more

Alex and his team just finished a bathroom remodel and the whole experience was less stressful than other remodels. Friendly and courteous crew who always showed up on time and always cleaned up well at the end of the day. I have a lot more work for Ambar Builders after this positive experience. Thanks, Alex! read more

Alex was great to worth with. I received his name from a coworker and he immediately responded to my email and was out the next day to give a quote. He was very thorough and transparent about the process and what to expect from our kitchen remodel. He was also very responsive to text and emails, which is my preferred method of contact. He finished the project on time when he said he would and we absolutely love our kitchen. Him and his team did a great job and were great with Covid protocols. I highly recommend Ambar builders and will use them again in the future. read more

Alex and his team recently completed the renovation of our two bathrooms. They did an outstanding job. They were professional and very organized, and Alex scheduled the work perfectly to minimize disruption. The team worked intensively to get the job done as quickly as possible. I was very impressed with the attention to detail. Our two bathrooms are now finished and absolutely beautiful beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend Alex and his team! And they are all really nice guys - a pleasure to have them around. read more

Alex has done a bunch of electrical work for my remodel and he's been great. Responsive, affordable, quality work. I will use him again.

Alex responded with a quick response to my request for quote for adding a shower to an existing powder room. Alex showed up on time for initial consultation and we went through the project and he responded with a timely quote. After receiving several quotes from other contractors we made changes to the original approach in order to reduce the cost of the remodel. Alex came back a second time and we discussed the changes and he quickly submitted a new quote for the project. Alex's bid was not the most expensive and not the cheapest but his proposal included permitting the remodel which was something the others were not willing to bid. Alex assured me that he had done several permitted remodels in Carlsbad and he gave an estimate to complete that he kept. His crew showed up on time every day they scheduled and were extremely conscientious about minimizing disruption and dust in the home. His crew is very courteous and they did an excellent job. Building inspectors came by as planned at various steps of construction, no surprises or rework. Work has completed and final inspection was completed. Everything turned out great and the bathroom looks wonderful. I've since recommended Ambar to several of my colleagues and they are experiencing the same excellent care, professionalism and expertise with their remodels. read more