We hired Approved Contractor to paint our house and had a great experience. They went above and beyond to paint all accents and replace light fixtures. The pricing was reasonable and they finished on schedule. Highly recommend! read more

I recently needed all new windows for my condo and met with three different contractors before making a decision. One company didn't even bother to come out--just asked for measurements and sent a generic quote for basic Milgard windows. Another contractor did show up, but he was extremely pushy and basically demanded that I make a decision on the spot. He was also the most expensive of the three. Approved Contractor was the complete opposite experience. Their sales rep came out, took his time, was very relaxed and professional, walked me through all my options, and provided full license and insurance info. He left me with a written estimate and zero pressure. Their pricing came in right in the middle, but the service level made it the best value by a mile. Once my HOA approved the project, everything moved exactly on schedule. The windows were custom, and the team showed up within the four-week lead time they quoted. They installed all five windows in less than a day. They also removed the brand-new blinds I had just installed and put them back up perfectly--like they were never touched. Huge bonus. Communication was great the entire time. The installer met me in the morning so I could walk him through the space, and he called ahead before finishing so I could come back from the office, inspect everything, and sign off. The finished product looks fantastic. From the first phone call to the sales visit to installation day, the whole experience was smooth, honest, and professional. I'd absolutely recommend Approved Contractor Inc. if you're looking for quality window replacement without the pressure or runaround. read more

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Update on my review from 2020. I had Approved apply Cool Life coating to my house in 2020. They were the manufacturers suggested/approved Contractor. Since then I continue to experience bubbles, lifting, and flaking of my stucco and coating. They begrudgingly fixed the problem a few times. I called again only to be told their labor/application warranty was only 4 years. The initial cost was over $10,000. I would warn anyone not to use this Contractor, especially in Orange County! read more

Approved Contractors is probably one of THE best experiences we've had where the team is clear with the work, prices are reasonable with no hidden costs, and they do what they say they are going to do and ON TIME! They really know what it means to put the customer first and we have already recommended them to friends and family. We had stucco work done and some minor painting and window installation and their work is clean and to code. They would suggest to you to have the work they do inspected rather than not which should tell you something about the quality and pride they provide in their work. I have to give it to our foreman Rene who was an excellent communicator every step of the way, Matt our PM who created our scope of work and estimates who was responsive and available for our questions, and Kimi in the administrative office who was also responsive and kept us informed every week. We have nothing but good things to say about Approved Contractor. Just know that if you're shopping for estimates and others might come in a tad lower, know that what you pay with Approved is what you will get, without hassle, without delay, and to us that's actually cheaper in the long run. They left our space clean and spotless when the work was done and it was just hassle free. It's the only contractor we've worked with where we actually had a pleasant experience.We thought it didn't exist but here we are. I wish they did more work than just the exterior for our interior home remodeling needs! read more

I will recommend this team to everyone! The windows fit perfectly with our home. It looks like they have always been there and part of the original design. The routers were so nice and did beautiful work. They picked up after themselves so well you would never know we have workers in the house. Thank you for the beautiful work! Now to finish the rest of the exterior to match these gorgeous windows! read more

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I definitely love it! My house looks better than brand new! It was built in 1945, and it has never, ever looked this amazing! It was all done in only 7 days! Incredible I just wish I had done the Cool Life exterior coating sooner. It is classy, refined and sophisticated now. No more looking like a hot mess. No more looking like a faded, worn out, cotton candy pink puff. No more looking unfinished and just a project that I was going to address "someday". I picked this color back in 2018. So finally after 5.5 years of just being a paint sample card in my purse, it is a stunning reality now! I am thrilled that Approved Contractor was able to custom match the color I wanted. My house had a lot of damaged stucco around the base, the termites ate some parts of my undereaves, but it was all repaired and restored! Jared made it easy to say yes. He is professional and by the book. He got me an amazing deal, and took care of financing the project in a few minutes. I had gotten 4 bids total, and the other 3 were a waste of time. Approved Contractor takes care of everything, and their price was the best. This transformation is gorgeous! As a widow and single mom, my daughter and I really appreciate all y'all have done for us. Thank you to Chuy, Javi, and the nice guy that installed the pedestrian garage door. read more

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Approved Contractor completed my house painting in about three weeks' time. The steps were: powerwashing, sanding, patching, siding replacement, priming, painting, clean up, and touch ups. I am very happy with the results. Our curb appeal is significantly improved. Our neighbors keep complimenting the project. The value was great-- I got quotes from three companies and not only was this the best-- there is a lifetime warranty on the materials and is transferable once. Labor warranty is four years. Total expense was under 30,000. Approved Contractor's team is very responsive and helpful. The office, the foreman, and the crew communicate together very well. The on-site crew was polite, considerate, and definitely enjoy their jobs. It seems like a nice company to work for. The crew did not mind working around me when I needed to do yardwork during the project. The foreman was great about continuing the project when I went away on vacation. There was also a portopotty on site which was very thoughtful to keep the interior of my house clean. read more

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Thank you Approved Contractor for an absolutely beautiful job you did installing our new siding. We have had so many compliments from not only friends and family but from neighbors just walking by. We couldn't be more pleased. read more

I hired Approved Contractor to replace my aging wooden French doors. Right from the start, Jared the business owner, was professional, no-nonsense, and gave me valuable advice about my options. I actually learned a lot from him. All the interactions with his office staff as well as the tradesmen that performed the job were all professional, honest, and highly skilled, and the end result was just beautiful! There was a long supply chain delay, months, in between ordering and install, but Jared's office, especially, Kimy, kept in touch regularly, letting me know they haven't forgotten our work and would be starting asap. That went a long way with me! Thanks Kimy! I've had my fair share of experiences with contractors, both "pretty good" and some downright, nightmarish! I have to say, this has been the single best experience from beginning to end that I've ever had with remodeling and it's due to the high standards this company upholds. On top of that, Jared is a nice guy and really knows his stuff. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone who demands quality and professionalism. He doesn't do crappy jobs, so don't ask for the cheap version that will cause regret later. Jared, can't thank you and your crew enough! Really appreciate you all! read more

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They don't correct problems with their work and products, even when problem arise within a few months after installation. I had all my doors and windows replaced. Today the French doors in my kitchen won't open. They are stuck shut. I called Approved Contractor who said they sent in a service request to the distributor who then sends it to the manufacturer, and the manufacturer will contact me! It could take more than 30 days they said!!! I need access to the outdoors. I cannot wait weeks. read more

Jared and the team were fantastic. They did high quality work and listened to me and made any changes I wanted. Jared also keeps on top of the latest requirements for fire hardening homes and was the most knowledgeable contractor I interviewed on these matters. I was very happy with his work. read more

Excellent experience from start to finish! We had all our old, and single-pane windows (about 23) and doors (3) replaced at our house. We first met Mark, who came to our house; he thoroughly reviewed our windows and answered our questions without pushing us to sign anything. We met with the owner Jared before we decided to move forward. The communication with the office was excellent. The lead time was ultimately longer than initially planned (but this was expected given the state of the supply chain in 2022). The installation was fantastic. Lalo and his team came for about four days to our house and did an extraordinary job. Lalo explained everything we needed to know about the process to accommodate our working-from-home schedule and our two indoor cats. The resulting work is phenomenal, and the difference in the house is very noticeable between our old and new windows. Overall I would highly recommend Approved Contractor! read more

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Everything was on time, communication regarding the project was excellent, and the site was kept clean.

I live in Orange County, and I used them a few years ago. They replaced my living room picture window and my kitchen garden window. I was happy with their work and my windows still look great. Matt came out to give me a quote. Just to make sure, I got another quote from another popular window company. I decided to once again use Approved Contractor. The guys did a great job installing my patio door and screen. I had a bunch of cracked and broken stucco that they removed and cleaned up very nicely. The patio door looks great. They retro fit the frame, and they did a really nice job. They slide open and shut nicely. The same with the screen door. I'm very happy with the way they look. Nice job! read more

Got several proposals and Approved was in the ballpark so went with them for the first time. From the estimation for the job to completion, all was well done and kept us well informed of the progress. It was a large building for a non-profit to clean, repair and re-stucco and then repair of wood trim and painting. All done very professionall. Thank you. Maureen B read more

I recently replaced the windows & sliding glass balcony doors in my condo & had an awesome experience working with Approved Contractor - Their turnaround, communication & efficiency from start to finish was all top notch. They had no problem working within very specific HOA guidelines & liaised with building management to setup the install. Installation took a mere day; everything was quick, seamless & well done. Highly recommend, will for sure engage again for any future projects! read more

I can't say enough good things about APPROVED CONTRACTOR. Jared was honest and knowledgeable about the windows he sells and goes out of his way to help his customer(s)! His office staff was friendly and supportive and his installers were on time and were very effecient...all in all, it was a great experience and would definitely recommend them! read more

Allow me to begin with an analogy: Assume you need a new set of 4 tires for your vehicle. You come to an agreement with the tire shop, and you sign a work order that says (in part) "We will inflate the tires sufficiently." When you pick up the car, you notice that the tires look a little flat, and the dash-board computer is warning you that the tires need air. You point this out to the tire store manager who says "we put 'sufficient' air in the tires." When you disagree, and provide visual proof, he replies "ok, to fill the tires the way you want will be an addendum of [many] dollars." You say, "the work order says you will fill the tire with sufficient air!" He replies, "the air in the tires is 'sufficient'. So went my experience with - let's call him "Mr. Verde" - of Approved Contractor, who was selected to install a new Bay Window in our home. It's a nice Andersen window, but upon initial installation, it was obviously set in the wall askew. We pointed this out to Mr. Verde, who sent his crew back out. Their solution was to jack-up the window with a tire jack, then support it with two-by-fours, then say "you need to discuss this with Mr Verde." His reply was to send us an "addendum" for many thousands of dollars to fix the installation error. His argument was that the window was initially installed with "sufficient" support, even though there was a tire jack holding it up! How can you argue that the window was installed with "sufficient support" when it requires jacking up and two-by-four bracing!?! Ultimately Mr Verde relented - very grudgingly - after telling me what a bad person I am and what a good person he is. His crew returned and installed proper / sufficient support bracing for the window, though I had to agree to expensive additional stucco work. My suggestion: Look elsewhere, or at the very least insist on very definitive language in the 'Scope of Work' that Mr Verde provides to you. read more

We got quotes from Approved Contractor (and a few other contractors) to re-side or repaint our house. Their quote was reasonable (not cheap, not expensive) and we ended up going with them - and we're so glad we did. We've used different contractors on different projects in the past, and with the exception of one plumber and one windows person, we've never been happy with the finished work or process. However, with Approved Contractor the work was really well done - everything from communication with the office about scheduling and payment (shoutout to Kimberlee, Emely, and Maia - communication is much more important than a lot of contractors realize and they nailed it) to the initial preparatory work to the finish work (I might ding the cleanup a little - but that's being picky and unreasonable, because I don't know how you couldn't miss some the little paint flakes). So yeah, very happy. Additionally, after the project was done we waited until it started to rain to see how everything held up - would the patch jobs hold, would the rain reveal any places missed? For the most part everything was great - but most importantly, when we asked if they could touch-up the very few issues they came out with no hesitation to do so. And them standing by it gives us so much confidence in the quality of the work. We have a few more projects we're considering (some small, some big) and we will definitely approach Approved Contractor first when we make our plans. read more

Approved Contractors are the epitome of professionalism. They installed a beautiful French Door for me and although we had a miscommunication on how it would be put in there was no problem at all because Justin arranged to have the involved people come out and within a week my stucco was done the door was installed and the follow up every step of the way was remarkable - unlike anything I have experienced when doing home remodeling. And a nice little touch. I even got a Starbucks gift card from them after my order was placed - kind of made my day actually. You won't regret it. read more

After reviewing several quotes for windows & patio doors, decided to go with Approved Contractor & couldn't be happier! They answered all questions, kept me informed on the progress of my project, & provided excellent customer service. Definitely recommend! read more

Look at the transformation of color and Ipe wood siding! As with any construction projects there were a few hiccups but the final product was an A+. I also have to admit that the price Jared game me for more than fair, especially in comparison with other contractors. His workers were professional and adhered to my high expectations! See the final product and where we started...Job well done...Thanks Jared! read more

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We couldn't have been happier with the window installation by approved contractor. Not only was it exactly what we wanted, but the price was very competitive, the follow-through was perfect and the installation went without a hitch. The windows are beautiful. We strongly recommend this company read more

Amazing work and great outcome for my bow window. I received several estimates for a large, damaged bow window. After meeting with Approved Contractor (process, pricing, and previous work) it was no doubt Approved Contractor was right for the job. The team was professional and navigated a challenging situation. The window did not meet the exact specifications. The home was built in 1941 and had unexpected wood damage. After speaking to Jared, the team executed a perfect solution and performed a custom install which included concrete framing (outside) and a border frame (inside). Once the wood work was completed, the new bow window installed, and the final paint completed to match the existing color scheme of the house, it was an amazing job. Our neighbors are raving about the window. We are very happy and plan to hire Approved Contractor for more work. From damaged window to spectacular view!!! Kudos to the team: Jared, Sergio, and Kimberlee, who were available to answer the many questions to ensure we received the best service and quality product. read more

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We contracted with ApprovedContractor to replace all of our siding and trim with HardieBoard siding/trim, to install all-new windows, and to paint all of the siding and trim. The effort was complex because the work had to be interleaved with work being done by a second home-remodel contractor. ApprovedContractor was flexible in their scheduling, so everything worked out. The new painted siding looks awesome; the windows are snug -- ApprovedContractor did high-quality installation throughout. They even added some carpentry, installing custom replacements for the doors that vented our foundation. We highly recommend them, and may use them again when our roof needs replacing. read more

I had the exterior of my house painted by Approved Contractor about 4 months. I have to say, it still looks as great as it did the first day they started painting! From the initial estimate to the final step of the paint job, everyone involved was helpful and professional. During the estimate, they were super helpful on my decision on whether to paint the entire exterior or add vinyl siding to parts of the house. I was given a thoughtful opinion on what would look best, last longest on my property specifically and fit within my budget. Rather than try and sell me on the most expensive option, they were very genuine in their opinion and showed a lot of expertise on the matter. The paint job came out great, Brandon and his crew were so nice, professional and really seemed to care about their work. I could tell there was a lot of attention to detail. The house before was in dire need of a new paint job and honestly now the house looks almost brand new! From what I was told by a friend who is a contractor, the price was within range for the job. I was glad to know that I was receiving quality work at a reasonable price. If you are looking for quality, professionalism and craftsmanship, I'd recommend Approved Contractor. read more

From beginning to end, the whole project went smoothly for us. They were very responsive and took all of our details into account. We had windows and doors replaced, and had our siding repaired and painted. We are absolutely satisfied. read more

Approved Contractor, Inc did our renovation and we could not be happier with either the process or the finished product. Our 67 year old house looks brand new. We 1. Replaced our windows; 2. Replaced our wood siding with Hardie Board; 3. Sealed off a door; and 4. Had the house painted. Approved Contractor did the entire project; no subcontractors. They controlled the project start to finish. The quality of the work was excellent. In fact the city inspector was very complimentary on the quality of the work. Jared, the owner, could not be any nicer. He was so good at working with our budget, offering options to keep the costs to a minimum. He is very involved at all steps. He kept us up to date and was always very patient with our many questions. We felt like we were in good hands. His office manager, Jessica, was also so wonderful to work with, making sure the project went off without a hitch. The workers were all very skilled at their jobs. They were so pleasant and wanted to make sure we were pleased with their work. They were so clean and cleaned up the work site at the end of every day. We have had so many compliments from neighbors and passer-byers on the finished project. If you are thinking of replacing windows, roof, siding, stucco, or painting, make sure you contact Jared at Approved Contractor. read more

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Excellent work by Approved Contractors on the installation of James Hardie Board for my house siding. I know they are very busy but it was worth the wait. I chose them because they have very competitive bid price with very good reviews. They are highly rated and an approved installer by James Hardie. Their foreman Jaime is very experienced and very detailed oriented. He also worked with the building inspector to get the permit signed off. Jared the owner is very responsive to any issues or questions that I had. The office personnel was also very helpful and accommodating. I have been getting a lot of compliments on my house lately. I will highly recommend them. read more

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excellent company..would definitely hire again very good communication and customer support

If I were you, I would run away as fast as I can from these people. They do a terrible job, they are unresponsive When you point out mistakes, they leave a mess everywhere. And they show up on the weekends without letting you know. If I could give them zero stars, I would. So incredibly rude too. They are also the worst painters ever. They only paint paint where they think that you would look. They damaged our property and then expected us to pay for repairs saying that "it happens". I even spoke to one of the workers letting them know how terrible I thought the job was. He agreed that they did a terrible job. That is the only thing that they were honest about. read more

They do good work. They put siding on my house and I get a lot of compliments on it. They only got two stars however, because: Their contract lists no exclusions but there was a big exclusion that they did not inform us about and as a result it cost us about $7000 more than the contracted amount. We were double billed for items included in the contract. I would never use them again and I would not recommend them to anyone else. read more

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The owner called me under the false pretense of reconciling and clearing the air. In reality, he wanted my honest review removed from Yelp. He justified his actions, defended his unprofessionalism, and just further proved what a sketchy character he is. Then he sent off an email, see attached, which contradicts his last email where he quotes me around 10k. If he had sent this email to begin with that would have been the end of this. He is well within his right to not issue an estimate or a bid on projects he is uncomfortable with. He has the right of refusal; people have the right to ignore my warning and pay this character significantly more for windows then they would every other Anlin Dealer within 100 miles. Not my problem.... read more

Approved Contractor - Windows Installation Near Me - Canoga Park, California

I found Approved Contractor Inc via The website home advisor. My project was to install new windows and create a French door. I am not certain that I received the lowest price out there, but it was well worth it. I am very happy with the outcome and the quality of my windows and French doors. I cannot say enough about the professionalism of the team that worked on my project. They arrived on time, but were careful not to come earlier than they said ; I noticed they waited in their truck outside until the appointment time. The lead installer was beyond efficient and polite. The work was done exactly as promised. After the installations were completed they were careful to leave the work areas perfectly clean. They even washed all the windows. The lead installer was so professional, he demonstrated The properties of each and every window which included how to clean them and how to remove the screens. It is very difficult these days to find individuals with such a professional work ethic. Jared is extremely lucky to have found these individuals! read more

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Approved Contractorwas recommended by a friend. We gave them a call and they were very professional. They answered all all questions to our satisfaction and completed their work in a very compent manner. Hardie fiber cement siding was applied to our entire home. It truly looks like a new home. We are totally satisfied read more

After spending many days researching contractors for my window replacement project, I came to the conclusion that Approved Contractor had the best team for my job. Approved Contractor did wonderful work installing my Andersen windows. The results were better than what I expected. Jose, the installation foreman and his crew were efficient, courteous, and very knowledgeable. The crew was punctual and showed up each morning exactly when they said they would. The crew covered furniture before starting work and always cleaned up at the end of each day. The stucco around the Andersen sliding glass door had to be removed to install the new door. I was surprised how well the stucco crew matched the new stucco to the color of our existing residence...great job! The quoted price by Jared for the job was fair and reasonable. I was also very impressed by Kimberlee, the office manager, and her team. She, or one of her team members, always responded to my questions in a very expeditious manner. I definitely recommend Approved Contractor for window or door replacement work. read more

I am writing this review on behalf of my mom. Approved Contractor recently installed windows for my parents home. The work quality was poor, they installed two different windows than what was originally discussed! When confronted about it, they were very rude and hostile with my mother. The experience with them was not good! Please do not use this company. read more

Excellent service! Lalo was the person whom we worked with to measure our windows, and install them. He was thorough, clean, and did everything professionally. I can't express how happy I am with the end result. Their back office support, Jared and Kimberlee, were also responsive to inquiries, even when I was contacting them often to answer questions and discuss timeline. While they are very busy, the work was worth the wait. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking quality service! read more

I'm very pleased that we hired Approved Contractor Inc. to repair the exterior of my mom's house. They handled the job from start to completion. Like with any job of this size there were hiccups, but Jared and his crew were quick to resolve them in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Jared and his crew at Approved Contractor. read more

Again with a review of Approved Contractor, this time roofing. No surprises here, AMAZING! Small leak detected in an upper bedroom, had probably been seepage for some time, but unnoticed until heavy rains a few weeks ago. Nothing serious but added it to the list that every homeowner has and hates. As if in a dream, I said to myself I wish Jared (owner) did roofs. Looking for a company in the area, Approved literally popped up first in the search. I called to schedule and as always, had an appointment for inspection. A cracked tile immediately above the leak area. Jorge did an aerial scope and found a few others throughout the roof and suggested replacing them even though there hasn't been any other leaks. This morning crew arrived on time and found the source, a pinhole tear in the underlayment, literally no bigger than a pencil point. They replaced the (builder grade paper, I suppose) with dang near commercial grade paper, could barely rip it by hand, over the entire area (200sqft), replaced the tiles and almost perfectly matched replacement tiles. I'm going to sleep like a baby! Something about knowing there are actually contractors who care about their work and their customers. read more