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    Would hire again, well run professional company that aims to please and do good business. They replaced windows (required all new construction), fixed major stucco damage and painted. My house is transformed and very happy with results, many compliments from neighbors. My pest control guy thought he came to the wrong house at first, it looked so different! The stucco damage was worse than what the initial bid covered and I was warned at the start the costs might go higher. They were willing to compromise on the additional price. One selling point for me with Approved Contractor is by doing both the windows and stucco they take responsibility if any issues arise with either. I was kept informed of the schedule of work. Thanks to Justin, Marcos and crew, window crew. And thanks to the office ladies who always answer phones and emails promptly. Highly recommend Approved Contractors.

    Alan T.

    I recently had the pleasure of working with Approved Contractor for a renovation project on my home, and I cannot speak highly enough of their service and professionalism. I had water leaks from the intense rain season which required me to not only redo all my stucco walls but brand new windows to replace the cheap retrofits. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and stress-free, thanks to their dedicated team and commitment to excellence. Shout-out to Mike Powers for helping me throughout the process and my million questions. The rest of the team Kimi and Don for all their work.

    My new Anlin patio door with new stucco surrounding.

    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.

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    Daniel G.

    I wanted to take a few moments and share an experience that I had with a window replacement company. I had multiple companies come out and give me quotes, but one person in particular, Justin with Approved Contractor Inc, took the time to explain to me that my windows had a lifetime warranty and I could contact Milgard with any concerns I had regarding possible repair. He also pointed out simple maintenance steps that I could do to continue to ensure that my windows remained efficient and waterproof for years to come. The time he took convinced me to forgo the replacement project (ultimately saving 40-100k) and to utilize that money in other areas of my home was greatly appreciated. If you are looking for someone who will be honest and take the time to inform you without pushy sales tactics, then Justin and Approved Contractor, Inc are the ones you should call. Highly recommend them to anyone and everyone. https://nextdoor.com/p/w_4rpKkHBfk5?utm_source=share&extras=MTYzMjg5Nzk%3D

    Joseph M.

    My home project was completed today and I couldn't be more satisfied. New stucco, stone veneer, and paint were expertly done. The work crews were courteous and hard working. The results are exactly as we imagined. There are so many shady home improvement contractors out there. Why take a chance. This company is reputable and honest, and the work is professional. Well done Approved Contractor!

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    We hired Approved Contractor to update our old siding and our moisture damaged stucco. We are very satisfied with the end results to our home. The James Hardie siding and the weep screed install for the stucco were much needed upgrades to the house. The project transformed the exterior of our house and now I can say we have the best looking house on the block thanks to Approved Contractor. Everyone was a pleasure to work with. Justin came out to analyze and gave us a fair quote. Responsive whenever I had questions. Marcos and team were always on time. I had one revision to the garage and they were able to accommodate. Kimi and the front office were friendly and easy to reach through various forms of communication. Thank you team for making our house beautiful.

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    Lynn D.

    Thank you Justin for a casual presentation and thorough detail of explanation on the stucco repair and the textured coated paint. Osmay the foreman was communicative and flexible during the whole process. I especially appreciated the detail in the prep work on our 1958 home. Our house looks clean crisp and brand new.

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    Richard W.

    I had an insulation project that was small and grew into 3 contractors. I called Approved Contractor and worked with Justin C. He came to the house a couple of times until we agreed on the scope of work. Justin was accomodating and didn't force me into any work I didn't want. As a matter of fact, we scoped the work and then I rescoped and Justin was very patient and willing to help me get what I wanted. Justin managed different contractors and we removed some rotting siding from the second story of my home and installed insulation then replaced with stucco. As with any project, there is always something that is not quite right. I took some pictures and sent them to Justin and he had a crew out to correct every issue I had. The project turned out well and I will contact Justin for future work. Thank you Justin C. at Approved Contractor

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    Justin was so fantastic & helped guide me through process on selecting my siding to get an accurate estimate.

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    Palm Construction

    Palm Construction

    (138 reviews)

    We worked with Avi to paint my mom's house and it was one of the best experiences we've had with a…read morecompany. The whole team including the painter Francisco was professional, respectful and kind. We highly recommend not only Palm Construction but working with Avi. Avi was present everyday and very communicative with everything as it happened. Thank you all for a beautiful paint job, and treating our family so well.

    After meeting with 5-6 different backyard renovation companies, we ultimately chose Palm…read moreConstruction because their reviews consistently stood out and now we completely understand why. From start to finish, the experience exceeded our expectations. Avi, our project manager, was exceptional throughout the entire process. He kept us informed every step of the way, checked in during every phase of the project, and made sure every question we had was addressed immediately. His communication, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. He was seriously so kind and thoughtful. Mateo and Giovanni were equally incredible. They were kind, hardworking, efficient, and genuinely cared about the quality of their work. Every morning they arrived right on time at 8:30 a.m. and worked diligently until 5:00 p.m. and during that time, they were completely on top of everything. The level of precision and care they put into our backyard was truly impeccable. It's rare to find a company that combines professionalism, communication, punctuality, and craftsmanship this well. We are beyond happy with the final result and will absolutely be using Palm Construction again for future projects. Highly, highly recommend.

    CertEX Construction - We specialize in top-quality exterior siding, expert stucco application, premium window installation and professional exterior painting.

    CertEX Construction

    (13 reviews)

    Meticulous, Detail Oriented, Personable, Fair Pricing and Reliable, When we decided to re-side our…read morehome with James Hardie siding for fire prevention we went to their website for contractor recommendations. I think 3 came up in my area of Pine Valley in San Diego County and I had all 3 come out to give me a bid along with 2 other siding contractors that could install Hardie Board. One bid was high, 3 bids were comparable and one was low. Turns out Mike and Jesus, owners of CertEx, installed our windows with another company 12 years ago but has since started their own company. I didn't choose CertEx because I worked with Mike and Jesus in the past. I chose them because they didn't blow smoke up my ass like other "Approved" and "Elite" contractors approved by James Hardie. I chose them because their price seemed fair. It wasn't high or low. I chose them because my gut said, "You can trust this contractor". Guess what? I was right. The team did an amazing job. So meticulous. I can't get past that. They did not skimp or cut corners. Their attention to detail was beyond expectation. The workers at my home were Carlos, Arturo and Pumba. They were great!!! Such great workers. If I didn't respect CertEx and their workers as I did, I'd try to poach them for my work because they were amazing. Thank You CertEx and all workers involved. Your work was point on. Exact. It doesn't get better than this. I'll update the "after" pictures once paint, lights and chimney wrap is installed. Thank You CertEx. Your work is amazing as is your employees.

    If I could give 100 stars, I absolutely would!!…read more From start to finish, working with CERTEX was truly such a positive experience. I needed to replace an old aluminum sliding door, nine single pane windows throughout my home, and replace the siding above my garage. I received multiple quotes, but CERTEX immediately stood out. Not only was their pricing competitive and inclusive of quality materials and a solid warranty, but I genuinely felt comfortable and confident moving forward with them. Mike, the owner, is truly one of the good ones. He is honest, transparent, and incredibly easy to talk to. At no point did I feel pressured or upsold. He took the time to walk me through everything and made sure I felt confident in every decision. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in doing things the right way. The transformation to my home has been amazing. The new windows completely changed both the exterior look and how the inside feels. It is brighter, cleaner, and so much more updated. The siding repair also made a HUGE difference to the front of the house. Everything looks modern, polished, and cohesive now. It honestly made me fall in love with my home all over again. I met with Mike's business partner, Jesus, every morning, which I really appreciated. One of the things that meant the most to me was his communication and attention to detail. Jesus kept me informed on when they were arriving and what the plan was for the day. I never once felt out of the loop. Their crew was professional, respectful, and incredibly kind. (Big shoutout to David, Jose, and the rest of the team!) They cleaned up at the end of each workday, kept everything organized, and treated my home with care. Truly an amazing group of professionals who exceeded my expectations. When it came time for the final invoice, there were absolutely no surprises. It was exactly what I was quoted and signed for. If you are considering window or siding work, or any of the other services they offer, I 110% recommend CertEX. You will be in great hands and will not regret it. I enjoyed the entire process and absolutely love the results. I am already looking forward to having them back for more projects.

    Superior Siding - Idea for new facade

    Superior Siding

    (13 reviews)

    Ocean Beach, Point Loma

    2.5 stars: My siding looks beautiful due to Christian's…read moregreat employees and due to my diligence/flexibility and my major cost shifting techniques Christian's behavior led me to undertake. The process to get to almost the end point has however been pretty awful. I have read the older reviews and am amazed, because the Christian I dealt with these past 50 days was extremely different from what other reviewers describe. My opinion is Christian is very high strung and explosive these days. It is for this reason that I write this review. While on my property for a sliding and window installation, Christian had three self instigated yelling episodes, once even to another contracting service. Christian, you see, had a 10 million dollar home to side after mine and said he was behind on my job due to the window delay. The window issue caused a one day delay. Health issues in one of his employees caused a 10 day delay. Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years) caused a 6 day delay. I ended up placing a change order request to eliminate Christian's company from trimming the interior to my windows because I became afraid that Christian would have another explosive interaction. Christian also seemed quite unable to manage his moneys for my job, twice asking for money days ahead of completion of scheduled work. He also used my contract to order materials for another job. Thankfully, I was able to get a lin release, but it was only given to me AFTER removing the material from my property and while job was still less than 50% completed. Some of the material he took away that day was needed to complete my corner railing, so a makeshift corner was placed that is chipped and needs fixed. Even though he was contracted to caulk siding and nail holes, Christian told me his workers aren't as good at that aspect of the job, that I would be better off getting a painter to do that work. I had no problem with doing that until Christian refused to credit me for the cost of caulking that was shifted to a painter. Instead Christian continues to insist that I pay him for the caulking job his team did not complete. Christian has gone as far as to state in writing that both caulking and flashing are not required when installing Hardie siding. He also said that he isn't responsible for insulating windows, just for plumbing them in the jambs. Hardie manufacturer, Azek manufacturer, window installers and an independent 3rd party inspector all tell me Christian is wrong. Pretty certain that the CA Licensing Board will also tell me Christian he is wrong. Christian left my job unfinished. I have 32 feet of missing trim in the front of my house, damaged trim at the water table and on the front corner of my railing. I have 3 windows only partially installed/shims sticking out 4 inches into my room. Christian also removed waterproofing from around my basement door and opened up the door jamb above the door in order to re-trim it, but never finished that project either. He was suppose to come back to complete the loose ends 2 Fridays ago, but never showed up. Instead, that weekend he sent me the final installation invoice, which included paying for all these loose ends, even though they were never completed. Christian insists he is correct in his billing practices and that I am misinformed. I am turning the issues over to the CA Licensing Board for their help as Christian has not followed through to finish the contracted project. He has forced me to get others to finish a job he was suppose to complete. I am extremely worried about this contractor. Christian keeps demanding money for work not completed. Sadly, Christian has breeched my contract. The work that was completed is pretty. When Christian wasn't on site, all went smoothly and hiccups were addressed and resolved. When Christian showed up (thankfully only a few days during the entire job) everything became difficult with excuses for the hiccups, no fixes to resolve the hiccups. I give 2.5 stars to this establishment overall, 5 stars for Christian's employees (Hahns and Bart), sadly 0 stars for owner Christian.

    Christian did an outstanding job on my house came out better than I could've expected. I needed…read morereally unique looking and top quality wood siding for my home in Del Mar and Superior Siding definitely came through. The workers were all very professional on time and did excellent quality work. Christian and his team were always responsive to my questions and concerns and completed the job exactly as promised. The pictures speak for themselves, thanks again guys.

    Excel Siding - Our standard of excellence has led to us being featured in San Diego Home and Garden.

    Excel Siding

    (3 reviews)

    I've been fixing up my house for years. It's a large wooden house near the beach. It's taking me…read moreso long and there's so many things to do that right around the time I'm getting close to completion the things I did a couple years ago need re-doing. It's a lot like owning a boat but I love the place. The exterior is covered with shake singles. They've been rotting and have provided a constant source of yummy food for the termites for many years. I have had several handymen and painters that promised they'd rehabilitate the shingles. Either they don't fix all the shingles or they do a bad job. I had almost given up. I found Excel Siding on "Thumbtack" I think. Finally I got someone that knows what they're doing. It wasn't cheap but l could see it was a lot of work. The inexpensive guys (handymen and painters) didn't charge much but didn't the job done either. So I'm happy with these guys and in a couple years (good grief) I'll probably have to hire them again.

    Excel Siding are super stars, highly recommend! The owner, Mark, is very responsive and listens…read morecarefully to what you are looking for - he goes out of his way to take care of the big tasks on a project but also a lot of little details that others would ignore or drop. The crew are fantastic and professional - they come on to a site, get straight to work, operate like a well-oiled machine, leave everything neat and tidy at the end of each day, and are finished before you know it with minimal disruption. Very nice bunch of people. I contacted Mark during a very busy time with contractors, and he was amazing at working me in to his schedule and was able to complete everything ahead of the estimated timeline. My project included removal of old and tired '70's rock facade and wood paneling, which was replaced with Hardie siding. Beautiful!

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