We have worked with Jose Madrid on multiple projects over several years, and I honestly cannot say enough good things about him and his team. Years ago when I was looking for someone, I read the reviews closely, and some folks wrote some great and 100% true stuff about Jose (who also owns Madriz Tree Services), so I'm here to pay it forward. Our first project was a big one: we needed a large tree removed because the roots were actively damaging not just the sidewalk, but the street itself. Jose and his team did a beautiful job removing the tree, repairing the sidewalk, and fixing the road. The root structure was massive, and yet, three years later, nothing has popped back up through the sidewalk or street. Since then, we've hired Jose for several additional projects. He repaired our front stairs with a design that was clean and perfectly matched the aesthetic of our house. He also removed an old fireplace and seamlessly repaired the flooring. Whatever wood and technique he used, it genuinely looks like the fireplace was never there. Most recently, Jose built us a stunning, high-end spa bathroom. It includes a beautiful sauna and an integrated electronic system that controls heat and music. (He actually invited us to visit another open house where he had built a similar sauna and we appreciated being about to see and touch it all first.) Throughout the entire process, Jose was incredibly communicative. He sent regular updates and photos, flagged issues early, and when we needed to make decisions, he sent us thoughtful options and walked us through the pros and cons. The final result clearly reflects both our preferences and his design expertise. It's beautiful. One thing that really stands out about Jose is his attention to detail and problem-solving. For example, during the tree removal, he noticed damage to some underground pipes. He stopped the concrete work, coordinated the pipe repair, fixed it properly, and only then completed the job. He's knowledgeable across multiple areas, and when unexpected issues come up (which they always do in older homes), he knows how to handle them. For context, we live in a small California bungalow built in 1915, so surprises are part of the package. Jose consistently worked with what the house gave us and found solutions. It's worth noting that Jose is in high demand, so projects can take time. That said, the quality of his work is stellar, and for us, it has always been worth the wait. I would 100% recommend Jose for anything from tree removal and concrete repair to high-end interior renovations. His expertise, responsiveness, communication, and final craftsmanship are all excellent - and it pricing was highly competitive! read more

Jose and Manolo did an excellent job on our massive deck project. Their workers were very respectful and the workmanship was top notch. The communication was always on point and they were very reasonable even when we had to pivot on a couple things. These guys are skilled professionals. Highly recommend. read more

I've worked with Jose on a few projects, and he's always done great work. He's reliable, communicates really well, and brings smart, cost-conscious ideas to the table. He can handle everything himself or bring in the right people for specialized tasks like HVAC. On top of that, he's friendly, trustworthy, and always follows through. If you need someone who's skilled and easy to work with, Jose's your guy. Highly recommend! read more

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I'd like to share an experience I had with this company. I came across them somehow online and requested a quote first and foremost. They didn't get back to me for over a month or two and then made some excuses to why it took them so long to get back. I thought I'd give him a chance anyway, and I let them set up a time to come visit to look at a project. They ended up giving me a window of the entire morning up until noon to which I agreed to and scheduled the appointment the day of nobody called. I texted them and said yes please let me know 30 minutes before you get there. No response finally about 1 o'clock in the afternoon. I texted them and said hey not a great start guys.. by 2 o'clock somebody called me back and said hey I'm in your area, can I stop by? ... to which I said well it's a little late, I waited half the day, You were supposed to be there before 12.....No call not text. Just excuses. Well it seems to be a trend since doing things in a timely manner does not seem to be their strong suit. instead of apologizing for wasting my time, lack of professionalism, he was pissed I wouldn't meet him 2 hours late, and said I don't want your business lol...I'm absolutely blown away by the complete lack of professionalism to think that after wasting someone's time, that someone thinks he should gets pass when we haven't even started a business relationship. You clearly handled it poorly, from initial reach out to the first meeting. Do better. Everyone has things happen, you can let someone know if you're not gonna show up.. My suggestion skip this company and find another I don't see then doing smooth projects. read more

Hands down the best bang for your buck. I couldn't be happier with the service Manolo and his crew provided. The price was a bit higher in comparison to other contractors but turned out to be worth every penny. The attention to detail, communication and sense of urgency to get the job done in a timely manner was second to none. Highly recommended!!!!! read more

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I hired Manolo and his crew to fully remodel my home. They were professional and easy to work with. I was very satisfied with the quality of the work, the price was fair and they kept me informed throughout the project. I highly recommend! read more

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Manolo did excellent work completely remodeling our house. He was fast and reliable, and easy to work with. We are very happy with how things turned out! Definitely recommend his services. read more

We worked with Bama Builders on a major home remodel and couldn't be happier with the results. They completed a full kitchen remodel, replaced our carpets with hardwood floors and terrazzo, updated our stairs, and revamped the fireplace facade--all professionally and on time. Manolo and his team were on site every day, ensuring the work was done meticulously and our home was well cared for. We'll definitely hire them again for future projects! read more

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Ridiculous quote wasting time. Thought because we are old we were stupid. Tried to get us to pay more than seven times what it eventually costs. read more

Manolo has done many projects for me and has done excellent work every time. His crew is fast, detail oriented and creative about finding cost effective solutions. He built an addition for our home, added a bathroom and remodeled the kitchen, built new fencing and exterior gate, and did a full garage conversion. read more

Very responsive. Got the project sone ahead of schedule. Be flexible and care customers. The quality of work looks good.

We wanted to remodel/update our bathroom and for that purpose engaged the services of Bama Builders. José from "Bama", came home to evaluate and bid on the project. After carefully listening to what we wanted to do, he floated the idea of adding a new bathroom to the master bedroom. His suggestion made more sense, as it would convert our one bathroom home to a two bathroom home; thus better improving our home value. The cost for such improvement was quite manageable and all an all a better investment of our money. José and his crew were punctual and very professional. He kept us informed of all progress and came up with additional suggestions for the new bathroom. The end product was amazing! It was also completed a couple of days before the intial estimate We are quite happy and grateful we engaged "Bama" and José for our project. We could have not found a better fit for us. We are already considering a new project and will engage eh services of "Bama" without hesitation. ******************************************************************* Queríamos remodelar/actualizar nuestro baño y para ello contratamos los servicios de Bama Builders. José, de "Bama" vino a casa para evaluar y presentar una oferta por el proyecto. Después de escuchar atentamente lo que queríamos hacer, nos propuso la idea de añadir un baño nuevo en el dormitorio principal. Su sugerencia tenía más sentido, ya que convertiría nuestra casa de un baño en una de dos, lo que mejoraría aún más el valor de nuestra vivienda. El costo de dicha mejora era bastante manejable y, en definitiva, una mejor inversión de nuestro dinero. José y su equipo fueron puntuales y muy profesionales. Nos mantuvo informados de todo el progreso y nos hizo sugerencias adicionales para el nuevo baño. ¡El producto final fue increíble! Además, se completó un par de días antes del estimado inicial. Estamos muy contentos y agradecidos de haber contratado a "Bama" y José para nuestro proyecto. No podríamos haber encontrado una opción mejor para nosotros. Ya estamos considerando un nuevo proyecto y contrataremos los servicios de "Bama" sin dudarlo. read more