Can't recommend Shai and his crew enough. We've had our house for 13 years, and for the first 12, the downstairs leaked every time it rained. We brought in multiple roofers and contractors, and no one could figure out where the water was coming from. Meanwhile, the problem kept getting worse - until part of our dining room ceiling finally collapsed from all the water coming in. Then came Shai and his crew. They did water testing and found the source within a few days: a few problem areas on the upper deck and a small hole near the scupper off the side of the roof that was causing huge problems. They did some patching right away - and overnight - a large part of the problem was fixed. We then hired them to repair the interior water damage and redo half the deck. Their pricing felt fair, the work has been excellent, and there were no surprises. They were professional throughout, and the workers spoke very highly of Shai and his integrity, which I thought was a really good sign. Just as important, they were incredibly responsive. Anytime we had questions or something wasn't quite to our liking they were attentive, patient, and accommodating. They even did some extra things that weren't in the proposal. Honestly, they basically saved our house. More than that, they gave me real peace of mind that we're ready for whatever rain comes next. Do yourself a favor: if you need work done, contact Shai. Our experience with him was phenomenal. read more

I'm an architect. recently did an extensive remodel (kitchen, bathroom, and more) of my own home with Butel Construction. They are fabulous. Very professional. Shai and his team are excellent; the work was exactly what was expected, and timely. Any hitches (there are always hitches on large private jobs) were handled quickly with no arguments. Shai is extraordinary. Miguel, Jose, and Angel are great, too. All had excellent ideas, various improvements and excellent workmanship. All their dealings with building departments went flawlessly. I would not shop my projects around. Shai's prices are fine and fair, and the confidence that comes make this choice the right one. I'd work with them in a minute. read more

The best contractor in California! If you want a stress-free, seamless construction experience, choose Butel Construction! Thank you, Shai, and your incredible team -- I'm so grateful for our home renovation, including our ADU addition, and how smoothly and efficiently everything went. Your team is professional, trustworthy, and reliable. Highly recommended! Thank You! - Jacob read more

Echoing my wife here. Butel is never going to be the lowest bidder for anything, but the value is unquestionable. Once the contracts are signed, the work goes along as planned and on budget. Every one of Shai's team are professional and experts in their area. The final results are stunning. So...on time, on budget, to code and beautiful work. Can't ask for anything more. read more

Had Butel totally redo one bathroom, floors, ceilings, paint, sidewalk and install pocket doors in my place. Everything went off without a hitch. Support has been great. I can see why everyone recommended Butel. They probably won't be your cheapest bid, but most likely nothing will go wrong. (Though like any contractor, keep an eye on to make sure anyway! Thanks, Shai! read more

Great team to work with. Total remodel of a 100 year old home, lots of earthquakes and termite damage and the team did a wonderful job helping me navigate the process. Very happy with the results! read more

Shai Butel and Butel Construction were absolutely fantastic partners during my remodel work. It all began with a prompt and professional estimate experience. Shai came prepared with our construction documents and a list of questions. He provided a detailed proposal outlining all costs by project stage & room along with a fair price and a prompt start date. The permit and construction work all proceeded smoothly: Shai's crew were all very prompt, professional, and take great care in their attention to detail. All work was done to our specifications and any required rework was promptly addressed. Shai was also very clear about incremental work and change orders so there were never any surprises with costs. Our project was completed on time and on budget but, more importantly, without headaches and with a very satisfied family who will surely contact Butel Construction for our future construction & remodeling needs. Thank you Shai! read more

Loved Shai and everyone at Butel! I have used several contractors for different renovations and I have never been as happy from start to finish on a project as I was with Butel. Shai helped me with ideas, was honest about what was needed and what was not. Miguel and Angel , who work for Butel, gave me new ideas on how to place the bathroom tile as well as the cabinet for the island both of which came out better than anything I was imagining. Shai always answered my text and emails right away. At the end anything I did not like they were willing to change because they only wanted me to be happy with the final product. All conversations and communication were professional and friendly and I felt comfortable asking questions and talking to everyone on the project. I will never use any other company but Butel construction in the future. read more

We LOVED working with Butel Construction!  It's rare you hear someone say they loved working with their contractor but it's true - we genuinely had a great experience with them throughout the whole process.  We remodeled and added onto our kitchen, converted our garage to an ADU and designed front/backyard landscaping. Shai and his crew were always on top of it and very organized.  For instance - he sent me a weekly schedule every Sunday and if new or unexpected work popped up - he would send a docusign same day so everything was always agreed upon in a formal way.  They showed up when they said they would and kept to the schedule even during a pandemic. Their attention to detail, safety, and overall quality control was top-notch!  I cannot recommend them enough and would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

We were very fortunate to find Butel Construction to handle our remodel project. Shai and Miguel were a pleasure to work with, always responsive and communicative throughout the entire process. The project took longer than we would've liked it to due to the fact that we engaged our own electrician to handle the electrical work, and he caused significant delays, so if we had to do it again we would probably let Butel handle all subcontracting. (We are happy with how the lighting came out in the end, but had we done our own research we probably could've gotten a similar result from Butel.) Highly recommend! read more

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We just finished our second construction project with Butel Construction in the last 10 years and are so happy. This time we remodeled our daughter's room including bathroom repairs and custom closets! Her room looks better than I even anticipated:) Shia and Megan and all the subs (painting, closets etc) were so organized, on time, and came in right on budget/estimate. They were so respectful of our house since we were living here during the project. They protected our floors, and keep everything very clean. Their work is absolutely first rate! Cannot say enough good things. There are so many questionable contractors I hear about, so I'm happy to heartily recommend Shia Butel. He and his team are wonderful! read more

We recently bought a new home in Manhattan Beach and were looking to remodel our kitchen, bathroom, add A/C, add a new electrical panel and install new floors. We had experience working with Shai and Butel construction before on a bathroom remodel for us in another house which turned out amazing. Shai provides weekly updates, online documentation and accounting and always checks on anything that needs approval. The value his team provides is exceptional and even though he is little more expensive than other bids, his team's work speaks for itself. His service team and the peace of mind they provide to their customers knowing the project will get executed correctly, efficiently and professionally will give you complete confidence. I highly recommend Shai and Butel as this is the 2nd remodel they have successfully completed and I would use them for any other future contractor projects. read more

Butel is a truly, rarely honest and honorable company. Shai did a fine kitchen remodel @ my Redondo Beach townhouse a bit less than 10 years ago. But that's not what I'm writing about. The special story is that, a few months ago, many years after the remodel was done, my tenants discovered expensive problems apparently stemming from the work. I confirmed that the problems seemed to be related to the work. I asked Shai to take a look at the problems. He did and immediately took all responsibility, made all repairs for free, covered my bill from a third-party contractor who had first diagnosed the problems, and reimbursed me for the break on rent that I gave my tenants for having to deal with the problems. In this day and age...wow! read more

Butel Construction has done several jobs for us from a bathroom remodel to revamping a kitchen to new front steps. They are always very communicative, highly professional, on time (!!!), and do an excellent job. Their prices are reasonable as well. What more could you want in a contractor? read more

We are so happy to have found Butel Construction. We are first time homeowners and knew we wanted a wall in our house taken down to make the space more open. It was the first time we ever attempted any construction to this price and degree and we were quite nervous (even though their company has done projects ten times bigger than this). Shai answered all my questions, was very forthcoming, spent a lot of time explaining everything to me - and this was before I every signed a single thing. The price was also the most reasonable I found and the end result did not disappoint. The project went smoothly and finished earlier than they had planned, even knocking down the price when they demoed the wall and discovered a beam was already in place and a new one was no longer needed. We have other things in mind for our house and are definitely looking forward to working with Shai and Butel Construction again. read more

I finished my whole house remodel and 5 months later am beyond thankful that I chose Shai and Butel Construction for the project. Seriously, I have no negative comments. On time, on budget, great input, always professional, calm in the storm that was sometimes me! And all this during The Covid. You know when someone says, "Don't worry, we got it" and you always worry more? NOT the case with Shai and the team. When they say it they mean it. I cannot recommend them more. read more

This was my second time working with Shai Butel, and it was as much of a pleasure as the first. This time we were remodeling an entire 2900sqft 1960's house. Shai took it down to the studs and built it back. The finish is so perfect everyone who visits thinks it's a brand new home. Shai sticks to his budget, has a fantastic, happy team, and they were working on site every single day. I highly highly recommend Shai, and look forward to working with him again in the future. read more

My home looks gorgeous. I interviewed three other contractors and am so glad that I decided to work with Butel Construction. Shai had many ideas and suggestions for ways to remodel my townhouse, to make the best use of a small space, and to create a kitchen that looks contemporary and airy. Shai listened to my ideas and incorporated my sense of design with the result being the perfect space for me, in terms of both my lifestyle and taste (the other contractors seemed to have one look that was used for everyone). The workers were professional and highly experienced. One of the cabinets was scratched when the dishwasher was installed and the Shai immediately told me not to worry and that it would be replaced. My home was left extremely clean at the end of each work day. My brother also used Shai to remodel his kitchen and I have recommended Butel Construction to several friends and colleagues. read more

Five stars! Easily! Could be even more (if yelp would let me). Two bathrooms done, new tiles, new fixtures; in the master bathroom that meant going down to the studs and rebuilding the whole shower... Every single person from Butel Constr. was a delight to work with the whole time. The finished renovation is so beautiful and striking that everybody says "I want that!" Do I need to say that they kept to the time frame and the budget? Yes, because that's so important too! All in all, I can't praise Shai and his team high enough and would recommend them to anybody who is looking for excellent work at a competitive price. read more

5 rating is a joke. Shai is a middleman who hires sub contractors to do the work. He had two very good subs on my job and a few that absolutely sucked. Its been three years and i am already redoing some of his work. Tearing into the redos of some stucco repair I was shocked to see the incompetence of the work Shai"s subs performed. If you hire Butel Construction, expect to be your own job foreman. Otherwise, beware. read more

I worked with Butel Construction on building our 2 story 3bed 3bath house in 2015. We were originally planning to add-on 2nd floor on our small 2bed 2bath house, with very little extension to the existing floor plans as that was what our budget allowed. However, we had set the plan in motion only to find out we couldn't work with the original contractor as they didn't satisfy the bank requirements for the loan. We were left with now a city-approved building plan (having cost us $15k+) and bank-approved budget, but none of the 4~6 contractors were willing to honor the specified budget. Everyone thought it would cost way more. We had no choice but to shelve the project, as by this time I was in a 2nd trimester on a twin pregnancy. When twins turned 6 months, I decided to interview several more contractors in the hopes of finding some ways to not waste all the efforts and money we had put into the plan. I must say I was a bit skeptical when I was met with the following response by Shai and Rotem @Butel Constructions: "They've promised you that house for that budget, and we think you should have it. We will make it work for you" ...I swear they looked like some kind of renovation angels. Long story short, Butel Construction not only made our once-seemingly-too-ambitious remodel possible, but they basically ended up demo'ing our house and building a brand new 2 story house from ground and up without changing the initial budget on the contract. Of course we spent way over the original budget, but mostly due to us requesting additional features, like slicker staircases, skylights and and bigger windows etc. I should also add that their estimate on the schedule was fairly accurate besides the time we had to wait for new engineering plan. This was helpful since we had to coordinate a rental house during the construction. There is so much to remodeling non-professionals like us will have to learn as the project unfolds, and it can be draining both mentally and physically. I felt so lucky to be working with Shai because not only him and his team were very capable, but also I found Shai's straightforward, honest and positive attitude almost therapeutic. Throughout the entire project duration Shai was always available, engaging, open-minded and sensitive to our various needs while keeping the project under control and on budget by using well-priced vendors and materials and making well-educated suggestions. Most of his workers were highly professional and pleasant and they all seem to share respect and affection for Shai, which I thought said a lot about how the company operates. Even though we were ecstatic when we got to move back into the new house, I must say I was a bit sad that my daily communication with Shai and his guys were coming to an end :'-( I believe the project could have been a lot more stressful, if not impossible, if it weren't for Butel Construction and I would happily go through it all over again with them if another opportunity presents itself in the future!! read more

We'd originally called Butel Construction in late summer / early fall as part of a series of quotes that I was getting for the bonus room / bathroom expansion project. I didn't end up pursuing the project then, but with multiple sets of inlaws heading our way for the holidays, we decided that we needed the extra space / shower in a hurry. Butel's quote came in a little lower than the other one that I'd received and both had good reviews, so we went with Butel. Despite the several-month's hiatus on our end, Butel said they would honor the original quote and that they could get started immediately (early-to-mid December). Shai and Tom showed up to take the initial look and draw up the plans for their workers. They were very punctual, professional, and also easygoing. True to their word, the demo took place almost immediately and the framing started soon thereafter. Whenever there was a question (e.g., how high did I want the shower opening to be?), Shai would call or text me to get a quick answer and keep the momentum going. Small changes were accommodated on the fly and the pace was very fast through the whole project. Throughout all the steps (demo, framing, plumbing hot mopping, tiling, painting), the bonus room floors were protected with ram board, walls were appropriately masked / protected, and all trash was hauled away each day so there was never any mess. The tile guy Angel deserves a special shout-out for working weekends and really taking pride in his precision tile-laying. The tiles were all flush and the grout lines between both the wall tiles and the floor tiles were super fine and even. Incredibly, things got finished in the nick of time (the same day that the inlaws arrived), despite the tight timeline we gave them and even though there were a few hiccups (e.g., the tile distributor ran out of the showerpan tile we ordered). The inlaws loved staying in the bonus room and marveled at the shower and bathroom. All in all, good peoples and excellent work. I don't know how often we'll be needing any major work like this done around the house, but if we ever do again, we would trust Butel Construction to do it quickly and to do it right. read more

The best! We had them completely gut and remodel our kitchen and bathroom and they did a fantastic job. They're not the cheapest contractor out there, but you do not want to go cheap when you're doing a remodel or addition because you will get what you pay for. But their prices are very competitive at the same time. Shai is one of the most honest people I've met. He was in contact with me almost daily throughout the remodel. They got the job done on time and there was always people working at the house throughout the process. We had a few hiccups during the remodel, which will happen with every company you use, but what I loved about Shai is that he went above and beyond to remedy the situation to my satisfaction. Don't hesitate to get a quote from these guys. And if you use them, you won't be sorry. read more

Shai and his team are delightful to work with. They are honest and did a great job remodeling. You will not be disappointed.

Butel finished a bathroom for us, and the work was absolutely perfect. It really was no muss, no fuss. We told them exactly what we wanted, gave them our budget, and they got moving right away. The work was meticulous. Would definitely recommend them. read more

Great customer service! Love our remodeled house and will definetly recommend this place to friends and family!

We had a very positive experience with Butel Construction.  They demolished an old, poorly built addition, and replaced it with a beautiful two-story addition that includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, family room, a laundry room, and a study hall.  They were a pleasure to work with, and they finished on time and in budget. They kept the site very clean while they were working (we continued to live in the home during construction), and I was very happy with all sub-contractors. As we have moved in and settled in, we continue to appreciate the high quality, solid construction. Shai Butel takes great pride in his work, and it shows in both the quality of the job as well as in his follow-through.  His initial quote was competitive, but slightly higher than other quotes we received. However, when we looked at the breakdown, his quote included a lot of things other bidders left off to keep their price down.  As a result, his quote was actually more accurate and fair than the others.  When he finished our job, he asked me to contact him directly if we had any issues at all.  And, two years later, we are still in touch, and he still helps me out when little things pop up. One nice thing about working with Shai is that he is a problem solver.  Whenever I talk with him, my stress level decreases.  During a big job, sometimes the little things really stand out.  I had my heart set on old-fashioned glass doorknobs for our interior doors.  But, after I bought them all, it turned out that they did not fit the holes pre-drilled into our doors.  I am still not sure how he did it, but without making a big fuss or charging me extra, Shai just made them work so that I would be happy.  I still appreciate it every time I turn one of those knobs. I recommend Butel Construction very highly; they are very honest, easy to work with, and very fair. read more

Shai and his team recently completed a 450 sq ft addition on my house, as well as new Hardie siding and painted entire exterior. Shai is trustworthy, fair, very accessible when you need to discuss things along the way, and a genuinely nice guy. As construction can be stressful when you're living at your home, especially with having young children, he and his team were very accomodating with any changes we needed to make along the way to make sure our family was as comfortable as possible. He is great with problem solving and coming up with other ideas to accomplish the look that you want for your home. We were referred to Shai by neighbors, and my husband and I have referred him as well as we had such a great experience with him. We would hands down call Shai again if we were to build on more to our house again in the future. read more

Butel Construction did a large addition to our home in Westchester: about 750 new square feet including a master bedroom and bath, a family room, a large hallway, and restoration of a garage (which had been converted to a family room) back into a garage. The project began in Fall, 2017 and was completed at the end of May, 2018. Total cost was about $200,000, including appliances, fixtures, and outdoor stairs, landings, & some hardscaping. Overall, Shai and his team did a fabulous job. The addition is beautiful and we've received many compliments. We had used Shai once before for a much smaller project--a partial bathroom remodel. So when it came time to do this very big project, we knew we wanted to work with Butel again. Shai does things by the book--no skimping on quality, and no shortcuts. We had some issues with old lead paint on the outside trim which had to be removed, but we are confident that there will be no repercussions because Shai made sure this was dealt with appropriately. Shai was always willing to work with us, listen to our ideas and what we wanted, and was an excellent problem solver. One of the big advantages of working with Butel Construction is that they have all the relevant professionals and subcontractors on the team. We worked with Shai's architect instead of having to do that separately, and he had all the various crews ready to go. Than meant the demolition, foundation, framing, etc. went smoothly and quickly. In fact we were shocked at how quickly the basic construction was completed. We were able to move into the new part of the house exactly when Shai had estimated we would! There were, of course, unexpected additional costs, such as an extra electric subpanel in the garage and the need to replace some existing flooring, but Shai did do his best to find discounts, and even did some of the work without extra charge when it was beyond what we had planned or anticipated. We really appreciated the way Shai and his manager, Miguel, kept in touch with us by text and phone. We pretty much always knew what was happening when, and they both were very prompt at answering the multitude of questions we had. It was very reassuring. We did have to keep on top of the details and that's always true of any big contracting job. A big shout out to Jose, who was always available for detail work, such as installing a new doorbell or outdoor lighting, and was just delightful to work with. The crews did a pretty good job of cleaning up during the project, especially on the inside of the house. However, they did fall down on this a bit at the end, by not cleaning up the area around our pool as thoroughly as possible. We kept finding bits of stucco, nails, and screws on the pavers for a while after everything was completed. We would definitely work with Butel Construction again. They are not inexpensive, but we got our money's worth! We feel as if we are living in a brand new home. read more

Butel Construction is a business with integrity, reliability, and fairness. Regarding cost, they are about in the middle, however, I believe that the quality exceeds the price. Therefore, they are a good value for the money. Also, their work is thorough and complete. I was impressed when they came back several times to touch up various things after the job was finished. I would highly recommend Butel Construction. read more

I would give this a zero if I could. Poor workmanship in our home that contractor would not remedy. Not recommended. read more

Butel construction was nothing short of amazing. Shai and his staff redid our entire kitchen from scratch while we were away for the whole summer. Shai and his crew were reliable, punctual, and honest. He stuck to his timeline and didn't add any hidden costs over the entire project. He communicated clearly and regularly. I can't recommend a contractor more highly than I do Shai and Butel Construction. read more

We got a low bid from Butel, and they did a wonderful job on our bathroom remodel! They were on time, neat and clean. Beyond our expectations! So we had them paint and patch the exterior of our home, then install new hardwood flooring. They did a great job again and I highly recommend them to everyone! read more

Butel Construction completely renovated my condominium a year and a half ago. They did two bathrooms, kitchen, fireplace, changed all the doors. I was so pleased with their work. They are honest and do all that they can to please the customer. I recently had a flood in my unit from the homeowner above me. I had the repair done by another company recommended by the insurance company because they were cheapest. I am so sorry that I did not use Butel for this flood repair. The difference in quality is very apparent. I will use Butel for all future construction needs. The ethics and respect for the client, combined with the high quality of work will bring me back to them as a customer with all my construction needs in the future. read more

Poor quality workmanship in our house which contractor would not remedy. Would not ever hire again.