Madar was amazing. I was given very honest advice, unlike some other builders. Their expertise in ADUs is amazing. I highly recommend.

Review Update (2026) I am updating my original 5-star review from a few years ago. At the time, we were very happy with our kitchen remodel and the overall experience working with Creative Design & Build. The project turned out beautifully, which is why I originally left such a positive review. Over the years, however, I noticed that one section of the flooring felt slightly soft when walking on it. At first, it did not seem serious, so we continued to live with it. Recently, the problem became worse and a section of the floor began to noticeably sink when stepped on and eventually a few edges of the flooring broke. At that point, I became concerned that it could become a safety issue. Because we still had plenty of spare flooring boards left over from the project, I attempted to replace the affected board myself. Unfortunately, I was unable to get the new board to fit correctly due to the locking system, and I could not restore the original board either. I then contacted Creative Design & Build for assistance. One reason I reached out was because our original project manager, Oded, had told us that if we ever had any issues, we should contact the company. I left a voicemail and later received a return call from a staff member. After I explained the situation, she said she would check with management and get back to me. A few days later, I received a text message stating that the warranty had expired and that no repairs would be covered. This was disappointing because I had never been informed that there was a four-year warranty period, nor was I able to find any reference to such a limitation in our contract. When I asked for details regarding the warranty and whether they could recommend someone to repair the issue, I did not receive any further response. There were two other issues relating to electrical and plumbing, however we decided to live with that until we had a major problem we needed fixing. I still appreciate the work that was done on our remodel years ago, and our kitchen remains a space we enjoy. However, I have been disappointed by the lack of follow-up and support when a problem arose. My advice to future customers is to make sure all warranty terms, coverage details, and expiration dates are clearly documented and understood before signing a contract. read more

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Everything!!! My bathroom looks incredible!! This company is professional and reasonably priced. They did an amazing job!!! Can't wait till they do my kitchen!! read more

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I think it's terrible that after leaving a bad review the owner makes excuses. I'm sharing the email sent from the company stating the date and time of consult. Something the owner denied sending. An apology rather than an excuse would have gone a long way. I wasted my time waiting for their consultation and there was zero acknowledgment of the inconvenience caused. read more

I reached out creative design&build for a deck quote for my back yard. My backyard was a mess - overgrown with weeds and needed a lot of work before anything could even start. Karen was my projecg manager, handled everything seamlessly. He communicated with me every step, kept me updated and make sure the entire process was smooth. The quality of the work and labor was outstanding. The deck(trex) and the pavers walkway came out beatiful and exceeded my expectations. It is clear this team takes real pride in what they do. Definitely worth the money, and i highly recommend this compamy. read more

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Orel, Faruk, and the whole team at Creati ve were great to work with. The project was a home adding 500 ft.² and redesigning our backyard. We looked at three bids and creative fit our budget the best and provided the longest workmanship warranty. We worked with the firm for almost 2 years from , planning and execution of the project. As new ideas or changes were introduced, the team worked with us and our budget to make sure we got a great results and keeping us close to our original timelines. I genuinely enjoyed having the team members working at my house each day, it was a great crew. read more

Orel is the best ! He was working on my neighbor's project. I needed to install a nest, took him 5 mins. Very professional and trustworthy. I will definitely use him for any home improvement project in the future. read more

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Came to this place in need for advice and ran into the owner named Guy. He was super helpful, knowledgeable and genuine! He answered so many of our questions and even gave us recommendations. He does everything from A-Z. Cabinets, bathrooms, tile, etc. you'll be in good hands with him read more

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I had Shiran as my Project Manager and she was great! We renovated the full kitchen and a couple of bathrooms. She is very detail oriented and was on top of everything. I am a perfectionist and she is too so it was great to have somebody who is similar. She is a hard worker and everything turned out beautifully. read more

This review is long overdue. Two years ago, I hired Creative Design and Build to remodel the entire interior of my home (6B/4.5B). It's now been over a year since the project was completed, and I can confidently say I could not be happier with their team, the process and results. With my high standards, I can say they exceeded expectations on every level. Working with Guy, the co-owner, was a true pleasure. He was able to quickly create 2D and 3D layouts for our kitchen and bathrooms - at no additional cost - and connected us with excellent suppliers and installers, giving us access to contractor discounts while letting us work with them directly. Beyond that, Guy proved himself to be someone we could trust completely: no matter the size of the issue, he always responded right away and ensured it was handled promptly. For our remodel, Guy brought in the best subcontractor, Faruk, and his outstanding team. They were fast, efficient, and respectful of our home. A special shout-out goes to Samir, the crew lead, who consistently delivered top-quality work while keeping the site clean and organized - a huge difference during such a major remodel. We were extremely fortunate to have the project manager (also a field supervisor), Esmeralda to manage our big project. Esmeralda was nothing short of exceptional. Always calm, upbeat, and optimistic, she made herself available at all times - even while on vacation - and often went above and beyond to keep things on track. She is resourceful, solutions-driven, and handled challenges with ease. Remodels can be stressful, but Esmeralda's positivity and problem-solving skills lifted much of that weight off my shoulders. We loved working with her immensely. In the end, I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. In fact, I was so pleased that I recommended Creative Design and Build to my brother, who specifically requested Esmeralda and Faruk's team for his own full-house remodel as well. That's how much trust I have in this company. If you're looking for a team that doesn't cut corners (they followed every city code to the letter), delivers top-quality work, and provides true peace of mind, then Creative Design and Build is the company you want for your remodel project. read more

Creative Design & Build did an amazing job on my condo project. I interviewed several companies. All with the same scoop of work. This was the best bid. Shiran was my project manager. On our initial meeting she was very professional and polite and saw my vision. Everyday she communicated what the crew was doing and sent pictures. The crew was very professional and polite. They cleaned up after themselves each day and didn't leave any messes. We did find a problem on the balcony which required additional attention. They took care of it and didn't skip a beat. We are so happy with the quality of work that Creative Design & Build did. We will be working with them again on our home bathroom rebuilding project. Highly recommend. read more

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My wife and I contracted with Creative Design & Build to construct a garage conversion ADU that was just completed and we love it. Orel Madar was our project manager and was top notch from beginning to completion. He is friendly and personable, available at any time we needed him, and always ready with suggestions and answers to challenges. The craftsmen that were brought in for each scope of work in our project were first rate and always easy to work with. I highly recommend Orel and Creative Design & Build to anyone looking for an honest, reliable contractor that gets the job done. read more

I interviewed 11 Contractors (Hey I am an old Navy man who is hard to please). I chose THIS company and Project Manager, "Shayli." Primarily because of her, "Professionalism and Positivity." They did an OUTSTANDING job! They were always prompt, communicated, reasonably priced, and attentive to details. IT LOOKS GREAT!!!! You can tell their employees are happy working for this Company. So now, I am so happy with the finished retaining wall that I chose Shayli and her team to do another project almost immediately. It's very simple advice to anyone reading this YELP and looking for the right Contractor. "Why interview 11 people, when you can simply choose, "Shayli and her Team?" at Creative Design and Building. They are a great construction company! But-Shayli makes it better. read more

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I went through about 6 or 7 estimates for our full home remodel, including Creative Design & Build, and out of all of the estimates I received, we decided to go with them and I'm so happy we did. We met with Stav, our Project Manager, he followed up and scheduled a second meeting with me (which none of the other companies did), he didn't try to overcharge me like many of the other companies did, and he paired me with an amazing and knowledgeable designer who did a 3D design for me with everything I was looking for. After that, we knew we wanted to sign with them. Stav was so kind and professional. He has been in the industry for a while and really showed my husband and I how knowledgeable he was. He really paid attention to detail and was so patient with us (we changed our minds about a lot of things throughout the project) and he always made us feel comfortable about it. Overall, the project came out perfectly and we're so happy we had Stav as our project manager. The owner of the company even came to the project a few times just to check in. I referred my sister to Stav who is wanting to remodel her kitchen in 6 months, and he already contacted her and set up a meeting. Proactive, professional, and knowledgeable. I'm so happy we chose this company. read more

Creative Build and Design helped us redesign our two car garage to make more livable space. Esmeralda and Samir were great to work with, providing quality service at a fair price. The project ended on time and the price stayed the same. The end product far exceeded our expectations and we're loving the new space. Highly recommend this company and will be using them again in the future. read more

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We live in a high rise and had our two bathrooms remodeled by Creative Design & Build and we are very pleased with the results. Orel was here to supervise all the time and was very attentive. The tile work was beautiful and all the work was finished within the period of time that we discussed. Workers were polite and overall we were surprised how everything ran so smoothly. read more

Orel and the amazing team at Creative Design & Build completely renovated our old, sad galley kitchen in one month into the beautiful, more functional kitchen that I'd been dreaming about! Orel managed everyone beautifully and was there every step of the way to make sure the process was smooth. He even went the extra mile to fix a mistake that we made so that the sink would be perfect. And he turned our lower corner cabinets into useful spaces! That didn't even cross our mind before. The professionalism and attention to detail and perfection cannot be expressed enough. If you need a room remodeled, these are your guys! We will be using them again for any future remodeling projects! Thank you for everything!!! read more

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Did a full remodel with Creative Design and Build and would absolutely worked with them again! The team was very knowledgeable and solution based, our project manager Orel was fantastic and we look forward to working together again in the future! We love how the kitchen, bar and both bathrooms turned out! read more

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Excellent work and communication. We worked with Orel and Creative Design to renovate a full bathroom and reface kitchen cabinets. The overall experience was wonderful. We are happy to have found Orel as a trusted partner, and look forward to working with him again on future projects. The construction teams were consistently reliable, punctual, and accommodating. The communications with Orel and his crew were easy. It is clear they take pride in their work. read more

Creative Design & Build - Bathroom remodel - General Contractors Near Me - San Diego, California

Our bathroom now is the most beautiful spot in our house, and I am extremely happy. Happy I chose Shai to manage our project. Will definitely contact Creative in the future. read more

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The bathroom remodeling was overpriced, I showed their work with other contractors that's how I found out that I spend way too much money.

After meeting with several conractors we decided to work with CDB on our full kitchen, bath, powder room and laundry room renovation. Ben Peretz was our project manager. My sister worked with Ben on her whole house remodeling over the summer and was happy with the results. Ben was knowledgable and professional. He was very responsive and went above and beyond to ensure that we were satisfied with our project. He did a great job with coordination. Within minutes of the kitchen cabinets delivery, the cabinet guy was at the house starting already. After the kitchen was done, we deceided to use the same countertop material for our fireplace. This was not originally planned. Ben gave us a reasonable quote and coordinated 3 different crews (demoliton, dry wall and installation) to complete the work in one day! That was amazing! There were little bumps along the way and sometimes it was not what Ben could have controlled. But he always assured us that he would take care of it. Overall, we are happy with our experience and will definately recommened CDB and Ben to our neignbors and friends. read more

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From the start to finish, Issac has been very attentive and fair. The work from the design to the step by step completion has been professional and clean. When looking for home improvements and a return on your investment, I would highly recommend using Creative Design and Build. A true value in San Diego. read more

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Guy, one of the owners, called and scheduled an appointment to come out right away. He and a colleague, Ben, spent hours here helping me design my old outdated kitchen. They had great ideas and provided me with several 3 D designs. I am looking forward to meeting with them again to proceed. This is supposed to be an update to the July 12 review. read more

We used creative design for a master bathroom remodel in April/May 2025. We love our bathroom. The project was completed within the expected timeframe. Orel was great with communication and very understanding. I would use this this company again:) read more

A few months ago, we had a leak in the kitchen, which we thought it's not a big deal. After a while, leak damage turned out to be way bigger than we thought so we brought a Plumber friend that our pipe is bad and needs to be replaced. We figured that with our kitchen is old and needs updating, so we will be better off with replacing the entire kitchen. We took estimates from three different companies that rank best in San Diego. After we met Shai from Creative Design And Build it was really a no-brainer for us because we felt comfortable and safe with him to get the job done. Communication with Shai is great, he was able to get his crew in a week and get the job done just like we wanted. We don't have the words to recommend enough about Creative Design And Build and specifically Shai. Definitely my guy for my next project! read more

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We underwent a major renovation which was inclusive of a complete rip and replacement of a late 1980s bathroom that was literally in tatters and was long overdue for a remodel. From the beginning of the project Adam was steadfast and passionate about the remodel and was full of excellent ideas and I felt like he and his team took a personal stake in making sure that the final product was as much of a masterpiece for me as it was for them. Adam and his construction team followed a regular and consistent schedule starting on day 1 that was full of productive results and communicated coordination along every step of the way -- every day. From the initial meeting with the team, it was clear that Creative Design & Build offered both expertise and professionalism from the many remodel projects that were shown to me in a myriad of different results that they were deservingly proud of. From the initial consultation I knew that we were undoubtedly in good hands. The construction team showed up everyday and each day I was informed of when they'd arrive and would receive the expected agenda for the project without any surprises or lack in communication. The end result was nothing short of brilliant and was worth every penny and expenditure budgeted for the project. I would highly recommend Creative Design & Build for your remodel project. They take all uncertainty and stress out of the normally stressful situation of a major construction or remodel project and make the experience truly enjoyable, anticipatory and exciting as you see your project come to life under their careful and mindful hands. Good contractors you can trust within your most precious investment (your home) can be hard to find. Have no doubt that Creative Design & Build will be your trusted and cherished partner in trust and execution of your project! read more

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We hired Creative Design and Build because of their design to completion model. Everyone I talked to who hired individual contractors and managed their own project had terrible experiences. The typical story was low quality work and contractors disappearing for days or more who were difficult to get back to fix problems and complete the job on time. Creative's total accountability providing design, project management, construction supervision and constant communication is what sold me, and they delivered as promised. We set an aggressive timeframe of about 3 months that spanned Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, and the project was completed in about 3 1/2 months. The crew showed up at 8am every day and worked all day. A few times they even asked to work on Saturday. Our project included full house flooring, and master bath, kitchen and powder room remodel. All lighting downstairs and in the master bath was redone. Basically, whole house minus the spare bathroom. The process started with a home visit from Eden, a designer and project manager, to discuss ideas and scope. She was very helpful and collaborative giving us ideas we hadn't considered, while also respecting my sensibilities. She also helped with negotiation and agreement between my wife and I, who don't always agree. She quickly took measurements and drew out room layouts. She then quickly put together lifelike renderings to help us visualize and refine the design. Next, we met with Guy the owner, to talk pricing and finalize the contract. One of the cons I would point out is that the claim of working within your budget is a bit generous because there's definitely a lot of haggling and negotiation that goes on at this stage. Creative Design delivers premium services and results so overall, I consider our final pricing fair. I was willing to pay a premium price for the end product delivered on time to my satisfaction. During construction, the crew showed up religiously at 8 am every day and Eden, our project manager was in constant contact. She and the construction supervisors, Chris and Andres, visited the home to check in on work and me at least once and usually three times a week. Eden helped keep me on task for making material selections and the work crew on task and schedule. Overall, everything went well. We had some issues requiring rework and one change order initiated by us. Both were handled promptly. The rework required some extra materials that were covered by Creative Design at no cost to us and the change order was managed efficiently. Once the rework issues surfaced, Adres and Eden teamed up on project management and we saw them daily to ensure the schedule stayed on track and we were 100% happy with results. The attention they paid to us and our satisfaction was outstanding! Remodels are stressful and expensive. Your life is disrupted and the last thing you want is a product you're not happy with. We are very happy with the end result, and the customer service Eden, Andres and the construction team provided. read more

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Was very impressed with the consultation, follow up, and creative solutioning this company provided during the early stages of our home renovation discovery. It was clear that they really take pride in the quality, communications and top-notch customer relations they deliver. We ended up going with a different design/build company (a family friend) but we were definitely wowed by their expertise and warm/attentive communication approaches read more

After researching six different contractors for my kitchen renovation, I chose Shai from Creative and couldn't be happier. Despite the initial mess and dust, Shai and his crew prioritized cleanliness, which he noticed was important to me. I'm already planing to hire Shai again for my bathroom and flooring remodel in April. If you're looking for excellent service and care about attention to details, Shai is your way to go. read more

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The pictures speak for themselves! a beautiful end result that has brought an entirely new feeling to the whole house. The quality of the work performed was exceptional, which was the primary reason for choosing Creative upon visiting their showroom. The team doing the construction work was fantastic; definitely masters of their trade and it shows in the final product. We are very satisfied with the work done by Creative Design, and are absolutely ecstatic with the new kitchen. Very well done! Additional information and details about the project are included below. Scope of work in the contract included design, engineering, permitting, rough materials, and construction of a complete customer kitchen remodel. The structural design was moderately complex, and included removal of interior walls between existing kitchen and living room. This necessitated the addition of multiple foundation footings, shear walls, and Simpson strong walls. Timeline for the project from initial bids to completion was 18 months. This included about 6-8 months for order and delivery of appliances. This was 2-3 months longer than expected/planned given delays due to unforeseen foundation re-work outside of the control of Creative Design & Build. List of suppliers used: 1. Carpeteria/Carpet One: LVP Flooring 2. Build.com: fixtures, cabinet door knobs/handles 3. Pirch: major kitchen appliances 4. Sivan Windows and Doors: WinDor brand slider and bi-fold door 5. MSI Stone: countertop 6. Pacific Sales: Wine fridge, sink 7. Pottery Barn: Lighting 8. Bedrosians: backsplash tile read more

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We did our remodel with Creative Design & Build and were introduced to Shiran. She was the 3rd person we had come to give us an estimate. She took a lot of time listening and measuring and trying to understand what we wanted to accomplish. We were so impressed by her that we didn't want anyone else but her for our project. She did a great job explaining the process and expectations on timelines for permits etc. We had to wait the longest for city permits to begin work. Once the permits were approved and work began it was about 3 months start to finish. As with every project there are hiccups, but our entire home was redone including restructuring the layout by taking down walls and adding new walls. We also opened the kitchen and living room space, complete kitchen remodel, and had a new master bathroom, master bedroom, and walk-in closets created. All rooms were painted and new floors throughout with small additions/changes to all other rooms. The advice Shiran had was always on point. Those she had work on our home construction, tile, etc all performed great craftsmanship! The tile work alone came out even better than expected. Shiran and her team also did little things for us that did not go unnoticed, and we are very grateful. Everyone that has seen our home before and now after can't believe the transformation. We would hire Shiran again in a heartbeat. If we are ever able to add additional work to our home we will be seeking her out. read more

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Shai came out to our home for a consultation. He was very professional, showed up on time and had good suggestions for our project. I like that they handle all aspects of the project from beginning to end. Will definitely use Creative Design & Build in the future. read more

After searching for a while to find a contractor that I trusted to remodel my two bathrooms, I found Creative Design & Build. They were amazing! Esme, Jesus, Shai, and the crew were incredible to work with. They were extremely organized, professional, and the project came out looking incredible. They also finished weeks ahead of schedule. I would highly recommend them. read more

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Could not be happier with my experience working with Isaac from Creative Design. Thank you Isaac! The bathroom remodel was so beautiful, I had him remodel our whole first floor as well. Our home looks brand new. Isaac is by far the best contractor I have ever worked with. Our first project was the primary bathroom. I wish we had some before pictures to show the contrast. One of my favorite things about working with Isaac was collaborating ideas. I'm not great at design, but Isaac walked me through every step, making the whole design better than I even imagined. He has an excellent eye for making things beautiful and a thoughtful way of working with you to make it happen. He took my ideas and made them so much better while still creating exactly the look I was looking for. I had such a great experience with our bathroom remodel that we immediately started working on ideas for the kitchen, flooring, stairs, and even another half bath. I cannot emphasize enough how beautiful my home looks after working with Isaac. Another reason I recommend working with Creative Design, and especially Isaac, is the attention to detail. Every small issue was caught, usually before I even noticed it. In the past, people usually try to cut corners and brush off the smaller issues, but not this time. Isaac was just as concerned as me, if not more, that every detail was finished correctly. He wanted a quality product and cared about every small detail. Attaching some photos of our new beautiful home. This is the company to go with if you want thoughtful and creative work and excellent attention to detail. Thank you Isaac! You are a pleasure to work with, and I hope to hire you again when we decide to tackle the back patio/yard area. Thank you for the life sized Justin Timberlake. It made our project complete. You are the best! read more

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It's been a long haul from when we first met with Tedi in August 2021 for our initial meeting for a quote on our project, and we were impressed to say the least. Now 1.5 years later, Creative Design's amazingly talented team has surpassed our expectations! Tedi paired us with Rumi who provided the 3D renderings of what we could expect in the end. Tedi and Rumi connected us with industry professionals (Natalie, Matthew) to assist us in shopping for the materials and answering our numerous questions. We started with the intentions of only remodeling 2 bathrooms and kitchen to include a small extension of the kitchen. This morphed into adding repairs to the stairs, fireplace, 1 bedroom and lighting. Under Tedi's expert leadership, he helped make our vision a reality. We met so many wonderful people on this project that some are like family to us. From Tedi's attention to details, to Rumi's creative designs and to Faruk's management of his team of highly skilled craftsmen, who are true professionals that showed the utmost respect of our home - this team did not miss a beat. We never felt stressed as Tedi and Faruk handled any issues that arose with ease. We've hosted a few, small family gatherings at our house since the remodel completion, and everyone gives high praise and compliments on our home. We are very proud of the new home our Creative Design & Build family gave us. The quality of the work shines through in every corner. Our sincere thanks to Tedi, Rumi, Faruk, Idan, Sergio, Jose, Juan, Miguel, Pedro, Eddie, Mauro, Samir and Chris for your tireless efforts to deliver a finished product beyond what we could have imagined. We are blessed to have met each of you. We love our new house! We would highly recommend Creative Design & Build to all of our family, friends and associates. read more

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I interviewed 3 contractors for my remodel and I'm so glad I chose CDB. Orel Madar was my project manager and he is a great communicator and assuaged all my worries about the project. He kept everything on schedule and I actually got to move back into my house a week early! We did paint and flooring throughout my home as well as a kitchen remodel. They also made a custom built in cabinet for my office that took the place of a small closet. I love it! During the process anything that wasn't perfect Orel had someone back to fix it immediately. I am very happy with the results and next up is an addition to the main bedroom and bath. It's a great feeling to go into that project knowing that it will be done right! read more

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Creative and especially their manager Alon did an an outstanding 2nd full-bathroom remodel at our home. It was a tub removal, shower replacement job with plumbing, tile, vanity etc. We needed it to match with our other bathrooms. Alon and his team (Oscar) were very very good with communication and checking regularly on the job's progress. Would highly recommend Creative and ask for Alon and Oscar to be your on job coordinators. We're very pleased. read more

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We worked with Orel and his team to do two bathroom remodels on our older Spanish style house. It was a pleasure working with Orel. His team was easy to work with, and the finished product was exactly what we hoped for. The Project stayed on budget and we are very pleased with the outcome. read more

What an amazing company.... We are investor company that work around the US. We worked with creative design & build in Dallas location and today we finish our project in San Diego. We are amazed with the quality and the fast service ! We definitely going to hire this firm again read more