Loved working with Brendan and the crew. They did a fantastic job on our remodel. Brendan is a contractor of the highest integrity and precision. He is an excellent communicator and very fair with his pricing. All of his workers are perfectionists. He found some of our wiring was not up to code and fixed it all. We had two bathrooms which had crazy "binds" meaning the doors didn't even open without smacking into the shower walls! We also had a weird media niche that he demo'd and made the room more functional and beautiful including installing a sliding barn door on a previously open master bath. He also converted our shower tub combo into a tiled shower Everything came out just beautiful. read more

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If there was a way to give 10 stars, I would. After a year of looking I finally decided to hire Brendan from Desert Rat Contractors. My decision could not have been better. My new kitchen is perfect. Brendan and his team were meticulous, timely, clean and polite. They paid attention to every detail. E mail me any time for a reference. 10 out of 10. Perfect ! read more

Left me hanging! Branden came out stayed for quite a while and was excited to receive his estimate. Didn't hear from him for two weeks so I reached out. Exchanged a few more emails then never heard again from him and never received my estimate nor an explanation. Very disappointed! read more

We found A Desert Rat Builder on Yelp shortly after we purchased an investment property in Palm Springs. The home had recently been flipped but did not have the style or functionality we were looking for to make it a profitable vacation rental. So with his help, we took on: * Opening up a wall in our kitchen * Installing new backsplash and kitchen shelves * Wallpapering 5 rooms * New shower tile in 4 bathrooms * New tile floor throughout entire house * New closet installation * New wet bar with sink, built in refrigerator, cabinets, glass shelves and under-cabinet lighting * New floor-to-ceiling fireplace tile * and many other things Brendan was fantastic to work with. He kept us informed nearly every day and made progress at a breakneck speed, regardless of how many curveballs the project threw at him, or change of plans we threw at him. Many contractors take on so many jobs at once that you never know if you're competing with their other jobs for their time, or their best trades. Brendan wasn't like that. He set up his office on our job site and was there every day. His work quality was very good as was his attention to detail. And as defects popped up (as they will), he always addressed them immediately. Prices were fair too. Great experience working with him and would do it again if the need arises. read more

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This is a review long over due. Firstly, I can't recommend Brendan highly enough for any level of remodeling or renovation jobs you may be doing. In November 2016, I wanted to demo/replace my fireplace mantle and add wood beams to my living room ceiling. I contacted a few contractors to get estimates, but I wasn't​ impressed by any of them. I came across A Desert Rat Builder, and a gentleman by the name of Brendan showed up to my front door a few days later, with an impressive "duck dynasty" beard ready to give me an estimate. Brendan was very thorough in his explanation of the demo and remodeling, along with a quote that was more than reasonable. I was highly pleased with his professionalism and the opportunity to deal with someone who knows their business and takes genuine pride in the quality of the work they're doing. Brendan also expects his sub contractors to provide superior work with no short cuts. Brendan recommended I add wood behind the drywall, so my television would have better reinforcement when it was mounted. Which I thought was a great idea! I was highly satisfied with my new fireplace mantle and wooden beams. In January 2017, I contacted Brendan again to ask if he would be interested in building a dog house. I thought Brendan was going to not show any interest or say he would "get back to me". However I was wrong, and I presented him with the type of dog house I wanted along with the features. Once everything was finalized, Brendan began building the dog house. All I can say is I was AMAZED at the attention to detail he put into building the dog house. Brendan repeatedly told me, "I know it's a dog house, but I can't take shortcuts and I want it to be done right". It was impressive to see him literally build a miniature house in my backyard all by himself. Brendan never had a bad attitude, and whether he is building a structure for a person or "man's best friend", he wants to be sure you are completely satisfied. The dog house turned out to be phenomenal! My experience with Brendan has been consistent across the spectrum of projects that he has done. His work is consistently delivered on-time with absolute perfection, and to say that Brendan goes the extra mile to ensure that you are satisfied with every detail would be an understatement. Brendan's skill of craftsmanship gives him the ability to think on his feet and be a creative problem solver. I will recommend A Desert Rat Builder unreservedly for jobs both big and small!! read more

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Brendan is THE contractor who delivered above and beyond. Having worked with numerous contractors as a real estate agent in Los Angeles, I have not met anyone as professional, detail-oriented, conscientious and quality-driven as Brendan - he and his team were a miracle! He was able to complete remodeling my entire home in less than 3 weeks just on time for the Christmas holidays for my family and friends to enjoy. He thinks in advance, plans accordingly and provide professional inputs as to options, materials, cost and time of completion. He sets the bar to all other contractors and I very highly recommend him to anyone who needs a pro in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. read more

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Brendan could not be more highly recommended his work ethic, and workmanship are all we could have hoped for, he is knowledgeable and showed up on time and completed the job at a fair price. I have remodeled 14 homes and he is the best contractor I have ever worked with you won't be sorry. read more

Brenden was great to work with. We had a bathroom redone. I had a ton of estimates and consultations. Desert Rat was fair, trustworthy, and provided an excellent quality. I will not go with anyone else in the desert ever again. Desert Rat made the experience easy. I was impressed with Brendens professionalism, Honesty and trustworthiness. Even his subcontractors were pleasant and easy to work with. Save yourself the hassle and do it right the first time with Desert Rat Builders!!! read more

Brendan, is an impeccable, person, craftsman and contractor. What makes him above average, is he surrounds himself with specialty craftsman, who know the details needed to get the project done. We put down gorgeous wood floors and new tile through out our condo. He not only oversaw the installation of our flooring and baseboard, he rolled his sleeves up to help them come out perfect. The character of a person shines through, when they run into an obstacle, after discovering the tile we wanted was out of stock, he figured out the distributor was in the area and went out of his way to pick it up directly from their warehouse. Of all the projects I have done over the years, working with Brendan stands out, as one of a handful of contractors, that are on my call first list. He goes the extra mile, I highly recommend him for all project sizes. read more