The guys at Element helped me out with an insurance claim for a water intrusion from my roof into my dining room. The service and especially communication throughout was top notch. Aaron was awesome, and super helpful to move the insurance company along and make this as seamless as possible. Would absolutely recommend and will use again in the future! read more

My family and I are Jesus Christ followers and our Lord has provided for us our entire lives allowing us to overcome some of the largest storms we've ever battled. I wouldn't characterize the sudden burst of water that flowed from our kids' toilet as a storm, but it was an unexpected happenstance that upended our lives for almost three months. Ironically, my wife and I had been contemplating restoring our outdated bathrooms, but I had explained to my wife that we needed to wait until the home interest rates plummeted, so that we could refinance our home in order to remodel our bathrooms. God Is Good All The Time and we know He heard us, but I wouldn't have fathomed that us getting new bathrooms would have occurred this way. We are so thankful to God that He allowed Aaron McFadden, Freddy and his team, and Element Construction and Restoration to be the main contractor that were responsible for the beautiful bathrooms, new flooring, and restoration of the damage that occurred from the water damage. Our home was built in the 1970s, so it's antiquated and prone to have issues such as water leaks and other problems associated with owning an older room. Unfortunately, this is our third time having some type of water issue. We've had a slab leak, a leak from our water heater, and this most recent iteration, a sudden burst of water from our kids' toilet. When this most recent episode transpired, I was a veteran of handling the basics of having to deal with a water leak such as reaching out to my insurance, contacting a plumber, and ensuring mitigation assisted with our situation. What I wasn't experienced about was construction and restoration of three bathrooms, part of our downstairs ceiling, affected walls, and our downstairs flooring. Praise God our go to plumbing company, All American Plumbing, recommended a small business and North County construction contractor named Element Construction and Restoration. The owner of the company and Aaron are family, so it's a family-run business based out of Oceanside. They have work all over San Diego, so they provide service around San Diego County. Full disclosure, I'd rate Element Construction and Restoration 4.5 stars because we did have some delays as a result of wrong materials ordered, but I would give Aaron, Freddy (one of the subcontractors Aaron uses), and Freddy's team 5 stars based on the impressive workmanship, diligence, and how everything that was restored turned out. Writing about their work doesn't do it justice, so please look at the pictures of the project. It truly was a blessing to work with Aaron. He's a friendly dude, has a positive disposition, was overly communicative in a good way, and he was completely transparent about everything including being apologetic for some issues that came up during the project. From the start of the work where Aaron came out to measure things to our final inspection where he scrutinized the work that was done, he was professional and knowledgeable about what we were going to embark on. What I also appreciated about Aaron was keeping my adjuster in the loop and updated about anything that came up from our project. One of the things I want to upgrade in our home is our kitchen, but I'm not looking for God to put us through another storm. If you're in the market for construction, restoration, or renovation of your home, I highly recommend Aaron and Element Construction and Restoration. read more

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Aaron at Element was amazing coordinating our kitchen restoration after a flood. He worked in our timeframe before house guests arrived and communicated often as we were living offsite! All services coordinating plumbers, cabinet makers, counter tops was amazing!I highly recommend Element and Aaron! read more

Element Construction and Restoration got on board even before our dry out was completed and was able to estimate costs and schedule before we were even ready to start reconstruction. Their subcontracted work went as smooth as can be expected as production required trades to be scheduled in proper order. Trouble shooting was resolved as work was completed making the project easier to complete. Project oversite by Aaron was pristine. There was constant communication and quick response to my questions and concerns. Element's assistance with our insurance claim was invaluable in getting complete coverage for the reconstruction. Our project was completed in a timely manner and overall, we're satisfied with the results of our reconstruction due to water damage. read more

Element completed the reconstruction on a property that I manage and Paul was wonderful to work with! His communication was great and he delivered exactly as promised. Unfortunately, the insurance company was very slow on approvals and communication but Paul went above and beyond to follow up with them and keep the project moving forward. The team's workmanship was great, I will recommend them to clients in the future. read more

Element Construction is an absolutely great company to work with if you are doing a remodeling project and especially if you are doing repairs as part of an insurance claim. I have worked with Element Construction for many years on multiple projects as my work is in the same industry, so I come across their work pretty often. This is my number 1 company to recommend to any homeowner. Their quality of work, communication and delivery is always top notch. And with years in the industry I unfortunately also know that companies like Element Construction are extremely hard to find. Do not hesitate to call them. Paul is the owner and he takes pride in the work they do and is a person of great integrity. Also hard to find. If you need repairs done - call Element Construction! read more

My wife and I had water damage in our home and Element contacted me before our drying process was done. Aaron and Paul were in constant communication with me during the entire process. They cc'd me on every email with our insurance company to keep me in the loop of everything going on. Not only did the whole remodel turn out perfect but they finished early. The crew showed up every day on time and exceeded expectations, I couldn't recommend Element Construction and Restoration enough! Very hard working and professional crew. read more

Element Construction & Restoration was amazing! Very friendly, responsive, helpful and patient. Paul and Aaron were always very responsive and proactively communicated and guided us through the process. They were also very helpful with our insurance claim. The finished work was done very well and there were no delays. All the workers very friendly and respectful. Highly recommend Element for your construction and restoration projects! Always happy to support a local business. read more

Element is Awesome. Their work and customer care is fantastic. Paul always responded right away to my questions and worked really well with our insurance and tenant. I will use them again for sure. They sent tons of pictures before and after. read more

Run from using this company unless you want to micromanage their work. I used them after a flood reconstruction oroject. The drywall/painting guy was the worst; failed to properly prep the areas, poor workmanship, damaged my outdoor carpet and ripped screens. The flooring guy did an ok job but there are areas where the tiles do not sit evenly. The project manager, Aaron, did his best to try to deal with these issues, but the work was bad and they had to come back afterward and redo areas. The owner Paul Courtwright was made aware of the issues but never intervened. I have over 100 photos and 15 videos of their work. I have been involved with five renovation projects as a homeowner. My experience with this company was the absolute worst. read more

Aaron and EC&R are very professional and responsive. They assisted us with our insurance claim and were able to get additional coverage for losses that had been overlooked by original estimators. They did a great job getting our home restored to an even more beautiful state after the losses that occurred. They offered flexibility in pricing when we got into unforeseen circumstances which helped us make our vision into reality. We are very happy with the end results and would recommend their services to anyone looking to remodel or for restoration work. read more

We hired Paul of Element Construction to rebuild our house interior, off the advice of a local plumber doing some water damage investigation and a repiping for us. Paul was timely, detailed and respectful - he got us several quotes for different ways we could rebuild our interior rooms, and we picked a plan and went with it. We had our entire floor replaced, and living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room entirely removed, repaired and rebuilt. Paul works with some highly capable tradespeople who did great work on our house! Carlos went above and beyond with making sure our paint was done right, as well as taking a lot of pride in how well it was done. Juan was excellent at redoing all our cabinetry in a timely and precise manner. Every step of the way Paul explained everything that was to be done, how it would price out with different options, and ultimately had us back into our house ahead of schedule. He was never further than a text message or email away and really made us feel like we were the only client being helped. To Paul and his team from Element, thank you for fixing our home! read more

If I could give them 6 stars I would. Paul, the owner, is one of a kind in how he operates his business. He's timely, responsive, orderly and that's hard to find. He employs some of the best in the business (wood craftsman, electricians and painters) and I can't thank them enough for their hard work on our movie room kitchenette. Check out the before and after photos - I highly recommend! read more

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I can't say enough about the professionalism and efficiency of Paul and his team at Element Construction. My entire downstairs was flooded - displacing me for four months. During that time Paul communicated continuously and apprised me every step of the way on both progress and any concerns he had. His resources for skilled craftsman is outstanding, each trade he brought to the project was top notch. I would recommend Paul highly. His handling of the insurance claim allowed this potentially difficult process to flow seamlessly. read more

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Paul was very responsive and very respectful! We first were going to go with another contractor to do the restoration of our kitchen after a leak, but the 1st contractor was very pushy, we felt like he was taking advantage of our insurance $, and my husband and I did not feel comfortable leaving him in our home to do the repairs. We found Paul through Yelp and went ahead and contacted him, he got back to me quick, we set up a time for him to come to the home for the inspection/quote and he was on time (the 1st contractor was not), that same day he provided the quote and then within 1-2 days after we signed the contract, he provided us the documentation needed for us to submit to our insurance. After the work was done by Paul's team, he came for a final walk through to make sure everything was good and if we had any questions. My husband and I were left with our kitchen looking good as new and they made sure my dishwasher worked after having no dishwasher for almost 2 months! I would definitely recommend Paul and his team for any resconstruction on your home! read more

I am so thankful that Paul, who owns Element Construction & Restoration was referred to me when I had water damage in my main bathroom which affected the kitchen directly underneath it. The first construction company that came to assess the damage only spent maybe 20 minutes taking pictures and then he was out of there. I contacted Paul and within a few days, he was at my house reviewing the damage. Paul spent over an hour assessing the damage. He took tons of pictures, measured everything in both the bathroom and the kitchen. Paul is super down to earth and very accommodating. Paul was so professional and respectful of my home. He gave me a reasonable quote, was very upfront and honest throughout the process and met his timeline. I ended up getting an entirely new kitchen and bathroom that is beautiful and truly, truly love. Paul is up to date on the latest design trends that helped me make the best choices with tiles, countertops, and cabinets. He fully understands insurance claims and can help negotiate your claim with the insurance company like he did mine. He has an eye for detail, along with a very capable team. Oscar and his crew were awesome, and they were all on the same page as far as what needed to be done each day. Paul communicated with me the whole time and was always available if I had a question or needed his opinion. Paul and his team made the whole process a lot smoother than what would have been a very stressful time. He even set up a small table for me in the living room with a microwave so that I could still heat up meals while the kitchen was being worked on. It's very seldom to find someone who has integrity and is trustworthy nowadays. Paul did everything to benefit me in the end and he's so knowledgeable with insurance that I received more than I expected! Thank you, Paul and Oscar and the rest of the guys that worked on my home! I highly recommend working with Paul at Element Construction & Restoration! You will not be sorry! read more

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Unfortunately our home endured some pretty heavy water damage. I am always apprehensive when selecting a service provider when the problem is an emergency. Paul was recommended to me by a trusted friend. Long story short - his team came in and fixed everything as requested and also on time. The work speaks for itself. Paul's communication was on point throughout the process. He is a real person - not a salesman. Highly recommend not having a flooded house.... But if you do call Paul. Wanted to give tremendous credit to his hard working employees - (Andy, Jonathan, and Oscar). read more

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Paul and his team were absolutely amazing. We had a slab leak with damage throughout our kitchen and dining room. Having a little baby in the mix we wanted this project to be wrapped up quickly and done well. Paul and his team did an amazing job and I'd highly recommend Element Construction and Restoration! read more

We had extensive water damage in several parts of our home. Paul and his team at Element did a fantastic job, from the preliminary estimates to the completion of all work items in detail. Fair pricing, excellent communication (including high responsiveness to our questions), and top-notch quality in everything they did (including the subcontractors). It's never a pleasure to deal with such issues in the first place, but if you need this type of work it is a pleasure to have a company like Element in your corner. read more

Element Construction and Restoration is by far the FINEST company you could ask for! I had the best experience with Element! Having your house in the worst way from a flood is so stressful, but this restoration company ran things so smoothly in a timely manner, that getting everything done was stress free and a breeze! The owner of Element, Paul, handled everything perfectly. He kept daily communication to what comes next and is happy to help with any concerns or questions you may have. He was professional, knowledgeable and personable. He works well hand in hand with the insurance adjuster along the way to ensure everything goes well. Pauls crew were wonderful!! They wore masks and were respectful and worked extremely well! They were EXPERTS in their field! I really got lucky! I am so grateful to Element Construction and Restoration. I HIGHLY recommend them!! read more

We had damage from a leaky pipe in our bathroom which required wall repairs & replacement of the flooring throughout our house. I contacted Paul, and from the first conversation, he was responsive and helpful. Aaron was our project manager and couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. With the holidays coming up and dealing with insurance, we weren't expecting to be able to get everything done for a while, but they completed all the work within three weeks of our first contact and we couldn't be happier. All of the workers were skilled, nice & accommodating. Our flooring looks beautiful and all the walls look great. We highly recommend Element! read more

We are pleased with the results of our kitchen and living space renovation. I made a slideshow showing the process from start to finish detailing how everything came together. Very professional and responsive contractor, https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ieVqIt1wAe752kGSgmzfdSBn7s8hvfxtjUMhcPEWxkU/edit#slide=id.g11f39971aa0_0_0 read more

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A very competent and professional. Their crew where out standings and professional. Need work done right the first time give Paul and Aaron read more

Paul, the owner showed up ready to make my vision happen. I was put off by a few other contractors who wanted to come in and tell me what they were going to do, I wanted to be heard and I found the right company in Element Construction! Having never dealt with water damage and all that it entails, I was grateful for Paul's experience and how he dealt with my insurance company. He wrote a detailed report refuting the initial adjusters estimate of damage to the point that they more than doubled the cost they were initially going to pay out. Paul provided me with vendors so I was not confined to what Home Depot or Lowes had to offer, he gave me a starting point on how much I could spend (insurance money) before we went into out of pocket. He worked hard to make my dream come true and was very transparent to additional costs when I chose to upgrade. All in all I would say that after the initial shock of having to deal with two bathroom remodels, this has been a very positive experience. I would gladly recommend Paul and his team for any work you might be looking at in your home. Once again, thank you Paul for your attention to detail and for always getting back to me with all of my e-mails, text messages and phone calls. You obviously care about your customers! read more

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First of all, let me just say, look no further, this is the guy right here. I had a water damage in my kitchen to the living room. It was so devastating. I'm truly blessed to be introduced to this company. Paul, the owner is very experienced, knowledgeable and very professional guy. He truly knows his craft but still very humble and kind. Paul and his team are fast, reliable, skillful and very efficient. They will give their 110%. Truly quite an amazing experience with this company. They take pride of their work. I'm forever grateful to them. read more

Paul and his crew did a 5 star job for me converting a window into an exterior door, adding a ceiling fan and lighting, an interior door, and a gate for my outside fence. He offered me different options before writing up the contract. All was as expected. They showed up on time, cleaned up each day and all work was agreed in writing with no surprise charges. And the work is top notch. Will definitely use them again and highly recommend. read more

Our kitchen flooded about 3 weeks prior to Thanksgiving 2021; with contractors and supply chain issues rampant, we were told by our insurance company not to expect a repair until after Christmas. We met with a couple contractors and heard same. Fortunately we found Paul and his team! Not only we're they competitive with their bid, they were able to get the project done prior to Thanksgiving! And, on top of that, Paul was amazingly responsive to our questions and patient with our requests. Paul's cabinet guys, Ned and Dan, were clearly experts, and painstakingly rebuilt or cabinets under the existing countertops (saving $$!). His demo and repair guys, Oscar and Carlos, were thorough and professional. I would highly recommend Paul and his team; and if/when we're ready for our next project we will be reaching out. read more

A+ for Element Construction and Restoration and Paul. They are absolutely the best when it comes to the construction and restoration companies! I had what I though a simple kitchen sink drain problem. After initial plumber visit it turn out to be a big problem of a broken pipe under my kitchen / dining room area. Paul came assessed the situation, dealt with the insurance company and had everything done in the shortest time possible. Paul communicated on daily basis what is going on and what is the next step in the process. I felt that my issues are completely taken care of in the most professional and timely manner. Thank you Paul! read more

We have an out of state property and when we had a leak in the wall, we had to manage it from afar and put a lot of trust in the contractor. I am so grateful that we found Aaron and Paul. They were communicative and proactive from the start. They kept in constant communication and understood the urgency of completing the repairs and getting the property restored in a timely manner. The estimate was thorough and detailed and left nothing to question. The work was performed expertly and with an eye to detail. They put it all back better than it was when they started! They were fair and honest, pleasant and helpful. We can't recommend them more highly. Thank you both!! read more

We recently moved into our brand new home from the South Bay and had some improvements that way more pleasant to living in it. It has been the best experience I've had working with a contractor in terms of timing and meeting our expectations. Paul, the owner, is courteous, timely, and gets things done! He was super mindful of what we wanted especially after we changed the scope of the work more than we planned on, gave us thorough explanations and details of what is needed to accomplish our goals. Sometimes when things don't go as planned it can stress you out but his calm experienced guidance solved the problem w ease. His subs also worked out well as he managed to keep us in the loop of what to expect from them and when. This Covid has affected many manufacturers especially cabinets which were back ordered w no ETA to rely on when I tried to go through Ikea to save costs. The estimate he gave me was reflected in the final bill aside from the add-on tasks we requested while the work was being done. We will definitely call him when we are ready to go into the next phase of our dream home revision! read more

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Paul at Element Construction is trusted to be referred by me and many people that are a part of our company. Contractors may seem a dime a dozen these days , but not people and companies like Paul and Element . A company like this is tough to find . Paul has great integrity , is thorough , diligent, very reliable and trustworthy. We always feel comfortable referring this company because we know they will do the right thing for clients regardless of the situation at hand . They can handle many different types of remodel and restoration projects , and their quality of work is excellent . read more

I worked with Paul on numerous occasions He is hard-working individual with many skills in construction industry. He takes time to work with the clients and homeowners to cover they needs. He's very understanding and easy-going. I highly recommend Paul for your future dream home. Zoran Poseidon remodeling read more

Dealing with water damage in the middle of a pandemic was nothing my husband and I had planned. We were lucky and grateful enough to meet Paul and Element Construction. He was referred to us through our remediation team and he quickly reached out to set up a consultation. Paul was great at communicating and keeping us in the loop while remaining transparent throughout the remodel process. He was helpful with feedback on different design ideas and gave honest opinions. His team was polite, professional and showed up on time every day. Overall he made this whole process a dream instead of a nightmare and would 10/10 recommend. We will certainly be reaching out to Element for remodel projects in the future. Thank you Element Construction. :) read more

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I have to say from the first moment Paul stepped foot into my place he was nothing but professional. We had just experienced flooding in my place which ruined our bathroom and part of our kitchen ceiling and my insurance company was trying to underpay and undercut the amount of work that truly needed to be done. Paul stepped in once I agreed to his company doing the work and he went to work dealing with my insurance company to get them to agree to pay for what really needed to be done to repair our home. He was always so quick to respond when I had any questions and even when I was confused by what the estimate said he was quick to explain and make it easier for me to understand. He was also very flexible with us as we were figuring out what we wanted in our bathroom and then had to wait on our vanity to be shipped. Also they came across a termite infestation under our toilet area and were quick to notify me so we could remedy it and let them get back to work quickly to finish the project. I have to say I am extremely happy with the quality of the work and how easy it was to work with Paul and his crew. I definitely would recommend them to anyone and look forward to using them for any future projects we have. read more

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I am so glad that I reached out to Paul after I read yelp reviews of Element Construction and Restoration company. I am here to write my review of same experience as people said about him, his teams and his company. Having your house in the worst situation from the copper water supply line leaking inside the drywall above of your kitchen ceiling is so stressful, but Paul, the owner of Element, handled my water damage restoration project smoothly and nicely. From the beginning to the end of my project, he kept communication with me closely to what comes next and let me know the date, time and his technician names who were sent to by him. He answered all the questions and concerns I had during this time. He inspected each work after each phase was done. He remembered extra little item he would do for me. He kept his promise. So I was in a clear and stress free mind for the entire time. He is professional, knowledgeable, dependable and trustworthy. He is an excellent project manager. Paul's teams are wonderful with good quality craftsman works too !!! I would highly recommend Paul and his Element Construction and Restoration company to you. read more

I opened my garage door in the morning, but after a couple of hours working in the garage I couldn't close it down. I was guessing that maybe something with the signal or the motor is wrong as I didn't hear any noise from it. Paul sent out his craftsman the same day, though it was already afternoon hour and I'm glad that he didn't tell me to reinstall all the door with the motor, that what I was expecting to hear actually, but instead he genuinely confirmed that just the motor must be fixed. Moreover, he managed to fix it on the spot-he fixed some wiring and checked that every part is working accordingly. I was pleasantly surprised and will recommend Paul's company to friends as I believe that I called the right man in my situation . read more

Paul and Aaron are fantastic! I could count on them for everything! I did not want to do my remodel but I had a leak and had no choice. they have a great team working behind them. Everything was smooth and on time. no surprises! paul handles all insurance details. my new master bath is beautiful. thank you Paul and Aaron. Suzanne hyle read more

Paul was very responsive and honest with me when I called him about the repair I needed at my home.

Half of my 4 year old wooden fence fell over during the last rain/windstorm! I didn't know where to turn, so I immediately came here onto Yelp and sent a request out to some well-rated companies. Paul at Element responded within the hour! I sent a few photos and was most concerned with a realistic price estimate. He had someone come out the next morning and it was done as soon as the rain lifted. His quote was spot on, his team was punctual, professional and I would recommend him! We will use Element for any future projects. read more

Paul is a class A professional. He is polite, concise, informative, communicative, knows his trade,, and does exactly what he says he will do. I interviewed 7 potential businrsses for the job and Element/Paul's estimate and interview and professionalism made it obvious who I wanted to hire. And, I wasn't disappointed. Hands down, he was the right choice. He is was confident in working with my insurance contractor any, too, and got everything he asked for that I needed. And more. Really we came out with a head in the end. And he answered all my stupid questions and did not make me feel less then. He took my calls at all kinds of different hours and responded immediately. This is the way to go if you have water damage or want to do remodeling this is a company for you. He's a very decent human being and he runs a very stellar business. I know he was watching out for my interests, first and foremost, the whole time. read more