Remodel of outdated garage apartment. Beautiful end results on time and on budget. Great suggestions and great experience. read more

Perfction is all I can say! From start to finish. Excellent project management, tile work Is out of this world! Hands-on the entire time! Couldn't be happier! It's a bathroom of my dreams. read more

Mike and team did a phenomenal job on our kitchen remodel. First Choice was recommended to us by a neighbor who's kitchen also turned out amazing, so we were already very interested in this company. But when his proposal came in MUCH cheaper than the other two we received, it was a no brainer. First Choice pushed up the project to start on OUR timeline so demo would happen while we were out of town. Throughout the process, they were respectful about all the tedium and details we asked for and always made adjustments with a smile and without raising pricing on us. They dealt with supply chain issues and other challenges during COVID, but they got it done and we couldn't be more happy with the result. Would definitely recommend first choice for and home remodel projects! read more

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Can't say enough positive things. We had a home loss due to a flood, the contractor we initially signed with ghosted us. Mike and First Choice came in, got us situated and have supported us the whole way. Also, Josh is the best. He's running g the day-to-day and does incredible work. Highly recommend. read more

First Choice did a great job on our apartment remodel. We took it down to the studs, added a bath, and made it all new. First Choice worked with our other vendors to complete a wide variety of tasks. When an issue came up, Josh the Project Manager stepped in and completed it perfectly!! read more

We hired First Choice to renovate our laundry room and were super pleased with the end result. The initial work was done by a subcontractor and was good, with the exception of a couple spots that weren't 100% perfect. We communicated our concerns to First Choice and they very promptly returned to our house to address the issue and did everything they could to ensure we were fully satisfied with the work. We'd hire First Choice again with complete confidence in the quality of their work. read more

Only reviewing based of consultation... but out of 5 consultations we had this one was by far this worst and most unprofessional. Not to mention ridiculously overpriced. We have a very small kitchen and the gentlemen stated it would be 40k. However this was not the end all for me with them. The gentlemen proceeded to state that they are going to reject bidding on our project because it was "too small for their company" I'm not sure how our project is too small at 40k for a basic remodel. He would also mention that their company is currently working on another kitchen remodel similar to ours that was pay 28k. So all around very confusing, demeaning and just unprofessional. Nonetheless we went with another highly professional and Friendly company that will do our dream kitchen for 32k. read more

Rep wore a mask the whole time, but he was only here for 20 minutes and spent most of it bitching about the process to pull permits. When we received the estimate, I literally had to ask him if we were in the same room. I swear he could NOT have listened to a thing that we said. The estimate missed a huge part of what we said we want & included things that we never talked about and do NOT desire. Then when I ask specific questions, he GUESSES - what so he can charge for extras after the fact and make tons more money?? Then they say I can call and ask my questions??? They did NOT listen the first time, why should I think that the 2nd time would be better??? Note: I called this company because of the quality of the Yelp reviews. read more

After interviewing many contractors, we came across First Choice Home Improvements. We wanted to remodel the Kitchen, Master bath and fireplace all at once. After meeting with the owner Mike, we decided to pick them for this project. One of the key points was their team having a designer that could push us outside what we were aware of. Muna hit a home run with the design submitted. Then the whole process of construction went off without a hitch. Thank you to the foreman Dennis, for putting up with me the entire time as the small changes were met with a "can do" attitude every time. In fact, all workers were polite and would answer any questions I had along the way. All of this going on during the pandemic! Great job!! read more

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We recently finished a bathroom remodel with First Choice Home Improvements. We got several quotes and theirs was the most reasonable that included the most choices. I really liked the fact I was given the cost upfront with latitude to make choices within a range of prices. There were no changes to the cost once the remodel started. The project started and finished on time. There was someone working everyday and they cleaned up at the end of the day. The contractor even came back to hang a mirror once I found one I liked. Overall we were very happy with the quality of the work. We would like to remodel our kitchen in the near future and will definitely look to use First Choice again. read more

First Choice Home Improvements - General Contractors Near Me - Escondido, California

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We had an excellent experience working with First Choice on our Kitchen remodel. I had discussed our plans with multiple companies, it was frustrating in that one did not return my calls, one stated that they don't do small jobs, only whole home remodels, another did not take any notes but tried to coax me into more work on other aspects of my home, Meeting Mike at First Choice was different from the start, he was genuine, personable, and interested in helping us with our project. We were included from the beginning, selecting materials, planning and design. April's communications were amazing. We were always aware of progress and timing. The quote given for time and cost were very reasonable. Everyone we met, were friendly, professional, and highly skilled. Our remodel was completed on schedule and at no additional costs from our quote! We are so pleased with the quality and appearance of our new kitchen, we get compliments all the time. I highly recommend First Choice Home Improvements Inc. We would definitely call them with any future Home improvement plans. Thanks again Mike, April and Team. read more

First Choice Home Improvements - Kitchen remodel. - General Contractors Near Me - Escondido, California

We recently had our kitchen upgraded. First Choice Home Improvements did an amazing job and they were so easy to work with. From the first meeting with Mike, the owner, to the last meeting with April, everything was seamless. Mike was knowledgeable, helpful and professional. April was great to work with. She was helpful and patient in helping us make decisions on tile, backsplash, etc... We felt comfortable with everyone that came into our home. They worked within our budget and stayed within the timeline they presented at the start. I am very very happy with our kitchen. It looks amazing. I would definitely recommend First Choice Home Improvement. read more

We hired First Choice Home Improvements for our master bathroom major remodel after meeting with and getting bids from several contractors. We easily decided to go with First Choice because we felt that the owner, Mike, understood the vision for our bathroom, were confident in his integrity and ability to communicate, and they came in with the best bid. Mike said we just need to communicate and his guys would work until we were 100% happy. We were not disappointed on any level. The First Choice crews were outstanding, professional, and easy to work with. They worked until excellence was achieved in every area. We are completely confident in referring First Choice Home Improvement for any remodel job and hope to work with them again soon on a kitchen remodel. Easily 5 out of 5 stars!! read more

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I had a wonderful experience working with First Choice for a complete master bathroom remodel, and I would recommend them to anyone. Mike and his team were incredibly communicative throughout, never keeping me waiting for estimates or responses to my questions. I was very comfortable with everyone who came to work on the bathroom, to the point that I could leave for work and errands as needed and always felt comfortable doing that. They made it easy for me to order all the materials, and I always felt like they were there to help and support with anything I asked them about. And the finished product is gorgeous. Especially compared to the craftsmanship (or lack of) in the previous bathroom, it really makes a difference to have a company do the work that really takes pride in the quality of what they produce. read more

After getting two other bids, 1st Choice was recommended to us by a supplier. My wife and I could not be more pleased with this contractor for our kitchen renovation. Mike was understanding, professional and very pleasant to work with. Mike assigned Neil to conduct most of the work on the kitchen. What a pleasant craftsman with a high level of skill and attention to detail! We loved working with him. Best of all, very easy to work with and accommodating to changes and suggestions without push back or frustration. In fact, every member of his renovation team was just wonderful to work with. We so love our new kitchen. read more

We're so happy to have worked with First Choice on our recent master bathroom renovation in Carlsbad. From the get-go, they understood the exact style we were going for, which made the design process painless. Everyone on the team was easy to work with and highly skilled. We're thrilled with the results and hope to be able to work with First Choice again! read more

From the moment the owner Mike came to my house, I knew it was the perfect fit. He spoke they me in a respectful and honest way. The whole team at First Choice Home Improvments is responsive and professional. They project was completed on time and when we hit a snag, Mike and his team made it right quickly and with a positive attitude. I would highly recommend this team for a small or large project. read more

After interviewing several contracting agencies for a entire kitchen remodel (removing two walls, new windows, island, built in bar, etc), we chose First Choice based on their experience, professionalism and personalities. Mike and his team are friendly, skilled and knowledgeable. They provided guidance, collaboration and constant communication which is so important in any project. Our project was completed over several months during which we were informed of each upcoming step. The team of contractors and laborers are professional, friendly and comfortable to be around given that we were working from home full time and saw them nearly everyday. We are extremely happy with the work and will hire them again for other projects. Mike and his team are really awesome! read more

I cannot express how amazing First Choice is and the quality work they did on our GORGEOUS new home! We spoke with several contractors for estimate and Mike, the owner, won us over with his very fair price proposal. He has integrity and really wants what is best for his clients. Rena, the general manager, worked with me every step of the way and was incredibly responsive/helpful with anything/everything we needed. Dennis and his crew were all wonderful and talented at their craft. Our home looks brand new and as our friends have been saying "like out of a magazine". We couldn't recommend First Choice enough if you are looking to do a reno!! Thank you again First Choice. We couldn't be more in love with our new home! read more

Last month, August 2018, we decided to remodel a kitchen which was built in 1980. We just moved to the San Diego area and wanted the job done timely and at a fair price. We all hear horror stories about a kitchen remodel that you are promised a short lead-time to get it done and it turns into months! I even worked in this field for over 25 years and still was concerned about this issue, Well we interviewed about 5 companies and decided upon First Choice. Let me tell you why. We have a kitchen that was U-shaped and very small. Approx. 20' x 18' or 360 sq. ft. It had a pocket door opening into the dining room that was 30" wide. If you were working in the kitchen you felt like you were hemmed in on all sides. So we wanted a company that could demolish the wall, install ceiling fixtures and lay flooring. You're probably thinking anyone can do that. Sure but can they do it in the time frame you want it done? Well I am here to tell you Mike Miller the owner can and will do it. He personally came to see us 3 times because I was concerned about all the here-say about promises the job will be done in X weeks and it takes months. Let me tell you how long ours took- less than 14 working days or 3 weeks. That's right from demo to countertops, to laying floors and putting back all the appliances and tile on the walls. Everyday someone showed up, worked 10 hours, cleaned up and the next day another team would show up to continue the project. Mike personally showed up at least 5 times during the time to Check-in with us and make sure the job was being done. The trash was picked up several times so that we didn't have to look at all the mess created from the tear down. The walls into other rooms were taped up with heavy plastic sheets to reduce the dust in the house. We did have some glitches because like us all we see things during the job and say wow I would like to do this instead. Well because mike spent time coming over we were able to flex minor changes as we went along. I think mike has a good grasp of the fact customers will want minor changes as they see the kitchen progress and he is very good about working with you. His team including Rene, the project manager are great to work with. The installer, Corbin was great. If he found any minor defects in the cabinets he would replace it ASAP because it didn't meet his standards. Andrew, let's say the man of all trades was fantastic. He made recommendations where we had concerns and worked with us to make sure we were 100% satisfied. All the other people that did the floors, or any other part of the kitchen were fantastic. We have received nothing but compliments from our friends about the kitchen. By the way we went with USA made cabinets and not custom. They look great! I rarely write reviews because hey we all don't have to take the time or everyone knows someone so why bother. Well if you care about timeliness, honesty, keeping your word and getting what you are promised then First Choice should be at the top of your list! Mike, thank you for all your input and support to meet my timeline and still deliver a quality product. I give you 5- stars! read more