Recently completed a bathroom renovation project by Focil Construction. Truly amazing work and having them take lead on design was key to me getting the bathrooms I really wanted. Working with Stephanie on the design process helped to see the vision through her high quality bathroom renderings. The Project Manager, Joe Focil, is a creative problem solver and is able to deal with any unforeseen issues that can arise on any construction project. So happy with Focil Construction's work! read more

Unfortunately, I didn't have a good experience with Focil Construction. I should have known that they were not trustworthy when they verbally made promises (such as the renovation would be complete by Thanksgiving) but then wrote a different date (end of December) into the contract. When I questioned why the contract said end of December, Joseph told me that the contract required adding an additional month. When I received the schedule of work, that too said the project would be completed by the end of December. I was not living yet in the property and renting, so the additional month added another $2,300 onto the project that I wasn't expecting. I asked for them not to charge me for additional fabrication and installation of the stone which they refused but they did end up finishing by the end of November so that I could get my furniture out of the rental so that I would not be charged for another month. This was not the only reason I began not to trust them any longer. I ordered the stone through the family of a friend, and the owner of the store asked for the name, address and phone number of the fabricator. I asked Catalina for this information. She gave me the correct address because the stone needed to be delivered there; however, she lied about the name of the fabricator. As you can see in the screenshot, she said the name was Israel when it's in fact Olympus. She supplied her own phone number as the number of the fabricator. Anytime I see lying, I wonder the motive, and I start to question everything. In addition, on the contract, the square footage was greater than the entire area of my condo. Again, I had questioned this when I signed the contract and Catalina assured me that I would only be charge for work done. I later had to argue with Joseph to get him to reduce the amount he was charging to the actual square footage which I estimated by taking the number of boxes of wood and multiplying by the square footage per box. Joseph told me that they used every single piece of wood in every box, but, as you can see in the attached photo, there was a box still sealed that had not been used. If I had not questioned this, it would have been $700 more. When I began to question the integrity of Joseph and Catalina, I did more research. The amount of glue needed for the wood floor is 30-35 square feet per gallon. I confirmed this with another flooring installer who works for the friend from whom I purchased the wood floor. In the attached, you will see that I was charged for 8 bucket of glue (5 gallons in each bucket) at $207 each. That is literally twice the recommended amount for the 650 square feet of wood that they installed. Also, I provided 4 buckets of the same glue for the padding that went underneath the floor. At $207 each bucket, I was overcharged more than $800. This led me to question the linear square feet of baseboard which I just got done measuring. I was charge for 240 square feet; however, the linear square footage of what I measured was 160 square feet, quite a difference and an additional charge of almost $500. There was an additional issue with the electrical outlet for the refrigerator. The appliance store was not able to install the refrigerator, because the cord would not reach to the outlet where they had placed it. I ended up having to pay for an additional visit from the appliance store ($75). I asked Joseph if he would reimburse me for this since he was responsible for installing the outlet in the correct location. He never responded to me. I definitely feel that Joseph and Catalina took advantage of me and my lack of knowledge and experience with renovation work. I wasn't able to catch all of the overcharges before paying for them, and it added to the already exorbitant cost of the renovation. I wish I had gone with a different contractor. read more

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Very professional from A-Z. Our results exceeded our expectations. The process was streamlined and utmost care along each step. We remodeled our kitchen and bar completely and the results really were perfection. Couldn't recommend them enough!! look no further. read more

Thank you Focil Construction for a great experience for our kitchen and bathroom remodel. From inception through to the final inspection, everything was handled professionally, transparently and punctually. Having a design early on to help us visualize what the final product was awesome as we tend to need to see it on paper. Even though everything was documented for all the materials, Focil was nimble enough to accommodate changes in our materials. An example being a suggestion from Joseph to use quartzite backsplash rather than subway tile. Friends and family all rave and sometimes we sit outside our patio just staring into our wonderful kitchen. Thank you Joseph, Stephanie, Catalina, Oren and Pepe. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our project with Joseph, Catalina, Stephanie and staff. We did a complete downstairs remodel, moving load bearing walls and changing doors/windows and a complete kitchen remodel. We couldn't be happier with the entire project! The timeline, communication, attention to detail. Highly recommend! read more

Focil Construction - Removed load bearing wall to increase kitchen. Added large trifold door to to backyard/pool space to create a large flowing living space. - General Contractors Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Focil remodeled my master bath and kitchen in 2022. Their designer, Stephanie, was very sweet, helpful and collaborative. She prepared professional renderings of the remodels so I could visualize what the remodel would look like and work out any small details. She also served as the main contact for many of the day to day questions. Focil is a family business so the owner Joseph and his wife Catalina were also involved - Joseph from the detailed aspects of construction and management of the various in-house or subcontracted professionals (plumber, electrician, tilers, cabinet installers, etc.) and Catalina would stop by check up on the projects. I am very happy with the outcome of my remodels and the quality of work provided by Focil. The FabuWood cabinets installed in my kitchen and bathroom are very beautiful. Additionally any concerns or questions were rapidly addressed. read more

I supply Focil Construction building materials. They are one of my favorite customers. They are super professional always offering quality customer service, very thorough and excellent follow ups. Doing business with them is highly recommended! read more

Recently finished a kitchen renovation with Focil Construction and we couldn't be happier. The team put together a beautiful kitchen design, and once we gave the green light, the team set us up on their online portal so we could see a schedule of all the work to come. The project finished earlier than anticipated and stayed on budget, which were two very high priorities for us. Most importantly, the kitchen is beautiful. We are absolutely thrilled with the work! read more

Joseph and Team were amazing to work with. They are a full service design and construction company and we used every bit of their services. We were doing a full remodel of our downstairs which includes structural work and a total redesign of how we use and live in the space. We needed to gain storage and modernize the layout. He completed the job before the anticipated date even though we added to the scope of work. He also stayed within budget and the quoted amounts. We didn't always know exactly what we wanted and the team and designs (Stephanie Melendez designed the entire layout and provided great insight into what to purchase to keep to the design. She was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of what we needed.) were on point. All interactions were professional and thoughtful. Any issue that arose were quickly and efficiently dealt with and we were provided quality work. Oren the electrician performed quality work and provided insight for us to get the most out of our lighting and automate using the Lutron system. Catalina and the in-house fabrication team designed and built a great fireplace with surrounding cabinetry. We have received many compliments and would not hesitate to refer and use the Focil Team in the future. read more

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Focil Construction - Quality, Integrity, Capability, Consistency - After interviewing several contractors to do the remodel of our kitchen/family room, we choose Focil Construction. Unfortunately, we had little knowledge of design, style or even material choices. However, we learned that we had the full services of the Focil staff at our disposal. The first step was working with Ms. Stephanie, Interior Designer. We were afforded answers to our daily questions, always helpfully and as soon as we asked by whoever we asked. The Focil Company consists of knowledgeable craftsmen and women, each with many years of experience in their field. On time, professional, well dressed who did not stop until the job was done. Joseph checked daily on each part of the project; he made sure all details were done to his precise specification. The reoccurring words from family and friends who visit our completed remodel are: "I am so jealous; it is absolutely beautiful." It was a pleasure to work with Joseph and Catalina. Vic and Irene - 1000 Oaks - Nov. 2022 read more

When we tell our friends that we hired a contractor who completed a major house remodel on time and on buget, they do not believe us. Joseph and his team were amazing. They did our kitchen and three bathrooms of our home. They were very professional since the beginning. Remodeling your home is a pretty major under taking and was quite an investment for us, so we wanted to hire someone we felt confident. Which I liked the most he was always available when I called him to answered all my questions. The entire crew was able to work around my family and our daily routines, they were very hard working, respectful and professionals. They worked and finished the whole project on time. What I liked the most Joseph always advised to me to pick nice materials and save me money. read more

Highly recommend Focil Construction, they remodeled my kitchen and installed new floors. They finished before schedule and gave me a great price. read more