I never imagined our seismic retrofit project could go so well or I wouldn't have procrastinated so…read morelong to get it done. My husband and I knew we should get earthquake insurance but the cost blew our minds but when we heard that you can get a 25% discount if you complete the retrofit, we explored what it would entail. Well the EBB subsidy which came out to $3,000 was a huge motivator. Selection: To select a company to work with I went overboard reading reviews, not just looking at ratings- Yelp, Google, Angi, Houzz. Plus, I always look at Next Door because our city is finicky so I wanted to see which companies had delivered excellent experiences for homeowners in our city and lastly I look at Reddit. I invited 3 highly rated companies with excellent track records to provide quotes based on the work required. Out if the 3, two came, went into our crawl space and provided a detailed breakdown of the necessary work and cost with photos. The third company provided a quote over Yelp without coming in person to do a visual inspection. So they were eliminated from consideration. The remaining two which included Sunshine were excellent and after putting together a side by side comparison of the work and costs along with their answers to some initial and follow up questions from my husband ( who was a 35 yr construction industry executive), we selected Sunshine and specifically Adam who was the lead that came to our house and who provided detailed and technical responses that instilled so much confidence. EBB approval: Well from there, it was like we had a retrofit concierge with Diana guiding me through every step which is necessary because there are things that need to be done on the EBB website to ensure compliance to receive approval and given Sunshine's vast experience, they have it down to a science which eliminates a ton of confusion I am sure I would have had to face without them. The retrofit work: The team was on time, had detailed instructions, and worked diligently the entire time they were here and they provided photos of their work. And a bonus was I didn't have any clean up to do afterwards. I need to note that out of an abundance of caution Adam ( who is also a licensed electrician) came back out to take care of a wire that looked suspicious but was probably not an issue. If he had not mentioned it, we would not have known City inspection and approval: A breeze! The gentleman that dealt with the city came by after to give us the good news and it was apparent he was trusted by the city inspector. Retrofit completion certificate Diana expeditiously provided the certificate i needed to provide my insurance broker to get quotes after instructing me on how to complete the final EBB steps Success! We now have earthquake insurance and saved 25% off the premium. Side note: get your quote from GeoVera and not the Earthquake Authority. our quote for better coverage by a more highly rated company saved $1,500 in annual premiums So, for a project that seemingly would have been a bear, it was probably the easiest construction like project and process I could have imagined that gives us added confidence in protecting our home. Do it and include Sunshine in your short list. you will be happy you did.

During the so cal rain in Nov 2025, the north facing side of my house began to noticeably show…read morecracks in the walls and misalignment of doors. This was an indication that my house was sinking a bit due to the really spongy dirt the houses in my area are built on. I solicited for foundation repair jobs on Yelp where I came across Sunshine foundation repair. After back to back estimate appointments, I met Jonathan who was knowledgeable and professional. He explained what could have been the cause of my issues (all of which aligned with what other companies told me) and was friendly an professional. The experience was one of those where you know the estimator isn't BS-ing you or trying to take advantage of protentional new customer business. After getting an estimate that was competitive with others, I decided to go with Sunshine Foundation Repairs. The office staff was also friendly and helpful in clarifying the process of the job which was to install new concrete pier-blocks embedded in concrete with pressure treated posts as well as to perform some minor foundation repair. When it came time to do the work, the team showed up on-time and prepared. They finished the job in a single day and cleaned up in and around the area, which I was pleased to see. The crew was nice as well. I haven't had any major rain to see if the foundation repair met my needs so time will tell. However, the overall structural integrity is an improvement that gives me the peace of mind for my home investment. I would highly recommend Sunshine Foundation Repairs.

Extremely knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend for any job, not just for the LA area. I…read moretrust them for all of my commercial jobs.

Ez Plans did not disappoint! Everything went smooth from start to finish, with permit issued in a…read morevery reasonable time frame. Mark, Pilar and Cindy were fantastic to work with and very clear about every step. Pilar took our ideas and implemented them wonderfully. (She was very patient and helpful when we were undecided on a roof line.) We are now under construction and can't wait for the final product. Would highly recommend.

Fair, honest, and trustworthy. They showed up on time, explained the plan, and stuck to it. The…read moreprice matched the estimate, no surprises. Communication was clear the whole way. The work area was left clean. You can tell they take pride in what they do and stand behind it. I would hire them again and recommend them to neighbors who want solid work and straight answers. Good people who really do the job right

We had a great experience with Goldenline's installation of steps along our driveway. They are very…read moreeasy to work with, accept changes well and discuss each stage of the project thoroughly. This is our second project with Goldenline and will easily consider them for our next project.

Ari is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend him as an architect…read morefor your next build!

Ari was great, a rare breath of fresh air in construction. Good communication, reasonable prices,…read moreand great openness to changing things even when it wasn't in their advantage. would recommend!

Fantastic service and competence, They respected what I…read morewanted, and in the end I got my "dream kitchen". The project was completed according to schedule. The fast and easy communication and response time to questions were assuring. Everyone working on my project went above and beyond to make my dream come true.

My entire home burned down this year in the LA Eaton Fire. I am in northern Pasadena. I found Dean…read moreat Preferred Home Builders through Yelp. I interviewed and got quotes from about 6 different companies. Dean was without a doubt the most knowledgeable & understanding, and just happened to have the best price. He showed up with a CAD model of my house before we ever spoke in person. The process, which has had its many ups and down no fault due to Preferred Home Builders, has been smoother than anyone else I know that was effected by fires. He has been a great communicator and friend, and now I can actually see my new home being built quickly and with high quality. I can't say enough. Choose this company. They simply care, a lot, and it shows!

We hired Way To Go Builders to do a backyard and pool remodel -- new pavers, pool resurfacing with…read moremini-pebble, new coping and tile, a curved stucco seat wall to hide our pool shed, pathway makeover with stepping stones and turf, and landscape lighting throughout. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Our project manager Tamir was exceptional -- responsive, organized, and clearly invested in the quality of the work. He kept the job moving at a surprisingly fast pace and promptly resolved issues as they arose. Pricing was competitive -- we got multiple estimates and Way To Go came in reasonable without cutting corners. You can see it in the finish quality: the stonework is clean, the tile on the curved bench is precise, and the side yard pathway turned out better than we imagined. Our pool cleaner gave high praise on the resurfacing work when he arrived for the first cleaning! Highly recommend for anyone looking to transform their outdoor space -- quality work, fair pricing, and a timeline that'll surprise you.

I recently had my pool remodeled by Way To Go Builders and worked mainly with the project manager…read moreTamir. Overall it was a really good experience and the process went smoothly. The remodel included changing the old plaster to mini pebble, installing new tile, adding a new LED pool light, and doing the deco seal around the pool. The finish came out great and it completely refreshed the look of the pool. Once all the materials were ordered and ready, the actual work was completed in about a week, which I was really happy about. Tamir kept everything organized and the crew stayed on schedule. I also appreciated that he was able to accommodate a couple of last-minute additions I requested during the project and made sure everything was taken care of. The crew did solid work and the pool looks great now. I'm happy with how everything turned out and would recommend Way To Go Builders if you're planning a pool remodel.

I am very happy with the work done by City Builders. They built a beautiful custom butcher block…read morecounter top for my kitchen island and installed new tile around my fireplace. Although my project was on the smaller side (not a full kitchen remodel), Victor always made me feel like I was his most important customer. He was quick to respond and was always available for questions. I got several quotes prior to beginning this project and City Builders was by far the most reasonable. I highly recommend City Builders to anyone looking for a contractor.

City Builders and Development Inc. went above and beyond our expectations. We had a complete…read morekitchen remodel in a little over 30 days. Victor and the team were very communicative during the entire process and cleaned up after themselves each day. I would highly recommend City, Builders and Development!

Matt Carter did a wonderful job designing our ADU in Lake Balboa. My wife and I had never been…read moreinvolved in drawing up architectural plans before and Matt helped guide us along the way, offering helpful suggestions when needed, and deferring to our wishes when appropriate. Additionally, he stayed with us throughout the entire construction process, checking the job site to make sure the work complied with the plans. He also helped walk us through the very complicated LA city permitting and inspection process. It was quite the education in bureaucracy and I'm not sure we could have gotten through it all without his help. In the end, we have a beautiful 2-story ADU and a renter moves in next week. We couldn't be happier. Thanks Matt.

Our HOA required a site plan of our home in order to seek approval of an automated driveway gate…read more We found Matthew via Yelp and engaged him for this purpose. We found him to be responsive, involved, organized, and sensitive to our timeline. He took meticulous measurements and produced detailed drawings. Communication has been excellent. The cost of his service was competitive. Based on our experience, this 5 star rating is well deserved.