I recently had a window replaced in my home and had a great experience with Shota and his team. Shota came out the same day I contacted him, explained the different options clearly, and provided a very competitive quote based on my budget. His crew arrived on time, did an excellent job, and completed the work professionally. Shota was also there to oversee the work and stayed in touch throughout the process to make sure everything was done properly. I'm very happy with the quality of the work and the overall service. I highly recommend Shota and his team. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is outstanding! read more

We have a house where the original exterior shop door and adjacent windows were all metal framed together. Shota and crew were able to come up with a solution to replace just the door without tearing out and rebuilding the entire door / window framing scheme, which is what the other contractors wanted to do. It was a very nice looking custom door job, and the new door handles very nicely. We really appreciate the incremental and budget friendly approach. read more

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We have been trying to get our window replaced that was sold to us by Shota and installed by his workers in 2024. We noticed a few months ago a film at times between the window pane. We reached out to him and answered questions and provided him pictures of the issue. He said they can submit the warranty claim and we said we would prefer it since he's the one who sold it to us. He asked for the serial number and he said that's all he needed. Since then I have been texting, leaving messages, and sending emails trying to get updates with no response. I would not recommend this company. read more

General B Contractor - Film in window - Windows Installation Near Me - San Jose, California

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Shota replied to my request and came out to give me a quote for a window replacement promptly. After discovering I had significant dry rot from water intrusion, Shota gave me a fair price for rebuild and his guys completed the job within a few days. Very professional and quality work. read more

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I had a great experience with General B Contractor who recently did a window retrofit at my home. From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. Communication was excellent; Shota kept me in the loop throughout the process and showed up exactly when he said he would. We accidentally changed the window work area on him due a conflicting HVAC project (miscommunication on my part). Shota was very understanding and knew exactly what to suggest to accommodate the change. It was a huge relief for us. The installation itself was super fast and clean; nothing left behind during each visit (initial assessment/measurement + installation). The window looks amazing and functions perfectly. You can tell their workmanship is solid. As an added bonus on the project, the pricing was very reasonable for the quality of work provided. I highly recommend General B if you're looking for someone reliable, efficient, and skilled. We'll absolutely call them again for future projects. read more

Shota was extremely prompt and even came out in the late evening to quote a single pane in a doubled pane window that needed to be replaced. He was able to provide me a very competitive quote on the spot that was well under other vendors. When the glass came in, his team showed up and replaced what we needed quickly and efficiently. Overall a great experience compared to the larger window companies that were trying to overcharge us. I would highly recommend reaching out to him for your projects! read more

General B Contractor - Glass replacement in window - Windows Installation Near Me - San Jose, California

Quite literally the best experience I have had working with anyone. I searched Google for a contractor and Shota came within 10 minutes. He gave me an estimate and let me know the job could be done by the end of the day. Shota has an incredible team and is insanely professional. Him and his team provided excellent service and a wonderful experience. I look forward to working with Shota and General B Contractor for any future projects. read more

They were incredibly nice, professional, and efficient throughout the whole process. The installation was completed in less than a day, which was impressive. The soundproof windows made such a huge difference -- sleeping and relaxing at home feels so much more peaceful now. Highly recommend them! read more

I needed help with a window and Shota came over to take a look. He offered me a few options. They unfortunately didn't meet my need so I had to find another solution. However I appreciated the time he spent to look at my issue and explained to me what I could do. Will reach out again if I need sth else in the future! read more

I obtained quotes from several contractors, and Shota's price was very reasonable compared to the rest. He also demonstrated extensive knowledge the project. The entire process took just over 3 weeks with most of that time dedicated to waiting for the windows I had ordered to arrive. The actual removal of the windows, installation of new ones, and restuccoing took only about 2 days. After the installation was completed, I had noticed a small area that seemed unfinished. I reached out to Shota, and he promptly worked with his team to address the issue as quickly as possible. I would definitely recommend Shota to anyone considering a contractor for window replacement. It was a positive experience overall, and his team, including Levan, was great to work with. The project was efficient, and Shota was responsive to my concerns. His expertise, competitive pricing, and commitment to customer satisfaction make him an excellent choice for window replacement projects. read more

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I needed window screens for my house, and Shota (contractor) provided exactly the service I was looking for. Great work. I'll definitely hire him again for future jobs. read more

I have general b contractor to install my house windows and door , they did a wonderful job, they have all windows& door done in one day. The owner shota is Very good with the customer service . So I'm happy with them, I would recommend them to anyone who needs windows done. read more

Did a clean job of installing a new 92" patio door with one sliding panel and one fixed. It was done professionally and within 3 hours or so. Pricing was also very good - friendly, professional technicians too. read more

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We recently decided to go with General B Contractor to install our homes' new construction windows. Initial Consultation: Shota is incredibly responsive, from the beginning to end of the project, an excellent sign of professionalism. He set up a meeting the same week we reached out, and during the initial consultation, he took careful measurements. It was clear that he valued our time. Discussion Process: While we were deciding which windows to go with, we did not feel like Shota was trying to "upsell" an unnecessary window product or selection; instead, he made careful recommendations based on what we actually needed. Overall, we feel like he listened to our preferences; for instance, when someone we proposed did not seem practicable, he took the time to explain the pros and cons. This allowed us to make informed decisions, all possible because of his expertise. Efficiency: The entire crew worked very fast, and even exceeded the estimated time the provided us. Quality Windows: Finally, for the most important consideration, the windows were installed beautifully. The windows add so much clarify and brightness to our entire home! It was a great idea for us to go with Shota, and we recommend him when it comes to window installations! read more

Everything was timely and well done. Shota guided us the entire way. Would recommend them in a heartbeat.

We ordered Provia Heritage double front doors from Shota to replace our aging / warping wood front doors. I can't believe how inexpensive he was able to do the job for. Of course we went with the "lowest" ProVia doors (Heritage, single color Tudor Brown, lockset prepped only). It wasn't exactly cheap, but out of 3 other local vendors Yelp suggested, the next quote for the exact same ProVia doors was almost twice the cost and the highest quote was about 2.5x. During the quoting process, we initially talked on the phone and he was able to give me a base price for the doors. When it came time to place the order in person, he came to take some measurements and made sure all my questions were answered (even if it meant calling ProVia directly if he was unsure). He suggested some additions but I didn't feel like he was pushy about them at all. The ProVia rep on the phone was also able to give a pretty accurate estimate for the product shipment. Approximately a week after the doors arrived, I proactively contacted him about scheduling an installation. He was able to fit it in a couple days later and the team did it in 2-3 hours. I watched them the entire time and they did a meticulous and thorough job. The paid attention to threshold adjustment, replacing the trim including paint and caulk, and cleanup. I understand some of the frustrations some customers feel when it's difficult to get a response from a text message or phone call. Even though I had to poke and remind Shota a little, he was absolutely responsive and enthusiastic about getting the project done. In construction, I feel that administrative, scheduling, and coordination contribute to approx 10-20% of the project. But looking at the long term product and the way it was installed, that would definitely be 80-90% of the "grade". Would not hesitate to contact or refer him to others for the same level of work. Thanks Shota! read more

General B Contractor - Windows Installation Near Me - San Jose, California

I had General B install 3 windows and a sliding door. Shota respond quickly with quote and price is competitive. The project completed within 3 weeks from the day we put down deposit. Excellent window installation team lead by Mario. I would recommend General B for any windows need. read more

Shota and his team did a great job installing windows. The team worked really fast once the windows were delivered.

Excellent service! Shota is professional and responsive. He responded quickly to my request for a quote for a door replacement, and came out that weekend for an estimate. He was clear and flexible - he understood our needs, and helped guide us toward the door that worked best for us. He let us know what to expect for delivery/installation. Once the door had been delivered, he got his crew out the next day to install. The crew was prompt, clean, and did the work very quickly. Shota called immediately after to make sure I was satisfied. Overall, I would strongly recommend General B Contractor! We will use them again. read more

From beginning to end, the quality of communication and service was stellar. Shota and his team's number one priority was making sure I was happy and the job was done correctly. I was unable to be there for the entire job, but Shota filled me in by phone every step of the way to make sure I was happy with the progress being made. They completed a custom door and frame install on a 100 year old garage and it came out looking beautiful. Attention was paid to every detail and even though there were no standard measurements 100 years ago, General B Contractors made sure the new door fit perfectly. I couldn't be happier. There is no doubt that General B Contractors will be my go to business for any work on my treasured home in the future. read more

Back in Spring, we replaced 11 windows in our home. Shota answered questions about new housing regulations and the differences in replacing windows and the process for working with an HOA which is something I was very concerned about. He was patient with the process and honored the quote he gave me despite the HOA taking longer than expected. I felt comfortable working with Shota. He seemed honest and I didn't feel like I was being tricked or he was trying to get one over on me. The construction crew was there promptly at 8:30am and seemed to get a game plan going. They did not knock until 9am which was the time I had asked them to come. I appreciated their courtesy because I was doing all I could to speed up the family's morning routine so we could leave the house. There are two reasons why I couldn't give a 5-star rating. First, Shota had explained the manufacterer was giving a $200 rebate and encouraged us to pay $200 more to the crew. I was happy to pay more to the crew and do the extra paperwork of getting the manufacturer rebate. However, after the installation process, I could no longer get a hold of Shota and was not given the paperwork for the manufacturer rebate. This was a big deal to me. Second, surprisingly, after the installation was complete the crew left trash and other tools scattered around the yard. They not only left empty bottles of the caulking stuff they use to seal the windows, they left a broom and the broom picker upper thing (I'm forgetting what it's called). I did call Shota to let him know and he said he would pick up the tools (I had already picked up the trash). Overall, I would work with Shota again and have recommended him to numerous people who have casually mentioned wanting to change their windows. read more

We worked with General B (specifically Shota) to get a bay window installed in our home. Shota was extremely knowledgeable about ordering the correct one, advising us on the new construction process, and was there to answer any other questions along the way. The window lead time was extended due to the vendor, but he made sure to be transparent about the delay and gave us prompt updates. During the installation period, him and his team were very attentive, clean, and efficient. I would recommend General B Contractor! read more

Highly recommend General B contractor for windows and doors needs. First and foremost, Shota the owner was very much accommodating, helpful, insightful and incredibly knowledgeable! He showed up to take measurements of 3 windows and 1 sliding patio door the following day. I live on the 2nd floor within a condo complex and was truly amazed on how incredible these men were able to install the windows and patio door. Very friendly crew! Alex and Arnold are simply the best! They were exceptionally knowledgable and did the cleanest job I have ever seen. A few of neighbors requested contact info to upgrade their windows as well after seeing the clean job that Alex and Arnold did! You will not be disappointed going with Shota and his wonderful team! A+ for cleanliness, professionalism and efficiency! Very happy I decided to go with them! read more

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My parents have been looking to change their main front door for a while now and decided to get in touch with General B Contractor for assistance. They were extremely kind, patient, and thoughtful throughout the process. We had lots of questions and they were able to answer them without hesitation. Thanks to their amazing job, our house has a new upgrade! read more

General B Contractor - Windows Installation Near Me - San Jose, California

Great service at reasonable price! We got our patio and front door/windows remodeled from them and they did a very great job and will definitely seek services for further renovations. Would highly recommend. read more

Shota, owner of General B Construction Is awesome! From our first meeting till the end of the job, he followed through with everything he said he was going to do. He showed up on time, gave me a time line of when the material/windows would be delivered and had his extremely efficient workers installed 15 windows and a sliding glass door in one day for a fair price. Being a painting contractor myself, I'm very detail oriented and I appreciate the structure of his business. I have already referred him to my clients and I will continue to do so in the future. Thanks Shota, we are very happy and will not hesitate to use your services again in the future. Jason read more

Excellent work installing our new front door! They picked up our new door from Home Depot, removed the old front door and installed the new door quickly and effectively. Will definitely use this company again. Thank you! read more

General B Contractor - Windows Installation Near Me - San Jose, California

It took a really long time from beginning to end having our windows installed. The frustration was mostly ZERO contact from anyone. I had to be the one calling because we delayed our vacation TWICE due to the dates given to us. This caused a lot of stress between my bf and I. The windows were supposed to be installed twice on specific dates yet no phone calls. So everytime I called or left desperate messages I was blown off or would finally get a hold of Shota and he'd say next week. Then we'd be away and he'd call and say we can do it right now but it wasn't a date he said it was going to be and that happened twice. I literally came unglued and thought about seeking an attorney. We finally went to the office and my bf talked to Shota because I was too mad. Then boom, the next day they were installed. We were very patient because of covid but putting us off so many times and having the customer call to find out what's going on is not good business. Meanwhile we had to delay our plans for our trip while our windows were just sitting there in their office. read more

I don't even know where to begin with this review. We found Shota's company through Yelp and decided to ask him for a windows quote so that we could compare it to another quote we had received. He came over to our home and spent about 2 hours looking at all our existing windows. He took a lot of measurements and told us that we had the option to increase the sizing of our windows by up to 2 inches wide if we'd like. We didn't even know that was a possibility, but he ensured that it was possible. He gave us a fair quote so we decided to go with him. We signed the contract and he informed us that windows were taking 6-8 weeks to get delivered. We said it was fine, and that we could wait. We didn't hear back from him after the 8-week mark. My husband followed up through text and didn't get a response. We then called him and left him voice messages. He finally called us back a couple days later. He said that there was a delay in our window shipment and that they wouldn't be able to start the job. Okay fine, the delay wasn't in his control. But when the windows did arrive, his workers left them outside in our backyard during the heat wave when it was over 100 degrees everyday, so some of them warped. Another delay as some windows needed to get replaced. Sigh. Finally, his workers got around to start working on replacing our windows, months after the initial quote. They worked about 3 hours a day and then left. Replacing two windows took 3 days, and we had 7 windows and 2 sliding doors to replace. Imagine how long the whole project took. Here is the worst part. My husband is pretty knowledgeable in construction and is fairly handy himself. When he came home from work one evening, he was inspecting two windows that Shota's men had installed and couldn't believe what he saw. Remember how I mentioned earlier that Shota had suggested for us to get bigger windows because it was an option? It turns out that he measured everything incorrectly. And what did his guys do? They cut into our 2x4 structural framing, compromising the structural integrity of our home, and literally shoved the new windows in. What would've happened if my husband didn't have the eye or knowledge to notice this huge mistake? We couldn't believe it. All our window framing looked like they were haphazardly hacked by an amateur trying to shove a big rectangle into a smaller one. It was horrific. We texted Shota immediately and told him he needed to come the next day to inspect the work and fix it. Now here's the real kicker. He came the next day, looked at the compromised window framing, and had the audacity to say, "Well, you were the ones who wanted bigger windows." I was LIVID. I couldn't believe he tried blame-shifting his mistake on us. This turned out to be a living nightmare for us. Shota had to hire another contracting company to come and fix his mistakes. Thankfully, the other contractor knew what he was doing. The whole time, he and his team kept telling me, "I can't believe they did this. This is really bad. I don't know what Shota's guys were thinking." I'm not one to leave bad reviews in general but this was such a horrible experience, and I would hate for someone else to have to go through what we went through. I sometimes wonder what would've happened if we never caught the mistakes made because we didn't have the eye to double-check the progress. I'm so relieved that this nightmare is over. Remodeling a home is already such an expensive and stressful endeavor - make sure you work with HONEST contractors! Get a personal referral from a friend, coworker, etc. Nothing's worse than having to deal with a dishonest contractor who avoids your calls and can't provide solid answers. I hope Shota and his team learned from their mistakes made on our home and will change their business practices. read more

Amazing job! I hired General B to install my front living room window. They did an outstanding job! Thank you Lavan for installing and doing an amazing job! The Milgard window made a big difference, no more cold air. Loving it! If you need windows for your home, I highly recommend General B Contractor. Very professional. read more

We had a leaky window and old front double doors that needed replacing. I reached out to 5 companies with good reviews on Yelp. General B responded the fastest and were the most thorough in their response. We spoke on the phone and then someone was quickly out to give us an accurate quote. It took a long time for our window and doors to come in once ordered, but that's just how it is with the manufacturers right now. They were able to get us on the schedule for installation quickly after the doors and and window arrived, and had all the work done as promised. They even let us know where there could be extra costs, but in the end there wasn't any. We were very pleased through the whole process and are planning on using them again for other projects. read more

General B Contractor - Windows Installation Near Me - San Jose, California

I want to start my review with I would definitely recommend General B. They were professional and did the job right the first time. I engaged General B to provide a quote on measuring, ordering and installing a storm door on my new house. I so happy with the end result. Thank you read more

I had General B Contractor install 8 single hung windows. DuWayne responded quickly, was not pushy, and was very friendly. He explained my options and made a recommendation of what to purchase. For some reason, the windows did take a while to manufacture. This is not the fault of General B Contractor. They could have done a better job informing me of the delay as I had to call them to figure out why things were taking a while for some reason. Once the windows arrived, Shota called to make an appointment. Shota's communication was great. He called when there was a question about the alarm system. His team was on time, very friendly, and communicative. They did a great job and cleaned up before leaving. read more

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Shota and team worked on my windows replacement from contractual order to installation within six weeks during the challenge weather conditions. Shota is kind & polite, he is on top of my order and always informative. On the other hand, Alex and Arnold are full of experience in windows installation and its technical aspects. They are friendly & efficient on their works. If you are looking for windows replacement to trust, Shota et team is the one. read more

Just found myself a new contractor to contact on my next job. Super nice guy, referred me to right people to fix a small window on the garage. Very responsive and that's how business should be done. A++, highly recommended!! read more

I reached out to Shota in an emergency to get my broken patio door replaced. This review is for the awesome & honest help provided by him. He was honest enough to let me know that my patio door was covered under warranty directly by Milgard and went to great lengths to help me setup the service with Milgard directly with no gains for him. If it'd have been anyone else, they'd have repaired it and charged me directly. Will definitely keep Shota in mind for any future needs & he'll earn my referrals. read more

In February 2023, we signed the contract with Shota Mjivia, owner of GeneralB Contractor to replace 16 windows, 1 skylight and 1 sliding door with Milgard Windows and repair the rainstorm damages from both exterior and interiror. We agreed that the project would start in July 2023. However, he missed the deadline until we called him. He admitted that he canceled the orders without offer any reasons, although we paid half of the cost, more than enough to purchase materials needed, when we signed the contract. The work was delayed until August, full month behind schedule. In addition to this delay, Shota had no control of the sub-contractors, his cordination was terrible and he had no clue who would be next. The work were delayed many times due to sub-contractors were not available. I lost many sleeps at night to find other contractors instead of waiting for Shota because he could not get anyone available. I had to find roofing contractor, interior sheetrock repair, and exterior and interior paintings by myself. The exterior had to go through two different contractors for metal lath, flashing and stucco. The interior painting contractor that I hired, claimed their work would be much faster if they did the repair of sheetrock themselves from the beginning including textures and finishes instead of fixing Shota's sheetrock worker who did earlier. The first City Inspection was failed due to missing flashing, until the second inspection, one week later. Besides, Shota constantly demanded payments, instead of half payment due to the contract. I always paid him without any questions. He should perform his work better. Luckily that we had Koba Lazarashvili, sub-contractor of Shota, who worked on the new windows, skylight, sliding door replacement, Koba worked so hard and went to every detailed with us that help us went through the difficult times. read more

I called Shota today during the storm because my window was leaking. He was swift to respond and prompt at his service. He came to my house within 2hrs and explained the window situation. He fixed my window temporarily because as an emergency fix from the storm. read more

Shota and his crew were very responsive, professional, and helpful in solving my problem when we needed emergency service. He talked me through the details of what was happening, my different options, and came up with a short term plan for the fix. I would absolutely recommend him to others looking for help, and will be using his services again in the future. read more

Shota and his team are extremely professional and proficient! I reached out to him regarding broken glass and he was able to provide me a very good cost effective solution. He came himself to take measurements, was extremely patient and responsive to several of my calls to help me understand the progress and his team executed flawlessly. I highly recommend Shota and his team! read more