I receive a ton of cold calls soliciting contract work, some of them use the name, Home Remodeling Center. After a conversation here on Yelp the company convinced me that they are not the ppl calling me. They seem to be reputable and don't condone the use of phone-spamming. I give them 5 stars for there actions to discourage this practice. I hope they continue to help clean up the abuse. I originally posted this... [They call every day. My number is on the do not call list. I always ask them to STOP calling. Their phone numbers are always without listing or call back options. (213) 810-4868 was tonight. I will keep posting as long as they keep calling.] read more

HRC just completed a full bath remodel for us. The entire process was seamless and we are extremely happy with the results. They have their own employees so we did not need to deal with different subs which was a big plus of us. Everyone we worked with was professional and their workmanship is excellent. We highly recommend HRC. read more

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We were under a time crunch, and Chris with his team exceeded expectations. Not only were we impressed with the craftmanship, they worked extra hard to get the job finished early! Everyone was professional and communicative. I'd recommend Home Remodeling Center to all! read more

We just completed the remodeling of three bathrooms plus some minor additional work done by Home Remodeling Center in San Marcos, and we are delighted with the results. Remodeling projects are generally disruptive, but HRC worked hard to make the process as painless as possible. Lonnie, the owner and general contractor, set the tone and provided time frames and cost. It became clear to us that he is both knowledgeable and trustworthy, and we are comfortable in knowing that if we have any concerns in the future, Lonnie and his team will be there for us. One of the pluses for us in working with HRC was that most of what we needed to do was done at the HRC facility, rather than having to shop around at various businesses. The HRC team was a pleasure to work with.. Many had good ideas that we certainly would not have thought about ourselves. In summary, the end results were what we had anticipated, and there were no surprises on cost. We would use HRC again and gladly recommend them. Jeff and Elaine read more

Upon moving to San Marcos 10 years ago, we had a major remodeling of our home done by San Marcos's Home Remodeling Center. HRC did a beautiful job. However, a shower stall leak developed over the years and eventually became serious. When we pointed this out to HRC, they were very responsive in working with us to get this leak repaired. Not only does HRC do great work, they stand behind their work even after 10 years. read more

We had three (3) of our bathrooms remodeled and it took from start to finish approximately seven (7) weeks. Though it may seem like a long time from start to finish, we were patient as we wanted the remodeling to be done in a professsional manner. Needless to say, we are extremely jubilant with the outcome. Our family members & neighbors that viewed the completion were amazed with the transformation from before and after. We're sending our extreme gratittude and thanks to the crew and a special thank you to Gabriel, Paul, Steve and Donte for their expertise and professionalism in their outstanding work. The entire HRC crew were very receptive to our recommendations which lead to the amazing outcome. read more

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Highly recommend. True professional service and within the timeline and budget. Bravo Julio!! Muy recomendable. Verdadero servicio profesional y dentro del plazo y el presupuesto. Bravo, Julio!! read more

This horrible place, run by an awful owner, will scam you out of your money, time, and provide you with terrible service and low quality workmanship. Please don't throw away your hard earned money with Home Remodeling Center. They are overpriced and under deliver. Once you give them any money, they like to disappear for weeks or months at a time. Whatever you, do not use Home Remodeling Center. read more

Just minutes ago I got a call from HRC. I told the person on the phone that I was not interested and asked him where they got my number. He responded, "I'm not interested." and hung up, giving me no opportunity to opt out of their calls. Their lack of concern for courtesy tells me a lot about their field work. No thanks. read more

Unfortunately, after $60K in 3 bathroom remodels we found a toilet had been leaking which caused so much damage from upstairs to downstairs. After calling a plumber we found the damage was all caused by the company (HRC) that put in the toilet and they will not accept responsibility, they do not stand by their work and did not take care of this customer. Jesus caused us more stress than I can put in words here, so unprofessional and offensive. Just really terrible experience! On the upside, their tile guy, Gabriel is pure joy, professional and excellent in every way. read more

Just completed master bath remodel. Removed tub and stand up shower. Went with a tile walk in shower. Finished product is fantastic. From initial meeting with Julio to completion never second guessed myself. The help from Chris and Stephanie in store for design and product to the last touch by the finish crew was superb. Highly recommend read more

HRC was great, they helped plan and design our renovation. The staff and Cris was great and amazing to work with; the quality and attention to detail was spot on. read more

We were very happy with the work done by HRC. They remodeled our Master bath and the Jack & Jill bathroom. The workmanship was excellent and the workers came ready to work every day with masks on. They were meticulous with their work especially the tile and it shows. I liked being able to pick out the fixtures/mirrors and they installed everything. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them. Our master bath is like a spa!! read more

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Had a full master bathroom remodel done with these guys. Not a great experience. Was quoted 3 weeks to finish on the sales side and the actual took about 6 weeks, and then another 6 weeks on the backend to "replace" a sink faucet. Wasn't working after the install so we have to wait 6 weeks for Pacific Sales (also a bad experience, they recommended them and that was a miss). After the faucet came in someone came by to fix it but only needed a tool to clean the line out. Why did I wait 6 weeks again? Project Manager was unresponsive and not involved at all. Tile work took forever because they sent one guy the whole time and he kept saying they took away all his people to support. Just really poorly run and no communication. Definitely got the impression once you're under contract they lose interest in your experience. Giving it 2 stars though because we worked with Lauren on the front end with designing the look and she was great. read more

In 2012 we had our home remodeled by Home Remodeling Center and as part of the remodel had a complete renovation of the kitchen. The cabinets looked good initially and after about a year started peeling. We also had to have them come back and do some re-painting. We were pleased with the two bath rooms and kitchen counter tops. After numerous attempts to have them do something about the peeling cabinets they stoped taking our calls. The pictures show the peeling as of today. We would not recommend Home Remodeling Center to do any kitchen cabinet work. read more

Home Remodeling Center - Kitchen cabinets pealing - General Contractors Near Me - San Marcos, California

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We want to express our sincere thanks to the incredible staff at HRC and the crew of talented craftsmen who work together as a team to turn our house into a beautiful home! Your team was personable, kind, and helpful. Thank you to all the hard-working craftsman...you are very talented men. We appreciate your craftsmanship, attention to detail, perseverance, and desire to please us every step of the way. Thank you for taking the time to discuss and explain what you were going to do each day, for listening to our concerns, and for troubleshooting when problems arose. You work ethic is of the highest standard and for always being courteous, respectful, and helpful...and always with a smile! We are so happy with how our home turned out! It's really beautiful now with all the changes that were made. Thank you for going above and beyond. read more

Cold calling telemarketer that wont take no for an answer. AVOID anyone cold calling to do "home remodeling" and then will not give you their contractors license number. And yes this is the correct business as i confirmed when i was speaking to them that they are located in the San Diego area specifically san marcos and they do work in Orange County CA calling from 818/949/1020 & 818/6383650 phone numbers. read more

We hired HRC to do a whole house remodel. They did a complete rebuild of our kitchen and both baths, filed in a sunken living room plus molding, flooring and painting throughout the whole house. They impressed us from the first meeting with a design consultant and project manager came out to our house. The designer blew us away with her ideas. Her kitchen design was not only beautiful but also efficient and made great use of space. She helped us pick out cabinets, hardware, countertops, back splash etc.. for the kitchen and both baths. The results are stunning!!!!! We never would have picked out the backsplash she suggested but it was exactly the right choice. Nora is amazing. Speaking of amazing... we had a complex tile design in our guest bath. Nora helped us find the right tile to get the look we wanted. They brought in their best tile guy (Gabriel) . This man is a master craftsman! The complex tile design work is absolutely perfect. Every day after he left we would go in the bathroom and marvel at the quality of his work. OUTSTANDING!! We were impressed with the entire process and are delighted with our results. These people deliver on promises with high quality work and service. We highly recommend them. read more

Home Remodeling Center replaced outdated tile floors with beautiful wood and reconfigured our kitchen, replacing all cabinets, countertops & fixtures. Lonnie, along with his extensive list of professionals were a pleasure to work with. Their finished product was nearly perfection & the most minor of details that needed tweaked were dealt with; no excuses or complaints. Their concern for our satisfaction was refreshing. This remodel was not the cheapest, but it was the best & we've done some remodeling on nearly 20 homes. And this is why, HRC, you get 5 Big Stars!Thank you Lonnie and Company. The Wrights read more

Home Remodeling Center - Kitchen Cabinet & Counter Replacement - General Contractors Near Me - San Marcos, California

This is a legimitate company. If you get any phone calls from 818/949/1020 or 949/842/7215 do not take their calls those are shady numbers. I called this company to confirm their legitimacy and they are in no way affilitated with those numbers. This company only services San Marcos and san Diego area and their number is 760 area code. They are away of whats going on here so only trust this pages info. read more

We recently had another great experience with the Home Remodeling Center from a relationship that was established eight years ago. At that time, my husband and I walked in to their showroom upon the urging of a close friend who had used them. We loved their kitchen remodel and were ready to give our home a facelift, too. We shared a basic idea of what we were looking for, had someone come out to measure, then made an appointment to go over options. The staff was courteous and knowledgeable. They asked questions about how I used my kitchen, what my priorities were, what I didn't like about my existing one, and what I was looking to achieve. They brought up points my husband and I hadn't thought of and took into consideration the needs of our big family. With six children (ages 15, 13, 12, 12, 10, and 8) we needed something functional and not one square inch of our somewhat small space could be wasted. Their designer helped us choose a granite countertop, tile, backsplash, and fixtures. She worked closely with me to make sure I kept on budget and design elements were complimentary to the space. When demolition began, the workers kept the debris to a minimum and were very respectful of our space. The project went pretty much as planned, without any hiccups. My husband is an engineer and likes to stay within a budget. Lonnie, the owner, worked with us to make sure the numbers were real. We did not have surprises that arose throughout the project. We felt he was honest and dealt with us in good character; giving us a fair price and sticking to it. We've dealt with other construction workers before and have had to bend to their time schedules, but Lonnie's crew was always on-time, worked hard, and if something needed to be arranged out of normal working hours, it was always convenient with our schedule. Our new Tuscan kitchen/dining area turned out better than my husband and I expected! It was absolutely beautiful! We were also very glad we went with Lonnie's suggestion to use the Dura cabinets. They were a little more expensive than what we originally were looking at, but after all these years with heavy use (six kids will put a test on anything in a home), they are still in great shape. They're easy to wipe down, they've kept their richness, and I have especially enjoyed the shock absorbers - no more slamming doors! The pull-out drawers are my favorite. Their suggestion of cabinet sizes and placement utilized every space brilliantly! As good as my husband and I are, I'm glad that we didn't go with our original plan. Their suggestions and knowledge of the craft were indispensable. We ended up with something far better than we originally set out to accomplish. Over the years Lonnie has become our "go-to" guy for flooring projects throughout our home; with the latest being two months ago. Their elite customer service has not changed, the integrity with which they conduct business has been consistent, and the quality of work has maintained its excellence. We are very happy customers and plan to be one for years to come! read more

I have had the WONDERFUL experience of working with HRC in the past few years to assist with multiple remodel projects and their ability to communicate, clearly and concisely, is what made me a fan. No hidden agendas, No bait and switch. Budgets were always clearly understood and maintained as well as, the GC Chris, treating us respectfully and courteously. Every remodel will be a HRC because honestly, they are the High Quality and Dedication to job i expect and am excited to receive! read more

I'm surprised at the negative reviews for the Home Remodeling Center. Over the last year and a half, this company remodeled my kitchen and also completed a powder room. The workers were attentive, friendly and came to work when they were supposed to and the same crew showed up every day. Our kitchen was completed within a week of original promise (incorrect window ordered) and bathroom only a day or two later than promised, but that was due to illness of a plumber, so I definitely don't hold that against them. I did not experience poor customer service nor problems with contract or payment. After multiple bids, I felt their pricing was competitive and now that we're done, the finished product is beautiful. I will return to HRC without hesitation for future home improvement projects. read more

My wife and I have had several bathroom and kitchen remodels over the years, and the experiences we've endured have soured us on ever doing remodeling again. Then we walked into the Home Remodeling Center in San Marcos and decided to take the plunge again. To begin with, the owner, Lonnie, is an "old school" American businessman who has been successful in this industry for decades due to his business ethic and experience that transcends other companies with which we've worked. Secondly, ALL of his crews are EMPLOYEES. Let that sink in for a moment, because that means he controls and manages everything his workmen do everyday. It also means that he has the very best craftsmen, as he doesn't employ the other kind. I learned from the guys on my work site, that loyalty to the company is paramount to them, so what you get is workmen who show up when they say they will, work straight through the whole day, and actually CLEAN UP before they go home. Nobody likes the noise, disruption, and anxiety of having workmen in your home, but Lonnie's estimate of the length of the project is spot on, which gave us a sense that the turmoil in our lives would be finite...and it was. I could continue with this review, but let me end here with a final note. The people Lonnie employs (I highly respect the specialists in his office) are knowledgeable, accommodating, and just nice people to work with, as they truly want clients to be happy with the work they do. To put it simply, you may choose to go with another remodeling company for your current job, but you will choose HRC for the next project and be pleased - we did. read more

We just had our entire house done in laminate and carpet by Home Remodeling Center. Michelle and Lonny were knowledgeable and great in helping us choose the right flooring for our home. They were very patient with our many questions and changes we made throughout the process. The installation went very smoothly we had a great crew. They were very professional, knowledgeable and clean. Corey, Steve and George were very careful with our furniture and they were all very skilled professionals. We did a lot of shopping around and found Home Remodeling Center had the best price and a quality product for our budget. We also liked that they had their own crew no dealing with sub-contractors. Each day the crew would show up prompt and ready to work, and when they were done for the day they would clean everything up. From start to finish they did an awesome job which is hard to find today. We are so happy with how our house turned out we can't give them enough praises. We plan on having our kitchen done soon and wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you. read more

Being a retired contractor I am so very picky always expecting excuses. Lonnie and his team are the very best I have ever dealt with. They are the epitome of professional in all aspects of the project. They had answers for all of my questions and I had a lot. I highly recommend using Home Remodeling Center if you want a hassle free kitchen remodel. read more

THIS IS HARASSMENT CALLING 3 TO 5 TIMES A DAY.... I live in Ontario and I take care of my mother who is 80+ years old. Her second husband who has passed away 20+ years ago is the one they keep calling for. EVERYDAY 3 to 5 TIMES A DAY, I have tried to talk with the callers and they just hang up. So, I have had to resort to setting up appointments with them have them come to the house and ask them if they like their time wasted like they continue to do to my me. I wish they would tell me what I have to do to get removed from their call list because this is harassment. But, it does not seem to matter that we are on the no call list or that we would never use a company that resorts to these tactics of calling and calling..... TAKE ME OFF YOUR CALL LIST.... read more

HRC just completed a kitchen remodel and I can't recommend them enough. The entire team was friendly and courteous. Lonnie and Eli guided us through the all of the design decisions, and put our minds at ease with the construction. They started and completed the work exactly as planned and on schedule, and were very good about communicating what was happening and when. HRC's team approach is unique and very satisfying to work with. They responded to every call, question, concern, and made sure we were satisfied with the result. The cost was reasonable and the quality of the work was superb. We couldn't be happier the finished product, and will call them for our next remodeling task. read more

Home Remodeling Center - Complete Kitchen Remodel - General Contractors Near Me - San Marcos, California

Great crew, gets the job done in style. They're fun too ! Anyhow, we had a most excellent experience with HRC several times. They did our total family room and kitchen remodel in 3 weeks, over the Christmas holidays back in 2009. They just did our staircase (2017)and the wood match up was as good as you could get! Great workers and great team work and communication. In and out, quality work, all at a reasonable price. Just love HRC and would work with them over and over. The whole crew ROCKS !! read more

We just went through an extensive remodel project with HRC. All the flooring throughout the house was replaced, alone with baseboards, door trim and a total kitchen redesign. Construction by nature is messy and can be unpredictable but now that we are done I can give HRC a glowing review. They kept in close contact with us throughout the entire project and did their best to make this as pain free as possible. The quality of ALL materials (flooring, cabinetry, countertops exceeded our expectations. The staff that was in our home for over 7 weeks were very responsive, professional and respectful of our home. Lonnie has a great team from conception through completion. They listened to our needs and worked well with our designer, Cindy Wight. I would highly recommend HRC for your remodeling needs. read more

I am so sorry I didn't write this review sooner, perhaps I could have saved Jessica B's friend from signing on the dotted line or at the very least providing to her some lessons I sadly learned. My husband and I had a flood in our home and were in a very vulnerable position. We had multiple bids and selected HRC, this bid was $10,000 more than the other company we ultimately considered. However, we too had a good experience selecting the materials with Michelle and believed Lonnie when we said once he gave us a price, "the price was the price." Because we had an older home and were moving a kitchen we went with the bid we felt would cover the variables of uncertainty. Lonnie stated the higher price took into consideration issues that might come up with plumbing, electrical and structural items. This was no nickel job, our contract was for shy of $64,000. In the end we were handed a bill for an addition $17,000...yes, that is more than 25% of the original bill. We selected Dura Supreme Cabinets, they were touted as being the best available. Sadly they were ordered incorrectly and to make up for the fact that I was to have cabinets to the ceiling, I have larger crown molding and filler that would have been much more attractive had I taller ceilings. In any case, this was not what I expected but I accepted the product...that is my fault. However, after the product had been installed I noticed a defect in one of the doors. Despite the claim of lifetime warranty I am still waiting for my cabinet door to be replaced. Further, the finish is fading in several areas. I am just so disappointed!! Some of the other issues that were distressing during the process were that we would expect workers to be at our home and they would never show up. The subs would complain that Lonnie was not paying them. One foreman left our job and when the next resumed the job he had to redo most of the work that had been done initially. The second foreman installed our appliances and hacked a $3000. cabinet leaving the electrical exposed behind the wall oven and microwave. We never would have known about the exposed electrical had we not had an issue with our microwave in which an independent appliance repair man had to pull the microwave/oven from the cabinet. The foreman also made a hole in my very expensive sink cabinet to put the electrical on the bottom of the cabinet which was totally against code. Although these Items were fixed, they would not have been fixed if I hadn't been constantly calling to see when these items were going to be done. There were other issues with my tile back splash and crooked electrical outlets that were never completely corrected. Although many guests do not notice, I notice EVERYDAY! While we did not pay the additional bill, we did pay the original full contract. HRC to date has not completed the work under the original contract and my cabinet issue is still an issue. I will never recommend this company and will work diligently to make sure that others are not taken advantage of by these unethical people. I dare these people to challenge my review...I HAVE PHOTOS TO SHOW ALL THE INCOMPLETE,INCORRECT and downright AWFUL WORKMANSHIP! read more

I would highly recommend HRC. They are a design-build firm. We have worked over the course of 8 months while redoing our entire kitchen with everyone in the company, from one of the designers Michelle, to one of the contractors, Lonnie, to the Project Manager Chris, and many of the workers who came to our home. Everyone without fail was pleasant, courteous and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough about their service. They provided everything they promised, and were transparent the whole time. The workers in our home were punctual, careful and went the extra mile many times to make sure we were satisfied. The total construction time was about 6 weeks. From start to finish I have been pleased with their service. Thank you HRC!!! read more

We just had two bathrooms remodeled and have nothing but good things to say about the overall experience and outcome - from the selection of materials down to the final inspection. The work was completed a little ahead of schedule and within budget - even with some unforeseen issues along the way. The crew ( consisting of employees, not subs) were highly skilled, professional and courteous. My husband and I have done at least a half a dozen major remodels on our houses over the years and this was the least stressful of all of them. I would highly recommend HRC to others for any home remodeling project and would certainly call them for any of our future projects. read more

I contracted in April 2013 for a complete remodel of a small bathroom. I have been through remodels before so I knew what was involved. I chose them because I thought it would be easier having them do everything instead of my subcontracting the job. What a mistake! It took 7 1/2 weeks to finish the job with lots delays. They could not be more interested in you before you sign but after that good luck getting them to talk to you. Always too busy. Michelle does a good job of helping you make the selections but after you contract try to get a hold of them with questions. When you finally do she tells you that they have "17 other clients and you can't expect workers to be at your house every day!" When I finally went back to talk to them in person at the showroom, Lonnie, who is in charge of construction, was totally RUDE. I had three different plumbers and two different tile people and a host of other workers who would do a little and leave. Out of 39 workable days I only had someone show up 18 of them. Many days I would not know if anyone was going to come and do anything. The bathroom finally turned out okay and most of the workers were nice but would not recommend them because of the time it took to finish and their lack of communication and poor attitude. read more

This company cold calls me repeatedly asking if I need work done on my home. I've asked them nicely (and then less nicely) to please take me off their call list. They won't. I refuse to give my business to a company that annoys its potential customers to this degree. read more

HRC remodeled my master bathroom. The tile work is stellar and I am super happy with the end result. They even went above and beyond to fix some plumbing mistakes from the previous homeowner at no additional cost. Thanks Home Remodeling Center! read more

I just received a phone call from this company at my home, when I told the guy that I did not require the companies services. His reply was "ok sir, suck it easy." I dont know what type of employees are hired to make phone calls to prospective clients, but that was very unprofessional. I hope they can fix this problem. 1-818-691-3240 read more

My 5-star review is based upon performance in 4 important areas: 1) Estimate and unexpected expenses; 2) Creativity in design; 3) Work done on time; 4) Respect for my home. HRC recently completed work at my home including master bathroom (removing tub and installing a walk-in shower); kitchen (stripped to walls and total re-do); fireplace (repaint mantle and total re-do of facade and threshold); bannisters on stairs (light pine color to deep tone); half-bath (remove banjo design with new cabinet and counter top); and upstairs guest bath (new cabinets and counter top). Yes that's lots of work which certainly qualifies me to have a deep level of experience with HRC. 1) Estimate and unexpected expenses: Loved the detailed estimate showing cost of each step of the process and both labor and material costs. This level of transparency impressed me. Although there were a couple of unexpected bumps in the process (unexpected need to re-route pipes for example) there were NO cost add-ons. 2) Creativity in Design: I had ideas on what I wanted done but no specific thoughts on colors or designs. Michelle and others took my current colors and styles and created masterpieces! 3) Work done on time: I'm the crazy one that had work done during December! Supervisors and workers showed great collaboration and kept me updated along every step of the way of this large project. 4) Respect for my home: Because all who worked on my home were paid directly by HRC (Yes, there were no subs of subs, etc. like some do) everyone treated my home as my home, not just some workplace. After just a few days I felt totally comfortable leaving my house in their care even when I stepped away for hours at a time. They even sent in a cleaning crew when the work was completed--at no additional charge! Lonnie, Michelle, Nora, Chris C, Mitch, and all others were great! My home looks fantastic due to their experience, expertise, and collective efforts. This was the right place for me and I hope it is for you. read more

I recently moved back to San Diego and found a small place that I absolutely love. The place needed new flooring. After shopping around a bit my friend suggested HRC. They were super affordable and informative. They also worked very quickly. Afterwards they had a cleaning crew come in and cleaned my house at no additional cost! I can't be happier. I would totally recommend this place. read more

We contracted HRC to remodel our kitchen. We were so pleased with the work, level of detail and excellent craftsmanship. Lonnie really stands behind his work and keeps his word. The customer service was exactly what we were looking for. We highly recommend this company for your remodeling needs. read more