I have been following the Inspired Remodels (IR) Instagram page for years. I knew once we finally bought our home, they would be the first people we called. Joe and his staff are so friendly, professional, and filled with experience. He was able to show me examples from almost 10 years ago. I am so grateful for their support to us, as we are a military family transitioning. They support veterans and understand our needs. Bren and Colin are very responsive with timely communication, and the rest of the crew is clean and professional. We couldn't be more grateful for Joe and the Inspired Remodel team! read more

Master bathroom complete remodel. Very thorough in their job. You know it's going to last a long time. They made sure they fixed anything we pointed out in a speedy manner to have the bathroom exactly as we liked it. They aren't the cheapest around, but the quality was exceptional & they helped you in all aspects. Thank you! read more

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I drove 30 minutes to get to the appointment. I was there early because there was light traffic. The person I was supposed to meet with walked nonchalantly from the parking lot, late for our appointment, dismissively saying there was heavy traffic. Accountability and respect is lacking at this company. I chose another contractor. read more

Inspired Remodels recently transformed our home, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, the team demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality that exceeded our expectations. Our initial project scope included repiping, kitchen, hall bathroom, master bathroom, powder room, fireplaces, flooring, staircase, paint, and interior doors. Additional work per our request included water filtration, tankless water heater and recirculating pump, exterior doors, recessed lights in several rooms, all new outlets and switches throughout, closet doors, closet organizers, and upgraded master shower glass. I had conducted six months of extensive research in order to find a design-build firm we trusted to bring our remodel vision to life. This included reading online reviews, talking with contractors, appointments and follow ups, checking references, receiving proposals and getting revisions, contractor project site visits, and comparing project scopes received from the contractors we considered. Initially, I cancelled the first appointment with Inspired Remodels since there was a fee associated with bidding the project, but five months later rescheduled since none of the other contractors seemed right for us or our project. Some represented themselves to be design-build firms, but after talking with them it was clear that they were just interested in securing a project and swinging a hammer, with total disregard to our vision. From the initial meet and greet with Joe, the experience was very smooth. A key feature that Inspired Remodels offers is an actual showroom. It was ideal to see all the materials together, and so much less stressful! The ability to touch and feel a wide variety of materials and fixtures in their showroom eliminated confusion and doubt. And Bren was so helpful by not only listening to our comments, but by presenting exactly what we were looking for before we knew we were looking for it! We heard remodel horror stories, but we were thrilled with such a positive experience. Since we planned on living in our home during the whole remodel process, the project was split into two phases to ensure we had access to a working shower at all times. Phase 1 (consisting of repipe, kitchen, powder room, hallway bathroom, fireplaces, interior doors, downstairs flooring, and paint) finished two weeks ahead of schedule, and Phase 2 (consisting of master bathroom, staircase, exterior doors, upstairs flooring, and paint) finished on time. The app that Inspired Remodels uses was helpful for project scheduling awareness and kept us informed throughout the process. And the project management team, led by Jason, was always available and responsive through text. The stellar team of tradespeople included: tile experts Leo, Levi, and Manny; countertop specialists Javier and Oscar; carpenters Ulices and Mark, and Viktor handling the staircase; drywallers Alberto, John, and Eduardo; plumbers Joe and Bryce; flooring professionals Leo, Kevin, and Carlos; and painters George, Eduardo and Jesus. We highly recommend Inspired Remodels. Their team is knowledgeable, skilled, patient, helpful, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. If you're considering a home remodel, Inspired Remodels is THE design-build firm to trust. read more

Had a great experience with the whole Inspired Remodels team (joe, Jason, Bren, Florine, mark, Jose) for our master bedroom bathroom renovation. Would highly recommend them if you're looking to do something similar. Quality work and materials. Great service. Responded well to texts and emails. Answered all my questions and I had a ton of them. Calmed my nerves in different times. read more

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We chose Inspired Remodels for a master bath make over -- and we never regretted that decision once. Rather, we were continually thankful for their professionalism, fairness, attentiveness, efficiency, cleanliness, punctuality, teamwork, and skill. Another words, they are the "Dream Team" of remodels. We won't look to anyone else when our next project comes up, we already know and have experienced the best, Inspired. The dictionary definition of inspired is: "outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration." That describes Inspired Remodels perfectly. I have my dream bath retreat. Thank you Inspired. read more

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IR completed a remodel for us that included a full bathroom, flooring, rain gutters, whole house fan, demo of an existing balcony, and install of outdoor lighting and custom copper awning. It was the biggest project we have ever done on our home and we were so happy with the process and end product! As with any home improvement project, it had it's speed bumps and surprises. However, we found that IR was excellent at communication and pivoting so much so that they finished the project SOONER THAN ORIGINALLY PROMISED!! I know, it sounds crazy but it was true! We found all their sub-contractors skilled, pleasant and best of all clean! We were never left with a port-a-potty on our front lawn, or piles of garbage inside or outside our home. Their design and scheduling process was clear, helpful, and outstanding. They left us wanting to re-model more, only because they were so pleasant to work with. Thanks Joe, Jason, Jeremiah, Brit & Colin, heck even their receptionist was stellar. We would absolutely use them again for our next project. read more

Inspired did an amazing job with our remodel. From the start with the in depth review of designing with Joe, then to the walk through in our home with Jason and Colin, then to the actual remodel with all the trades was organized, thorough and professional! Everyone who came into our home was polite and cleaned up afterwards. We got a schedule from Bren and knew what to expect each day! And now we are so happy to enjoy our home! Thank you to Joe, Jason, Colin, Bren, Scott, Ulisees (so?), Jorge and all the trades for your amazing work! read more

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Inspired Remodels was absolutely amazing from start to finish! We remodeled our kitchen, all the flooring, reframed parts of the house, redid the fireplace and added built ins. Everything looks amazing! While most remodels I've dealt with were so stressful, this was actually a pleasant experience! Everyone is organized and every trade that came to our home was amazing! We're enjoying our space so much and working with them currently for phase 2 (upstairs). read more

Inspired Remodels - Kitchen/backsplash - General Contractors Near Me - Lake Forest, California

You want to know how to pick a great General Contractor / Designer? Ask the sub contractors who work for them! Marinate on that.... I own an electrical contracting company and we do remodeling projects for many quality GC's in Orange County. So, we have a unique and deep perspective on the quality, character, beauty, and fairness of them all. Inspired Remodels is as good as it gets. Joe, Jason, Colin and the team are simply a cut above with their process and attention to detail. They push us and I love it because we want to be the best. Additionally, I'm a veteran and appreciate process, detail, and high expectations - and a commitment to the mission. These guys are tops. You will be impressed and proud to share your experience with your friends. Don't do a remodel without getting them on your wish list. read more

We are very happy with our beautiful new master suite, new floors in the kitchen, and laundry room. The project was done on time and very close to quoted estimate. When we do our future project Inspired Remodels will be who we call. We highly recommend this contractor and team. read more

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We interviewed five general contractors for a bathroom upgrade project and after comparing initial impressions, chose Inspired Remodels. Joe has a unique approach which frankly is refreshing. The project was very well planned and the paperwork / attention to detail without equal. I am a stickler for the little things and while I can always see something they could have done better, I have to say that this was a pretty easy conversion. We liked the experience so much that we even added a refresher at the kitchen and master bedroom. read more

When we finally decided to have our master bath and bedroom remodeled we searched several contractors and found that this company had the highest reviews and best pricing. Once we got started with the process everything was done as planned, on schedule, and with great service from every person working for the company. We are extremely pleased with the quality work that was done to create our new beautiful master bedroom and bathroom. I'm looking forward to having Inspired Remodels inspire other parts of my home in the future. read more

They want $150 just for a QUOTE on countertops and backsplash! I even provided the home builder's diagram and measurements of exactly what we need. No thanks....I'll pass. read more

After a detailed search and a narrowed down shortlist of (5), we settled on Inspired Remodels for our master bath. Choosing them was fairly easy - they were by far the easiest and most professional of any of the other choices we looked at, and I could tell that they would handle ANY challenge (and everyone knows that happens in construction sometimes) in stride. We were not disappointed. Great work, great people, and a genuine commitment to the customer. I highly recommend them, and am very happy with the choice we made to use Inspired Remodels for our project! read more

Better than my expectations, that is the result from my recent Master Bedroom and Bathroom remodel! Inspired Remodels does quality work, brings design ideas that make your vision become a reality. If you are looking for a full service contractor, with a design studio stocked with high quality materials, a team that does all from design/demo/coordinating and scheduling each phase of your remodel, this is the company for you. I was impressed with the communications, staying very close to schedule and accommodating a few change orders. Thanks Inspired Remodels Team for a job done with Excellence!! read more

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After spending time looking for a contractor to renovate our master bathroom, laundry and power bath, we settled on Inspired Remodels and I'm so glad we did! From start to finish every single person that worked in our home was professional, considerate and communicated with us throughout the process. I am rather "particular" about things being just right and they went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction. Joe and Collin were very patient with me during the selection process and Jason was responsive and made me feel at ease with any questions I had along the way. The tradesmen were all outstanding but I need to give a special shoutout to Haime and Rudy, Mark and Ulysses, for their attention to detail and the long hours they put into making our home beautiful. Thank you, thank you! I highly recommend using IR if you have high expectations - they will be met! read more

Thank you Joe, Jason and Colin! You and your team are all top notch. We just finished remodeling our entire house with them which originally started with the intention of just doing our master bath. We had to continue with IR because they did such a great job in all aspects of the entire project. They were reliable and most importantly to us was their high integrity. read more

What a great company to find. Here's my story. We hired IR to remodel our master bathroom and handle a few other small things around the house, mostly electrical and paint. I'm an HVAC contractor and perfectly capable of hiring and handling my own sub-contractors for this project but after doing that for the downstairs remodel, I decided I'd rather have a general do all of this for upstairs. That's when I found IR on Yelp. I found many companies highly rated but it proved to be difficult just to get someone on the phone let alone schedule an estimate. Anyways, IR was a clear choice for me to hire and I'm glad I did. Now not everything went perfect but you can't expect a project like this to be that way. I wish some things had gone a bit smoother but I'll focus on the positives here as they far outweigh any negatives. Jason, the foreman was incredible with keeping me up to date and still to this day is just a text, email or phone call away if anything comes up. Great service during and after the project. It's after the project you tend to get burned but not with these guys. I trust them 100% and will hire again. I've already used one of their subs for a project with my company. read more

Inspired Remodel just completed the remodel on my small guest bathroom. The whole team was very friendly and communication was great from start to finish. It's very nice having the showroom (and advice) to pick out materials and finishes. I was given a schedule and everything was right on time. The work area was cleaned up at the end of each day and they routinely hauled away boxes and materials. The bathroom looks great. I would not hesitate to use them again. read more

After months of research, meetings with contractors and receiving numerous quotes for our remodel protect, we decided to go with Inspired Remodels. Joe and Colin kicked things off and were very prompt and responsive. Their quotes were very reasonable but most importantly they were very honest and helpful in critical design and material decisions. Additionally, there was a lot of flexibility in making changes on the fly. Jason's team was fantastic, the quality of workmanship was very impressive and there were some great suggested modifications by the team that really made a difference in the final outcome. We were provided daily scheduling updates and for the most part the timeline did not slip. Every person involved in our remodel project (master bed and bath and guest bath) was very good at their specialty and all had such a great attitude and personality which makes this disruptive activity much easier to go through. At the end of each day the team would clean up and provide us with an update for the following day. I am extremely pleased with the final product as Inspired Remodels provided us a great value. I would highly recommend them to anyone and look forward to our next project with them. Great job guys! read more

We are so thrilled with the job IR did on our kitchen remodel which included a new fireplace look as well as all new downstairs flooring. Joe's design was exactly what we needed for the space. Even though he was overseeing many projects, Jason always responded quickly to my calls and text messages with questions or concerns and resolved everything timely. We highly recommend IR and would definitely use them again. read more

Our experience with Inspired Remodels was the best I've ever experienced with contractors. Jason and Joe Mueller we're responsive throughout the project. We are very meticulous and hired IR to redo a remodel that went south. Our remodel included removing new wood like tile flooring due to improper installation from a previous fraudulent contractor. IR flawlessly removed all flooring and kept the job spotless during the 7-week remodel. Our house was virtually left better then IR found it. IR installed the new wood tile above and beyond industry standards, removed and replaced all new baseboards and doors. Additionally, IR painted and perfected areas that were previously left imperfect by the previous contractor. I will definitely use IR again for our future remodel needs. Jason even brought us a house warming gift at the end. We moved back into our house on schedule and couldn't be happier. Thank you IR family! We look forward to using your professional and family oriented services again in the future. Thank you read more

I was looking for someone to remodel my 2 and 1/2 bathrooms, and replace kitchen and entry flooring. I wanted to get into the detail of picking out exactly what I wanted, find someone with the expertise to advise me on what current trends are, give me options and opinions, and of course coordinate all the work. I did my due diligence, read lots of yelp reviews and got five different estimates that covered a full range of costs and services. When I met with Joe and got IR's estimate, I knew they were the one. They had everything I was looking for, at a fair price. They were upfront with what was included in the estimate, and how any changes would be handled. I had to wait a bit to get started, but hoped they were busy because they're so good (and they are!). They set up a two-phase plan for me so that I would always have a working bathroom during the project. Colin kept me updated with schedules, and was always patient with my multiple visits to look yet again at my cabinet and tile color choices. Project Manager Jason was incredible! He was always reachable and responsive, on top of everything going on, answered my questions, and kept me updated. His commitment and availability made me comfortable that everything was on track and being done right. All of the employees and sub-contractors were professional, did quality work and cleaned up after each task. They were also great about answering questions and making suggestions. It was always up to me, but I really appreciated the advice and understanding my options. I'll confess to being a perfectionist, and for a few minor things that weren't quite right, they went out of their way to fix them and make me happy. I am extremely pleased with the final product. Everything looks great! I would hire Inspired Remodels again, and will definitely recommend them to my friends. Thanks to the entire IR team!! read more

We recently moved into a new home that needed some major updating. After meeting with 4 other contractors, we knew we found our match after meeting with Joe. From the very start, Inspired proved to be reliable, knowledgeable, honest and fair. As first timers dealing with construction, things can be pretty intimidating, but we found their process to be very smooth and easy thanks to Colin and Project Manager, Jason. Jason was very much so on top of the job, making sure everything was done correctly and on schedule and if you needed him for anything, at any time, he was always reachable. Over the course of the 12 -week job, our neighbor was also undergoing a full-house remodel. Getting reports from surrounding neighbors on how impressed they were with Inspired in comparison to who our neighbor hired, was a weight lifted off of our shoulders. The last thing you ever want is to be a nuisance to the neighborhood. We could not be anymore pleased with the final product and would hire Inspired again in a heartbeat! Many thanks to Joe, Jason, Colin, and the entire Inspired team. read more

I cannot recommend Inspired Remodels enough. Joe, Jason and team have been great. Any problems that came up they took care of for us. It is so nice to work with a company with such integrity. Especially, when we have to trust them with our home for months at a time. They did a bathroom remodel for us and it turned out great. The workmen and subcontractors recommended to us have been wonderful. The subcontractors think the world of them too. Inspired Remodels is in the middle of our master bath remodel and we cannot wait to see how that turns out. We look forward to doing a kitchen remodel with them in the future. read more

Wow I wish more contractors were more like Joe he did our neighbors kitchen and and bathroom then did all of our floors and our master bathroom and built us a beautiful deck. His price was very fair and his attention to detail was more than I expected, really I'm not as neurotic as he is when it comes to perfection. I would highly recommend inspired remodels and his team. Honest up front and delivered on time. read more

Very happy customer. Joe gave us our favorite layout for a kitchen remodel that was well beyond what our other contractors came up with, and the price was certainly fair for the work involved. All subs were easy to communicate and work with. Jason was always available and helped us understand each step, and was very hands on making sure things were taken care of. Very happy with the outcome and have gotten many compliments on their work since. Thanks for your patience with us, and for your hard work throughout the job. Would definitely recommend them to friends and other yelpers! read more

What an experience! After many months (and quite a bit of scope creep on our part), we could not be happier with the care and professionalism we received, and the beautiful end results achieved through our Inspired Remodels home renovation. Joe and Jason are easygoing, smart, and calm under pressure. They made intelligent suggestions, entertained and quelled our process concerns, and managed our entire project with thoughtful attention to detail. And everyone, from Colin and Inspired's staff, to their elite subcontractors, was responsive, efficient, patient with newbies, and highly capable. They didn't disturb the neighborhood (we heard just the opposite from neighbors), cleaned up daily, and were 100% respectful and professional. Our whole house looks awesome! We even asked them to do several projects that they'd never done before (we do that), and they delivered really extraordinary results. As we show the property now to our friends and family there are "wow" moments around every corner. In advance of selecting Inspired Remodels we interviewed several local contractors, and Inspired's advice, process, price, and responsiveness were all on point. The only problem was, there was a line of other people's projects that were ahead of ours, and we'd need to wait a couple months before starting. Well, our patience certainly paid off nicely, the queue indicative of others' smart hiring decisions. So, what everyone else is saying here on Yelp is certainly true - Inspired Remodels is the real deal, and if you're looking to hire a trustworthy contractor to make your vision a reality, there's no need to look any further. read more

Joe does fantastic work. We hired him to completely redo our guest bathroom that was gutted after a flood. He was on time and the job looks amazing. The only thing that stinks is that our main bathroom looks worse than the new one. I guess we will have to hire him again to have more work done on the house. Looks great. Can't wait to work with him again. read more

We hired Joe and Inspired Remodels to remodel our kitchen and bathroom. He wasn't the cheapest bid nor the most expensive bid but we felt the most comfortable with him. He was very up front in his estimates and pointed out what assumptions he was making since who knows what issues would have been discovered once everything was torn down. His team did a great job with the remodel and they were pretty much on time. With any major remodel, we did run into some issues but they were quickly resolved. We also had some issues with the cabinet makers but Joe worked with us to make things "right". When it comes to contractors, you probably want to hear the words "honest" and "integrity" in the same sentence. I would definitely describe him as at. read more

Inspired remodeled our master bath, kitchen, guest bath and downstairs floors. Their work is of the highest quality, they set expectations honestly and manage them consistently. Most important, they stand behind their work after the job is done. I definitely recommend them; in fact we are gearing up to do another bathroom with them. read more

I spoke with Joe to ask about having a wood patio cover removed at our new home and he came out the very next day to take a look. He provided a fair estimate for the removal and we scheduled a time for a member of his crew to come out for the job. Joe called me the day before to confirm and the job was completed quickly and exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend Inspired Remodels Inc. and we plan to use them for any future remodeling projects we have. They were reliable and their pricing was very fair. read more

Joe is a truly wonderful general contractor. He is knowledgable, trustworthy and creative. I have worked with him on several projects and his attention to detail and genuine care for his clients is outstanding. I recommend him constantly to anyone I know looking for a contractor and I will continue to do so. Thankyou Joe! read more

I have hired Inspired Remodels on several occasions. They have always done an amazing job with competitive pricing. I would highly recommended them. read more

I had Inspired Remodels frame in a loft for me about 6 months ago. I got a handful of quotes and found Inspired Remodels to be in line with the market. Due to the different tasks involved, I ended up having several different folks come and do work. Each person that came out was fantastic. Joe has a great business of really nice and capable people. My task was small, so I was happy that they were willing to do it. I intend to recommend them to anyone that needs a contractor and I also intend on using them again on larger tasks. read more

Inspired Remodels worked hard to repair and remodel my home after flood damage. Joe was quick to respond and showed up the same day I called and gave me a prompt estimate. They are very professional with hard working skilled crews. I will be using them again when it's time to replace my roof. read more

Joe, Jason and the whole team at Inspired did a great job remodeling and updating our home. We found them to honest and thorough. They also did a good job managing costs and expectations. Would definitely recommend and will use them again on future projects. read more

There is a reason everyone gives them 5 stars, they earn it. They finished the project on time (two bathrooms) and they are unbelievable. Their detail and craftsmanship cannot be matched. Jason kept the project on track and even responded to text messages and emails when he was technically off and or on vacation. Every worker that works directly for him and the few subcontractors were all top notch people. Everyone of them were polite and friendly and willing to work their tail ends off. I have never seen crews who worked so hard. In a lot of cases they actually ate their lunches while still working. The only wish that I had with the project was that I would like to see a more detailed breakdown in the material costs, so that we could jockey things around a bit to either save some money or move money around within the budget to upgrade somethings, but possibly go with less expensive choices in other items. That being said, do not let that make you hesitate in having them do your job. They were not over priced, it was just that when we chose to upgrade a few things, we had to pay the extra costs. Even that was not to the point where it made what we wanted impossible to have. If there were issues that came up, they kept the costs to the bare minimum and they worked extra to stay on track. To everyone at Inspired, we look forward to doing the next project with you and to all of you reading this, go with them. To Joe, Jason, Julie, and everyone who worked on the project, thank you and outstanding job! read more

We worked with Inspired over about an 8 month process (3 months planning, 5 months construction) to completely transform our entire house. We added 340 sq. ft. including a bedroom, bathroom, and office. We completely changed our downstairs layout by removing structural walls and re-configuring the entire space to an open concept (using the largest steel beams that Inspired has installed to date). We re-piped the entire house and added a tankless water heater and water filter. We upgraded our electrical panel, removed the aluminum wiring in the house and installed new copper lines, as well as added overhead lighting. Our downstairs has all new insulation and drywall. Our kitchen is now huge and gorgeous. The bathrooms and laundry room have beautiful cabinets, counters, and finishes. When there was an issue, Jason was already on top of it before I asked him about it. Joe was always fair and reasonable. Colin always had all of the paperwork in order. I really can't say enough good things about Inspired! read more