[[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a great experience with ICB builders.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The moment we met with Yonathan, we knew he's the right person for our mission.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Him and his team was delightful to work with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He came up with a well executed and clear game plan from the get go of the remodeling expectations, manage the day-day communication, and the craftsmanship was incredible. They are very knowledgeable and professional in their field so needles to say in our project they handle all design aspects, city permitting, and assisting with selection of finishes. We even had a final walk-through at the end to ensure all the final details were addressed correctly to our satisfaction. Highly recommend to anyone who's looking for a reliable and experienced contractor. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Yonathan and the rest of the crew are an exceptional team and so fun to work with on my project![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] always going above and beyond to nail every task. They are very personable, knowledgeable and hard working. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship truly sets them apart. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Communication was excellent, and they are always receptive to my ideas.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking for top-notch kitchen remodeling with a personal touch, this Intelligent choice builders is the perfect choice! read more

I had Intelligent Choice Builders come to remodel my condo kitchen a couple months back and had a very good experience working with Yonathan. Had interviewed a couple contractors and Yonathan was the only one who truly showed some passion towards the project, and his price was reasonable, middle of the ground compared to all the other contractors. Demolition: When smoothly, floors were well covered to protect them and the kitchen was walled off with plastic to prevent dust from getting everywhere. Drywall/Painting: This was somewhat sloppy in my opinion. Stuff wasn't covered as well so texturing got onto a lot of light fixtures and finished walls. I was able to rub them off the bits and pieces with a wet towel. The paint for the walls was accidentally used on the ceiling which changed ceiling color, but Yonthan was able to get the sub contractors to repaint it and correct other issues. Cabinets: The cabinets from FDM look great and I enjoyed working the designer there. They helped bring the vision of my kitchen to life by helping me utilize every inch of my small kitchen. However, there were problems with the cabinet order and it had a lot of errors which delayed installation by 1-2 weeks. This part was mostly on the cabinet company not checking the order against the design properly, but everything eventually was resolved at the end. Yonathan even helped get me back 1k from the cabinet company for all the mistakes which was amazing. Countertops: Countertops honestly was the easiest and smoothest. Yonthan planned everything out with the countertop contractors and he bought the materials I wanted from the granite store for me. Installation was smooth and everything from the countertops to the backsplash fit perfectly. Appliance Installation and Finals Touches: Nothing special here, it went very well and the appliances all looked great in their new locations. Overall the experience was very positive for me as I know remodeling is not easy and Yonathan helped me navigate a lot of intricacies with the whole process. We did end up a couple thousand over budget due to the city being a pain with the permit and some changes in the design that required some extra work. But overall, everything that was handled by Yonthan was very professional and he was very transparent through his constant communication. read more

What a journey! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a wonderful experience working with Yonathan and Florin from ICB on our bathroom remodeling project.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The process was seamless and the bathroom came out as expected. The team always arrived on time and got straight to work. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They consistently addressed any concerns we had and provided regular updates throughout the construction timeline.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They were careful and precise in the demolition and excavation, ensuring that the work was done safely and to the highest standards. Their goal was to ensure the project meets all building codes and passes inspection at each phase. There was one unexpected situation during the renovation, but they addressed it quickly and made sure everything continued moving forward smoothly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Throughout the project, Florin and the team were a joy to work with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We would recommend Yonathan, Florin & ICB team to any of our friends and family! read more

Yonathan from ICB was a tremendous help for our renovation needs. We had permitting and quality issues stemming from a terrible contractor from a couple years ago. Yonathan worked with the city to remedy the permit issues and rework what was necessary. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yonathan was highly communicative and a pleasure to work with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yonathan was open to feedback/input throughout the construction process and kindly answered any questions we had.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yonathan and his team tranformed our eyesore of a bedroom/bathroom into beautiful and functional space. read more

We had an amazing experience with Intelligent Choice Builders and specifically our team led by Yonathan and Florin. We were converting our downstairs half bathroom into a full bathroom. The Intelligent Choice Builders team came in at a very fair price and were a dream to work with throughout the project. A few standouts: - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Project management + clear communication. The team gave me a list of everything to purchase prior to starting work along with examples and reference links. They were always on hand to address any questions I had, and I could always rely on them for a point-of-view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And importantly, the work was done quickly and timely. - Proactivity with Inspectors. I appreciated that the team was on the same page as our local inspectors for the duration of the project. They were able to get ahead of any potential challenges by understanding the nuances of our city needs. Thanks to their clear lines of communication, we sailed through all our inspections with flying colors. - Problem-solving. Our house is over 100 years old and at some point, the previous owners had done some less-than-ideal extension work, including the area for the bathroom that we were updating. We had several unexpected challenges ranging from the framing of the entire room being skewed to the ceiling being poorly supported, to the floors being un-level, the list goes on. For every challenge, the Intelligent Choice team was upfront, candid, and reasonable regarding what we needed to do in order to make the bathroom work - and while in some cases, that necessitated more labor and more costs, we were on the same page about making sure this project was done correctly and well, and I was appreciative of how fair and reasonable those prices were. - Perfectionist work! I could tell that the team cared deeply about doing good work and making sure the bathroom was built properly and excellently. I can tell the care and effort that went into every phase. All in all, we had a great experience and are very happy with our new full bathroom. We're already slated to do our next home project with Intelligent Choice Builders, which is really the best endorsement of all. read more

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Our kitchen renovation project for my home in Palo Alto included replacing the kitchen floor, reworking the electrical and plumbing, replacing the cabinets and some of the appliances, all in about 6 weeks. On time and on budget. In particular I'd like to highlight Intelligent Choice Builder's management excellent coordination and their friendly and honest attitude and professionalism. The several work crews were good and tolerated us "helping" (a.k.a micro-managing) during some of the renovation process in good spirit. read more

I contacted Yonathan from intelligent choice builders (ICB) to provide us an estimate for a large scale home renovation work. This was a second phase since our main goal was to prepare our home for the winter; asbestos removal, upgrading our heating and cooling system to heat pump, ductwork replacement, reinsulating the attic and much more. He helped us navigating through this multi tasking of all trades coordinating all the crews in right sequence of things. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a great experience with Yonathan as he was informative, keeping communication lines open on daily basis or every other day, and the work was done in a professional manner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Finally, Yonathan came by to do a quality check to ensure the work was done to satisfactory and indeed everything he promised came through. I highly recommend Yonathan and his team for anyone who's looking for a general contractor for remodeling or new construction services. read more

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We recently requested a quote from Intelligent Choice Builders for a bathroom remodel project. Yonathan came to our home and provided an indepth walk through of our baths. He was professional, kind, and thorough in his knowledge and suggestions for our project. His estimate came in very competitively priced, and detailed. Ultimately, we ended up going with a different company just because they are local to us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, I would not hesitate to use Yonathan and his crew. He seems very conscientious, and definitely works to provide excellent customer interaction.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We initially hired another contractor to remodel our kitchen and bath, but we let him go midway through because of his lack of expertise. We found Yonathan with Intelligent Choice Builders on Google and read thought the reviews and it sounds like this is what we are looking for and excepting from the new contractor we are hiring. Yonathan and his crew made a great job, he's so knowledgeable and professional. His prices are really competitive and he double check with me every detail to make sure we are comparable and happy. I highly recommend them not only for their professionalism but also for how much less stressful the remodeling is with them. read more

We hired Intelligent Choice Builders (ICB) to update our 55 year old kitchen, which required opening up the space. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We appreciated that Yonathan was always available to communicate anything regarding the project.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] His crew did great work and were very professional. We will consider ICB for any future remodeling project. We enjoy our kitchen every day! read more

We recently hired Intelligent Choice Builders for several major projects, like bathrooms and flooring around the house, and couldn't be more pleased. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From quote to completion, I was kept informed throughout and wow , the transformation is incredible[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Yonathan and Florin as well as the entire team were communicating, tidy , punctual and professional! Thank you ICB !! read more

We hired Yonathan from Intelligent Choice Builders to redo the flooring throughout our entire house and update the stair railing, and we're really glad we did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He was competitively priced, communicative throughout the process, and brought thoughtful suggestions that we truly appreciated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a small issue with the stain/sealer that didn't come out as expected, but Yonathan found a way to make it right, which really stood out. The overall quality of the work was solid, and we're happy with the outcome. Would recommend him if you're looking for a reliable and professional contractor. read more

As an architect with over 20yrs of experience in the residential & commercial projects who's worked with several contractors over the years, I have to say that I'm impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail from Yonathan and Intelligent Choice Builders. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This company stands out for its reliability and clear communication.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the beginning, they communicated clearly about schedule and cost, followed through exactly as promised and addressed unexpected challenges quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They pay attention to code compliance and structural details, which is rare to find nowadays. I will highly recommend them to homeowners, architects and engineering firms. read more

We found Intelligent choice builders on Google, after reviewing 7 different companies, Yonathan was the one who made the most impact. We didnt have a lot of knowledge since it was our first remodeling and we had a bunch of questions, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yonathan answered every question and gave us so many helpful suggestions even though we didn't hired him yet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yonathan and Florin and the rest of the crew kept us informed every step of the way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Florin was amazing and our master bathroom was transformed beautifully beyond our expectations. He has a great eye for design and the attention to detail was excellent. They also assisted us to stay within our budget and helped us to figure with materials selection etc... We are very pleased that intelligent choice builders helped to bring our kitchen vision to life. Our project was completed ahead of time which was very impressive. We love our new space and will recommend Yonathan and his crews to anyone who's thinking of remodeling their house. read more

My long time plan to remodel my exhausted kitchen has finally got to an end! I have decided to hire Yonathan with intelligent choice builders after my next door neighbor recommended to check them out(he remodeled his master bath). I ended up hiring this firm and I'm extremely satisfied with the overall experience. Yonathan had a well executed game plan from the get go which allowed me to understand exactly what to expect in terms of layout/design, material selection, project time line and all in cost. Thanks to this great approach we were able to stay on budget, accomplishing the work on time, and most importantly the level of details is top notch! I couldn't thank this people enough for turning my kitchen to a stunning space for me and my family to create new memories. Intelligent choice builders you guys rock!:) read more

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If you are looking for a home renovation (a bathroom, a kitchen, or a whole house!), look no further than Yonathan Oiknine of Intelligent Choice Builders. Yonathan Oiknine is the person you want leading your home renovation, full stop. I've used him twice and he'll be my first choice the next time I do a renovation. However many bids you get on your project, make sure that Yonathan is one of them; then choose him. The first time, I looked at my wife on New Year's Day and said "You know, if we're going to renovate our (only, mildew-infested) bathroom, we'd better get that done before our second child arrives." (Daughter was due in mid-February. We should have gotten this started WAY earlier.) So I started searching on Yelp and Craigslist and identified half a dozen contractors who looked promising. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yonathan came by and interviewed us carefully about what we wanted done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I asked whether he thought he could hit our timeframe. He thought about it and said he could. We chose Yonathan. He got a team to work right away. They tore our bathroom down to the studs. He'd figured that the original builders in the 1953 home hadn't used water-resistant drywall. He predicted there would be dry rot of the studs because of the amount of mildew and built in an allowance on the project for replacing as much wood as he thought would be necessary. He was right on every count: they hadn't used water-resistant drywall, there WAS water damage to the wood, and he was able to replace the damaged wood within his estimate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He recommended where to shop and went with us to multiple home furnishings stores to pick out the tub, toilet, and tiles.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]He kept us posted throughout the process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pretty soon, it was a race to see which would arrive first: COVID-19, my daughter, or the finished bathroom. Yonathan was right. He delivered the finished bathroom on-budget and on-schedule enabling us to move back in before our daughter's arrival and before COVID-19 shut down all contracting work! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Later we picked him to renovate the rest of the house. He did a great job interviewing us and brainstorming ideas and working with architect to give us more house than we thought possible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]He patiently iterated through a couple of plans as we figured out what we wanted.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He redesigned and renovated the entire house. He added 250 square feet to keep us under 1800 square foot limit; poured new perimeter foundation; moved the primary bedroom; made the primary closet a walk-in; added a primary bath and an office; removed a load-bearing interior wall to merge the cramped kitchen and small living room into a spacious great room; put in an engineered beam to replace the load-bearing wall; did extensive seismic reinforcement in crawlspace and on legacy garage overhang posts; replaced all flooring; redid kitchen down to the drywall and put in new cabinets, counter, sink, and lighting; rebuilt addition roof and replaced shingles; added an electrical subpanel; added electrical boxes under eaves to support home security lights; moved our sprinkler system; expanded HVAC coverage to addition; added insulation in attic and walls; upgraded all windows to double pane; and repainted whole house inside & out. Once again, he delivered this huge project on-time and on-budget. Yonathan always has the customer's back and will make sure that everything gets done as promised. Whenever there's a setback, he'll fix it. He's a man of his word. He's creative at finding ways to meet customer requests without breaking the bank. We love our spacious "new" home and its value has gone up by $200k more than the project cost. Hire him! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Yonathan and his team are awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their deminor for perfection plays an over all roll in the achievements of each project they individualize. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With a clear line of communication and effective deadlines.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Intelligent choice builders can bring your remodel or ADU to reality! Give them a call now! read more

My partial kitchen remodel turned out better than I could have imagined - the kitchen needed some serious LOVE. Yonathan and team transformed my kitchen into my little cooking/entertaining paradise - it is truly stunning! I would highly reccomend Yonathan + Intelligent Choice Builders Inc. for your next project! -Alicia Morrione read more