Due to Yelp's maximum words rule, this review has been largely shorten…read more Can't say enough good things about the Builderwell team- They're a one-stop solution, and have done an excellent job for our just-under-800sq.ft DADU project in Irvine, and kept everything transparent over the Buildertrend App. In a golden triangle, where only 2 of 3 can be picked, Builderwell leans heavily towards "time efficiency" and "built quality". The ADU build is summarized into two general phase and one extra phase for us: Phase 1 = Arash the architect led the way on the planning, from 2D architecture drawings to 3D renderings; after the city approved to break ground, Alan the lead builder & team took care of the foundation & structure of the build, this phase was finished under 6mo., between Dec '24 till April '25. Phase 2 = Mahroo the interior designer led the way on the interior design, she provides further interior design & parts sourcing, that pieces everything else together inside the DADU once phase 1 was finished. Ariyan the project leader also helps greatly to sort out the communications between us & his team. This phase was finished under 3mo., even with much changes in the details such as appliances, between May '25 to August '25, including final inspections from the city. Phase 3 = Consider this icing on the cake, and optional phase that includes landscaping and utilities around the DADU in the backyard, as well as front yard touch ups. I've also hired 3rd party inspection which Builderwell 100% complied and made extra corrections thereafter. This last phase was finished under 3mo., between Sept '25 to Nov '25. Thank you for everything Builderwell!

I have been working with Alan and Mahroo on a commercial property tenant improvement job. Both of…read morethem and the extended Builderwell crew have been fantastic to work with. Listening to design suggestions, prompt communication and terrific guidance with the City of Irvine for permit approval. I would recommend this crew and Builderwell to anyone looking for renovations or fresh construction. I'm excited to see us progress to the actual buildout and finished project.

Vargas Construction is one of the best contractors I've ever worked with, especially in the…read moreSouthern California/Orange County area. I have had them perform a variety of jobs for me ranging from an entire house remodel including full kitchen, bath, flooring, painting remodel to smaller jobs like hanging new lights or painting sheds. Wilberto and his son Willy are very honest people and they do an excellent job. I referred them to a friend and their bid saved them quite a bit of money and they delivered an excellent whole house remodel. I would definitely trust Vargas Construction with any job.

Over the course of a month I contacted them 4 times to ask for a remodel quote and got ZERO responseread more

I recently reached out to Laguna Bay Developing for a home renovation project for my primary…read morebathroom and I couldn't be more impressed with their initial consultation period. From the very first phone call, the team was responsive, friendly, and genuinely interested in understanding my vision. They worked with my budget and are competitive in pricing.

Recently, a very extensive project by Laguna Bay Developing was completed. The front o f my house…read moreentrance had to be extended to accommodate my new elevator. I also remodeled two bedrooms, and I can now walk out to new deck over the garage for my ocean view, They also remodeled two bathrooms. It was a lot of work. David was very pleasant. His workers were excellent. I highly recommend!

Two years ago, we hired D'Ambra Construction to build a second story on our existing home. They did…read morean amazing job, and I would highly recommend them. We were able to live in our home while the remodel was going on. They were professional, clean, and shared my vision of what I wanted to accomplish. We spent a good year interviewing various construction companies in Orange County and wasted a lot of time. We should have looked at D'Ambra first, and we could have saved so much anxiety and frustration! There's a reason that they have been in HB for 50 years. Chris and his dad and their team were easy to work with and went above and beyond to deliver quality service. Their pricing was very reasonable too.

D'Ambra did a fantastic job bumping out a room and adding a bath to my house. They made sure the…read moreaddition looked OEM. They did everything they said they would and more and made the process easy. There's a reason these guys have been the premiere go to contractors for HB additions and construction for decades. Thanks Dennis.

I can't say enough great things about Mark and his team. Everything went according to plan and…read moreremodel was completed on time. We had our kitchen updated and it looks fabulous! They used quality products and experienced installers. The price was very affordable and competitive compared to other quotes. We are even thinking about having him do some work in our Master Bath. Hire Mark and know everything will be wonderful and go according to plan. I highly recommend his company! Kathi G.

Mark and team did a fantastic job remodeling both my bathrooms…read more They were considerate and took the time to do the renovation as carefully and professionally as possible. I would rehire them for any renovations work in the future.

Andrew Arbuckle is a scammer. If I could give him a zero I would. He tore down my existing fence…read moreand thought it was ok to push the part of the existing fence into my neighbors yard and house. I complained and he walked off the job with my 2k deposit. Now he is ignoring my calls and not making any point to return it. He brings no tools for the job and it appears to me that he isn't prepared whatsoever. He seems overwhelmed. FYI.. it took days to tie him down for the actual day to start too.

This company was recommended to me on next door. I was hesitant seeing his reviews are a mixed bag…read morebut Andrew came out and gave us a quote which I accepted several weeks ago. It was tough to schedule putting up a new fence with all the rain. Finally we settled on beginning the project Tuesday (though he originally wanted to tear the fence down last Thursday and begin the build Tuesday which I declined because we have a dog and our neighbors not okay with no fence for 5 days). I texted him Monday afternoon since I hadn't heard anything from him to confirm. No response. Texted again Tuesday morning. Crickets. Prior to this he had been responsive to text messages. So unprofessional. I cannot recommend someone so flakey. I'm thankful we didn't let him tear down our fence last week. Who knows if he would've completed the work if a better offer came up. If you want someone reliable, keep looking!

Ravel is an outstanding home improvement specialist. We hired him for some paint projects and are…read moremost satisfied. he is consciences, detail oriented, and hard working. He is trustworthy in your home and we will hopefully be able to work with him again. His wife and he are lovely people and easy to work with. Thank you Ravel for a great job, under tight conditions. Highly recommend your services. Michael, Huntington Beach

Ravel and his wife are by far the best to work with. Direct communication, on time and…read moreprofessional. Ravel was great with my dog while on site. The house was kept clean and the work was perfect. I ended up needing a bit more work on an extra spot near my fireplace and Ravel had no issue with making things right. I used the company for drywall repair and patch (old skylights) and some water damage/ exposure by my fireplace. He is a jack of all trades and get the job done efficiently and without mess. I will use this company again without a doubt. Best company I've worked with in awhile. Highly recommend!!

We had a terrible experience with Darin and would never recommend him…read more We hired Darin because the shower in our primary bedroom was leaking into the downstairs living room. The shower and pipes were very old, so we decided to do a complete remodel of the bathroom: new tub, new toilet, replacing the tile flooring with LVP, repainting, etc. He also agreed to remove the carpet in the bedroom and replace it with LVP, and he promised to repair the downstairs ceiling damage from the leaks. The workmanship was shockingly poor from start to finish. He didn't install water-resistant drywall behind the shower wall unit, which is a basic requirement for bathroom installations to prevent water intrusion, mold, and long-term structural damage. In fact, he didn't install anything at all behind the shower wall unit. Instead of properly sealing the shower unit, Darin used tape and glue, which quickly peeled away and left areas exposed to water damage. Within just a few weeks, the shower wall unit itself began cracking because it had not been installed correctly. He also cut holes directly into the bathtub in order to force-fit the wall inserts, permanently damaging the tub in the process. There were also serious safety issues. The sliding glass shower doors were not secured properly and looked like they could fall and shatter at any moment. We had another contractor come appraise them, and he confirmed that the shower glass doors could have easily fallen and shattered. Several bath fixtures were literally glued into place instead of being installed with proper fasteners. The drywall repairs on the downstairs ceiling were also poorly done. The repairs are visible and the ceiling is bumpy. Some of the water stains were not painted over. He also over-promised his ability when it came to installing the flooring. After we bought everything, he told us he couldn't actually do it himself, so he needed to hire a team to help him. Then suddenly he said the team stopped responding to him, so we were left trying to figure it out ourselves and ended up calling another flooring company. That company came out and told us there were two separate problems: (1) we didn't have enough flooring material to cover the whole room, and (2) Darin had also told us to buy the wrong materials and left out important pieces needed for installation. They couldn't even start the work until we bought additional materials and corrected everything. This delayed the project another several weeks. Beyond the poor craftsmanship, the professionalism was nonexistent. Darin repeatedly left piles of trash on our property throughout the project. One of the earlier piles included empty hard lemonade cans, which was concerning considering he was working inside our home. While he eventually cleaned up one pile, he never removed the final trash he left behind. We had to hire someone to haul it out. Communication and scheduling were equally unreliable. He frequently arrived late, sometimes didn't show up at all, and routinely ignored text messages and phone calls. We ultimately had to deal with the cost, stress, and frustration of correcting work that never should have been done this poorly in the first place. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere before trusting Darin with your home.

Wanting to put recessed lighting in our vaulted ceiling, we talked to Darin after he heroically…read moresolved a neighbor's crazy issue. I knew right away he was experienced and more than capable of doing the work. I especially appreciated that he would do the installation as well as the post-installation patching. Darin arrived promptly, worked hard and efficiently, and did outstanding work. The patching is basically invisible. He also repaired a few broken switches, installed a new ceiling fan, and upgraded all our existing recessed lighting to give us a consistent look throughout the house. We are very pleased on all counts. Darin's "Easley Done" business card says, "The one call that does it all". That was certainly true for us!