Jim LeVeque recently completed a fairly extensive renovation on our 1920's home and we are…read moreextremely pleased with the results! Jim and his entire team are true professionals and it is very evident that they care about the quality of work and service that they provide. Jim is very organized and was able to stick to the detailed schedule he provided and our budget. Jim is great at coming up with creative solutions to any design or structural issues that needs to be solved. We did a complete kitchen and bath remodel and absolutely love our new spaces. His cabinet maker is amazing! We almost went with prefab cabinets because we thought we would save some money but we are so glad we went with Jim and his team, as our kitchen turned out probably 100 times nicer than it would have if we had gone the prefab route. We also had a fairly tricky staircase that needed to be built to our new master suite and he did a great job on making it look beautiful. We were about mid project when COVID hit but Jim and his team were willing to continue working and stuck to safety protocol the entire time they were on site. Sadly these days there are a lot of "contractors" out there doing very substandard work and charging a lot of money, Jim is NOT one of these guys. He has a love and respect for his business and it shows in the final results.

Jim recently completed a large remodel project of our kitchen, dining room, master bath addition,…read moreguest bath remodel and master bedroom remodel. From our first conversation and throughout the project Jim was easy to communicate with and could be counted on to do what he committed to. Even better his team of subcontractors were great. Very professional, and a pleasure to have in our home. Throughout the entire project we lived in the non affected areas of our home. Jim's team did a great job keeping things clean, orderly and professional. I have highly recommended Jim to friends and gladly recommend him here.

Kevin and his team are experienced and amazing to work with, my family and I are not subject matter…read moreexperts in ADUs or construction but Kevin guided us through the whole process. He assisted us in building a 1100+ sq ft ADU and a 400 sq ft garage from ground up in the City of LA. Kevin was very on time with his schedule and was at the jobsite almost every single day, on one occasion even came to the jobsite three times to make sure all the work being done was to his standards. Kevin takes pride in his work and the results show it. My family and I at first had some reservations since there are nightmare stories about GCs but after a few weeks with working with Kevin, we were relieved and trusted him and his teams work. My mom always said you get what you pay for, and RET definitely delivered. The materials used, the finishes provided, and workmanship were all of quality. I highly recommend RET Construction and would definitely consider using their services in the future if the opportunity arises.

Kevin and his team helped build our new detached ADU. We are very satisfied and amazed with the…read morecraftsmanship. All inspections were passed quickly as they saw his quality work and we were able to stay on the estimated timeline. He is very knowledgeable in his field of work and was always willing to work with us and our needs. Kevin took the time to double check his team's work, explain the building process, and answered any questions or concerns that we had. Pricing wise, what he quoted us is what we paid for the agreed work. We always had worries about dealing with contractors and if they will show up and do a good job but not once have we had to worry about this when working with Kevin. We highly recommended him!

Hello! This is a part 2 note from our previous 1/20/2025 South Pasadena 5 star review of Tom and…read morehis company. Wrapping up our project, we were told that as the house settles, the grout will crack and caulk will separate and to call as we notice these things. Tom answered our follow-up call over a year later without missing a beat. He sent his glass guy and grout guy for 2 separate checks and fixes and did all that without cost to us. Beautiful touch ups and we continue to love and use our master bedroom/bathroom addition as much as the day it was completed. Thanks Tom!

How can you love a contractor? Well, we did! And we love you guys--Tom, Adam, and the whole team at…read moreShenon Construction! Let us explain why. Tom is the owner of Shenon Construction, and as first time homeowners with a master bedroom addition being our first construction project, we approached Tom both cautiously and slowly. We first talked 8 years ago and Tom was so incredibly patient, answering all our questions and going round after round with meetings. He led us through HVAC and window considerations before we even committed to the project. He subsequently drafted a thoughtful and detailed plan, connecting us with his designer to get things started. Enter COVID and our infamously slow city planning department. It took almost five years just to get our permit approval. Tom kept advising us throughout and his recommended designer diligently re-submitted plan after plan. Tom never showed an ounce of impatience and after five years, a project needs to be re-bid. Impressively, Tom encouraged us to price compare contractors once again. We knew Tom so well at this point and he still carefully re-walked us through every step of the process and cost. Once again, no one came close to Tom and Shenon in their ability to earn our trust. When we finally kicked things off at the end of July, we were introduced to our project manager, Adam. Hands down the most detail-oriented, organized, and responsible person we've ever met, Adam was at our house almost every day. Memorably, he echoed Tom in saying every tiny detail or concern goes through them. From then on, we saw every worker arrive on time doing incredible work. We discussed endlessly the closet sizes, number of light fixtures, which windows pass code, who does lead remediation, replacing the basement access, where to fit a sun tunnel, what height to make our deck, yes or no to gutters, color choice after color choice, and on and on. Adam smiled throughout, had answers to every question, and always replied with a 'just let me know'! Everything was built to meet Tom and Adam's high standards. We received to-do lists weekly, a spread out payment schedule, and met with scores of expert sub-contractors. Tom and Adam did all this while juggling around our living in the home, limiting dust and noise, and being ever mindful of our cat. Adam went above-and-beyond here, as well, responding to our group text chats anytime day or night and was excellent handling our day-to-day needs while sending the big project questions to Tom. We ultimately became friendly with these guys and can't imagine any homeowner not feeling the same. It was amazing to see our room go from foundation to framing to finishing--everything happened so quickly! In fact, the whole project took about five months, wrapping up with the final inspection an entire month ahead of schedule. We now have a wood-floor master bedroom with a large picture window, an subway-tiled master bathroom with wet room shower/bath combo, a much needed walk-in-closet, and a lovely wood deck patio with a pergola. We absolutely love our new space, and we couldn't be more thankful to Shenon. We've heard from friends and neighbors about construction nightmares, littered with no shows, hard to reach GCs, shoddy workmanship, and unfulfilled follow-ups. Shenon construction is the complete opposite. Tom keeps every promise and provides options for aesthetics and saving money, but never compromises on quality. Adam's care and hard work makes the project smooth and keeps the excitement of building fun and alive. They're just awesome, and we can't recommend them enough. Shenon Construction earns all of their positive reviews and we're so happy we chose them. We only hope we can work with them again!

We had a small bathroom remodel. Everything was smooth. The crew came in on a timely manner. The…read morestaff was easy to talk to and was very courteous. I had several bids and choose Sanz because there quote was right in the middle, they are a local business, and Richard was easy to get a hold of and explained everything clearly. We plan on using Sanz for our next bathroom remodel.

I can say I've used them for the first and LAST time. Over priced for the work they due…read more Do you have to put a start down on these reviews? P.S. Getting the plumbing fixed today that they just installed 3 weeks ago!

Wow. My floors, cabinets and countertops came out great. Not only was he my contractor but he did…read morethe kitchen designs himself. Very fast and affordable!!!

I called Cris and his group The group that worked…read more Above and beyond-Cris as the Leader,contractor,designer,he is Very thorough,kind with his crew, Professional to the customer,treated As like family.His team ,Rey-as the plumber, Electrician,and well rounded person,Matt, He worked in cabinets very anal,Francisco, And his partner-did the flooring . This guys will make you so happy and Please.I highly recommend and respect Them as a great team. All my friends And family will choose them in the Future as well.Happy Holidays to all Of you !

It was a great costumer service! Professional from beginning…read moreto end, no shortcuts, kept deadline and crew very responsive. If I have another job will call them without questions. Quality should be their name. They transformed the office and made it look brand new

Came to my place as expected/on time to inspect damage from the day of the Palisades fires on a…read moreThursday. Said he'd have an estimate for me on Monday (4 days later) it's now been an entire 2 WEEKS... for an ESTIMATE??! If he needed more time, he could've just said that, but as a customer I should not be having to be constantly following up (4 times since the in-person inspection) with you when YOU'VE SET the dates/schedule for delivery of your estimate. That's highly UNPROFESSIONAL. I give quotes in my business (software) and set days/times and when there's even a slight change I update my customers. That's how what's good or excellent customer service is all about. PEOPLE Recieving service need to be ablet o TRUST YOUR WORD.

Mike remodeled the upstairs of our condo five years ago and did such a great job that we hired him…read moreto remodel our kitchen, downstairs bath, and improve the lighting. Once again he did an great job. His workers showed up everyday on time and were very efficient and trustworthy. We highly recommend MF construction.

The adage "You get what you pay for" rings true with MF Construction. When we were in the market…read morefor a general contractor to build our two-bedroom/two-bath ADU in San Marino, we interviewed several general contractors. Mike Maman of MF Construction was one of them. Mike showed us several of his projects as well as his own custom home. We were extremely impressed with the end results. After reviewing several competitive bids, we selected Mike because of his 40+ years of experience in building high-quality homes. During the construction of our ADU, Mike was just a text or phone call away. He kept us informed of upcoming events and visited our job site almost daily, sometimes more than once a day. He was present at all 12 of the City inspections. Every step along the way, we noted the high quality of materials Mike uses from the Ganahl lumber to the thick insulation and roofing paper to the copper pipes and shower hot mop, and mold-resistant drywall. Mike uses materials which meets or exceeds code requirements. Everyone on Mike's team is extremely skilled in his/her craft, many having worked with him for decades. Mike is old school and does not take any shortcuts. Along with high quality construction and materials, Mike is extremely efficient. Our ADU was completed in four months, as promised. Progress was made every day. From the rough work to the finishes, Mike scheduled his team members just in time which resulted in an extremely efficient and smooth workflow. Mike builds with his heart. His passion is infectious which inspires his team members to do their best work. The results are evident in the finished product. Our neighbors and friends are extremely impressed with the quality and build of our ADU. If you value a well-built home and appreciate attention to detail, you will not be disappointed with Mike Maman. You WILL get what you pay for with MF Construction.

Long overdue here... Tyler and team took care of our home in Glassell Park/Mt Washington area…read more Unfortunately at the top of the year when the crazy rains hit we had tons of water damage in our bedroom below an upper level deck. By the end of the investigation of problems we had every French door leading to a deck replaced and 50% of our hardwood floors. Tyler came highly recommended from our mediator and he wasn't wrong. Goodhand was very professional and kept us understanding what was happening throughout the whole process. They completely interfaced with our insurance company to get the budget for the build to the right level and would always go back to them when something new was discovered. To say there were road bumps is an understatement....what made us so happy was Goodhand would never settle for just OK. if they found an electrical problem when they opened a wall it absolutely had to be fixed. I know a lot of contracts who just sweep problems under the rug but not this team. Does the best come at a price? I think the answer is always yes. I'm sure you can find a cheaper alternative out there but if you want your project done correctly with professionalism this is your 1 stop shop period. Highly recommend!

We didn't think we'd ever need to hire a contractor. After all, the relator and seller of the flip…read morepromised everything was "brand new to the studs and only the finest quality!" But as multiple problems surfaced we found a highly recommended carpenter to help us out. He quickly determined that our dream house was a nightmare and that we would need more than a carpenter to fix it. He recommended the best and most ethical contractor he knew, Tyler, at GoodHands Builders. We had to wait a few weeks to get on Tyler's schedule, but once we met with him we were impressed with his creativity, knowledge, and honesty. He is a straight-shooter who carefully explains what work needs to be done and why. He worked with us to find the best solutions for our needs and budget. We gave him a list of over twenty items that needed fixing and he offered to charge us cost-plus since it would be so hard to estimate so many small jobs. That seemed very fair to us. Work began and we received electronic bills every two weeks with transparent details that aligned with what was happening at our house. GoodHands workers/crews/subcontractors were respectful of us and our property. They showed up on time, worked hard, and cleaned up daily when finished. We had two guys who worked at our house six days a week for over a year. I felt totally comfortable being alone with them and leaving them alone when I wasn't home. They demonstrated the same integrity that Tyler did. (They once returned a ten dollar bill they found in the street near where my son's car had been parked shortly after he had left.) In addition to the crews who were here, either Tyler (the owner) or Stephen (the project manager) stopped by daily to make sure everything was proceeding smoothly. When workers found problems (like a screw through the copper piping in the bathroom, walls that were supported by 1x2s instead of 2x4s, cracks in the foundation, showers that didn't drain because they were level instead of sloped, improper water proofing underneath the tile, concrete pavers that rose up causing tripping hazards because they were used to hide a decaying driveway, and a shear wall that wasn't) the crew communicated to management and together they worked to find a solution and only then would Tyler or Stephen bring it to my attention. So while each of these surprises cost us money to fix, by the time I was told about them there were already solutions for us to chose from and plans to fix it. At one point, we realized that we were going to have to tear out the entire primary bathroom and redo another shower because of the flipper's previous faulty work. We decided to borrow from the adjacent bedroom and make the bathroom larger and add a custom closet so we'd have something good to show for all of the time and money we spent on repairs. We discussed multiple layout options with Tyler and he would prepare drawings and estimated costs for each one. The end result is a truly stunning bath and walk-in closet. Everyone we know who has worked with a contractor says that it has cost them more time and money than they expected. At then end of their projects, they all talked about how much they hated their contractors. They were right--it did take more time and money than initially expected. Some of that was due to supply chain issues related to the pandemic, but most of it was related to the shoddy workmanship of the seller and the surprises he left us. None of it was due to the contractor. Before, during, and after the work was was done, we didn't hate our contractor, we felt incredibly grateful to have found him. He saved our house, our sanity, and our investment. When we found new problems we felt fortunate to have someone we trusted to take care of so many unexpected surprises. After the repairs and remodeling were done inside, we again hired GoodHands to remove a cheap plastic lattice and metal structure outside and replace it with a custom-designed cedar pergola stained to match the house. As I write this, we had an electrical problem in the kitchen and thought we needed a couple of outlets replaced. One of the crew checked it for us and found plastic pieces inside the disposal that tripped the GFI switch causing the outlets not to work. It was just a small example of how GoodHands continues to save us time and money. I don't know how they came up with the company name but with GoodHands Builders we really are in good hands!