This review is long overdue. I hired Chi/LG Constructions in November 2020 to renovate a 2-bed 2-bath apartment I purchased. The entire process was headache- and worry-free.
Clear communication
-- As in anything, communication is the key. Chi listened to my plans, ideas, and expectations, and carried them through during renovation. If there was any concern, he explained clearly to set the right expectation. There was no work that needed to be redone upon completion; there was no confusion about pricing; no surprises in general.
Meeting deadline
-- This was important because my move-in date was set based on the renovation completion date he provided. During renovation, I found more work that I would like done. In addition to put in hard work to complete the work agreed in the contract as scheduled, he hired extra help to get the extra work done before my move-in date as well.
Quality work
-- The biggest part of the project was the complete renovation of the two bathrooms. They came out exactly as what I expected, if not better, from the overall look down to the color of the tile gap filler. See pic 1 and 2.
-- Installation/replacement of three split ACs. Chi met with me twice just to discuss the AC locations. Because of unique situation of my living room, there needed to be one-foot-long covered AC drain pipes. I was made aware of the situation and was able to coordinate with them to arrange my furniture in a way to cover the unsightly drain pipes. For the bedroom ACs, Chi removed the old outdated AC and patched and painted the walls for the installation of the new AC. See pic 3 and 4
-- Installation of additional ceiling fan. See pic 4.
-- Widening of a countertop to accommodate my fish tank and be used as a bar. The original countertop at the kitchen opening was only 12" wide, which was not functional. As a contractor, Chi had some leftover 24"-wide countertop from his other project and was able to do it very inexpensively (otherwise I had to purchase a whole slab). See pic 5.
-- Reconfiguration of kitchen cabinet to create functional space, cover built-in building ventilation, and install a microwave to save kitchen counter space. The end result looks like custom-made. See pic 6.
-- Tiling of lanai. See pic 7.
-- Replacement of old ugly foot board, lighting, and all light switches and outlets. See pic 8.
Great customer service
-- Because I have a specific vision about my apartment, so I asked Chi to provide labor cost only, and I myself would select all finishing products. Chi made multiple trips to pick all the heavy stuff I ordered or wanted to order from HomeDepot. He treated all projects, big or small, with the same attention and care while being non-pushy. He was also courteous and respectful. read more