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Carmen S.

Lightning built my house which was completed in July 2015. Jose and Manuel are extremely professional and easy to work with. I had no experience in construction or remodel and they did a great job guiding me through the process. They took care of everything from the plans, to the filing of the permits, all the way to getting final sign off for certificate of occupancy. Jose was personally available by phone and text anytime I had a question. We never had any city permit issues or delays. The project was done within budget and I was very happy with the finished product. They delivered exactly what was in the contract and there were no surprises or hudden costs. I look forward to working with them again when I'm ready to build my next house. It was a fun exper

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From the first day we bought our home we knew one day we'd want to do a remodel. Finally our finances aligned and we did some research and decided on what we wanted to do. Then came the estimating/bid process and we had heard all kinds of horror stories of working with dishonest sloppy contractors. We reached out to various companies we found online, recommendations from friends and Lightning who we found on yelp. From the minute we met Jose & Manuel we got a very good vibe from them and to make a long story short, we couldn't be happier that we chose them. From the beginning they were honest about everything they told us, the good and the bad. The difference was you know they were telling you the bad because they have experience and they know what will look good and make you happy in the long run, not to get more money from you. True to their word, what was on the contract they took care of and never asked for a cent more. Of course once we started we took them up on many of their suggestions and couldn't be happier. Their team is a pleasure to work with and Jose works well in coordinating all inspections. He was always easy to get a hold of with any questions. Now to the worse part of the whole experience....they are FAST! We didn't expect that at all, they moved very quickly and did great quality work. Many of our friends and family couldn't believe how quickly and well done their work is. My recommendation is be ready to keep up with them - they delivered ahead of schedule. Details of our job: Almost 500 square foot addition of two bedrooms and bathroom plus a remodel of the existing home. They knocked down walls, put up support beams, updated electrical, insulation, drywall, lighting - all up to code. We now have a beautiful home, but what makes me happier is knowing the quality of the work done is top notch. We had many bids that that were many times more expensive than Lightning and I don't imagine their quality is as good. When considering your budget for a project know that there will be things that come up and it's not always the lowest bid that's best if you're going to be nickled and dimed. I was very happy with Jose and Manuel because they were always true to their word, even when the contract wasn't handy, I didn't have to worry about double checking their work or them lying in anyway. We never thought a whole home remodel and addition could be as stress free as it was and I believe that was a large part due to how easy it was to work with Lightning. This is probably the longest yelp review I've ever done and it's because it's worth it. When you're investing so much in a project it's great to have a good partner.

It Looks like it's always been part of the house. It doesn't even look like an addition. They did a great job!
Angel F.

The best decision we made hiring them to do our room addition. We looked around and got a few quotes but they just didn't feel right. Then someone recommended us to call Lighting and they felt the most trustworthy and professional. It was great to have a written contract that allows you to pay as the work progresses. They also dealt with the inspectors so we didn't have to worry about permits or anything. They did it all from A-Z. We would highly recommend them. We are 100% Satisfied with our new bedroom. Fantastic job!!

Room addition by Lightning Cons

Lightning Construction handled the demo and construction of a 350 sq ft addition in a really short amount of time and did so flawlessly. The addition flows well with the existing house and workmanship such as drywall and stucco was top notch. Jose managed the project and his crew is his extended family and this is important in dealing with contractors. A number of other remodeling companies would have a sales person stop by who was more eager to upsell things that I did not need or who would never get back with estimates. Jose responded with a bid soon after receiving the plans and his team started working the day after permits were approved. The team worked around a delay with receiving a custom window and without the delay would have finished in a little over 1 month. Definitely go with them for your remodeling project.

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As part of my job I meet with general and electrical contractors daily. Through one of the jobs I met Jose with Lightning Construction. He stood out as very professional and knowledgeable. At the time I had been searching contractors for months to build a master bedroom and bath addition. So I decided to ask him to come by for an estimate on my project. He came by with his father and they answered all of my questions as well as giving a timeline and detailed breakdown of what needed to be done and all costs and potential costs. After speaking with my wife that night we both agreed that we finally found a contractor that "checked all the boxes" of what we were looking for. We signed the contract he next day with plans to begin construction several weeks later due to his present workload. To our surprise he contacted us a couple of weeks later stating he had some crew availability and asked if it would be ok to start early. We happily accepted and they began demo a couple of days later. After that everything went like "lightning". We had a beautiful new 400+ sq. ft. addition within a few weeks (several weeks sooner than we expected). Jose was on site for each city inspection to assure everything went well and he was readily available for all our questions in between. There were no surprises or unexpected expenses. His crews are very professional, courteous, and hard working. We couldn't be happier with our experience and I honestly feel like we hit the contractor jackpot with them. I would refer Lightning Construction to anyone with confidence. They are fair, honest and reliable. Without hesitation we would use them again for any future construction needs. Thanks Jose!

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Highly recommended! I hired them to renovate my house and they exceeded my expectations.

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I received a few bids for a full roof replacement. The quotes varied and found a couple that…read morewould've charged less but SoCal roofing was the only one to give me options. Carlos came out and provided 2 different quotes, one for full replacement and another one for replacing only a portion to include upgrading all the vents. I wasn't expecting that but after consideration, I thought that was the best option. We scheduled the repair and they were prompt, professional, and clean. His team came out on time and worked like a machine to complete in one day. They cleaned up after they were done and then the foreman came out same day to inspect and perform quality control. Aside from saving me thousands on our options, I was very impressed with SoCal from start to finish. I would highly recommend their services.

Trusting your home with a contractor is always a gamble and it really shouldn't be. I will say my…read morehome is old so there may be something to consider in reading this review. I really wanted to give this company 5 stars because of Jose, the foreman. He was amazing to work with, attentative, and prompt. Salt of the earth! Carlos, the owner, was also amazing, prompt, straightforward, knowledgeable. They did an amazing job on my roof. Roof itself 5/5. No complaints. However, I do believe the job and the service itself is 3 stars. Not bad but not amazing. I ended up walking away from this experience just kind of meh but wanted to share my honest thoughts so it'll help others. That being said, there were a couple hiccups that happened along the way. No one contacted me prior to the day of my start date/roof removal. The office manager kind of chucked it as the person who supposed to let me know was out sick. They require someone be home to sign off on the work so not letting me know seemed off.. Not a peep about what time theyll be arriving, what to expect. Etc. Yes, they walk you through this process during quotation but thats about 4 to 6 weeks out before the actual day. They also didnt let me know which day or what time. I had to reach out myself multiple times. The team is quick but I also think their speed leaves them a bit careless. After they were done, I was left with a patched ceiling (beautifully patched but I feel like shouldn't have happened in the first place), kitchen/outdoor light that no longer works, loose recessed lighting,, and plumbing leak. They also let you know and disclose that things may break since theres pressure on the roof. Its in the contract but it highlights loose items and such... but realistically, not electrical going out or plumbing leaks based on what ive learned from others and neighbors. I also had my plumbing inspected and redone in September 2024. Now, im not saying they were at fault and that theyre to blame. It could just be my luck that it happened exactly on the day they were up on my roof after living here over a year. Also, very minor but there were trash left around that my inspector found. They were accomodating on making things right although they started to be a little short with me towards the end. I really considered referring them to other friends who needed their roofing done but not sure if my confidence is there if theyll be spending $$$ for an ok experience.

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