I met and received quotes from eight contractors, but ultimately decided to go w/ Modern Concepts Contracting...and they knocked it out the park w/ our bathroom renovation. Communicating with Chrales and the team (Chris, Marvin, and Oscar) was seamless. No beating around the bush and no overselling. They are professionals who showed up everyday and answered any questions my wife or I had. Also shared great advice and recommendations when we didn't quite know what design to go with. I'm already talking to Charles about his future availability for other projects. We highly recommended Modern Concepts Contracting. Check out their IG as well for more photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKjy2jvm1R/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= read more

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Completely remodeled two full bathrooms and a powder room, gutted and replaced everything (new floors, tiles, vanity, toilet, etc). Both full baths had small tubs, so we changed one to a standing shower and put a larger tub in the other one. Met with seven contractors, choosing Modern Concepts/Charles was an easy decision. His price was fair, around middle of the pack, and he was punctual, approachable, and attentive - he was really listening to our requests instead of that fake, pretend listen. On top of all the moving parts in our main remodel, we also asked him to do random fixes and touch ups throughout the house like patch holes here and there, replace a light fixture part, change some GFCI outlets. No matter how big or small, Charles remembered and did every single one of them. Best of all, his quoted price remained the same from the day we met to the day it finished (alright, it did go up by $250 because we replaced the water supply angle stops, and asked him to drive out of the city to pick up two ridiculously heavy bathroom vanities). In a profession were it is a very real possibility that quoted prices may substantially increase as the job unfolds, I am very thankful for Modern Concepts' honesty and integrity for keeping their word from Day 1. Throughout the remodel process, Charles did a great job keeping me in the loop. I would stop by every 2 or 3 days to check on the progress, and every question or concern that was brought up, Charles was quick to address them. Whenever I was on site, any requests or questions I had for his team, they were always nice and willing to address them as well. His team is a good reflection and extension of their leader. Besides price, my other main concern was the practicalities of the remodel. My place has 3 floors with very narrow and tight angle stairs. Everything had to be stored in the garage which is on the first floor, so carrying it all up and down every single day was going to be labor intensive, to say the least. In the initial walkthrough with one of the other contractors we met, they literally complained the entire time about how difficult this remodel would be. Charles never had that attitude; his response to any and all challenges was simple, "no problem". It will forever be a mystery to me how he and his team carried the duo vanity with an attached counter top into the master bathroom. Once the job was near completion, we requested some grout to be touched up. Charles agreed without hesitation. Upon inspecting the results during our final walkthrough, I noticed some more areas that could use minor work. Again, Charles had his "no problem" demeanor. I was present the day his staff came to do the final touch ups and every spot I brought up to his attention, he fixed it with a great attitude. We couldn't be happier with the end result. The only problem now is that everything is so nice that we just want to look at it and not use it. The experiences I cherish most are those were you walk away with meaningful connections. In Modern Concepts, I truly feel that we've found a contractor for life and there is no question in my mind who we would call and recommend for all future projects. read more

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It's always exciting to imagine a newly remodeled room in your home, isn't it? On this particular occasion, it was our overdue family bathroom. Our emotional journey began more than a year ago. First, we discussed how it would look, its functionality long term and the remodeling cost, of course - right down to the details no one would probably notice, unless we pointed them out. Unfortunately, a random contractor originally reached out to us by phone. They were giving "free" estimates in the neighborhood, for any type of work. Naturally, we mentioned our old bathroom. So, by appointment they came by, we hired them and that was the beginning of a freakin' nightmare. We became victims of predator's we ultimately and angrily fired. With a bathroom, we could not use, up to and during the beginning months of the pandemic, we began a distrusting search for a legitimate contractor. I came across glowing reviews for Modern Concepts Contracting. Although I was impressed with the many comments left for Modern Concepts, by satisfied customers, I also was looking for something the comments would reveal to set them apart from other standard qualifiers; integrity, quality, veteran owned and local customer satisfaction to name a few. I had interviewed, talked with and took estimates from other contractors that were impressive, but did not impress me. I finally called Charles. While speaking with him, I got a good sense that he could be trusted, be fair with his estimate and not prey upon my naiveté. But, after explaining our situation, I anxiously hoped he would take a chance on our nightmare project. Well, today, we have a beautiful, quality functioning, modern bathroom. Charles and his team are masters at what they do. Their work is managed very well - its steady and on schedule. They care and truly want you to be pleased with their work, not only satisfied. We are grateful and very pleased. During the project, they corrected things I didn't see and thoroughly explained others to ensure that I was pleased with the final touches. The whole team is prideful and Mr. Charles is a very responsive and kind communicator. He will answer the same question asked multiple times, as respectfully as the first time it was asked. He is indeed a fair and trustworthy professional. There is not doubt I would request their outstanding services again. They come highly recommended, from my family to yours! read more

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Someone recommended Modern Concepts in a Facebook mom group and you know those moms are critical! Charles was amazing and our garage desperately needed a makeover. He was professional and patient listening to our needs. He exceeded our expectations and we love our new garage! read more

I cannot express how impressed and satisfied I am with Modern Concepts. I am very grateful and particularly Charles for taking on my remodeling project for me. I am sure that it was a small job for them but they always treated me with courtesy and patience. Not to mention that their design ideas and workmanship are truly outstanding. The other day I had a repair contractor in my place for an unrelated repair issue and he also commented on the highly quality of their work, which to me is a high praise coming from a competitor. I highly recommend them and if I ever did another project I would definitely make sure that they did the job. Excellent customer service, top quality service and stellar response time. I feel fortunate to have worked with them. read more

I've known Charles and his family for many years through my in-laws. Naturally, I got to see some of his work and have shared conversations with him about his business. His knowledge and confidence in his work while remaining humble always made me keep him in mind for work when we needed it for our personal residence. Charles has always struck me as a very capable, honorable, and respectable man. Oftentimes, organizations take on the qualities of its leaders and that is definitely what stuck out to me once I hired him and his crew to completely replace my roof. We bought a house in Lakewood and always knew the roof was on it's last days of life. We hoped we had a couple of years to save but, sure enough, the roof leaked the first time it rained. As deteriorated as our roof was, we began getting multiple bids from contractors, roof specialists, handymen, etc. Everyone said the same thing (too many layers, way too deteriorated to repair, completely remove and replace underlay, etc.) BUT they gave very different prices with different levels of communication. From the start, Charles was accessible, straight forward, he was easy to work with, and he was very patient with my many questions. Plus, he was extremely competitive with the pricing we received from multiple professionals and he seemed to include a bit more quality in his work. He and his crew were excellent at their craft and they even worked through multiple holidays just to ensure that my family got a new roof before the winter rains came. Much like my impression of the man himself, I was very satisfied with Charles and his crew once I saw them at work. They were punctual, extremely hard working, didn't cut any corners, very respectful, and very thoughtful of our neighbors. He did what he said he was going to do, he did it in excellence, and with a smile on his face. Plus, it rained a lot after the roof was up and we had no leaks! Thank God! So... if you are looking for a knowledgeable contractor who is licensed and will get the job done right without disappearing or giving you trouble communicating, Charles and his Team are a wise option. Give him a call and see how he can work for you. I am confident you will not be disappointed. read more

My husband and I were moving into a new place that needed some work. We wanted to re-do the kitchen and master bath in our 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in Irvine and out of all of the quotes I got, Charles by far provided the best quality, quickest response time, and most fair price. There appear to be a lot of "shady" contractors out there who will cut corners, or contractors who overcharge you for everything, but Charles and his team worked quickly, efficiently, and everything was done perfectly. We tore out the entire existing kitchen, put in new cabinets and appliances. Charles worked with us to make the process easy and helped us to achieve our vision. In our master bath, we tore down one wall to make the bathroom larger, gutted the entire thing and put in a double vanity in place of the old single sink, and took out the dim dark old shower, and put in a marble tile shower with shampoo box and seat! We were able to pick everything from the paint color, the tile, the backsplash... simply amazing. They gave us tips along the way and walked us through everything from the first to last step. The only thing missing right now is the shower door, and that's because unfortunately it was damaged while shipping (things happen) so we are still waiting for the final install appt (will update with photos soon)! The whole process took about 2 weeks which is amazing considering the amount of work that had to be re-done. The guys, Juan and Marvin, who were in our home, were extremely professional and courteous and Charles came daily to visit to check-in and organize the work for the next day. If you're looking for a contractor in the Los Angeles or Orange County area, look no further! read more

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I own a rental unit that needed remoldeling. My previous long term tenant lived there for 22 years and was a chain smoker. When she vacated the apartment it was a disater! As a result, the aparment needed a total gut and remodel. The remodeling project consisted of: demolition of kitchen and bathroom, new kitchen, new bathroom, new vinyl hardwood floors, washer/dryer addition, recess lighting,skim popcorn ceiling, new trim, interior doors etc. My biggest fear was finding a contractor who was experienced, responsible, had good communication skills and moderately priced. Additionally, since I reside in Texas the contractor would need to work with me remotely and without my oversight. So as you an imagine my decision to hire someone was diffiult becasue I needed a contractor that I could trust. My tenant moved out in July, therefore during the month of August I flew to Los Angeles to interview contractors. I met with at least 10 contrators before deciding to hire Charles, from Modern Concepts. Please note that I was extremely thorough in my search for the best contractor. Afterall, I couldn't risk a poorly mananged project while I was in another state. Interviewing so many contractors was extremely exhausting. Nevertheless, I reviewed each and every contractors bid. Some were decent, others not so much and a few I could tell would cause problems down the road. Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I tried to get a contractor referral from some landlord friends of mine and they couldn't come up with one recommendation because a good contractor is hard to find. In a nutshell, here is why I decided to work with Charles of Modern Concepts Contracting and here is why: - He has excellent communication skills. He was responsive and answered my questions succinctly. Intuitively, I thought this was significant. - He is licensed and bonded. Unlike other contractors who stated they were licensed and bonded but were not or they let their license laps. - His proposal was professionally prepared and easy to understand. - He completely understood the scope of work and never once did he questioned what I wanted done for my rental. Charles, listened and delivered. - He didn't nickel and dime the project. Other than a few upgrades that had minimal cost which I accepted. - He started on time and ended on time. - The quality of his work is excellent! We had a final walkthrough and any minor touchup work he fixed immediately. His finish is excellent and he did some extra things that come with this type of project such as trim out the windows. He even added an attic access as an extra convenience which the unit did not have since it was built in the 50's. I highly recommend Modern Concepts! I was extremely please with his work and I have extremely high standards. read more

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"I appreciate you" is Charles' go to line and it shows. He provided great attention to my project from start to finish. I own apartment buildings and I have used him twice for 2 different apartment remodels. His work and pricing is consistent. He is not the cheapest contractor out there but his work is professional and doesn't need to be redone after a couple of years. He is easy to get a hold of. He actually answers his phone or he calls me right back if I leave a message. He has a lot of experience now and provided me with a lot of good advice throughout the project. His staff is consistent and he doesn't just use a bunch of different workers. There was someone at the jobsite that spoke English everyday so there was no misunderstanding. I appreciate the service that Modern Concepts provided me and suggest you have a consultation with Charles and judge for yourself. I would recommend Modern Concepts Contracting. read more

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You expect quality, efficiency, communication, a partnership. That's what you get when you work with Modern Concepts. Charles and Juan are amazing and excel at all these things. They already came highly regarded from our neighbors whom all used their services so I knew I had a pro with a great reputation. I'd run into Charles on the street and it was all legit, all real, and zero bs. I often get tired of people that overpromise and under deliver. Not with Charles. Everything he committed to, they completed and to a high standard. He treated my home respectfully as did his team. I wholeheartedly trusted them and will work with them 1000x over. read more

A repeat customer. MCC is professional and efficient. Charles is straight forward and provides quality work. I would highly recommend! read more

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Whatever you do, DO NOT call or hire Modern Concepts Contracting!!! If they had zero or negative stars, that would be my rating. I had Charles come to my house to look at water damage to a ceiling. I went out of my way to be at home during the day and re-arranged my schedule to accommodate him. After looking at my house, he said he would have a quote for me later that day or at the very latest the next day. Repairing water damage is a time sensitive issue because of mold and I expressed this to Charles. I never received the quote that Charles promised...not that day or the next day, but NEVER. Charles never returned my phone calls or e-mails. I called and left 5 messages and I never received any sort of response. COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL. OH and one more thing....There was water damage to hard wood flooring and Charles said to hire someone else because 'that isn't our specialty.' These guys claim to be top notch contractors, but cannot handle installation of hard wood floors? Save your time and frustration and hire a company with professional service and where they value their customers. read more

I couldn't wait until they were finished to write this review. We're so happy and impressed with Charles and his team! He's been on top of everything along the way and having a good manager is essential for big projects like this. These guys are fast, friendly and professional, and we can tell the finished product is going to be perfect. We're already talking about the next project that we'd like Charles and his team to come back for. He's made everything so easy on us, and that's really important right now. We got lots of estimates for this and he had the best price as well as the best timeframe for beginning the work and for completion. If you're looking for a great contractor to manage and tackle your project, Charles is your guy! read more

Honesty is what I look for when I do any work on my property. Modern Concepts is run by Charles, an honest contractor who doesn't play the bs game. He's honest, gets the work done, and is a fair price amongst the contractors that I got an estimate for the work that I needed done. Will hire again for further work in future. read more

Second time working with Modern Concepts. Charles and his crew did a great job for the home renovation. Straight forward and honest. Quality work and delivered as promised. Looking forward to working with him again. read more

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I had been dreading doing my kitchen remodel / installation of new flooring because I didn't want to do a contractor search. I had heard some horror stories and kept pushing the work back. Luckily, I didn't end up having to do a search because my friend highly recommended Charles, and we had such a smooth and easy time with the remodel! He's extremely responsive, very helpful and easy to work with, and got our remodel done one day earlier than we had initially discussed! I was highly impressed with the timeliness and quality of work -- our kitchen and floors look amazing. He went above and beyond for us with all the work he did. I highly recommend Charles and his team at Modern Concepts and will definitely use him for all projects in the future! read more

We hired Charles to partially renovate our 15 year old 2 bedroom/3 bath 1592 square foot townhouse condo on the border of downtown. Our budget did not allow a complete renovation, so we wanted to do things that would bring value with the goal of having more much-needed work done in a few years. It was quite a challenge finding a contractor. I asked friends and colleagues about people who did work for them and nobody recommended their own contractor who did their prior large-scale renovations! My neighbor in the complex said that she had a great contractor to recommend. I had received a few quotes from contractors who I did not know so I thought the fact that my neighbor recommended Charles had added value. We received his quote. It was in the same ballpark as the other quotes, but the recommendation was key. Once we started talking more in depth about the quote, he gave invaluable advice. There were ideas I had that would have cost me more money and made him more money that he told me not to waste my money on if I was definitely going to do more work. He also suggested that I buy all of the lighting, bathroom, kitchen fixtures, door handles, cabinet pulls and other materials (except paint and flooring, but he gave me samples to approve) to save time and money. Once I selected all of the materials, he reviewed my pictures of the selections to make sure everything matched. We replaced all carpeting with wood laminate floors, removed bathtub frames/doors (raised 2 shower heads) and had a single glass panel put in each bathroom, painted all doors and the entire unit, changed all of lighting, faucets, shower heads, door handles and cabinet pulls. He also had a great idea for us to remove a row of kitchen cabinets that would make the kitchen and dining room open plan. He also salvaged molding from the demo to make the new open space look like it was always that way. He also educated me about trends of what people are more commonly doing so we didn't spend money on something that would look dated. I have another property where I have had every type of work done. I now know that it is very unlikely that there would not need to be touch ups, possible change orders or having certain things re-done, but what makes the difference is the end result and attitude of the contractor about solving the problems. Charles had a great attitude about challenges that came up along the way. Charles is a man of few words (I tend to be more chatty), but he would sent a text and say we have this previously unknown issue. You can handle A, B or C way. My response was always-- what would you do if it was your home? I trusted him to decide and the end result was great. When it came time for a final walk through, there were some minor things that needed to be put on a punch list, but he cares so much about his work and that of his subs, that he was visibly annoyed that something went unnoticed and/or was not brought to his attention by those workers until the walk through so he could have fixed it before. This showed he cares about each job as though it was his own home! He quickly addressed everything on the list to our complete satisfaction. I highly recommend Charles and his company. He made the job so much less stressful for us. I look forward to working with him again on the next stages of the project. read more

Charles and his team recently did roofing work with my in law's house and we were so pleased! Charles was super friendly and knowledgeable and his team was great as well. You can tell that they go above and beyond for their clients. If you are in need of an honest, hardworking, skilled contractor Modern Concept is the way to go! read more

Charles is a phenomenal contractor - honest caring, professional and takes great pride in his work. We did a total home renovation from ground up and Charles and his crew built our house way beyond our expectations with great quality. Everything was done to perfection and they worked tirelessly, even through the COVID-19 period without interruptions. We would without a doubt recommend Modern Concepts Contracting (Charles and his team) for any work you may have. We are getting many many compliments on the look and quality of our new home. Although we were clients, we feel as if we made a life-long friend in Charles. read more

Charles Yi and his crew at Modern Concepts Contracting did an excellent job on my kitchen. They worked fast and efficient, and they kept the work area very clean. The quality of the work is extraordinary. I highly recommend them for any of your projects. read more

As far as I'm concerned, 5 Stars doesn't even come close to the quality, value, and incredible customer satisfaction I had regarding a recent roofing replacement (roofing of my house, attached porch, and detached garage) completed by Modern Concepts Contracting. From start to finish, Charles Yi and his crew were absolutely stellar! Each night I came home to great progress and work areas that were cleaned to the tee. We were working on a very tight timeline since my roofing job was tied in with the need for a bank re-inspection in order to move forward on refinancing of my home mortgage. Charles understood this and made sure the job progressed within my timing needs, while always ensuring that the work was done perfectly. I couldn't be happier with the finished product. Modern Concepts Contracting will be my go-to contracting company for any and all future home repairs and upgrades. read more

I needed a contractor to help me put my showroom together. I called around and got many quotes, but Charles (owner) was able to come to my showroom and patiently go through everything with me. If there was something that he couldn't do, he was able to recommend somebody that can. That is the honesty that I look for in a contractor. He is my "go to" guy for everything that I need work on for the future. read more

We recently renovated our back house and Charles and his team were absolutely amazing to work with. We were on a strict budget and schedule and Charles was able to keep us on track and get us in on time. I would recommend Charles to anyone looking for a contractor, and will absolutely use him for future work. read more

my fiance left a review for the other, bigger project that modern concepts had completely for us, but i wanted to follow up with ANOTHER stellar one- a few weeks after Charles & co completed our big reno, I had a slew of random things that needed finishing- a backsplash, some plumbing to finish, etc.- a laundry list of things that we had run out of time for. charles could have easily said no, it was a relatively small job, but he had a crew out within the week and they completely it in record time and for a great price. charles and his crew are my heroes. read more

If you need contracting done, Modern Concepts Contracting should be your top choice. Charles and team recently converted my garage into an amazing backhouse that is both immaculate and done at a reasonable price. MCC works very efficiently and is upfront about all costs associated with the project. I would refer MCC to any of my friends or family and look forward to working with them again. I literally have nothing negative to say about my experience with them. read more

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These guys rocked it: reasonable prices, really fast, great customer service. Most important, they know what they're doing and you feel confident letting them into your home. They redid a kitchen floor for me after some subfloor damage and naied it, plus found some structure issues that three other contractors had missed. In the world of the "Flaky LA Contractor," they're a godsend! read more

This company is honest n very loyal to their customers!!! We have used them painting our house and the did great job. I hve referred them to my friends they have used them and feel the same way. Thanks Charlie for such good work. read more

I had a kitchen remodel completed by Modern Concepts Contracting. Charles and his crew did an amazing job. The work consisted of demolition of my exiting kitchen, relocate electrical, plumbing, tile work, and cabinets/counter tops. I am super picky about detail and they met or exceeded my expectations. Any issue, Charles was always available to make sure it was completed to my standard. I plan on having more work completed and would recommend Modern Concepts for any type of new construction or remodel work. read more

I needed a contractor for a leaking roof and came across Modern Concepts. Unlike other contractors, they came right away and gave me a fair estimate. I've had horrible experiences with other contractors in the past, but love working with the owner, Charles. I will definitely use Modern Concept again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! read more

We have had the honor of working with Modern Concepts on a few occasions, their work has always been of the highest standard, Charles who runs it is honest and straight forward and his team are reliable, clean and trustworthy, we have even been away on holiday and had them do the work. Their estimates are always fair and the job is broke down so you know exactly what every thing cost. I would highly recommend Modern Concepts. read more

I'm a relatively new landlord and it was my first time to get my unit move-in ready for the next tenant. I don't know much about construction and repairs. I was apprehensive of contractors and was very worried that I'd be taken advantage of. Charles Yi the owner, changed my perception and thinking. He was responsive, honest, did a very good job and charged a reasonable fee. He was on time from the very first appointment to the day of completion. There were small fixes I requested that were not in the contract and he did them without additional fees. His employees, Juan and Jose were lovely, hard working and honest. Charles and his staff were very professional. I will surely hire him again. read more

I had Modern Concepts do some interior remodeling on my house, including creating a bedroom, and I was very impressed with their work. They did a nice job that looks good, and were very fast and charged a reasonable price. I would definitely use them again for any contracting work I need. read more

I manage a wholesale building (250,000 sq. ft.) in Fashion District, Downtown Los Angeles. Modern Concepts have finished multiple repairs/jobs on my building. Everytime I call Mr. Charles Yi for problems around the building, it's always been taken care of YESTERDAY. His jobs are surprisingly fast, superb quality at the lowest price. His company does not leave any traces behind, unlike other contractors who fails to clean up 100% after their job. I've called for many renovation projects as well, and I didn't have to say a word. He took care of it already, as if he read my mind of what I wanted to be done. All of the jobs and repairs done by Modern Concepts, I've never called him back for problems or not even for touch-ups, his jobs are always done 100%. More than 300 tenants in my building are very satisfied from the jobs done by Modern Concepts. If over 300 people are satisfied, there's no doubt that you should choose Modern Concepts for any kind of jobs from A to Z. read more