Mike and his crew care about the work they do. We had some water damage from Hilary, and they re-graded some of our property, put in better French drains, removed/replaced several inches of bottom drywall in our front room, and replaced the baseboards. He spotted a previous issue we had in one of our walls during the repair that would have been overlooked. Any issues we had, Mike was on it to make sure things were done right, and that we were satisfied with the work. We hope to hire him again. read more

Buyer beware. On March 11 of this year, I approved them to do a job at my house for a total cost of $11,070 - the amount they quoted me - and the job was to commence on May 17. Fast forward to May 4, I get an email saying that it is actually going to cost me $16,350. The job is supposed to start less than two weeks from now and they are trying to charge me an extra $5,280 at the last possible moment, which is an additional 50% of what the entire job was originally supposed to cost. To make matters worse, I am a rental property owner and I had specifically blocked out this week for the work to be done. Now my next window for having the work done is August as there is no way I can find another contractor to start on May 17 with such little notice. Plus I have taken a big hit to my rental revenue as the house will probably be sitting vacant for the week they were supposed to be there. I can't help but feel this was a big bait and switch to try to get more money out of me, knowing I was stuck with this short window of time to have the job done, and I had no other alternatives. Nonetheless, on principle I told them to cancel the job as I think this is a terribly unethical way to conduct business. read more

Mike and his team are professional, honest and reliable. He went out of his way to help with our home renovation project in a gentle way. We had never done any home improvements and he had the expertise to patiently walk us through our options and guide us in a great direction. I would recommend he and his team whole heartedly to anyone looking for help with general construction. I can not say anything better about his team. SUCH A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND A GREAT JOB. read more

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Mike and his team really got us out of a bind. In August we had a huge tree fall on our roof. Major damage to trusses and roof tile. We contacted several contractors and estimates were all over the place. We were also trying to have our insurance adjuster help (story for another day). Anyways, Mike was the 4th contractor to give us an estimate. He was SO personable and had knowledge on the insurance procedures, city permit process and even matched the 42-year-old tile perfectly. HONEST, COMPETITIVE & ACCOMMODATING. I would and will highly recommend Mike and his team for any/all general construction, remodeling or repairs. read more

Mike and his team did an excellent job on my Palm Springs home. I've attached before and after photos of the kitchen and bathroom. In the kitchen, they installed the countertops, refaced the cabinets and installed new backsplash and open shelves. In the bathroom, they completely rebuilt the shower and tiled it with beautiful marble tile. The pictures don't do it justice! It looks better than I could have imagined. They were very responsive and promptly answered my questions. I would definitely use them again if I have any more projects! A++ read more

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We used Better Built for multi phase renovation work to our condo in Palm Springs 2010-2013. While there were some glitches along the way, most problems were resolved to our satisfaction and the final results were great ! Bids, project management, work quality, timeliness and communication were all top notch. I recently received a letter from Mike offering to "inspect past work". He stopped by and created a punch list of minor repairs for follow up - a great customer service bonus. Better Built is a solid Palm Springs contractor ! read more

We have utilized the services of Mike's several times in the past and most recently with MYGC in our current home. Several years ago Mike and his team did an extensive remodel of our single family home including exterior work, floors, bathrooms, and kitchen remodel and all turned out great. They then remodeled our current townhome remodeling the kitchen and floors and again great results. Most recently they assisted with repairs from the current rains and their team was again outstanding. The crew was always on time and very curteous and respectful that this was our home and not a construction project. They were quick and efficient and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. Great to see Mike and his team continue to provide outstanding service over such an impressive period of time! Jeff G./Frank P. read more

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We had purchased our mid century butterfly Alexander home in Palm Springs about twelve years ago Previous owners had put on a Santa Fe facade as you can see in the first picture We were known by the neighbors as the el Torito house We finally were ready to restore it back to it's mid century glory but struggled to find a contractor who could take on the job with a good understanding of mid century homes Luckily we found Mike This was no easy undertaking Working with the city and all the inspections in bringing the house back was incredibly complicated Mike has been doing this a while and has a team of architects, engineers and designers so he was able to handle the whole process with the city I'm not saying it was easy but at the end of the day - Mike is a good guy who stands behind the work he does. We still can't believe how amazing the house looks It's kind of shocking read more

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Ron and I had MYGC do a complete remodel of our 1984 duplex home. This required substantial floor and design changes to our kitchen, dining room, master bedroom, master bathroom and master closet with minor changes to our guest bathroom and closet. Mike and his team delivered an excellent job of product, knowledge and understanding vendors and a wonderful team to oversee this project - particularly Brenda H. and Mike Y. All work was done, while we lived in Atlanta. We communicated often via telephone, text, email and on occasion in person. Complete satisfaction was their underlining statement and Mike and his team lived up to the expectation. read more

We hired Mike and his crew to build our house. We've been so happy with the work they've done. One of the biggest things that drew us to him is the fact that his company is 1 stop shop from the architect to the finishers. read more

We're very pleased with the service that we received from this contractor. We had a water leak that necessitated the removal and replacement of a tiled shower floor as well as the restoration of two polished concrete bedroom floors, drywall demolition and repair, plumbing work and interior painting. The work was completed in October 2019. It is now January 2020 and we have experienced no difficulties or problems with the work that was done. We found this company's staff to be efficient, knowledgeable, polite, tidy and punctual. We highly recommend their services. read more

We recently used Better Built to remodel our Midcentury Meiselman home in Palm Springs after interviewing several contractors in the area. Like so many similar houses, while in sound condition, ours needed both significant updating and to completely replace the old galvanized plumbing. And as with any project, we had a limited budget. Mike Yakovich ("Big Mike") and the team at BB really understood the all our needs and wants and how to help us bring our vision to life. Something that Better Built brought to the table that few others did was the Design/Built concept. They understood our desire to modernize without losing the original feel of the home we had. Then, since they were completely familiar with how the design had been generated, there were no surprises (added expenses for missed/forgotten items) during the project. With all projects like this going through the closeout punch list is a long process of calling the various trades back to adjust or touch up things. Doug, our construction manager, has kept in good communication with us throughout the project and especially so at the end to make sure everything is right. Needless to say we are delighted with the house the Better Built has helped us create through this remodel. read more

I worked with MYGC on a major renovation and expansion of a mid-century home in Palm Springs. It was a complex project that entailed both preservation of key architectural elements as well as creating a seamless connection between the existing home and a new casita. I chose MYGC because I knew the project would require both design and construction expertise and they delivered. Everyone who sees the house loves it and MYGC deserves substantial credit for the fabulous outcome. read more

I unexpectedly came into an inheritance and could hire whoever I wanted to do whatever I wanted. I don't mind paying, BUT I want what I want when I want it and I want the best! I just moved in and can say that I would not hire anyone else to do anything differently. How many people can say that about their contractor?? Here is the summary- the project was completed under budget (I feel he undercharged), in what has to be record time (total remodel in 3 months), and every inch of the work- from studs to ceilings, tiles to turf has exceeded my expectations (and trust me when I tell you that I am SUPER fussy). I am just so completely happy, and utterly grateful! Thanks Big Mike!! read more

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I called MY GENERAL CONTRUCTION yesterday and they refer me to Carlos.Carlos asked me to text message my address and he will come to check my home supposedly today sept 11 2019 at 9am.Carlos is NO SHOW! read more

Mike and his team did a great job with the Design and Build of our new home in Los Angeles! Very pleased with the final product of his teams work. Thanks MY Construction. read more

I agree with the advice of Ej. A below - "plan to be there babysitting everyday" if you hire these folks. "These are not bad guys just not top notch!". Actually far from top notch! I also add by advising any potential customer to document, document, document! Verify everythin including validity of Contrators' Licenses for its staff and its subcontrators. The real problem with this company is their inability to provide any project management layer that serves to communicate status, schedule and activities effectively. The owner maintains a preference for verbal, undocumented agreements. Take your time. While this is not an issue on a $2,000 job or repair, it is on remodels north of $50,000. We found ourselves involved in every aspect of project management to ensure that the project was finished relatively on budget (within 10%) and on time. Staff turnover on the project was high. Disorganization was inevitable. For example, City permits were only obtained after the City inspector sealed the site to prompt compliance. The required effort to help manage was a challenge and represents a big gap in expectations. There are other providers in the immediate area. I would have given Better Built a 3-star rating for simply completing the job, had it not been for the benefit of insight into post mortem quality and their inability to meet warranty commitments. The company draaaags its feet when acknowledging requests, engages in a lot of verbal fast talking; it provides no clear point of contact to help address concerns. We resorted to FedEx communications to ensure timely tracking of requests. We eventually opted to cut our losses and hire alternate contractors for the warranty repairs. The new experts were quick to point out poor quality in Better Built's workmanship. We would not have known it ourselves. Their lack of performance was perhaps a blessing in disguise. Staff turnover remains high. Anthony is no longer with the company and that is undoubtedly a huge loss for Better Built. The company used his Contractors License for its activities during our remodel. Management will serve itself well if it meets its customers commitments, operates with transparency and supports its staff in meeting commitments. Surely they know customer referrals are best. The question to contemplate is whether you have the bandwidth and patience to babysit. read more

I recently used Better Built to renovate the master bath suite of a dated contemporary home. The existing bath had odd angles, was poorly laid out and beyond dated. It had to be taken down to the studs and undergo a complete redesign. Their expertise proved invaluable in working through each design and implementation challenge. Being able to pick most of the materials right out of their showroom or through their suppliers was super convenient and helpful. The results are absolutely stunning! Thank you Rio and staff for all your help! I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. read more

We used Better Built 4 years ago to remodel our place when we first moved in. We wanted a reputable, accountable contractor since we did not live locally and that is what we found with Mike and Angel. They did the majority of our work and we were thrilled with their quality and the outcome so when we decided to remodel our bathrooms a few months ago we naturally wanted to work with them again as we knew what results we would be get. We were looking forward to working with Angel again, so when she told us there would be a project manager assigned to us we were a little disappointed. Boy, were we wrong. All I can say is that if anyone decides to work with Better Built you MUST request project manager Susanne Reyes. She's not only an absolute HOOT, but she knows her stuff! Her attention to detail is incredible, she anticipates every obstacle and already has a solution and her communication was stellar. Since we did not live locally we received photos every step of the way and if there was any issue at all she called to clarify immediately. When our project was complete we tried to find something else to do just to keep Susanne around as the thought of not hearing from her every day was just too sad. Though they may not be the cheapest contractor you will find in the valley, just remember that you absolutely get what you pay for. If you want substandard work with someone you may not ever see again once your project is near completion, do not use Better Built as they are true pros. Do your research and get several quotes, you will find that their prices are more than fair for the quality and attention your job, no matter how big or small, receives. Although we have nothing left to remodel at this point, we look forward to something breaking, being damaged or need replacing just to be able to work with this group again. Bryan K. and Mike Z. read more

Mike built my home in the Mesa eight years ago. He turned it from a dark mountain house to a modern wall of glass. Still holding up well! Mike's energy, attitude and attention to detail earns him my five star rating. Great to work with and seamless with my architect. read more

Mike Yakovich, his wife Angel and I worked together on a project on El Paseo. As a designer, I appreciated their collaboration throughout the entire project. Teamwork and communication are a must for a successful project. I look forward to working together again!! read more

We hired Better Built to do some remodel work on our rental house in DHS last year and they did a remarkable and cost effective job for us. Angel answered all our questions promptly and even ordered materials I found myself online. What contractor is happy to do that? Highly recommend them! read more

Waste of time. Had an entire house remodel I was shopping for. Had these guys come out and bid on it. The owner discussed scope with us and his assistant ultimately sent us a quote...that had none of the detail I had included in the list of services that I needed, which I had provided to them. The person who sent the bid promised to send revisions which included the detail. Sufficed to say this dragged on for weeks with sporadic emails that never had a proper bid which included the scope of work I asked for and they finally just stopped responding. And you know if we had gone with them, that every single thing not listed would have been "out of scope"--this is not my first rodeo with a remodel, I know how this works. This was not a small project--it was a gut. Anyway, don't be fooled because they have a nice storefront downtown. They seem to be just another flakey desert contractor. We obviously used someone else. read more

We recently used Better Built (BB) for a facelift on our master bathroom. (We also used Better Built for two patio projects, and for all the tile purchases for our full-house remodel.) We met Rio Bininger in mid-2012 when we were shopping for tile. I love working with Rio and it's he who's made BB my tile-buying source. Rio has such a great design eye, always helping me choose the perfect thing. On this latest project with the master bath, we also had the opportunity to work with Charles Sanders, the project manager on the job. I simply can't say enough complimentary things about Charles. Without him, I know positively that the job wouldn't have been successful. He checked in a couple of times every day to make sure things were started off properly and ended the day that way. He also did many of the finishing touches himself, meticulously. He's a stickler for details and perfection. I highly recommend BB to anyone who's doing a small or large remodeling job. read more