"We couldn't be happier with Open Hand Remodeling. It was not an easy task to find the right contractor for our new home on the hills of Eagle Rock. The house was perfect but definitely needed some TLC. Open Hand Remodeling did a great job building our large hardwood deck on the hill. They used Brazilian Hardwood, which is absolutely stunning, their engineers make sure it would be properly built. Couldn't be more pleased. Open Hand also remodeled the interior bathrooms, kitchen and main house hardwood and Porcelain flooring. The craftsmanship and professionalism is 2nd to none. The process was not perfect 100% of the time, but the hiccups were communicated responsibly by the project manager. Overall the project was completed ahead of schedule. We are planning our second floor project next year, and it's inevitable that we are going to use Open Hand again in the future. Thanks so much!!!" read more

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Couple of years ago we purchased a fairly large house on the hill with five bathrooms, reason we got a good deal on the house was because it needed some TLC. I can't express how good it feels to finally have five remodeled bathrooms, all of which were remodeled by this Small boutique Company name Open Hand, which I grew to love during the process of the renovations. Some of the work needed plans and structural support for the reconfiguration of the previous bathroom layout, we were impressed with the systematic daily routine, and with the rotation of handling five bathrooms on one house, without interfering with our lifestyle in the way that was not communicated upfront. Can't wait to use Open Hand for my kitchen remodel next year. Grateful read more

Open Hand Remodeling - General Contractors Near Me - Pasadena, California

I'd like to change my rating from a 1 to a 5 star rating. Their website is up and running. read more

We hired Open Hand Remodeling to do an update on our house. It was really important for us to find a partner in this process. This is our first home and thus was our first home renovation. We consider ourselves pretty hands on and design savvy so we were looking for a company that would allow us to have heavy input but also guide us on the realities of construction. We also wanted a partner who understood the importance of retaining the charm and quality of our untouched 1932 Spanish bungalow. We found all of this in Open Hand and in particular with Smadar, our general contractor. Our remodel included: complete rebuild of kitchen, new bath, refinishing the original hardwood floors, buildout of outdoor kitchen, new fence and additional landscaping. We are so happy with how the house turned out! And the process was all in all really pleasant. Smadar had great communication and we always felt in the loop and up to speed. Being that we are really particular about all the design details, we definitely gave Smadar a bit of a headache I'm sure but she always listened to what we wanted and helped us find a way to make it happen! One of my favorite things about Open Hand is that even once the project was finished, and if I noticed something looked amiss Smadar was quick to address it and fix it. I could see a lot of of construction companies washing their hands of the job once it's completed but that was not at all the case with Open Hand. read more

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This was an absolute five star experience for me. I started with a small room addition idea which grew into almost a full home remodel. I initially met with a few contractors and was so turned off by the experience that I almost gave up. Then I spoke with Open Hand and immediately felt the warmth and honesty. I was nervous never having attempted a home project like this and Danny worked with me every step of the way to feel comfortable and fully understand all of the requirements and options. They turned my good ideas into great ones and exceeded my expectations throughout. I had heard nightmare stories from friends about construction usually taking twice as long as you are told, definitely not the case here. Danny was a straight shooter and we finished right on projected time. I can't say enough about his integrity. Good dude! Now I am back in my home and couldn't be happier. It is stunning. Truly beyond my expectation. You will be lucky if they have time to take your project on. read more

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Spectacular! We hired Open Hand to complete our ADU project and could not be happier. Smadar, our project manager, was a dream. She was onsite daily, very communicative, and flexible when working with our budget. We were apprehensive when starting this project as we had never worked with a construction company before. We wanted to feel secure since the project was large. Smadar was able to gain our trust through her amazing work ethic and pleasant, positive attitude. The project was estimated to be completed in 3-4 months and it was complete in that time frame. Her crew was exceptional (plumbing, electric, framing, paint, tile work, etc.). Every city inspection was passed because the work was high quality and done correctly. We could not be happier and look forward to our next project with Smadar at Open Hand Remodeling Company! read more

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We completely gutted the inside of our 2000 square foot home and we were fortunate to have Smadar and Open Hand Remodeling by our side. Our home was built in 1942 and the previous owners did not do any major updates. We remodeled our kitchen, knocked down some walls, converted a flat roof into a pitched roof, bathrooms, floors...you name it!!! They told us it would take 3 months and IT TOOK 3 MONTHS. We have heard horror stories about broken promises and we were nervous about choosing the right contractor. We interviewed at least 10 contractors. Each encounter seemed like a speed dating interview and it felt so overwhelming. We saw it all! My wife and I felt a good connection with Smadar from the get-go​. We appreciated her attention to detail when she first came to our home. She really listened to us and actually took measurements and notes (unlike most other contractors). Our decision to choose OHR was not based on pricing. We did not want to choose the lowest bidder. On a scale of 1-10, OHR was a 6. They were not the cheapest or the most expensive. Smadar kept us in the loop at all times. Wife and I both work long hours but Smadar would text us pictures of the remodeling progress. We were never left wondering what was going on. She even carved our initials on fresh concrete when we were on vacation. No project gets complete without surprises or issues. Especially a huge project like ours, but Smadar and Danny acted swiftly whenever an issue or problem arose. Thank you Smadar, Danny, and the rest of the OHR crew!!! You made our house into a home. We are very sad that we will no longer receive your daily text messages, emojis, or photo updates. read more

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We found OHR on Yelp, and after meeting several other contractors, we decided to go with OHR because we felt a good connection with Smadar and the quote was reasonable. We had the following work done: living room and foyer addition to the front of the house, install a see-through fireplace, relocate home-garage entrance, legalize existing master suite, and re-roof entire house. Smadar estimated 3 months for the work to be completed, and the work was done in exactly 3 months, even with some weather delays and additional scope. We were most impressed when Smadar had the crew lined up and ready to pour the concrete foundation in immediately after the inspector gave us the green light - just in time for the rain to hit later that evening. We were so sure it was getting delayed until the following week due to the rain! It's so important to have a project manager with good communication, and Smadar was exactly that. Everyone's shocked that our work was completed within the estimated time. OHR is not going to string you along! Having a great project manager and staying on schedule is worth every penny in construction. Overall, we were pleased with the work and would definitely hire OHR and Smadar again for future projects! read more

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We did an extensive remodel with open hand about 18 months ago. The project was managed very well by Moshe and he had top quality people, especially the tiler who was able to install concrete tiles really beautifully. The floor installers were also excellent. We were assertive about ensuring the finished were perfect, especially our fire place. Moshe and his team always worked to meet our requirements even though it meant doing extra coats, polishes, finishes, etc. I have recommended open hand several times on next door. I always tell people that they were not the cheapest contractor we met with, but they were also not the most expensive. We got top quality work far far above the 'flipped' look you see so often in NELA. 18 month on the work has lasted beautifully too and we have had no issues with anything. read more

My experience in dealing with Open Hand was extremely pleasurable and as smooth as possible. Danny guided us through every step of the way. They specialize in larger remodels, but when I needed some basic help, wall-mounting two flat screen TV's, bathroom shelving, as well as some other odds and ends around the house, Danny and his team took care of us. The work speaks for itself, but the customer service and communication Danny provided to us went above and beyond what I have ever witnessed in the contracting services. Like finding a good mechanic or dentist, I will never go anywhere else but here for my home remodel needs. Danny's knowledge, style, and expertise were flawless!!! Thanks Open Hand for making our home a nicer place to live in. I look forward to using them in future remodels. read more

We hired Open Hand Remodeling to convert our garage to a studio space at the recommendation of a friend and we were so glad we did! Smadar was the project manager and an absolute pleasure to work with. It ended being a bigger job than we thought because of structural issues with the garage, but Smadar kept us informed and in the loop every step of the way. We had to do some extensive retrofitting, remove a large tree that was causing structural damage, and level out the entire structure (due to the tree root damage) and Smadar brought in an engineer to asses and make sure everything was done to code. We added a patio door and a window, insulation and a mini split AC unit. The whole crew was great - detail oriented, through, and organized. Smadar was on site and sent us texts at the end of every work day to keep us updated. I honestly expected the remodel to be more stressful (especially in these covid times, where delays are expected) but everything went so smoothly from start to finish. Both Smadar and John at the OHR office were communicative, responsive, and always easy to reach by text or email to answer any questions or address concerns. We couldn't be happier with the final result and I'd be happy to recommend OHR to anyone - looking forward to working with them again the next time we have a project! read more

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I'll start off by saying that my partner and I purchased our home five years ago, very well knowing that it was a MAJOR fixer-upper. Nothing-but-dirt front yard, asphalted backyard, old plumbing, old electrical, and a leaky roof, just to mention a few of the issues we knew of. Over the past five years we've worked with at least three different "contractors," always friends of friends, or referrals of coworkers, that we chose because we were always choosing the lowest priced bid. Then we finally came to meet Essi from Open Hand Remodeling while getting bids for our bathroom remodel. From the beginning, the professionalism demonstrated by Essi was very much appreciated, and his courteous manner in handling all of our issues and questions was absolutely impeccable. It was a breath of fresh air to meet a REAL contractor that stood behind what he said. In the past we had always received bids from other "contractors" that would change constantly throughout the construction process of whatever project they were working on at the time. Essi gave us a firm bid and stuck to it the entire time, working within our budget to achieve the bathroom of our dreams. Although this was not the lowest bid, his extensive knowledge and very evident experience in remodels won us over. We have learned that in this home repair/renovation business, the saying that you get what you pay for is truer than ever. A full bathroom remodel that included demo, framing, extensive tilework, plumbing, electrical, painting and all the perfect finishing touches was done with so much care and detail that both my partner and I were blown away by how easy and painless the entire process was from beginning to end. Essi took care of all the details, kept us in the loop on the progress and informed us of all timelines. They were very careful to work around our home and made sure to tape and seal everything up to keep the dust from flying all over the place, which we were very happy about. The design choices we had previously made were enhanced GREATLY with Essi's recommendations and in the end we got a bathroom that I could literally die in. It's GORGEOUS, functional and absolutely a pleasure to use - which we do every single day. We have already begun other jobs with Essi around the house and will DEFINITELY be recommending him and Open Hand Remodeling to all of our friends and family for their remodeling needs. read more

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We had an incredible experience with Open Hand Remodeling from the first contact to the ahead-of-schedule completion of our home remodeling project. We worked with Project Manger Smadar, who from the get-go, gave us honest, realistic advice and guidance about a complete renovation of the top floor of our duplex. We used Open Hand to completely redo the kitchen, pull down a wall, completely re-do the bathroom and replace all the doors and windows. Every part of the process was on or ahead of schedule, with zero delays, excuses or catastrophes. Where there were unexpected surprises due to the state of the property, Smadar was upfront and clear about the cost implications, and helped us figure out how to make the budget work. Communication was first class throughout with daily updates and check-ins. When small problems arose, they were dealt with quickly and professionally. Smadar's entire crew showed up on time or early, worked hard throughout the day, were fast and precise, and the quality of workmanship was excellent throughout. Smadar and the team at Open Hand were delightful to work with, and come with an extremely high recommendation from us. We'll certainly use them again when we move into phase 2 of our property improvements. read more

We used Open Hand Remodeling for a major remodel on our family home. We updated a 3-bedroom, 2-bath house to a 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath house with a remodeled kitchen, new windows and new pipes throughout, plus a new driveway and patio. We could not recOur experience with Open Hand was excellent. Our project manager, Smadar, was amazing. not only did she handle all aspects of the build, but she also provided guidance on material selections and some design elements. Smadar got to know us as people, and was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We enjoyed all of the crew and were more than comfortable trusting them with our home. On top of all of the above, they also finished our multi-month project ahead of schedule. We could not recommend them more. read more

Wonderful experience with Zaff and his team. We had two rooms demo'd, refloored and painted within in a week. His team was polite, clean and punctual. Very pleased with the result. Zaff was a gentleman and extremely responsive, he did some helpful research and adapted to changes like a champ. Will work with them again. read more

Open Hand Remodeling - General Contractors Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Danny and his team were incredible! We recommend Open Hand 100%. We purchased a hillside house that needed extensive remodeling and repairs. The job included a full kitchen remodel, demolition of an un-permitted upstairs addition, new roof & gutters, new floor and subfloor throughout entire house, conversion of garage into a useable studio / workspace, extensive outdoor decking and stairs, new windows, water heater, electrical panel, various small fixes that arose during the process, and one giant unexpected detour when some demolition uncovered a leaning foundation and deteriorating slab that needed repair. Danny's communication, attention to detail, and creativity were outstanding He kept us informed at every step of the way. And was always available to answer questions and address concerns. We were first time home-buyers and renovators, and needed a little hand-holding at times. His design suggestions were great, too. And he was full of creative solutions for the various issues, big and small, we uncovered with the house during the process. (The previous owner had done 40+ years of mostly shoddy do-it-yourself repairs....so there were a lot of surprises). And most importantly, when the discovery of the foundation damage threw us way over our initial budget and threatened to derail our plans, Danny worked closely with us to figure out a way to make it all work. He went above and beyond in so many ways, big and small. Always striving to make sure that we were 100% satisfied. We quickly drew to trust Danny completely, and recommend him and Open Hand without reservation. read more

The scope of the project was a complete kitchen remodel that included gutting the old kitchen, re-plastering all of the walls, fabrication and installation of new cabinets, counter, sink and floor, hiding exposed pipes, adding & moving gas lines plus electrical for new lights. It cost close to $30,000. When I hired this company, based on positive Yelp reviews and on Angie's List, I had high hopes for a reasonably pleasant experience and professional service during my kitchen remodel. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. "Hassle Free" home remodeling was NOT my experience. Given the dates of other positive reviews they seem to have concentrated their efforts keeping their other clients happy, to the detriment of my project. Since writing a lengthy, negative review on Angie's List the owner of the company contacted me to apologize for their failure to deliver as promised. I appreciate that, but it doesn't change the overall experience. Hopefully my review will serve as a wake-up call for this company to keep a closer eye on quality control. In short, these are my chief complaints: -Poor craftsmanship on par with a cut-rate service instead of the upper-middle range service that I paid for. -Poor communication between the manager (Mike), contractor and workers . -Company's insistence that sub-par, sloppy workmanship was "standard." -Unreliability in terms of workers arriving on time for scheduled deliveries or for a full day of work. -The job took far too long, close to 6 months instead of the promised 3 to 5 weeks. -Contract not fulfilled as promised but as convenient to company. I gave the company 2 stars or a grade of 'D', because in the end the kitchen was pretty much finished (I had to do some finishing and touch-ups myself) and at least I didn't have to take them to court, which is something I started worrying about near the end. read more

I've been wanting to paint my 2.5 bedroom home for about a year before I finally brought myself to do something about it. Lets just say I had a few not so great experiences with people working on my house before. I heard of these guys from a friend of mine. The guys did a very good job and finished my entire house in 5 days (Monday to Friday). I know they did all the painting prep work because I checked every morning and evening on the progress. The project manager helped with the color choices and the crews were on time. It was also nice to see the guys haul away all the trash on a daily basis. I plan to use them again for an exterior paint job on September later on this year. read more

My wife and I recently chose Open Hand Remodeling to help us remodel our home in Westchester. We had heard lots of horror stories about contractors so we talked with several companies, but selected Open Hand because of the wonderful project manager, Moshe. We felt very comfortable with him from the start. He was comfortable with our budget, and had no problem modifying our plan and designs several times when we changed our minds or found something we wanted was too expensive. He was always very open and upfront about price and what we could get done. When construction started in November, Moshe had crews in the house working every single day. They worked tirelessly 6 days a week and finished the project early only a few months later. My family and I stayed in our house during the construction, and Moshe went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and that the work was as unobtrusive as possible. In the end, our house looks fantastic. We are so happy, not only with our new house layout, but also with how easy the whole remodeling process was. We cannot recommend Open Hand enough. read more

Open Hand Remodeling Just gave me a beautiful bathroom, finished right before Mother's Day! We are so thankful that we chose OHR!! After reading reviews on Yelp and Houzz, we decided to call Open Hand Remodeling for estimate. A lot of contractor companies show up late for free estimate, but the OHR owner, Danny, showed up ON TIME and answered every single question we asked right away! Danny measured everything he needed for estimate and told us the approximate price for our guest bathroom remodeling. It was higher than we expected. But with 2 young kids and a busy life, we do need a remodeling company which can answer all the questions on remodeling,solve the problems right away, and do all of the work for us (except choosing the materials. tubs, vanity etc.) so we decided to use OHR. Danny, went through every step with me and informed me the remodeling schedule and deadline for materials on daily base. I could always call or text for his advices (during his working hours) when I was stuck in Home Depot and Tile stores didn't know how to choose. Danny has some wonderful contractors working with him. He has a professional electricity team for electricity, plumbing team for plumbing, cement + painting team and a tile professional, Amilio, who used his magic to make my bathroom sparkling!! I have to just show these photos as evidence. The result even makes our kids so happy! I do recommend that if you want to try OHR, call early!! We are so glad that we did and we will use OHR for the rest of our home remodeling projects for sure :) read more

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I just had some work done by Open Hand Remodeling. My house was built in the 50's and had a water-damaged popcorn ceiling with gaping cracks from various earthquakes over the years, old stained and faded carpet and an original electric panel from the dinosaur days! OHR handled all of those things and more! The end result was good, although there were definitely a few hiccups along the way! I chose OHR because the reviews were good and John was very pleasant on the phone. My appointment got cancelled twice because the lady that was scheduled to come got sick and then busy. Instead of her, they sent Zaff. He was very pleasant and helpful during the entire renovation...which allowed me to give OHR 5 stars instead of 1 star! Unfortunately, the first crew that came to plaster and paint did not do a good job. They threw my chandelier away without asking me, thinking I didn't want it since they were installing recessed lights, did a pitiful job of covering my furniture, messed up my bathroom sink and left their trash overnight for the wild animals to tear open... Also my contract said that they were going to install all new drywall on the ceiling, but they didn't. Instead, Zaff chose the more labor intensive slip coat resulting in a ceiling that was not smooth and a paint job that was sloppy. I was very upset and Zaff was horrified by the work that was not up to his (or my) standard! He quickly reprimanded his entire crew, replaced some of them with more competent workers, assured me that they would get the job done well, and agreed to take $300 off the bill because of the chandelier. The new crew fixed the sloppy job, cleaned up nicely and left me with a beautifully renovated living room and dining room. Now my electric panel is updated and I am able to run two appliances (or more) at the same time instead of blowing fuses every time I make a piece of toast while drying my clothes! The ceiling is nicely smooth with recessed lights and dimmer switches...my new carpet is wonderful...the walls are all freshly painted...and Zaff even had the crew install all new grounded outlets in the renovated area to replace my two prong outlets from the dark ages! A bonus that wasn't in the contract! Overall, I am happy to recommend this company, even though things went wrong along the way. The end result is beautiful, and Zaff really went the extra mile to see that everything turned out well in the end! read more

Great contractor, great quality work and great energy all around. What a great company to work with!!! Very happy. Give Danny a call today!

THESE GUYS ARE GREAT! We needed help with renovating our garage into a home office. I called and David came over the next day to give an estimate. I got 3 different estimates but Open Hand had the lowest price, and was very clear on exactly what I would be getting. No hidden costs. The workers showed up on time and were always professional. We needed to have a window installed and the whole place framed, insulated, drywalled and painted. The garage is old and uneven. They were able to skim coat and sand the finished drywall so well, that you would never know how uneven the structure was behind the ceiling. They finished on time and even removed all the debris and garbage. We couldn't be happier with the finished product. I would use Open Hand Remodeling again and again. read more

Finding a reliable contractor is hell. Open Hand Remodeling was heaven! Usually one to supervise all my own projects, I relinquished responsibilities to Open Hand. And thank goodness it all worked out just fine. My mother and I are 100% satisfied with the final results to our house exterior. Neighbors from other streets even stop by to comment on our upgrades!!!! read more

My husband found Open Hand Remodeling on Yelp and called them to come give an estimate for a part of a wall that we needed rebuilt after we had some mold remidation work done. They came out that day and gave a thorough and competitive estimate. After getting estimates from several other companies we decided to go wtih Open Hand. They completed the job in one day even staying late to make sure that they matched the texture on the new part of the wall to the exisiting wall. Daniel was thorough and very easy to work with. Overall we were very satisfied with the work they did and would gladly call them in the future for other remodeling needs. read more

What a terrific experience. Daniel came out right away, gave us a very decent quote and the work was finished shortly after the start date. His workers showed up on time and kept us up to date on their progress. In addition, we were able to talk to Daniel at any time and he stopped by several times to check on the status. They were very busy with work that was not as small a job as ours which entailed rebuilding our back deck and screening it in. They suggest ways for us to save money on materials and we were very happy with the finished product. We would not hesitate to use them again. read more

Hi ! I had an amazing transformation performed on my tiny bathroom. Danny and his team are professional, clean, and on time. They installed custom tile that I also had laid over the new tub to make a shelf for that book, wine and candle when taking a bath. Every appliance was new and needed to be installed. When the toilet seat was accidentally scratched by a tool - it was replaced immediately! They finished the job on time even though I kept adding little extra details here and there. Danny is very respectful and responsible. I always felt safe leaving his team in the house when I wasn't around - that is very important to me. I highly recommend Open Hand Remodeling Co. read more

Tried reaching out apparently they are no longer taking clients. Seemed like nice people after chatting for a little bit.

I was hired by a tech company to open and run a lofts space, where we could house employees and interviewees while they were in town. The building our loft is in suggested a contractor and we were planning to use them, but after getting the final quote it was clear we needed to look at other options. I booked meetings with two other companies, one of them was Open Hand Remodeling. Essi came by to look at the space, meet me and learn about the project. He was friendly, professional and enthusiastic about our build. When we got the quote back we were able to stay within budget and still keep everything we wanted. The other company I interviewed was less expensive, but Essi seemed like a better fit. Essi provided a team of carpenters, electricians, drywallers and painters that were all very professional and talented. He managed everything, so that didn't have to and the whole process was pretty hassle free. In the end our remodel was done on time we got exactly what we wanted. When bumps came along the way Essi dealt with them in a professional and timely manner and we communicated throughout the process. I would definitely suggest Open Hand Remodeling to anyone doing a big or small remodeling job and I will call Essi next time I need a contractor, whether at work or in my own home. read more

Spoke with Danny about the project - he was knowledgeable, helpful and a straight shooter! Definitely someone you should consider on a big project where trust is paramount. read more

Three years ago I hired Open Hand Remodeling for a small bathroom remodel. I was impressed with the quality of work and excellent price. I hired Danny again in July 2014 for a major kitchen, hallway, and laundry room remodel. Danny has excellent craftsmen for tile setting, painting, granite installation, and custom cabinets. The work is absolutely beautiful and it only took 5 weeks as he promised. I will certainly recommend Open Hand Remodeling to my friends and family in search of a quality contractor. read more

Yes. 5 stars. As good as it gets. We decided to do a kitchen remodel in our craftsman and had Danny come over to make a bid. We really liked his ideas and vision for the project and equally important, he was a real pleasure to work with from day one. He was extremely polite, always professional and took his time to make sure that we get what we want. The workers who he brought in share the same outstanding work ethic. Danny made - what seemed a daunting endeavor in the beginning - a very straightforward and painless process. After demolition, we discovered some unforeseen problems and he helped us navigate through that situation with ease. The project still finished within the original time frame. Looking at our new kitchen now, it is an absolute joy to be in! We admire the skill and attention to detail and we have no doubts that choosing Open Hand Remodeling was the best decision we could have made. read more

Open Hand Remodeling - General Contractors Near Me - Pasadena, California

Worked with Danny to replace our AC/heating, which was fast and efficient. Open Hand also did our blueprints for our home addition which was as fast and painless as doing an addition in a historic neighborhood in Pasadena can be. Danny is warm, hard working, and very personable and I'd highly recommend Open Hand Remodeling. Thanks Danny!! read more

Contacted them for inquiry about remodeling our home. Though they were not taking on additional project at the time of my inquiry (last year), I greatly appreciated the quick and honest response. Thank you! read more

Open Hand Remodeling just finished building a brand new custom house for us in Los Feliz. We gutted our old spanish bungalow and built a 2 level modern/spanish house. An endeavor that seemed extremely daunting at first, turned truly joyous In the hands of Danny and his crew. There really aren't enough superlatives to describe the quality of work and level of customer service these guys provide. In preparation for our project, before even having plans, we met with 4 contractors. We liked Open Hand's model of Design-Build, thinking (rightfully) that a one-stop-shop operation would make things easier. Danny's estimate didn't come up the cheapest nor the most expensive. At the end of the day we just felt comfortable with him and decided to give him the job. From the get go, Danny and his architect were extremely accommodating. Both me and my wife are working long hours and raising two young children, what doesn't leave us much time for anything else. OHR team worked with our schedule and never pressured us to make decisions before we were ready. Once the City approved our plans we started construction. Again, all our fears and assumptions about unreachable/flaky contractors went out the window. Danny was on the job site every day and constantly gave us updates in person and/or by phone. Needless to say, on a big project like this, not everything went always smoothly. We encountered some major challenges due to complex engineering issues and a very demanding inspector. Here too, Danny always provided full disclosure of everything that's happening and came up with the most cost effective solutions to move forward. His entire crew, starting with the demo people and ending with painters and finishers is extremely professional, kind and considerate. In every step of the way, these guys' passion for what they do is showing loud and clear. For anyone who's considering remodeling or construction of any sort, I can't recommend Open Hand Remodeling enough. read more

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Open Hand just remodeled a shower for us. They did an excellent job and I would use their services again. 9/29/2009 read more

Danny is so good! He and his crew were hard working, respectful and clean. Gutted our 3/4 bath and added a tub to make it a full bath. Worked with us on design and functionality. Very personable and available for communication. Finished the job sooner than expected and it looks great! Would recommend him to anyone and will use him again in the future! read more

For years, I tolerated living in a low rent apartment that had a bathroom which resembled a child's nursery: light pink tiles on the floor and walls with baby blue bathtub and sink. But after a while, despite the cheap rent, it really started to bother me. It was especially embarassing when guests came over. Gunky grout, questionable electrical outlet, no cabinet underneath the sink, so the hairdryer and additional rolls of toilet paper were stored on the floor, which was not ideal when the cheap plumbing backed up and flooded on a fairly regular basis. When I went on a vacation, I asked some friends to fix the bathroom up, but the landlord quickly put a stop to that (right after they finished the "demo" part of the job) since they didn't have a contractor's license. When I returned from vacation, I had a naked bathroom: four walls and some pipes but no shower or sink. Yelp to the rescue. I called Danny and he came over the very next day - which happened to be a holiday, and gave me an estimate. My only complaint is that he and his crew were too good, their work was too thorough! All I wanted was a pretty bathroom, but I got a floor that was level, a ceiling that didn't have a mystery bulge anymore, walls that were smooth and straight. The stud boards underneath the walls which were rotten got replaced. The electrical outlet was moved to a safer location and no longer looks like it was hand assembled by Thomas Edison. I have a cool "shampoo niche" built into a shower wall instead of that grungy wire contraption that hangs around the shower head, or that icky old fashioned soap dish that constantly collects mold. I have cabinet storage space underneath the sink. And best of all, everything is white and looks clean. Danny helped me understand what kind of things HAD to be done and what kind of things were probably okay to leave as they were. For instance, I still have the same blue bathtub, but he patiently explained the different options such as re-glazing a tub or replacing it. And once he realized that my budget couldn't afford either of those options, he helped make design decisions that allowed the tub to remain (and save about $500 - it is afterall an apartment, not my own home). The best part was when I asked him how long it would take, he joked, "about seven months!" So he has a great sense of humor too! He was thoughtful and polite as well. He worked hard to make sure the shower was done first so I wouldn't have to keep intruding upon the neighbors. He could have taken complete advantage of my desperate situation, but he didn't. The job was finished on schedule (actually, one day earlier than promised). Now my bathroom looks like it was meant to be used by grown ups. And even though it's just an apartment, I will likely be calling Danny again to get rid of the same disgusting pink tile that is in my kitchen. Warning: once you call Open Hand Remodeling for one part of your residence, you'll probably start thinking about all the other areas in your home that also need Danny's magic touch! read more

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Called Open Hand Remodeling for a quote on complete plumbing reinstall & patio paving project. Our past contractor had done a terrible job on installing our bathroom plumbing and we were on the lookout for a professional and trustworthy company. OHR is exactly that. From the very beginning, I called and spoke with John I felt like I was in very good hands. He sent his project manager, Smadar, to give us a quote and we were further impressed. Smadar is a top-notch professional - very organized, a great communicator and she seems to really care about delivering the highest quality work while also being conscious of our budget. All in all, OHR did a tremendous job from start to finish, taking care of all the details and even finishing ahead of schedule. Cannot recommend enough! read more

We just finished a complete remodel of our kitchen with Open Hand and they were extraordinary. The remodel included taking down walls and reorganizing placement of major appliances, so it was extensive. We worked with Smadar, who was professional and personable. She gave us an estimate of two months -- which seemed fast -- and they were finished even sooner. There was no lag in the work, with someone at our house almost every day, including some Saturdays. The attention to detail was impressive: plumbing, electrical, floors, cabinets, measurements, paint. Everything was thought of and attended to, and in the rare moments when it wasn't, they adjusted and amended. Smadar was watchful of our budget as well. When we went over, it was our choice to opt for an extra service or higher end product than originally planned for. We had a design to use as inspiration, and Smadar had ideas to contribute along the way. My favorite suggestion came from their floor guy (who is exceptional). I have a bad back, and he suggested putting in what is essentially a sprung floor: cork underneath wood. For the first time in years my back doesn't hurt when I'm cooking. I recommend them highly and wouldn't use anyone else. And Smadar makes you rethink all cliches of contractors being difficult to work with. She's fantastic. read more