We purchased a house earlier this year, and the inspection was arranged by our realtor…read more On the day of, the inspector seemed friendly and efficient, but he also seemed more concerned about getting through his checklist as quickly as possible than performing a thorough inspection. For example, when I asked him whether the foundation had been seismically retrofitted with anchor bolts, he said there wasn't easy enough access in the crawlspace to be able to tell. And in the report he just assumed, "Anchor Bolts: None - typical for homes built prior to 1935." First, our house was built in 1938. Second, it's been renovated extensively, so it's not unreasonable to think the foundation might be retrofitted. And third, isn't it your job to confirm this? A couple months later, we got an unusually heavy week of rain, and we noticed a couple leaks coming through the ceiling--every homeowner's nightmare. We called a handful of contractors to take a look, and they all immediately identified cracks on the inside corners of the roof where it was missing flashing. We filed a claim with Elite Inspection, and initially they argued that the inspection could not attest to the maintenance of the roof. Fair, but this had nothing to do with the maintenance; it was a case of improper installation, something that every contractor noticed immediately. Finally they agreed to send their own contractor (who identified the same issue). They provided a quote to have the flashing installed, which we were OK with. But when when we asked to just have the amount reimbursed to us, so that we could choose a contractor we liked, Elite Inspection refused. Instead, they told us that we had to go with the contractor that they chose, even though other people had bad experiences with them based on the reviews we read. If it's the same amount, it's bewildering why Elite Inspection couldn't give us the reimbursement. Maybe they have a special arrangement with that specific contractor, which would be disconcerting. Shortly after, they sent us another message saying that they would actually only refund the inspection fee--as a "gesture of goodwill," but only if we signed an indemnification agreement (which we decided not to). All of this points to hasty work and questionable business practices. On the surface, they seem like an efficient and professional company--they have nice uniforms, professional business cards, and a flashy-looking report. But their inspection is only cursory and fails to identify any issues of which you should actually be aware. I wouldn't trust them again, especially with something as important as this.

Highly recommend not using Elite Group…read more They did a very high level inspection and missed many things. As a result, we fortunately had another inspection company come and do a more thorough report. The biggest issue is that when I tried calling to resolve this with Elite Group they kept sending me to a call center and saying they'd call me back but never did. I was not able to get ahold of anyone after many calls and emails.

Tomax Construction & Development was wonderful to work with from start to finish. Tom was always…read moreresponsive, professional, and quick to answer any questions. He took the time to address issues that came up along the way, especially those related to the age and condition of my older property, and always offered thoughtful, practical solutions. I hired Tomax to waterproof my rooftop patio and build a floating composite deck. Tom's recommendation for the deck turned out to be the perfect solution. The pricing was fair, the workmanship was excellent, and the finished project looks fantastic. I highly recommend Tomax Construction & Development to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and honest contractor.

There's a few things I look for when picking a contractor to entrust my house to: is the quality…read moreof their workmanship good? Do they show up on time? Do they stick to the price they initially quoted. In each case the answer for Tomax Construction is a resounding yes. I hired them to complete a number of repairs after a tree fell on my house. Thus far the drywall and wood trim has been finished and the quality of the workmanship was excellent. It was also completed for precisely the price I was initially quoted, even though some extra wrinkles were discovered during the process. I'll also say that Tom goes above and beyond to make his customers feel comfortable. It's very clear that he treats every customer relationship as unique and will customize his approach to your specific needs. If you want a true collaborator rather than a one-size-fits all approach, I definitely recommend Tomax Construction

I highly recommend JP General Builders. They did an exceptional job building our ADU in Burbank…read more Through the tough permit process with the city, Jesus Pena and his amazing staff helped move the process along, from beginning to end. Cesar, our project manager was terrific, along with Enrique, Emilio and the entire team. They made sure the highest quality of work was completed and on time. Cesar recommend the a change to our plans and drawings, calling for even higher ceilings, throughout the house. The end project turned out phenomenal !! The entire team was very professional, clean, on time and just amazing to work with. I will be using JP General Builders in our next project.

We hired JP Contractors to start the process to rebuild our house after a fire, he took four weeks…read moreto come to give the estimate, and we started with the plans. After several months of waiting for the city to approve the plans, and after we paid, the plans are WRONG and INCOMPLETE! He charged $8,000 for the plans and did not let his architect talk to us at all. During the process, Cathleen was rude and unprofessional, at one point, when I called to ask for an update, she said she was busy and calling her did not speed up the process, I said I needed updates, and she got flustered and yelled at me "this is how we do things!". I told her not to raise her voice, she told me "You need to relax." I asked to speak to Jesus and she said he was very busy and she was the person to talk to. Now we have to spend more money to re-do the plans and have wasted many months with this company. Cathleen told me she was doing us a "favor" by working with us, I should have fired them on the spot, I told her it is not a favor if you are getting paid for it. The owner is non-responsive to his rude employees, feels he can do the work when he has time, and then the work is WRONG. Incompetency at its best. After many months, and payment on wrong plans, Cathleen sent us an email stating they were very busy and could not do the work for us..... as if we would even consider continuing to work with them. They are unprofessional and shady, he wanted to charge $30,000 for asbestos work that an asbestos specialist charged $20,000 for. This is the worst experience we have had with contractors and we have had a lot of work done over the years. Cathleen yells at people and thinks it is ok because in her mind she is doing us a favor rather than the other way around. Finally, when the plans were finally approved by the city, Cathleen sent us an email telling us we had to pick them up ourselves - breaking their contract. Do not bother with this company, they are unresponsive, rude, and unprofessional, especially Cathleen.

Working with Lungu Construction Group was such a seamless process. From day one, we were kept in…read morethe loop regarding the plans to create our dream backyard. Daniel got ideas during our initial walkthrough. From there, his team went to work quickly and efficiently. All hands were on deck, from installing our new vinyl fence to finishing our turf, creating a new window, and more. We were able to create more usable and visible space by demolishing our preexisting platform patio. Daniel and Andrey were present throughout the entire process to make sure everything was running smoothly, even on weekends. Our experience exceeded our expectations. We are so appreciative of working with such a caring and hardworking team. We felt so taken care of by Lungu Construction Group. We highly recommend them for any of your future construction needs. They can truly bring your vision to life, just like they did with ours!

Daniel and his team are great. Solved all the problems and kept it moving. Looks greatread more

I cannot say enough good things about Richard, but I will try - I would describe his service as…read morevery thorough, professional, honest, fast (not the inspection, but the report) and great value. I am not a realtor. Our agent recommended we use him for our inspection on an old home. He was easy to schedule an appointment with, punctual, and sooo thorough with his inspection. At the end of his inspection, the full detailed report with photos and videos was ready - DONE ON SITE. No waiting a day or two and he went over the report and explained what he found. He also went back to the areas to show us and explain his findings more. His report is easy to understand and had so many photos as evidence of his findings and a video too! We left feeling very confident with his inspection and happy we hired him. We highly recommend him to everyone looking for a home inspection!

I am a realtor and only want the best for my clients. I feel as if I got just that when we chose…read morenext level home inspection for my clients new purchase. Richard was fast but very detailed and was not dramatic while reviewing his home findings. He was extremely professional and punctual. What helped most was his knowledge of the area and connections to help my clients find what they needed. I will absolutely be using Next level home inspection again.

Our experience with BG construction was very good. We live in Burbank and here the permit and…read moreinspection process is quite grueling. BG construction persevered with us through all the obstacles and turned our 1940s ranch style home into my dream house. The quality of the work was very good, they were clear in their communication and were responsive. I would definitely engage with them on another project if the need arises.

We hired BG Construction and Remodeling to design and build our ADU, and we couldn't be happier!…read more Their team was professional, communicative and incredibly skilled. They stayed on schedule (sometimes too fast for me to even write a check!) and a delivered high-quality finished product that exceeded our expectations. Every project is going to run into some unexpected challenges, but BG was patient and worked closely with us every step of the way. We were very fortunate to find honest, hardworking and reliable general contractors in BG. A million thanks to Joseph, Johnny and the entire team at BG Construction.

I have a condo that needed a major renovation. I did not know who to turn to, but luckily a friend…read morereferred me to Mr. Bonilla. I gave him a call, scheduled an appointment, and surprisingly unlike other contractors, he showed up at the designated time. We did a walk through, my wife and I explained that we wanted new flooring, a total remodel of a bathroom, painting, and new lighting installed. He gave us a great price, and the condo was quickly and efficiently completed. We were able to rent it out quickly thanks to the outstanding work. Mr. Bonilla has a great team, everyone is responsive, no upselling, simple, direct and to the point, but most importantly his prices are reasonable. I have found my contractor for all my properties. I highly recommend Mr. Bonilla for any of your construction needs.

E B Contractors is my go-to partner whenever my clients need any type of work done. Their team is…read moreexceptionally reliable, offers competitive pricing, and consistently delivers results that exceed expectations. They take the time to ensure everyone is aligned throughout the project and confirm that everything meets satisfaction before completion. I wholeheartedly recommend E B Contractors to anyone seeking true professionalism and quality workmanship.

We hired MR Design and Build for a full house remodel and a new addition that included a kitchen,…read moremaster bedroom, and master bathroom. Jose was great to work with, he walked us through the entire process from design to plan submittals and permits. He was professional, responsive, and kept things on track. His crew was reliable, showed up on time every morning, and made sure to clean up before leaving each day. The quality of work was excellent, and we're so happy with how the remodel and addition turned out. Highly recommend Jose and the MR Design and Build team.

​M.R. Design & Build did an excellent job building our one-bedroom attached ADU. They were…read moreconsistent and reliable from start to finish. They communicated easily and responded quickly when we had questions. I would gladly hire them again for future projects. Jose and Ed are trustworthy guys. Lesly, our project manager, was also a pleasure to work with. Overall, working with M.R. was a very positive experience.