John and his team are kind, caring, diligent, and generous people. I hired HomeSmith to do a…read morehandful of projects in a house I recently purchased, one of which was to re-imagine a 1970s fireplace. I showed John a picture of one he did before, told him I liked redwood, and he was off to the races. In just a few short days, my dilapidated 1970s fireplace was a brand new marble wonder with a custom redwood mantle and much safer for my kids. When I had a problem with a window in my kitchen, John was on the scene and took care of it before I could even get to my house to worry about it. That next week, I had a huge, upgraded window in my office overlooking the hills. John cares deeply about his clients, takes care of your home as if it were his own, and charges a fair and reasonable price for his work. He communicates with you regularly so you feel informed, empowered, and cared about. He answers questions quickly and honestly, giving you the benefit of his many years as a general contractor. Doing business with him is like working with a friend or neighbor. I highly recommend John and HomeSmith and can't wait to work with him on other projects at my home.

From start to finish, John and his crew, did an excellent job of designing and executing the two…read moreprojects he did for us. Always on time and ready to work. I had come up with a preliminary plan for our outdoor stairs and patio projectss and he pretty much took it from there and ran with it. He was always pleasant, helpful and professional throughout the time it took to complete the projects. He completed the work, as proposed, and within the time allowed. He dealt with issues by coming up with solid solutions, keeping in mind to consider our budget. I would highly recommend HomeSmith for consideration when planning your next home project.

Absolutely exceptional work on every level! After a disaster at one of my Airbnbs, I asked ChatGBT…read morewho the most efficient, honest, on time builder was in SD. It told me US Pacifica Builders. Holy moly was ChatGBT right! Sam responded to my request for information on a bathroom remodel immediately. He walked into my mess and just handled it like a dream. He took care of my home like it was his own. The communication was excellent. It was done when he said it would be done (yes!). The price was very fair. And his work is impeccable! I will definitely use them again.

We are pleased with the craftsmanship and customer service they have provided us. Leo was our…read morerepresentative/project manager for our front and backyard remodel. He kept us informed and ensured quality by stopping by everyday to check on the craft workers who by the way were very professional, knowledgeable and so nice. I work in construction as my day job, so I was super impressed and highly recommend using them!

We had Last Stucco King stucco an outdoor kitchen for us. The work quality was A+, they showed up…read morewhen they said and left the work site very clean - great job

Diego and his team did an incredible job and were communicative, responsive and a pleasure to work…read morewith. The work is super clean and finished beautifully. Highly recommended as the experience and results provided were everything we had hoped for.

Wanting to give give a shout out to Custom Welding and Fencing! They recently created and…read moreinstalled an electric sliding fence for our driveway. It was exactly what we wanted. Their work was extremely thorough and diligent, and the quality of the gate is sturdy (and beautiful!) They were friendly and easy to work with, very communicative, and the most reasonable quote that we got. So thankful that we can spend more time in our front yard without having to worry about our dog or kids wandering into the street. Highly recommend! We'll definitely have them back out to do vinyl fencing on the rest of our property.

Lalo, the owner, is very easy to work with. He's patient, listens well, and makes adjustments based…read moreon the customers wishes. He built a 147' hog panel wood fence for us on a slightly sloped land and used a stepped fence approach. It was completely custom and turned out amazing. There were a couple small mistakes but Lalo listened to us and fixed them. We are super happy with the fence and would use Lalo in the future. He was recommended by our neighbor whose ranch rail fence came out really beautiful.

We received 2 other quotes for our backyard project and Helcco was the one who met with our budget,…read moreand we were able to do our front yard project ad well. Overall, everything took about a month and a week or so. These guys are so professional, from the owner to the staff and everyone involved in making our project a dream come true. Addie was incredible! Her, Pedro, and Marcus really listened to our input and they were very receptive to feedback, they were open to making slight changes... which made us feel that one, they really care about the outcome of this project, and two, their aim is customer satisfaction.Their passion and dedication really showed in their work ethic. They showed up early and they are very meticulous with everything. These guys are incredible and brilliant!! They built the firepit and bbq area from scratch! As well as the square steps in the middle! Amazing work! Addie met up with us to help us make our choices for the pavers, rocks, fireglass and plants. She made everything smooth and overall a very positive experience. We have before and after pics so we won't forget the labor of love they put in to make this house our oasis. Thank you to Pedro, Addie, Marcus and each and every worker!! I rate Helcco 100 if you ask me.

We interviewed more than 10 contractors, and not one of them could do everything we needed; pavers,…read morelandscape, artificial turf, large, retaining wall, electrical and plumbing, and outdoor/ landscape lighting, Frustrated, we went to modern builders, and asked them who they recommend and they said Pedro Hernandez, owner of HELLCO. Not only could he do every single thing, his price was better than we expected. From the first day he came to the house, until the last day he and his crew worked, they have been simply THE BEST! They work hard, they show up 6 days a week, and say "yes" to everything we ask of them. Pedro is a great resource and will give his ideas about things if we are confused or unsure. We came across an issue with our gas line, and thought we were at a dead end, needing to wait for months for SDG&E to come, but Pedro thought of a great bypass solution and was able to pull it off without changing any of the original design we wanted or the project timeline. Pedro showed up at our house several times a week to check on his team, and worked himself on parts of our project alongside his team. His team is a group of respectful and hardworking men and it was a pleasure to get to know them over the two months they came to our home. THANK YOU Pedro, Domingo, Emanuel, Denado, Francisco and Chano for transforming our outdoor space!

We have had the pleasure of working with Miguel at Pacific Coast Tile and Marble on two countertop…read moreprojects over the past few years, and we highly recommend his services. His communication throughout each project has been outstanding, ensuring that we were always informed and involved. Miguel consistently delivers high-quality workmanship at a very competitive price. Most recently, we completed a backyard BBQ project with a custom-fabricated countertop, which turned out great. We would absolutely work with him again in the future.

I had such a great experience working with Miguel from Pacific Coast Tile and Marble. He was very…read morekind, responsive, and easy to talk to. He listened carefully to my needs, gave a fast and honest estimate, and helped solve problems with a calm and professional attitude. The work he did was beautiful--so clean and detailed. You can tell he takes great pride in what he does. Miguel has been doing this for almost 30 years, and his skills are truly impressive. He's not just a tile installer--he's a craftsman. I later found out he even worked on the bar remodel at Hotel Indigo in Downtown San Diego! If you're looking for someone reliable, thoughtful, and highly skilled, I strongly recommend Miguel. He made everything so easy, and I couldn't be happier with the results!!!

I'm thankful to find a general contractor who keeps his word and operates with integrity. I'm…read moreworking on my second major remodel project with Rich Shamlian. Both times he made sure to determine the scope of work and lay out an expected budget. He schedules out the project and makes sure everything and everyone involved from beginning to end do the highest quality job possible. His expectation of the quality of work being done exceeds mine. Absolutely no cutting corners. I want things done correctly the first time and that is his expectation. I have learned things need to be done in stages and if they are not, the time and cost it takes to complete something doubles. He understands this and has established a great network of service providers for every stage of the remodel process. Not just good, exceptional quality of work. I give a strong 5 star.

We couldn't be more pleased with this company's performance. They are reliable, ethical, honest and…read moreprofessional. Rich is a skilled and experienced contractor with an easy going personality. He gets the job done on time, on budget and best of all he won't stop until the customer is satisfied. His subs are also professional and reliable. The finished product is better than expected! We couldn't recommend Rich and CM of SD any more enthusiastically. You will not be disappointed!

I hired Jose to do a drywall project -- An addition room that needed insulation and drywall on the…read moreceiling. Jose and his team offered a very competitive quote and were able to start right away as I was some time pressure to complete. Jose and the team came in and completed it promptly and even had to redo a section after some feedback from myself but was very attentive and able to accommodate to my needs and vision I had in my head. Overall Jose and his team were great and I would highly recommend them and their work for any projects you have in mind. I would also like to add that I additionally hired Jose to do a pick up trash job and again Jose and his team were able to accommodate my time, offer competitive pricing. This job went smoothly and they were able to haul everything we agreed on with minimal interaction from myself. Great job all around from the J&L team!

Jose rushed the job just to meet the deadline and it shows -- my ceiling is full of cracks along…read moreevery edge and seam. The guys he brought out were rude, sloppy, and clearly not skilled. They smoked on my property, tossed cigarette butts in my driveway, and left empty Modelo cans in my trash. Totally unprofessional. Jose had zero control over his crew, left his tools here for weeks like if it was free storage, and fed me excuse after excuse about coming back to fix things. He promised a reimbursement, then completely ghosted me. Now I'm paying someone else to fix the disaster he left behind. Don't waste your time or money, find literally anyone else.