RUN from GMBC! I paid $18k to fix a leak in my bedroom and closet and there has been no…read moreimprovement at my home. I hired them more than three years ago and I paid for the full scope of work they recommended. My bedroom and closet have continued to leak every time it rains. I have given GMBC numerous attempts to fix the leak over the past 3 years, but the leaking persists. Two other companies have determined that GMBC did not do the work required to fix the leak and used improper materials. Moishe is the manager and refuses to resolve the issue. Horrible work. Horrible experience. Do Not Use them unless you just want to waste money!

A Nightmare Experience with GMBC: Poor Craftsmanship and Unreliable Service…read more Hiring GMBC for our renovation project was a terrible decision. The experience was a complete nightmare, with their shoddy craftsmanship and unreliable service leaving me deeply dissatisfied. We worked with Moshe and had numerous conversations about the quality of work but he did not care. The project initially estimated to take three months, dragged on for over a year. Here are the major issues I encountered: 1. Poor Quality Craftsmanship: The work done by GMBC was riddled with errors and executed in a sloppy manner. The foreman was rarely present, and when he was, he consistently overpromised and underdelivered. Their lack of skill and attention to detail was evident in poor flooring install, uneven paint jobs, and a complete disregard for precision. A few examples of their subpar workmanship, but by no means comprehensive: -A small deck featuring cracked spindles/railing. The wood was so discolored that we paid them more just to try to cover it up, with the end result looking even worse. -We paid them thousands to level our floor and install flooring, but the end result was warped and bouncy. After we pointed it out, they suggested drilling holes all over our new floors and trying to glue everything down. -A sliding shower door installation that was unlevel and featured a half inch gap all the way around. It was so bad that we couldn't even shower in the room without the bathroom filling with water. There were several issues such as drill marks and permanent marker drawn all over from where they made errors trying to install the first time. -We paid them to install soundproofing on a shared wall with our neighbor. Moshe himself noticed there was absolutely no change when he came over to check on the things, and could hear our neighbor's music as if it was in the same room. There was no suggestion on how to resolve or make the situation right on their end. We ended up paying thousands with absolutely no result. 2. Unreliable and Unprofessional Crew: The crew assigned to my project displayed consistent lateness and unprofessional behavior. The foreman was rarely around and the crew was often on break, resulting in wasted time. Their lack of professionalism extended to a disregard for my property and basic safety protocols. They installed a stacked washer and dryer without the provided stacking kit and when we were told it was ready for use, the washer ended up walking itself out of the laundry room and into a wall, further damaging the unit as well as the brand new floors we had installed. GMBC's reluctance to take responsibility for their mistakes and their laborers' inability to perform as professionals further added to my frustration. GMBC did eventually reimburse me for the dryer. 3. Missed Deadlines and Extended Delays: Despite GMBC's promises of efficiency, the project suffered from poor planning and an inability to adhere to timelines. The extensions of the project disrupted my daily routine and caused unnecessary delays. Inspections were missed multiple times, leading to wasted time and frustrated inspectors. I brought this up to Moshe and he told me the guy was in his car for one of the inspections and didn't see the inspector ring my doorbell. How is that acceptable? 4. Dishonest Practices: GMBC exhibited a lack of honesty and integrity throughout the project. They lied about placing an order for a specific closet door, stating that the one we had requested was out of stock but when we called the store ourselves, they had 5. GMBC just didn't want to admit that they had made a mistake. We had a similar scenario with the original shower door that they had installed where a subcontractor they sent to replace the original door stated that they had installed it incorrectly. Their poor record-keeping was evident when they failed to provide complete receipts for reimbursements. Additionally, they attempted to charge me for something I had already paid for. 5. Lack of Design Sense: They failed to deliver work of which they could be proud and omitted showcasing it on their website or social media. The solutions provided for an eyesore firewall and poorly done concrete work in the driveway were unsatisfactory. Their lack of effort to find acceptable options and costs left me disappointed and seeking help from other contractors. On top of everything, I was pregnant when the project started and then had a newborn when they were still working at the house. It was an absolute nightmare and so stressful. Moshe's attempts to fix things later were too late, and the inconvenience wasn't worth it. Eli got involved towards the end and seemed reasonable when it came to deducting items on the poor work that was done. My husband ended up fixing a number of things after they completed the job. Overall, my experience with GMBC was a disaster. Their lack of professionalism and poor workmanship make them a company to avoid.

I Just had a full bathroom remodel. I consider it a little more challenging than most because it's…read morean attic bathroom and had an over abundance of tile and two utility closets. Meja's crew did a wonderful job and paid attention to detail which I appreciated very much.They were prompt and worked diligently every single day. I recommend this company without reservations and in fact hope to use Meja Construction in the future

Manuel Sanchez is by far the best of the best contractor I've had the good fortune to ever work…read morewith. His integrity is second to none. I highly recommend him and Meja Construction, without any reservations. In the midst of the pandemic, my HOA advised me I needed to replace a portion of my cantilever beam at my front door porch entry due to dry rot. Because of the pandemic, it took one (1) year of painful interaction with 20+ contractors, sorting through varied proposed scopes of work, with quotes that ranged from either the job was too small or too big, or would cost anywhere from $5,600 to $30,000. Not one of the scopes of work was the same, and some entailed completely having to rebuild my front door entry. I was at my wits end at this point and decided to go back to the drawing board to try to find a new set of contractors to go through the process with. I'm so glad I gave it one more go around! Right out of the gate, Manuel Sanchez with Meja Construction asked for photos and a copy of the architectural/engineer drawings I had paid the initial contractor for. Long story short...as it turns out, all that needed to be done was a little portion of dry rot needed to be removed and repaired; NO construction nor destruction of my front porch entry was necessary! And, the cost for the repair was Less than what the initial contractor charged me for his required architectural/engineer drawings, (which cost me $3,000+). Charlie performed the necessary repair in less than a day and left my front entry good as new. (Please see photos herein.) Heartfelt Thank You, Manuel & Charlie, for your quality work, extra care, and honesty during this unprecedented time! Meja Construction is definitively my "go-to" for any and all of my repairs!

I am a tenant of rental property in Monterey The crew…read moreidoing window replacements is very professional, doing very good clean and well planned work I work in contraction industry many years and would recommend those workers as highly skilled and trained professionals. Anatoly

Great construction company. They take pride in their work and are very professional, you can see it…read morein their craftsmanship. Easy to work with.

I worked with LB Construction for a bathroom remodel and highly recommend them, and our project…read morelead Yovel in particular. My bathroom was very outdated and probably hadn't been updated since the house was constructed in 1960. I met with more than five contractors and from the start, Yovel proved he had experience, a point of view on what would work for us, and an easy going manner. LB's quote was fair and they were upfront about potential change orders or other costs that might come up (not surprising for such an outdated bathroom!). Throughout the project, Yovel kept me updated on progress and sought my opinion when different options were available on how to proceed. In one instance, he came up with a great way to cut the tile so I could avoid paying for a whole extra box. The updates were particularly important for me because I didn't stay at the house during this renovation, because this was my only bathroom. I gave me the peace of mind that everything was under control when I couldn't personally be there to oversee things or give input. The bathroom turned out AMAZING and it's easily my favorite room in the house now. I would happily work with them again on my next home renovation.

Eran and Jorge were great! Totally listened to our needs and wants. Offered excellent advise and…read morehelped us decide on colors, tiles, cabinets, everything. They used their sources to find us the best deals. I'm so happy we chose LB construction and remodeling to do our house. From a three bedroom, one bath to a two bedroom,two bath. Perfectly sized for our lifestyle. All done in only 5 months. Couldn't ask for a better crew to work with, they made me feel like a queen!

David was on time and efficient. From our first phone call to request a quote, he showed up when…read morehe said he would and gave us the best quote. It was a small patch job, but he was available to do the job and quoted us the lowest price (others quoted $500 or more, he did it for $280!). Nicest guy too. Was here on time to do the job and finished well, even though he was itching to go watch the World Cup games :-) Thanks for a job well done!

Our 6 Unit Condo Buidling needed to have the boiler room ceiling replastered due to age and to fix…read morea significant hole in the ceiling. David was very professional and promptly responded with a reasonable quote. He and his colleague did a great job--it was not the most glamorous job, but tricky in that there were several pipes going here and there, and they had to work around the large boiler and tank. We were very pleased with his work--he cleaned up very nicely and was a pleasure to do business with. Thanks David!

I used be home remodeling for my kitchenette project here in SF. Joseph was a complete professional…read morefrom start to finish. There were no surprises everything was timely and documented. I will definitely be using them again for future projects.

Initially this seemed like a good experience. The company is responsive and is willing to give…read morerapid estimates (and revisions to those estimates). The work was done quickly, and we thought to our satisfaction. Communication between myself and the team doing the work (via the project manager) wasn't seamless, so there were a few issues there. Some of that was on me, though - I requested a couple of changes that weren't on the original scope of work and Joseph agreed to them, which was lovely, and that information was a bit unclear due to the last-minute changes. That said, while I was initially understanding of the errors they made (there were several) because the company was responsive and made corrections, this past week I discovered an error that was significant (and it's far too late to really be willing to accept a correction - I don't want my yard torn up again at this point). Part of my yard design was "planting areas" where I would install my own plants, as this company does not do that. They were laid out using bender board, and were supposed to contain soil (so that plants could be installed). These were covered with bark, like the rest of the yard, but with drip irrigation for the eventual plants. When I saw the bark going in, I asked the crew about the soil/planting area, and was told, "Yeah, it's okay, we're doing it." (There was a language barrier between myself and the crew doing the work.) This past weekend, I went to install plants I had purchased (as the weather has finally cooled), and discovered that the "planting areas" were no different under the bark than the rest of the yard - there was no soil, just the bark and the weed barrier. To be able to plant anything, I needed to cut through and remove some of the weed barrier, then install soil myself. This error is not small - it's completely different from what was contracted and agreed upon. The project manager should have checked that things were done as specified, and he did not. It should not be expected that a homeowner will dig under mulch to ensure that the expected soil is present, any more than a homeowner should watch to make sure drywall is correctly installed. As a result, I cannot recommend this company.

Very efficient crew. Showed up time. Advised on beet out cones and process. Delivered it on time…read moreand on budget.

These guys are the best. I hired them to do interior painting on my art studio. They did a great…read morejob at a reasonable price and quickly. They found damage which they also repaired - full service! Then the studio needed a new roof, which they also did well, quickly, reasonably. They are very communicative. And Orlando's a nice guy to boot.

Aesthetic Elements built my garage. There were some complicated (to me) parts to this…read moreconstructions such as underpinning my neighbor's garage with concrete piers, building high retaining walls, drainage, etc. They also did a great job with the framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, etc. Alejandra has a great team of subcontractors who know what they are doing. They were professional and did an excellent job. Alejandra has good communication and was always there to answer my many questions. I highly recommend Aesthetic Elements Construction.

Overall, we had a fantastic experience with Aesthetic Elements. They truly exceeded our…read moreexpectations. After collecting several quotes for a bathroom remodel, this company provided the most reasonably priced and thorough quote. After completing the project, we realized we received a real bargain as the company was reliable, did quality work, and communicated with us throughout the project. The bathroom remodel was for my elderly father, who recently became wheelchair-bound. It had been almost 40 years since the last remodel. Multiple leaks from the shower walls and toilet required replacing the subfloor along with adding a curbless shower. The project manager, Alejandra, kept me informed throughout. Rosalio, the company's contractor, was reliable. He showed up every day on time and followed my detailed layout design to the letter. His attention to detail was greatly appreciated.