UPDATE: The Contract State License Board (CSLB) has concluded its review of our complaint and ruled…read morein our favor. We provided detailed evidence demonstrating that the "waterproof system" installed by Kaminskiy quickly failed and was the direct cause of extensive water damage over three years. As a result of the CSLB ruling, Kaminskiy was required to reimburse us for the necessary repairs. Our situation has been fully resolved, and our deck is now solid and, as proven by recent heavy rains, completely dry. We extend our sincere thanks to the CSLB for their assistance during this difficult time. We also highly recommend Optimal Waterproofing for their excellent work in effectively fixing all the mistakes made by Kaminskiy.

The entire process with Kaminskiy was straightforward and very professional. My first contact was…read morewith Corey. I told him my requirements and sent him a few pictures, and he promptly responded with a price and a very thorough scope of work. They sent me texts to keep me informed and confirmed the time the handyman was arriving, and who was coming. Sergio Magaña was assigned to my project. Sergio was very polite, easy to work with, accommodating, knowledgeable, experienced, and performed nice work. I'm pleased with the results. Prior to the actual repairs, they sent Celso Pierto out to pressure wash the areas to be repaired. Celso was also very nice and professional and did a good job of cleaning the areas. I plan to call them for additional work I have.

I would give them 10 stars if it were possible. I did a tenant kitchen remodel. Working with…read moreowner/project manager Jennifer is great. She is no nonsense, gets the job done, on time and done well. What else can you ask for. I have done many renovations. Her teams were on time, worked professionally, diligently, with accuracy and precision, even with some slightly unstraight walls and ceilings, and cleaned up after. I allocated a week to get the job done. They were done amazingly fast. They know what they are doing, to get things done quickly and well. I did my own demo and they came in on Monday morning and were done by Wednesday afternoon. Everyone was very happy. So look around at designs and materials you like, then have it done with Jennifer. They'll give you a well priced competitive quote and get your job done well.

We are so happy we chose SDKB for our kitchen and bathroom remodeling project. They completely…read moretransformed our space, efficiently removing our old, outdated countertops and replacing them with stunning modern quartz slabs. We absolutely love the new look, especially the beautifully rounded edges throughout. In addition to the countertops, they replaced four rusted faucets, installed a new GFCI outlet to bring our kitchen up to code for our dishwasher installation, and expertly installed a new cooktop and oven combination. Everything fits perfectly and looks fantastic. Working with Jennifer was a wonderful experience from start to finish. She was incredibly responsive, organized, and attentive throughout the entire process. The team delivered high-quality workmanship while taking great care to keep our home clean and protected, even while carrying large materials up our narrow stairways. We highly recommend SDKB to anyone looking for exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding customer service, and a smooth remodeling experience.

We've done two projects with them, both of which came out great. They did high end work in our…read morelibrary, building custom bookshelves with great detail work. They've also done 3 bathrooms for us, and if there's anything that's not right they come out and make sure that you're satisfied.

Having hosted the HGTV program "My House is Your House", we've worked with and vetted a lot of…read morecabinet builders around San Diego and Southern California. I cannot stress enough how much of a mistake it was to choose San Diego Custom Cabinets for our kitchen cabinets on an Encinitas project. The workmanship is absolutely appalling (bad). The cabinets started showing signs of wear and tear within just a year. Some panels (dishwasher) corroded and started peeling. The gaps between panels were uneven and unsightly at time of build but especially over time became worse, and to top it all off, the cabinets have actually changed color over time, going from a dark brown (walnut) to a tiger orange. It's obvious all materials were of the cheapest and lowest quality, but beyond that the company's response to these issues was to push back and simply state the warranty period had expired. I should add, it was not only the faces of the cabinets that failed miserably, but the boxes were poorly constructed, including cheap/failing hardware (like the trash pull out which constantly fails (hardware becomes loose and needs to be manually tightened monthly). At this point, we've had no choice but to demolish the entire cabinetry system. We have incurred massive costs (since prices have dramatically changed) and our clients are displaced during this demo period. I'm beyond disappointed with this purchase and this company and would strongly advise anyone considering this company to look elsewhere. As a company and brand, we will not be working with SD Custom Cabinets in the future. We will not be endorsing them. And if actual or prospective clients ask for our vote of confidence or recommendation, we will point them to this review.

I am someone who wants a comfortable and put-together home but doesn't have the skills, "eye," or…read morepatience to do all the work of figuring out what looks nice and how it will look with the other things I have. Working with Diane was the solution to my problems. When I moved into my home years ago, she helped me figure out what I already had that worked fine and where to put it. Then she brought me choices for the other things I was looking for and helped me stay within my budget. Since then, I have hired her twice more when I've decided to make an improvement. Her expertise and attention to detail are invaluable.

Great experience with Diane helping me with design ideas for the living room at my new place of…read moreresidence. She was helpful, thorough and professional. She went beyond the specified time commitment to answer my questions. I would highly recommend her services.

I hired CairnsCraft Design & Remodel for a bathroom remodel (converting my old leaky cast iron tub…read moreinto a shower) in my old house (built in 1924). I can't recommend them highly enough! From my first meeting with Charles, through the entire 3 week project, which was managed by Marie, I was consistently impressed by the professionalism and top-notch quality of work done by everyone involved in this project. Marie is simply amazing - she is an excellent communicator and kept me updated on everything going on with the project, talked me through difficult decisions, and perhaps most importantly, kept the project on time and running smoothly throughout. I could really tell that Marie truly loves what she does, and this shows in the end results of her projects. There were several complications that came up early on in my project, which is to be expected with an old house. For example, the bathroom floor tile was encased in three inches of concrete that was very difficult to remove, and then the floor boards underneath were quite uneven and required a lot of extra work to make them level. We easily could have fallen a week or more behind, but thanks to Marie's management, we were able to catch up, and we finished the same day that was originally projected. I was incredibly thankful for this, as this was my only bathroom! The end result is more beautiful than I could have hoped! Everyone, from Marie's awesome project supervisor Dennis, to all of the sub-contractors, were really great. I could tell that this was in large part thanks to the relationships that Marie and Charles have worked to develop with everyone. There is a lot of trust and respect there, and it shows. I'll also add that the project management software that they use is fantastic because you can easily keep track of the schedule, payments, etc. I found that this really set my nerves at ease. I'm a first-time home owner and this was my very first major renovation project, so I really appreciated this feature. In sum, I will definitely be using CairnsCraft for my next remodel project, and highly recommend that you do as well!

I met Marie while visiting San Diego as I was thinking about remodeling my kitchen, I instantly…read morethought of her and reached out to her. I live in Arizona and wasn't able to have Carin's Craft Design & Remodel complete the project however Marie went above and beyond to help me anyway. She was incredibly generous with her time, guiding me toward the right hardware, recommending trusted companies, and offering thoughtful direction throughout the process. I had a vision and had my own design but I was also inspired by her website and the stunning remodels she's completed for others--her talent, attention to detail, and passion for design really shined through. Even from afar, her support made a meaningful difference in my remodel. I am so grateful to Marie for her kindness, expertise, and willingness to help without hesitation. A heartfelt thank you!

Horrible cabinets do not shop there! I have cabinets from there and I've been having problems since…read morethe beginning 2 years and 3 months ! If there are hanging from the hinges they will not open or close. Owner Jen came over to fix many of times and she has excuses for her bad work. She said "those are wrong screws to short .please shop around. Ver bad service!! Closets cabinets very very bad , won't open or close.

I would highly recommend City Cabinets. I worked with Giovanna. She was delightful and practical…read morethinking out side the box. It was tricky enlarging my kitchen into the dining area in my condo. The cabinets I ordered were made by Woodmark and I upgraded them using plywood and solid wood doors. They did not do my installation because they do not do the backsplash and I wanted someone to handle the complete job. I went to many kitchen places but they had the best and most practical design. Thank you for your help and support through this stressful remodel.

Serene and her team did an amazing job with my kitchen remodel. They completed the job in 5 days…read moreand were very professional. They did everything I asked for and it looks beautiful!

Save yourself a headache. Save yourself wasted money. Save yourself wasted time.... Avoid. Avoid…read more Avoid. When we first met Alicia at the Home and Garden show, we were so excited! She appeared to understand that budget was of the upmost importance for our project, as it was for my parents who have limited funds and are of retirement age. We made it clear from the beginning that we wanted to do some of the work ourselves to save money, and she ensured us that she provided Ala-carte services and that would be OK. Fast forward 4 months... We were given only her suppliers as options for finishes, appliances, etc, most of which were twice as expensive as they are for similar quality through other venders (which we found out by going out on our own with the blue prints and getting our own quotes, since she only offered us quotes from her vendors that no doubt give her a commission for the sales) We asked Alicia multiple times throughout the design/planning process if we should get a contractor out to look at our space (we are converting a garage into a Junior ADU) to ensure that the project was feasible and could be done within our budget. She repeatedly told us that contractors don't get involved until we are in the permitting process and closer to the start of the project. When the plans were "complete" Alicia told us that we had gone to permitting. What we found out days later was that we had in fact not gone to permitting, but rather she had sent the file to a "permitting company" who told her that they would need 4 sets of printed plans to submit, stating that Santee only accepted plans on paper. The printing cost us an additional $200+, and when we looked on the City of Santee permitting site, it clearly stated that they were no longer accepting paper plans as they were transitioning to an online permitting portal in the next week. We also found out that the "permitting company" she was using was nothing more than a messenger service that delivers the plans to the city, and are not involved with anything further... but they charge $100 to deliver the plans, and wanted a blank check for permitting costs. Once we entered the permitting process, Alicia arranged for us to get bids only from 2 contractors that she worked with. Fortunately, we decided to get some bids on our own, and had 3 additional contractors come out to look at the space, and review the plans. This is where the wheels really fell off, and we realized that we had been misled from the very beginning! Let me break it down for you: 1. Alicia had an engineer review the plans and complete the engineering portion of the blue prints without relaying any information on the project, or having them look at the space. When we had our own contractors review the plans, they noted several things that the engineer had written into the plans that dramatically increase the price of construction and were completely unnecessary by city code, or any functional reasons. Some of these issues included that he wrote that we would need an entirely new roof for the whole house - even though had he asked, we had the roof replaced just 4 years ago, and the construction did not involve the roof in any way. He also added an entirely new slab over the existing slab, that would not only take away about 5" of the height of the space, but also add an additional $6000+ to the project with no purpose whatsoever. 2. Title 24- again, we were not given a choice in who did the title 24, and it also was not done correctly. For example, our plans called for a mini split unit in the new ADU, as we wanted it heated and cooled separate of the main house, however despite the mini split being on the plans, the Title 24 reviewer also put that we would need to connect ducting to the main house central AC/heater. 3. Early in the design process, we made sure to point out to Alicia that the current garage had curbing that extended beyond the current stud walls, and she ensured us that would not be an issue, that they would just fur the walls out to account for it. The problem is that SHE DID NOT ACCOUNT FOR THAT IN THE DESIGN MEASUREMENTS, causing her design and all the plans to be off by over 40 sq. feet in a total space of 350 sq feet, Making the whole design useless. When we notified Alicia of all of these concerns via text, and told her that we were having to completely start from scratch, being unable to use anything she had provided us, rather than reaching back out to us to discuss and try to make things right, the only thing she did WAS SEND US AN ADDITIONAL BILL! All in all, we paid her over $10,000 and are not able to use a single thing she did for us! Save yourself the trouble, and AVOID HER! In the end, we found another company who is able to do plans, engineering, title 24, permits, and all-inclusive construction for half the price quoted by any of the contractors she works with, and without the additional costs that she creates with no purpose whatsoever.

Never had a better experience with a renovation and design process…read more I found Alicia to be attentive to all my needs, willing to happily answer my wife and I's millions of questions!! The value we got for the price we paid was amazing. I will be using Alicia and Alicia Jensen Design for any and all of my future renovations!