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    Strong Builders

    4.7 (38 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Strong Builders

    Bathroom remodeling

    Building additions

    Deck construction

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    Kitchen remodeling

    Guest house or ADU construction

    Manufactured home construction

    Modular home construction

    Single-family home construction

    New structure construction

    Remodeling

    New room addition

    Structural repair

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    Brand new doors I purchased, sealed and protected. Damaged upon installation.

    My post was mysteriously deleted or hidden, so here it is again. I will update my review as I report to other agencies and our progress. I was going to hold off from writing this review about Strong Builders depending on the smoothness of the outcome. But since Craig has decided to threaten my family with a second Invalid lien, I thought this would be the right time. Our project began back in April of 2019. A 5 month completion time was agreed upon via text, email and verbal and we are approaching the 10th month with Craig constantly delaying our project. The project manager assured on 1/24/20, that their HVAC guy would return to address 2 errors on the unit Strong Builders puts hands on. This unit was part of our home. Craig charged us to bring it up to speed. It is not. It worked fine prior to whatever work was done on it. It now shuts off every 15 or so without notice. The master bath vent is leaking and baseboards are dinged up and damaged. Craig is not your friend. He will drown you with "change orders" and empty promises throughout your project. He is only on site to accept payment and has zero knowledge of what happens at your house. It has been 5 months since Craig has visited our project and still has zero knowledge of the work. He goes based off second hand information from his project manager who pops in once during the day and disappears the rest of the day although there are only 2 projects going on at Stong Builders. Where does he go? Shouldn't he be supervising your project? Isn't that what one pays for? After passing final inspection on the 5th try, Craig is unwilling to credit us the allowances we did not use. Per his Project Manger Tim we would be credited at final payment. Obviously, their word means nothing. Let's start from the beginning 1. He attempted to pocket our $9500 waste disposal fee. He filled the form under his name and tried to dissuade us by telling us that it's difficult to get your money back. Once his name was changed to ours and he provided us the disposal receipts, we had our deposit refund within 7 days of turning it into the city. 2. Reused our beams from our demoed addition and then lied to us that they were trashed. I took pictures of my attic and discovered 3 of my 4 beams in the framing of my home. Prior to demo, I specifically told him to set them aside for a project I had in mind in the future. The 4th beam was straight stolen by Strong Builders as it went missing all together. 3. Contract states level 3 smooth finish. We counted 2. Subcontractor claims 5 coats were applied, project manager assured us 4. Which one is it? 4. Damaged our new doors and windows and claimed they came that way. 5. Will allow strangers to walk through your home in an attempt to get work at your expense. 6. Will threaten you with a invalid mechanics lien if he doesn't get his way. We found out about the invalid mechanics lien when I went to the court and showed them the contract and pictures of uncompleted bathrooms. 7. Will out source his workers to other states and locations and claim that there are several men at your job site everyday when there is not. 8. Lied about gas test being signed off by city inspectors when it wasn't. 9. Make sure you are present at every inspection. 10. Hire a private home inspector to thoroughly check that your home is being constructed to code. We hired a private inspector twice and he uncovered several dozen areas where strong builders had put hands and we were shocked at what the inspector uncovered in his report. 11. Project manager was told that circuit breakers needed to be installed at main panel on 12/13 but orders them on 19th and further delaying our project. 11. Both his project manager and never on site. 12. Through a tantrum in front of my wife and I because he claimed he was going to lose money if he had to do a Venetian finish on our home, which was in the contract. 13. Drops "F" bombs during phone conversations if you tell him to vacate the home for 2 weeks so that you're floor guy can install flooring. ***READ YOUR CONTRACT WITH CRAIG** Do not sign it if he includes a mechanics lien. If he wants the job that much, he won't include it. That's his way of threatening you if you question his work. He will not hesitate to put a lien on your home even though you are current on you're payments. Insert a date of completion with $100-$200 deducted for everyday he goes over the expected completion date. Get several quotes. Get someone that knows how to reads your plans. Be suspicious of his notes at the bottom of the contract. If their are several, then that means he knows the overall work on the project and is covering himself from doing that work. I strongly suggest that if you are planning construction, to read this link and familiarize yourself with the California State Licensing Boards information on hiring contractors. http://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/Guides_And_Publications/

    we were super impressed with the workmanship, the timeline, and of course the beautiful finished product!!
    Janet S.

    loved the workmanship,the timeline,and if course the beautiful finished product!! beautiful tile work done by George Peralta we couldn't be happier with the results...thankyou

    Kitchen area

    I recently just got an ADU of 2 bedrooms & 1 bath done. I decided to go with Strong Builders Inc. and I couldn't be happier with the results. Aside from the professionalism this company carries, Craig was able to answer my questions and even provided different options for my ADU. He was very responsive and straight forward when it came to any issues that came up. I am extremely happy with the overall service and how my ADU turned out. I definitely would recommend this company to anyone who is looking for quality and a knowledgeable team.

    Bobby C.

    Strong Builders thank you for squeezing us in at the last moment to help us stay on track with our Grand Opening. After a few set backs with the city, Craig and his team of Lewis and Jose help us finally open. After meeting with Craig he and his team started construction a few days later. We can't thank you enough for helping us get our dream open.

    1944 Oak Floors
    Nancy B.

    +Our realtor Sandra Argumedo referred Strong Builders Inc (Craig Lloyd) to have some work completed to resolve rain water drainage problems, inside wood work, painting and dry wall repair. Craig's team (Jose and Brandon) were amazing. I am not just talking about professional, I mean down right detailed and customer service oriented. Every job was competed to my specifications. They repaired our original 1944 oak floors. They are exact in what they do! Give them the job, tell them what you need done and the rest is history! You will be a happy camper! I will be hiring them again when the need arises. Thanks!

    This is a very reputable company. Strong Builders is always on time, they are honest, professional, friendly and I can't say enough good things about this company. Craig is amazing and the ladies in the office are very sweet. Great Customer Service and just a great experience with Strong Builders overall. Thank you! We have used Strong Builders before and we will continue to do so. Highly recommend!

    House turned out exactly how we wanted it.  Their work was exceptional, we are very happy with the results.  We highly recommend them.

    House turned out exactly how we wanted it. Their work was exceptional, we are very happy with the results. We highly recommend them. They completed the total house renovation in 13 weeks, 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Shout out tonal the workers they did a phenomenal job. Thank you all.

    Larry C.

    We were set up with Craig and Strong Builders by our landscaper. Couldn't be any happier. From day 1 Craig was constantly in touch with us. He came out to make measurements and always asked us what we wanted. You'd be surprised at the guys who come out and don't care for your, the homeowner, two cents. Even after a long day driving back and forth to talk to city hall, Craig still dropped by our house to let us know what was going on. Anyways, our existing concrete and patio cover were taken down in an expedient manner and the concrete was poured as soon as the inspector signed off on the footings. With Craig having job sites all over the place, James kept an eye out on the project; all the guys did a phenomenal job and are super down to earth to talk to. Always helpful. The patio cover was put up without any problems and it looks great. What makes Strong Builders special is that they do the little things - they took in our trash cans while I was at work and always made sure our backyard was spotless after each day. Craig and James - you guys run a great company. Keep up the great work! Thank you for everything

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    Louis and his team did the remodeling of my kitchen. I couldn't be more pleased with the way it turned out. Thank you strong builders!!!!!

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    They were quick, easy and professional and most importantly CLEAN! I highly recommend using Strong Builders for your remodeling needs

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    Thank you Annie. We love making our customers dreams come true.

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    Aside from the professionalism this company carries, Craig was able to answer my questions and even provided different options for my ADU.

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