We used Seabreeze Renovators for a front porch remodel (small project), and overall had a great…read moreexperience. They responded quickly, came out to evaluate, and gave a reasonable quote. The person who did the work also walked me through design and material options. I originally wanted a Doric-style column, but they recommended a rectangular column using a durable PVC-type material (used for piping) and even reduced the price. I was hesitant, but it turned out to be the right call. They completed the job in one day and the house looks noticeably upgraded. Afterward, I noticed some movement in the railing slats. They explained it's normal since the railing is custom fabricated on site (not one solid piece), and similar to others in the neighborhood. Still, they came back out and glued them at no charge, and now everything feels solid. The finished look is beautiful--neighbors have already asked for referrals. Professional, responsive, and stood behind their work. Would recommend.

I appreciated working with the people of Seabreeze Renovators quite a lot and found their work to…read morebe of high quality. We are quite happy with the results of their work on our large remodeling project that required removing walls and adding beams. We replaced a bathroom, added a stackable laundry area, replaced our old knob and tube wiring, and combined our kitchen, dining, and family rooms into a beautiful open space with new cabinets, flooring, and appliances. No large project like this on an older home is without its surprises and stresses. The guys helped us through these unexpected "surprises" with reassuring competence and communication.

An absolute WONDERFUL experience with TKR Construction! We wanted to remodel existing square…read morefootage as well as add some new construction to our house. Ken helped guide us through setting up a master plan, understanding what both our short-term and long-term goals were. From there, he was able to design a plan that sequenced things perfectly, so could take advantage of all open walls/construction. Ken also presented us a number of options for the new space, which was very productive, and ultimately we selected a plan that was an evolution of the idea my wife & I had. Ken is a collaborative architect who has a great eye for homes. The construction process was the easiest I've ever seen. Despite having to demolish an entire exterior wall, there was virtually no dust outside of the construction area. The team built a full ceiling-to-floor plastic guard to keep our kitchen and living room livable. All of the workers were exceeding polite, and left no sharp objects around (due to the fact that we have little kids). We finished on-time and on budget. Not only did we have a great experience with TKR, we also recommended TKR to other friends who have now had similar experiences. Highly recommend them - the quality was excellent.

Absolutely unprofessional and lied about previous repairs. Original work was horrible at best. Do…read morenot trust them at all!!!!

They do awesome work! They're on budget and on time and their prices are very good! It was nice to…read morework with true professionals!

OH BOY, STUCCO BOY!…read more I met with Jereme (the owner of Stucco Boy/Builder Boy) to discuss an exterior refinishing project. We've got some TEX-COTE that the prior owners added that is failing and in need of repair. To their credit, Jereme is knowledgeable about TEX-COTE and the company even has a landing page on their website describing how to fix a failing application. They offer services to repair and re-apply, and Jereme mentioned this would be an option for us, in addition to a more involved re-plastering. Jereme said he'd break out different options for us. Despite Jereme's demeanor coming off a bit slick and salesy, them being a local company with experience with TEX-COTE gave me some confidence. I received a proposal that I felt was reasonably priced. Before selecting the company for my project, I had some follow-up questions I asked the office staff via email regarding coordinating the project with other work being done-namely a re-roof project that I'd be undertaking. After a little back-and-forth, Jereme called me directly. I was able to ask my questions about coordination with the roofing company, and he put my mind at ease. He described how the roofing company would handle tear-off and paper the roof, and then Stucco Boy would come in and water blast and prep. He was pretty specific about his recommendations and that fully addressed my questions. He said that I'd be able to put them into contact with the roofer to work out the specifics and "when roofing companies hear that, they are relieved"-indicating to me that there'd be a proactive direct coordination that would help streamline the process. WONDERFUL! After receiving HOA approval for the project, I reached out to Builder Boy and said I'd like to proceed with them. I followed up with a few questions including one about timing and order of operations to coordinate with the roofing and solar to take place (roughly, at this point) in January. The responses I got from the office staff to my questions were different than what Jereme had indicated; instead of coordinating with the roofers, they said that it would be better for them to do their work after the roofers had completed. There was some back-and-forth where I tried to reconcile the differences in the office staff's answers/recommendations of doing work after everything else was done and what Jereme had indicated to me on our earlier phone call. Two days after not hearing anything back, I received a phone call from Jereme. He indicated to me that he'd heard from his team that I was "frustrated" and that I had taken an "aggressive tone" with his staff and he hoped to understand my frustration but also see if there was a path forward. He indicated that he cares about his staff; the implication he was stepping in to shield them from unfair treatment. I told him that I was confused, and asked if he'd read the emails-my hope was to ensure we were on the same page about what my issue actually was and for me to understand what about my correspondence was "aggressive." He replied he'd "skimmed" the email-so I asked him if I'd be able to read it to him--much of my confusion stemmed from what the office staff was suggesting and how it was much different than what Jereme had indicated regarding coordinating steps with the roofing company. He responded "I get it, you're a good guy" as if my primary intent in reading him the email to was somehow clear my name, and he followed up with "I'd rather not live in the past and instead just move forward." Wait, seriously?! You imply I'm mistreating your staff, you're only vaguely aware of what my issue actually is and when I attempt to talk in specific terms about either of those things you suddenly want to "move forward"? I tried to explain to Jereme the disconnect, and how the staff's recommendation wasn't what he and I had discussed earlier, so I was confused. He said "it can be done either way" and "it's up to the customer"- but kept insisting that his staff was correct in their suggestion without acknowledging it was different than what he himself earlier had suggested, and that was the source of my confusion. The whole time it felt like Jereme was trying to gaslight me, and whenever I tried to be specific about our conversation or clarify what my issue actually was, he'd deflect and say dismissively "it's up to you; just tell us when to show up and we'll be there." I was pretty floored at this point and couldn't shake the feeling that I was getting hustled by this guy. I knew that as he kept insisting he wanted to "move forward" without actually talking about the nature of the problem, it was a sign that this wasn't the kind of company, and Jereme the kind of person, I could trust. So I calmly told him that it was clear to me it wouldn't be a good fit, he said "OK," and that was the extent of my experience with Builder Boy. Jereme: because you didn't bother reading the email exchange before, I posted it here for your convenience.

We hired Fabian and his team to install our AC and security door and we had a great experience…read more Fabian was very responsive, reliable, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. The job was originally expected to take three days, but he and his team were able to get everything completed in just two without sacrificing quality. We're very happy with how everything turned out and would definitely recommend Fabian and his team!

After meeting with 5 different contractors, I chose Avelar Remodeling for flooring throughout my…read morewhole house and bathroom painting. I chose this company since the pricing was competitive and the contract terms and communication were very clear. I felt that Fabian was a trustworthy contractor from his professionalism, detailed explanations to my questions, and quick responses. There was a team of 5 others aside from Fabian and they were all courteous, professional and knowledgeable. I was impressed that so many people showed up to get the work done quickly. I added additional drywall and plumbing work and the work performed by this company was absolutely amazing. They fixed mistakes that a previous plumber created. The previous plumber took messy shortcuts and Avelar remodeling really takes pride in getting the job done right. Above all, the customer service was extremely excellent and Fabian offered a lot of home improvement insight that was very valuable. I am very happy with all the work that was completed at my house and already recommended this company to my family and friends. I also plan to hire him again to do do additional work on my bathroom.

Where is the 10-star button?!? I cannot recommend Max highly enough. After firing the design…read morebuilder I originally engaged, Max stepped in to complete a full remodel of our little HB cottage. What was once a tired and dated 2-bedroom house is now an adorably modern and expansive 1-bedroom, complete with spa-like bathroom and vaulted ceilings. Throughout the process, Max was responsive and transparent, and was regularly onsite to supervise his subs. He was happy to provide input but also happy to let me make my own choices and decisions. Unbelievably, the project came in on time and on budget.

Our electric cooktop and hood broke many months ago, and we thought that replacing it with a gas…read morecooktop and new hood would be straightforward. It turns out that was not true. One plumber could install a gas line only, another plumber could install a gas line and the gas cooktop but not the hood, and an appliance installation technician could not install the cooktop because he could not cut into the existing granite top. So I found Max of MRI Construction and Remodeling on Yelp, and he said that he could do the work within that original scope -- cooktop, hood, and gas line -- but that we should anticipate a backup plan in case the granite cracked during installation. Because we plan to live in this house for as long as possible, we decided to go through a full kitchen renovation. We had a prior experience with another general contractor who was impossible to get a hold of and who could not ensure the quality of the subcontractors he hired, and interviewed another general contractor who gave us the impression that we would have to engage with suppliers and subcontractors more than seemed feasible. We are happy to say that we just finished our kitchen renovation last week! And it was finished a week earlier than scheduled. We are thankful to Max and his team of subcontractors! We are really happy with the final kitchen, given how much we cook at home. And surprisingly the process was easy despite its size and time of 6 weeks. Max has the strengths and qualities you want for your construction projects: he's incredibly responsive, honest and communicative, and willing and able to troubleshoot issues that come up, as they invariably do, both small and large. He makes recommendations if you ask and gives you options for decisions for which there are too many options. He works with an amazing group of subcontractors who are experts in their craft. There was an exception with one subcontractor but Max was able to get that course-corrected so that the project finished strong. We appreciate his integrity and his willingness to ensure that the project meets your needs and expectations. We are grateful that we found Max on Yelp and for being able to work with him on a kitchen that we love and also within budget!! Thank you, Max and MRI Construction!!

Thank you DGR. We were thrilled with our home improvement project! The team was polite,…read moreprofessional, and best of all, reliable. We were kept up to date on all aspects of the project and the job was executed on time. Highly recommend for construction services and remodeling work.

This company cold calls me and refuses to remove me from their calling list. A company that shows…read moreso little respect for a potential clients wishes is not a company that is worth doing business with.

I hired Divine Grace Construction for a removal of two old through-wall A/C units. After Alex came…read moreto evaluate the site, it was discovered that water damage was also a culprit in these old units. He gave me a quote and a start date for the repair, which were both generous in amount of time and price. One day after his team came to make the repair rapidly. Not cutting corners or half-work but professionally completed. A plus is that they left a very clean post work area. My service requested was more than I expected and I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for great quality work.

We recently completed our kitchen remodel with DGC Construction, and this is the second time we've…read moretrusted Alex and his team with a project in our home. Once again, they exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, they were professional, honest, and easy to work with. Their attention to detail, communication, and quality of workmanship gave us complete confidence throughout the entire process. We absolutely love how our new kitchen turned out--it looks amazing and has transformed our home. We truly appreciate Alex and his team's dedication and would not hesitate to recommend DGC Construction to anyone looking for a reliable contractor. Thank you for another outstanding job!

Beware! Baum came to our home, looked at the job, told us it would be easy and gave me his book. We…read moreconsidered all options and decided to go with him. I sent him an email to tell him this news. I told him the woman he called my partner was my wife and that she should be included in all correspondence. I provided him with the proper spelling of both of our names and added her to the email chain. He replies and not only does he spell my name wrong, he does not include my wife by replying all. I bring my disappointment/frustration about this to his attention by emailing that I expect strict attention to detail for a $100k job that will tear our home apart. Replying all and spelling names correctly really should not be difficult. Next thing I know, he sends me an email (again, my wife not included) telling me that he spoke to his architect and they were too busy to do our job for the "foreseeable future". This was a lie. He didn't like my "nasty tone" and lied about the architect to get out of the job. Can you imagine? He can't spell a simple name correctly and has never heard of the reply all button and I am the problem??? When I called him out for being inept and homophobic suddenly it was all "I have done lots of work for gay people" as it is inevitable in my city. Bottom line...this man could not stand to be called out on his BS, lied and then pulled the "I know tons of gays" card. I was not nasty, I was direct. And as he saw me as beneath him as a woman/lesbian. Of course I was "nasty". Total piece of work. BEWARE!

I just want people to be aware of the poor communication & customer service Baum Construction…read morepresented. It was a nightmare for at least a year, but it was finally over with Court Judgement of $0 on a civil matter he filled AGAINST US in small claims. This is how Mr. Baum works. He gave us a book he wrote about contractors, and he then convinced us to sign an architectural design agreement for $8000. with a Deposit of $2000. up-front. Our verbal agreement with him was that our remodel was to be done in 5 months due to out of country guests coming. After 5 weeks of nothing happening with our project Mr. Baum came over to tell us we had to postpone our remodel and not start till the following year. Keep in mind he did absolutely nothing on our project and had our deposit of $2000. With feeling uncomfortable with him and his short temper flaring, we terminated his services. He then requested the balance of $6000 in which we questioned him as to why we would owe him that. His answer was," well you signed a contract ". It was Mr. Baum that breached the contract. He then proceeded to have his lawyer send us a Demand letters plus Legal Fees. He then proceeded to File a lien on my property. Later on, Mr. Baum file civil matter in small claims court for the balance against us. He wanted it all !! Justice Prevailed in court: $0 Judgment and Removal of lien from my property. We truly feel that this is how he operates (for extra money) because there are other similar reviews written on Mr. Baum (Baum Construction) Beware!!