If I could post a zero star I would. We had high hopes and confidence for this contractor who was "highly recommended" and referred to by the "neighbor real estate agent" on our street. We did our due diligence by confirming there was a contractor's license with the state of CA. We were quickly disenchanted and dissatisfied with the contractor but tried to make the best of an unpleasant situation, thinking that we should give the contractor grace. This neighbor real estate agent asked me how it was going with her friend, the contractor. I told her he was abrasive, "very rough around the edges" and her foolish response was to make excuses for him defending that he would do anything for her. The experience and the attitude of the owner, Jason, to me and my husband was, at times, acrimonious, unpleasant, and caustic. The quality of the work appeared to be average (standard) but upon further inspection, the quality was substandard. We terminated the agreement of services at 60% complete. The monies that were given to the contractor were on a schedule at 70% complete. No matter, we absorbed the extra 10% so not to see him or his associates ever again. When I would ask questions about a detail or stage of construction, the reply would be,"You ask too many questions and you are too involved in the job. You do your job and I'll do mine." Funny, I thought I was the client. In fact, he did not do much except for sweeping. If I wanted dimmable lights or other items the response was "You don't need that". Of course he would say that. The lights he bought was not dimmable. If I questioned the alignment of something, the reply would be "Why do you care? You will be selling this home anyway." Or,"don't worry, we will take care of it at the end of the job." Reassurances, reassurances.... The "new" stainless steel sink that was installed in the kitchen was most likely a "second" because there were scratches alongside half of the left hand side of the sink when installed. When I asked about it, the response was that "all stainless steel sinks scratch". Although there were numerous inconsistencies, the final error was this "experienced" contractor intended to put in drywall at the base of the kitchen window (moisture point). This is mark of an inexperienced contractor! There were so many caustic, sarcastic, negative responses to my or my husband's questions that I could fill this page. In all, the work was shoddy, haphazard, and substandard. The contractor, along with his subcontractors, cut corners on most areas requested. My husband and I felt, by his actions and proof of work, that we were doing this contractor a favor. WE FELT THAT THIS CONTRACTOR JUST DID NOT CARE ABOUT OUR PROJECT. WE DID NOT TRUST HIM TO CONFIDENTLY CARRY THE PROJECT TO COMPLETION. After all, he repeatedly said that he did not do "handyman" work and proceeded to embellish the work that he did do - larger than our project. Guess our "little job" of refacing cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, and other items was "beneath" him. We felt he was doing us a favor because he knew the neighbor real estate agent very well. Since we have terminated the agreement we don't have to interact with the shitty contractor. The "neighbor real estate agent" contacted me after I terminated the agreement with her contractor friend. Her response was ridiculous: "Why didn't you let me know?" My reply? "I did not think you were his mother. After all, the agreement was between us and the contractor." There is much clarity now. Looking back, this "neighbor real estate agent" only was concerned about whether our relationship was amicable because she wants the listing of our home should we sell. She will not get the listing. Hard PASS. Inexperience begets inexperience. We have learned that hiring contractors from real estate agents can be dicey. After all, who does it ultimately benefit? As events unfolded, we have since hired another contractor with much more experience to redo the work that was done by that disappointing contractor. We realize that we we will be paying twice for the same work but that is one of life's lessons. Accidents happen. Hiring 1st Choice Construction Solutions was indeed an accident and a mistake. 1st Choice Construction Solutions should be named No Choice Construction Solutions. read more

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I have no idea why a yelper here would rate this company so low. I have recommended Jason and his team at 1st choice to several friends, family, and real estate agents. Who have all reached back to me stating how amazing his work is and how clean they work. I had two different places i lived at be remodeled by his team and he gave us a deadline for completion and met the deadline. He even came back once the job was completed to make sure we liked the final product and offered to change anything after the job was completed. To the lady Sandra S. who negatively rated this company shame shame shame. I would recommend and will continue to recommend Jason and 1st Choice to anyone who is in need of a remodel and or something small like installing fans. They are fast, professional, clean, and always on time. If you need a small or large job completed give 1st choice a call they will get you a great bid and always stick within budget. read more

Jason Clark, owner of 1st Choice, was introduced to me by my realtor when I moved to Dana Point. He gutted and redesigned two homes for me--a 1974 townhome in Dana Point and a 1959 mid-century uber fixer in San Clemente. Jason and his team were FABULOUS to work with, and I would trust ANY PROJECT of ANY SIZE to them. They installed floors and custom windows and doors, rebuilt fireplaces, redesigned inadequate closets, arranged for a new smooth stucco exterior, and designed a gorgeous new outdoor space. He came prepared with a typed estimate, collected payments as we progressed through each phase of the work, came to supervise work nearly every day, and finished on time and on budget. Two years after Jason completed work on my Dana Point home, I sold it for 40% more than I paid for it. Similarly, 2 years after I purchased my San Clemente home, I sold it for 43% more than my all-in costs. Jason did such an AMAZING job, I put together a book of photos from both projects as a thank you. Some photos are attached to this review. Even after I moved from Orange County, Jason helped me secure contractors and painters to work on my next home. A person recently gave Jason and his team a scathing review on Yelp. She also spoke desparagingly of the "neighborhood realtor," who introduced her to Jason. I found that same realtor online. Over the next seven years, we did six real estate transactions together--3 purchases and 3 sales. Not only did she introduce me to Jason, she did an EXCELLENT JOB on ALL transactions, including several that were very complicated. My sincere and informed opinion is that homeowner's experience was not at all typical of either professional. I give Jason Clark and the realtor who introduced us my enthusiastic, 2-thumbs up, 5-star endorsement. If you need further information, please get my number from Jason. I am happy to answer any questions you might have read more

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1st Choice was highly recommended from a very close realtor friend. I purchased an old condo that needed a total remodel. Jason Clark was hired to pull permits, demolition, new flooring, new cabinets, A/c Soffits, Laundry room, replace all showers, kitchen and windows with automatic shutters. The project scheduled for three months but completed in 4 because of my modification to plans. Not only 1st Choice completed the project to my expectation but superseded my goals. The owner and the team was on time, courteous and professional. One of the best contracting company I have hired. read more

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If you are looking for a contractor with an eye towards detail that gets his work done on time and within budget, Jason Clark is your man! We had him complete a remodel of our entire upstairs to include a tear out and remodel of two bathrooms, hardwood flooring and tile installed, replacement of bannister, hung several closet doors and paint throughout. Flawless work! If we didn't remodel our ground floor two years ago we'd have him do that too! Reach out to me if you need any details as to our project or you want to ask about Jason and his top notch right-hand man Victor! read more

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If you're looking for honesty, integrity, and top-notch customer service, Jason is your guy! He's fair with his pricing and always makes sure that things are done right. He listens to what you want, but also adds suggestions of what he knows works best given his expertise. His main man Victor is the hardest working person we've ever seen! In construction there are always unexpected glitches that arise, but Jason and Victor will always work to make things right. Our doggy loves them too! read more

Three years ago we started a remodeling and redecorating project on our 1985 town home. In desperate need of updating, the remodel has been accomplished in three stages and is now nearing completion. A friend recommended First Choice Construction Solutions, a company that she had used several times with successful results and satisfaction. The contractor, Jason Clark, and his able assistant, Victor, have provided us with excellent guidance and workmanship in our three year project. Phase one involved the complete renovation of our downstairs, including the kitchen and a bath. Jason listened to our plans that included our paint palette and successfully brought our vision to fruition. We had a very problematic fireplace to update, and he knew automatically what we should do. When we became puzzled with an area or choice, he guided us through solutions and choices. Phase two included the upstairs and a master bathroom that had us entirely perplexed and void of ideas. Because we were so pleased with phase one, we left this project totally in Jason's skillful hands. We approved his plans and made our final choices according to his recommendations. We could not be happier with the results. Our final phase has been the destruction and rebuilding of our termite-infested patio cover. Close to completion, we have been satisfied with this construction and workmanship once again. As seniors, we have appreciated the fact that Jason has genuinely seemed to be looking out for us and our best interests. If he sees an area of concern, he will bring it to our attention and leave the final decision up to us. When he was recommended, we were told that if we were stuck without an idea, even for decorating, that he would have a solution. We have found this to be more than true. All of the craftsmen that he has used, from tile layers to carpet installers, have also been very competent. We have found his prices to be fair and reasonable for every project. As more than satisfied customers and now friends, we are pleased to highly recommend First Choice Construction Services, Jason Clark, and Victor. Paul and Linda U. Dana Point read more

Jason and his crew have done remodeling projects for our family for over 15 years now, from outdoor living spaces, to fireplaces, insane floors, windows, house painting, doors, lighting, and full gut and rebuild of an amazing master bath. He's 100% honest, caring and professional every time. He's always our family's "1st Choice!" read more

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I recently had a slab leak. My floors and my walls were destroyed in several rooms including my wainscoting, moldings, and expensive woodwork. Jason was great. He gave me good ideas on how to update my house. Floors were installed with beautiful baseboards. The walls were put back up, bathroom cabinets were reinstalled. My windows were framed. Jason is picky and had one window redone so that it perfectly matched all other windows. I was so satisfied that I had him come back and do all my upstairs floors as well. I have referred him to several of my neighbors. I will use him again. He was very easy to work with. read more