I had all of my windows and sliding doors replaced with Anlin through Approved Contractor, and the experience was great from start to finish. They were professional and thorough from the initial visit, and even though I waited a few months to schedule the work, they honored the original quote without issue. Installation was quick and efficient. When the moulding didn't match my existing one, they replaced it with something much closer. They also followed up after the job and coordinated with an Anlin technician to fix a few minor issues. And they worked well alongside other contractors I had on-site, which made things much easier. Overall, they honored their word at every step, were easy to work with, and delivered quality results. I'd definitely recommend them. read more

We used this company to replace our old windows and sliding doors a few years ago. When I had an issue with the lock on my slider, they sent a team out quickly to fix it. Very responsive and great to work with. Not to mention their pricing beat other similar companies. read more

The team provided a seamless installation of fireproofing for our roof and soffits. From setting up scaffolding, to installing 30+ Vulcan vents and 10 dormers, this was a great experience. The quality of the contractors, employees, materials and finishes is excellent. I would use them again for sure. No other San Diego based contractor could provide all the services required to get this job completed. I didn't want to deal with managing subcontractors, and this job required, scaffolding, roofing, soffit installers, and painting. We are extremely happy with the end result read more

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Would hire again, well run professional company that aims to please and do good business. They replaced windows (required all new construction), fixed major stucco damage and painted. My house is transformed and very happy with results, many compliments from neighbors. My pest control guy thought he came to the wrong house at first, it looked so different! The stucco damage was worse than what the initial bid covered and I was warned at the start the costs might go higher. They were willing to compromise on the additional price. One selling point for me with Approved Contractor is by doing both the windows and stucco they take responsibility if any issues arise with either. I was kept informed of the schedule of work. Thanks to Justin, Marcos and crew, window crew. And thanks to the office ladies who always answer phones and emails promptly. Highly recommend Approved Contractors. read more

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Approved Contractor for a renovation project on my home, and I cannot speak highly enough of their service and professionalism. I had water leaks from the intense rain season which required me to not only redo all my stucco walls but brand new windows to replace the cheap retrofits. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and stress-free, thanks to their dedicated team and commitment to excellence. Shout-out to Mike Powers for helping me throughout the process and my million questions. The rest of the team Kimi and Don for all their work. read more

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Approved Contractors are the epitome of professionalism. They installed a beautiful French Door for me and although we had a miscommunication on how it would be put in there was no problem at all because Justin arranged to have the involved people come out and within a week my stucco was done the door was installed and the follow up every step of the way was remarkable - unlike anything I have experienced when doing home remodeling. And a nice little touch. I even got a Starbucks gift card from them after my order was placed - kind of made my day actually. You won't regret it. read more

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We followed up or original installation to complete the house. Once again, everyone was so friendly, competent, and considerate of our needs as they worked from room to room. The windows look fantastic and the price was the best. Thanks again guys!! read more

Justin was so fantastic & helped guide me through process on selecting my siding to get an accurate estimate. He was kind and answered any questions I had and educated me on what any contractor could and could ask me for, best practices with installing siding/stucco, etc. Ultimately I opted to keep the project within the family due to cost but if price had been no issue for me, I would have definitely gone with Justin and team! read more

I wanted to take a few moments and share an experience that I had with a window replacement company. I had multiple companies come out and give me quotes, but one person in particular, Justin with Approved Contractor Inc, took the time to explain to me that my windows had a lifetime warranty and I could contact Milgard with any concerns I had regarding possible repair. He also pointed out simple maintenance steps that I could do to continue to ensure that my windows remained efficient and waterproof for years to come. The time he took convinced me to forgo the replacement project (ultimately saving 40-100k) and to utilize that money in other areas of my home was greatly appreciated. If you are looking for someone who will be honest and take the time to inform you without pushy sales tactics, then Justin and Approved Contractor, Inc are the ones you should call. Highly recommend them to anyone and everyone. https://nextdoor.com/p/w_4rpKkHBfk5?utm_source=share&extras=MTYzMjg5Nzk%3D read more

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We live a couple blocks from a very high fire zone area adjoining a watershed in San Diego County. After taking bids from 5 companies, we hired Approved Contractor to make our home MUCH more resistant to wildfires. We wanted all wood removed, replacing it with only stucco and Hardie board. They were BY FAR the best company that had a solid understanding of the actions to take, without compromising aesthetics. Furthermore, they were recommended on the James Hardie website. Our timeline was tight. They moved quickly. Our crew had the skills of craftsmen and technicians. Marcos, our manager was like a conductor. His team worked seamlessly to complete our project on time, within budget, and well beyond our expectations We couldn't be happier...or safer. read more

Approved Contractor is A+ Outstanding!! We hired Approved Contractor to install new siding, a few windows, and new trim for all the existing doors/windows. We are so happy with the work they did, and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to do a similar project. The entire staff and crew at Approved Contractor was so awesome to work with. We had great constant communication with our project manager (Mike) and the office administrators (Kimi and Emely). Overall the entire crew did an excellent job on our project... very clean and respectful of the property. Thank you all so much for all of your hard work, you're the best!! read more

We hired Approved Contractors a couple of months ago to replace our windows and sliding door. They did a great job for a great price, and we are happy with how it turned out. We would highly recommend them for your window replacement needs. read more

An incredible experience from beginning to end!We got several quotes for 1957 home remodel. Ultimately we decided on a complete demo of wood exterior, new insulation, stucco application, fascia replacement, and all new windows and exterior doors. A complete exterior renovation. Our first few quotes were by small local contractors who overpromised and underbid, it left us unsure and untrusting. Then we met with Justin at Approved Contractor for an intial quote. He was thorough, spent time with me going over each detail, knew all the available options and prices, and followed up immediately after with a complete and explicit quote. The total estimate was reasonable, and honestly, I felt like it was accurate for the time and materials involved. It made me feel like they weren't just trying to make a quick sale, that it was well thought out and well planned. As a PM myself, it made me feel good about the trajectory of the project overall. I'm glad we trusted Approved Contractor! The project was a breeze from demo to final details. I couldn't believe how fast these guys work and they were very friendly and receptive to my needs. Would highly recommend! read more

We had 9 windows replaced with vinyl double-paned ones. They did a great job at a great price. We're very happy with the result. In addition, we had one large, multi-paned unusual window that we wanted replaced. They came over several times to look at it and discussed several options. It turns out that it's not really suitable for vinyl since vinyl is not as strong or stiff as the current metal frames. They could have gone ahead and done the replacement, but we would have had problems in the future. They were honest and up-front about it, and we really appreciated their integrity. read more

My home project was completed today and I couldn't be more satisfied. New stucco, stone veneer, and paint were expertly done. The work crews were courteous and hard working. The results are exactly as we imagined. There are so many shady home improvement contractors out there. Why take a chance. This company is reputable and honest, and the work is professional. Well done Approved Contractor! read more

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We've had our new windows in place for a week now and the difference is striking. It's so much easier to control the temperature inside the house, and it's SO much quieter. The screens actually stay closed when we close them! It's so great! I am really glad we chose to go to Approved Contractor. Even in these times of supply chain disruptions and delays, they communicated with us throughout and let us know that we hadn't been forgotten. The only complaint I have is that when the windows arrived they scheduled us immediately with very little warning, so we didn't have enough time to move furniture around or plan meals around the house being a mess for a few days. We also didn't have enough time to move our money into an accessible account so we could pay them promptly! In the end they helped us with the furniture moving and taking down some of the drapes, and when we sent them screenshots of the money transfers we initiated they were kind about having their checks delayed a few days. The work itself is excellent, and the guys who did the installation were knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. I enjoyed their company and my puppy adored them so much he moped the day after they finished when they didn't come back! They also did a great job of keeping the dust level down in the house and cleaning up after themselves. I couldn't be more pleased. read more

We hired Approved Contractor to update our old siding and our moisture damaged stucco. We are very satisfied with the end results to our home. The James Hardie siding and the weep screed install for the stucco were much needed upgrades to the house. The project transformed the exterior of our house and now I can say we have the best looking house on the block thanks to Approved Contractor. Everyone was a pleasure to work with. Justin came out to analyze and gave us a fair quote. Responsive whenever I had questions. Marcos and team were always on time. I had one revision to the garage and they were able to accommodate. Kimi and the front office were friendly and easy to reach through various forms of communication. Thank you team for making our house beautiful. read more

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Thank you Justin for a casual presentation and thorough detail of explanation on the stucco repair and the textured coated paint. Osmay the foreman was communicative and flexible during the whole process. I especially appreciated the detail in the prep work on our 1958 home. Our house looks clean crisp and brand new. read more

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We hired Approved Contractor to replace 15 windows and redo our siding, replacing old wood shackles with Hardie fiber cement board. They did a great job and we are pleased with the result. We liked their professionalism. They uncovered couple problems during demolition and proposed proper remedies. They don't hide problems, don't cut corners and do everything as per code and with high quality. We enjoyed working with Mike (sales/project manager), Kimi (office), John (windows) and Jesus (siding & painting). All the crews were friendly and hard working. They respected the property and left it clean every day for the duration of the project. This is a serious company and they are experts at what they do. I definitely recommend and would hire them again. read more

We hired Approved Contractor to replace the siding on our home, replace some windows, and paint. They did a great job and the price was reasonable. read more

We are really happy with the services provided by Approved Contractor. We used their services to replace our old siding and 2 windows. The team was wonderful and they kept our property looking clean and neat through out the job. We love the look of the new James Hardie Fiber Cement siding and Cool Life reflective paint. read more

I had an insulation project that was small and grew into 3 contractors. I called Approved Contractor and worked with Justin C. He came to the house a couple of times until we agreed on the scope of work. Justin was accomodating and didn't force me into any work I didn't want. As a matter of fact, we scoped the work and then I rescoped and Justin was very patient and willing to help me get what I wanted. Justin managed different contractors and we removed some rotting siding from the second story of my home and installed insulation then replaced with stucco. As with any project, there is always something that is not quite right. I took some pictures and sent them to Justin and he had a crew out to correct every issue I had. The project turned out well and I will contact Justin for future work. Thank you Justin C. at Approved Contractor read more

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We did a full house (exterior & interior) remodel after purchasing a 1938 beach house. For anyone who's done a complete remodel, you understand the headaches involved; all contractors start out great, but when problems arise, that is when you know if you have a good or bad contractor. Finding a reliable honest professional contractor is a rare find. I'm not saying we haven't had hiccups along the way with Approved Contractors, but they were always there to fix issues. I worked closely with Matt Loomis and he is by far the most professional project manager I've worked with; he is prompt, pays attention to small details, honest, reliable, and was the reason why we chose Approved in the first place. The owner would also call us to make sure we were satisfied. They were not the least expensive quote, but I would definitely use them again. They stand by their work and are professional. BTW, did I mention my house looks amazing? read more

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I wanted I preface my review with the fact that we ultimately did not work with this company and want to warn other families who may have experienced a similar negative encounter with ACI or are seeing similar red flags. August 2021 - we invited a salesman Mike to our home to discuss a back patio door. Sept 2021 - contracts signed for the replacement of back patio door, 5 large windows and possible future work for stucco. Why did we choose them? They were certified Anderson window installers and Mike seemed fair and knowledgeable to a certain extent. Measurements were completed and the expectation of install is determined to be in/around Oct-Nov. Oct 2021 - radio silence from ACI so I reach out to inquire about install before the Thanksgiving holidays and before I have family arriving to stay with us. Justin from ACI gives me a 2 sentence response that there are material delays and install is now January of 2022. Close to 5 months after measurements. That was it. No apologies or the same level of customer service BEFORE contracts were signed. Let's be honest here, they knew about the product delays and set dishonest expectations from the beginning. Jan 2022 - They call and want to install and confirm measurements, I let them know I now have two elderly and sick parents at home and need to push the installment of 6 very large products to April. Mind you, I'm asking for more time before I open my home for a massive project. Our family was still very much interested in our Anderson Windows. Even the stucco repair and coating is something we want to pursue but was always indicated to be 3-4 months after windows. Justin (marketing?) Jared the CEO, and Mike (sales) all attempt to give me grief about my family situation and expect me to be bullied into installing when it's convenient for them. The CEO himself tried to yell at me on a call and I found that hilarious. Contractors absolutely fail to realize the level of liability we all carry as homeowners when we open our home, savings and family to construction. I believe I witnessed ACI attempt to make excuses for work they later realized was more involved in installing windows, and still attempted to bully us into installing right away. Zero empathy for what a 5 month delay on their suppliers end and to top it all off began stretching the truth. Ultimately after 8 months of unnecessary back and forth with their completely incompetent & dishonest attorney from Florida (which was odd) I purchase the Anderson windows/materials outright from the supplier (ACI is just buying it from another dealer) and find a respectable, honest and truly family contractor who is also Anderson certified to complete our beautiful home remodel. To this day, ACI refuses to return our deposit making a justification that they "worked". They did not but hey, business must be terrible. Keep it, seems like Jared needs it for classes in manners and professionalism. Lesson learned here - you may only see positive reviews because ACI like some shady companies attempt to lie about material delivery, strong arm homeowners into inconvenient and dishonest transactions but more importantly, they use scare tactics and a lawyer to manipulate the circumstances as if that would ever work in construction law. The greatest satisfaction I had in all this was working with a good attorney to push back with unruly and unprofessional contractors like Jared Green and Justin Charney. Goodbye and good riddens! No matter how you twist the circumstances - we came out on top and as honest hardworking people, I never had any doubt that we would. Our family is healthy and safe and that's what matters. read more

Good quality work. Great pricing. Financing that helped us fund the project. Great communication. All the things you need from a great contractor. Thank you, Approved Contractor! We greatly appreciate all your hard work and efforts to help us get closer to finishing our add-on project. If you're looking for a great contractor, Approved Contractor is an excellent choice! read more

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We interviewed several contractors for window replacement in our recently purchased condo. Approved Contractor gave us a great price, with in my opinion, the best quality and best warranty vinyl windows (Anlin), with a new slider and new French doors. Justin and John were great to deal with. Preston led the installation process, was very polite and professional, great attention to detail. It just took a day and it was a totally painless and very smooth process. Despite supply chain issues, they came through for us on time for the agreed price. We're very happy with the results. read more

My wife and I are pleased to recommend Approved Contractors. We decided to take on a major project for our house. We started by looking at recommendations on Yelp and some other sites. We kept reading about Approved Contractors. We decided to give them a call. Mike Waters contacted me and set up a time to meet. We immediately felt comfortable working with Mike. He was punctual, was a straight shooter, and backed up everything he promised. We had a general idea of how much the project would cost and Mike was in our target range. We had new construction windows installed, Hardie cement siding, new stucco, and a texture coat finish. We love the windows and the guys that installed them were first class all the way. It's amazing what new windows can do for a home! Most of our time, though, was dealing with Jesus and his crew. From demo to final clean up, he and his crew were on top of things. We were especially impressed with Jesus' eye for detail. He went above and beyond a number of times. I'm not sure if Approved Contractors is the cheapest company but I can certainly say they are worth every penny! We are very happy with their work and highly recommend them. read more

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We recently had four windows and a slider replaced by Approved. They were excellent! Quote was quick and easy. They kept in contact while we waited for manufacturing and arrived on time for installation. The crew was excellent. Very nice and very concerned with the quality of our install. At the end, they walked us through the job and assured we were happy. Highly recommended business. Very professional. read more

Mike who came to initially inspect my home and provide an estimate was GREAT. I wouldn't have been sold if it wasn't for his honesty and straight forward approach. I also appreciated that he gave me real estimate numbers on the spot. Justin the manager was also very helpful in the process. The crew was polite, did hard work daily and paid attention to detail. I am very satisfied with the entire project and Mike was communicative and available whenever I had questions. The company is accommodating to concerns and shows outstanding customer service. I couldn't be happier. New roof with 50 year warranty, new lifetime warranty color texture and new doors and trim installed. They even demo my old 1960s wall stone. Thank you all at Approved Contractor! I will be recommending this company to all my fiends for future renovations. read more

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We have been getting a lot of work done at our house lately and have had may different companies give us quotes . I was very impressed with Mike at Approved Contractors . He was professional and thorough when explaining pros and cons of different windows. He didn't rush me and the pricing was affordable. I'm looking forward to getting my new windows installed ! read more

I had broken stucco, old windows and ageing trim paint. Got 3 quotes and checked references. Approved was good price, good references, good ideas and best personnel. Job was windows, stucco, stone veneer and paint. Kudos to Mike, Jesus, Daniel and Alon. Jesus has years of experience and it shows. His advice was on point. He takes no shortcuts. Their paint prep (sand, caulk, prime) was meticulous. The stone work was better than I could have imagined. I get many compliments from the neighbors. Job was completed right on schedule. I've had quite a few contract jobs over the years on my rentals. This was the best experience ever and I highly recommend them. read more

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I really thought long and hard about the rating I was giving , but then I felt others should know this, just by reading all the reviews here I'm sure all the clients are happy with the results and I'm not judging, pictures speaks for themselves. It's the practice of honesty I question, trust me I'm not a grunted customer or anything like that. I meet Justin and explain the project I was trying to complete, he gave me a fair estimate at that time, and a permit wasn't a requirement to do this job , but after reviewing all the estimates I received, we decided just to shelve the project. Now out of all the compaines I saw, Justin was the only one that followed up with me, and I just told him I wasn't happy, he asked to meet up and I said ok give them another shot. Justin and his partner came by and I went over what I was looking for again, this time Justin told me that I would need to get a work permit to do this project, for the travel back and forth it would cost me $160.00 plus the cost of the permit, why pay someone $160.00 when I could do it myself. I also needed a Window, he gave me a price, I told Justin that I need to look into this. And I am glad I did, the places that I went to did say he gave me a good deal on the window, but one thing I like when I walk through Homedepot and Lowes is you just never know who you would run into. I ran into two home inspector who overheard me explain my project and informed me about the permit. I was informed that because I wasn't extending my project that I didn't need a permit, it's like changing your carpet to wood flooring, all I was doing was changing cover, I received both business card just for further references in case if I get hustle like I did by Approved Contractor. I went to work that Monday and share the news with my co-workers and to be wow, one of my co-worker live next to a home inspector, I got his number and he told me the same thing as the other two home inspectors did. I called and informed Approved Contractors I will not be using there services. Again as I stated before I'm not a grunted client, I was lead to believed that I needed something when I didn't, were is the morals, the action of Justin was improper, what I am saying is follow up regardless how many times it take to get a fair price, another point, I asked for a final numbers but Justin but he didn't want to give it to me. I understand it's a business but this project wasn't a fair opportunity. I"m sure I will be hearing from Approved Contractors. I hope this has help those down the road. read more

I have enjoyed two opportunities to work with Justin and his crew at Approved Contractor. Once on a commercial building project and most recently at my personal residence.....excellent results on both. Competative pricing, on time installation, clean up after completion. The whole package!!! read more

Approved Contractors just replaced our windows in our home. We have an old craftsman style home and replaced 13 windows. From the beginning there was no pressure and everything was explained to us. After the windows were completed, they came in and did it all in about 7 hours, including the removal and hauling of the old windows. They used contractor style caulking and made it look awesome. Once installed they went window by window to show the work and to use our windows properly. It made the biggest difference in the appearance of our home. This is our first remodeling job in our home and we trust Approved Contractor. We will use them again. Communication was also excellent. They came through in everything they said. read more

We contacted Approved contractors and several others via Angie's List to work on our house. From the first contact and throughout the entire project the Approved contractor team was fantastic. We got a very competitive quote from Mike Waters. Jessie our project manager and Chol our on-site supervisor were all professional, courteous, over a job that took weeks they left the site immaculate every day. We have a dog and before they left they went around with magnets and really made sure the ground was cleaned up so that the pup didn't hurt his paws. The Approved Contractor team replaced doors, windows, redid the stucco, applied a ceramic coat to keep it fresh and new looking , replaced the sofit, and spruced the house to make it look young again. We would gladly recommend them for any similar job. read more

Love these guys! Quickly responsive on email and text, competitive pricing, and beautiful work completed with professional, kindness, patience, and no fuss. Just the best! read more

I can't say enough about this company. I was very impressed throughout the whole process. Before choosing Approved Contractor I saw about 5 other companies abs by far they were the best priced and most informative. The work they provided was awesome. They were on time and the 3 men installing my windows did a fantastic job. They were extremely polite and respectful. I felt very comfortable having them in my condo (being a single woman). They worked great as a team and got the job done in great timing. Everything went smoothly from beginning to end. I would definitely recommend this company. There were so many of my residence also impressed with the work they were doing. Many owners came up to them asking who the company was abs how to get in contact. I hope some of the residence in my complex work with this company. Thank you Approved Contractor for your amazing job. My windows are beautiful. read more

This is a fantastic company and I would highly recommend them to anyone that is planning on doing an exterior makeover. First off, the owner (Justin) was always very responsive via text or phone if I had any questions or concerns about the job. Jesus was the project coordinator and he had some excellent ideas and recommendations to really make my house look amazing. The window and door installers John and Preston were amazing and did a great job installing my windows and two doors. With the front door being a challenge and needing extra attention, it came out perfect!!!! Marcos and the team were the hands on guys, patching, priming and painting the house. I had some areas that needed extensive patching and texturing that are so well done, it's impossible to tell where the patching took place. Plus the stacked stone work that Marcus did is absolutely beautiful and makes the entire house "pop". I can't say enough for this company, and they definitely deserve 5+ stars!!!! read more

Cant recommend this company enough! Mike gave us a quote the same day when coming to see my house. Their team was very professional and really made sure I was satisfied with the stucco job. Don was the supervisor of the job and he was outstanding! They were also the cheapest quote I received as well. read more

After starting a job with another company to paint the exterior of our house, the other company told us that we needed a company to repair the stucco on our house (with the paint job already started!). We called Approved Contractors to come out and give us a quote for the job. Mike came out, was so friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and gave us multiple options for this unexpected project. They were able to get a crew out to work on the job within the week (the other quotes we received were 8+ weeks out). When we signed the contract, Mike was very transparent about the breakdown of the cost of the project. Don and his crew came out to work on the job, they were all very friendly, extremely neat (always cleaned up at the end of the day) and most importantly, they completed the job just as quoted - no unexpected delays or extra costs. The stucco was blended beautifully and you can't even see a seam or change in texture. Kimi in accounting was really awesome and very communicable, every email was responded to quickly. Our experience with Approved Contractors was nothing short of a 5 star experience!! read more

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