Adrian is wrapping an epic basement remodel for us. As part of this work, he completed the…read morefollowing: * Demo'd previous basement (incl removing furnace, water heater, ducts, knob-and-tube electrical) * Dug out slab and ~18" of dirt underneath (gaining ~8" of ceiling height in the end) * Lay crushed rock, level with vibration plate * Lay water barrier membrane and insulation * Tie in rebar to the footing and lay rebar for the slab * Install PEX for hydronic heating in floor * New sewer line added, old sewer line terminated * New concrete floor poured * Walls furred out * Insulation in outer walls * Soy-based blow-in (?) insulation in upper half of outer walls * Cut out stem wall in 2 places for new windows * 4 new windows added total * Storage under the stairs added w/custom door * Stairwell trim * New electrical throughout * New plumbing throughout * New PEX for hyrdonic heating in ceiling * water supply lines for laundry and bathroom * New LED-based lighting throughout * In-wall speakers installed * Media center, ethernet, and coax wiring * New gas line and exhaust for the mechanical room * new gas, water supply lines to the second floor for future project * Custom L-shaped corner bench in main room * 2 doors installed for bathroom and office * Custom bookshelf/door to mechanical closet in office * Custom hardwood trim, baseboards throughout This has been a project of epic proportions. It all started out as a simple water-proofing endeavor, as our old, partially finished basement was allowing in rainwater in multiple locations. After interviewing several contractors, we chose Adrian because he recommended the best solution to our problem, not (just) the cheapest. We employed for two starter projects: installing a new external french drain and replacing our foundation (also reviewed on this site). Once these projects completed successfully, we immediately hired Adrian to do a full basement remodel, which is just now wrapping up. We are extremely pleased with the end result. We're actually not quite finished with the project; we still need to install a couple thermostats, which may depend on a future project we have with Adrian. But minor touch-ups aside, the finished project is breathtaking to behold, especially considering what we started with. To call this a remodel is a bit of an understatement. The entire basement was gutted, including removing the 2" slab and digging down ~12-18". We removed the water heater, the furnace, all the old knob-and-tube electrical, and the forced-air ducting. It was replaced with updated plumbing, brand new electrical, and a custom hyrdonic heating solution in the poured concrete floor and also in the basement ceiling, providing radiant heating to the main floor. The basement itself was partitioned into 3 rooms: a main room, an office, and a new bathroom (the bathroom itself will be reviewed separately, but suffice it to say it turned out wonderfully). Beyond the "typical" furring out of the walls, new insulation, new windows, new lighting, etc, he built us a custom L-shaped bench in the corner that also doubles as a storage area, currently holding the kids' toys. I know, right? The other half of the main room is the entertainment space, which now features in-wall speakers, jacks for the subwoofer and coax, and a custom-built shelf with built-in electrical outlets. The office also doubles as a guest room, which includes a closet and a custom built book-shelf which is also a hidden door to the mechanical closet. It's truly a wonder to behold. The trim work throughout is exquisite, and matches the style of our craftsman-style home to a T. If you have an eye for detail, you'll see many ingenious little solutions throughout (e.g., specially-ordered hinges to keep the custom-made door flush to the wall). Adrian was a font of creativity from beginning to end, and the end product shows no small amount of his personality and class. Suffice it to say, the final product is indeed water-proof. It's been ~18 months since Adrian began on the basement, and in that time not one drop of outside water has breached the new walls and floors.

We really appreciated Adrian's knowledge and attention to details! Highly recommend Bogman.read more

Sound Pacific re-roofed my home. The work was nearly complete in March 2018 but for a few details,…read moredrain etc. I made several attempts to get MIchael, the owner, to finish these details but emails and phone calls have been ignored. I'm hesitant to get the work done by another company as it may void my warranty. They left drain covers uninstalled on drains, a ponding issue that needs repair on garage, the coping installed was incorrect and left a 3% slope in a few areas, water damage repair was needed inside over the kitchen area and electrical weather head supports were not reinstalled. Everything was paid for and these items left for repair have made the home unsafe. This could have been a good job but he left too many details uncompleted. Michael P.

Great family-run and family-focused operation. We hired Sound Pacific for a basement earthquake…read moreretrofit and remodel. The work was extensive: full demo, earthquake retrofit, insulation, wiring, tile work, drywall, trim, doors, carpet, and windows. We couldn't be more pleased with the job they performed. Michael and Ryan were clean and meticulous in their work. Michael also did a great job managing the process of handling the engineering plans, permits, and sub-contractors. In addition, despite all the work they had to do, they always went out of their way to make sure we weren't being inconvenienced by the noise or their comings and goings. We now have a safer and more comfortable living space. Along with the quality of the work, one thing that is crucial in hiring contractors is trust. Michael and Ryan are sincere in their desire to do a good job that met our expectations, while keeping cognizant of the costs. They frequently made sure we were happy with the progress and were very responsive to our questions and comments throughout the process. As a result, Michael and Ryan earned our full trust. I would gladly hire them again for projects both large and small.

We just finished bathroom remodel with Fine Element and couldn't be happier. We were sold after the…read morefirst meeting with Asa and canceled all the other bids. We agreed on scope up front and they got right to work on the demo with a team of guys. When we increased the scope along the way, Asa drove to our house on Saturday to meet with us and we agreed on price that we were all happy with. As little items came up along the way, they didn't hit us with annoying scope changes. They work quick and do high quality work. Highly recommend! The before and after photos speak for themselves.

I couldn't be happier with my new kitchen!!!! The team was professional, efficient, and easy to…read morecommunicate with throughout the entire process. It was truly a pleasure working with Gil and his team. I highly recommend Fine Element for anyone looking for top quality remodeling and renovations Satisfied costumer

The concrete sidewalk work went great. The crew did a fantastic job, and they always kept a…read morefriendly attitude.

Jeff Sun responded in minutes to my request, came out on a Sunday to offer an estimate, and…read morecompleted a bathroom remodel on Monday! Excellent communication and excellent customer service!

I called and Sergey came to my home to see my project. He seemed positive. He measured the length…read moreof the wall I wanted. I sent him detailed specs of the door tracks I wanted. He left with a promise to send me an estimate in a few days. A week went by and I didn't get an estimate. I emailed him two times over the next week to let him know I was anxious for the estimate. It's been over two weeks now and I've had no response from Sergey. I would never recommend such an unreliable company!

We absolutely LOVE our new remodel on our bathroom. The crew put ceramic tile in the bathtub area…read moreand replaced the floor with ceramic tile as well. The bathroom looks brand new and we couldn't be happier. Calvin & Jamie

Jordan and Kosty installed a backsplash in our kitchen and it came out perfect... really could not…read morehave asked for more. Given that we were doing subway tiles, finding someone attentive to detail that would get all the lines straight was very important. All decisions regarding the cuts of the tiles and placements were run by us to ensure that we would be 100% satisfied. We look forward to working with Jordan on all of our future projects! I would happily recommend Jordan to anyone. On top of providing great work, he was communicative and responsive.

Have called and send several emails requesting RFP for a bathroom project and never replied. I…read morewould NOT recommend this business again.

Tony did an expert repair of damage in middle of my engineered flooring. Prompt professional,…read moretrustworthy and tidy. Highly recommend this company. Now if I can remember not to walk on it for 6 hours!

Just got done with a massive remodel in our home in Silver Firs area. We went from a house that was…read more80% stuck in 1987 that was driving us crazy. We were finally in a position to update so we started getting estimates from different companies and contractors. Lion Heart Remodel stood out above the rest. Most folks I met with had a lot experience in remodel work but Richard has vision and imagination. From the moment he introduced himself to my wife and I, we felt confident that this was the guy to hire. Never once through this 2.5 month project did I regret that decision. Great communication, asks for feedback through the whole process, and takes changes in stride. We did three new bathrooms, windows, flooring trim, interior and exterior doors, interior paint, banister-replacement-with-pony-wall, and a new deck. The work done here by Lion Heart and his whole crew has been literally life changing for us. For the first time in the 15 years we've lived in this house, we are absolutely in love with our home. I cannot recommend Lion Heart enough. Now that my remodel is done I don't mind sharing!

We have been in our 60-year-old home for six weeks now after an 8-month renovation. We are so…read moreincredibly grateful for the workmanship and integrity we have experienced with Emerald Isle. Andrew's comprehensive bid helped us keep track of our budget. As we went along, we added some things which extended our timeline and budget but all were worth it. Marcus, our project manager and a detail person, worked well with us and the company's subcontractors, who were excellent. We had a lot of subs. Framing. Insulation. Asbestos removal. Drywall. Electrical. Plumbing. Painting. Woodworking. Tile work. Cabinets. Hardwood floors. We were able to be on site quite a bit and appreciated the workmanship, expertise, and friendliness of the subs. Thank you, Emerald Tile. We still pinch ourselves as to how lucky we are to have found you.

Emerald Isle recently completed a bathroom remodel and kitchen floor replacement project in our…read more84yo house. He and his subcontractors did excellent work - they were timely, considerate, and based on experience with past residential renovation projects completed the job professionally and at the price quoted. We highly recommend Andrew and Emerald Isle Tile!