Last year Lasal Const replaced planks on our deck and reinforced it. They also stained one of the…read moredecks (with a very expensive stain). This review is about the staining: Within 3 months of applying the stain, it was peeling/looked horrible. I emailed Lasal construction with photos & left a voice-mail. I never heard back. We are now paying to have someone else fix the problem. I thought before we did this that I'd call one more time. I spoke to Alex last week and he said they would come to look the following Tues or Wed. But, they never came or called to schedule a time. See attached photos. This was very disappointing and we are not out the money paid to them to stain the deck and buy the original stain plus more labor and materials to fix their work.

I hired Alexander to handle the rebuild process for drywall and reflooring a rental property I…read moremanage, and am extremely grateful that I did. Alexander was not only very knowledgeable and gave me a great quote in terms of pricing, but he was also extremely flexible with unexpected changes and multiple change /additional work orders that we needed to make after we encountered various materials-related setbacks. He coordinated directly with the tenants to make all parties happy, and once we were able to start work, his crew were very time-efficient and were able to get things done quickly. I absolutely would recommend Lasal Construction to anyone.

I have never worked with a contractor that I want to refer and promote to all my friends in town…read more That is until I met Sergio and his team. He gave me a no-nonsense quote (fixed bid for labor and I pay for materials based on his bills) and a date when he can get started. And started exactly on that date. And never skipped a week here or few days there to take on additional work in parallel. Sergio always prioritizes my need over his or his team's convenience or the option that makes him the most margin. He is always asking - how I want things to be instead of trying to limit the work (after all it is a fixed bid project). He is down to earth and competent. His crew (Luiz 1 and Luiz 2) is industrious, talented and collegial. They are outside the house by 7:45 am and in the house by 8:00 am sharp. Even as they enter the work site, first thing in the morning they are carrying stuff in, you never see them ambling in lazily. It is almost as though they had planned the evening before what they will start with the next morning, and walk in with a purpose. I am getting a deck built and some renovation done. I have made so many changes to the project, that I have lost count. Many of the changes (scope increase) are due to what we found out after starting the work. And some of them are due to changes in my whims. I don't think Sergio ever flinched or frowned. I have worked with other contractors before. I don't think I could have done this project without Sergio, at the cost I am spending now, in the timeframe as this project and most importantly with the degree of satisfaction as I have got in this project. I recommend Sergio to all homeowners for their remodeling or renovation needs without reservation.

It is really hard to come by a responsive, trustworthy contractor these days. Sergio has proved me…read morethat it is possible. Responsiveness: Sergio called me back 10 minutes after I posted my request for quote on Yelp and visited my home that same day for an estimate. Between that and the actual work start date, I have texted and called Sergio a number of times and he has always been available and responsive to my questions. Professionalism: Sergio has shown up exactly on time on the day we set, and finished on time. The job was done just the way I asked for it, and the crew worked cleanly and left the site as if they were never there. I am glad I came across Sergio. I would definitely contact him again for another project. I highly recommend working with him.

I contacted Loona Construction by recommendation of my old friend, as they are a reliable and…read morehigh-end kitchen and bathroom remodeling company. Starting from the beginning, Ed and Eric took good care of my parents' project; their designer was very creative and accomplished at visualizing what we had in mind. My project required city permits, asbestos testing, and some extra inspections; the guys were able to flawlessly get all the needed paperwork and make sure the project is done up to new building codes. Craftsmanship and quality are amazing; there were no cutting corners, and everything was done properly with good preparation and using the right materials and tools. Project management by Ed was very easygoing. He was very communicative, and my family knew what was going on with the project and what was going to be next. Customer service by all workers was just great; everyone at Loona Construction was very responsive and helpful. I'm so glad I trusted Loona Construction with my project; Eric did a great job educating me about my project and construction in general, and I was able to actually invest my money into my project and not just spend it on some poor-quality job and non-lasting materials. Loona Construction's bid was the highest I've got, but after the completion of the job, I understood why, and I'm sure that the money spent on the project was worth every penny. Definitely recommend!

What started off as a pleasant and decent quality set of projects turned out to be a total…read moredisaster, disappointment and huge nightmare. Eric the owner is knowledgeable and professional but unfortunately their dedication and attention to us and the quality of their work dramatically declined after a few months. Not just quality of work, but communication, transparency, dedication and more. We had them work on several projects on our house including a couple of bathrooms, stairs and walls which we were mostly happy with although we had to micromanage a lot of their work, shoddy craftsmanship and continually chase after them. But the last major project, a big walk in closet rebuild was where the biggest nightmare came in where they charged us a lot of money and did incredibly low quality work. We hired a structural engineer for them to follow the plans and they agreed to do it but they didn't even come close to following the plans or the outlined contract. How do we know...because ...We had several LEAKS and when we opened up the walls we saw that they cut corners on almost everything including major structural framework. Not only violating the contract but leaving us unsafe. The project manager/foreman was virtually absent during all of this part of the project and frankly I'm not sure if he knew too much about construction and building codes. People they hire are not all that experienced, it seems, so if they are not being watched by a foreman who knows what's going on, they mickey mouse low quality work throughout the project (we saw this with other parts of the other projects we worked with them as well, where we had to continually follow up and micromanage all of their work.) We had to hire several other contractors and inspectors to redo their shabby work which ended up costing us a lot of money, time, and stress. (In their defense, they did attempt to rectify some of the work but it was only after a fight and a fraction of what they were contracted to do). This was disappointing because not only did it cost us a lot of money and unimaginable stress but it felt like a betrayal since we had been working with them for so long and we felt a real connection with them and their team, only to be disrespected and betrayed in the end.

I've been working with Larry for the past year on a tricky kitchen remodel. It involved expanding…read moreout one corner of our two story house and lots of careful planning and engineering to account for significant changes to load bearing structures. Larry worked very closely with me through this planning process. He was very responsive to emails, messages, and phone calls. He went the extra mile to explain the details of what was happening at each step of the process, and helped us make well-informed trade-offs and decisions. We haven't done the actual construction yet because of some personal scheduling conflicts, but I have no doubt that Larry and his team would be just as detailed and thorough in that endeavor as they were with the planning. He and everyone he worked with were very respectful and friendly when coming into our home, and cleaned up after themselves if they had to disturb any walls or ceilings. From a cost perspective, this wasn't the most expensive nor the cheapest firm we considered for this project, but knowing that it would be somewhat complex, we wanted to go with someone who would focus on the structural engineering rather than someone who would just get a job done in the cheapest and potentially hackiest way possible. I think that it was overall a great value given the amount of time that Larry spent with us in considering the details.

I worked with Larry for renovating my home. We added 1 BR/ 1 Bath and extended our kitchen and…read moreliving room. Larry was very helpful throughout the process. He was easily accessible and always explained each step in great details. He is not cheap, but the quality of work is worth the money.

After our modular home manufacturer unexpectedly canceled our order, we felt lost and unsure of how…read moreto move forward with building a new second unit on our property. That's when we met Doug -- and everything changed. Our project wasn't simple. The permit required us not only to build a brand-new house but also to renovate and legalize the existing old house. Doug stepped in, redesigned the new unit beautifully, and reimagined the old house so the two complemented each other perfectly. The construction of the new home went incredibly smoothly. Doug's professionalism, craftsmanship, and attention to detail were evident every step of the way. The quality of his work truly exceeded our expectations. The renovation of the old house turned out to be much more complex than expected, but Doug handled every challenge with steady leadership and creativity. He brought the right people together, found thoughtful solutions, and kept the project moving forward steadily through each difficulty. His dedication and calm problem-solving turned a demanding process into a truly rewarding experience. The whole process took nearly five years -- but in the end, we have two beautiful homes that feel cohesive, warm, and full of life. Doug's commitment, honesty, and heart carried us through. We're deeply grateful for his expertise and friendship throughout this journey. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about your home as much as you do, Doug and his team are the ones to call. We can't recommend them enough. Please feel free to contact me if you want the reference. My phone: 408-800-6698. Michael

Douglas Fernandez of Fernandez Design and Builders in San Jose remodeled my entire home in 2007 and…read moredid such an excellent job; my home now is so beautiful and unique & a great fit for my way of life. The good news is that he was so fair and honest; he really watched costs which is so unusual, and in the end, I could be so much more innovative and creative and do so much more than I could have been with any another contracting firm; even more importantly, we had such a good time working together (even the demolition which I dreaded was a piece of cake because of Doug). I left throughout the remodel on many business trips, & there was so much progress and usually a surprising new touch Doug added every time I returned home. Since then, Doug has been there for me on many other occasions. The good news is that Doug is happy with and enjoys smaller remodeling jobs as well. Last year my outside deck came away from its stucco wall & needed a complete retrofit, including adding more structural columns to further support the deck. He loves a good challenge and coming up with great creative and exciting solutions that are brilliant, yet not expensive. Doug's cell is 510-377-9711. Do not hesitate to contact me for further information; my cell is 650-804-8894. Best wishes, Kaaren Powers

Remodel of or main bathroom, which included completely gutting the original one from 1947 and…read moreinstalling a new one. we had estimates from 5 different contractors and went with Lavid Construction. Vinny was the contractor who came out and presented us with the estimate. Vinny was very professional and has a great personality. He went over all the details with us and helped us with or choices of tiles for the shower and floor. He also handled getting the permits. He started the job when he said he would and had two excellent workers (Alex & Fernando) who arrived every morning at 8am and many times stayed until past 6 pm. They completed the job on schedule and my wife, and I really like the end product. I highly recommend Lavid Construction, especially if Vinny is in charge of the project. The project also came in under what I had originally calculated, well worth the money!

Project: Total garage renovation. Quality: 5/5…read moreValue: 5/5 My wife actually found Vinnie 3 years ago when looking for a contractor , not sure how she found him but I am glad she did. We had bought a house 5 years back that was in in a bad state of repair. We had to get a lot of work done to make it habitable. For the first 2 years, we went through contractor after contractor whose work was shoddy to say the least. Finally 3 years back we found Vinnie first for a couple of minor jobs. Before long we were calling him for every project. By this time we had confidence in Vinnie's work and also on how easy honest and pleasant he is to deal with. Then we needed more space for storage, more living space and a home gym. We decided to do a major garage renovation project, that would convert the garage into a livable space. I wish I had pictures of the garage before so you could compare. We decided to givethe project to Vinnie without even considering a second option. He first finished the floor, the ceiling with recessed lighting and the closets that hide the furnace and closet that hides the whole house water filter. You can see the first pictures from 2023. Next came the most beautiful part of the project. He hand built and installed custom floor to ceiling closets with heavy duty sliding drawers. Each drawer can handle upto 250lbs. Each closet is unique in how it is arranged. From storing tools, to clothes (my wife's clothes) after she ran out of space in the walk in closet. Truthfully I have never seen anything like this in any house. It totally blows away anything I have ever seen. Now we look at quality, 2 years after we started using the closet not one item has gone out of alignment or needed to be readjusted in any way. Everything is exactly as he built it. May God bless Vinnie and his family, and I wish him every success in his endeavors. My wife now considers him to be the son we never had. She will not even consider any other contractor.

I reached out to iBuilders Design and Build for a free estimate to enclose my existing Alumawood…read morepatio. They responded very quickly through Yelp and scheduled a phone consultation. Luis and his team spent about 30 minutes understanding my requirements and provided detailed and honest feedback. They explained that since my existing patio is built with Alumawood, enclosing it with a regular wood frame would not be appropriate. The proper options would be either to remove the existing structure and rebuild it from scratch or use a specialized Alumawood sunroom system. Even though iBuilders Design and Build could not take on my project, I truly appreciate Luis and his team for their transparency, professionalism, and willingness to provide honest guidance upfront. Their responsiveness and helpful advice made the process much clearer for me.

Great customer service! Very knowledgeable and informative. Looking forward to working with you in…read moremy next project. Highly recommended!

Jeff and Scotty were incredibly professional from start to finish. Every part of the process was…read moreseamless- we were able to share our vision and watch as they brought it to life! Absolutely thrilled with the results and their attention to detail on every addition. Highly recommend on any home improvement projects. They bring luxury and quality through on the entire process. Thank you Bodhi Tree Construction for this amazing home makeover and for our beautiful kitchen - we are so grateful!

This review is long overdue, Jeff with Bodhi Tree construction has done work at our home over the…read moreyears, His attention to detail is impressive. His vision on projects we want done have always been better than what we can imagine. He has remodeled our bathroom/laundry, remodeled our kitchen. and he has done a facelift on our home. I have posted before and after pictures of all three projects. He has all done trim work around our windows. My wife has told me only Jeff is allowed to work on our home, and she is a picky one.