We hired Cynthia Bennett and Associates to remodel our 1920s historic home in Altadena focusing on the kitchen and bathrooms. As we proceeded with the remodel, we encountered many challenges ranging from wildfires, difficult issues with Edison Electric, and many neglected problems with the home during previous homeowners. It ended up being a very difficult and challenging project. Carolien (who has taken over the business from her mother, Cynthia) rose to each challenge and found a way to make things right. Once we moved in a few unexpected issues arose and Carolien was there to make it right. A large project like ours always has its challenges (we have gone through another major remodel 30 years ago in Phoenix), especially in an older home that is in need of care. It really matters to have someone with a great reputation who cares about the project and has great sub-contractors working for them. I would recommend Cynthia Bennet and Associates for a remodel project. read more

Cynthia Bennett & Associates - Kitchen remodel - General Contractors Near Me - South Pasadena, California

We hired Cynthia Bennett and Associates for an extensive rehab on our home in South Pasadena. We redesigned nearly 75% of the house, completely redo-ing three bedrooms, two baths and a laundry upstairs, expanding the downstairs to add the nicest kitchen I've ever cooked in and a back porch. Throughout the process, I found Carolien and Tim to be extremely responsive, detail oriented and tasteful in their recommendations. Their subs were uniformly *excellent* and the work was scheduled efficiently. Drafting and plans were clean and detailed, fixture selection was very assured and I found their focus on executional excellence remarkable. The project was completed on budget and dramatically increased not just the value of our home, but the pleasure we take in it. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Cynthia Bennett and Associates are truly fantastic, nothing but my highest recommendation. We did a major renovation with Cynthia Bennett and associates: completely remodeled our kitchen and bathroom as well added a second bathroom and laundry room. In addition to doing a beautiful job, they were done EARLY and ON BUDGET. I repeat: They were done EARLY and ON BUDGET. If you know anything about home renovations, that achievement should be review enough. But I'll happily sing their praises more. From the beginning of the design process, they listened carefully to our needs and struck a good balance of both making recommendations from their experience while still deferring to our taste. Their communication throughout the project was impeccable. Our Project Manager, Carolien was easy to get ahold of any time we needed to talk. The contractors and trades people they work with were of the highest caliber. Really happy with how everything came together. Of course there were a few hiccups, there always are. But when something went wrong, again they dealt with it quickly, honorably, and timely to make it right. This earned them a deep level of trust and respect from me. And once again, they finished early and our final bill was right at what we had initially budgeted for, and our house is just as we wanted it: Gorgeous. Again, nothing but the highest recommendation. read more

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About 3 years ago CB & Associates remodeled my master bathroom, added a new master closet and added a French Door in the master bedroom. I was so impressed with their work and the team of contractors that 2 years later, I remodeled the rest of the my house. CB & Associates opened walls to create a great room, remodeled the kitchen, laundry room, pantry and guest bathroom and office. It was a big job and I couldn't have been more pleased with the results. I would highly recommend CB & Associates and their team with any job, they are a pleasure to work with. Carolien was always in constant contact with me to solve any issue big or small. Even after the job has finished, if any issues arise, they are there immediately to take care of things. Thank you Carolien and team CB. read more

Cynthia Bennett & Associates - General Contractors Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Our kitchen and family room remodel was completed 3 months ago and we cannot be happier. We interviewed 5 other companies before calling Cynthia Bennett. It was a big decision for us to go with Cynthia Bennett & Associates since we knew the project would cost more than we had initially planned. We wanted to assure that the remodel would complement our 1926 Spanish Revival home and Cynthia's proposal seemed to meet our objectives best. We do not regret our decision. The design was much better than we imagined and there are so many special design features that we would never have considered on our own. The remodel will give us years of enjoyment as well as increase the value of our property. The construction portion of our project lasted 5 months. The project manager, Tim Clark (architect) came to our house almost every day to meet with the subcontractors and inspect the work that had been accomplished the previous day. We had weekly project meetings to go over the schedule and answer any questions or concerns that we had about work that had been accomplished. Although Cynthia Bennett did not come to the job site regularly she was intimately familiar with our project through communications with her staff, pictures and review of daily site visit reports. Several times Cynthia directed that an alteration to accomplished work be made because the results did not meet her standards. Questions and concerns were always addressed immediately. Her staff was always very professional and Carolien Fehmers' (Cynthia's daughter) attention to detail was a very positive impact on the project. Carolien helped us select some of our favorite features of the project such as a dramatic ceiling fan and the decorative handmade tile for the fireplace. She also helped us select the counter tops, lighting fixtures, cabinet hardware, paint colors and tile for the kitchen. All of these finishes achieved the goal of complementing our Spanish Revival home. Our project was completed on time and within the contract price that we had agreed to. We have received rave reviews from our family and friends and we will definitely consider Cynthia Bennett and Associates for all future work. read more

I signed up on the internet for a consultation fee and got an e-mail response that I would get a call. Almost a month later no call so I called them and spoke to Lauren who said she would get back to me after she found my paper work. Finally got a call from her and I called back. During our conversation she asked what my budget was and I told her I had already purchased $26,000 in appliances and had the flooring (another $3,000) and planed to spend another $40,000 to complete the kitchen (basically cabinets and labor). The next comment from Lauren was that their kitchens start at $100,000 then silence. Ackward moment yes! After a few seconds I had to say I guess your too expensive for me and I will have to find someone else. They weren't even willing to take the $195.00 fee they charge to come out an give you an estimate. read more

We used Cynthia Bennett for an extensive kitchen remodel. We had an excellent experience and love her staff. When I had ideas, they elaborated on them, and when I didn't have ideas, they offered their advice. The subcontractors were polite and clean. Cynthia's work is first class! read more

You will never, EVER be sorry if you use Cynthia Bennett and Associates!!! It was seeing the Pasadena Showcase kitchen three years ago that told me that Cynthia Bennett and Assoc was the team I wanted to design my new kitchen, den and master suite. The whole experience was one of mystery, thrills, and education. I came home each day so anxious to see what had been done and how. Since my house was built in 1937 with an ugly 1970 add-on, unexpected problems arose. However, the 1/4" thick contract had built-ins that foresaw these situations. I was included in decision-making every step of the way and it certainly helped that I had done lots of research ahead of time, keeping pictures of designs that I liked. I should point out that I was able to stay in the house during the two phases of remodeling. Cynthia's team members and subcontractors were most professional and were absolute perfectionists! The most minute problems were discussed and solved so that every detail was correct. My kitchen was doubled in size although no walls were moved. My cavernous upstairs master bedroom was made a bit smaller to accommodate a huge bathroom with air-jetted tub, chandelier and heated floor in addition to the regular bathroom items. Best of all, the projects were finished ahead of schedule. I have to say that you do get what you pay for and every penny was worth it! My remodel was a delightful experience. I will never forget it and now I get to enjoy it everyday! Many thanks to Cynthia, Goli, Tim, and all of the wonderful subcontractors! read more

I am a big supporter of Cynthia and her professional team! We have a small 50's style home and we wanted to keep that feel, with clean lines, open concept and lots of light. I was a little intimidated because I have seen all her beautiful kitchens in the show case houses and mine was not going to be anything like that. But from the start I knew we were in great hands that she got what kind of kitchen we wanted. We went to Cynthia's office to work on the design, picked out the wood for our cabinet, cabinet hardware and tile. All the sub contractors were excellent, pleasant and clean! That was a big worry and I never had to be. The designer that was assigned to our construction came every day to be available to the contractors and me, and we had a specific meeting every week. We were told Three months and three months it was. While the couple next to us who did their own contracting took a year! Carolien, the in house designer is excellent! You don't have to use her, but we did and so glad we did! She found the perfect color for our kitchen, and paint color is so tricky! One of a dozen reasons to use Cynthia is she stands behind her work. We were not getting hot water to the sink, that week the plumber was there and tweaked it, not here more than 10 minutes. When I was using the stove vent it didn't seem to be drawing the fumes up as well as it should, called her up and they sent out the repair person. Some how the vent outside was was wrong, a new one was ordered and replace without any addional charge. You would not get that type of follow up if you had done it on your own. People say"oh, you used Cynthia Bennett, isn't she really expensive" I tell people you get what you pay for! The reliability, the excellent workman ship, contractors showing up when they should, the support and professionalism is bar none. I can hardly wait to do another project wiith her! Here's to Cynthia and her excellent team! read more

Top quality work. Outstanding design sense, top quality contractors, daily inspections and followup--trustworthy in every way. Design staff extremely helpful, working with your ideas and needs. Decisions all made in advance, so work flows on continual reliable schedule. We used her group for 3 projects and are totally satisfied with the results. read more

Cynthia Bennett & Associates remodeled a bathroom in my home and with her excellent design made the bathroom appear larger and I was very pleased. Have received many compliments on it. The job was quoted to take 6 weeks and was completed several days early. I also had "popcorn" ceiling removed throughout the living room and hallways and these areas painted. All work was completed within 6 weeks and I have been very pleased. I highly recommend Cynthia Bennett & Associates. read more

The single experience my husband and I had with Ms. Bennett convinced us that we would never, ever hire her and would dissuade any of our friends from doing so. We arranged for a design "consultation" because we wanted to do some landscaping work. The assistant who we actually spoke to to make the appointment reminded us twice that the fee was $150 per hour (I may not be remembering the exact dollar amount but it was over $100). I said fine. Ms. Bennett arrived, toured our property with us, and gave us some pithy advice that we could have picked up in any garden magazine. She seemed bored and indifferent. When it was time to leave she told us what her fee was and stood there looking at us. I said, incredulously, "Do you want to be paid now or will your office send a bill?". She said she'd like a check now. So as she looked over my shoulder (literally) I wrote out a check right then and there for her fee. read more