My husband and I hired Dave to do an addition and remodel of our home, it was a pretty major overhaul to the entire house. Dave has an amazing Forman named Kiko who was at the house almost everyday and Dave also came over almost everyday as well to make sure all of the work was getting done to our satisfaction. His subs were always timely, professional, and polite. Dave is an expert in his field, with experience and knowledge that helped to move the project along in a timely manner. There is always going to be unexpected hiccups with a major remodel but in the end my house turned out aWe are both very happy with the end results and can't believe we have such a beautiful home. Update 8/1/2020 I love my house! A year and a half later and we are so happy we have a little piece of heaven during such a hard and isolating time. We want to give a shout out to Dave and his team, we recommend him highly and feel very lucky to have found Desisto Construction for our home remodel. read more

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Reliable. On time. Clean up their mess. Great workmanship. Friendly & easy to communicate with. They did concrete, stucco, iron work, awning installation, painting and door installation for me and did an excellent job on every project. read more

Had a nice phone consult with David. He was Very informative for novice folks like we are. We had no reference point as to the time, cost, coordination of this industry. I appreciated his honesty, demeanor, and industry knowledge. Thank you David!! read more

I'll begin by saying I did not use this company for the reason I post now. My wife and I are looking to do a porch wrap and walkway install. Sent a quote request to this company and within an hour and a half received a reply from the owner Dave D. He informed me I would be better off contacting a concrete company instead of a general contractor as he was sure cost would be an issue. Spot on Dave, glad to see there are contractors with integrity out there and not just out to make a buck. read more

Couldn't tell you what type of work they do. David asked me to submit plans via email and never got a response. From the cocky way he was on the phone; looks like I dodged a bullet. read more

We were not looking forward to renovating the house we bought in the LBC. Being new to the area, we didn't have any contractor contacts, except for a recommendation through family. We passed on the family contact and went with DeSisto because of their glowing reviews on Yelp and after meeting Denise, the co-owner, we felt comfortable they would be the right fit for us. Not to mention, their price point was fair. DeSisto Construction took away the nightmare that most people expect when renovating a home. Our expected turnaround was tight, and they met/exceeded all expectations. This includes gutting and renovating two bathrooms, opening up the living room, new lighting, electrical. All of their service guys were professional and nothing short of amazing. The only issue we had was plumbing but that was because he was an outside hire and not through DeSisto. Our bad. :( David, the owner, was around every step of the way, in person, through phone calls and text. His sons are great too! Everybody has such strong work ethic and are skilled at what they do. We might be considered a small job in the scale they usually work, but they still gave us the attention needed. We were very fortunate to have used DeSisto for our new home and will use them again in the future! read more

I interviewed several companies to do my bathroom remodel. At the end of the day I chose De Sisto Construction. Their bid was not the cheapest but their references were great and I had a good feeling about them. I'm glad I chose them because they did an outstanding job. Their subcontractors were very professional, polite, did excellent work, were easy to work with and cleaned up after themselves at the end of each day. I highly recommend this company to anyone planning any construction projects! read more

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I was not looking forward to having work done on one of the properties I was managing. Let's just say that the experiences that some friends and family members had with their general contractors left less than a favorable impression. Then again, their selections for the contractor were usually based on the lowest bid, but they paid for it dearly with additional time and costs in the end. However, having met Denise De Sisto during the initial inspection for an estimate put me at ease. Her knowledge and experience gave me comfort that she and her crew were more than capable for the task. In addition, her friendly demeanor reinforced my decision in selecting the right contractor to do the job. I have always been very curious and inquisitive, and Denise was always more than willing to answer any and all of my questions. If you want someone to do the job right without having to babysit them through the process, then De Sisto Construction is the one, and I write with great enthusiasm in recommending them. read more

When we needed to find a contractor to build our frozen yogurt store, we looked to Yelp to see if we could find someone. We scheduled an appointment with the President and soon after meeting him had a gut feeling that they had the experience and capability to handle the job. More importantly, he left me believing that he would work very hard to complete the project within my budget and timeline. DeSisto Construction is a small construction company but the principals have decades of experience working and managing larger construction companies. Their experience shows in the quality and professionalism of their work. Our commercial TI project had its challenges but David and Denise DeSisto overcame everyone of them and made them all look easy. If you want to hire a contractor that is professional yet flexible and easy to work with, look no further. The proof of the quality of their work is in my store. Their work speaks for itself. The character and integrity of the company comes from satisfied clients that turn into friends that will testify to their experiences. I am pleased to be one of those people. read more

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We hired David for a complete remodel of our kitchen (including removing a wall) and converting our 1 1/2 bathrooms into 2 full baths and we are so thrilled we did! David's pricing was not the cheapest and he even acknowledged that. As the saying goes, "you get what you pay for." We wanted the project done right the first time so we opted for David and his team and they were wonderful! His foreman, Kiko, showed up every single day right on schedule with a smile on his face and worked tirelessly. David is very detail orientated and brought a few things to our attention that needed adjusting-- like our lack of gutters on certain sections of the house! I appreciated David's insight and advice throughout the project. If you're looking for top-quality work, this is the company for you! read more

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I needed concrete and brick work done on the front part of my property and I did some research for contractors searching the web for reviews. After that, I got 4 proposals and all came in at a very similar cost. I decided to use De Sisto Construction because of the reviews on Yelp and the proposal I received. I made a good choice. Jose, the job foreman, came to the property to get measurements for the job to get a proposal and was on time. Once I notified the company that I wanted to use their services, they scheduled the job to start within one week. On the first day of the job when the demolition of the old concrete began, David De Sisto, the owner, was there with the crew to go over the plan for the work and was very knowledgeable and helpful as I explained exactly what I wanted done. I had a plot plan for the work for the crew to use. I had a drainage problem, but they had a plan to take care of it, but let me decide if I wanted to incur the extra costs before they did anything. I agreed to the extra costs as I needed the drainage for the job to be done right. Once the work began, they got right to it. As the work progressed and a couple issues came up, I discussed it with Jose, who was very helpful and I was able to decide what needed to be done. The crew worked 5 days straight and showed up early every morning and worked all day. After the work was completed, they cleaned up the site. David came by every day to review the work and after the end of the job suggested that I needed some extra brick work to give it more of a 'finished' look. They did the work exactly as I wanted but my design needed something more. After I decided what I wanted, David had a worker come out to my house to do the extra brick work. I also had some extra brick added to my original plan because of some other issues. David didn't charge me for the extra brick work. Now, that's service!! I have received many compliments on the work from neighbors and people just walking past the property. I highly recommend De Sisto Construction. read more

I requested a free in home estimate via the estimate button. They responded promptly that they do not do work in condos. I really appreciated them getting back to me so quickly instead of just leaving me hanging. When I move into a single family home in the future, I'll be sure to reach back out to them! read more

Just call them when you need any construction work. It is so comfortable knowing there is a construction company which will do the job and not over charge you. They are neat and professional. read more

How it should be! Dave and Kiko were fantastic. They showed up on time, listened to what we were looking for and made the job happen on time and on budget. Throw in friendly, courteous, and professional and you have what seems to be the rare exception in quality lately. The fact that the quality of the work was great and they cleaned up completely after themselves and left my house better than they found it left me shocked after experiences with others. If there was anything else I could have wanted, I don't know what it is. So grateful I found these guys! read more

David was recommended to us by someone in our neighborhood and we are very glad we listed to her recommendation. David is absolutely the BEST and every single worker that came into our home was trustworthy, diligent, clean and did an amazing job on our remodel. Our project started with just a couple rooms to be remodeled. We decided to make many changes. David was patient, honest and extremely helpful in deciding certain things for our project. I HIGHLY recommend DeSisto Construction for any remodel or new home construction. I will post more photos soon! read more

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I contacted two local contractors for a quote for a bathroom and kitchen remodel. David responded quickly and was the only one to respond. After talking and meeting with David we signed immediately. After talking to the architect he recommended we also decided on building out for a master bathroom and closet plus updating the existing bath. However during construction we ended up taking the entire house down to the wood inside and doing a major rennovation. We wish we could give this contractor a million star review instead of just five stars as he is worth every one! His quality, expertise, knowledge and incredible eye to detail far exceeds many other contractors. David the owner is a wonderful, honest, accommodating, and is a perfectionist. He demands that all his subcontractors provide the same quality otherwise he makes them redo it. David is wonderful, helpful, makes great suggestions, personable and stops by to check on things 2-3 times a week. David unlike other contractors is readily available to talk to if any issues or concerns arise by phone, text or email. His response is immediate. All of his subcontractors are polite and provide the quality that David demands plus they clean up everyday! Kiko his supervisor always arrives early, is wonderful to work with and has a smile on his face. Kiko creates masterpieces with wood and works tirelessly. We loved Kiko! Luis the cabinetman will provide gorgeous handcrafted cabinets and Joe the tileman has a crew that provides beautiful masterpieces in tile too! We were very impressed and ecstatic to see every trade provide their masterpieces to build our home. We would highly recommend De Sisto Construction and would not hesitate using them again! De Sisto Construction is the only contractor you will ever need as he does it all! This contractor might not be the chespest but the quslity is beyond compare! You get what you pay for with De Sisto Construction! We absolutely loved David! read more

Mr. De Sisto came out to bid on our bathroom remodel. He is the ONLY (out of 8) contractor who provided us with a written, itemized proposal which was comprehensive and transparent. He included line items for overhead and licensing fees. When I had questions about the proposal- he answered them promptly and directly. We ended up going with another contractor-but he was in the running til the end. There is pride of ownership in how he treats people who may not become customers and that is classy. read more

Just got off the phone with Dave. What a 5-Star man! Even though he will not be working with me, the advice, assistance and direction he provided was outstanding. It is great to still have honest trades people out there like him. read more

We hired De Sisto Construction for a raised foundation addition of about 330 sq ft of master bedroom, bath, and closet. We also had some work done in our kitchen which consisted of replacing some tile with hard wood flooring and installing a peninsula. Did we have any issues? Foundation, footing, framing, roofing, dry walling, painting, tiling, electrical, and plumbing all went without a hitch. Flooring - we have hardwood in the addition and had some challenges because the hardwood in the rest of the house is a size that isn't made these days. No biggie, we went with a slightly narrower slat (2" wide instead of 2 1/2"). The installer let the slats sit for a couple of weeks and then installed and stained the floor. The floor color was supposed to match the rest of the house but it was too light. We told David and he thought that as they added clear they would add a tint to bring the color to the rest of the house. That was not the case. I wish David would have come out to see the floor earlier (he came after the 3rd coat of clear). When David saw the flooring he saw right away that it didn't match. Note: the floor looked beautiful, and the craftsmanship was really great, but the color was off. The floor guy (who we really like) came out and tried to talk my wife into fading the stain across the doorway so the transition is less noticeable, but we said no. David backed us up on that. The floor people came back, re-sanded, re-stained, and re-finished the floor. It looks great now. I only bring this up because the total process took about 6 weeks. Note that we had the same guy install some hardwood flooring just outside our kitchen, and that went in without a hitch. Looks great and the color matches well. Were we happy with quality of work and materials? Yes, very much so. I think if there's an earthquake in the middle of the night, my wife and I will be in the safest room in the house. Our bathroom vanity and kitchen peninsula are really nice, made by this guy Benito. We never had a major issue with our inspections, which is a plus. Painting, fit and finish, and even the floor, are great. Note that the inspector was familiar with David and the work they do and mentioned that there is rarely and issue with their work. Were there issues with changes or surprises? We learned our water heater was built in 1983 and decided to replace it with a tankless system. We're happy with that choice. We made some minor changes during the process, such as upgrading our electrical panel to 200 amps, adding a 50 amp panel in the garage, as well as a 220V plug for my Chevy Volt fast charger, all at my request. The DeSisto's let us know what the increase would be on each of these changes. We had a major change when we decided not to re-locate some walls in the house. The material was already purchased, so we made some on the fly decision to move some beams up, above the ceiling and made the cement landing outside the master bedroom larger (we used cement that would have been used in the footing). No issues with any of these changes. Was David on-site daily? During the hectic early days, yes, he would show up early and make sure the team knew what to do. He's worked with the same crew for years now and they know he likes things done correctly and well. Later on, when things settled down, such as painting, he'd show up on the first day to make sure everyone knew what to do and he'd show up at the end to make sure it was done correctly. He's got a great eye for detail. Was David prompt at returning calls and resolving issues? Return calls, yes. Resolving issues, yes, with the exception of the floor previously mentioned. Would we recommend them to others? Yes. We've worked with other contractors before and think the DeSisto's are the best we've worked with so far. The crews they use have been with them for several years, David has a great eye for detail and will make sure things are done right, and they come in at what they bid for the work they bid (we added scope to the project, which added cost). Our cousin was having issues with her electrician, so we recommended the one David uses and she was very happy with his work. Turns out she also used Benito for her cabinets which turned out great. read more

We had a broken pipe that caused water damage to our home, including wall and ceiling damage in the area adjacent to our family room, and damage to a beam that is part of a specially crafted archway designed by famous Long Beach architect, Kenneth Wing. I contacted Dave De Sisto because of his excellent reviews on Yelp and was not disappointed. The drywall work was done very professionally and Francisco, who crafted a new beam, which required great craftmanship and attention to detail, did an incredible job in replicating the very unique and unusual aspects of the Kenneth Wing beam. We were very pleased and impressed with the work done of the project and would recommend De Sisto Construction to our friends. Great job!! David Waller read more

I found DeSisto Construction on Yelp. I contacted about 8 contractors from Yelp and Craigslist, and this company was one of only three that actually got back to me. I was looking for someone to do some tenant improvements in my retail store in Long Beach, even though I'm located in Phoenix, so I needed to do this build out long distance. I spoke with David, the owner, several times throughout the process. He was super patient and even helped me find an architect and electrician. In the end, my project was done on time and on budget. He event sent me photos every morning of the construction process. That was going above and beyond, and it was greatly appreciated!! He gave free advice throughout the project and continued to follow up even when his part when completed. I was impressed with his attention, even though my project was considered small to his firm. I would highly recommend their services! read more

Ever watched Holmes on Homes on HGTV? Well, David is our California equivalent. If he had a show, it would be just as entertaining, if not more so, and might be called De Sisto on Dwellings. He can talk the language of the trade in a manner that makes sense to the customer and doesn't allow shoddy workmanship. I have used De Sisto Construction numerous times over the past several years (before Yelp existed). Most recently, they fixed a job gone south when I hired a different contractor who was cheaper (I learned my lesson: you get what you pay for) to build a new patio cover. The initial result was a disaster - poorly constructed, out of specification and just stupid looking. David came in and saved the day - he actually showed up and supervised the original contractor's work until it was done correctly. David De Sisto is not only charismatic, he knows more than 99% of the contractors out there. I learned that he grew up in the trade and has done everything: both commercial and residential. Now, as the President of his own company for the past several years, he uses his knowledge to the benefit of his clients, and he knows that repeat business only occurs from great results. He holds his subs and staff to a standard of excellence that he would expect if he were the one paying for the work. David inspects what he expects - and does a fantastic job of keeping the client apprised of status. He is on time and within budget. He is polite, easy to talk to and has great ideas What more can you ask for? read more

Though they couldn't do the work I needed for my remodel, they were upfront about it and quick to respond to my request for an estimate.

I met with David today, and I know he is an old school trust worthy guy. He is a contractor that appreciates quality from his team and expects greatness. He mentioned multiple times, the goal is to make the customer happy and do the best work possible. His guys on the job were clean and efficient. David runs a great crew and im looking forward to working with them. read more

We recently completed building brand new architect-designed custom home with De Sisto Construction, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. We had major problems with our first contractor, and they took over early on in the foundation stage of the project. We had 6 months to finish; the house was finished in 5.5 months, and right on budget. They did this by rigourous project management and using high-caliber subcontractors, maintaining price integrity by competitively bidding all jobs. We also had a full-time supervisor, a DC employee, who treated the house as 'his own' and communicated constantly with the us, David & Denise, and the rest of the De Sisto staff. Whenever anyone comes to our home now, they are shocked when I tell them that it was built in under 6 months. Our experience is: if you don't trust a prospective contractor, if you don't believe they're honest, then don't work with them. There is no question in my mind that De Sisto Construction is one of the most honest & competent general contracting companies that you will find. Any other questions, get our phone number from David or Denise. We're real, our house is here and you can see it with your own eyes. read more

My wife and I have worked with David and his team at De Sisto Construction on two separate occasions now and both were amazing experiences. Both projects were relatively small and despite this fact, David always made us feel like we were his #1 priority. My first project was building out an office in my garage for a new job that I was going to start in a few weeks. I made David aware of my timeline and he was able to pull it all together and finish on time and within budget just as their website says they will do. The quality of the work and the professionalism of his team was outstanding as well. His teams left a clean and safe work site after each and every day. Nice to see this since we have two small children and we continued to live in our house during construction. Thanks to David and team for the excellent work and customer service, I won't hesitate to use their services again when needed! read more

I was looking to do an exterior face lift for our house. First place I thought to look was Yelp since I've always been able to get great referrals. De Sisto Construction received some great reviews so I gave them a call. I spoke with Denise, who seem very pleasant, and made an appointment. I explained to Denise that both my husband and I work so I would prefer a weekend appointment if she's available. We settled on the Saturday after. An hour before the scheduled appointment, she called to cancel. No apology for the last minute cancellation, just that she's busy because she works Monday thru Friday and weekends are the only time she has to take care of personal business. I don't mean to state the obvious here, but that's the unfortunately sad fact for those of us that have to work weekdays...weekends are the only days we have to take care personal business. Which was the reason for the appointment (2 weeks out). If you don't do weekend appointment, then don't make one and then cancel last minute. I left Denise a message and of course never received a return call. read more

I thoroughly researched contractors for about a year before we decided to go with DeSisto Construction, Inc. From the first meeting with Denise until the end of the project we were very happy with the service provided. David is the best, we were truly blessed to have him oversee our project. The best thing about David is that he will respond immediately to any concern or question you have (yes, he actually picks up his phone when you call!). Also, David is very easy to get along with and will do anything to please the customer... as with any major construction job, there are stresses and anxieties that go along with the job- things popped up, which were inevitable, and I really like how David handled these situations and made every attempt to keep us satisfied. Also, the subs were very respectful and did good work. We have had many people, even strangers, driving by, staring at our house and complimenting us on the great craftsmanship and design. As an appraiser and having been in the real estate industry for 20 years, it was important to me to have a QUALITY contractor. If you want quality, get DeSisto- you will not be disappointed. I can't wait to work on our next project with DeSisto. And by the way, the job is done and they have followed up several times to make sure we are satisfied. read more

They did and awesome job with my new flooring and doors. I was kind of nervous spending all this money but now definitely worth every single penny read more

The front of my so-called yard has looked like hell for years, and the local partiers and dog walkers have perhaps rightfully decreed it as a rest stop and dumping grounds for years. I decided to have it enclosed with a wall that would be high enough for the gardeners to step over but too high for dogs, even the ones whose owners wouldn't be stopped. But I had no idea where to look--everyone was recommending handymen but I wanted someone in the construction business with a license who knew how to pull permits and all that. Finally, my neighbor showed me a pretty nice-looking ad flier from De Sisto (not one left hanging on your front door). I checked their license online--it was current, with no strikes against them. I also found that they put in sprinkler systems, which would be great because I planned to put in a native plant garden (see my review on Apiana Native Landscaping if you're looking for a good one). Tomas came out to bid on it and told me exactly how much it would cost (they ask no money down--you pay the whole thing when finished). He immediately knew what I wanted and also knew where the property line markers were--in fact, he seemed quite comfortable with the entire thing. It took him one day to complete it, and he and his capable assistants worked incessantly. He also talked me into a graded wall (in steps) instead of a level one because of the slope of my sidewalk; after thinking about it, I said, fine, and the thing's gorgeous. He left in drainage holes and did other details. The sprinkler system works great--he came in for a couple of hours the next day to install the operative system for it. By the way, as you may know, it's not uncommon to have a worker forget to do something, and you notice it after paying the bill. In this case, they forgot to remove the old spigot from the old sprinkler system, and I called. I figured, that was that, but two days later, it was gone--he'd removed it. That was the capping brick in the wall-- literally! read more

I would recommend De Sisto Construction to anyone. I have watched their work here in long beach and Lakewood country club and village for several years. What great work they did on all the homes. When a project came up on my home I hired them. I'm impressed how nice they are, follow up and overall professionalism. Something you don't see often in construction. I saw someway write they are the Holmes of LAo g Beach, I agree. read more

I recently made one of the biggest decisions of my life. I stopped throwing money at my home by doing weekend home projects myself. These projects never ended and things just didn't seem to come out the way I wanted them to. So, I made that life changing decision. Build a new home! I had some plans drawn up, I was going to build a completely new home from the ground up. I started shopping around for contractors, but couldn't seem to find anyone that I felt comfortable with or I thought I could trust. My wife mentioned a beautiful new home had just completed a few blocks away from our home. During the construction of this home she had noticed the contractor had posted an advertisement sign (De Sisto Construction) in the front yard. This contractor was local from our community so we decided to request a meeting with him to discuss our project. In the meantime we stopped by and spoke with the owner's of the newly completed home that was built by De Sisto Construction. We had a nice long chat with them regarding how there project went using De Sisto Construction. They told us De Sisto Construction was great, they were completely satisfied with all aspects of their construction and they love the finished product. So with their recommendation we took the meeting with David De Sisto and discussed our plans to build a new home. The meeting went well and we left with a good overall comfort level that we had found our contractor. Now onto our construction project. We started our project in February and it was agreed De Sisto Construction would take 9 months to build and they could do it with the allotted budget. Let me be honest things were not all always smooth and rosie along the way. I had a few concerns and or problems. Each time I took these concerns or problems to Mr. De Sisto he promised he would make sure things got done the way I wanted them, and they did. On a project of this scale you have to expect things to get a little bumpy once in a while. We kept a close eye on all expenditures and the De Sisto figures always balanced out to what we had calculated our-self. During the construction period De Sisto's work crew showed up everyday and on time. We never had any construction down time, those days you hear about (crews just don't show up or M.I.A.). I was one of those homeowners who poked his nose in everything, I asked a lot of questions and always got answers. If was very easy for me to stay on top of the workers as I live in a motor home parked on the property. I have to say these guys showed up everyday, worked hard and built me and my wife a wonderful home. One thing that still impresses me today is De Sisto Construction's honesty, integrity and professionalism they displayed during this project. Even to this day (after project completion) if I have problems or questions they respond quickly and and help me get things taken care of. It's very hard to find a contractor you can trust, De Sisto Construction is one of the few I know that you can trust. I found trust with true professionalism. A high quality product is what we ended up with. For that reason I have given De Sisto Construction 5 Star's. Great Job! read more