Paul is a class A professional. He is polite, concise, informative, communicative, knows his trade,, and does exactly what he says he will do. I interviewed 7 potential businrsses for the job and Element/Paul's estimate and interview and professionalism made it obvious who I wanted to hire. And, I wasn't disappointed. Hands down, he was the right choice. He is was confident in working with my insurance contractor any, too, and got everything he asked for that I needed. And more. Really we came out with a head in the end. And he answered all my stupid questions and did not make me feel less then. He took my calls at all kinds of different hours and responded immediately. This is the way to go if you have water damage or want to do remodeling this is a company for you. He's a very decent human being and he runs a very stellar business. I know he was watching out for my interests, first and foremost, the whole time. read more

So far very good, best follow up, was able to get the job started very quickly, came under my budget for my project. I may follow up on this review however once the job has been completed. read more

After some mold remediation was done, we were left with part of our wall missing drywall and insulation around a window. We were on a very tight timeline, and Paul was able to accommodate us, even when we had to reschedule to wait for a mold clearance test! He knew we had to get it done quickly and prioritized us, coming out early in the morning as soon as we had our clearance results. He helped make sure everything was ready to go and all materials were there, and left it to Nick who did the repair. The end result was fantastic, Nick matched the rounded corners and texture of the surrounding area perfectly, and you would never know it was damaged. Best of all, it was completed start to finish in a single day! We needed it done quickly and Paul and his team were able to do it without cutting any corners. We would highly recommend ECR! read more

Paul was the perfect contractor for us. We were needing some renovation on a newly purchased 2nd home in San Diego. We received quotes from 3 different contractors. One came considerably higher than Paul and one was slightly lower. We chose Paul because we liked him personally and his confidence in our project. We have done several renovations in the past and they have always been twice the cost and twice the time quoted. Not with Paul. He began the job immediately, stayed on the timeline and finalized with the original price quoted. Additionally, he was quick to respond to our texts and sent us numerous pictures and updates of our transforming home as we were out of town. The neighbors reported that the workers were all courteous and respectful. There is no doubt who we will used for any future projects. read more

I just had my master bathroom remodeled by Element Construction and Restoration. I have to say, It was the first time I've ever had a project done with no stress, they were on time, they were clean. The project was done perfectly. My tile work was straight and even, but most important, I was notified when they were arriving, who was coming. I can't say more about Paul and his Crew, Chris, Mike and Dave. They were Awesome!!! read more

When we had our bathroom leak Paul was one of my first calls. He was super calm and helpful and guided me in the right direction for next steps. Paul is super knowledgeable and responsive. He worked diligently with our insurance company to get us more than they originally offered so that we could properly rebuild after the valve leak. I would definitely recommend Paul and I look forward to working with him again for our future upgrades. Thanks Paul! read more

PAUL AND ELEMENT CONSTRUCTION ARE AMAZING! We unfortunately experienced a pretty major pipe leak not even 2 months after moving into our first home and we wound up having to tear out our entire kitchen. Floors, dry wall, cabinets, appliances, all of it. After the initial phase of panic and confusion, we started looking for contractors to help us get everything put back together. I found Element Construction and reached out and the owner Paul got back to me super quick and said he could meet me at my home the very next day to take a look. He was very knowledgeable and even explained the insurance side of things, which is always the most confusing and difficult to deal with. He took some photos the same day and sent over an estimate within 24 hours. He said he could get us on his work schedule the very next week which was great considering the only other contractor I heard back from couldn't schedule us for at least 2 months. From day 1 of beginning work he kept us informed of the rebuild process and worked with the insurance company on our behalf. Even when insurance came back with a super low amount for what they would cover (which would have left us in a very tough spot financially) he reassured us and went back to our insurance to let them know that their payment was insufficient and they had left a lot of items off of their list. His whole team was great and treated both my wife and I very well and answered any and all questions we had. Considering how crappy the overall situation was, there really is not a better contractor we could have gone with to help turn our construction zone back into our home. read more

If you are looking for a restoration contractor, you can't go wrong with Element construction & restoration. When our home we're flooded, we hired this contractor to restore our house back, they definitely exceeded our expectations, Paul, Oscar, and the whole crew were very professional, and easy to work with. They definitely work for you, and not for the insurance company. We highly recommend this company. read more

Very professional and they did an awesome job . He's workers are very punctual and courteous. My kitchen received a total magnificent makeover. Paul is very professional and truthful. His company will someday make it to the read more

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I can't recommend Element Construction & Restoration high enough! I contacted Paul (the owner) to get a quote to replace the floor and all surrounding fixtures in my bathroom based on a recommendation from my realtor. He responded immediately with a quote which included a very detailed breakdown of the scope of work as well as some additional questions to ensure everything was addressed. The quote I received was extremely reasonable and he stayed on budget throughout the entire project. Paul came out to personally inspect the bathroom and help me create a plan for the remodel--he was very helpful and responsive and was able to guide me through the correct flooring and other materials to select for the job. Oscar and Carlos performed a majority of the work and both were punctual and professional the entire time. We hit a snag which required a plumber be sent out, but thankfully Paul coordinated with Rome to come out and replace the flange for my toilet that same day at a very reasonable price (well below what I would have paid if I had to coordinate the plumber myself) so the project was able to be completed on schedule. At the end of the day, the work that they did was excellent and I am in love with my now-completed bathroom. I highly recommend Paul and his team at Element for whatever your construction/restoration needs may be! This was the most stress-free encounter I've ever had with a remodel (needless to say remodels are never stress-free...), which was the cherry on top of the great work that was done. read more

Paul and his team were extremely professional and helpful during our time of need. There was a big windstorm and it knocked down some of our fence. Paul came over immediately, got us an estimate, and got the work done right away. We feel very safe and the fence is amazing! We will always go to Paul and his team from now on for our fence repairs and remodeling needs. We will recommend Element Construction and Restoration to all our friends and family members! read more

So far great experience. They have not started my project yet but they gave me a free quote in the middle of coronavirus outbreak. Paul was on time and used proper precautions such as a face mask. read more

Paul and Element Construction were fantastic in helping us remediate water damage in a rental property during the pandemic. Living across the country, we were so impressed with Paul's proactive communication and project management skills. He was flexible when an external issued caused a delay in the work mid-way through. He was knowledgeable and effective working with our insurance. Truly one of the best experiences we have had. We highly recommend Element! read more

It was a pleasure to work with Element Construction! Paul was on time and there every step of the way to help me with my insurance claim and fixing the drywall and flooring damaged that had occured due to a leak in our laundry room. My insurance was giving me a hard time in paying for the repairs but Paul advocated for me and was on top of things until they covered all expense (minus our deductible). I'm so glad Paul helped us through the insurance claim process and was patient. The work done on our home was immaculate it looks as though nothing ever happened I highly recommend for any home reconstruction or remodel! read more

My property manager referred this company after the dishwasher in my rental property flooded the kitchen and dining room. Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with, he coordinated with the tenants and insurance company directly while sending me regular updates throughout the process. Will absolutely use him for future updates and repairs! read more

Element Construction and Restoration repaired my bathroom after a slow toilet leak of 1.5 years. Dealing with Paul and his employees were by far beyond my wildest dreams. Paul is amazing to work with. He does exactly what he says he is going to do, from showing up on time, to giving you an estimate, to completing the job. Paul was there every step of the way from the beginning to the end, he made sure the job was done right. I've never had anyone in the construction industry be as honest and upfront as Paul is. He helped me with the insurance company and making sure they paid me for the true damage I incurred. I didn't pay a dime out of pocket and it was all because of Paul and his expertise in the field. I asked Paul about why he started his own company and he said it was because he was tired of the BS in the construction industry. If you are looking to work with a detail oriented contractor (with both the finished work product and the paperwork) look no further than Paul and Element Construction. I am looking to have more work done at may house and I won't hesitate to call Element. And he will definitely be my first call in an emergency. I hope Element grows and flourishes. I'd like to see someone of Paul's integrity and character succeed in an industry that doesn't always value those traits. read more

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I Wanted to share my experience with Mr. Paul Courtwright and his company: Element Construction and Restoration. When I found a house with great bones in the Carlsbad area - I started looking for a contractor that could help take my ideas and create finished living spaces. Meeting with Paul - he came across as honest, smart, with a good sense of humor - qualities I find very important in the construction/remodel world! Those qualities stayed true during all the time I have worked with him. I wanted high quality work and explained my ideas and budget to Paul, and that I was ready to start as soon as possible. Paul solved some challenging technical problems and hired strong and dependable craftsmen /women to complete the work. I have a beautifully updated kitchen, two full bath suites with electrical, plumbing and lighting updates as well. Paul put up with my errors in the process and was patient and good-humored throughout the planning, permitting and build-out. I had a great experience with Element and will continue to hire Paul and his company as needs arise. Element Construction and Restoration receives my highest recommendation. Give them a call! read more

Paul and his team get an A+ ! Paul and his team did a GREAT job taking care of my aging parents when they needed reconstruction done on their home after a water leak. Paul made commitments to my parents and he kept those commitments! He was very easy to work with, very professional, and delivered as he committed. Thank you...! read more

I was very lucky to have met Paul under an unfortunate event. Due to the mold issue caused by water damage from my upper unit neighbor, I was in need of a bathroom and walk-in closet remodel. The insurance company completed the estimate quickly and provided me a claim payout then I moved on to meeting different contractors for quotes. After meeting with six to seven contractors with quotes ranging from $11,000 to $22,000, I quickly realized that the insurance payout is 50% less than the mid-range quote. Even though this is my very first remodel I know that the insurance payout is not going to able to pay for my bathroom remodel back to a comparable setup. I did not know what to do. After listening to my situation on insurance payout one of the contractors suggested me to talk to Paul. The contractor knows that Paul is very knowledgeable and very good with the Xactimate software. On top of that Paul is a contractor himself so whatever the insurance adjuster miss on the estimate Paul will definitely be included in his estimate. He told me the Xactimate software is widely used among insurance adjusters and contractors so it will be an easy comparison between the insurance estimate and the actual project cost. This would help me greatly to get a fair payout from the insurance I decided to acquire Paul's services and Paul called me on Monday morning after receiving my contact info the previous Saturday afternoon. We set up an appointment for Tuesday morning for him to access needed repair. My first impress of Paul was that he is very professional and very efficient. He is also very detail oriented, friendly and patience. He told me that understands how difficult it to be out of your own home, which is why he wants to help and have me back to my home as soon as possible. He emailed me a 37 pages Repair Estimate the very next day and had already emailed it to my insurance adjuster. removal). He also did follow up call with my insurance adjuster as the adjuster is busy and hard to reach. After the communication between my insurance adjuster and Paul, my insurance adjuster sent me another check that was about 28% of the original payout. I finally was able to start my remodeling project and once the project is done I will be able to move back home. It was totally well worth it for me to acquire Paul's services. I highly recommend anyone that is not getting a fair payout from their insurance company to acquire Paul's services. read more

Our kitchen had a leak that caused a lot of damage. We decided to upgrade our kitchen since we had to have a portion of it gutted anyway and had been meaning to revamp it at some point. Paul was easy to communicate with. We tried to go through insurance, but they refused to pay because it was a slow leak (apparently slow leaks are not often covered by insurance companies because they are probably common). The insurance agent informed me that they had worked with Paul before and that he is good. So, we opted to work with him. Every step he let us know what was going to be done. His workers wore masks during the entire time and kept things as tidy as possible. The painter Paul uses is an artist and he is passionate about making it look good. All of the work was completed in the promised time frame. His price was pretty spot on according to what the agent predicted as well. We are so happy with our kitchen that we probably will do a master bathroom remodel eventually when we get there. read more

I recently had some water damage in my home that had just been remediated and dried out. I had a big hole in my ceiling and drywall's and flooring removed and exposed. I needed someone to help repair the damage. I called Paul and he was polite and very professional and he was sympathetic to my situation. He was able to stop by the next day to inspect the damage and I later received an estimated quote from him later that day. For the inspection, he called before arriving and showed up on time per our agreed appointment. He had his face mask on when we met and he wore shoe covers when he came into my home. He took the time to explain the scope of work to me during the inspection and he throughly answers any question or concerns I had about the process. He also mentioned that they were able to work with my home insurance company and provide any documentation or info they would would need for any insurance claims. After receiving this quote, and comparing with others, I felt his estimate was fair so we hired him. His team were able to start work on my home the same week (Friday) it took them 3 business days to complete the job. My home looks as good as it originally did. His staff was also professional, they covered up when they came to my home and they didn't leave any mess behind when they left. Over all I'm very happy with my service from Paul's company Element construction and I gladly recommend them. read more

I rarely write reviews, typically only when something goes really bad or when I receive exceptional service. Happily it is the latter with regards to Paul Courtwright and Element Construction. Paul completed our project on time and on budget which was a challenge. He was the only person that I contacted willing to contractually obligate himself to the timeline we had to work with. Paul is very intelligent, polite, fair, patient and an extremely effective communicator. He kept in contact with me almost daily and was obviously on top of the project, stopping by on a regular basis to check on progress or when changes were necessary. His crews led by Oscar and David were always on time, a pleasure to deal with and asked questions instead of making assumptions - something that kept everything on schedule and avoided potential heartaches. I highly recommend without any hesitation Paul and his company - he exceeded our expectations and that is hard to do! read more