We needed to harden our home which was located in the Mountain Fire area. Johnny and the crew were…read morepunctual and professional, cleaning up at the end of each day. Johnny's input into the design made sense to accomplish our goals and budget. Was able to work on slope with his varied equipment. The oversight of the project was excellent.

We moved to Newbury Park at the end of 2024 from New Mexico. When we bought our house we knew the…read morepool, decking and coping would need to be redone, but we decided to live with it for a while. When we were ready earlier this year to get the work done we did extensive extensive research online since we were new to the area and didn't know anyone. Of the 8 companies we contacted, Johnny and Hard Rock Effex stood out from the beginning. Johnny got back to us quickly after we contacted him and got us a quote quickly right after he came to our home. Some of the other companies took weeks to get back to us, if they even got back to us at all. After reviewing the quotes we got and interacting with the representatives of the other companies, it was clear Johnny and Hard Rock Effex were the company for us. We have nothing but great things to say about them. From Johnny to his foreman to all the guys who work for him, they were all such a pleasure to deal with. They were on time, kept a neat workplace, were respectful and all around lovely guys to deal with. Johnny listened to what we wanted, answered all our questions and made suggestions when he thought it was necessary. We trusted him implicitly and his suggestions were always right. The end result is our pool and backyard are absolutely beautiful! As we went through the process we started realizing we needed new landscape lighting and new gates. We asked Johnny if he could do those as well and he could. It made our lives so much easier dealing with one person/company for everything. Hard Rock Effex does high quality work and charges reasonable prices. We highly, highly recommend Hard Rock Effex and Johnny and his crew. They did what they said they would do, when they said they would do it, and met every deadline. Every step of the way their experience, expertise, and professionalism shone through. If you want high quality work and great customer service at a reasonable price, Hard Rock Effex can't be beat.

I would highly recommend YB Remodeling. I worked directly with Yigal, the owner and would hire him…read moreagain. He was responsive, pleasant to work with, has a tremendous amount of experience with cabinetry/plumbing/electrical/tiling/slabs. He has a crew that have worked for 5, 10, and 15 years for him. I felt his crews were respectful, dog friendly (a huge plus) and clean. It is helpful to be organized, know what you want, do your homework, be communicative -verbally and in writing. Also, I thought there was a lot of value to be on the jobsite when they were working, because you could answer questions right on the spot and not delay your project. These are things that helped our Master Bath Remodel run smoothly.

It's been five years since we had our bathroom installed. The cabinets are all falling apart. The…read morehandles are discolored and my husband called him up and he said I'm not responsible. Buyer beware buyer beware do not use this fraud.

Bruce and his team did an excellent job. Bruce's scope consisted of a complete redo of my entire…read morefront yard, back yard, driveway, pavers, borders, and drainage. I hired the landscape contractor separately but Bruce was very good about coordinating with them. Prior to starting the project, I spent more than a year drawing up plans and interviewing contractors. I made the right call by hiring Bruce. He and his team did an excellent job. His right hand men were Chilo and George who were well equipped for this project. Bruce was onsite nearly every day for three months. Bruce was prompt and very responsive to all my questions. In the end, my wife and I were thrilled with how everything turned out.

Bruce and his team were exceptional. Bruce was on site every day to review the current status of…read morethe project. His foreman was excellent and was very collaborative in explaining any necessary changes required on the job site. Bruce's crew was incredibly hard-working and professional. They cleaned up the job site every day to minimize the dust from the masonry work. The quality of their work was exceptional and exactly what I was expecting. I would highly recommend them.

Recently completed a bathroom renovation project by Focil Construction. Truly amazing work and…read morehaving them take lead on design was key to me getting the bathrooms I really wanted. Working with Stephanie on the design process helped to see the vision through her high quality bathroom renderings. The Project Manager, Joe Focil, is a creative problem solver and is able to deal with any unforeseen issues that can arise on any construction project. So happy with Focil Construction's work!

Unfortunately, I didn't have a good experience with Focil Construction. I should have known that…read morethey were not trustworthy when they verbally made promises (such as the renovation would be complete by Thanksgiving) but then wrote a different date (end of December) into the contract. When I questioned why the contract said end of December, Joseph told me that the contract required adding an additional month. When I received the schedule of work, that too said the project would be completed by the end of December. I was not living yet in the property and renting, so the additional month added another $2,300 onto the project that I wasn't expecting. I asked for them not to charge me for additional fabrication and installation of the stone which they refused but they did end up finishing by the end of November so that I could get my furniture out of the rental so that I would not be charged for another month. This was not the only reason I began not to trust them any longer. I ordered the stone through the family of a friend, and the owner of the store asked for the name, address and phone number of the fabricator. I asked Catalina for this information. She gave me the correct address because the stone needed to be delivered there; however, she lied about the name of the fabricator. As you can see in the screenshot, she said the name was Israel when it's in fact Olympus. She supplied her own phone number as the number of the fabricator. Anytime I see lying, I wonder the motive, and I start to question everything. In addition, on the contract, the square footage was greater than the entire area of my condo. Again, I had questioned this when I signed the contract and Catalina assured me that I would only be charge for work done. I later had to argue with Joseph to get him to reduce the amount he was charging to the actual square footage which I estimated by taking the number of boxes of wood and multiplying by the square footage per box. Joseph told me that they used every single piece of wood in every box, but, as you can see in the attached photo, there was a box still sealed that had not been used. If I had not questioned this, it would have been $700 more. When I began to question the integrity of Joseph and Catalina, I did more research. The amount of glue needed for the wood floor is 30-35 square feet per gallon. I confirmed this with another flooring installer who works for the friend from whom I purchased the wood floor. In the attached, you will see that I was charged for 8 bucket of glue (5 gallons in each bucket) at $207 each. That is literally twice the recommended amount for the 650 square feet of wood that they installed. Also, I provided 4 buckets of the same glue for the padding that went underneath the floor. At $207 each bucket, I was overcharged more than $800. This led me to question the linear square feet of baseboard which I just got done measuring. I was charge for 240 square feet; however, the linear square footage of what I measured was 160 square feet, quite a difference and an additional charge of almost $500. There was an additional issue with the electrical outlet for the refrigerator. The appliance store was not able to install the refrigerator, because the cord would not reach to the outlet where they had placed it. I ended up having to pay for an additional visit from the appliance store ($75). I asked Joseph if he would reimburse me for this since he was responsible for installing the outlet in the correct location. He never responded to me. I definitely feel that Joseph and Catalina took advantage of me and my lack of knowledge and experience with renovation work. I wasn't able to catch all of the overcharges before paying for them, and it added to the already exorbitant cost of the renovation. I wish I had gone with a different contractor.

I've used TC Builders in Pacific Palisades, Westlake Village, and Moorpark for both residential and…read morecommercial needs. Always a positive experience and we never have to worry about a thing with them. Completely stress free. Does great work and communicates everything. Highly recommend.

I worked with Steve Tarn / TC Builders twice this year and had great experiences both times. Steve…read moreis very responsive, communicative and does great work. He and his team were on-time, fairly priced and are above and beyond conscientious about the work they provided. I would highly recommend them.

We cannot say enough good things about Rabin General Construction and Richard. From day one,…read moreRichard has been incredibly responsive -- always quick to answer texts and calls, and consistently keeping us updated throughout every step of the process. We initially hired RGC to replace four nail-in windows and one slider because we were experiencing interior water leaks. The work was done quickly and perfectly. We were so impressed that we hired them again for painting and a water heater replacement. Months later, our upstairs (brand new) Milgard windows began leaking. Richard came out right away. He brought in their supplier, Agoura Sash & Door, and even coordinated two separate inspections with Milgard's warranty team. Both times, Milgard said the issue wasn't covered. Instead of walking away or blaming the manufacturer, Richard stood behind the job. He paid out of his own pocket to replace the windows again -- including tearing out stucco, redoing drywall, repainting -- everything. That kind of integrity and accountability is extremely rare in construction. If you want a contractor who truly stands behind his work and treats customers the right way, call Richard. We would hire him again without hesitation.

I've worked with Rabin General Construction on multiple major projects over the years, including…read morerepairing two separate slab leaks and completing extensive renovations to our home. Every experience has reinforced why they are my first call whenever I need work done. Rich and his crew are professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and incredibly easy to work with. They communicate clearly, show up when they say they will, keep the job site clean, and genuinely care about doing the job the right way--not just the fastest way. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding. Every repair and renovation has been completed with exceptional attention to detail, and it's obvious they take pride in their craft. They don't cut corners, and they treat your home with the same care and respect they would their own. What really sets RGC apart is their customer service. Rich is extremely responsive, keeps you informed throughout the project, and is always willing to answer questions or offer honest advice. It's rare to find a contractor who is this reliable, responsible, and committed to customer satisfaction. Whether it's a major renovation, a plumbing repair, or any other home improvement project, I recommend Rabin General Construction without hesitation. They've earned my trust through consistently excellent work, and they will continue to be my go-to contractor for anything home repair or renovation related.

used HRM Family Flooring on a few different projects throughout the years. Excellent quality and…read moreservice. They've always come within budget and successfully installed flooring on time. Amazing customer service from beginning to end of each project. They can always be reached and make the process seamless. I would recommend HRM for everything from small to large projects. You can always count on them!

We all know how stressful a home renovation can be - so picking the right vendors is ultimately the…read morebiggest factor in whether your renovation goes well or you become Tom Hanks in the movie "The Money Pit"... luckily for me I was provided a great referral for my flooring needs. HRM and Rod did an impeccable job of supplying and installing over 3,000 sq/ft of flooring... In today's world of Bidenomics and hyperinflation... HRM came through w/ the most affordable quote out of appx 10 vendors. And in the end... All I can say is thank you HRM - I will recommend you to all my friends/family.

My wife and I recently bought a fixer-upper house to call our forever home, and we quickly realized…read morethat the shared wood fence along our property line had been neglected for decades. After looking into replacement options such as wood and vinyl, we decided to invest in a slumpstone wall for its lack of maintenance required and longevity. After consulting with several local masonry contractors, we chose CPF Masonry and it was a great decision! We valued Pat's extensive knowledge of the requirements for a structural wall and their pricing was highly competitive. Pat also demonstrated extreme patience with us during a lengthy pre-construction phase as we were dealing with a difficult neighbor for the project. CPF Masonry managed the entire project from start to finish: tearing down and hauling away the old wooden fence, building the new stone wall, and helping with the cleanup afterwards. The final product looks absolutely phenomenal and completely transformed the aesthetic of our backyard. If you are looking for an honest, highly skilled, and completely reliable masonry team in the Thousand Oaks and Ventura County area, I cannot recommend Pat and the CPF Masonry crew enough!

Pat Flaherty and CPF Masonry are the ABSOLUTE BEST! They show up on time, are appropriately priced…read morefor the services they provide, stay within budget, keep a clean job site and are always on schedule. The work they do is flawless - perfectly done every time. Pat is a true pro - friendly and reasonable with a wealth of knowledge. They have done two projects for us - adding a section on the top of an existing brick wall and extending our patio to fill in a planter where a tree died. Their work speaks for itself. We love CPF and are always thinking of the next project for them!