I had a flood in my condo Easter morning. Oscar was recommended by a friend. I could not be happier with the end results. Oscar worked hard advocating for as much reimbursement as possible. I know he went above and beyond with his communication to my insurance company. He listened to all of my silly requests and made them happen. My new kitchen design provides more natural light. The under cabinet lights are beautiful in the evenings. The quartzite is gorgeous. Oscar made sure that every detail was addressed, no matter how small. Oscar and his team had great communication and always showed up when they said they would. They always respected my home and cleaned up after themselves. I just love everything about my new kitchen. But I especially love the little key cabinet. I saw something similar online and he brought it to life. Thank you Excel for my amazing new space. (Including before and after photos) read more

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I had water damage to 2 two bathrooms and flooring. Oscar and his team did an excellent job. They were very professional, reliable and did great quality work. Oscar was great to work with, and he made sure the process went smoothly even with permitting with the city of Lake Forest. Charlie is an artisan with Tile work and kudos to the rest of the team for quality work and keeping things clean and organized. I highly recommend them. They rebuilt both my bathrooms and I am really happy with how they turned out. The quality, speedy and smooth process was worth the price. Thanks Oscar and team:) read more

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Oscar and his team did an incredible job remodeling our two bathrooms! His subs were so skilled and pleasant, especially Alex and Charlie. Work was on time, estimates were accurate and the work was clean and done as requested. A few small adaptations were requested mid stream and done without any issues or push back. They were very neat and always cleaned up at day's end. Highly recommend for any Bath remodeling issues. I found Oscar/ Excel from Yelp after reviewing multiple contractors. So happy with my choice. read more

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We engaged Excel for a complete exterior painting of our home. The quoted price was great. The crew showed up as scheduled and completed all tasks agreed upon. They completed full house prep including thorough power wash, stucco and wood repair. Prep and paint included much more than originally agreed upon. The job was clean and completed promptly. All work was done professionally and showed pride in workmanship. I would recommend them for any job. I definitely received higher quality than it cost. read more

Oscar and his crew were amazing! We had him remodel 3 of our bathrooms. 1 of those 3 we turned into 2 separate bathrooms. And of those we made one an en suite to an existing bedroom. So we had 4 in all at the end. I couldn't be more pleased! Everyone is we show them to are so impressed! The new bathroom looks like it should have been there always! read more

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We hired Excel to remodel one of our bathrooms. Oscar, Charlie and the crew were great. We had the vision. Oscar made it happen. (Quickly, efficiently, and within budget.) Overall, top notch team and best contractor experience I've had. We plan to utilize Excel again for upcoming kitchen remodel. read more

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Oscar and his team did a phenomenal job with my new shower. They were able to quickly knock out my old shower/tub from the 80s to a modern tile walk in shower. Impressed with the work and communication and will plan on having them complete future projects. read more

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We hired Excel to replace our balcony floor and garage ceiling which were damaged during one of the last rain storms. Oscar and his team were prompt & professional and communicated every step of the way. The balcony floor and garage ceiling both look awesome. We will be using them for future projects! Highly recommend for quality craftsmanship and reliable service! read more

Oscar and his team we very professional and did an amazing job with our master bath and full bath remodels. His entire crew were very easy to work with, skilled and efficient. We would definitely love to use his team again in the future. read more

Oscar and his crew are excellent to work with. They genuinely care about pleasing their clients and take pride in their work. Unlike many contractors who require you to do everything through them, Oscar is very open to working in collaboration with homeowners to help them cut costs. We used Oscar's team to help us remodel our entire downstairs into an open floor plan and when a separate non-affiliated HVAC company did such shoddy work that our ceiling collapsed, we hired Oscar to fix it. He and his team reinstalled the entire HVAC system in about 3 days for less than it cost the bad company to do it the first time and now everything is up to code and working perfectly. When we save up enough to remodel our master closet and bath we will definitely be using Oscar! read more

Oscar was the best. He was very helpful in helping me with the design of the kitchen, and making sure that I was happy each step of the way. The entire crew maintained health and safety practices during the project, cleaned up after each day, answered any questions that I had. Oscar gave me a timeline of 2 weeks - complete new cabinetry, moving water and gas lines, installing new lighting and re-piped the plumbing for the house. I thought no way! I have been thru a kitchen remodel before and there were many delays. But he kept to his word. We completed the project with the exception of a few finishing details (because I hadn't picked them out yet!) in about 2.5 weeks - we lost 2 days because I changed my mind on a few cabinets. So I wholeheartedly recommend Excel Maintenance! read more

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Oscar and his crew constructed a beautiful walk-in closet for me. They were punctual, efficient and very polite. I highly recommend them. I love my closet. It's exactly what I wanted. thank you Oscar, Ulysses & Juan. read more

After some bad experiences with contactors, I was extremely pleased to work with Oscar. I had a deadline and not only was that met, the job was done early. All of the crew was responsive, clean and competent. I would highly recommend this company. read more

We used Excel Maintenance to remodel our kitchen with quartz countertops and all new cabinets almost two years ago. We also expanded our kitchen island. We kept our existing floors and appliances. They did the entire remodel in two months and were very clean in the process. We love our kitchen and so far no chips in the paint of the cabinets. Quartz has held up great too! The crews are very specialized and do their trade pretty quickly. EMS also converted an undermount sink in our rental to an overmount sink and that came out great. Very reasonable in price too. Highly recommend Oscar and his team. read more

I found Excel on Yelp when I was desperate for quick repairs due to a leaking water heater. Oscar came to the rescue, taking my call and scheduling quick service by his contractors. So grateful for friendly, professional, on-time workers that got my project done fast and just how I needed it! Thank you! read more

I had a very specific vision for my master bathroom makeover and Oscar was able to communicate that to his crew and deliver! I'm very impressed with the level of workmanship and attention to detail, and I consider myself kind of picky. Looking forward to having Oscar & Co back to tackle our Guest bathroom next! read more

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Oscar and his team of contractors were amazing. They did a beautiful, complete, remodel of my kitchen. We went over the plans several times before and demolition was done and he even had the cabinet installer come over, twice, and measure to make sure the install was perfect. If there was a correction, or if something that I wasn't happy with, he had it taken care of within a few days. Everyone was, for the most part, on time for their scheduled appointments. Oscar is a gem and I was very lucky to find him. Once you meet him you will know exactly what I mean. read more

Oscar did a bathroom remodel for me a couple months ago and I was very happy with the work. The bathroom turned out just the way I envisioned. Oscar was great with product recommendations and came in right at my budget. I love my new bathroom. read more

I am an investor from Northern California who recently had a project in Rancho Palos Verdes. Being physically far away from the project meant it was crucial that I find a contractor who would be honest, timely and reliable. I met with Oscar and he didn't let me down! Quickly after our initial meeting and walk through of the property, Oscar gave me a great bid and went right to work. He even pulled all of the necessary permits for us (something we typically do ourselves when working locally), which was a tremendous help! We put a lot of trust in him, and he surpassed our expectations. Throughout the rehab process, Oscar remained realistic and optimistic. We work with a lot of contractors and working with one that will be up front AND positive is uncommon. His can-do attitude was refreshing and helped push the project along, keeping us on schedule until the very end. He sent us regular progress reports, allowing us to stay up-to-date on what was happening at the home. Construction is not quiet, so working in a condominium can be just as much a "social job" as a physical one. Oscar did a fantastic job communicating with the neighbors and answering their questions, keeping everyone happy and the project running smoothly. During the final walk-through we were more than pleased with his finish work. Everything from the texture (on the walls) to the electrical and plumbing, and even cabinet install was exceptional. Finding a contractor that can install tile skillfully can be difficult but, once again, Oscar did a fantastic job and we were/are more than happy. If given the opportunity to work in the Southern California area again, we will 100% be giving Oscar a call. Without hesitation, we would recommend him for your rehab/renovation needs. read more

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I had great communication with Oscar throughout our entire kitchen remodel. He was on top of all the work being done, made frequent visits to check on things, did some work himself and was able to help us attain our vision for our kitchen at a very reasonable value. read more

Oscar and his crew remodeled our bathroom and did an excellent job and much faster than anticipated. I can't stress how happy we are with the workmanship and his ability to work with our schedule and budget. When our personal budget ended up not being what we initially figured, Oscar was great about suggesting ways he could cut costs to help our wallets and you'd never think any quality was spared. I highly recommend you use Excel Maintanence Solutions for any of your projects. You'll be very happy you did! read more

I've known Oscar for a year now - it was around this time last year when I first posted a remodel job for my 45 year old childhood home. It was a sensitive task for my entire family - my mom had recently died leaving my 80+ year old dad alone in our family home that had not really been upgraded on the inside in 45 years. We had decided that me and my own family would move there to be with my father, but the home needed significant upgrades before that could happen (primarily full kitchen and 3 bathroom remodeled). Not knowing where to begin, I posted the job on Angie's List. Oscar reached out. We met with him. We met with 3 other contractors. My biggest concern was that I did not yet live with my dad, therefore I wanted someone whom I felt I could trust being here at the home and working alongside my dad. My first impression was that Oscar was so warm, friendly, and fun to be around; he immediately put me at ease. He treated my dad like he was his own father. He was SO patient with us and empathetic to our situation that some changes were hard for us, and he facilitated communication that was necessary in dealing with my dad's wants, needs and ideas versus my own wants, needs and budgetary concerns. He also had to deal with my husband and my brother who both work in the industry and who can be extremely opinionated and annoying. Nothing really ruffled his feathers, which in turn, kept me calm. If an issue arose, before he spoke with me he already had an idea how to resolve the issue and he could always speak to me calmly about it. Since I could not be around on a daily basis, he was good at communicating with me and making sure I knew what was going on and getting my input on any decisions that needed to be made. Every worker that Oscar brought to our home was not only very skilled at their particular trade, but was also extremely courteous, professional and respectful toward my father. We met so many talented, friendly, professional, punctual and hard working tradesmen through our project with Oscar. They were prompt, cleaned up after themselves and they got the job done (and done well). Even when we entered quarantine with Covid - a situation that brought me great worry with what my elderly father could be exposed to - Oscar and his worker who had been working on both upstairs' bathrooms at the time - took pains to make sure we were comfortable with continued work, the worker was always masked, made sure to have his hand sanitizer on him, and completed the job as quickly and efficiently and beautifully as possible. The scope of work expanded over time - in total, Oscar's team completed a full kitchen remodel that included the tear down of the old materials, installation of new cabinetry, countertops, relocating appliances, electrical and plumbing work, as well as the partial removal of a wall/entryway into the kitchen. His team completed a stunning remodel of the powder room including a tile chair rail and tiled accent wall and flooring, along with updated plumbing. Two bathrooms upstairs were also remodeled, one of which included a wall removal, shower tile, floor tile, updated plumbing, lighting, cabinetry and countertops throughout; and in the other bathroom, the installation of a new bathtub, plumbing, shower tile, tile flooring and cabinetry and countertops. Other random tasks completed by Oscar and his team included updated electrical, installation of ceiling fans, paint, moulding work, drywall, water heater replacement, addition of heater vents, good grief - you name it, and we had it done here in some capacity! My own family has now finally moved here. There is something special about having my old childhood home brought back to life which would not have been possible without Oscar and the work of his team. I think my mom would have been really happy with Oscar's work on her beloved home. I know we are. We have enjoyed working with Oscar and his team and we look forward to working with him again. I have referred Oscar to several friends and will continue to do so. read more

I worked with Oscar and Excel on a kitchen project. We started out with a limited project of repairs for a mold problem. In the process of demolition, they discovered there was still a leak and that came under the realm of my Homeowners Association. Now we had a huge project as the cabinets were destroyed as the HOA was fixing the leak and doing mold remediation. We now had a complete kitchen replacement which included the cabinets, floor and backsplash. (I had already order my countertop from another company). What I appreciated the most about working with Oscar is that he listened to what I wanted and gave me suggestions on where to look to get ideas to tie my concept together. He worked around all the obstacles which came up - most notably all the delays while the HOA took care of their part and working with the fact that the granite was already cut and we had to come as close as we could to the old cabinet configuration. All of the workmen that came were professional and did a great job. They cleaned up their mess when they were done. At the end of the project, all the little details were taken care of. I am very pleased with my new kitchen and would definitely use Excel for any future home remodeling or repairs. Lake Forest ( don't know where the San Francisco came from) read more

The team at Excel Maintenance Solutions exceeded our expectations. They were very professional and came to our rescue with a quick plumbing and drywall repair. Even addressed a possible "future" plumbing concern without incremental cost. The technicians were professional, efficient and performed great work. We could not be happier with the whole experience. We will call on Excel Maintenance Solutions with any household repair needs. read more

We've all heard horror stories about contractors who undertake household renovations and simply don't show, cut out mid-project, or whose work is so shoddy it must be ripped out and begun again. I am happy to report that my experience with Excel Maintenance Solutions has defied all those dire predictions. Oscar Escutia and his crew are consummate professionals, who have done beautiful work in my kitchen. They are reliable, capable, and perhaps most importantly, care about the client, offering advice and suggestions that have resulted in a beautiful kitchen that is exactly what I wanted. Oscar walked me carefully through each step of the process, mindful of cost and practicality as well as esthetic concerns. He has listened to my preferences and has been friendly and helpful at all times. The result is a kitchen perfectly suited to me, which has come in well within budget. I am pleased to recommend Excel Maintenance Solutions for all your renovation needs. read more

We have used Excel Maintenance Solutions twice now and have been impressed with their professionalism and skill. Water leaks in both our slab and ceiling have required immediate response and repair. They have replaced wallboard, texturing, and painting along with wood repairs where needed. We have been completely satisfied with the workmanship and service. read more

We are very pleased with the way our master bathroom remodel turned out! It was a fairly extensive project entailing a new shower/bath tub/toilet layout, new cabinets, window replacement, wall reconfigurations and plumbing relocation. Oscar was present almost every day so that we were able to discuss issues and options as they presented themselves. He did a great job communicating with us on scheduling and we found him very easy to work with. read more

We have used Excel for three projects in our home and have been extremely happy with the responsive nature and reasonable prices. We remodeled a large bonus room (major tear-put, new flooring), re did our children's bathroom, and did a major remodel of our master bathroom. I really appreciate that Oscar has a good sense of how to fit your end goals into the budget you are working with. For example, he steered us towards more reasonably priced materials and concepts in working on our children's bathroom, because that's what we wanted. But when it came to our master bathroom, we were willing to spend more money and he was able to guide us toward more fine materials. Through every step of each project, I felt that he brought in extremely well qualified workers, there were never any long gaps of time where no work was being done, and therefore our projects were completed on time and within the budget that we had set. I also very much appreciated that he was willing to pause work when we decided to detour, such as when we decided to replace the pipes throughout our home after he had already begun our bathroom remodel. And finally, we did not use a designer for our bonus room or children's bathroom, so Oscar helped us pick out appropriate materials and really did all the leg work on that end. But for our master bathroom, we hired a designer, and Oscar worked extremely well with her so that there were no misunderstandings. I really could not have asked for better communication... something that I hear friends complain about endlessly when working with a general contractor! If I texted or called Oscar, he either picked up the phone right away or responded shortly. My only concern in writing this rave review is that we have another home project coming up, and if everyone knew how great Excel was, Oscar won't be available! read more

I am so pleased that I hired Oscar to repair the ceiling in my steam shower that was cracked and peeling. After assessing the targeted area, he clearly explained the underlying problem and the repair process. The project was completed professionally and within his allotted timeframe. I will definitely call upon the reliable team at Excel Maintenance Solutions to tackle any of my future home repairs. read more

Drywall work was very shoddy. Supposed to be ready for paint. It was not. 2 very large areas of drywall mud look more like stucco and if you place a level against that area, it rocks back and forth about 1' each way.. Cancelled 2-3 outlets per my request, but left me without a GFI in the kitchen. 220 for wall oven was wired incorrectly. Promised to match another contractor's price and even throw in some additional work. I sent the other contractor's estimate so they could match it, but they kept omitting items. Finally, it looked OK and I signed it, but I didn't notice that the pendant light outlets were missing. Oscar, the Manager refused to work this out with me on a bill that was over $5,000.00.. Oscar, the Manager also agreed to make a correction on the bill of $50 for linoleum removal which was never done, but keeps arguing about it and won't respond to email. Very dissatisfied with the work, the non-negotiable attitude, the $50 bucks and I have to pay someone else to fix these problems because I don't trust them anymore. I'll give them one star for showing up on time. read more

Oscar and his staff have completed a number of diverse repair and improvement projects for us recently. They have been professional, polite, positive to work with and tidy in completion of their work. Happy to recommend them. read more

I worked with Oscar at Excel Maintenance for extensive work on my rental property in Yorba Linda. One bathroom remodel/overhaul, major surgery on a second bathroom (conversion from a half bath to full bath, which included knocking out walls and stuccoing over an exterior door), and re-roofing the house. All were done on time and on budget. Workmanship was good, Oscar was easy to work with, and even helped out a lot with suggestions for tile selection. I can't speak to the durability of the work yet, as it was just completed recently, but it appears to be good and I have no reason to believe it won't hold up over time. Based on my experience, I would recommend Oscar and I would use him again. read more

Had a great experience working with Oscar. I needed a shower door installed, which turned out to be pretty non-standard, but he was able to work with it, and the end results looks great. I would definitely recommend their services. read more