I've only had an initial inspection, so I can't give five stars yet, but I was very impressed for a number of reasons. To put this in context, I had him look at a property in short sale that I'm considering purchasing: 1. Anthony was early, not on time, but early, which helps when you need to review a property before work 2. He did not add extra items that other inspectors had included, and would let me know ways to either get by with what I had or improve at a cheaper rate 3. He returned an estimate the same day because he knew I was under a time constraint. Professional, took cost into account and timely. Can't beat that for any business, especially a GC. read more

My fiance Lisa and I decided that we would need more storage space once she moved in. My condo has a dead space next to the loft that would make a great storage room, or even a small office; all it needed was a door and a floor. This sounded like an simple project for a contractor; I'd find said contractor, they'd give me an estimate, I'd pay and they'd have the construction done in a week or so. I was so naive! This little project was quite an introduction to the world of L.A. contractors. I first got an estimate of the work involved and the cost from the building's engineer, then I got the name of the first contractor from the building manager. He had done work in the building and there had been no complaints. I called him and he showed up the same day. He knocked a small hole in the wall separating the loft from the empty space and told me that the electrical conduits inside would have to be rerouted. Not a big deal; it would take him and his crew about a week or so to complete the room. He couldn't give me a firm estimate right there, but he gave me a ballpark number (that was within my budget) and he would fax me an estimate later. Great! That was easy! A couple of days later, I get the estimate - it's over twice his original figure and it was missing items, like rerouting the electrical conduits. I asked him for a better estimate and he said that he would fax it to me "soon". A week and several phone calls later and no new estimate, I started looking for another contractor. The next contractor had done work in the building and while no one was singing his praises, they weren't going after him with pitchforks, either. I called him and was told that this was a "small job" and not a big priority compared to others. He said that it would probably cost close to what the first contractor had written in his estimate... even before he'd seen the space. He promised to come see the place and give me an estimate later that week. He never showed up and when I called him, he promised to come the next Wednesday. Of course, he never showed. Annoyed, discouraged and bewildered by all this bizarre "contractor behavior", I was about to give up, but I did a Google search for contractors in L.A. which led me to FioreBuilt Construction and Anthony's reviews on Yelp. Anthony sounded too good to be true, but I emailed him anyway. He responded quickly, and we scheduled a visit for an estimate. Anthony showed up on time and he was polite, professional and listened to my requirements. He made suggestions about the floor and door type, described the process in detail and took measurements. I told him that we would paint the walls and tile the floor and he had no problem with that. Anthony agreed that this was a small project, but it didn't bother him at all - in fact, he seemed enthusiastic about it and didn't see any major problems. My jaw dropped when he told me that he could start that weekend and have the job done in 3 - 4 days. I was really impressed, but a bit concerned... if a couple of slackers came up with an estimate twice my budget, an obvious professional like Anthony would probably give me an estimate that was even higher! The same day he emailed me an estimate and called to let me know that he was available that evening to answer any questions. We were relieved to see that Anthony's estimate was within our budget and basically what the building engineer had estimated. His bid was very detailed, and even included a Gannt chart with each step in the construction and the estimated time to complete each step. I called him right back and we signed the contract. Anthony showed up that Saturday morning just when he said he would and got to work while we started moving in Lisa's stuff. He made a great effort to contain and minimize the disruption caused by the construction and continued to work all day and well into the night. The next day he brought his electrical crew in and they all worked late again. Each step of the way, he described in detail the work involved. He suggested that instead of blocking off a corner of the space occupied by two vent pipes that couldn't be moved he could build drywall around them, make a small utility closet and add a shelf. The rest of the project went as planned (this is the first time I've seen anyone stick to a Gannt chart...) and the results far exceeded our expectations. Lisa and I were impressed by Anthony's hard work, communication and professionalism. He clearly loves his work and truly goes out of his way to keep his customers happy. The quality of his workmanship and that of the subcontractors he hires is just outstanding. He will clearly become more popular as his reputation spreads. I hope the first two contractors call back back back to see if I'm still interested in an estimate. I'll enjoy telling them, "No thanks, FioreBuilt Construction was here and he finished the job on time, on budget and the results were outstanding" read more

I wish I had read all the bad reviews before I trusted Fiorebuilt to enter my home! Being from Europe, I had never worked with a contractor in California before and trusted them completely even when they told me to pay large sums of cash upfront as jobs were started. NONE of these jobs were ever completed (Not even 20% completed) and they eventually just abandoned the job, upped tools and walked out, taking with them some of the expensive finishing products and trim that I had ordered and paid for. I was left with a house that couldn't lock up at night, no security and a new born child!! They are absolute crooks and in Europe they would never be allowed to trade again! I cannot say enough the stress and financial impact that their bad work had on my life. They took me for over $150'000 and I had to have a local company come in and take over the job at a huge expense to myself. Since reading all the latest reviews, I have now been in touch with two other homeowners that were ripped off by Fiorebuilt and it turns out that their story is almost identical!!!We are now getting together to discuss what to do next and I encourage anyone else to come forward. They are simply crooks who should not be allowed to trade so please stay far away from them as I'm sure there are plenty of good tradesmen around in California! I'm glad to see that their license has been suspended at least! PLEASE READ 16 FILTERED REVIEWS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. FIOREBUILT HAD THEM REMOVED. CHECK ANGIES LIST ALSO. read more

I wish I had read all the bad reviews before I trusted Fiorebuilt to enter my home! Being from Europe, I had never worked with a contractor in California before and trusted them completely even when they told me to pay large sums of cash upfront as jobs were started. NONE of these jobs were ever completed (Not even 20% completed) and they eventually just abandoned the job, upped tools and walked out, taking with them some of the expensive finishing products and trim that I had ordered and paid for. I was left with a house that couldn't lock up at night, no security and a new born child!! They are absolute crooks and in Europe they would never be allowed to trade again! I cannot say enough the stress and financial impact that their bad work had on my life. They took me for over $100'000 and I had to have a local company come in and take over the job at a huge expense to myself. Since reading all the latest reviews, I have now been in touch with two other homeowners that were ripped off by Fiorebuilt and it turns out that their story is almost identical!!!We are now getting together to discuss what to do next and I encourage anyone else to come forward. They are simply crooks who should not be allowed to trade so please stay far away from them as I'm sure there are plenty of good tradesmen around in California! I'm glad to see that their license has been suspended at least! PLEASE READ 16 FILTERED REVIEWS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. FIOREBUILT HAD THEM REMOVED. CHECK ANGIES LIST ALSO. read more

After having reinforced our garage foundation (that was the first job that Anthony Fiore did for us and after we saw what a great work he did, we asked him to do the rest as well), built a front porch as well as two big balconies in beautiful mangaris wood, installed four new balcony doors, put new hard wood floors, amongst many other things, light fixtures, new toilet and so on (there was so much work, I do not even remember everything at the moment), all this done and supervised by Anthony Fiore, I can happily and safely say that this contractor is a professional gem as well as a hell of a guy. The other reviewer said it all as well. This contractor is serious, reliable, inventive, friendly, well mannered, no nonsense, attentive to details, and really cares about what he does; a well rounded professional with very high standards, a rarity these days. I guess I have said it all, we are very, very happy. If you are looking for competence with human qualities and a beautiful result, Fiorebuilt it is! read more

Then, Anthony messaged me here on Yelp to apologize and he offered to contact me. I'd already gotten another contractor by then, but I appreciate his effort. read more

Of all the contractors we have dealt with, he has been the one we have liked the most. We've been impressed with Anthony, his intelligence, dedication and professionalism. He takes his work seriously and always on time with prompt responses to emails and phone calls. read more

Just wanted to add a note, Marcie H.'s review is not hype or a shill. She is my mumsy, and her kitchen looks freakin' AWESOME! He took my childhood kitchen that I grew up in and really transformed it into something stylish and modern, but still comfy. read more

Hiring a contractor can be a scary deal - but look no further! We recently worked with Anthony and his team on updating our three bathrooms and looking forward to our upcoming kitchen project with him as well. Not only was Anthony professional and courteous during the entire project but the end result was even better than I imagined. During the three weeks we worked with Anthony I learned that he genuinely cares about his work and his clients - most importantly their satisfaction. Communication is big with Anthony - we received updates on a weekly, sometimes daily basis and I never once doubted his work or capability to get the job done. Like I said before, we have contracted Anthony's services for our next big project and my husband and I are looking forward to working with him again. read more

I hired Anthony for a full exterior remodel of my Mom's house. Being that she is handicapped it was very important to me that the work be completed professionally, quickly, within a strict budget, and with people I could trust. I found all that and more in Anthony. He and his crew are very professional. They arrive on time, work quickly, have great attention to detail, and are incredibly clean. Plus his entire crew treated me & my mother with great respect and care throughout the project. We ended up doing more work than planned because it was going so well. It is also important to note that Anthony builds smart. He was full of various ideas whenever a creative solution was needed and was generous with his time in explaining the pros and cons of each. He understood our underlining goal of improving my mother's quality of life while keeping her finances under control. Even within our limited budget he never cut corners with building materials, construction or aesthetics. He devised numerous ways to make sure we got what we wanted while keeping us within our means. Construction is a moving target. Things change once you start the process. We were very fortunate to have Anthony on our side during this project. We wouldn't have gotten these fantastic results without him. read more

It has always been my perception that contractors are slow to respond, difficult to get a hold of, but quick to take your money. My experience with FioreBuilt has changed that completely. Anthony was personable, professional, and quick. He responded to my call immediately, and fit my plastering job into the schedule inside of a week. He also did this for a great rate. He stuck to his estimate, made great efforts to contain the mess, and did a really through job. I could not have been happier with this company, his crew, or the job they performed. My badly cracked ceiling now is as smooth as glass. I would certainly recommend this company to anyone considering work on their home. read more