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    4.8 (65 reviews)
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    Before

    This review is for Amit and his team. The turn out of all the job that was done was great, very communicative and he works with your needs and budget. Every project was done seamlessly. Thank you. Jobs done: flooring, counter top, island, paint

    2nd bath before
    Akira K.

    My 2nd bath was completed this month. Asaf and same team were all helpful /responsive and I was very happy with the end product. I highly recommend Friendly Remodeling! They will give you a fair price and do the work well and on time!

    Bidet installed by Friendly Remodeling!
    Karen K.

    Friendly remodeling is exactly as the Companies name portrays. The company values are perfection, great design and completion in a timely manner. Amit is the greatest. Shimi and his crew are fantastic.

    Finished bathroom
    Stephen W.

    We had Friendly Remodeling remodel our guest bathroom and our family room / entertainment area. As you can see in our pictures, the results speak for themselves. They listened to all our questions and always found a way to make it happen. What you can't see is how responsive they were to questions, concerns, etc. If they were any problems or concerns, they were rectified immediately. Everyone at Friendly Remodeling were great to work with and we will call upon them in

    Bathroom counters

    We did our kitchen counters , remolded our master bath and took out our old entertainment unit! They are outstanding in communication keeping you informed daily on what will be going on and the time they will arrive. Our job was started on the 9th of September and was done on 17th of October! I would highly recommend Friendly Remodeling all of your remodeling projects! They held our "hands" throughout the project! Nate our contractor took us to pick out our tile and countertops on two occasions to make sure it was what we wanted! They are a 5 company and we highly recommend them

    Before and after . Widened doorway, added lighting , bumped out wall on the right
    Q M.

    Bathroom looks amazing. We can see the attention to detail, the hard work, and that they took the time to get it right. The before and after pictures really tell the quality! I love how BRIGHT it is and open. I feel like we utilized every inch of the space to its full potential. One of my favorite things is the gifted quartz bench. It's so pretty and quality and gives a SPA VIBE. Thank you to Amit at Friendly Remodeling! Amit's team: - added lighting to the niche and ceiling - remodeled and tiled our shower - added floating cement for extra straight lines - hot mop for waterproofing - made a shower bench - bumped out the wall - reframed our doorway to widen it - installed the floor - leveled the floor so we didn't need a transition strip (better for future mopping) - fixed all holes and textured the walls the painted everything (painted bathroom, bedroom walls, ceiling, trim, etc) - installed pocket door and lock - hung and centered shelves - installed an anti-fog mirror - installed 2 medicine cabinets for added storage Great value! Thank you always being reliable and on time . 830-9am! Thanks for meeting all 3 inspectors at our house and cleaning up everyday too. Great hardworking crew! JUAN is an absolute PRO -- TILE looks PERFECTION!

    Final look of smaller kitchen project
    Anna B.

    We started this kitchen project (smaller one wall project, no major renovations) back in May. We first started with the Home Depot Design Center but every step started to get way more complicated so we started to look up independent contractors. Contractors are slammed with projects right now so many weren't interested and only Amit and a few others said they were available. After getting some quotes, processes and plans, we thought Amit was the most welcoming and trustworthy contractor to work with. He was very communicative and was always available to chat if we had any questions. Him and his team worked with our schedule and made the final install happen in about 4 days. We also had a small side project that was done efficiently too. We are so happy with the finished product and will definitely work with Friendly Remodeling for any future projects!

    Before

    My husband and I hired Friendly Remodeling at the end of June to renovate our kitchen. They finished at the end of August and we couldn't be happier with the results. They did a beautiful job! They are true artists! They made sure the work was done right. Their price was comparable to other companies we interviewed. They were always quick to respond to our texts and answer our phone calls when we had questions. They also made us feel like family. In fact, we will miss Amit, Shimi, Zack, Horacio, Antonia, and Hugo very much. We definitely recommend Friendly Remodeling for home renovation as when problems arose, their team worked hard to find solutions and complete the project. We love our kitchen!

    Downstairs - after
    Peter M.

    When I started looking for a contractor to remodel my two smaller (yet obviously important to me!) bathrooms in my condo, I requested multiple bids from multiple contractors. Friendly Remodeling provided the winning combination - a good price (neither lowest nor highest), great online reviews, and most important, an eagerness to get my business. This was my first experience with any sort of remodeling, so my top request to Dina, the PM, was patience. I was on no deadline, and did not want to be rushed into doing anything. Dina, and her team, were very accomodating. Excellent communication throughout the process. Hopefully the pictures speak for themselves! The quality of work is superb.

    AFTER:  Master Vanity with shower room bifold door
    Annavic D.

    I have a small townhome and needed both of my bathrooms upgraded. Nate was great. He also included a friend of mine who was helping me through this daunting process. Nate allowed us to have visibility using a group chat. Nate eased my concerns by being available to my questions and by being in constant communication regarding progress and hiccups. He was super easy to work with, even when my schedule was not as accommodating. Nate went above and beyond to provide a high quality solution for challenging situations like a vanity that didn't quite fit and bifold doors that were a bit non-traditional in use. I'm a practical and not showy type when it comes to the home. So simple and clean is what i needed with upgrades behind the scenes. The end result, cost and timing of completion hit the mark. Nate made this a comforting experience and I love the outcome.

    Dyanna L.

    We needed two bathrooms remodeled at our second home in San Diego. After an agonizing failed attempt with another construction company, I was devastated but had to continue the project. I met with several other companies, and while some were convincing, I was still skeptical. When I met Friendly Remodeling, I knew this was it! The knowledge and expertise and evident and not a sales pitch. With Friendly Remodeling, I felt assured throughout the whole process. My bathrooms are absolutely stunning and I'm thrilled with how everything turned out. These people truly are a team of pros. Dina, the project manager, had creative design ideas and took attention to every detail, from lighting to color scheme. She graciously took care of all my questions patiently and thoroughly. I'm so thankful for Friendly Remodeling! No need to look further, this construction company is the holy grail!

    I recently had to gut my house due the flood in January and was forced to rent a place for me and my family to stay while we let our house air out and be disinfected. Due to this I need a contractor who would begin asap but obviously I didn't want to sacrifice quality. Amit came out and gave us an estimate very quickly and offered to start within days. I ended up choosing him and I am very pleased and he finished on time as he promised. I decided I would paint myself since I have a sprayer so his crew even covered all my new flooring they installed so I could paint. Very pleased and I would definitely recommend to anyone needing work on your home! Here's some before and after pics. They dry walled and textured, leveled floors and replaced flooring along with replacing my interior doors!

    Custom pantry with soft close drawers and doors
    Braden J.

    Nate, the project manager, was amazing to work with. He was patient and very helpful in guiding me in the process of my kitchen and bathroom renovation. He never gouged me for more money or threw any surprises of extra work or costs. He kept his word and integrity all through our pre-negotiated contract. Further more, he even guided me where I could save costs. For a complete bathroom and kitchen remodel, his crew completed the job fairly quickly in just about a month's time. Nate and one of the other craftsman Ruben were awesome and professional. Their quality on the custom cabinetry and installation of everything I asked for was tremendous. Additionally, Nate worked very well with my HOA. I live downtown in a condominium and it's hard to find contractors that have patience to meet the HOA requirements. His business and professionalism put my HOA at ease and allowed them to get the job done. After everything was complete, Nate did a thorough walkthrough with me and took care of any discrepancies whether minor or major without hesitation. I highly recommend these guys. Would hire them again for any future remodel. Nate's crew is the best.

    After pic of our remodeled kitchen

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    Thank you so much . It is our pleasure working with you .

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    Can only rate their responsiveness. This company only does larger jobs $6,000+ so they would not help me

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    Thank u Gina looking forward to work with you in the future

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    Very satisfied, they completely remodeling my kitchen and bathroom. Excellent service and very professional. Will definitely recommend them!

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    Ask the Community - Friendly Remodeling

    I am in need of experienced, skilled carpenter to replace fascia on my house. Is this something you could help me with?

    We are licensed general contractors. We qualified to do the scope of work, but we need to go over everything with you before. Can you please provide me with best phone number to reach you that we can go over the scope of work schedule, date and time… 

    Does your company do home additions?

    I was wondering if your company works with structural things of a home? For example, to remove a fireplace in the middle of our home and open up our kitchen. I've been told that a beam might have to be put in.?

    Good morning our company is the general contractor license we qualify to help with any type of project. Please provide you with best phone number to reach you that we can go over the scoop of work schedule dated time for your free estimate.… 

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    Review Highlights - Friendly Remodeling

    This was my first experience with any sort of remodeling, so my top request to Dina, the PM, was patience.

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    McCarthy Painting

    McCarthy Painting

    (452 reviews)

    Kearny Mesa

    The quality of service we received from McCarthy - specifically Armando, Andres, and /Amillio - was…read moreexceptional. These gentlemen were courteous, timely, and expert and keeping things tidy and clean. The interior of our home is stunning, thanks to their work. With respect to value, this firm beats all others! Fantastic work and much gratitude to you. Thank you.

    Don't you all love the HOA especially when they tell you what to do? Well, they likely mean well,…read morekeeping the neighborhood gray, near colorless aesthetic. Anywho! This time around, HOA told us to paint our house. Well, yeah! Da humble abode severely needed a fresh coat of paint. Chica went on a search and found McCarthy Painting. I followed up and checked reviews. They're legit licensed, bonded and do good work. Fast forward to the first day Armando and Andres started the job. They consulted with me and confirmed the features of the dwelling and the specific colors set for them from Sherwin Williams pallet for this model. Shout out to the lone faux shutter feature in da back of da house. *rolling eyes*. These guys communicated clearly the job and the specifics to be done. They explained to me the way they will paint the eaves and gutters (a little different from the original paint patterns). I'm good with that. That actually matches what all the neighbors did with their new paint jobs. Armando and Andres got right to work starting with the power washing for day one. The humble abode might have sighed a great sigh of relief when they did this. Gone are the tree sap, chimney soot, dust and pollen stains. Next day, cover up and protect. Then next 2 days paint all large surface areas and most of the trim. Day 4 finish all trim and doors. Last day, touch ups. These guys work hard and thoroughly. We are so happy and relieved to have the house painted right with the correct premium paint - Sherwin Williams. Looking over the humble abode now... She looks polished and beautiful. Take that HOA! Do you not approve? Thanks to McCarthy Painting Armando and Andres for making her look good again.

    PB Painting - Painting back part of home

    PB Painting

    (45 reviews)

    We had a great experience with pb painting. They were extremely patient and did a thorough job with…read morethe prep, painting and clean up. Would highly recommend them.

    ***UPDATE AFTER OWNER RESPONSE*** This is normally not…read moresomething I would do; however, after the owner decided to attack me personally and tell a boldfaced lie, this response had to be forthcoming. First, he states that he politely tried to decline my business and claims I insinuated that I would leave a bad review if I didn't get my paint upgraded for free--which again is simply a lie! I have the emails and texts from the initial estimate visit with the original quote of $1,700 that followed shortly thereafter and then the corrected one of $1,600 as well, and all the requests for me to approve the job. I never tried to weaponize anything, and the owner knows it; I just asked that you honor what your representative stated about the premium paint. Stating "people like me" was all I needed to hear and was what I suspected this ultimately was about. Which one are you: a racist, a homophobe, or both? But for sure, you are a young, petulant, and weak little boy who lacks professionalism and business ethics. DON'T ATTACK PEOPLE LIKE THIS WHEN YOU KNOW YOU'RE IN THE WRONG ... DO BETTER NEXT TIME AND BE HONEST AS WELL!! ***PLEASE READ *** DECIDED TO SHARE AFTER OWNER DECIDED TO USE PROFANITY TOWARD ME WHEN IT WAS COMPLETELY UNWARRANTED*** Extremely disappointing and unprofessional experience with PB Painting and the owner, Cameron. During the initial estimate, a representative quoted $1,700, but we explicitly agreed beforehand on a price of $1,600 with premium paint included. When the official quote arrived, the price was incorrectly listed at $1,700; after I pointed this out, they corrected it to the agreed $1,600. However, while dealing with a relentless automated texts and emails asking to approve the quote, I took a closer look at the fine print. I discovered they had specified Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint--which I verified directly with Sherwin-Williams is not their premium tier. It became clear they didn't expect me to check the actual product specs. When I called the owner, Cameron, to address this discrepancy, he casually claimed the job would actually cost more if I wanted the actual premium paint we had already settled on. When I calmly pointed out how unfair and seemingly misleading that was, Cameron abruptly cancelled the job, claiming he didn't want the "stress." When expressed the unexpected blatant unprofessionalism, Cameron escalated to profanity and told me, "F you." When I informed him that I would be sharing my honest experience in a public review, he threatened to sue me. I never raised my voice or swore; I simply expected them to honor their word and basic business ethics. Furthermore; Imagine advertising your business at @homedepot and then using Sherwin Williams Paint. This was actual shocking experience; but do as you wish.

    Local San Diego Painting

    Local San Diego Painting

    (154 reviews)

    Del Cerro

    Chad and the guys at Local SD are amazing. Big shout-out to our foreman, Orlando, who did an…read moreincredible job. I own several properties and have done many construction projects, ranging from pools to kitchen remodels, and often find the process of working with contractors frustrating and, oftentimes, when it's all said and done, unhappy in one way or another. That was absolutely not the experience with the SD Local crew. Chad's quote was super competitive and did not change from start to finish. The process was timely, ended exactly when he said it would, and was right on budget with no surprises. Thank you, Chad and Orlando, for an incredible job

    I have "The Money Pit" fixer-upper house and continue to work on it with and without help. I do…read morenot like heights, so for a portion of our 'great room' job, I reached out a few different painting companies. (There are a lot of companies/contractors out there who try to take advantage of their customers. It was refreshing for me to find a couple who were truly impressive and honest.) I chose Local San Diego Painting. Chad came out last week to review the three turrets which each having 3 rows of rough-wood trim - roughly 12', 14' and 22' from the ground and one turret was over a sunken bar area, so access above was tricky. (The surrounding ceiling is all wood, which we did not want painted.) His estimate was very reasonable and the two man crew did an excellent job. They were both very professional, and nice. They started and finished this job yesterday. They even stayed an extra hour past their normal hours to finish the job. I will not hesitate to use them at this house again and any of my rentals in the future.

    Stubbins Painting

    Stubbins Painting

    (222 reviews)

    My experience with Stubbins Painting was excellent. I bought a home about 2.5 years ago with some…read morelight discoloration on the front exterior of the house. Over time, since that side of the house gets blasted by the sun, the discoloration has become more noticeable. I called Stubbins last Thursday to ask for a quote. I spoke with Mike A, who also gave me his cell. I sent him photos of what I needed painted, and he answered a million questions from me about the difference between staining and painting and how the pricing would be affected. I agreed to go with Stubbins on Friday. By Monday, Mike A had sent a team to color match the paint needed, and by COB, had completed the project. The front of my house now looks gorgeous! I am extremely pleased with the exceptional service I received from Mike A and his team at Stubbins Painting, and will be returning for all of my paint needs in the future.

    Very Disappointing Experience…read more We hired Stubbins Painting to paint our entire house. We chose them over lower-priced quotes because of their strong reviews and, more importantly, the promises they make about their service: 5-year warranty, 100% customer satisfaction, experienced in-house painters, and no subcontractors. Unfortunately, our experience was very different. From day one, we made it very clear to Mike that we had a very tight schedule and needed the house completed within a specific timeframe. The project took much longer than expected. While we were at the home, we discovered that Stubbins had hired different subcontractor painters to work on our house, despite their website specifically stating that they use in-house painters and no subcontractors. The situation was made worse because the subcontractors failed to show up multiple times, causing additional delays and making it extremely difficult for us to manage our schedule. The work also appeared rushed initially. The walls were not properly prepared before painting, and paint was applied over imperfections that should have been addressed first. We continue to find chipping paint, inconsistent coverage, and poor finishes, including inconsistent painting in the kitchen. The minor drywall work that was specifically quoted was another major problem. It was done crooked, tilted, and not properly leveled. We ultimately had to spend a significant amount of additional money hiring another professional to correct and complete the work. What is most disappointing is that the company did not stand behind the promises that influenced our decision to hire them. We repeatedly brought the remaining issues to their attention and requested repairs, but problems continue to remain unresolved. We paid more than other quotes specifically because we trusted Stubbins' reputation and promises. Unfortunately, the actual experience did not match what was represented to us. I gave this considerable time before writing this review because I wanted to see whether the company would ultimately take responsibility and resolve the issues. Unfortunately, that has not happened. I would never hire Stubbins Painting again. I strongly recommend making sure you fully understand who will actually perform the work, who will supervise it, and how warranty issues will be handled before hiring them.

    Friendly Remodeling - contractors - Updated September 2026

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