Eric and his Ironwood team are close to completing the construction of an ADU on our property. We…read moreare very pleased with the quality of the work. Eric also carefully explained to us the key decisions invovled in cost containment and we have been able thus far to keep this project within our planned budget. Tghe project has also proceeded at a good pace, although the frequent rain this sping caused some delays. In general, we are very happy we selected Ironwood Builders and recommend them highly.

The owner is nice, has a great design eye and is a great salesman however, it all stops there…read more... we used his company on a LARGE remodel project. Note: We had a budget, gave him the cost of all our appliances, cabinets granite, etc. in ADVANCE of him even starting. After we were told that he would be on/work on the job site every day and we would be the "main" project it turned out for not. He was hardly ever on the job site, things were built torn apart and rebuilt many, many times. We even told him to NOT pull out a header for our master closet (hey it's a closet!) to save $$ and his supposed foreman did it anyway! (his foreman is no longer an employee either) I took photos throughout to document the many issues. When we told him we would not pay for things being redone and redone, he pulled his workers off the job! After negotiation (we needed it finished and no other contractor really wanted to jump in after so much work had been done because they would have to assume any liability) we finally got out "final" even though things were not finished and some of the sub had done shoddy work (painters). We just were fed up and cut the tie. Over the year project, the carpenters would come and go. It seemed he could not "keep" an employee. We even paid him in advance one time to "help" him out a little. In addition, he has a horrible reputation with many sub contractors in our area that I have spoken with personally. (plumbing, glass company, etc) To add insult to injury, he put an illegal lien on our house (the work was not completed yet). We had no problem as we hired an attorney, had photos and documentation but it cost us $$ and time. We will never use him again or give him a referral.

We are so happy we've been introduced to Jorge, our now go-to handyman! As first time homeowners we…read morewere dealing with a surprise ceiling leak. We invited a few plumbers to assess the problem, but Jorge was the only one who came up with a creative solution to fix the drain on the porch. What could have cost us a huge headache fortunately became an easier fix than anticipated. He has a lot of experience and knowledge. I appreciate Jorge's willingness to test things out and to ensure the solution is the right one. He has also helped us by fixing a broken bathroom drain, switch out the valves for the washing machine, and another valve outside. Don't hesitate to reach out to Jorge!

I recently had my kitchen remodeled, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Jorge and his…read morepartner Rick was truly exceptional from start to finish. He was professional, detail-oriented, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. What impressed me most was his craftsmanship and dedication to doing things the right way--not just the easy way. Every part of the kitchen, from cabinets to countertops to lighting, was installed with precision and care. He also accommodated last minute flooring tiles change after finishing almost 50% of the work since i was not liking the tiles that I bought before .. he took them off and again put the new tiles that I shopped the same day . If you are looking for someone reliable I highly recommend him . My kitchen looks amazing because of his efforts and his ideas. It's rare to find someone who combines skill, honesty and pride in their work like this.

Where to start?... These guys are the very best! I have been using their services for over seven…read moreyears. I first came in contact with them when I got tire of my basement being unfinished. Juan and I designed a cost-efficient approach and the results were great. We turned our dilapidated basement into an office and wine cellar. From there, a relationship blossomed. Most recent our kitchen was remodel. We did not hesitate and JuanTheBuilder & Associates fine staff started to improve our outdated area. Appliances, cabinets, countertops, trims and paint were replaced. The place looks great, we loved it and everyone that visits us have nothing but compliments... This compliments feels good!!! I ask you to call JuanTheBuilder because your experience will be much better than you could expect.

Juan & crew reroofed my house and removed & replaced my concrete porch (3 to 4 ft. thick). He…read morestarted right away and his work was excellent. His quotes and amendments were written with all of the work described so there was no question of what was needed, what he was doing, and what the cost was. He kept us informed of the progress and if he found problems that would require extra work, he told us exactly what he found, what was needed, and what, if any, the additional cost would be. His quotes were very reasonable, his workmanship stellar, and he made us feel as though we were his only customers and he had all the time in the world for us. I would highly recommend him; I don't think I could find a better contractor.

stellar! These guys are professional, knowledgable and nice. Very efficient and fairly price beam…read morereplacement. Highly recommend!

Daniel and his team at DVG Home Improvements just completed a major interior remodel of our Carmel…read moreValley townhouse. We ended up doing all new lighting, new kitchen, new master bathroom, plumbing, etc. Daniel and his team were great. They were orderly and clean. They worked extremely well together, and the quality of their work was excellent. We were 300 miles away for much of the work, but we communicated via FaceTime and phone calls. Despite the distance from the project, we were fully informed on the status of the job and what to expect. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work done, and the professional manner of their work. All of our neighbors were very complimentary of the clean and organized nature of their demo, trash collection, noise control, and respect for the neighbors. We recommend DVG with absolutely no reservations. They were a pleasure to work with, and we will use them for future exterior work.

the problem with LB is they are all talk and no action. They repeatedly bypassed and/or over road…read moremy ideas in favor of a more expedient and profitable design that they tried to sell me on whilst fabricating false barriers to going with my choices. They lied. Each contract is "non refundable" and releasing the design we prepaid was contingent on paying more money and signing more contracts with each contract extending the start time and each contract manipulating the scope of work to add to their profits. We expected a three to four month turn around from design to completion based on our initial meeting, and it took 5 1/2 months just to get the first draft of the design that was not to scale and didn't have corrections. Because they increased the price tag without ever breaking ground and the extended the projected completion date, we fired them. The new contractor started demolition within days, did an impeccable job remodeling the area I wanted remodeled, and was on time and on budget even with additional work for other repairs. LB are not trustworthy. Don't waste your time and money with Them. By the way, other contractors considered our job to be "small".

Lewis Builders (LB) did a gorgeous full-house remodel of our forever home in Monterey. Because the…read moreremodel took place when we were living a couple of hours away, we appreciated having the engineer, architect, designer, etc. all working on the same team. We didn't experience the coordination difficulties that others endure when working with separate companies on the same project. LB does high quality, innovative work and we felt confident that they would complete the work on time. From what we've heard from others who tried the permit process on their own, we never could have done that ourselves as easily or quickly as LB was able to do. They are true experts, and made suggestions about things we didn't even anticipate we would need. It didn't take long for fabulous designer Valerie to understand our needs and style. It was helpful that she did not overwhelm us with choices, and we knew that if we didn't like the options presented she was willing to bring new options. But that rarely happened because she is simply the best. Whenever we encountered unexpected challenges when uncovering the structure of our aging home, we appreciated Dan and Tony's "can-do" attitude at problem solving. We were relieved when some challenges with the home's structure were addressed with the choice of some creative, economical solutions in order to respect our budget. Our funds were fixed, so we really appreciated the team's efforts at getting us the most value from our decisions. The online portal was a convenient way to keep track of messages, photos, selections, and invoices. The 3D rendering helped us visualize the new space and it even showed us where each piece of our existing furniture would go. Something that I think separates LB from other companies are the personal touches we encountered; they were a pleasant surprise, and made us feel part of the family. As we approach the end of our remodel it is nice to know that it is under warranty, and we can easily make a request on the portal to address any future issues. We wouldn't hesitate to use LB again and highly recommend them to anyone considering a remodel, but especially those who want the project done right the first time while living/working elsewhere. Heartfelt thanks to Dan, Valerie, Tony, Sal, Brook, Matt, and the rest of the LB team!

Hector comes highly recommended by Home Depot, Monterey CA I…read morehired his company over two others to repair my wooden exterior staircase. His price was reasonable, his understanding of the project and expertise in the repair was exceptional. I would recommend Hector's company for all building, carpentry fencing and or framing projects.

From start to finish we were beyond please with Cantera Masonry. They gave us great ideas and…read moreexecuted our design perfectly. There work is excellent and I would highly recommend to everyone.

Cantera Masonry just replaced our asphalt driveway with pavers, and the result is amazing. We…read moresought several bids before starting the project. Cantera was the most down-to-earth and realistic in terms of discussing what the job would entail AND the most reasonably priced. Others were mostly slick sales people who were big on presentation but light on actual knowledge. And they came with huge price tags. We chose to work with Isac from Cantera and are so happy we did. He was honest, reliable, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure the end result was what we expected. He didn't cut corners, and his entire crew was competent, hard-working and friendly. Isac was very responsive, always showed up as promised, and completed the job in a timely manner. Also a good problem solver! Couldn't be more satisfied!! Would recommend Cantera Masonry without reservation!

JR at Apex Builders is great! He worked for our company for sometime and honed his construction…read moreskills. I'm happy to recommend him for your construction project! Sincerely, Eric lamascus

We've had the pleasure of working with JR and APEX Builders twice in the past year and we're very…read morepleased with the results. The first project was replacement of a very large Pergola that had rotted after 35 years. We wanted Redwood and JR was able to match the rough sawn look and also the exact curved cuts used previously to match our outdoor BBQ/kitchen roofline perfectly. The Redwood was primed with a tannin sealer and two coats of white paint. The job turned out perfectly! The second job involved the replacement of rotting window shutters on our two story house. We wanted quality so used a cedar wood base, built exactly the same as the previous shutters. Again, one coat of tannin sealer and two coats of paint. Then after a professional installation and the house looks brand new again! Both jobs done within budget and on schedule. JR was in constant contact with us through both projects. I would highly recommend JR and APEX Builders for your construction needs