Our electric cooktop and hood broke many months ago, and we thought that replacing it with a gas…read morecooktop and new hood would be straightforward. It turns out that was not true. One plumber could install a gas line only, another plumber could install a gas line and the gas cooktop but not the hood, and an appliance installation technician could not install the cooktop because he could not cut into the existing granite top. So I found Max of MRI Construction and Remodeling on Yelp, and he said that he could do the work within that original scope -- cooktop, hood, and gas line -- but that we should anticipate a backup plan in case the granite cracked during installation. Because we plan to live in this house for as long as possible, we decided to go through a full kitchen renovation. We had a prior experience with another general contractor who was impossible to get a hold of and who could not ensure the quality of the subcontractors he hired, and interviewed another general contractor who gave us the impression that we would have to engage with suppliers and subcontractors more than seemed feasible. We are happy to say that we just finished our kitchen renovation last week! And it was finished a week earlier than scheduled. We are thankful to Max and his team of subcontractors! We are really happy with the final kitchen, given how much we cook at home. And surprisingly the process was easy despite its size and time of 6 weeks. Max has the strengths and qualities you want for your construction projects: he's incredibly responsive, honest and communicative, and willing and able to troubleshoot issues that come up, as they invariably do, both small and large. He makes recommendations if you ask and gives you options for decisions for which there are too many options. He works with an amazing group of subcontractors who are experts in their craft. There was an exception with one subcontractor but Max was able to get that course-corrected so that the project finished strong. We appreciate his integrity and his willingness to ensure that the project meets your needs and expectations. We are grateful that we found Max on Yelp and for being able to work with him on a kitchen that we love and also within budget!! Thank you, Max and MRI Construction!!

After interviewing and receiving quotes from a number of contractors we chose to work with Max at…read moreMRI. His bid was in line with the scope of work and very detailed and importanly his management experience and the level of communication were important factors in our decision. Communication continued to be excellent and responsive. This was an extensive remodel including taking out old plaster popcorn ceilings and walls and completely redoing a galley kitchen and two bathrooms with updated plumbing, electrical, insulation and mechanical systems. I was especially impressed with the the highly skilled, conscientous and thorough subs for all of the critical trades especially drywall and painting, cabinetry, flooring and finish work, tile, electrical, plumbing plus personnel for some specialty work. The result was a satisfactory finished project and I would use MRI again for a project of this size. I am doing some final DIY on the project (locks, bathroom mirrors, etc) and hope to upload more pix later. Max was very helpful with some of the unforeseen issues, large and small that came along and was patient and flexible managing the trades schedules and also keeping us on task with selecting finishes and accessories. The project ended up taking a couple of more weeks than layed out in the contract timeline due to a couple of critical issues with some beams, asbestos ducts, termite treatment, but was pretty much on track as estimated.

there a good pople respon fast and good prices I will call them again for mi Nex project there…read morefinish and time

From the owner: Located in Long Beach, CA, South Xtreme General Contractor brings decades of expertise to every…read moreproject as a fully licensed and insured contractor. Our experienced team specializes in a wide range of services, including electrical work, drywall, painting, roofing, HVAC, remodels, ADUs, and comprehensive home upgrades. Whether you’re looking to enhance your property’s value or embark on a custom renovation, we have you covered. We’re committed to making your experience seamless with same-day estimates and tailored solutions designed to fit your unique needs. Trust South Xtreme to take care of your home—quality, reliability, and professionalism are at the core of everything we do.

Mark helped us throughout our whole planning process and was so easy to work with. Communication…read morewas always clear and he was worth every penny!

We hired Mark to draft plans for our backyard ADU, and we couldn't be happier with the results!…read moreFrom our first consultation, Mark showed immense knowledge of local regulations and zoning, making us feel comfortable right away. He took our vague ideas and transformed them into a beautiful, functional layout that maximized the space. His attention to detail during the design phase was top-notch, and he provided creative solutions we hadn't even thought of, especially since this is being designed for a geriatric resident. Plans approved by the city with minimal required corrections. Not to mention, Mark spent extra time educating us about different steps of the construction process to help us build affordably and efficiently. This doesn't happen anymore but Mark underpromises and overdelivers.

It was an excellent job, they were very kind, and the payment was top-notch too. I highly recommend…read morethem in the Imperial Valley; they help you with everything.

I wanted to give a shout out to Idan Mizrahi! He was the project manager that headed up the work…read morethat was done on my parent's home. Idan was not only kind, but he ensured that every matter was handled with care and professionalism each step of the way. He made sure that he communicated with us so that we would understand the process. I'd also like to recognize Cleber (not sure if the spelling is correct). He was great as well and we thank him kindly, as well as the men that did the actual physical work. We appreciate of the hard work! -Bridjette B.

This guy! I needed a few more kitchen cabinets, which I found cheap, but then Covey came in with a…read morebutcher block and installed the counter space! He was affordable, creative, and had unmatched attention to detail. Highly recommend!

David was very prompt and professional. He provided quality work at reasonable prices within the…read morepromised time frame. He was very neat and cleaned up at the end of the day so my grandchildren were safe to go outside without worry. I highly recommend him for any handyman paint stucco needs you may have. He installed my new door quickly and performed all my other plumbing needs excellently.

Rich was very professional and worked quickly but with a high attention to detail. He worked on my…read morecustom home in Laguna Beach and I was very happy with the quality of the work and the price. Highly recommended.

Can confirm the positive reviews: Rich contacted me promptly for an estimate, was quite reasonable,…read moreand even better: completed beautiful, professional, artisan-quality work. Arrived on time and completed on time as well. They removed wallpaper, prepped, and worked with our paint and spec requests. Will definitely call upon him again. A true joy to work with! A++++++

We used Seabreeze Renovators for a front porch remodel (small project), and overall had a great…read moreexperience. They responded quickly, came out to evaluate, and gave a reasonable quote. The person who did the work also walked me through design and material options. I originally wanted a Doric-style column, but they recommended a rectangular column using a durable PVC-type material (used for piping) and even reduced the price. I was hesitant, but it turned out to be the right call. They completed the job in one day and the house looks noticeably upgraded. Afterward, I noticed some movement in the railing slats. They explained it's normal since the railing is custom fabricated on site (not one solid piece), and similar to others in the neighborhood. Still, they came back out and glued them at no charge, and now everything feels solid. The finished look is beautiful--neighbors have already asked for referrals. Professional, responsive, and stood behind their work. Would recommend.

I'm not one to ever write reviews, but this company definitely deserves my review. From the start…read moreAl answered every question and helped me along the way for my shower remodel. Walter and Enrique did the most amazing job. They were clean, friendly, and definitely knew what they were doing. My shower is perfection. The price was definitely reasonable. I would recommend this company any day. Thank you Al, Walter, and Enrique.

I used 5 Star Bath Solutions for a tub to shower conversion and flooring in my home. I was referred…read moreto them by a neighbor down the street that had used them before and was very satisfied with their work. So I called and set up a consultation. Diane did the consult and was very informative about the products they use and the cost. She was not pushy but was very helpful in coordinating the right colors we were looking for. Erik then informed me that he was able to started the project sooner than planned. Wes was our installer from beginning to end. He was AWESOME !! He was able to work around a nosy and big dog named Scooby and cats. Thank you for that. He was very detailed and knew his job very well. He would check out with me before he left for the day to check to see if I had any questions or concerns on what he had worked on. He would also tell me step by step and day by day what his work would be. He was able to answer all my questions with his knowledge of his skilled work. The final outcome of my shower was more than I could have imagined. So thank you Wes from 5 Star Bath Solutions. Looking forward to seeing the same results for my flooring project.

Did not put support under shower pan and sealant around bottom cracks. Have had it resealed four…read moretimes. Called company multiple times. No contact. So much for lifetime warranty on defect of installation.

I reached out to MDM back in early 2025 and met with Mike right away so he could look at my…read moreproperty and walk me through what my wife and I wanted for our project. Throughout the entire process, Mike was very professional and the level of expertise he exhibited was obvious. Before Mike, I had met with 3 other contractors to compare services and quotes but what sealed the deal for me was the 3D render service Mike offered. It was affordable and it would be free if you end up going with MDM for your remodel. Mike was able to get the renderings to me very quickly and made adjustments whenever we wanted to change something. Seeing the details of the renderings really brought what we were envisioning to life and helped with the design process. Fast forward to beginning of demo/construction, Mike's employees were impressively fast and efficient at their jobs, but what really impressed me was how clean they kept our property after each day of work. And that stated true throughout the entire process of our 7 month renovation. During construction, if there were any last minute changes, Mike would always try to cater to our needs whenever possible. Even if subcontractors made mistakes with anything, Mike would make sure it is fixed and perfect right away. Keep in mind, you can't rely on Mike for everything (as much as you might want to). You really do have to do your research (in terms of design, finishing materials, sourcing those materials, and getting them delivered on time) and know exactly what you want and how you want it, that way, Mike can plan and put into action what needs to be done. After this entire process, we are extremely happy we got this project completed with MDM. What really sets them apart is the quality of work, dependability, and the great people that work for MDM. Shoutout to Mario! They really respected our home and were very considerate of us during construction. Even after everything was finished, they guaranteed that they would come back and fix anything that needed fixing. Cannot recommend them enough if you want to improve or build your new home!

We had a great experience with MDM Remodeling on our downstairs, so we hired them again for our…read moreupstairs guest bathroom and they delivered again. Shawn was easy to reach, responsive, and great to work with throughout the project. The crew showed up on time, kept things clean, and finished everything in under 5 weeks. We did new tile, vanity, lighting, and a walk-in shower, and the quality really shows. Hard to find a contractor this consistent and reliable. Pricing felt fair too, especially for the level of work. Definitely recommend MDM Remodeling if you're doing a bathroom remodel in Los Angeles we'll be using them again.

They do awesome work! They're on budget and on time and their prices are very good! It was nice to…read morework with true professionals!

OH BOY, STUCCO BOY!…read more I met with Jereme (the owner of Stucco Boy/Builder Boy) to discuss an exterior refinishing project. We've got some TEX-COTE that the prior owners added that is failing and in need of repair. To their credit, Jereme is knowledgeable about TEX-COTE and the company even has a landing page on their website describing how to fix a failing application. They offer services to repair and re-apply, and Jereme mentioned this would be an option for us, in addition to a more involved re-plastering. Jereme said he'd break out different options for us. Despite Jereme's demeanor coming off a bit slick and salesy, them being a local company with experience with TEX-COTE gave me some confidence. I received a proposal that I felt was reasonably priced. Before selecting the company for my project, I had some follow-up questions I asked the office staff via email regarding coordinating the project with other work being done-namely a re-roof project that I'd be undertaking. After a little back-and-forth, Jereme called me directly. I was able to ask my questions about coordination with the roofing company, and he put my mind at ease. He described how the roofing company would handle tear-off and paper the roof, and then Stucco Boy would come in and water blast and prep. He was pretty specific about his recommendations and that fully addressed my questions. He said that I'd be able to put them into contact with the roofer to work out the specifics and "when roofing companies hear that, they are relieved"-indicating to me that there'd be a proactive direct coordination that would help streamline the process. WONDERFUL! After receiving HOA approval for the project, I reached out to Builder Boy and said I'd like to proceed with them. I followed up with a few questions including one about timing and order of operations to coordinate with the roofing and solar to take place (roughly, at this point) in January. The responses I got from the office staff to my questions were different than what Jereme had indicated; instead of coordinating with the roofers, they said that it would be better for them to do their work after the roofers had completed. There was some back-and-forth where I tried to reconcile the differences in the office staff's answers/recommendations of doing work after everything else was done and what Jereme had indicated to me on our earlier phone call. Two days after not hearing anything back, I received a phone call from Jereme. He indicated to me that he'd heard from his team that I was "frustrated" and that I had taken an "aggressive tone" with his staff and he hoped to understand my frustration but also see if there was a path forward. He indicated that he cares about his staff; the implication he was stepping in to shield them from unfair treatment. I told him that I was confused, and asked if he'd read the emails-my hope was to ensure we were on the same page about what my issue actually was and for me to understand what about my correspondence was "aggressive." He replied he'd "skimmed" the email-so I asked him if I'd be able to read it to him--much of my confusion stemmed from what the office staff was suggesting and how it was much different than what Jereme had indicated regarding coordinating steps with the roofing company. He responded "I get it, you're a good guy" as if my primary intent in reading him the email to was somehow clear my name, and he followed up with "I'd rather not live in the past and instead just move forward." Wait, seriously?! You imply I'm mistreating your staff, you're only vaguely aware of what my issue actually is and when I attempt to talk in specific terms about either of those things you suddenly want to "move forward"? I tried to explain to Jereme the disconnect, and how the staff's recommendation wasn't what he and I had discussed earlier, so I was confused. He said "it can be done either way" and "it's up to the customer"- but kept insisting that his staff was correct in their suggestion without acknowledging it was different than what he himself earlier had suggested, and that was the source of my confusion. The whole time it felt like Jereme was trying to gaslight me, and whenever I tried to be specific about our conversation or clarify what my issue actually was, he'd deflect and say dismissively "it's up to you; just tell us when to show up and we'll be there." I was pretty floored at this point and couldn't shake the feeling that I was getting hustled by this guy. I knew that as he kept insisting he wanted to "move forward" without actually talking about the nature of the problem, it was a sign that this wasn't the kind of company, and Jereme the kind of person, I could trust. So I calmly told him that it was clear to me it wouldn't be a good fit, he said "OK," and that was the extent of my experience with Builder Boy. Jereme: because you didn't bother reading the email exchange before, I posted it here for your convenience.