We had Brenda and Andy do several projects for us in 2023. This review is only for the bathroom projects which did not go well for us. I had to do this review separately as I had already published a review for the whole project previously. This is an update to the bathroom portion of that review in 2023. You can read my first review regarding other bathroom issues. About two weeks ago, my husband was cleaning the shower and the fixed glass in the shower exploded. He said it sounded like a gun shot and he didn't know what had happened. He looked down and saw blood. His back was against the glass and he got cut. He also stepped on a shard of glass that went into his foot too deeply to be removed. A podiatrist had to cut his foot open and dig the glass out and stitch his foot back up. This glass was supposed to be "safety glass", but the glass shattered all over the shower and bathroom floors (please see photo of what was left). My husband sent Brenda a message with the photo explaining what had happened. We hoped she would replace the fixed side of the glass that shattered (as it wasn't supposed to do this and was probably a defective piece of glass), but she claimed that the warranty had expired and she couldn't help us. The bathrooms were only done two years ago, and we have already had several issues. This was the worst as it caused physical injuries (and pain). We thought after all the issues we had, Brenda might step up and do the right thing, but she did not. We will get estimates to see what the costs are and decide if it is worth taking further action. We are once again disappointed with the choice we made in having Homematey do our bathroom projects. read more

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We had such a great experience working with Brenda on our primary bathroom remodel. We heard about her from a friend, and we're so happy we choose her for our project. Before contacting Brenda, we got a few quotes. Brenda's price came in at less than half of other quotes, and the quality is just as good, or in most cases, better than the other companies. Plus, they finished in less time that was originally estimated! We couldn't be happier with the finished project and the process. Brenda worked with us to make sure that our style and preferences were reflected in the final piece. We got to choose a lot of the pieces like the mirrors, vessel sinks, faucets, light fixtures, tile, and paint. Brenda was always there to make sure that everything would work together and made many suggestions that we ended up incorporating into the final project. Her and Andy had no problem doing the electrical or plumbing work, and they were quick, efficient, and always had open communication. We knew when they were coming each day and when they would finish for the day. When there was a delay in getting some parts, we were told immediately. When some things in the original plan wouldn't work for whatever reason, Brenda worked with us on finding solutions. She was on site pretty much every day, which was really great. And they are very respectful with the rest of the house and were cognizant of us having small toddlers as well. Very professional. The whole process was so smooth. I want to highlight the quality of the material used in this project. The cabinets are solid wood (pine and/or walnut, I think?). Very polished, very smooth, very sturdy. The doors are all soft close and glide very smoothly. The tiles for the floor look and feel like real wood but don't have the downsides of using real wood, which is awesome! The grout complements the tiles perfectly. The shower tiles are heavy and put together very well, and all surfaces in the shower have a slight downward slope so water doesn't pool anywhere, even in the inset. The shower tile also extends to the window sill, so even if it rains, the drywall won't get wet. All faucets are water-saving, but don't feel like it, which is great! I also want to highlight the meticulous care and attention to detail they both had. Every tile that was laid, from the floor to the shower, was held in place to ensure they were all straight. When they demo'd our shower, they found a lot of mold and took care of it quickly and laid down multiple layers to prevent mold from growing there again. When they saw how wonky our electrical work was (don't even get me started on the previous owners of this house...), they redirected the wiring so that it made sense. Our walls and doors were painted by hand. Everything was measured and cut to fit exactly. We took out the double-door entrance to the bathroom and they were able to fill in the hinge spaces, sand, and paint so that we can't even tell hinges were there in the first place. When we had minor changes or additions to the project, they worked with us and were transparent with how it would change the schedule and the budget. There were no surprises. Both Brenda and Andy were also just nice people and pleasant to work and talk with. We're eventually going to remodel another bathroom and our entire downstairs, and Brenda will be the first person we contact for those projects. Her style, eye, and attention to detail - all at a fair price and speed - make her our top choice for future projects. Lastly, she's well-connected. When we had some house issues not even related to the project, we asked her to help and she gave us contacts of people who could help us out - and they all did a great job too! It's hard to find people who truly care before, during, and after a big project like this, and Brenda does exactly that. All at a fair price with high quality work and material with a very reasonable timeline - what else could you ask for? read more

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I hired this Company for remodeling twice, once for my home and the other one for my rental. Brenda is the main contact and project manager on this team. She is very professional and committed to helping her clients. Both projects were completed on-time and to my 100% satisfaction. She has been always on-time and responsive, which I found very rare in the business she is in. In addition to the good work her team did, she also helped me design the layout of the houses, shop with me to pick out the right material, and even help me pick out furniture after I moved in. Brenda has a good eye for remodeling. After talking to her for a while and checking out the job sites she was working on, I knew she was the right fit for me who was busy and wanted to be more hands off. I couldn't be happier with the end result. I would highly recommend Brenda and her team to anyone who either wants to do a complete overhaul or just remodel a bathroom or kitchen. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Brenda Wei and Andy make up the two-person team of Homematey Construction. Brenda does the "design" portion. She orders some of the materials that homeowners choose and oversees Andy's work. We ordered some of our own materials and got a credit off the final balance (or partial credit depending on the cost/maximum allowance). Andy does most of the construction work himself, with the exception of outside contractors who came in for painting and another team for kitchen counters. We hired them to do our kitchen, fireplace remodel, and two bathrooms (due to leak) after confirming their license and talking to a couple of former clients. Some things were done very well. The kitchen went more smoothly than the bathrooms. There were a couple of small issues in the kitchen, but we are overall happy with it. We are also happy with the fireplace remodel. The bathroom floors were also done well. The painters did a good job with the exception of sanding all of the doors inside (we had requested it be done outside because of the dust). We appreciated the fact that Andy works fairly quickly. However, sometimes this speed leads to mistakes that could be avoided. Some problems that came up in the bathrooms included grout issues, water issues, vanity issues, and a significant gap between tiles and bathtub on one side. It definitely seems like more training is needed for bathroom projects based on our experience. One of the most difficult parts of this process was the communication with Brenda. Simple questions or requests (that would be typical during any remodel) were often met with frustration and agitation. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress for everyone involved. If you would like more details, feel free to click on my name above this post and send me a private message. read more

We hired Brenda and her team for remodeling our kitchen and bathroom. Due to covid and other personal issues we ended up remodeling just our kitchen instead. Brenda was very professional and thorough during the whole process. The remodel was completed on time and we are very happy with how it turned out. Brenda was there at our property every single day and gave us regular updates. Both she and her team were very meticulous during the demolition, design and the installation phase. There were certain times when I panicked, but Brenda was there to walk me through her ideas and helped explain and assure that the end result would turn out to be just how I had envisioned it. She and her team were very responsive and addressed all of our concerns during the whole process. We plan to rehire Brenda and her team for our bathroom remodel as well as our rental remodel, and I would highly recommend her and her team to anyone who is looking for a contractor to remodel their house in Orange County read more

Brenda and Andy make the perfect match! High quality work and very professional. They do everything from painting to construction. I would highly recommend their company if considering any and all types home renovations. Brenda is very knowledgeable and experienced. Andy is a master worker. The rest of their team has what it takes to make your vision come to life and price is very reasonable too! I will miss all of them and I hope to keep in contact with these ppl even after the fact that the job is well done :) read more

I highly recommend Brenda from Homematey construction for all your home remodeling for bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, flooring, painting, etc... Brenda and her team are friendly, easy to work with, efficient, pays attention to details, on time in completing the project, on budget (unless you add changes), helpful in designing, considerate, and loves what they do. Give them a try. read more

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Brenda really took care of us. We were on a deadline, and she and her team finished a week early. They knocked out 600sqft of tile and painted the entire condo, and did it so well for the price that I'm passing their info to friend who needs some work. Also, it's worth mentioning that she has a great attention to detail. She touched up areas we didn't even point out, and threw in some door stops. It's rare to get that kind of care. Thanks again, Brenda. Looking forward to working with you in future work. read more

Brenda Wei was over an hour late for an appointment we made with her. She doesn't respect your time, she didn't text or call. She finally showed up for a consultation and told us she would give us a quote in two weeks. It's been over three months and we haven't heard from her since. read more

I like Brenda's team very much. They did my friend's bathrooms and flooring in the summer. There were modern or natural styles to choose from. 3 years ago, they also helped my tenant with kitchen renovation while my tenants were staying in the house. Both projects were on budget and on time. I got timely updates. It was great. read more

If you are looking for a professional construction company to remodel or upgrade your house, then Homematey Construction is the company to go to. The team consists of experienced and quality-minded personnel. They did an outstanding remodel on my two-story home in Woodbridge, Irvine. Brenda, who manages the team, was very helpful in the selection of styles, colors and materials. She has excellent knowledge of modern trends and the eye of an interior decorator. Brenda managed the job to my satisfaction by staying on schedule and within budget. I was thrilled at the outcome of the remodel which went smoothly due to this team's professional work ethic. Homematey Construction is highly recommended. read more

It was a great experience to work with Brenda, Andy and the team for our new home remodeling last year. It was a huge one for us so we took time to do our research. After speaking to a few contractors, comparing the plans, we ended up selecting Brenda and the team. And we are so glad that we went with the gut. We did new bathroom, kitchen, flooring, painting so basically whole house. It was completed on time, within budget (so glad), and with good quality too. Brenda took her time to do the design/ plan, offer cost effective yet quality materials. We were very nervous about the remodeling at the beginning but working with the team was like a breeze. We didn't get to deal with any issues like scheduling, buying supplies or making solutions when things not working. For example, right after installation, Andy noticed that our new stand alone bath tub was draining too slowly. It was actually a product defect. But he went beyond to shop for additional kit, reinstalled the tub (super heavy) and it worked like a charm. They are licensed and insured. It has been almost one year and We still so like everything they did for us. They do provide warranty on their work and they do come back for fix if there is any issue no matter how small it is:) read more