If you are looking for a reliable, trustworthy contractor for renovating your home, don't waste…read moreyour time on Angry's List or Thumbscrew. Just give this guy a call. Robert Marinucci is the one you want if you're looking for quality work, an eye for detail, and a passion for customer satisfaction. He succeeded where others would have failed: remodeling a 1960s condo during the Covid-19 lockdown! In August of 2019, I couldn't believe the trouble I had getting contractors to submit bids after the initial "meet up"! I felt like a bad date! Jobs must have been plentiful; apparently every contractor had enough to do. This was no small job, but it wasn't enormous either - full kitchen, tile flooring, doors and windows, paint, and two bathrooms, probably 3-5 weeks in all. Then, the only problem I could foresee was asbestos removal and a persnickety association. By late October, I had contracted someone to do just the doors and windows, but the rest of the job continued to wait for the perfect match. Finally, a sympathetic friend referred me to Robert Marinucci (housewizard@hotmail.com) and I checked out a home he was almost finished with. It was spectacular. I mean, the color combinations, the bathrooms, the flooring, cabinetry and lighting all harmonized, instilling a sense of welcome and calm. He opened narrow areas in the home making them flow easily together, and revealed a talent for improving and modernizing spaces that went beyond the many standard jobs I'd seen. Robert is an inspired craftsman and his workers, especially Miguel, contribute their best efforts accordingly. My only fear was he'd be out of my price range! When I finally did sit down with him and expressed my wishes for an attractive, but affordable remodel, he made a thorough and detailed estimate. It was within my budget, so we set to work. The plan was to pull permits right around the New Year, start work in early February, and be done by early March. Experienced with the HOA's curious and contradictory ways, Robert was prepared for most surprises, but there were more to come (hint: asbestos, architects and a VIRUS!). Thankfully, the HOUSE WIZARD handled them all with grace and transparency, keeping me abreast of every step, snag and redirection. The job took a lot longer than any of us had anticipated; what started in February wasn't completed until early May, thanks mainly to COVID-19 causing inspection delays, long lines, elevated pricing and uncertain deliveries. Mom stayed with her friend during the lockdown, nobody got sick, and the result is fantastic. Here are some highlights of our adventure. The U-shaped kitchen: Robert put a cabinet-depth refrigerator in a space that used to be a pantry closet, a double wall oven where the old refrigerator blocked traffic, and replaced the range with an induction cooktop. He installed a gorgeous granite countertop and a creamy mosaic backsplash that just sings. His wonderful electrician removed the entire soffit and fluorescent lights, raised the ceiling four inches, and added recessed fixtures. Early in the project, I said I wanted it bright enough to land an aircraft in it. The room seems even big enough to land an aircraft in it! Shopping: His advice and support in decision-making was impeccable, assisting us in the selection of fixtures, stone, tile, and mouldings, offering insight, tactful recommendations, and even return trips, as if he had all the time in the world. When I was unable to join them, Robert picked up my mom in his truck to go select cabinetry, drawer pulls and vanities. If our indecision and ignorance vexed him, it didn't show a bit. Bathrooms: Robert was fearless in moving heaven and earth to get things just right. In this case, he replumbed the toilet over about six inches to allow more space between it and the vanity cabinets. He selected a wonderful corner shower with curved glass doors. When the paint we selected didn't look good, he repainted with a different shade until it was perfect! Aesthetics and extras: Every job comes with surprises and new opportunities. The interior doors looked shabby now that the walls were being painted and the rooms looked so spiffy. I laughed at the irony when I was once considering keeping the original cabinetry and just putting new countertop material on it. He talked me out of that too. With a good price on doors, Miguel had them in two days later. I had forgotten about one other fixture to change and he didn't make a big deal about adding it. He installed things my mom needed, changed wonky plugs, shifted things around as the rooms were finished, and even helped hang the pictures. He accommodated our every need, and did it cheerfully with an eye for the end result. I cannot include every little thing Robert Marinucci, the true HOUSE WIZARD, did to make our old condo look so fresh and welcoming and calming, so I'll stop here.

Marinucci Builders did a wonderful job on our remodel ! We…read moreneeded a lot of work on our 30 year-old house. First, was a complete kitchen remodel. Rob and his helper gutted our old kitchen, including the soffit (ceiling). Making the ceiling higher added a surprising amount of cupboard space when the the new cupboards were installed! We picked all finishes with Rob's guidance and contractor prices. We were so happy with the quality of his work we had him remodel a bathroom,powder room, wet bar,and built-in TV area. He designed and built beautiful custom doors for the last 2 areas. Rob and his helper worked every weekday of the 2 1/2 month project. All work was completed on a timely basis. Rob was always available to discuss a question or concern. I loved that he only does 1 project at a time! We still have a master bath left to be done. He is the only one I will consider for the job! Posting a few pictures.

Jason and his team have worked on my house renovation and he did an amazing job. Our house is now…read moremodernized and my wife can't be happier. Because he did a great job for us in the home he helped us renovate our commercial office space. Everyone loves it when they come visit us and our team is inspired by how everything came out. If you want someone who does a qualify job, hire Pro-finish builders!!

We hired pro-finish builders to do a number of odds and ends around our home including replacing a…read morefew doors, and fixing a termite- damaged pergola. Jason and his team were very kind and professional and got the job done in a timely manner.

We worked with James at Pro Tek to get our house painted and kitchen and bathrooms redone right…read moreafter closing on it and it came out amazing! My wife had specific wants with certain tile patterns and backsplash which James found no problem! The whole experience was seamless and we are thrilled with the outcome. Everything was done in a very timely manner as well which was amazing! Highly recommend!

James and his team at Protek are the best. I have both commerical buildings and residential homes…read morethere is no one I would trust more then Protek! They are honest and reliable... They have not missed a deadline and has come in at or under budget... I highly recommend them!

These guys are amazing! As a Contractor, I am always leery about referring out other…read morecontractors-this is not the case with Brian. I have used Brian on multiple occasions and I've always been extremely happy with the services he has provided. Brian is not your typical Contractor, he is on time, he is professional, and he does exactly what he says he's going to do. I would highly recommend Brian Newcomb services for all of your handyman needs.

We asked Brian to help us with 3 projects…read more The first project, we needed someone to remodel an apartment. The previous tenant completely destroyed it and everything had to go, including the entire kitchen and bathrooms. The second project, we asked him to take a look and let us know what needed to be repaired/replaced in a second apartment. The third project included upgrading a family member's bathroom to allow our elder parents to be safe in their home. Brian did a wonderful job with all 3 projects. We felt he was being fair with the cost and also felt he would not tell us something needed to be replaced unless it truly needed to be. We will be calling him again, and have, to help us out as new issues come up.

I found Joe through Yelp and he had great reviews. When I called he answered and came right over,…read moregave me a bid and was professional and personable. He always texted or called prior to coming over and maintained good communication. He tore down my patio cover, sawed off the brackets, cut out cement and replaced tiles and flagstone. He did a great job and I will call him again when I have another job.

Last month, we had a slab leak at our house, which caused some moderate water damage…read more We had to have insurance adjusters, plumbers, dry wall guys, drying company, painters and contractor working together to get the repairs done asap. Although it was a small job for him (replacing 'toe kicks' around the cabinetry in the kitchen and bathroom), Joe made us feel like a million bucks. He came over and gave us an estimate, and his team did the job on time, seamlessly with all the others involved. The new toe-kicks look great! I know who to call next time I need a contractor. Highly recommended.

Eric just finished a custom-built shed in our backyard and we could not have asked for a better…read morejob. From the framing to electrical to plumbing, everything was finished to perfection, on-time, and cost-effective. Eric is by far the best choice for anyone looking for a general contractor for any construction project.

I recently hired Eric Matthews to expand my bedroom and add a bathroom and closet, and I couldn't…read morebe happier with the results. He did a fantastic job. His crew was great too--always on time, professional, and they cleaned up every day, which I really appreciated. All of the subcontractors Eric brought in were just as reliable and did excellent work. Everyone worked well together, and it showed in the quality of the finished space. One thing that really stood out to me was how understanding and respectful they all were about my dogs. I have four large dogs, and during construction, it could've been a nightmare--but Eric and his team were awesome. They always made sure the dogs were safe, were careful not to let them out, and kept me in the loop about what was going on so I could plan accordingly. If you're looking for a solid, trustworthy contractor who does great work and is easy to work with, I highly recommend Eric Matthews.

We recently hired Ron at Da Vinci and our bathroom remodel came out like a dream bathroom! Ron was…read moreso easy to work with, guided us each step of the way. Had great design ideas. We were tearing out our large tub shower and making it a walk in. We interviewed about 10 companies and Da Vinci has the most comprehensive bid and some of the best pricing we found. Ron was easy to reach all along the way. His construction crew was efficient and knowledgeable. Pedro over saw the demo and install and has years of experience. He did everything to code. Pablo worked his tail off demo'ing and rebuilding our new walk in design. Jorge did the most AMAZING Tile job. It was perfection. All lines and measurements and spacing was to a tee. The Hot mop company was excellent also! The finish flooring crew came in and worked quickly and installed everything to spec. We had some plumbing issues once the demo was done and needed to do some changes to that. The Plummer who came out from the company was quite pricey so we were able to contract our own separately at a much lower rate. We used Nick from Sterling pluming. Honest and reliable and upfront with all of his pricing! The shower glass door was included in the bid. Very nice since most others had that as a separate line item. The shower door is beautiful but had a small leak in seal at bottom. The company was suppose to call us back to come and better seal it but never called us. My husband easily bought his own caulking and repaired it himself. We bought our tiles at MSI in Orange. One of the best and largest and gives all kinds of free samples. Highly recommend them. I also highly recommend picking your shower plumbing and supplies from Ferguson Plumbing . Their showroom in Irvine was GORGEOUS! And they were so knowledgeable. They take walk ins but make an apt if going on a weekend. Our shower is gorgeous and turned out to be our dream retreat. Thanks Ron!

My family recently remodeled their kitchen and after a lot of research we dicided to go with Da…read moreVinci because they were highly recommend by some of our Friends. From the very beginning to the very last day of completion they made the process so easy and seamless! No headaches whatsoever. I am extremely picky and have a bit of ocd... but their work was truly perfection. I'm so grateful I found this place honestly they deserve 10 stars! I know from experience this whole thing could've been such a pain, but thankfully it was seamless and as quick as it possibly could've been which was also great. Thank you so much to Victor for going above and beyond our expectations!! We are truly happy with everything!

Kurt and his team are great! They are honest, helpful, and do quality work. We will be working…read morewith them again on future projects and definitely recommend! They were also great with our dogs hanging around! :)

I have personally seen work done by this contractor Kurt, top notch, to code and built to last.read more