We recently requested a quote from Intelligent Choice Builders for a bathroom remodel project. Yonathan came to our home and provided an indepth walk through of our baths. He was professional, kind, and thorough in his knowledge and suggestions for our project. His estimate came in very competitively priced, and detailed. Ultimately, we ended up going with a different company just because they are local to us. However, I would not hesitate to use Yonathan and his crew. He seems very conscientious, and definitely works to provide excellent customer interaction. read more

We had a great experience with ICB builders. The moment we met with Yonathan, we knew he's the right person for our mission. Him and his team was delightful to work with. He came up with a well executed and clear game plan from the get go of the remodeling expectations, manage the day-day communication, and the craftsmanship was incredible. They are very knowledgeable and professional in their field so needles to say in our project they handle all design aspects, city permitting, and assisting with selection of finishes. We even had a final walk-through at the end to ensure all the final details were addressed correctly to our satisfaction. Highly recommend to anyone who's looking for a reliable and experienced contractor. read more

Our master bathroom was due needing serious upgrades. Searching online for the right contractor could be quiet of a task but we had the fortune to come across Yonathan from intelligent choice builders. He was very responsive to our initial request through this platform. He came to our home providing us some insights and different ideas where he made us to feel very comfortable. Communication was a key factor for him through the entire process as he kept informing every meaningful updates along the way. The attention to details was incredible as he explain thoroughly what we should expect since this was our first time doing this type of work. He walked us through every step of the way in terms of pre planning, city coordination/inspections, and the selections of all finishes. We also took few hours from our tied up schedule to shop at the local vendors helping us to save cost in materials which we truly appreciated. The end result exceeded far away from everything we could've think of. We highly recommend. read more

Our kitchen renovation project for my home in Palo Alto included replacing the kitchen floor, reworking the electrical and plumbing, replacing the cabinets and some of the appliances, all in about 6 weeks. On time and on budget. In particular I'd like to highlight Intelligent Choice Builder's management excellent coordination and their friendly and honest attitude and professionalism. The several work crews were good and tolerated us "helping" (a.k.a micro-managing) during some of the renovation process in good spirit. read more

What a journey! We had a wonderful experience working with Yonathan and Florin from ICB on our bathroom remodeling project. The process was seamless and the bathroom came out as expected. The team always arrived on time and got straight to work. They consistently addressed any concerns we had and provided regular updates throughout the construction timeline. They were careful and precise in the demolition and excavation, ensuring that the work was done safely and to the highest standards. Their goal was to ensure the project meets all building codes and passes inspection at each phase. There was one unexpected situation during the renovation, but they addressed it quickly and made sure everything continued moving forward smoothly. Throughout the project, Florin and the team were a joy to work with. We would recommend Yonathan, Florin & ICB team to any of our friends and family! read more

Yonathan from ICB was a tremendous help for our renovation needs. We had permitting and quality issues stemming from a terrible contractor from a couple years ago. Yonathan worked with the city to remedy the permit issues and rework what was necessary. Yonathan was highly communicative and a pleasure to work with. Yonathan was open to feedback/input throughout the construction process and kindly answered any questions we had. Yonathan and his team tranformed our eyesore of a bedroom/bathroom into beautiful and functional space. read more

I had Intelligent Choice Builders come to remodel my condo kitchen a couple months back and had a very good experience working with Yonathan. Had interviewed a couple contractors and Yonathan was the only one who truly showed some passion towards the project, and his price was reasonable, middle of the ground compared to all the other contractors. Demolition: When smoothly, floors were well covered to protect them and the kitchen was walled off with plastic to prevent dust from getting everywhere. Drywall/Painting: This was somewhat sloppy in my opinion. Stuff wasn't covered as well so texturing got onto a lot of light fixtures and finished walls. I was able to rub them off the bits and pieces with a wet towel. The paint for the walls was accidentally used on the ceiling which changed ceiling color, but Yonthan was able to get the sub contractors to repaint it and correct other issues. Cabinets: The cabinets from FDM look great and I enjoyed working the designer there. They helped bring the vision of my kitchen to life by helping me utilize every inch of my small kitchen. However, there were problems with the cabinet order and it had a lot of errors which delayed installation by 1-2 weeks. This part was mostly on the cabinet company not checking the order against the design properly, but everything eventually was resolved at the end. Yonathan even helped get me back 1k from the cabinet company for all the mistakes which was amazing. Countertops: Countertops honestly was the easiest and smoothest. Yonthan planned everything out with the countertop contractors and he bought the materials I wanted from the granite store for me. Installation was smooth and everything from the countertops to the backsplash fit perfectly. Appliance Installation and Finals Touches: Nothing special here, it went very well and the appliances all looked great in their new locations. Overall the experience was very positive for me as I know remodeling is not easy and Yonathan helped me navigate a lot of intricacies with the whole process. We did end up a couple thousand over budget due to the city being a pain with the permit and some changes in the design that required some extra work. But overall, everything that was handled by Yonthan was very professional and he was very transparent through his constant communication. read more

I contacted Yonathan from intelligent choice builders (ICB) to provide us an estimate for a large scale home renovation work. This was a second phase since our main goal was to prepare our home for the winter; asbestos removal, upgrading our heating and cooling system to heat pump, ductwork replacement, reinsulating the attic and much more. He helped us navigating through this multi tasking of all trades coordinating all the crews in right sequence of things. We had a great experience with Yonathan as he was informative, keeping communication lines open on daily basis or every other day, and the work was done in a professional manner. Finally, Yonathan came by to do a quality check to ensure the work was done to satisfactory and indeed everything he promised came through. I highly recommend Yonathan and his team for anyone who's looking for a general contractor for remodeling or new construction services. read more

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We had an amazing experience with Intelligent Choice Builders and specifically our team led by Yonathan and Florin. We were converting our downstairs half bathroom into a full bathroom. The Intelligent Choice Builders team came in at a very fair price and were a dream to work with throughout the project. A few standouts: - Project management + clear communication. The team gave me a list of everything to purchase prior to starting work along with examples and reference links. They were always on hand to address any questions I had, and I could always rely on them for a point-of-view. And importantly, the work was done quickly and timely. - Proactivity with Inspectors. I appreciated that the team was on the same page as our local inspectors for the duration of the project. They were able to get ahead of any potential challenges by understanding the nuances of our city needs. Thanks to their clear lines of communication, we sailed through all our inspections with flying colors. - Problem-solving. Our house is over 100 years old and at some point, the previous owners had done some less-than-ideal extension work, including the area for the bathroom that we were updating. We had several unexpected challenges ranging from the framing of the entire room being skewed to the ceiling being poorly supported, to the floors being un-level, the list goes on. For every challenge, the Intelligent Choice team was upfront, candid, and reasonable regarding what we needed to do in order to make the bathroom work - and while in some cases, that necessitated more labor and more costs, we were on the same page about making sure this project was done correctly and well, and I was appreciative of how fair and reasonable those prices were. - Perfectionist work! I could tell that the team cared deeply about doing good work and making sure the bathroom was built properly and excellently. I can tell the care and effort that went into every phase. All in all, we had a great experience and are very happy with our new full bathroom. We're already slated to do our next home project with Intelligent Choice Builders, which is really the best endorsement of all. read more

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As an architect with over 20yrs of experience in the residential & commercial projects who's worked with several contractors over the years, I have to say that I'm impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail from Yonathan and Intelligent Choice Builders. This company stands out for its reliability and clear communication. From the beginning, they communicated clearly about schedule and cost, followed through exactly as promised and addressed unexpected challenges quickly. They pay attention to code compliance and structural details, which is rare to find nowadays. I will highly recommend them to homeowners, architects and engineering firms. read more

We hired Intelligent Choice Builders (ICB) to update our 55 year old kitchen, which required opening up the space. We appreciated that Yonathan was always available to communicate anything regarding the project. His crew did great work and were very professional. We will consider ICB for any future remodeling project. We enjoy our kitchen every day! read more

We found Intelligent choice builders on Google, after reviewing 7 different companies, Yonathan was the one who made the most impact. We didnt have a lot of knowledge since it was our first remodeling and we had a bunch of questions, but Yonathan answered every question and gave us so many helpful suggestions even though we didn't hired him yet. Yonathan and Florin and the rest of the crew kept us informed every step of the way. Florin was amazing and our master bathroom was transformed beautifully beyond our expectations. He has a great eye for design and the attention to detail was excellent. They also assisted us to stay within our budget and helped us to figure with materials selection etc... We are very pleased that intelligent choice builders helped to bring our kitchen vision to life. Our project was completed ahead of time which was very impressive. We love our new space and will recommend Yonathan and his crews to anyone who's thinking of remodeling their house. read more

We recently hired Intelligent Choice Builders for several major projects, like bathrooms and flooring around the house, and couldn't be more pleased. From quote to completion, I was kept informed throughout and wow , the transformation is incredible. Yonathan and Florin as well as the entire team were communicating, tidy , punctual and professional! Thank you ICB !! read more

We hired Yonathan from Intelligent Choice Builders to redo the flooring throughout our entire house and update the stair railing, and we're really glad we did. He was competitively priced, communicative throughout the process, and brought thoughtful suggestions that we truly appreciated. There was a small issue with the stain/sealer that didn't come out as expected, but Yonathan found a way to make it right, which really stood out. The overall quality of the work was solid, and we're happy with the outcome. Would recommend him if you're looking for a reliable and professional contractor. read more

My long time plan to remodel my exhausted kitchen has finally got to an end! I have decided to hire Yonathan with intelligent choice builders after my next door neighbor recommended to check them out(he remodeled his master bath). I ended up hiring this firm and I'm extremely satisfied with the overall experience. Yonathan had a well executed game plan from the get go which allowed me to understand exactly what to expect in terms of layout/design, material selection, project time line and all in cost. Thanks to this great approach we were able to stay on budget, accomplishing the work on time, and most importantly the level of details is top notch! I couldn't thank this people enough for turning my kitchen to a stunning space for me and my family to create new memories. Intelligent choice builders you guys rock!:) read more

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Yonathan and his team are awesome. Their deminor for perfection plays an over all roll in the achievements of each project they individualize. With a clear line of communication and effective deadlines. Intelligent choice builders can bring your remodel or ADU to reality! Give them a call now! read more

My partial kitchen remodel turned out better than I could have imagined - the kitchen needed some serious LOVE. Yonathan and team transformed my kitchen into my little cooking/entertaining paradise - it is truly stunning! I would highly reccomend Yonathan + Intelligent Choice Builders Inc. for your next project! -Alicia Morrione read more