Joel originally quoted me one price and dropped it after completing the job and discovering less work was required. Its this kind of honesty that is so hard to find in this type of business I also appreciate him asking for feedback during the job, punctuality, professional attitude, and flexible schedule read more

Joel came recommended by a friend, and had the best overall estimate, so we hired him to remodel all three bathrooms at the house. they look amazing. we were very impressed by many facets of the experience: - responsiveness to communication (text/email) - attention to detail, and willingness to take the time to do things correctly - and of course, the overall work done. important -- they worked faster than we were expecting, so make sure you have your ducks in a row (and have at the house everything you'll be buying) as soon as possible once you start. we will absolutely be calling for future projects. read more

I am a repeat customer of Joel & Co. Construction and have used them for major repairs on 2 different houses. Joel is a perfectionist and is very responsive and accommodating to my various questions. He always keeps his word and follows through until the job is done. His employees are all very hard-working, dependable, and highly skilled. I can't go on enough about how good the quality of their work is. Joel pays great attention to detail. There is no sloppy work here with his team. These guys are 5 stars and I would recommend him and his company to anyone. read more

Used Joel & co for our home remodel, touched pretty much the whole house: full kitchen, 3 bathrooms, AC, electrical, all new flooring, etc... and they did a great job. On time, on budget, very professional. read more

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Fail. This contractor crushes a well-known advertising medium with his repetitive ads, crowding out other contractors, and extolling his virtues. Okay, since I'm looking for a contractor and the pictures of his work look decent, I give him a call - no answer, so I leave a clear message with my phone number. Nothing. Hey, people are busy. Give him another chance. So I call him again several days later - no answer, again leaving a clear message and phone number. Nothing. If you're too busy to take new work, then you shouldn't crush advertising media with your ads. If you were a respectable contractor, you would at least take one minute to dial a number and say something to the effect of, "Hi, I got your message, and I'm sorry, but I'm really backed up right now and can't take any new work until October, September"??? Very typical of the trades I've encountered over the years. I will be moving on and renew my search for someone trustworthy. Just to make sure there wasn't anything unusual delaying a response, I checked CL again, and sure enough, he had the time to post a BUNCH of new ads between my first and second calls, but not enough to return a phone call. read more

We were looking online for a contractor for a room addition and kitchen remodel. We found Joel & Co. Construction through Yelp and interviewed Joel and four other contractors. Right away we knew he would be the contractor for us. He is very personable, knowledgeable, and extremely easy to work with. He is always available via phone, email, or text. Every morning he would meet with us, go over the scope of work for the day, and answer any questions that we had. The entire staff was also great to work with. They protected my floors and covered all the non working areas. They were always on time and very accommodating to our needs. At the end of the day, the crew would set time aside to clean up the work area and organize their equipment. Overall, we are very fortunate to have found a great construction company. We will definitely be hiring Joel and his team in the near future for other home renovations. Thanks again Joel for all of your help!! read more

Joel did an amazing job remodeling my bathroom and kitchen. The crew was friendly and always cleaned up and organized the work area at the end of each day. They exceeded my expectations. Joel & Co. Construction was able to create a beautiful kitchen and bathroom within my budget. My husband and I are extremely happy with the quality of work and I would recommend this company to anyone looking for a great remodeling contractor. read more

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I am an Interior Designer and have worked with Joel for years. He is very knowledgeable, reliable, trustworthy and he and his crew always come through for me. We have worked together on larger projects like bathroom and kitchen remodels, as well as smaller jobs, such as wall repairs for water damage and ceiling fan installations. My clients appreciate his professional and calm demeanor and his crew works cleanly and quickly. I highly recommend Joel & Co for your construction needs. read more

Joel & Co Construction - General Contractors Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I just finished having my bathroom remodeled by Joel and Co and they did an amazing job! I explained to Joel before he started everything that I wanted done and he spelled out the timetable and cost for me and has followed through on every aspect of the job. His crew is friendly, on time and professional and what is especially loved was that they continually asked questions to make sure that we were all on the same page as the job was ongoing. What a great experience! read more

The first home we purchased was a complete gut job. We were so green and didn't know what to look for when hiring a General Contractor. Needless to say, we hired the wrong one. Sadly we ended up paying double in the end because we had to hire a second contractor to come in and fix everything that had not been done right the first time. We learned a ton, but the two main things we took away from that experience were, you get what you pay for and more importantly, hiring the RIGHT General Contractor determines the success of your project. After our last experience we swore we would never do it again. But this past fall we fell in love with a home, another fixer. And by fixer I mean we basically purchased land with a structure on it. It was a big job. After the experience with our first home, we knew that we needed to do our research and find the right GC. We interviewed several candidates. Some talked a big game while others seemed nervous at the undertaking. We interviewed old guys, young guys, experienced guys and even one that you might have seen on that famous home improvement channel. We weren't satisfied and kept looking. And as we began to get discouraged, (cue the angels singing) we met Joel. He was confident, realistic with what we could do on our budget and more knowledgeable than anyone we had met. No part of the project scared him. In fact as we talked to him, we kept asking ourselves if he was too good to be true. But after working with him we can honestly tell you we couldn't have picked a better GC for our project. We never imagined that we would be saying this, but our renovation was stress free and easy. Yes, working with Joel was easy! We never worried about anything because we knew we were in good hands. This guy is not just a true professional but he is also ethical and super nice on top of that. He is the real deal, a true leader. To put it simply, Joel got things done. Better than that, he got things done right. Their work is impeccable. To say we are extremely satisfied with Joel & Co. is an understatement. We are so happy with the way everything turned out. Our house is dreamy. It looks like something out of a magazine. It's chic, and modern, and straight up sexy. Yeah, I said it, my house is sexy. Don't think twice about hiring them. You won't find someone better. read more

HELLO ALL, I WANT TO POSITIVELY AMMEND MY BAD BLOG ABOUT JOEL & CO CONSTRUCTION. It turns out he is HERO TO ANY HANDSOME HOME. We were given a Phone number by the former home owner we bought for after detecting mold and establishing the leak source. When we texted photos and info and when we were called we were instantly BLOCKED. We had no reason to imagine this number was NO LONGER HIS. He'd just completed this home a couple months prior to us buying it. WE are VERY happy to say we managed to find his NEW PHONE NUMBER and he immediately called us back to schedule remediaton of ALL issues. This all happened so fast! In a matter of two days ! WE ARE SOO THRILLED WITH HIS WORK AND WITH HIM HONORIG HIS WORK.! Here is our back and forth below Later tonight when I have more time, I'll try and delete my Bad Blog or edit it out. I am happy to take all calls or reply to all requests for information on our success story with Joel. We are NOW HUGE FANS and fOREVER FRIENDS, 'til the end ! Onwards... Good morning JayCee, Thank you for the kind words and the opportunity to resolve this matter. I am happy to hear that the issue was remediated to you and Kenny's satisfaction. I take pride in all of my work and want to ensure that our customers are happy with the work that has been performed. Have a great weekend. I hope you enjoy your newly remodeled master suite with the added kitchenette. Warmest regards -Joel Portillo On Dec 8, 2017, at 10:29 AM Good Morning Joel, Thank You heartily for the rectification of the things that went wrong at our home. It's heartening to know there ARE people in this weary world who have integrity and honor their work. You have done us and your reputation right. I will ensure you are redeemed. I also pray that the goodness you displayed is repaid. Thank U again for your time with the repairs yesterday Kenny is VERY impressed with your honor and ethics. He enjoyed working with you Thank U for your check. I will deposit it later today,. I will then head directly to Yelp and all the other Neighborhood websites to amend & if possible delete my bad blogs. Pls give me a day or two to do this. I hope to do it tonight with Kenny's help We will be available to tell our success story to your future contracts as from today :) Onwards.... From JayCee. read more

Professional general contractor you can depend on! I did a lot of comparison research for my kitchen remodel. Remodeling can be stressful and costly, therefore choosing a good contractor is vital. I chose Joel & Co. primarily because of their attention to detail, professionalism and competitive prices. They made me feel comfortable with the entire remodeling process. Joel answered all of my questions and helped me visualize my new kitchen. I'm very happy with the results and know that I made the right choice with Joel & Co. Construction. I highly recommend Joel and his team to anyone wanting to redo their kitchen, they are personable and their work is excellent! read more

The dilapidated property needed everything for modern living. When I say EVERYTHING I mean it, the house hadn't been touched in over 60 years. We made structural changes to "open it up", installed new electrical, plumbing, HVAC system, remodeled the kitchen, laundry room, two bathrooms, replaced a garage door, put on a new roof, and installed hardwood floors. It sounds like a headache, but Joel made the project seem effortless. When we first started I was a bit of a micromanager (I couldn't help it). My fear was that I would pay someone a huge chunk of money and they'd run off with it, or they'd use the cash to pay off debt from a prior project and then cut corners on mine. We've all heard contractor horror stories and I refused to let that happen to me. Since I was juggling rent and a mortgage, I needed to get the job done fast and right. Joel's bid wasn't the cheapest, but it was fair and laid out like a detailed battle plan. I could tell that he was organized and professional. In the first week of the project my worries quickly subsided. He demoed the house, had the HVAC installed, old water line trenched out (new one put in), and started working on the structure. The place was a like beehive, and Joel was always there when crucial decisions had to be made. Most general contractors only show up to pick up checks. That's not Joel's style, he's hands-on the entire time from reviewing the work, to making sure his crews knows exactly what they need to accomplish. Joel would check in with us weekly to go over the progress and to discuss the plan for the coming week. He always provided us with an itemized receipt for our records and was extremely patient and transparent. He never made me feel stupid for asking questions but welcomed them. In my last remodel my general contractor brought in the tradesmen: a tiler, electrician, and plumber, they were good but Joel showed up with total pros, their work was impeccable and clean. Joel is extremely detail oriented and thinks about how all the pieces will come together and only works with the best. He went beyond city code on various occasions to make sure things were done right (even my hard-to-please architect father was impressed by his work). For example, our bathrooms had crooked walls and instead of just using preformed cement/hardy boards, Joel's guys floated all the walls and floors with lath and cement so the tiles would go on plumb. He didn't have to, but he did because it gave the desired result. You can always expect few hiccups on a big remodel, but Joel always remained calm and was quick to find an economical solution. If you're expecting a fast-talker/showman, Joel's not your guy. He's honest, trustworthy, and knows everything there is about building in Los Angeles. I thought this would be my last remodel, but after working with Joel I'm open to doing it again. Thanks Joel, till next time. read more

I just finished having my bathroom remodeled by Joel and Co and they did an amazing job! I explained to Joel before he started everything that I wanted done and he spelled out the timetable and cost for me and has followed through on every aspect of the job. His crew is friendly, on time and professional and what is especially loved was that they continually asked questions to make sure that we were all on the same page as the job was ongoing. What a great experience! read more

We had Joel and Company remodel our kitchen, replace our heater and install a tankless water heater. Joel and his crew were extremely professional, did a fantastic job and we couldn't be happier. His crew was punctual, clean and considerate. read more

After first consulting with a contractor I had previously used, I hired Joel and his team to remodel an investment property (condo) in L.A. The other contractor had taken nearly two weeks to get me a bid, which - when it arrived - contained very few details. Time was of the essence because my unit was vacant and the remodel would take 3-5 weeks. Furthermore, because I live three hours away from the property, I needed someone I could trust, not only to do the job well but also to keep me in the loop throughout the project. Joel was able to meet with me in LA on fairly short notice. Within a day or two he gave me a highly-detailed bid which clearly broke down everything room by room. We made one slight revision and were able to meet my budget. We are nearly finished (about a week ahead of schedule) and everything looks great! But most importantly, Joel was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. He was completely reliable and worked within the rules of the building's HOA, complying with every requirement. We stayed in constant contact via email, text or phone; I never had a problem reaching him. At the end of each week, he sent me photographs of the progress. Now that I have had an opportunity to see the results in person, I am even more pleased! If you are in need of an honest contractor who works hard, does beautiful work, is extremely easygoing and totally trustworthy, Joel is your man! read more

Joel Portillo was recommend by a business colleague that had a great experience with him on serval construction projects. I was in need of a general contractor for a 6,500 sqft. new construction home I have been planning to build. After meeting Joel and checking out a few projects he was working on, I was impressed with not only the detail in his work, but the great team of professional tradesman. Needless to say, I hired him for the job. We broke ground in January of this year and just wrapped up construction last week. From start to finish my experience with Joel & Co. Construction has been absolutely positive and 100% stress free. Joel was available and easy to work with. He always has a great attitude and was willing to go the extra mile. If an unforeseen issue arises he would find a solution to resolve it. I am completely satisfied with my new home. Great detail work, great experience throughout the whole process. If you're looking for an experienced, reliable, friendly General Contractor then Joel & Co. Construction should be your choice. read more

After doing some research and interviewing various construction companies, we went with Joel & Co. Construction. We had a small room addition and a bathroom remodel project. Joel's quote was fair and very detailed, but most importantly he was punctual and seemed honest to me. Joel was always onsite working with his amazing crew. He is easy to work with and reliable. Our phone calls to him were always answered, which was great, It gave us peace of mind. We would recommend Joel & Co. Construction and will definitely use them again! read more

Best general contractor in Los Angeles! I hired Joel for a master bathroom & kitchen remodel. As a first time home owner, I was very nervous on hiring a contractor as I've heard horrible stories about them. After meeting with 5 different construction companies I found here on Yelp, I felt Joel was the most experienced, most professional, and most importantly, I was comfortable with him in my home. Before starting construction, I was emailed a list of materials to have onsite before construction starts to eliminate downtime. On the start day, Joel and his crew spent about half a day covering and laying down protection for my wood floors. Wow! Such a great feeling knowing they care about my stuff. The bathroom and kitchen remodel was done in a timely manner with a few extras that I wasn't charged for. Joel was always there every step of the way. All the guys at Joel & Co. Construction are amazing, helpfully and super pro's. I will be hiring Joel again in the near future! read more

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Worst contractor ever. Don't be fooled by the nice pictures. When I used him for kitchen remodel, project finished month longer than expected, kitchen cabinets had paint peeling within the first year. The cabinet maker they used was one of the worst. He actually gave me touch up paint to cover up the imperfections. He did not follow the specs for the refrigerator cabinets so there is not enough airflow around the appliance. If you want substandard work go with this company. The tile work was not good. Don't be fooled by the designer they use. She chooses design based on her preferences not yours and because of waiting for her design work delayed the project. Don't be fooled by her pictures either. I am still regretting I had chosen this company. I now need to find a paint contractor to repaint the kitchen. read more

I was introduced to Joel by a girl friend of mine who had her home renovated by him. I had just bought my first condo, so this was my first experience with a contractor and happy to say a great one. I met with Joel at my new place to go over the scope of work. We seriously spent about a two hours together going over all my ideas and style. He was super nice, charming and most importantly very professional. After having such a great meeting with Joel, I did a little research on his company and come to find out they are a popular construction company out here in L.A. From the get-go I had a really good feeling about Joel & Company. I had them completely renovate my condo. I had them install new wood floors, remodel my kitchen, bathrooms, and paint the entire unit. I had an absolute wonderful experience with the renovation. This is an awesome company!! Joel is an amazing contractor and friend :) I've already recommended Joel to a few of my friends and they all like him just as much as I do. read more

I highly recommend Joel to anyone looking to do any sort of construction, whether it's a small renovation or a new build. Joel is one of the most efficient and easy contractors I've ever worked with. As an Interior Designer I've worked with a number of GCs and crews and I've never worked with anyone as professional and easy to communicate with as Joel. He is responsive, reliable, gets estimates generated in a very short amount of time and works very quickly without sacrificing quality of work. Enthusiastic 5 stars! read more

Our kitchen remodel has been finished for a few months now and we are still in awe every time we walk in it! Joel & his team did an amazing job and were a pleasure to work with! They finished the project on time and on budget. Thanks to Joel we now have the kitchen of our dreams! read more

Joel is one of the few contractors out there that actually responds to calls, text messages and emails promptly. He did a wide range of jobs for me (rebuilding a balcony, new fences and plumbing). He gives updates and thorough explanations of the work being done. I did my research and in the end, Joel was the right choice. read more

As an interior designer, I have worked side by side with Joel on numerous projects. Whenever a client asked me for a recommendation for a contractor, Joel is who I recommend. He does everything from remodel to new construction, and any size project. Joel's guys are hardworking, clean, and professional, and Joel's prices are well within reason per the project. The projects that we have worked on together have always gone smoothly, within budget, and on time. If there is ever any issue, Joel offers great solutions that I can count on. How many contractors can you say this about? read more

Joel did our kitchen and half bathroom remodel, as well as install a new HVAC system. My husband and I have been incredibly happy with his work. We feel he is honest and trustworthy and always offers a fair price. We plan on working with him in the future and will have him remodel our master bath. read more

I was looking to have a room addition completed at my home and a friend referred me to Joel & Co. I had spoken to a few contractors and quickly realized they were interested in building what they thought was best not what I wanted. Working with Joel and his team was great. They listened to what I wanted and took the time to explain the build out process along with what I should expect. If your looking for a someone who will build what you want call Joel. read more