We are so happy with the new sink/vanity and the beautiful tile work. It is like having a brand new bathroom. Mark did such a great job and he is a real craftsman and a pretty good plumber too. Mark kept the job extremely clean, especially with his ventilation system that kept dust contained in the one bathroom. We would definitely work with Mark again. I would be more that happy to recommend him for other projects. Bruce W. McKinlay PE

Mark did an incredible job with our fireplace. He was able to begin the job on short notice, provided expertise and guidance from his long experience in the industry, and delivered very high quality work.

We wanted tile in our laundry room. Mark was able to adjust the level of the floor in just the right places so that the tile was flush with the flooring in the next room. Great craftsmanship! We were very happy with how it turned out.

Nat B.

This is the second project Mark has completed in my home. I honestly would not even consider using anyone else for tile. The results speak for themselves - my small kitchen has been transformed into the most beautiful space in my home. I smile every time I see it. Mark's precision, thoughtfulness, cleanliness, and professionalism is unmatched. He has such pride in his work and it absolutely shows. Aside from the exceptional quality of the work, Mark is always punctual, fast, clean, and responsive. He's also a delight to be around! Even my neighbors enjoyed meeting him while he was working on my place. Mark is also incredibly reasonable in terms of pricing. I truly can't recommend him highly enough!

David G.

Mark is amazing. He is truly a special artist when it comes to his craft which can be so rare these days. From beginning to end, he took maximum pride in our little bathroom project and he dialed in on every single detail to the max. I was so happy to have found him and hired LA Custom Tile for the job! We had a wall in our bathroom that needed new tile. He jumped on the project a little late and even re-did some of the preliminary work to make sure every single layer of the project was done with perfection. He constantly had creative solutions for our unique space and was so professional to work with. He was extremely clean and careful with our home and floors as well. I can't stress enough how kind and professional he was the entire project. I actually don't need anymore tiling work done in my home, but may need to find an excuse for some just so I can hire Mark again. Absolutely 6 stars if I could.

We've done A LOT of house repairs this last year. If everyone we've dealt with was as reliable and competent as Mark, I'd have far fewer grey hairs. I would recommend Mark without reservations. A few specifics: - He takes his work seriously, and he has a real talent for his craft. - He took a lot of time upfront so there were no surprises or issues once he got started on the job. (No surprises is HUGE in my book.) - We chose zellige tiles, which are difficult to install, but he did a fantastic job. - He shows up when he says he's going to show up. - He was a joy to have in the house. Having someone you just met in your most intimate of spaces can be hard, but with Mark, we felt totally comfortable.

This is a long overdue review for LA custom tile. The project was a complete bathroom remodel turning a tub shower into a stall shower without the surrounding curb. Mark did the demo down to the studs, rerouted water pipes and the drain and did a great job on finish plumbing. His tile work is on another level! The result is beautiful and flawless. He is very detail oriented and clean and respectful of my house. Mark takes on one job at a time and was usually here 6 days a week from start to finish. Always in a good mood and pleasant to have around. I am happy with the outcome and recommend him to anyone that needs tile work. Thank you Mark.

We recently had Mark do a complete remodel of two bathrooms, where we took everything all the way down to the studs. He did a really great job with everything and the results were better than we could have hoped. He is a super positive person and almost always seems to be in a good mood. In addition to the high quality plumbing he did, and his precise tile work, I think that one of his biggest strengths is coming up with creative solutions for difficult problems. With a project as big as ours, there are bound to be unexpected issues that crop up, especially since one of those bathrooms was all original from 1951. Despite the challenges, Mark was always thinking of ways to solve the issues in a manner that made us very satisfied. I believe that's a difficult quality to find in a contractor. He was very careful about putting down Ramboard to prevent damage to the flooring, baseboards, etc. In addition, it was great that he was so consistent about cleaning up each day so that we weren't tracking dust, concrete bits, etc. all over our house! If I had one minor complaint it would be that, with Mark's big personality and years of experience doing this, it sometimes feels as if his expert advice is more of a "you need to do it this way" as opposed to a suggestion/recommendation. I think it's probably just the way he speaks, and if you assure him of the way you want things done, he definitely comes through for you. Our bathrooms turned out great and we absolutely love them. He was a pleasure to work with.

We hired Mark to retile our master bathroom, and we can confirm that his other positive reviews are spot-on: Mark is highly skilled, detail-oriented, conscientious, and a really nice guy -- and he does all the work himself. Every day Mark arrived with a big smile and seemed genuinely happy to be starting a new day of "making us a beautiful bathroom." Our cat always went over to say hi, and Mark gave him some petting and a "hello, beautiful!" The days ended with cleanup and some admiration of what had been accomplished so far. In between it was work, more work, a couple energy bars, and more work. No cigarette breaks, no music -- just work and the sounds of work. Throughout the project, Mark made sure that we understood every executive decision that had to be made, and walked us through the options. When it comes to the layout of tiles around partial walls and windows and corners, there can be a lot of these! Mark was patient while we tried to decide what we would prefer. We had been expecting to also hire a carpenter and have our plumber do more work, but Mark was able to do a lot more than just tile! The pictures show our results, and here are a few extra details: Mark built the shower stall from the subfloor up, including a new L-shaped pony wall with a huge custom shower niche in it. We used a 2x7 zellige-style tile on the walls, and Mark had great ideas for how to handle the edges and outer corners. Rather than just slap some Schluter edging on, Mark cut us some beautiful mitered corners. For the vertical edges, Mark cut our horizontal bullnose so it could be used vertically. Overall the zellige is pretty tricky to work with, so we knew from the start that we'd need someone like Mark with a lot of experience. We chose a 12x24 tile on the bathroom floor. We wanted to use the same style for the shower floor, so Mark cut the tile into smaller pieces. Since he was making custom pieces, he was able to make them exactly the same size as the square shower drain. We wanted to use quartz slabs in various places, including an L-shaped slab for the top of the pony wall. I was concerned that we would have trouble getting a fabricator to take on such a small task, but Mark made us a template of the top of the wall to take to the fabricator, and we had pieces cut from a remnant within a week. Mark installed the slabs himself. The alcove with shelves by the vanity used to be just one of those little mirrored medicine cabinets. There was extra space available there, so Mark opened it up and framed the space for those shelves. Mark also helped us with the installation of our toilet and our freestanding bathtub, including soldering together the parts of the bathtub's waste and overflow. Overall, Mark showed a ton of skill, experience, and wisdom in all our various bathroom renovation tasks, and we look forward to working with him on the next project! Oh, and while Mark was working on our bathroom, our cat had to get an eye operation and wear a cone. Mark showed up one day with a huge bag of just about every kind of cat treat. He just wanted to give our cat something to look forward to each day!

Alicia M.

I had called about 15 businesses in the area and no one would drill a hole in my counter for a water filter. I almost gave up until I found Mark and I couldn't be happier with the results. He was professional, punctual, and did a fantastic job. He took the time to explain the process to me and my partner and answered all of our questions. The hole is perfectly placed and looks great. A true professional I highly recommend. Thanks, Mark!

George R.

LA Custom Tile deserves the highest rating possible. Mark, the owner, is an incredibly kind person and a true artist. His attention to detail is a rare treat compared to other contractors in the LA area. Mark gave our fireplace a complete makeover. He carefully took out the previous tile and cut the wood floors to make room for a new hearth. After demo was completed he began to work on preparing the area for the new tile. His craftsmanship is going to ensure this fireplace is solid and secure for the rest of time. Mark was even able to raise our existing wood floor near the fireplace so that it was flush with the new tile. The final step was the careful and precise installation of the tile. Mark took care to ensure the tile pattern lined up perfectly and it even flows seamlessly from the front into the fireplace. Our new fireplace is much more than a fireplace, it is a work of art. I cannot express how valuable Mark's expertise was throughout the entire process. Our original vision for the fireplace pales in comparison to the finished product Mark created. Our favorite aspects of the fireplace are: 1. The floor tile is 100% flush with the existing wood floor (Mark is the only person in LA who could have pulled that off). 2. The tile pattern flows seamlessly from the front of the fireplace into the fireplace. 3. The overall craftsmanship of the tile and grout. Marked helped us pick out the perfect light gray for the grout. Working with Mark was a pleasure and we will be calling him again for our next tile project. He is a gentleman with a great personality and I truly enjoyed getting to know him over the course of the project. Thank you for reading this whole review, now give Mark a call!

Mark was the answer to all my prayers! If I could give him 10 stars I would! I purchased a townhouse which I needed to renovate earlier this year and Mark helped renovate the kitchen backsplash, the bathroom tile, bathroom appliances, kitchen appliancethe fireplace tile and helped me with multiple projects around the house. His attention to detail, extremely kind and helpful demeanor really helped me feel confident in the work and the quality. Since it was my first home, I wasn't too sure what to expect or how to go about making decisions and at the height of the pandemic Mark stepped in to be my contractor across all my major projects. He helped me with materials, guided me on what he thought would work best, and gave me very fair prices for his hard work. He is extremely reliable, shows up on time and I completely trusted him to take care of my home while I was away. If you have any needs, set up time with Mark and he'll give you honest feedback in his consultation. Everyone that comes to my house compliments me on the quality of all the renovations, and it's all thanks to Mark! I've referred him to family members already and know that we will be using his services for years to come!

Kai S.

I'm so glad I hired Mark to retile our fireplace. During his initial bid he told me the exact pricing, what would be involved in the project, and exactly how long it would take--and stuck to the price and timeline for the project. Mark did all the work himself (unlike some companies who outsource labor) and his work is outstanding! He's a true professional, and took the time to make sure everything was perfect. I had a bad "bathroom floor" looking fireplace surround and now I have a timeless and elegant brick fireplace. Mark was great to work with, and I'll definitely look to hire him again!