I got about five bids for my whole-house remodel, and Creative Innovation Developers stood out for…read moretheir great communication and solid references. Their pricing was comparable to others, but the ability to visit their in-progress projects gave me confidence. I'm very very particular, and while no remodel is perfect, Creative worked to bring my vision to life. My advice: plan everything in detail beforehand--or hire a designer. To save costs, I handled all the design myself while working full-time, which was highly stressful. Having everything mapped out helps avoid delays, last-minute changes, or compromising on your vision. Golan and Jordan were fantastic--Golan handled planning and communication, and Jordan ensured everything stayed on track. They always responded to my texts in a reasonable amount of time. Their tile crew was exceptional (I often bumped into them because they worked long hours and weekends to complete my home and were really nice and respectful people), and they tiled nearly my entire house beautifully (we're talking 2000 sq ft of flooring, 3 bathrooms, and a fireplace). I appreciated that Creative didn't nickel and dime me for small changes, and when a gas leak was discovered (due to careless cabinetry work), they fixed it--and more (we found more leaks during the repairs)--without extra charges. Despite delays beyond their control, they completed the full renovation in about six months--from pulling permits to final inspection. Major work included a new kitchen, three bathrooms, tile flooring throughout, interior paint, a new electrical panel, and whole-house LED recessed lighting. Even after the job was done, they returned to fix small issues without hesitation. That kind of follow-up is rare in a world full of disappearing contractors. I would recommend Creative for any remodeling project, big or small.

We worked with Shlomi on an interior remodel of our 1,250 sq foot house that included all new…read morefloors, new MB, closet spaces, and kitchen. We are extremely happy with the end result and feel the costs were reasonable. After the fires they did another coat of paint for free to help with the smell of smoke. I recommend this company.

Another great job by Ron and Valley Builders. They had a great crew and all estimated deadlines…read morewere met. The addition was seamlessly integrated into the rest of the house with it's Spanish colonial design.

I have used twice on big projects. 2019 remodel with extension and recently 2026 for repainting,…read morereplacement of front door and install of handrails on exterior steps. Both projects were completed on time and with attention to detail. I trust them to finish the work and do a good job.

Dwell is synonymous with quality, dedication, and client satisfaction. I have no hesitation highly…read morerecommending. Before contracting with Dwell for a full home, down-to-the-studs reno of a 50-yr old Pasadena home, I'd fired two general contractors: The first was a luxury, longstanding (30 yr) Pasadena firm that was simply too doctrinaire, languid, and non-responsive in their approach; the second was the opposite: too green, easily overwhelmed, and quickly passive aggressive and combative in communications to the point I was uneasy handing over the keys to demo and reno my home. I reset, cast a wide net for new prospects and interviewed 11 firms, all while recognizing that perhaps my expectations were too high and I was part of the problem. Gio confidently asserted that I *should* have high expectations, as it was my home that I was renovating. Fast forward, and the end product is phenomenal, surpassing my expectations without a single regret. A few notes: 1. Client dedication: Dwell and its full team (Gio, my phenomenal project manager Michael, Santiago, and the office team) all never gave a doubt that their focus is on doing the job right; i.e. in a manner that the client and the Dwell team would both share pride in. I'd be remiss if I didn't say Gio and Michael demonstrated a strong ability and interest in understanding the client's vision and truly wanting to bring it to fruition (far beyond simply delivering a product and moving onto the next project, as you risk coming across among other GCs). 2. Productive subs: Dwell knows its subcontractors well and they are each true craftsmen. Each was professional and courteous, regularly going beyond my expectations before I'd even seen their work product for the first time (e.g., more electrical outlets than I'd imagined from electrical sub, the kindest gentleman focused on getting the cabinetry and wood finishes "just right," a foundation and framing sub with steady-handed focus and easy client rapport...). Routinely, Dwell got quick responsiveness from subs, including when I'd mistakenly given the wrong delivery date for pricey patio doors (long story short: I realized my error at 6:30pm the night before and Michael and team very serenely hustled and were able to get their installers onsite the next morning to receive and install $20k patio doors; done with professional realism that it wasn't guaranteed yet effort to ensure the safety and secure install). 3. Realistic, predictable pricing: Gio tries to price projects right from the outset to do the job well. Plenty of contractors will lowball with a likely intent to add endless change orders or limit what is delivered. Dwell, in my experience, priced the project to do it well from the start and minimize any surprises or impediments that would limit them from doing the job they believe you actually want, regardless of what other contractors may tell you. 4. Respectful: There was not a single moment of tension or confusion. Michael, Gio, and team communicated incredibly effectively, even when your day job limits attentiveness or creates time demands. They more than understand and give advance heads up of items coming up for you to weigh in on, or suggestions to make the project go smoothly if you're time-constrained. 5. Humor: I'd moved from New York and was blunt at the outset that I didn't need to be best friends with a contractor, but I do expect basic courteousness and professionalism; they easily brushed past my concerns and regularly had me laughing. Doing a full home reno takes up a lot of mental space even when it goes well; to not be stressed but actually laughing through it is priceless. [As a post-script, I should mention that the reno was completed and I moved back into the place 2 weeks prior to the January 2025 Eaton Fire that ravaged Altadena and came within 4 blocks to my place before miraculously dissipating, sparing my block and the house. The care and concern that Gio, Michael, and team demonstrated despite the project having already been completed far exceeded what I could've imagined. This is a team that cares.] Big cheers to Dwell--Gio, Michael, and team: they have built a unique team culture in a tough business where it is easy for clients to be trepidatious and cautious. Run, don't walk, to do a project with Dwell.

First meeting with the owner, Gio, felt very comfortable. There was no pressure , no big sales…read moretalk, just a normal conversation about the project and what would actually make sense. He gave us a lot of ideas that showed he's been doing this a long time, and it honestly made it easier to trust the whole process from the start. After that, spent time at the office going over everything in detail. The full walk through helped a lot because nothing felt vague or rushed. It was clear how the design would turn into real work, step by step. Questions were answered as they came up, and things were explained in a way that actually made sense. Once things got going, communication stayed solid. Gili and Michael were both easy to reach and stayed involved the whole time. Updates came regularly, and if something needed to change or be adjusted, it was talked through without any attitude or stress. The office team was also really helpful and kept everything moving smoothly in the background. Overall, the whole experience felt organized but still very human. Things weren't perfect every single day, but that's normal with a project like this. What mattered was that people followed through, kept communication open, and delivered what was promised. End result came out great and matched what was discussed from the beginning.

Ari is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend him as an architect…read morefor your next build!

Ari was great, a rare breath of fresh air in construction. Good communication, reasonable prices,…read moreand great openness to changing things even when it wasn't in their advantage. would recommend!

Golden Age Builders completed a kitchen remodel for us. Tomas designed a gorgeous plan and stay…read moreinvolved the entire project. He was very helpful and patient as we thought through our options and we appreciated the line by line estimates for both materials and labor Danielle was the designer. Very professional, a great communicator, and easy to work with. They did not over promise. They were very honest about the amount of time that would be needed to complete the project, and they delivered. We couldn't be happier with the remodel or our decision to work with this team.

Tomas from Golden Age Builders is a magician! He took the limited space we had and guided us to…read moreamazing solutions! We had so little pantry room that was connected to the laundry room in a weird way. Now, after opening the walls and expanding the rooms everything just look PERFECT. This remodel truly resulted in improved workflow - we have an amazing and functional laundry and pantry rooms ! All our supplies and pantry items in this one room with plenty of counter space, better lighting bigger sink.. EVERYTHING, including the cooks, works better! We didn't feel pushed into decisions but rather listened to and understood. We wanted a design whose beauty and functionality would endure over time and include important updated features. We believe we got that result and then some. We are happy customers.

Sunshine Foundation Repairs was amazing. They were professional and communicated frequently along…read morethe process. They were helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and took the time to explain all that was being done to secure our foundation. They took care of everything. They provided all documentation and Permit. We would highly recommend Sunshine Foundation Repairs.

Sunshine Foundation did our inspection during escrow, and after we purchased the house, I had a few…read moreother companies come out for second opinions. Truthfully, no one came close to the knowledge, honesty, and thoroughness of Solomon and the Sunshine team. What stood out most was that they never tried to oversell me. They were straightforward about what needed to be done and what didn't. The dirt removal ended up taking about twice as long as originally estimated (not their fault - there was was just way more dirt than was viable), but they still did not hit me with a change order. Finding a contractor that is honest, communicative, and actually sticks to their word feels almost impossible, but Sunshine did exactly that. I also asked them to move the start date up by two weeks because of our move-in timeline, which was a huge ask. Ram, the owner, personally made sure it happened and clearly moved things around to make it work. Ram and Solomon were available throughout the entire process, from start to finish, and they even had their crew working overtime to help us hit our target completion date. They truly went above and beyond. Sunshine did an amazing job removing a massive amount of dirt and reinforcing our raised foundation. I will be doing seismic retrofitting with them in the near future. I could not recommend this team more.

It appears this guy is only concerned with big costly projects. He knew this was a very small space…read moreyet still opted to come out and look. His only interest was what the insurance was going to pay. He seemed upset we had 2 other contractors come out to give competing quotes. He never got back to me, I had to ask him if was sending a quote and he told me no. Very unprofessional company focused solely on how much he would make off the project

We cannot recommend Ground Up Builders enough! They converted our two-car garage into an ADU and…read moredid a truly amazing job. They finished ahead of schedule, communication was great throughout the process, and every single worker we interacted with was professional, kind and courteous. Uzi runs his business with both warmth and integrity. He generously answered every question we had (even the stupid ones!), and offered a lot of valuable advice too. We particularly appreciated that he kept his promise to not go over budget. There wasn't a single change order, even when there was an unexpected issue with the sewer line - he explained that the contingency would cover the additional costs. Such a relief knowing that what he bid was what we'd pay! Special shout-outs also to Marvin, Raphael and Nathan who were a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Ground Up Builders!

My kitchen was long overdue for a makeover. The once-new condo I bought back in 2008 had become…read moreseriously outdated, and my kitchen was falling apart. Luckily, I came across Four Seasons Builders and had the pleasure of working with Roy throughout the entire renovation. Roy was professional, organized, and incredibly informative from start to finish. He was always available to answer questions, consistently showed up, and personally managed every stage of the project. Everyone worries about cost, but honestly -- you get what you pay for. The results speak for themselves: my new kitchen turned out miraculous and has become the centerpiece of my home that my family truly enjoys. Roy also updated my entry door and added recessed lighting in the dining room, which tied everything together beautifully. I couldn't be happier with the outcome and I'm already looking forward to having Four Seasons Builders remodel my three bathrooms in the future. Highly recommend

Mike and his team at Four Seasons Builders did an amazing job! Four Seasons Builders did work for…read moreus several years ago and they were the first company we thought of when we decided to build our ADU. Mike was very communicative and responsive. His experience and attention to detail really showed. His team was very skilled in all aspects of the build. Even with all the changes and adjustments, they finished within the expected timeline. Very highly recommend!

Extremely knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend for any job, not just for the LA area. I…read moretrust them for all of my commercial jobs.

Ez Plans did not disappoint! Everything went smooth from start to finish, with permit issued in a…read morevery reasonable time frame. Mark, Pilar and Cindy were fantastic to work with and very clear about every step. Pilar took our ideas and implemented them wonderfully. (She was very patient and helpful when we were undecided on a roof line.) We are now under construction and can't wait for the final product. Would highly recommend.

We used LG Builders a few years ago for water damage in our garage. Most other quotes were…read moreextremely high. Leo gave us a much more affordable option. His workers were excellent. They left the work site clean every day and did a great job. We have had no issues with the work they did, and we would recommend LG Builders fully!

They did an amazing job removing all of the mold and repairing the walls in my bathroom and we're…read morevery precise. They didn't charge too much and provided me a free estimate. My bathroom looks better than before