Very grateful for the opportunity to have met Bryan Hostetler owner of Hostetler Construction…read more
Me and my wife Autumn wanted to build an ADU in our backyard here in the city of Glendora. I reached out to six or seven different contractors, who do this type of work. NOTE: I am a very detailed contractor myself, so there was a lot of boxes that needed to be checked off in the interviewing process for the choice to be clear. We knew this was going to be an expensive project, making the right choice was very important.
Bryan and his company was the clear choice for us, and I was confident we would all work well together.
On Bryan's very first appointment, he came with the architect, designer Surge Mayer to navigate us right out the gate exactly what was and what wasn't possible. Surge and his team were on top of things, getting right to work. After a few months, going back-and-forth of what I was allowed to build per the setback, lot coverage, and easements? We picked a design that worked for our property and our needs.
The city of Glendora took about seven months to get everything 100% approved. Surge and Bryan were on top of things checking in with the city and making any needed adjustments to keep the permitting process moving along.
Through great communication once a permit was 100% approved. Bryan broke ground relatively quick.
For about two months every single week there were workers scheduled at our house every day Monday through Friday and sometimes on Saturday. Bryan or his on-site Project Manager kept us informed every step of the way of what was gonna take place and if there were any changes that need to be made.
They were very few change orders per the size of this job, most of them Brian let us know in advance that these may take place. So we were not surprised.
The entire ADU took about 3 to 4 months from breaking ground to having the entire thing complete.
like clockwork, the cruise were here on time and we're very consistent in their workflow, when necessary, Bryan would meet me early in the morning to go over any details with his Project Manager's or trade, Specialist.
Of course, in construction, you're going to have little things pop up here and there, but their communication for any of that was definitely on point. Communication was one of the more important things I was looking for.
Bryan is teamed up with years of relationships with very experienced concrete foundation teams, plumbers, roofers, drywaller's, custom cabinet guys, electricians, HVAC.
Of course, I've got to mention the guys that stood out the most to me: (Demo) George & Nick (Framing) Jose & his son (Tile) Moises (Tile Floor) Jesse & Pablo
(Drywall) Mike (Cabinets) Doug (Finish) Paco, Josiah (Trash PU) Nick. Trust me there was plenty more gentlemen than just a few I named that all did an amazing job. They showed up on time, they cleaned up after themselves, and they were very respectful to our property and our neighbors. Brian has a very well oiled machine and a really good team that goes above and beyond day and day out.
Project: 872 ft.² ADU two bedroom two bath, master bedroom, big enough for a king bed, walk-in closet with custom shelving , built in custom desk with cabinets above, , pantry, with all appliances, would look tile flooring throughout, three mini split AC systems, bathtub, and guest bathroom, walk-in shower, and master. Custom shower doors, stackable, washer, and dryer with cabinets up above. Three ceiling fans, plenty of LED lights, plenty of lighting in both bathrooms, two spotlights on the side of the house with a three-way switch from the front and back door. Stubbed out plumbing for future water softener. Three external hose bibs for water, plenty of outlet outlets on the outside. Matching our current home perfectly.
Bryan,
Thank you very much for taking on our project, thank you very much for your passion, attention to detail, communication, and work side-by-side with me and my wife to achieve something very beautiful on our property. For sure it was a positive experience.
To anyone out there, looking for a reliable, honest, experienced Contractor will navigate you every step of the way with great communication?
Hostetler Construction is a great choice, hands-down, one of the best experiences I've had hiring professionals.
Thank you kindly for allowing me to share my experience
Positively Mike S