This August we had the pleasure of working with Elite Home Builders, specifically with Gabriel. He…read morewas great to work with, he had great ideas and was always available to go over any questions I had. Initially we hired him to paint our home and to replace a number of rotting fascia boards. He also helped me select a beautiful front door to update the look of our home, as well as replace an exterior side door and repainted and changed the hardware of our kitchen/garage fire door. When we had issues with some of the work done, Gabriel was right on it to make sure it was taken care of immediately. This type of attention is not always given with other people we've dealt with before. Gabe takes pride in his company to do an excellent job for his clients. After a month and a half since the job was completed, Gabe came over to assess the job, after we had a week of steady rain, to make sure we didn't have any other questions for him. We would definitely recommend him and his company to do a great job!

We had our bathroom & kitchen & windows fully renovated by Elite Builders & Design. Gabriel walked…read moreus through the process, was attentive and quick to reply, and his years of experience was invaluable. Additionally, the foreman Santiago was a pleasure to work with. We're happy with how the work turned out. We asked for something nice and simple and modern, and that's exactly what we got. Recommended -- we'd work with Gabriel again.

Letter Four totally dropped the ball on my project! Almost…read moregot to the final approval stage just to find out that it was not worth doing due to section 8. After spending $200,000, the project was scrapped! THE DID NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND I LOST ALL MY INVESTMENT IN THE PLANS! $200,000 DOWN THE DRAIN! They didn't offer any reimbursement at all for their mistake!!! Good luck if you use them, and I hope they don't mess it up like my plans if you use them. But I wouldn'trecommend them after what happened to me!!!! BeWare

Found Letter Four online and read glowing reviews like the ones here... I should have looked…read morecloser. Having worked with them for 2 years, I now realize most of these reviews are either (1) 5+ years old or (2) from people who work there - Alex S, J M, etc. I spent about $120k and the last 2 years on a 4-bedroom remodel with Letter Four. I have *nothing* to show for it. No plans, no permits, nothing. Just a home that I cannot live in with some holes in the walls and ceilings (they just enough minor demo that I can't live there and then they disappeared - fun!) What I do have are shady invoices (they pad their invoices, double-charge you, refuse to send you receipts even after you ask 5x, charge you for everything they can with a 20% markup - Ubers, printing fees, software fees, etc). What really bothered me is that they pay their Project Managers almost nothing and then they charge you $200/hr for those PMs work. When I tried to do calls with them to understand the invoicing, instead of listening and admitting their mistakes when they very clearly double-charged me for the same things - they yelled at me. The owner Jeremy talked over me the entire call. (To his credit, he did apologize for not letting me get a single word in - he said something like "I've been told I do this to women"). If you want to work with two really arrogant people who want to talk a lot about how great they are and how right they are but won't listen - by all means, sign up to work with these folks. The work itself isn't just subpar and sloppy - it's actually unusable. They were constantly making mistakes - you'd send them measurements and then get the plans and everything would be the wrong size. I never got a window schedule that had windows that matched the plans. They never got approval for a permit for the plans they created. They made so many mistakes, it's laughable. I hired a new Engineer and Contractor who both can't stop cracking up about Letter Four's work. "This isn't even to scale! Look, they have the downspouts at the highest points of the roof! Look at this - that part must be a joke, right?!" For the prices they charge and how arrogant they are about their experience, they deliver really sub-optimal work. They claim their high hourly fees and high-end rates will make your remodel easy for you - but I found that working with them is 5x more work than with my new contractor. (Message me if you want his info - he's *amazing*). Finally, their design aesthetic is really cheesy. It doesn't match any of the photos in their portfolio. All their design proposals felt something you'd see in a cheap flip. It was a total waste of money to pay for a "design + build" firm because I ended up designing every inch of it myself. Another reviewer called them "awkward" and I 100% found that to be the case. Their online portfolio is great, but actually working with them is a total nightmare on every level. Most people don't love their contractors - but you will LOATHE these people. I guess if you want some cool horror stories about your remodel, this is the company for you!

We interviewed a lot of contractors before choosing Neev Kugel of Oasis Builders, and looking back,…read moreit wasn't even close. He was the only one who gave us a real timeline and budget and then actually held to both -- no excuses, no creeping costs, no moving goalposts. Our timeline was tight and we had several builds going on simultaneously which led to a lot of parallel work requiring tight coordination on Neev's crew. Every time something went wrong, Neev was already working on a fix before we even had to ask. He talked to us like a partner, not a vendor -- texted and called back fast, explained things honestly, never let us feel like we were in the dark. Honestly, at some point he stopped feeling like "our contractor" and started feeling like family. He and his team showed up on their days off, unprompted, because they wanted to see us in our house sooner. I don't know many people who'd do that. Walking through our home now, some of our favorite features are things Neev's team built. Neev's wife, Mai, who has a background in interior design, worked closely with us on the finishing touches, and that collaboration is a big part of why the house feels the way it does.

My parents moved to Los Angeles last year to be closer to family, and we hired Oasis Builders to…read moreremodel the home they purchased. The house had a very closed-off layout, and our goal was to open it up, improve the flow, and make it feel more connected and functional for everyday living. We met with a number of contractors before moving forward, but Neev and Mai stood out immediately. They brought a level of thoughtfulness, care, and attention to detail that we didn't see elsewhere. More importantly, they really listened. It never felt like we were being pushed into a one-size-fits-all solution. They took the time to understand what mattered to us and approached the project with a clear sense of intention. Throughout the process, communication was consistent and transparent, and we always felt like we were in good hands. They also handled important upgrades behind the scenes that gave us real peace of mind, not just the visual improvements. You can tell they care about doing things the right way. Of course, like any remodel, there were moments where unexpected things came up. What really set them apart was how they handled those situations. They were calm, responsive, and solution-oriented. That level of professionalism made a big difference for us. We're honestly thrilled with how everything turned out. The house feels completely transformed. It is now open, warm, and truly enjoyable to live in. It's even better than we had imagined, and my parents couldn't be happier. We're very grateful we chose Oasis Builders and would absolutely recommend Neev, Mai, and their team to anyone considering a remodel.

AP Remodeling completed an addition (2 bedroom & 1 bathroom) for us recently, and we highly…read morerecommend them! We had a great experience working with Josue and Hector, who were very reliable and communicative. When a few hiccups came up, which inevitably does in any project, Aviv was very responsive and made sure that everything was taken care of. Most importantly, the project finished on time! We have already recommended AP to several friends and will continue to do so.

AP Remodeling took on our project to fully remodel our master bathroom, tile our guest bathroom,…read moreinstall hardwood flooring, and build a custom railing. They did a fantastic job overall, from the initial site visit, to planning, design, material sourcing, permitting, execution, completion, and touch-ups. We especially appreciated working with our project manager, Henrique, who was responsive, treated us with respect, and kept the project on track through any challenges along the way. Our superintendent, Eduardo, managed the various crews well and treated our property with care. Front office and management were professional and top-notch as well. With AP Remodeling, you're getting a fully dedicated team on your side, one that respects your home and is fully committed to customer satisfaction. We highly recommend giving them a chance to bid on your next project. We absolutely loved how our master bathroom turned out (see before and after photos). Thanks again, AP team!

I had a car crashed into my building, which made a large hole in the living room. Bela Development…read morewas selected out of seven estimates. It was a long process working with the insurance, but Tom from Bela Development was professional and throughout to shepherd us through the insurance process and eventually completed perfectly. Any reasonable requests I had, Tom and the team accommodated them. The results are fabulous.

We had an incredible experience working with Michael and Baldo at Bela Development. As first-time…read morerenovators, we were understandably nervous, but they guided us through every detail with patience, expertise, and care. They completed a full gut renovation of our primary bathroom and a renovation of our guest bath, and the results exceeded our expectations. The tile work is absolutely gorgeous, the attention to detail is next level, and the job site was kept impeccably clean--which was especially important since my partner and I were living in the house with our dogs throughout the project. That level of thoughtfulness made a huge difference. Baldo was amazing at problem-solving and offering smart ideas and workarounds, especially given the surprises that come with an older home (ours was built in 1977). Michael was equally outstanding--always diligent, responsive, and proactive in addressing any questions or concerns I had along the way. We were so happy with their work that we've already had them back to update our kitchen with new backsplash and tile work, as well as an outdoor bar. I can't recommend Bela Development highly enough. Skilled, trustworthy, and a true pleasure to work with from start to finish.

We had such a wonderful experience with Pardee while buying our first home. After looking for a…read morehouse in the LA area for eight months and having five offers rejected, we finally met Matthew- and everything changed. Matthew supported us throughout the whole process with the perfect balance of communication, care, and guidance. He was easygoing, warm, and genuinely thoughtful, without ever being pushy or unavailable. Even after we moved into the house, Matthew and the Pardee team continued to take care of us, which we really appreciated. I highly recommend Pardee, especially Matthew as an agent!

We appreciated working with Emma, Paige, and the entire Pardee Team. Emma was professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and on top of everything throughout the process. She listened to our concerns and advised us on the best course of action. She and the Pardee Team were very responsive in answering all our questions and concerns, and guiding us through the overwhelming process of selling our home of almost 25 years. The Pardee boutique-team approach worked well, giving us the ability to work one-on-one with Emma while knowing that we (and she) were supported by a larger team behind the scenes. Emma and Paige are also very kind human beings.

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!

The team at Abraham Building and Consulting are true professionals! From the very beginning, we…read morefelt their high level of service, care, and attention to detail. All of our ideas and preferences were carefully listened to and beautifully brought to life. We are truly grateful for their work,,responsibly and the amazing results!!

Outstanding ! Abraham Building and Consulting did a fantastic job on our kitchen remodel…read more Amit quickly got the project scheduled and kept things moving according to timeline. We love the quality of the finished work. We will not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family !!

First time doing a project on this scale. With the terrible economy and housing market, we…read morepurchased an older home that had decades of neglect and ended up having many, many hidden issues. We thought we were in over our heads. Creative Innovation was consulted to do a whole house remodel. From start to finish, they were amazing to deal with. Everything is legit and every single person we dealt with was trustworthy. Thats something hard to find. Every hidden issue we found, they worked with us and were very accommodating. They also have an amazing network of vendors to get what we needed. We now have our forever home. Thank you so much Shlomi, Ozzie and team.

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.

Karen Nichole Smith is an excellent strategist. I had the opportunity to work with her on a…read moremultifamily entitlement project. She led our seasoned group of professionals through what turned out to be a very complicated approval process that required numerous community meetings and public hearings. At the end of the process, the owner's team received what they needed to increase the value of the property. She guided the experts supporting the effort in a collaborative and effective manner because of the way she ran our meetings, collected data and interfaced with the City and County agencies and elected officials. If you or someone you know are contemplating developing multifamily housing in LA County you will find Horizon Development to be the most strategic and resourceful consultancy in the business.

From the owner: HORIZON is in constant engagement with the City, a must for a successful land use and building…read morepermit expediter. The land use planning (known as entitlements) regulations are constantly evolving. From zoning code updates to changes in the interpretation of building requirements, HORIZON is engaged in a continuous dialogue with City personnel to stay abreast of current and pending policy. With several projects in the pipeline at any given time, spanning the range of entitlement types, our conversations with the Planning and Building Departments occur weekly. With over 15 years of entitlement expertise and 20 years of real estate development experience, we have successfully navigated challenges which would surprise others. We work with community groups and local government to build consensus and get projects approved.