The resulting work was done quickly and with great quality. Working with Carlo, Wyatt and Alejandro…read morewas really nice. They were all friendly and easy to work with. I'm glad I had this fence put in and glad it was Palm Construction that did the work. Gary N.

Good communication with project manager and workers were efficient and cleaned up every dayread more

Communication was available throughout the process and was key to getting me what I ultimately…read moreneeded the project to be as I had some complications arise. Great value for what I was asking for despite my need to change the project multiple times. Affordable Design and Remodel went above and beyond my expectations. My Experience with Darrell as the project manager was more than expected and this was my first time working with a contractor for a project. He was attentive, listened to my wants and needs, and we figured out the best way to get what I want within my budget.

I did a full kitchen remodel, including rebuilding an island, and I interviewed several contractors…read morebefore deciding to go with ADR. Ultimately I chose ADR because of my project manager Darrell who was easy to work with, attentive to my needs, paid attention to details, and provided helpful tips and suggestions throughout the experience. For example, he had suggested MSI and Reece Bath & Kitchen to help select materials, and I was able to buy products from Reece Bath & Kitchen that were priced lower than if I bought them from big box stores. I had a very specific vision with choosing the materials, updating the layout, and paying attention to the details -- and Darrell made sure everything turned out right. His crew was very professional and did an excellent job with taking care of the details in the renovation project. I was most impressed when they laid down thick cardboard on the floor to prevent any scratching during the construction. They really take care of their clients. It's also re-assuring to know that they have a 15 year warranty. After the initial install of my kitchen sink faucet, I noticed a drip leak the next day, and the crew immediately came back to address the problem. We've had no leak since then, and everything is working great.

This was our second project with Need For Build. The first project was a hardscape of our front…read moreyard and driveway. It went so well we came back. This job was completely different and involved a remodel where we wanted custom shelves and new windows added in a side room. We worked with Michael again as well as Haley to design the space. We loved the results, and were satisfied with all of the team who were pleasant, professional and did fantastic work. Michael and Haley kept us updated on current events and kept the line of communication open. It was great having them drive the work. In addition, company representatives regularly contacted us to ensure we were happy and if we had any concerns. We will be back!

Full transparency, I hired Need for Build (NFB) twice, so fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice…read more- shame on me. They are a very expensive company, mainly because they sub-contract for larger projects but use day laborers to do a lot of the heavy lifting and groundwork. There isn't any design process. at least none that I have experienced. I got the sense that they were making up the 'how to' portion of the job as they went along. They use, like most companies, salespeople that promise you the moon and they really stress that the thing that separates them from other builders is that they will always be there if something goes wrong with their work - this is the real problem, it's not true at all. When I have contacted them for follow-up, not only are they rude - they're down right mean. Like they are SO annoyed and dismissive once the job has been paid for, that I've ended up hiring other contractors to fix what NFB did wrong - several times. I have called them back out for an exterior security door they installed. The door began to rust within one month (see photos). They came out and spray painted it twice, and when it finally got so rusted (this is all in the course of less than 3 years) that I replaced the door using another contractor, I found out that the original door was just rigged, basically screwed, about 50 times into a wood board that was just stuck inside the vinyl fence post. Since this setup would not allow for a new door installation, I had to pay a separate contractor to remove the old posts and install a new door properly. During this same project, I had exterior drains installed and new concrete where there used to be dirt. A section of this concrete is now sinking and is now an entire inch off grade because a proper foundation was never laid down before the concrete was poured. The last portion of this project was replacing an existing privacy fence that was put up by the previous owners, it was wood and was basically falling off of the supports. I had brick pillars put in with vinyl sections in-between. Caps were never placed on the pillars, as promised by the salesman, we'll call him D1, but this was going to be the least of the problems with the fence as time went on. With no mention of it during the sales pitch as well as the build process, NFB installed an illegal fence that was way higher than the old rotted fence - they're excuse was "it was the only way we could do it". The written contract (see photo) states the height would not exceed 5 feet and the pillars would not exceed 4 feet - well, I got a 6 foot fence all around, not staggered like the original fence, as my street is on a slope. D1 promised, if anybody complains we will be back out to correct it. So, now it looked like a drug kingpin lived here and my house was basically completely obscured and was totally not appropriate for the neighborhood. Well, a few years later, somebody submitted a complaint to the city and I notified NFB. The girls who man the phones (who are always actually very polite and professional) had one of the current project managers call me. Let's call him R1. R1 was confused as to why D1 ever had the fence installed that way and although he never consulted with me about how they were going to fix it, they waited until two days before the city compliance deadline - I had given NFB notice of the city investigation several months prior. Two days before the deadline (one day after they were scheduled to be here - I cleared my whole schedule to meet them on the date they scheduled two weeks prior - nobody showed up and there was no explanation). So, a worker, who was very nice, just like when the fence first went up, just started doing whatever to get the height down to 3 feet. I chatted with him briefly and we had agreed on how it was supposed to go - this was a no-no, because R1 called me yelling at me an hour later saying I was not to speak with the worker, and that I was only to talk with him - problem was R1 was very unresponsive and never did comment on the entire brick pillar that was discovered to be completely loose and detached from its footing once the lowering project began. Long story short, the fence was lowered but now looks completely ridiculous as every single section of the fencing is oriented differently, the support rails are not even - it's ridiculous. I reached out to R1 for follow-up, what a surprise - no response. I am now getting quotes from other contractors to fix this, the quotes are several thousands of dollars. It's strange, when I have had to reach back out to them, since I first hired them in 2021, I call the project manager that I worked with. Both D1 and the second project manager, D2 said the same thing, they no longer work for NFB and D1, in particular, claimed he left because the company was overcharging customers and 'ripping them off'. It's probably good that I still have all of the texts from both D1 and D2.

Second Wind Deck Master delivered exactly what I needed, and the experience was refreshingly…read morestress-free and efficient. Owner John Giordano is a handshake kind of guy, literally. He skips the heavy paperwork and works on trust instead. As a real estate entrepreneur, that was unusual to me, but it turned out faster and just as reliable since he backs it up. Where other deck builders I spoke to seemed shaky/flaky about my project, John was solution-oriented, brave, and responsive. That confidence is ultimately why I hired him. Abraham Sr and Jr, the builders, are true craftsmen. They work hard, move fast, and were always open to dialogue when something needed improvising on the spot. Hardscaping wasn't part of the project. They're upfront that it's not their focus, so I brought in a separate company for that piece, no issue at all. While this isn't the least expensive deck builder in San Diego, the quality and honesty are there. Where I did blow past my original budget, John flagged it ahead of time, so it was never a surprise. The end result exceeded my expectations, including the cable railing, which looks clean, modern, and beautifully finished. I'll be hiring John and his crew again for my next deck project without a second thought. And I'm 100% sure my neighbors are about to start knocking, asking who did the deck... ;-)

Second Wind Deck Master is the number 1 company for any outdoor deck work. Don't bother to look…read morefor anyone else to do your patio construction projects. The owner and project manager John came to our house, gave a free estimate, and made excellent suggestions in how to improve our yard. Of the four (very good construction companies) we vetted Second Wind was best. John followed his estimate to the letter with NO surprises or requests for more money. Every transaction was honest and transparent. His construction team led by Abraham were super knowledgeable in all tasks, & even made some needed adjustments on their. You will not be disappointed with the work of Second Wind and will end up with beautiful decks like us!

Our pool was in need of some major repairs due to cracked and missing tiles, worn PebbleTec, and a…read morefew areas where pieces had broken off over time. After seeing an ad on Instagram, I decided to reach out to New Age Design & Build for a quote, along with a few other companies. Their quote was very competitive, and they were able to start the project quickly, which was important to us because we wanted to enjoy the pool during the summer. From start to finish, the entire project took only 10 days. Yotam was our project manager, and he did an excellent job keeping us informed throughout the process. He checked in with me daily to explain what work was being done, answer questions, and offer suggestions for design improvements and additional repairs. We ended up taking several of his recommendations and are very happy with the results. Overall, we were extremely satisfied with the quality of work, communication, and how efficiently the project was completed. The only concern I had was with some exposed rebar in the hot tub that, in my opinion, should have been replaced rather than patched over. NADB assured me that this would not cause any issues and explained that this approach helped keep costs down. While I was initially hesitant, I appreciated their transparency and honesty. We are very happy with our renovated pool and would recommend New Age Design & Build to anyone looking for pool repairs or remodeling.

We hired Yotam and his team for a front yard project and couldn't be happier. The project included…read morecomplete demo, large garden wall with block system, new sprinkler system with sod and other minor details. Yotam and his team were extremely professional, fairly priced and finished a week and a half early. Yotam was very attentive, always available for phone calls and walk throughs. We're very happy with the results. Thank you!

I had a wonderful experience consulting with Apex Ridge Construction. They came out to look at a…read morestructural issue for me, and I was deeply impressed by their professionalism and helpfulness from the moment they arrived. Even though I ultimately didn't end up hiring them for this specific project, they were incredibly honest, took the time to answer all my questions, and gave me clear, expert advice without any high-pressure sales tactics. It is so rare to find a contractor that treats you with this level of respect and care even when there isn't an immediate sale on the line. I highly recommend Apex Ridge Construction for their integrity and will absolutely call them first for any future building or renovation needs!

Jarad over delivered on our gorgeous deck. It's been a year now and we enjoy it every day. He gave…read moreus exactly what we wanted and created a safe and secure space for us to enjoy. Great customer care, excellent craftsmanship, 10/10 recommend!

We had an excellent experience with Peak Builders for a new roof installation. Bob was very…read moreresponsive, up front, courteous, and professional. His team was amazing! They arrived early, worked really hard, and finished right on time. And all for the best price among all the estimates we got. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get a new roof.

Enrique with Peak Builders and his team met and exceeded our expectations to help get our deck…read moreupdated and repaired. We knew our current deck was very weathered and old, so this wasn't going to be a simple "replace some boards" project. Enrique was quick to contact us after our initial inquiry for services, made an appointment to do a walk through and was able to help get this project started right away. He walked us through all the things that would have to be done for repair and replace the patio, being fully transparent each step of the way with full transparency on price range so we never had any surprise costs. With Enrique's recommendations we were able to pick out deck materials that were close to the original look and color of the old deck, which we wanted. We also had some metal detailing that had to be replaced and they had creative solutions to address the unique curvature of the desk to make sure everything looked flawless. The demo, repair, and replace of the deck was very quick with great commutation every step of the way by Enrique. We are so happy with the results and highly recommend this company for patio repair and remodel.

If you've ever laid awake wondering whether your workers will show up tomorrow -- let alone at all…read morethis week -- you know exactly the kind of contractor experience we'd been living with for years. BRR Contractors was the complete opposite, and they honestly renewed our faith in finishing this renovation at all. They completely redid our balcony: tore it down, found and replaced rotted wood, removed some railings and added glass, refurbished the old railings, rebuilt the stairs, and painted the whole thing. There was one change order for the rot, but Mike Spencer flagged that possibility upfront during the estimate, so it was expected -- no surprises, no games. Here's the contrast that matters. Our previous contractor would demo and vanish, sub out everything to crews doing C+ work at best, blow past finish dates by months, and leave horrendous messes with almost zero oversight. Worst of all, I was paying for project management but ended up doing all of it myself -- chasing subs, tracking schedules, riding herd on quality. With BRR, they handle ALL of it. You're reminded why you hired professionals in the first place: so you don't have to be the one running the job. And they have their OWN crew -- these guys are pros. Tyson and Jay handled demo and construction and showed up at 0730 every single day, on time, every time. Bill's paint work was excellent, and the glass and railing crew was just as solid. They cleaned up at the end of each day, and communication couldn't have been better from start to finish. The last few years were a hard lesson in what a contractor shouldn't be -- but it made us appreciate exactly what we have now. I'm genuinely glad we found BRR. We'll be using them for future phases of our renovation without hesitation. If you've been burned before, this is the company that restores your confidence. Highly recommend.

Mike Spencer and his team have always taken great care of our 1909 Victorian home in South…read morePark/Golden Hill. They just did another needed wood repair to 2nd story stairs. Mike carefully identified the compromised wood members and had a skilled crew out to make the needed repairs. We only use BRR for repairs to our historic home. Thank you !!