Exceptional communication especially from Wendy…read more Our popcorn ceilings were tested positive for asbestos and this company came in and within days carefully removed the popcorn ceiling, cleared out airborne asbestos (if any) with filters, retextured and repainting the ceilings. We are very pleased with the results - see attached photo! We plan to use this company again for other services.

Honestly, The Ceiling Specialists were the best company I've worked with in years of hiring…read morecontractors for home projects. Not only is Wendy amazing with communication and explaining everything, she's very easy to get a hold of and responds very quickly. I was quoted a very fair and competitive price for asbestos popcorn ceiling removal from Wendy(trust me, I called everywhere for quotes). PLUS, they are the ONLY company I found that does all finishing work as well. I was able to have my ceilings scraped, retextured, repaired, primed and painted before I moved it. And she worked hard to fit into my short timeframe. They will even paint your walls too! THANKS again, my ceilings look amazing! 10/10 would recommend! Fair, affordable, one-stop shop! Don't call anyone else, just hire The Ceiling Specialists already!

Wow!!!! This company exceeded our expectations beyond words. We had called six different…read morecompanies and three of them finally responded but only one - Mr. Stucco Man - came to our home not once but twice to ensure they understood what we needed. Victor and Hector were outstanding. Their professionalism, kindness and desire to do the right things were so refreshing. Our project was spot places that the builder had not done a good job on and they knew exactly what to do. They ensured us it would match and they even took into account what part of the house got hit by the sun more than other parts - complete care :). I did not know a thing about this company before i called them and they just did a fabulous job. So much so, my neighbor is already calling them - gotta love referrals. Thank you Rapunzel, Victor and Hector - you are an amazing team and i am so glad we found you. Our house looks great - i hope we do not need to call you again but if we do, you are the only person i am calling. You will be super impressed with their work. Thank you, Thank you thank you Kathy

Nice guys, prompt and professional service, and kept me updated along the way. It was a fairly…read morequick job -- about an 11"x17" patch on an exterior wall -- but their work was excellent, quick, and fairly priced!

One of the best quotes on new construction bathroom, not a remodel. Did everything we asked for and…read morealways available. Skilled tradesmen did excellent work on everything from finishing, paint and tile.

We remodeled our condo master bath from a full demo to a beautiful completion. Joseph managed the…read moreproject by visiting twice a day. His crew was always on time. There are always surprises behind walls and everything was handled smoothly. When we suggested a change order, communication and suggestions helped in our decision making. Home disruptions were communicated and kept to a minimum. Overall, we are happy customers and would use Joseph and his crew again.

Affordable Design and Remodel just finished with our kitchen remodel and it turned out beautiful…read more Danny was our project manager and he was amazing to work with and had the project complete in like 2 or 3 weeks. That is crazy fast considering my project also replaced all the flooring in my living room, electric work in the living room and new paint on ceilings and walls. It was lightning fast and there was major progress every day compared to other projects we have done. A few years back we used Lars for a 500 sq foot addition and reconfiguration in a different part of the house and my wife and I can say without a doubt we much preferred working with ADR. The price was much better and they don't try to gouge you if you make a small change that doesn't cost them money or time. From my experience and what i have heard you wont get that treatment with places like Lars, Jackson, or Murray. I have already recommended them to people I know.

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.

Guy at PCD Remodeling was great to work with. The price was right for the quality. His team…read moreactually completed the work updating the 3 bathroom sinks and countertops and a shower encloser while we were away on vacation. And the house was clean and new when we came back. I was updated with pictures throughout the process. We had a hiccup with low water pressure when we came back, but Guy came out to personally take care of it, so it was resolved quickly (stop valve had not been fully opened). I wouldn't hesitate to come back to them for any future remodeling.

Guy and Jose were awesome to work with. Guy helped with picking out tile, fixtures, and paint…read morecolor. Jose was very respectful and kind. Happy with the final result, thank you Guy, Jose, and the whole PCD remodeling crew!

Gary and his team are the best! So responsive, attentive and caring. We did a 400 sq ft, second…read morefloor addition- not an easy project! The entire time Gary communicated with ease and reassurance. The project finished 2 months AHEAD OF SCHEDULE (4 months vs. 6 quoted). He was professional, personable and a pleasure to work with. The team did great work and if there were ever any issues, Gary solved them right away. I would 110% recommend this business for any contracting job, big or small. It would be hard to find a better contractor (believe me I've worked with plenty)! Thank you Gary! We love our new space!

"I'm about 95% done with my ADU project and I had to take a moment to share my experience working…read morewith Gary and his team. They have been nothing short of amazing--fast, hard-working, and incredibly detail-oriented. Throughout the project, Gary was very transparent, always taking the time to discuss price options and ensuring everything was clear. One thing that really stood out recently: months ago, during some electrical work, a bit of stucco on the main house was chipped. It was so minor that I never even mentioned it. Today, while the stucco company was working on the ADU, Gary's team had them repair that tiny damage without me ever having to ask. This level of care and attention to detail is why I'd give them six stars if I could. They consistently cleaned up after themselves and were considerate the entire time. I would 100% recommend Gary for any project and will definitely hire him again in the future."

Steve and his team took our 80-year old home and brought new life to it. The integration from the…read moreold into the new is seamless. His knowledge of finished carpentry made all the difference. We had rooms and rooms of molding that couldn't be found anymore. Steve did lots of research for us and we came up with solutions that match so close you wouldn't know they were not built at the same time. We had to stay within the guidelines of the historical society and Steve's knowledge of those guidelines and made our home still look like it was built 80 years ago with upgrades of course. We couldn't have done it without him. Steve did a full house remodel for us and when we've added on porches and awnings he has come back out and made them look they came with the house originally. He stays on schedule, he has comprised his team with knowledgable professionals and tradespeople. We will definitely us SJB construction for our next remodel. Snyders - Point Loma

I have posted many pictures with captions. Highly suggest reviewing them. All of the below are my…read moreopinions based on work performed at my residence. DO. NOT. HIRE. THIS. MAN. OR. COMPANY. He has basically destroyed my confidence in my home. I am currently in the process of gathering estimates to correct 10s of thousands of dollars of poor workmanship that does not follow accepted trade practices. Had a window consultant, a licenced glazing and general building contractor out to look at the windows. Result? All windows need pulled out, framing fixed, and reinstalled correctly. SJB also installed a window in my son's bedroom that violates fire egress code. The window only opens 18". Minimum is 20". So I need a new window there now. I have told Steve about the windows. He is ignoring me. Steve's only response to my concerns was to ask for more money, for me to sign a gag order so that I cannot review him, and to exempt him from any liability. Not. a. chance. I have attached pictures of Steve's attempt to ask me for more money and to relinquish all of my rights. Is this why I have posted the first bad review? Have others signed their rights away to make Steve go away? Not me. Steve claims I am grading "unfinished work". Tile, floors, and windows are straightened out later at the end of project? Right. So he was going to pull baseboards off and pull the planks out of the drywall? Then put the baseboards back on? He was going to magically correct the tile work? He was going to correct the window framing with the windows completely installed and all finishes complete? Makes sense. If you are reading this and had SJB do any work at your home in the past, I HIGHLY recommend inspecting the work. Also - often he said he is doing work for "free" or "part of the project". Be careful.

I contracted with Marrokal for an outdoor living area remodel. I am a business owner and have done…read moremany commercial buildouts with contractors. I have also done a number of home remodels as a 30 year homeowner. I am reasonable in my expectations on what to expect from construction and understand the challenges with construction. I know that not everything goes perfect and certain issues will happen on any construction project. However, the issues on this project were extensive and beyond reason. The subs they use are of very poor quality with poor oversight by Marrokal to ensure quality. Poor workmanship, poor quality control to address the workmanship, lack of integrity with contracted issues and all led to a poor overall experience and caused me to expend tremendous time and energy in order to achieve a good finished product and avoid being overcharged. Nearly every trade had significant issues with workmanship. The Concrete had a hump throughout the slab that required a week of grinding to allow tile installation and did not allow sufficient weep screed height. The Electrician had to cut out structural joists to install speakers because they cut two of the holes in the wrong place. The stucco had over 60 cracks throughout requiring elastomeric paint due to failure to use a crack isolation membrane which I learned should have been used for the matching smooth stucco finish. The framer did a poor job framing for the fireplace requiring modification. The fireplace installation was poorly done with insufficient vent height leading to 8 months of delay at project end to remedy the issue. Poor finish carpentry work was done by the project manager and should have been done by a finish carpenter. While this was primarily an exterior project, three windows were installed. The interior was left unfinished for a number of months to do simple molding and drywall work which was only 1-2 days of work and could have been done much sooner requiring us to have our kitchen and master bedroom a mess throughout the project. In addition to the workmanship and quality control issues there were major issues with the finance/contract issues on this project. My budget was not even close to adhered to in the planning phase with no transparency until an excessive price was given to me with no supporting detail or breakdown of how it was arrived at. After a lot of back and forth and once the contract was agreed to, there were multiple issues with attempts to charge me more despite a contracted price that covered those items. This included attempts to charge me more for electrical for heaters that was covered under the contract, attempts to charge more for deck pricing after we already signed a change order contract for deck changes, attempt to do chain link fence rather than stucco around back of deck despite renderings and contract/plans that showed a stucco wrapped deck. Ultimately, Marrokal agreed to resolve each of my requests as I was in the right but it took a lot of time, energy and debate with management to get to the result. We are extremely happy with the end result and they designed a nice layout but there was a lot of pain to get to completion.

About 90 days ago, I completed a simple, straightforward but what turned into an exhausting,…read morehorrifically expensive three-year home remodel with Marrokal; one year for plans, permits, completion of the "production package and other delays," followed by two years of actual construction.  I do not appear to be alone.  The review by AC, which you should read, is similar to my experience.  If you are considering Marrokal, please don't hesitate to give me a call.  My cellphone number is (858) 405-7276.  Like you, I get a lot of cold calls, so if I don't pick up, leave a message.  I would be glad to spend an hour or so with you reviewing my project; what went right, what went wrong and suggestions going forward.