Where is the 10-star button?!? I cannot recommend Max highly enough. After firing the design…read morebuilder I originally engaged, Max stepped in to complete a full remodel of our little HB cottage. What was once a tired and dated 2-bedroom house is now an adorably modern and expansive 1-bedroom, complete with spa-like bathroom and vaulted ceilings. Throughout the process, Max was responsive and transparent, and was regularly onsite to supervise his subs. He was happy to provide input but also happy to let me make my own choices and decisions. Unbelievably, the project came in on time and on budget.

Our electric cooktop and hood broke many months ago, and we thought that replacing it with a gas…read morecooktop and new hood would be straightforward. It turns out that was not true. One plumber could install a gas line only, another plumber could install a gas line and the gas cooktop but not the hood, and an appliance installation technician could not install the cooktop because he could not cut into the existing granite top. So I found Max of MRI Construction and Remodeling on Yelp, and he said that he could do the work within that original scope -- cooktop, hood, and gas line -- but that we should anticipate a backup plan in case the granite cracked during installation. Because we plan to live in this house for as long as possible, we decided to go through a full kitchen renovation. We had a prior experience with another general contractor who was impossible to get a hold of and who could not ensure the quality of the subcontractors he hired, and interviewed another general contractor who gave us the impression that we would have to engage with suppliers and subcontractors more than seemed feasible. We are happy to say that we just finished our kitchen renovation last week! And it was finished a week earlier than scheduled. We are thankful to Max and his team of subcontractors! We are really happy with the final kitchen, given how much we cook at home. And surprisingly the process was easy despite its size and time of 6 weeks. Max has the strengths and qualities you want for your construction projects: he's incredibly responsive, honest and communicative, and willing and able to troubleshoot issues that come up, as they invariably do, both small and large. He makes recommendations if you ask and gives you options for decisions for which there are too many options. He works with an amazing group of subcontractors who are experts in their craft. There was an exception with one subcontractor but Max was able to get that course-corrected so that the project finished strong. We appreciate his integrity and his willingness to ensure that the project meets your needs and expectations. We are grateful that we found Max on Yelp and for being able to work with him on a kitchen that we love and also within budget!! Thank you, Max and MRI Construction!!

We found Josh at a stressful time during the tail end of our kitchen remodel. Our general…read morecontractor, who has done an amazing job with all other aspects of our kitchen remodel, called us into the kitchen just in time to see a bunch of our expensive tile sliding down the wall and their poor tile subcontractor almost in tears. Apparently we had invested in some of the most complex mosaic glass tile to work with and needed to find an experienced tile pro if this was going to happen to plan. Of the three tile pros I called, Josh was the only one to contact me back right away, and showed up a couple days later to assess the scene and provided a bid the same day. Once work began, Josh and his assistant Chono spent the better part of the first day meticulously measuring out and planning the install, and two more days to set and grout the tile. When we were undecided about a grout color, Chono even made a nice mockup panel for us to look at before he came back the last day to grout the tile. Now that the tile has dried, it looks absolutely beautiful. I love that they took the time to make sure that the pattern aligned perfectly with the window, and their attention to detail is completely evident in the small crevasses and receptacles they tiled around, rebuilding our pattern with tiny cut pieces. Apart from the install, Josh was easy to communicate with over email and texts, always on time, left the work area neat and tidy, and came in right at the estimated price, no surprises. I give him and his crew the highest of recommendations and will be using them again when I start our bathroom project.

This is a long-overdue review for the expert, professional, high quality, and enjoyable work that…read moreAlvarez Tile did for us over Thanksgiving weekend 2020. Like the other reviews here, I wholeheartedly recommend Josh and his father for your project. We bought our dream tile, Artobrick, at the local Long Beach Tile Zone and George recommended Alvarez Tile. I also recommend Tile Zone! Josh gave me a complete quote covering all aspects of the work from the start. Nothing changed, all work was performed exactly as stated at the outset without any surprises or upcharges. Josh troubleshoots the project from the get-go and is thorough. I did say the work was enjoyable which sounds strange, I know, but if you've had a disaster in your home from a contractor before then I can assure you the prep work they do is a dream. There was no tracking debris in and out. The workspace was isolated and our home was disturbed as little as possible. Artobrick tile is installed one tile at a time. If you are getting this kind of tile, stop looking for other bids- Alvarez is the contractor you need. The prep with a cement float and the one-by-one tile installation was incredible to watch take shape and the included tile floor trim we added and tricky corners - all superb. After a few small earthquakes, I can say nothing has cracked, not even a grout seam. And if the amazing floor wasn't enough - Josh made our lives so much easier by installing our vanity and mirrors all with total precision. Then added our tile backsplash with expert corner!. Thanks for the excellent work Alvarez family, we can't wait to do another project in the future!

Extremely happy with the cabinets that Justin delivered. Looks exactly like the renderings he…read moreshared with us. Justin is very detail oriented and meticulous. The crew was clean and on time.

Fantastic experience with JH Carpentry--perfect design match, excellent build quality, and flawless…read moreinstallation, and all at a fair price. Would absolutely hire them again.

I recently contacted Aaron again for more extensive wainscoting work for my living room area since…read morehe did such a good job in my dining room. Aaron was very prompt to respond and again super easy to work with. His quote is also very fair for the amount of work he puts in. I showed him a picture of what I wanted and he was able to delivered exactly what I wanted after the parts arrived. He finished the job in about 6 days and made sure to check in with me along to way to get exactly what I had envisioned. We love his attention to detail and the finish product is so amazing. It's exactly what I wanted. Aaron is a true professional. Very happy with his work yet again. Thank you Aaron!

Millwork craft FAR exceeded our expectations. We hired this amazing company for a custom corner…read morebench with storage and they did truly phenomenal work. We couldn't be more grateful and we LOVE the finished product! Literally came out better than we envisioned for what we wanted.

We hired the LA Cabinet Company to build bookshelves with storage for board games. Mike, was easy…read moreto communicate with from start to finish. He was attentive to our needs and the result transformed our family room. It was a room no one sat in. Now, our family and friends flock there to unwind, have family movie night or to play games. The quality of his work impressed us so, that we had The LA Cabinet Company add a built in bar, floating shelves and cabinets to our dining room. Again, impeccable, flawless work. He then took on the challenge of our kitchen. My family and friends were stunned! Everything was to our specifications, gorgeous, and offered UNIQUE storage solutions. Mike is a skilled craftsman. He was responsible and respectful throughout the duration of the work. I cannot speak to value as we looked nowhere else. His work does take time, beauty and customization always does. His work was well worth the wait AND the way it has gathered our family together IS priceless!!! I highly recommend Mike and his team for all your cabinet needs.

Mike and his company are the absolute best in the game! I initially contacted Mike for a quote and…read moresent him multiple pictures of how I wanted my living room renovation to look. After emailing back and forth, we set up a time for Mike to meet at my house to take dimensions and to talk further about what I wanted. About one week later, Mike sent me a drawing and we made some changes. Although I am very unfamiliar with any type of knowledge when it comes to shelves, parts, etc., Mike took the time to walk me through everything and even sent me photos and explanations of my options. Mike was very responsive via email and made sure everything was exactly how I wanted before he started to build the customized shelves and cabinets. Mike and his team were also very respectful on the day of installation. All in all, I highly recommend Mike! My living room turned out even better than I envisioned!

We recently had a very challenging move that had to be broken into 2 parts. Chris and his crew…read morehandled it like champs. True professionals. They helped us coordinate the logistics, worked with us on dates, and were communicative throughout the entire process. On top of that, once we cleaned out our apartment and our parents' house, Chris was able to haul away the junk. And there was a lot of it. His prices are incredibly reasonable, his crew is professional and efficient, and they are exceptionally easy to work with. They made a complicated situation a lot simpler. If you need a mover or a junk hauler, call him. He will treat you right. Thanks for everything, Chris.

Great professional service employees are friendly great moving service experience very affordable…read moremoving company I would recommend this company to anyone looking to move .

Highly recommend this company! Their communication was…read moreeffortless, great service. They built out 3 closets for us and closet doors. They were super professional and cleaned up nice and good value. Even after the job was completed and we needed some additional wood shelves the service requested was so easy to get in touch with them Again.

Modern Closet Spaces completely transformed a small, cramped closet into a huge, beautiful storage…read morespace -- I honestly can't believe it's the same closet! They made incredible use of the space, and the mirrored door was such a great addition -- it makes the room feel bigger and adds a really polished, finished look. On top of the amazing final result, they were also just really easy to work with throughout the whole process -- communicative, professional, and easy to coordinate with. The quality of the work speaks for itself, but the smooth experience made it even better. If you're on the fence about a closet redo, don't hesitate -- these are the people to call. Highly recommend!

Not sure why my pictures didn't upload…read more Either way, this place is quite nice as far as thrift/vintage stores go. You're paying a bit more than you might at other places, but these items are cleaner and better curated for sure! They have a wide variety of items as well, and in all it was an enjoyable adventure. Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for a vintage bargain. :)

Besides offering great deals on really great stuff Beacon House also supports men in recovery…read more Win-win!