This is an overdue review, but i wanted to wait at least 6 months to write out a full review!…read more It was my first time renovating anything. I wanted to redo the inside of my entire house (yes, EVERY inch) and didn't know who to work with. I was given quotes that were 3-4x my budget and had a contractor pull out of the project 2 weeks before my scheduled demolition. I got super discouraged until i found Frame Build & Design. They were able to work with what I had and made my experience very enjoyable. They provided me a rendering of what the inside of my house would theoretically look like, and I can confidently say that it looks pretty darn close to the pictures! I'm so pleased with how all my cabinets & fixtures turned out. I appreciate Idan for answering all my questions and dealing with my complaints. He was patient with me and would send a guy over to fix or add things that I wanted (like outlets on the ceiling for my speakers, patching holes, etc). He went above and beyond to get permits for renovating, be there for city inspections, and keeping me posted on progress. I will say however that if you are planning to hire this team, you will need to be hands on. This means being involved in EVERY decision! I had to pick out all my materials on my own to match the rendering provided in the beginning. FB&D provided some locations I could check out, but it required a lot of research on my end. It felt overwhelming as a first time home owner, but this is pretty normal from what I understand. FB&D had an interior designer on this project and she was a HUGE help in decision making. There's no perfect contractor. Yes there were some communication issues and yes there were some imperfections. Yes it took 2x my timeline. What renovation doesn't? But ultimately the FB&D team were very accommodating with my feedback and gave me my DREAM home. And I can say 7 months into living here, everything is still holding up great and nothing has broken! I highly recommend hiring them for your next project! They did a great job. I ultimately went over budget but that's totally expected (and totally on me)! Thank you Frame Build & Design!

When I first met Daniel, he asked me questions about my house project that no one else had. He…read morewanted to know what I was envisioning and the style. He asked me very detailed questions that I hadn't thought about yet. I knew that he was detail-oriented and that he was already invested in my project even though I hadn't given him the go-ahead. I planned to do a room addition, which required an architect and getting those plans approved by the city. He took care of all the back and forth so that my focus could be on other aspects of the project. I had walls knocked down, a window put in, and new walls built. I added some aesthetic upgrades, which he took care of quickly. Daniel always responded quickly anytime I reached out to him. I was never stressed about the project, and he made sure to stop by regularly to look at the work that was done. He even noticed things that I hadn't and made sure the crew came back to correct them. Daniel is the lead that you want handling your project. I highly recommend him and his team and would use him again.

Our condo looks dazzling! Orange Home Builders delivered impressive results with impeccable…read morecraftsmanship! We now have a fully remodeled condo and can't wait to entertain in our brand-new kitchen and dining room. Haim was at the helm as the consistent Project Manager and was able to execute a major project within a short amount of time. The turnaround time was remarkable, and we were able to trust him and his team to do the job with care and precision. They got all the permits that were required. A shout out to German, Gary, Edwin, Victor who worked tirelessly for six weeks! Shawn also did an amazing job with the cabinet renderings within minutes and installation shortly thereafter! Maya, the interior designer, had some great leads on material choices and vendors to check out. We look forward to continuing to work with Orange Home Builders in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their dream home a reality!

We recently used Orange Home Builders to remodel our entire home. Their team handled everything…read morefrom architectural drawings and engineering to securing city permits and executed the project from start to finish. We're very grateful for their professionalism. They kept us informed throughout the process, stayed mindful of our budget, and made sure we were satisfied down to the final details. We would definitely use them again.

George and his team did a great job on our shower remodel. The whole project took about three…read moreweeks, communication was great throughout, and the pricing was fair -- especially given the quality of work. I appreciated that George handled all of the permitting work and coordination with the city. George was straight to the point, explained everything clearly, and never tried to upsell us on anything. His team was respectful of our space (I was working from home the whole time), which made a big difference. Honest, professional, and skilled -- would hire them again.

We hired Tixan to convert our garage to a theater room and to install a built-in bar in our living…read moreroom. Not only did George and his team complete the jobs on-time and within budget, the finished product truly exceeded our expectations. Every detail was executed with master craftsmanship. George frequently worked collaboratively with us to come up with creative solutions for unforeseen problems, and he was very accommodating with our change requests. We will absolutely use Tixan again for future projects!

I recently reached out to Laguna Bay Developing for a home renovation project for my primary…read morebathroom and I couldn't be more impressed with their initial consultation period. From the very first phone call, the team was responsive, friendly, and genuinely interested in understanding my vision. They worked with my budget and are competitive in pricing.

Recently, a very extensive project by Laguna Bay Developing was completed. The front o f my house…read moreentrance had to be extended to accommodate my new elevator. I also remodeled two bedrooms, and I can now walk out to new deck over the garage for my ocean view, They also remodeled two bathrooms. It was a lot of work. David was very pleasant. His workers were excellent. I highly recommend!

I forget who came to our door, but OCIP was doing work in our neighborhood and we got a quote for…read morework we wanted done. A few months go by and our old backyard fence was in the final stage of falling apart so we contacted Alex (aka turtle) who provided the initial quote for us and he came back out and gave us the final numbers and all. We ended up getting the whole backyard wood fence taken out and a new vinyl fence installed. Chris the project manager was always in communication with us and his foreman Ivan was always on site and answered any questions we had. Couldn't be more pleased with the result, would recommend them to anyone.

I'd caution anyone from placing too much weight on this company's high rating, as my recent…read moreexperience involved a last-minute cancellation, poor communication, and ultimately being ghosted. I originally connected with them through Thumbtack for a sizable project and scheduled an appointment for Thursday, June 4th at 11:00 a.m. The appointment was canceled just 20 minutes before they were due to arrive. To salvage the opportunity, the salesperson, Chris, texted me and offered to come the following day at noon instead, along with a 5% discount for the inconvenience. I rearranged my schedule twice to accommodate them during what was already an exceptionally difficult time, as I was preparing to say goodbye to my 16-year-old dog that weekend. Chris did arrive on Friday as promised, but a week has now passed and I have received neither a bid nor any follow-up communication from anyone at the company. Shortly after the appointment, their Thumbtack profile was also removed or hidden. While I can't say why, the timing was odd, as it prevented me from leaving a review on the platform where we originally connected. I've uploaded screenshots with this review documenting the interaction, including Chris's last-minute cancellation, his offer of a 5% discount, and the Thumbtack notification showing the company was no longer available on the platform. If reliability, communication, and follow-through are important to you, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

I am so glad I chose OC Builders Group. As a senior female I was terrified to start a kitchen…read moreremodel. I needn't have woried. My team of Gustavo, Jason and Maria took good care of me. They saw to every detail. I am now enjoying my beautiful kitchen that turned into a powder room and refinishing stairs plus the kitchen.

We recently worked with OC Builders Group, (particularly Sade, Mike, and Casandra) to build a ~323…read moresq. ft. attached ADU, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial planning phases to the final inspection, the entire team was professional, transparent, and incredibly skilled. Maximizing a smaller footprint (around 320+ sq. ft.) requires smart design, and they nailed it. The craftsmanship is excellent, though the project was delayed (primarily because of additional nuanced city requirements), their communication throughout the construction process kept us at ease. Though not everything went smoothly, they appropriately addressed and rectified any issues that popped up during the construction process. If you are looking to build an ADU in the OC area, save yourself the headache and go with this team. We gladly recommend OC Builders to family and friends. We were incredibly satisfied throughout the build process and of course the results are beautiful, and will definitely go with this team again should another project come up. They deliver high-quality work and true professionalism!

I have been following the Inspired Remodels (IR) Instagram page for years. I knew once we finally…read morebought our home, they would be the first people we called. Joe and his staff are so friendly, professional, and filled with experience. He was able to show me examples from almost 10 years ago. I am so grateful for their support to us, as we are a military family transitioning. They support veterans and understand our needs. Bren and Colin are very responsive with timely communication, and the rest of the crew is clean and professional. We couldn't be more grateful for Joe and the Inspired Remodel team!

Master bathroom complete remodel. Very thorough in their job. You know it's going to last a long…read moretime. They made sure they fixed anything we pointed out in a speedy manner to have the bathroom exactly as we liked it. They aren't the cheapest around, but the quality was exceptional & they helped you in all aspects. Thank you!

We had a great experience with Calimingo Pools, and Eric Doumani deserves special mention. He came…read moreon board as our project manager mid-project and immediately made a difference. He brought genuinely creative ideas we hadn't considered, kept everything moving on schedule, and made the inspection process smooth and painless. We had remarkably few issues from the moment he stepped in. If you're working with Calimingo Pools, you're in great hands with Eric.

I reached out to Calimingo after seeing a lot of advertisements about their Calimingo Express…read moreprogram. I watched many of their videos on social media and read the numerous glowing reviews. I am looking to have a small 10x26 pool put into my tiny backyard. From the beginning, I had the feeling that my project wasn't big enough or flashy enough for Calimingo to care. I signed multiple estimates before anyone would even agree to come out and take a look at my property. I repeatedly emphasized that my property was dramatically different than the last google earth satellite shots. When I got the first "design", it was the wrong size and didn't reflect my actual backyard at all. They basically just sent me a computer rendering of a random pool in a barren representation of my old yard. It felt like my small project was not worth the time to talk to me or send someone out to meet with me and take measurements or just take a look at my project. Finally, a site supervisor reached out to make an appointment to actually see and design a pool for me. I told him I had been disappointed with my experience thus far and he reassured me that I was now in good hands and that I'd be dazzled from now on. THEN HE NO SHOWED! Can you believe it? This guy went on and on about how he was going to change my perception of Calimingo and then he didn't show up or even text to say he couldn't make it. Hours later, he sent me a half hearted apology saying his meetings overlapped... our meeting was for 7:30 am... the first of the day. A week later, Sean calls me back asking to set up an appointment, completely clueless that this other guy no call no showed. I felt bad for Sean - he was very apologetic and had been very professional up to this point. I ended up going with a local San Diego pool builder with amazing customer service who didn't mind coming out and meeting with me for my measly 200k pool.

Marcus and team did our master bathroom remodel and it turned out great! He met the quoted budget…read more(which was very reasonable/competitive) and was close to the estimated schedule. Marcus was very responsive whenever we had questions and accommodating whenever we needed to address concerns or ambiguities. We're very happy with the finished product and will ask him to bid future projects!

Marcus and his team at Royalty Flooring did an incredible job with our floors. We had them sand…read moreand refinish some existing red oak hardwood as well as lay new hardwood throughout the house to match. After the sanding and refinishing, the existing 50 year old hardwood looked brand new and was finished seamlessly with the new hardwood. The communication, pricing, and timing was great. I would use and recommend Royalty Flooring in heartbeat.

OK guys this is how it goes... Phoenician Stone is the most…read moreintriguing store in the United Stated! I'm not joking about this, its probably the truth! It all started in the 1940's when their grandpa an ancient art collector started working with the local Grecian and Mediterranean cities on foundation works. He secured foundation contracts with few municipalities there and to this day they still dismantle old RELICS like structures and salvage every artifact inside them. No, this isn't your typical 1900's-1800's antiques those guys have the real things from ancient Villas and Medieval Monasteries!!! YOUR HEAD WILL SPIN like mine did. Fireplaces and fountains from 800 years ago, the whole of structures dating back to the mid-ages, Limestone pavers from the time of the Crusades and even Jesus Christ!!! Those two brother that run their family business in Corona Del Mar know their stuff very well and could give you a full on seminar on history. I ended up buying a Stone mantle for my great room that was newly carved in the style of an older fireplace they had on display. The final result was beyond description and was very well priced. The installer I ended up using has done over 400 of their mantles in already and was very detailed oriented. He even cut out a circular surround piece by hand as if a machine was cutting it! Check out the photo.

IF YOU ARE EXPECTING CUSTOMER SERVICE...FORGET ABOUT IT! I…read moreleft three messages in the last month for Phoenician Stone requesting that they call me back for a question about installing two marble fountains that my client had purchased from them. To date I have not received any call back! Then I decided to email my question as they stated on their website "we will contact you within 24 hours of your e-mail". This didn't happen either and it's been at least a week since I sent it. They might have beautiful wares but their CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NONEXISTENT.