We were becoming totally frustrated in our search for an architect and a general contractor to…read moreguide an extensive remodel of our home. What we needed and seemingly could not find was an honest estimate of costs, an architect who could help us design our project and drive the permit process, and a contractor to build the project. Finally we happened upon STEL Builders. Cory, a walking advertisement for why you need to contract with STEL, jumped on our project and quickly gave us a realistic idea of costs. He introduced us to Frank, who is an awesome person and STEL's in-house architect. Frank gave us three options of drawings to choose from. Each option met our basic requirements and also outlined possible upgrades. Based on our budget, we committed to a plan. Within two months we had permits and construction began. We were assigned a dedicated project manager with whom we met weekly to assess progress in demo and ultimately new construction. Even before demo began, we met our design angel in Ivette. She guided us through selection of fixtures, cabinetry, tile, wall coverings, flooring; all the aspects of a remodel that keeps novices like us up at night. Her calm demeanor combined with her creative ideas made this an amazingly pleasurable experience! Ivette led us to our dream design outcome, and all within the budget we worked out with savant Cory in the beginning. STEL has great relationships with all the best subcontractors & receives priority on their projects, keeping the downtime in construction to a minimum. Midway through construction, our project manager left STEL. They hired a super pro replacement in Roberto. His many years of experience enabled us to stay on track for completion and enhanced the quality of the final product. Roberto is already a tremendous asset to STEL! And all along, even as he continued to take on new projects, Cory stayed in touch and treated us as if we were his only client. No question or inquiry we had was too small or insignificant for him to address nearly as quickly as it was expressed. We moved back into our home after six months and felt like every dream we had dreamt for our forever home had come true. The outcome has exceeded our very high expectations. In Cory's introduction, he touted STEL as a small, family oriented and local Design & Build Company. He was right about that. However, we think he understated how committed to these values Seth Larson and STEL Builders really are. They get it! For people like us, this is the largest and last big expenditure we'll ever make. They treated us with respect, congeniality, honesty and integrity. Our lives and our home from now on are forever enhanced from having met and worked with Cory, Frank, Ivette and Roberto. Thank you Seth Larson for the team you've built. Thank you STEL Builders, our new extended family!

After carefully rsearching the best design-build firms, we picked Stel Builders because they are a…read morelocal, right-sized, family-owned company who could personalize a design just for us. Jason and Frank patiently created the perfect building plans, and Brian expertly managed the project. We are very pleased with our newly remodeled home.

We had a great experience with Style & Structure on a bathroom remodel project. We had our old…read morebathroom torn out to repair some water damage and went big on making it a whole new experience. What I really liked about working with Style & Structure is that I felt like every step of the way they were committed to the best possible construction, not just getting out of there as fast as possible. The crews for each set of work were really accommodating with pointers and suggestions to change things part way through. A specific example you can see in the photo is that we had a different color on the far wall and then a different trim on the tiles after the first round of construction. It looked fine, but Liron (the CEO) came by and suggested they redo both details and it definitely came out much nicer.

We're so happy we went with Style & Structure for our complete home remodel. We bought a house in…read moreLa Jolla that was really dated and needed a lot of work. The owner Liron came in and gave us some amazing ideas and suggestions. No one we've worked with previously could figure out the best layout for our kitchen. We had to remove some load bearing walls for a more open space, and the design came out perfectly. We also had our complete kitchen and bathrooms remodeled and extremely happy with the end result. We added flooring through the entire house and painting. The crew was very professional and courteous while paying attention to the details. Highly recommend this company for your home project.

Updating the review…read more Why? Treeium folks helped in making a change on my countertop after I asked for a cut as the design was blocking my kitchen path. They did it without any costs and I appreciate that! I will still be very specific about my requirements and conditions with them next time and probably could get a bigger discount, but I am happy with there follow up in this case and how they did it professionally. I would recommend them!

[Original review was at 3.5 stars rounded down to 3 stars. However, I received some VERY unpleasant…read morecommunication from the "branch manager", Eran Chan, subsequent to my review post. He demanded that I provide my identifying information, ignored my request for privacy based on the review, and made accusations that I used a fake contractor. It was irksome enough to remove an additional star. Remainder of review remains in tact.] As first time homeowners, we discovered that the market for construction/ remodel help is difficult to find in San Diego. It's hard to filter out the reliable reviews from those who are associated to the business owners. This is heavily prevalent on Yelp and exceptionally so for service providers: it's important to notice how many of those 5 star reviewers have (1) no yelp activity, (2) no yelp friends, and (3) created the yelp account close in time to the date the review was placed. You should be cautious of the veracity of these reviews. With Treeium, you'll find a that there are some valid reviews and some questionable. I lend mine as one backed by evidence. To date I am the only Yelp Elite reviewer. I'd be happy to pass along my complete sentiments privately. I selected Treeium from -- you guessed it-- yelp. My husband, who's the more calm and friendly individual between us two, was the one to receive the initial marketing pitch from the company (we'll leave identification of individuals private). Overall, I would say they do a great pitch. The representative that they send is friendly, knowledgeable, and conveys a strong level of confidence in how the project will go, etc. The individual came back a second time to talk to me with my husband.. and even I was thoroughly convinced by the pitch. Once you sign the paper, that's where the rollercoaster ride starts. The first guys that came in were kind enough to lay down carpet covers to avoid stomping around in our Asian household (read: NO SHOES INSIDE) and on our brand new carpet. Subsequent contractors were less respectful and didn't bring shoe covers. We had to lay down our own carpet covers. Thankfully I wasn't present for most of the process because I'm sure I would have raised hell through each phase. They were relatively timely on the breakdown and removal. There were strong initial attempts to protect our property and minimize the construction mess. But once the actual work started, it seemed like there was just problem after problem. There were many pros and cons.. pros are evident by the final bathroom being done (finally).. My biggest qualms however were: (1) PRICE: we had to pay for a lot of additional things after the quote that just kept getting tacked on the original quote. It was frustrating to find out that certain tiles or things that we wanted were unavailable or could not be incorporated. We had to settle on several aspects. There is a payment plan option to make it more palatable. In retrospect, I think the project was on the higher end of what we could have found elsewhere. (2) FAILURE TO MEET TIMELINE: this is the MOST irksome part. We were told 4-6 weeks.. it took almost three months. With the various contractors that are required in any one job, I understand that the more parties there are.. the more likely there will be scheduling problems. But the timeline was edging on unreasonable. (3) AVERAGE COSMETIC JOB: I have never heard a contractor tell me your wall is crooked, therefore, there will be a gap between tile and wall in order have a straight tile surface. It's a minor aspect but gap bothers me every day like an itch in a spot you can't reach. Also, the white tiles that were chosen were shaved at the corners, leaving ugly brown rounded corners amidst the white tiles. Another itch. Also, we opted to keep the bathtub. They cracked the bathtub with removing the old parts around the tub. Rather than fix the tub, we were told we could pay more for someone to fix the cracked porcelain or go buy our own fix it kit. After all the extra costs, we opted for the fix it kit.. which i think is ridiculous. Oh but by the time we got around to it, the tub started to rust in the places where they damaged it. When you step back and look at the overall reno, it does look better than what we had. We're generally happy with the final product (my husband more than I)... and it is definitely an improvement. We did refer Treeium to another group of friends who did an even bigger project, but they had the exact same complaints we did so I feel that our comments are valid and verified. Prior to the unpleasant communications received from Eran Chan, I would have been happy to share that Treeium is *capable* of doing a good job and that we might return. With his harassment, I don't foresee our return or further referral.

I had the pleasure of working with Lavera to renovate my bathroom. Working with Eddie was a great…read moreexperience, he was very knowledgeable, provided critical insight at each step on the project, and was friendly. He communicated the pricing excellently and fairly and let me know via text or call if something unexpected came about. If I have any more projects, I will certainly contact Lavera again

Lavera is efficient, professional, and trustworthy. They make great suggestions and everything they…read moredo looks fantastic and works great! I have been a return customer for 4 years. I purchased my condo in 2019 and Lavera worked on a few projects before I moved in. They worked diligently and quickly to install vinyl plank flooring in my DR/LR and halls, and remove the popcorn ceilings throughout the unit so I could move in before my old lease was up! Since then, I have called Lavera for almost everything I need: installing new bathroom ceiling vents and fixtures, installing an over-the-range microwave and sink disposal, filling a crack in the kitchen counter and other jobs. Great value, hard workers!

Promodeling team has been remodeling my parents house in Claremont area. The project includes home…read moreaddition of 400 sqf, reconfiguration of the all layout, kitchen remodel, two baths remodel, flooring throughout, new jacuzzi build, landscaping and more. The project has been started end of September and my parents should move in end of March. Promodeling promised 7 months and going to deliver, all looks amazing, customer service and the care from Guy and his team is well appreciated. I recommend doing business with those fellows.

WARNING - Dishonest contractor, shoddy work…read more My wife hired this outfit for help on work at our house to fix and remodel the bathroom. The work that was done was shoddy, with no attention to detail, and caused damage to existing plumbing. Contractor attempted to charge us additional funds to complete the job after a price and scope of work was agreed upon in a signed contract prior to the start of work. My wife felt extremely uncomfortable interacting with this contractor as he was pushy and inappropriate. In short, a very dishonest outfit. Do not trust this guy.

I highly recommend EXP Construction. What truly sets this company apart is not only the quality of…read moretheir work, but also the character and integrity of its leadership. The owner is a devoted Buddhist who approaches both his work and his relationships with sincerity, compassion, and a genuine sense of responsibility. He is deeply committed to his clients, always willing to listen, help, and go the extra mile to make sure the work is done with care. I especially admire his generosity and dedication in supporting the construction and improvement of many Buddhist temples and nonprofit organizations in the community. When choosing a construction company, trust and integrity are just as important as skill and experience. With EXP Construction, I feel confident because the company is led by someone I truly respect and trust. I would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor who values quality, responsibility, and genuine service to the community.

Exp Construction is great to work with. Jason and his crew of professionals do an excellent job at…read morereconstructing and remodeling. Their attention to detail is phenomenal. They did a few upgrades to our house and ended up with greater expectations then we started. Jason really knows how to see what will be the outcome and really has great ideas to make everything look perfect. The price was better than most, but the quality of work was far greater! His crew of workers are professional, friendly and skilled at there trade. We are planning on doing more upgrades and remodeling and can't wait to have EXP Construction back again. Thank you again Jason!!

We had to re construct our kitchen after unfortunately pipe leak. We were extremely glad my…read morecoworker recommended Amden Homes for the work! We contacted several contractors before deciding to work with Amden. Matan and Dean were quick to respond to questions and were very understanding to our needs. Their team were quick to get started and they did great job and were always open to our needs and scheduling. I would definitely recommend them for home improvement/remodeling/construction project! ​

We recently completed a master bathroom remodel with Amden Homes and are very happy with the…read moreresults. The quality of workmanship is truly 5-star -- the finished bathroom is beautiful, and the attention to detail really shows. Their team was also very good with communication throughout the entire process, which we really appreciated. There were a couple of material clarifications along the way. During bidding, we discussed solid wood cabinets and copper piping. When selections were finalized, cabinet options were more limited than we initially expected, and the contract allowed for "PEX or copper." Once we brought up our preference for copper, they were responsive and made the change. Overall, we're very pleased with the outcome and the professionalism of the team. Just be sure to clearly confirm material specifications in the contract from the start.

We have so many home projects we've wanted to have completed over the last couple of years, but…read moreit's been hard for us to find someone who can perform a wide variety of tasks well. I've hired SDOV for two projects so far - installing a glass shower door, and constructing a steel pergola that we had ordered and had delivered. With both projects, Ozzy has been really great to work with. He's punctual, arrives prepared, protected the work area, explained what needed to be done and how he would do it, and he got to work. He was always good about answering any questions I had, and only brought something to my attention if I needed to know about it or if there was an important question, which was great after dealing with some handymen who created more problems in our house than solutions. Ozzy was very polite, friendly and professional, and he's seemed extremely trustworthy and fair when it comes to pricing. I've recommended him to all my neighbors, and I'm so happy that we've found him, because his work has been all around great, and we have needed it. There are several more things I plan to hire him for when we can. After seeing how well he handled both projects, I'd like to hire him for some larger project ideas I have.

I'm so happy my husband found SDOV Construction! He contacted several contractors via Yelp to get…read morean estimate. We only needed a wall (6ft wide, 8ft tall) removed from our home, because it separated our dining area from our living room. We were turned down by several contractors, saying it was not a big enough project for them, so it wouldn't be worth their time to come out. Somebody suggested we go with a non-licensed contractor, because no licensed contractor would be willing to do a project this small. Even though there were no Yelp reviews for SDOV, the photos looked nice, and they replied quickly to offer a free estimate. They came by to see if the wall might be load bearing, which it was, and emailed me an estimate, which was around what we were expecting to pay. A non-licensed contractor offered a cheaper price, but we were happy to pay a little more for licensed contractors. They removed the wall, installed a supporting beam, patched up the wall and ceiling, replaced the luxury vinyl plank floors, and patched up the baseboards in one day! Removing this wall made a huge difference in our home! Thank you so much, SDOV! We'll definitely be reaching out again for any future home projects.