*** WARNING. Do not hire this company. *** We paid them $600…read moreto provide a complete 3D design and finalized cost they refused to complete the work or refund our money. On Oct 10. the owner posted a response to backtrack on their story to claim they have refunded me "immediately". I HAVE NOT BEEN REFUNDED at all, this business is LYING. After I posted this update, the owner must have determined his false action was not good at deceiving readers of this review and changed his post again. (Screenshots added) Series of events: 1. We had them at our home 2. They provided a free cost estimate 3. We liked the estimate and discussed next steps. They informed us it's to pay $600 to get a completed design. We asked them point blank if paying for the design is going to provide us a complete/finalized design and that it does not require us to move forward with this business. They said yes we will be provided a complete and finalized design and no we will not be required to contract with this business 4. We payed $600 and entered the design phase 5. During the first review of our design we provided them with defects in the design based on the specifications provided and new requests we wanted to add. We were told we would be provided the complete and accurate designs with the defects corrected and the new requests added. 6. They provided a second design iteration which also had design defects which do not align with or meet our original requests. They had failed to incorporate the additional asks which were told would be provided 7. During the design review phase we aligned this business isn't an appropriate service partner for us to contract to build due to concerns we had with their contract regarding payment scheduling, accountability for damaging our personal property, and potential for cost increases. 8. We requested they finalized design plan which had already been paid for. 9. This business, as a result of us not choosing to pay the $10K+ non-refundable to move to the next phase, is refusing to complete the designs we have already paid for

We recently finished a two year journey that took us through discussions with no less than six…read morecontractors on a project to extend our gabled roof from our house over a portion of our patio so we could get more use out of the area. We finally decided to pull the trigger and proceed with the process right at the same time as Covid hit and at the onset of higher wood prices as well. Contractors for home improvement projects like what we wanted to do were in high demand. Ours was a small but complex project (due to several different roof lines) and we found out the pool of contractors was small. Some were upfront with us and said it was more complex than they could handle. A few of the very well known contractors around Frisco acted like they were up to the task of the project but when all said and done they didn't have the knowledge to actually build the specific design that we wanted. We went the extra step to get a structural engineer to prepare a report but unfortunately he turned out to be totally worthless and inept, his design was horrible, and he was a waste of money. He ended up being more of just a "concrete slab guy" rather than a structural engineer. We mistakenly thought we would be better prepared if we had a structural report ready for whatever contractor we picked, but we finally found a contractor that had a competent structural engineer they used that knew what they were doing - read on. Because it took so long to find a contractor we trusted, we had a lot of time to really plan out what we wanted. We were wanting to extend the gable over the patio, but had some specific preferences for the finish out. We wanted certain lighting accents, fans and electric heaters to get more use out of the covered space. We came across Beautiful Backyard Living (BBL) and after seeing the videos they had online, we gave them a call. Austin came out and worked with us during a consult where we talked about our vision and what we wanted to include. We knew it was a challenge, from a design and build out perspective, but Austin was great to work with. He took our concept and ran with it. They created a design that was structurally sound and that fit our vision perfectly. He came up with a visual rendering of the build out and took us through a couple iterations adding his ideas to ours to come up with a great plan. I was impressed with how professional BBL was and the fairness of their terms. NOTE: we even had one contractor that tried to discourage us from actually signing a contract for the work; if your contractor won't agree to the work in writing, run, don't walk away from that company! But with BBL, it was part of the process. Everything was in writing, pricing was agreed to up front, leaving nothing to chance - I really respected that. I'm not sure if our project was as involved as others, but we had carpentry, roofing, brick work, guttering, and electrical sub contractors involved. Austin, was there every step of the way making sure things got done right, corrected any issues to fit the plan, and adjusted as needed. He was working for us, and held his subs to his high standards. Suffice it to say the end product looked great. The brick addition blended in so well, and the carpentry on the covered gable, ceiling and cedar accents looked great. The patio cover extension looked like it was part of the house all along. We highly recommend working with BBL, their work is absolutely stunning!!!

Shortly after moving into our home we realized we needed a patio cover to protect our furniture…read morefrom rain and sun. We contacted Architect of Shade and had a patio cover installed in 2023. Austen led the installation and exhibited such a keen eye for engineering and design. He ensured our roof sloped away from our home and also had many design options to choose from. It was not a cheap project, but you get what you pay for and we have been immensely pleased. There have been no leaks and the harsh southern sun is filtered by the amber cover we chose. Now, in 2025, we needed a new roof installed. To ensure a proper job, we needed the patio cover removed. We contacted Austen and they came out and carefully removed, cleaned and reinstalled the patio cover for us. We have had such a great experience, we will use them for future projects and recommend them highly to others.

HORRIBLE COMPANY. STOLE THOUSANDS! My general contractor used CG to submit a city application to…read moreconvert my duplex into a triplex. Ilias won't return my calls, and I just got off the phone with Rod who tells me that I should have done my homework before purchasing the home. I've had my application "in processing" for 6+ Months only to find out from a city arborist regarding a tree removal request that my home is not zoned to increase # of units. For the last 6 months they lied to me saying that everything was going well, and that I'm almost to the finish line, then asked for another $1,000 last week for another level of necessary processing with the city. Now they are saying that they told my contractor that it wouldn't pass zoning reform, but were told to submit it anyways, which I believe is a false statement since they have been telling me everything is okay for the past half year, and a terrible business practice by Construction Concepts to accept my money for this project. At this time I haven't received any documentation to back up that claim. I asked that they remedy the situation with a full refund, after which I was put on hold for 15 minutes and then transferred to an extension voicemail and hung up on. Now they won't return my calls or emails.

Well, I chose them in a pinch, friend of a friend kinda thing. Easily could have gone south but it…read moredidn't. When I asked him if he was up to building a whole house he said yes and he came through. He is significantly cheaper than the big box home-builders. He took time to care about cost and staying in budget. His wife is his best secret. She is the one who found me the best deals and she has impeccable taste. I LOVE my house. It is unique and eclectic. He did question me on some of my choices because they were out of the norm but he did what I asked and in the end understood my madness. My house is different. It has a style of its own. He understood what I wanted and rather than fight me, he found a way for it to work.

Exceptional quality of workmanship and did a very good job of cleaning the work area. Very…read moreprofessional and courteous employees.

North Dallas concrete was an excellent company to work with. They did excellent work and…read morecommunicated well with me on timelines of the project. I would highly recommwn

Eric and crew have done a fantastic job for us on multiple occasions! The most recent one was they…read moretook an existing sitting area (useless really) and transformed it into a second office for us. My wife and I both work from home so the extra office is amazing!! Thank you Fresh Start Construction for doing such a great job! Oh and it literally took them 5 days from start to finish!

Fresh Start built an amazing patio for us. Eric and crew were great to work with throughout the…read moreproject. He was very responsive, punctual and attentive to the details. Excellent communication... we were kept informed from start to finish. He brought us this metal and wooden design, and it was exactly what we envisioned. Thank you sincerely. We can't wait to remodel our bathrooms with you soon!

Had a great experience working with David and his crew! Very good communication, pricing, and…read morecompleted the project quickly! I am happy with my results and highly recommend!

1 Star (Only because zero wasn't an option)…read more GAL Building Group: Where dreams go to drywall hell. Timeline? Promised: 3-4 weeks. Half-Delivered: 16+ weeks of chaos, existential dread and never completed Cleanup? Translation: "Free-Range Debris - in the house, on the porch, in the yard" Bonus souvenirs: HOA warning and a $420 replacement tire. Thanks, nail! Primary Bath = Disaster Spa 2025™ Waterproofing? Half. Underlayment? Nope. Tiles? Some chipped and other stained Excuse to why underlayment was in the contract, but not installed? "AI wrote the contract and I never reviewed it" So HAL 9000 is your PM now? Bonus Item: Free bathroom flood with every purchase! Yes, flowing the Nile River - inches of water in the bathroom floor, closet, walls! Powder Bath Tile job looks like a motocross track. Extreme sports, anyone? Painting One coat. Picasso's toddler phase. Splatter everywhere -- walls, floors, windows, mirrors, clothes in closets, dogs. Promised spray booth got driveway tarp burrito. Plumbing No P-trap installed in the master shower. Lied about it. We had to hire a certified plumber to confirm no PTrap was installed. Enjoy your complimentary sewer gas aromatherapy. Flex pipe was used for the tub. Tile Work Uneven, sharp, creatively spaced. Fix? "Just add grout." Sir, this is not banana bread. Communication Ghosted like a bad Tinder date Summary: Hire GAL if you want: AI-generated contracts Post-apocalyptic chic Contractors who vanish at "punch list" Otherwise: Run. Fast. Steel-toed boots recommended -- nails are everywhere.

Frontstar just completed our screened in porch. The work was done well and on time. We have never…read moreexperienced a company with better communication skills. We were kept up to date on every step and they finished on time at the quoted price. Very professional.

We had an AMAZING experience with Frontstar. Joaquin and his team are top-notch. They demolished…read moreand rebuilt our large back deck and also removed and installed a new front door for us. We couldn't have been happier with Joaquin's professional manner, his fair prices, and his integrity. The project took just a bit longer than expected due to weather and a couple of unforeseen circumstances with our house, but we were always kept up to date with exactly where they were in the process and how long they expected the project to take and didn't ask us to pay any extra even though it took longer. They worked long hours, took few breaks, and made sure we were 100% satisfied before they finished the project. Highly recommend. 5/5 stars, will use again!"

Ybarra came and helped me with my roof after a small leak had started. I was impressed on how…read morequickly they were able to get the project started. they were finished within a bath and has also helped me repairing the spot with the leak. I will definitely use them again for other projects. highly recommend

Unfinished Work, Poor Craftsmanship, and a False Lien Threat…read more I hired Ybarra Professional Builders to complete work in my home, including renovating the upstairs bathroom. While the project was technically completed, the quality was completely unacceptable. The bathroom sink leaks, and the grout in both the shower and floor is already coming up. I brought in licensed professionals to inspect the issues, and they confirmed the floor was improperly installed and the sink was not installed correctly either. Despite these clear defects, the company has refused to return and fix the problems. To make matters worse, I just received a Notice of Intent to File a Mechanic's Lien claiming I owe them $16,016.00--which is outrageous and completely false. They included charges for services they never performed, such as: Cabinet resurfacing (they did nothing to my kitchen cabinets) Interior painting (they partially painted my living room, which I already paid for--and even that was incomplete) I've kept all of my receipts and documented what was paid. I paid for the bathroom remodel, but it was done poorly and without accountability. There is absolutely no way they did $16,000 worth of work in my home. This feels like a scare tactic to get paid for work they didn't do or didn't do correctly. I would not recommend this company to anyone. They do not stand behind their work, and now I'm dealing with legal threats for charges that are clearly inflated and inaccurate. If you're considering using them--think twice and document everything. This experience has been stressful, costly, and incredibly disappointing.