Ohana Builders

Kevin and John were great to work with.   It started with the quoting process where Kevin spent over 3 hours of his own time going through the house  in detail so that he could identify everything that needed to be done.  As a result of that thoroughness, there were virtually no extra costs added as the project progressed.   Since this is a rental property and we are not local I initially was concerned that I would not be on the premise making sure that work was progressing, but those concerns quickly evaporated as I saw the progress and was getting updates from Kevin every other day.   Kevin itemizes all the work he does and hours spent on the site and provides that information to you.  The work that was done looks great, it was a difficult job, there was removal of existing concrete floors, new floors were poured and some "bench" walls, new plumbing, electrical, framing, HVAC etc.  Kevin and John turned a 3/2 into a 5/3 in 2.5 months.   We will definitely use Ohana Builders again for any future work.

We liked Kevin from our first meeting. We met with 4 other general contractors but chose Ohana Builders because of Kevin's personal style, his eagerness to provide the best outcome and his willingness to make suggestions even if it makes the job more difficult for him. As with all home remodel jobs, we ran into some difficulties, and had to slightly modify some of the plans, but Kevin was totally professional and quickly provided solutions for each hurdle. He also was very careful when cutting drywall etc., to reduce additional finishing work. Job site was kept very clean, and he was very concientious with regard to our need to gain access to the house, being friendly and polite to neighbors. In fact many of our neighbors now know Kevin by name.

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The project went really well, the guys worked full days and kept me involved on all issues and changes.  Every time there was a change or something needed my approval they were quick to let me know. 

I have hired Kevin of Ohana Builders for multiple projects on my home, and have always been pleased with my experiences. Kevin is thorough, conscientious, trustworthy, and a talented carpenter/general contractor. Kevin has helped rebuild about 1/4 of my home which was damaged due to neglect from the prior owner. I was unable to be around to supervise the work, but everything went off without a hitch. He also helped build a deck on my home. Basically, I would trust him to do any projects that
might be needed on a house, both exterior and interior projects.
I have worked with many contractors in my years as a home owner, and Kevin is the only one who I plan to hire again. I really appreciate his attention to detail.

We had a  leak from the Master Bath toliet that was ongoing for awhile.  Kevin repaired all the subfloor damaged by the leak as well as the ceiling and insulation in the room below the toliet. Tore out all the bad pipe and prepaired  it for our plumber to come in and re-pipe and install a new toliet. Very professional job done.

Kevin Hass and his partner John did an excellent job.  Very professional, timely and are true craftsman at their trade.  This was a multi- month project and they were a pleasure to have at out home.  They also, had excellent referrals for the other trades needed such as painters and stone masons.
We have also had them back for several smaller projects with the same professional results each time.
I would highly recommend Ohanna builders for any project big or small.

Kevin of Ohana Builders and his helper John replaced the deck material on one very large, irregularly shaped (i.e. somewhat challenging) deck and one small deck.  They were professional, polite and pleasant to have at our job site. They worked all day every day until the job was complete, and cleaned the area at the end of the project.  The workmanship was excellent; we would definitely hire Kevin/Ohana Builders again.

Ohana Builders was busy but once they came on site the work was done quickly and cleanly. 
The site was left cleaner than they found it. 

The work performed was exactly as estimated and the quality was above
expectations.  We have never dealt with such a conscientious contractor
before.  Kevin Hass, owner, was in constant communication about work
time, delivery of products needed. and completion.  He worked with a
very talented assistant, John,  and two subs.  The subs were from the
same mold - timely, communicative, and performed excellent work.  We
would highly recommend Ohana Builders.

Ohana builders is very trustworthy.  I had contractors provide me bids from $5000 to $75,000. Ohana Builders worked with me to get an accurate cost estimate of the work and they stayed within the budget. They did all work according to County and State laws and did not take any short cuts as others had recommended. A good thing since the State inspector just happened to show up unannounced and not expected when inspecting another house in the area. He was happy to see all the permits were in order and all the work done correctly and according to plans. Kevin and John always cleaned up after a days work.  Kevin also has a great artistic or design ability and was able to advise.

The project went very well from start to finish!  Kevin worked closely with us to keep costs down without sacrificing quality.  He kept us well informed of his schedule and activities, and was very reliable.  For some of the work, he brought in other specialized workers, all of whom were also reliable and did good quality work.  When problems with scheduling of work or deliveries came up, he was flexible and able to re-arrange his work so that we wouldn't have any overall delay.  Without exception, he and his workers were professional, personable, thorough, and competent, and the end result was a very functional workshop building that is exactly what we wanted, and that harmonizes well with the architecture and look of our house.  We would definitely use Ohana Builders again ourselves, and recommend them to others!

It was great.

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Kevin and John are a delight to work with.  They are very meticulous and professional, and they kept us informed on the day to day progress of the job.  Our house looks beautiful  and we are confident it is now weatherproof!

The kitchen turned out beautifully, as did the bathrooms, hallway, entry (interior/exterior) and laundry area.  I raised the ceilings in the master bath and in the kitchen/dining area and totally cleared out the attic of old insulation.  Kevin and John put the new furnace unit up in the attic, thereby saving me space in the garage.  I added canned lights throughout as I hesitated to cut through my roof for solar tubes/sky lights.They are certified by Pella for windows/doors and Trex decking for decks/patios.  I will be using them again for additional projects as money becomes available.  They work with you, your budget and have wonderful suggestions/solutions to unseen problems or concerns.  When my remodel became a renovation they were there at every step.  They  are creative and if you work with them regarding your vision, they'll always have a "plan B" to bring the project in on time and on budget.  For e.g. - my plans to use  bamboo thru the kitchen/laundry area hit a snag with massive pine tree roots that had made the concrete floor very iffy for any type of tile/wood application.  Referral to a flooring company contact they had in Atascadero solved the problem beautifully with vinyl that resembles cork. The width of the vinyl was 13', my areas (kitchen/laundry) was 12'6".  The skill of these installers had the vinyl laid in two rooms (no cabinets at that time) with NO SEAMS!  I had no hesitation in recommending Kevin and John (Ohana Builders) to anyone for any size projects.  Questions?  Call me: 805/544-9620; if I'm not home, I'll get back to you.  You cannot go wrong with these two wonderful men working on your home or rental properties. Cathy Bethel

We met Kevin when he was sent to us by Pella to install eighteen replacement windows in our house in San Simeon.  From the beginning of the project he was personable, honest and very professional.  We felt very comfortable entrusting our home repair to him.  The harsh climate next to the ocean requires extreme attention to detail, and Kevin went beyond our expectations in ensuring the newly  installed windows and remodeled clerestory would help protect our home from the elements.
We will definitely call him when our next project comes up!

This has been a beyond positive experience. Kevin Hass and John Cartwright are multi-talented; they work smarter, not harder, constantly strive to make the oddities "right" and are cognizant of budget and in making what I have selected work. They have helped me stay on budget, offered brilliant suggestions that I hadn't considered, maintain positive contact with wonderful subcontractors they've contacted (Craig @ Koehler Plumbing;Brian @ Pella windows, Dan @Morro Doors; Bob Smith/Dan @ Bob Smith Painters, Sherwood construction for electrical, Chuck@Hayward Lumber,Jeff @ McLain Tile, Patty @ KoreL tiles, Pat at Los Osos Glass Jim @ Paragon Marble, Rudy/Manny @ Comfort Living HVAC, C& C Tree Service; Dione @ Williams Flrg, Portney Construction for asbestos removal, Gold concrete and Jason at Precision Drywall, Western Insulation) that have made my various projects come in on time and on budget. He works well with SLO city permit offices and has an artistic eye for the scope of the project as well. They have no hesitation in making workable suggestions when needed and appreciate the fact that I've done/shared a lot of research in order to formulate an ideas of what style and visions I have sought for this home makeover. The bills are annotated so I have ideas of what my costs have been (remodeling versus renovation). I have no hesitation what so ever either to making a recommendation of Ohana Builders ( Kevin and John) to others or to utilize them again for future projects. What started out in my mind in February 2010, became a reality by March 2011.   I have updated my pictures to include the bathrooms, kitchen and entry finished products.