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"Structural engineer came by to confirm if wall was non-load bearing as suspected. Confirmed, can now move on with my project."

"Structural Engineer Ehab contacted me about my residential property inquiry. He had already reviewed my property and the general situation I was inquiring about when I called him back. We spoke to me about his concerns with the project and answered all my questions over the phone. He was excellent to work with. Professional & Knowledgeable. Would highly recommend reaching out for technical issues concerning residential engineering. The reason he wasn't hired was that he provided feedback that dissuaded us from taking on a costly project that would not have achieved our stated goals. I will definitely reach out to Ehab in the future prior to beginning any major residential addition or remodel."

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"Mr. Jonathon Sipeâ s knowledge of all areas related to structural engineering is exceptional. Jonathon came to my house a few times to assess a wall tear-down and each time he came he took time to explain in detail all the various options of how to accomplish my project. Apart from his evident and demonstrated technical expertise, his attention to detail is another one of his great qualities. Jonathon is also very responsive to follow-up questions and takes time to explain things in simple terms. I also want to say a few words about Mrs. Trina Sipe, who I had the pleasure of interacting with as well. Trina was very helpful in all administrative aspects, especially with keeping me informed of project status, financial transactions, etc. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend New Beginnings Engineering for any structural engineering job!"

"Thank you Goodfellas. You guys were able to perform all of my needs all in one company. From the lighting, to the design, to the remodel Goodfellas was able to help give me great ideas for it all. You guys rock! I am so fulfilled with you guys that everything I have to say is positive. I have had bad experiences in the past with other companies and you guys proved to me that I can trust you with all areas of my home. My home is beautiful and I couldn't ask for more. I just wanted to give my thanks and say I appreciate the amazing work. Recognition should be given where it is due and you guys have definitely earned that. I highly suggest GoodFellas as your choice."

"I have contacted Meir from t.n.l. construction and from the first meeting he show knowledge and professionalism.
Meir referred me to an architect and a structural engineer that t.n.l. works with I hired them and they also were very professional.
After the design was complete and we pull the permit i negotiated with t.n.l I got tow other quotes that not only were higher also the contractors did not show the professionalism that t.n.l showed.
We sign a contract and t.n.l started with the foundation than the rough and the final.
They ordered the long lead time items ahead of time in order not to delay the job.
Only in the last 2 weeks they demo the part that connect the addition with the existing house in order not to inconvenienced me.
The addition look beautiful and an integral part of the house.
T.N.L. were very professional and the kept the yard and the house clean.
All inspections passed the first time we call for."

"August 7 Update:

We're still underway (see pictures), but work is almost complete now and I really don't know what else to say besides WOW.  We practically have a whole new house and it's gorgeous!  And it's really only been 2 months since the city gave final approvals -- who else can build a house (and with this quality) so fast!

Sion and Asi have been there making sure everything is done right every step of the way.  They have also been very helpful in showing us all of the new components to our home and giving advice and suggestions as needed.  In fact, often when there's a decision to be made, we'll meet at the house and work it out together.  Here and there have been hiccups, but this is to be expected in a big construction project and it's always been resolved beautifully.  I really appreciate that they've allowed and encouraged us to be really central in making decisions on this project rather than assuming what we'd want. 

We're so excited for our home to be complete and know that it's been built with quality materials throughout.  Real Construction has done amazing work!


Original Review:
Even though my project is not yet complete, I want to share our experiences so far with Sion at Real Construction. Sion was actually referred to me by a family member who had worked with him before a number of times (I didn't even know until recently that he was on Angie's List). Even though we're not done yet, we're really excited for the progress so far! 

 Our project is a very big one (second floor addition, some first floor expansion, adding central AC and heat throughout, and a complete kitchen remodel) and Sion has been hands on every step of the way. He's been mindful of our budget, needs, and timeline. 

 Because we're waiting for the renovations to be done before selling our old place and moving into the new one, time really does mean money for us. Sion has been amazing at getting everything ready to go as quickly as possible! I don't think I've ever seen a contractor as diligent at pushing to get the plans done, permits approved, and getting the work going. He's early to our meetings and he's great at responding to calls, texts, and emails ? how many people can say that about their contractor? Seriously, sometimes he has to track ME down, not the other way around! It's fantastic knowing he's staying on top of everything. 
Also, for the parts of our job that he can't do, like the official plans that require an architect and engineer, he's given us great subcontractors. 

 Once the project is done, I'll update with before and after pics, but in the meantime I wanted to share our experience so far with Real Construction."

"Before remodel, we had 1440sqft of living space; afterward we had 1891sqft, but it made the whole house "work" better and feel bigger.  Also, the roof space increased by 1,000sqft, which enatiled much more work than the additional 450sqft represents.

We feel lucky to have found Anthony Fiore as our contractor. He was recommended to me by a friend at work, and he made the entire project as pain-free as it could be.  He stayed in constant communication with us, worked with us on changes in scope, and helped find reasonable and affordable solutions to unforeseen problems.

We spent a lot of time up front thinking about what we wanted, getting information on materials and other costs, and assessing our financial risk. We even created a 3D model of our house and fiddled with it for a good year so we could see the impacts of the structural changes to the existing house and evaluate approaches to problems. (Here, I have to plug the fabulous FREE modeling app we used, which was Google Sketchup.) 

Maybe that's overkill, but it enabled us to try different things, know the limitations, and do our own rough calc on what we should expect to pay for materials.  But mostly, we figured that since remodelling a house is a huge hassle and a seriuoous expense--and WE were the ones who would have to live witht the results--we wanted to give ourselves every opportunity to explore the potential upsides and the possible downsides.

We then put together a package of dimensioned views and requested bids from 5 contractors.  Each bidder had the EXACT same package to use for their bid, but they still came in with a $50K spread between the highest and lowest bids.

Like most people, we chose the lowest bid, but only after calling all 10 of his references and getting glowing reviews of his attention to detail and his excellent management of the project. He was also the only one who provided references with his initial bid.

After we engaged Fiorebuilt, we modified the scope to include vaulted ceilings, an upgraded electric panel and upgraded roofing materials--all of which increased the price considerably, yet it was still well below the two highest original bids, which did not even include that work. So we were confident that we could tolerate (financially) the remaining uknown risks.

Our final calculation of the cost per sqft, when considering the extra roofing footprint and work done on on walls that went down to studs came in at what we'd expected to pay when we started the project. And what people often forget is that time plays a huge role in how well the project goes.  Anthony's crew showed up every day, on time and worked hard. Between his management of the project and their diligent effort we are one week away from finished after just 11 weeks.  That is a HUGE boon to us!

Because we're pretty handy, we planned to do some parts of the work ourselves to save cost--like running Cat5 wire and coax through the walls, setting the fireplace and stove vents, and similar "detail" work.  We made sure Anthony was always aware of our plans and he worked to accommodate all of our many (many!) reqests. He offered advice and recommended resources as needed.  He even came out on a Sunday to check out some plumbing we'd done to make sure it was up to code and wouldn't interfere with the work he was doing.

In sum, I'm taking the time and trouble to write this review because we've all heard horror stories about bad remodel experiences.  I want people to know that there are some contractors who can make it a worthwhile endeavor.  I think of Fiorebuilt as the "gold standard."  I know that from now on, if we want anything done to our house, Anthony Fiore will be our first phone call--and probably the only call we'll need to make. 

If anyone belongs on the Pages of Happiness, Fiorebuilt Construction certainly DOES!"

"Jessica is very profession in arranging a visit by one of their structural engineer to confirm a wall is non-load bearing. Edward came, observed and confirmed it. He also provided info what city may need for getting a permit for removing it. He is also very professional and very knowledgeable."

"They are hands down the best investment I ever made in my life. I had a very odd shaped area that I needed fenced off, but I have a very modern looking house. He came and took measurements within two days. He then came back with the final measurements with his welder. It was so fast. He had these 9' beautiful fences. They powder coat them to the color you want. His design is awesome. The property line is a little angled, so the fences wouldn't fit because the metal is so tall, so they went overnight and welded a new piece. It is so nice. After that, it was so good, I had them redo my garage door in the same style. That again, took nine business days. It was just perfect. It sounds expensive, but these were big gates. They ran 25' of fencing and then another 7' on one side. They also put in two doors that have deadbolts, with many angles. It's not just an average garage. My house was built in the 1920's, so they went way beyond. It wasn't like putting on a new door, they had to build a new steel frame, and then they had to inset it into the roof line. It was so much more than you could ever expect. I can't stop talking about it. They were just so good. They put two working barn doors on the garage with separate locks. It is very detailed. They were so professional. It's so hard to find in LA people that you want to work with again. They are going to do a 30' fence along the back of my house, so I will be using them again in a couple of months. I don't know how much more I could gush about them. I had been avoiding doing the work because I'm use to people coming up with excuses. They were just problem solvers. They were fixing problems and making them work versus trying to up charge you after the fact. It was very straightforward and the price didn't change. I think they did more work than they initially thought, but there was no haggle on the price or anything."