I-Build Home Renovations

About us

Ron Hawley, owner of I Build Home Renovations began his passion for carpentry by doing small wood working projects shortly after his Mother bought him a carpenters kit for kids on his 12 birthday. Knowing that this was something he loved doing, he continued his passion by taking woodworking shops throughout middle to high school years. After graduating from High School, he began his career at the age of 18 in the construction industry, serving a four year apprenticeship program and on the job training provided by the Carpenters Union of Southern California. After completing the program, he went on to work for various general contractors as a Journeyman Carpenter for an additional 12 more years, while reaching a status of Job Foremen to Assistant Superintendent and gaining valuable experience in many aspects of the trade. For over 25 years now, Ron has been enjoying doing all his own work, making a living with his passion in the home remodeling industry and providing a personalized service to his customers, with quality workmanship, strong work ethics and a vast knowledge of the trade.

Business highlights

42 years of experience

Services we offer

Carpentry Home Repairs, Custom Alterations, Custom Built-ins, Custom Fences & Gates, Custom Home Remodeling, Decks & Patios Covers, Decorative Hardware, Doors & Windows, Dry-Rot Damage Repair, Kitchens & Baths, Mouldings, Termite Damage Repair

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.816 Reviews
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Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews
Rob S.
Sep 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
It was great. Ron Hawley is the best in the Los Angeles area when it deck, porch and balcony repairs

Keith M.
Aug 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Excellent work, on time and great workmanship!

Shelly N.
Aug 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ron was FABULOUS! He worked on a project for us over a period of a few weeks and communicated well throughout the entire process. He showed up on time each day, was respectful, and delivered exactly what he promised. Without hesitation, I would hire Ron again

William C.
Jan 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Ron came out to discuss the scope of work and identify stages. My house is 100+ years old and the construction is redwood. The window trim was neglected, and framing damaged in some places. Ron warned unidentifiable wood damage could only be found as work commenced. In fact he found three areas where framing, studs and other supports were badly damaged. He worked for a little over two months, replaced support structures and framing to the point they were very close to being ready for the next phase and a different specialty, stucco patch and repair. Unfortunately my budget came up a little short due to the extensive and unexpected amount of work. I have suspended work for now. So, finish work on the trim remains and then I can get to the stucco patch and refresh. I would have loved Ron to finish. There is no doubt he knows carpentry and quality woods. If you don't believe me include him in your "rule of three" when you call people to come out to bid. Let him talk wood to you.

Rian L.
Oct 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
I had gotten several quotes from other carpenters that said that the entire side of that wall would need to be replaced. Ron took a look at it and said otherwise. After hiring him, he went in and took out a small section to examine the water damage and discovered that it did not go as high as I had been told. So like a surgeon he took out the damaged areas and flawlessly stitched everything back together so you can’t even tell any work was done. It’s seamless. Once the house is painted you will not be able to tell anything was done. His attention to detail is great and I would hire him again in the future. I would also recommend to anyone looking for a great and honest carpenter to call Ron immediately.

P L.
Sep 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Ron is a very talented and experienced carpenter. As an architect with over 30 years of experience, I have very high expectations and he definitely exceeded them! Ron completed a number of projects on my 70+ year old home including replacing redwood siding, repairing framing and a door sill. He even found and expertly installed interior trim molding that matched the original perfectly!

Joshua F.
Feb 2015
2.0
$2,000
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Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"Dear Member, I sincerely apologize for how you feel about my performance on this job. I wish you would've contacted me sooner than two months after the completed work to inform me of your dissatisfaction, I can only imagine how frustrating that would be. I am the owner and would love an opportunity to make this right by you. We originally agreed on "materials+labor" because there was no way of knowing what was around the windows which all turned out to be extensively dry-rotted. It was not a simple job, but I appreciate your input and look forward to serving you better in the future."


John C.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,520
We got the referral from Angie's list of local companies for door installation. Ron returned my call and showed up at the appointed time. As the work involved both dog damage and dry rot (to the siding and door frame), he was not able to give a firm estimate. We agreed on a daily rate plus materials. Payment was each day. The finished work looks great. Doors operate fine. Even the finish painting was done well. Each day Ron cleaned up when finished. He definitely left the yard better than when it was before he started work. Very professional, high quality work. A pleasure to work with. We will hire him again for additional work.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"Thank you, [member name removed]! These were very kind words. I appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future. I wish every client was as pleasant to work with as you were."


John C.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$540
We had previously hired Ron to install some doors and frames and found his work as high quality. Ron shows up on time, is pleasant to work with, and does a very professional, high quality job. He brings all his own tools, procures the materials, and then cleans up afterwards. A superb carpenter who we will hire again in the future for more work.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"Thank you again, [member name removed]! You are a very kind customer and I truly appreciate you. Let me know when I can serve you again. ~Ron"


Al K.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
I called Ron from I-Build Home Renovation and made an appointment for him to come check out a rotted area of my balcony.  I felt very comfortable with giving Ron the job because he conducted himself in a very trustworthy manner.  He only tackled area that he was comfortable with, which is carpentry.  Ron replaced all the rotted area of the balcony and found wood planks that matched existing ones perfectly.  Now that the wood has been painted, you couldn't tell that it had been replace.  He also referred me to a roofer who ended up replace the balcony roof and performed a roof tune-up for me.  Overall, I'm very pleased with my experience with I-Build Home Renovation and would certainly use them for future work.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"[member name removed], thank you for your kind words. I'm sorry you weren't completely satisfied with my pricing, but hope you appreciate the superior quality of workmanship. I appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future. ~Ron"


Stephen C.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
This was such a small job that I was hesitant to bother a contractor with it but I just did not hVe the right tools . I called Ronald on Friday and he arrived exactly at 9:00 a.m. Saturday as planned. He looked at the job understood what I wanted and had a good idea on how to make what we needed. Ronald went out, picked up e materials and did in less than 2 hours what would have taken me all weekend. We will definitely call him for our next project.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"[member name removed], Thank you, for your very kind words. I appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future. It was my sincere pleasure working with you. ~Ron"


James L.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Ron did a wonderful job. The quality and completeness of his work is outstanding. Ron was unfailingly friendly and helpful and found some badly-damaged spots that I had not come across. After Ron finished with removing dry-rot-damaged wood and expertly repaired the damage he primed all the newly installed wood. I will call on Ron for any work I may need in the future. His work is first-rate.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"(member name removed), Thank you for your very kind words. I appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future. You were a pleasure as a customer and would love an opportunity to work with you again. Sincerely, Ron"


Margaret H.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
I called Ron to install a new front door, including a new threshold, handle and lock. Ron came out to my home he was punctual and very professional. It was a very difficult installation because the door jamb was not level and there were several other issues that needed to be corrected. He didn't have any hesitation taking on such a difficult job. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of the whole job and would highly recommend him considering his knowledge and experience. He is a real craftsman and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"[member name removed], your kind words leave me humbled. It was a true pleasure serving you and look forward to working with you again in the future. Always choose quality. I hope your door is still the welcoming feature to your home you imagined it would be. Thank you, Ron."


Karen B.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
The job went well. I am very pleased with my cabinets and especially my built-in wash hamper. It makes my bathroom look neater and bigger. Ron is a very dependable worker and is very neat.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"[member name removed], Thank you for your very kind words. I appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future. ~Ron"


Karen B.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,885
Ron came in on the estimate right on time and spent almost one hour in recommending various types of moldings and giving us some really good ideas as far as the type of doors to install and which hardware to use. He was very polite and patient with us as we have not had that much experience with remodeling. He brought in samples of various moldings and recommended which ones would go well with our home.
I hired Ron of I-Build Home Renovations to hang several doors in our master bedroom. He did a beautiful job hanging them. He also installed the hardware on them. He put new casing moldings around the doors. It looks great. He also put crown molding and base molding in the bedroom. All the joints came together beautifully. He was always on time. He cleaned up after himself. He is extremely neat and tidy. He is very polite. The end result was exactly what we wanted. He also stuck to his estimate. We would definitely use Ron again and have recommended him to friends.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"[member name removed], I'm left speechless. Thank you so much for your kind words. If only every customer were like you. You truly remind me why I have the greatest job in the world. I hope your doors are still satisfactory and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you again in the future. Sincerely, Ron"


Kenneth M.
Mar 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
Contained above.
Response from I-Build Home Renovations

"[member name removed], I hope the quality of my work was so good, you can't even hear my response. You were a true pleasure to serve and look forward to an opportunity to serve you again in the future. Sincerely, Ron"

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FAQ

I-Build Home Renovations is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Yes, I-Build Home Renovations offers free project estimates.
No, I-Build Home Renovations does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, I-Build Home Renovations does not offer a senior discount.
No, I-Build Home Renovations does not offer emergency services.
No, I-Build Home Renovations does not offer warranties.