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- Lou Shapiro General ContractorLou does great work; he is reliable and charges reasonable rates. His first job for us was to remodel our guest room with new flooring and other upgrades. We were so impressed that we hired him to do several other jobs around our home, including fencing, plumbing, electrical work, redoing the floor in our rental unit, building a dog run. He Installed a deep sink here and at a dog rescue where i volunteer. The list of jobs is very long, with very satisfactory results
- American Vision WindowsAlan was amazing, he was courteous, professional and detail-oriented. I can't wait for the completion of the installation to see the final product.
- Approved Contractor Inc.Windows were measured. I was informed windows were ordered. I was informed windows are ready and a date was made for installation. Installers arrived as scheduled. Installers did a good job of coving furniture. Old windows removed new windows installed Very clean job. Excellent installation and clean up. The whole family was happy with the new windows
- Fine Builders IncFine Builders did an amazing job with our condo renovations. My wife and I worked with a project manager, Nir, who was very useful in coordinating by all aspects of the job, mainly because both my wife and I are working more than 40 minutes away from home 6 days a week. If we gone with individual companies for the paint, wood floors, carpenters, etc., the job would have taken a lot more of our time and probably lasted much longer. The reason why I am giving Fine builders this review is because they put the quality of work first above everything. At a certain point, the workers made a mistake in installing the floors, but rather than try to convince us that it’s ok, they immediately told us of the situation and then paid for new supplies themselves. They also went through extra measures to make sure the wood floor in the kitchen was perfect and that we are happy with how they look. There were a few delays during the remodeling, messes left behind during the day and few confusions about general issues, but I think this is normal and part of the remodeling process and seemed to be not bad at all compared to the stories I've heard from friends and relatives. Nir gave us a credit at the end of the remodeling because he wanted us to have the place cleaned up professionally by someone that we wanted (he offered us to bring someone but we wanted to bring them ourselves), so that by itself was a completely great gift that we got from Nir. The fact that the company valued the quality of the work and customer satisfaction so highly counts for a lot. I definitely recommend this company
- Hawley & Sons Construction & Handyman ServicesWarren and his team provided excellent service. We were very pleased with the end product and will contact them again first for ALL our handyman, remodel, or new build projects. Many thanks!!
- Adrian ConstructionFrom the first quote until completion, all was flawless. Extreme attention to detail and neatness. Owner keep us informed every day on schedule for other subs, ie, stucco, electrical, etc. A very professional job. You can not tell that the door was not part of original home construction.
- NVA Home Services, LLCWOW! Who knew our tiny bathroom could become so spacious! Thanks to NVA Home Services, we were able to expand our bathroom to something that we have always wanted. We were blown away by their professionalism, efficiency and affordable pricing! We will be in touch!
- Thrasher ConstructionThe dry rot repairs were done quickly, and after a complaint about the cosmetic result on the window, it was replaced promptly. The deck work was completed by a subcontractor, but was reviewed by Scott on a daily basis. The work was done quickly and the crew was professional and friendly. The high deck on our house was finished within 10 days and Scott was present to ensure that the inspection was completed. The price for the deck was very competitive, compared to estimates we received from other contractors. The price for the dry rot repairs was not reasonable, it was equal to the amount given by our pest inspector which was known to be overpriced. (We didn't know that Thrasher had a copy of his estimate, and just matched it until after the repairs were completed.) I was happy with the work, the price and time of the repairs. I would definitely use Thrasher Construction again for major house repairs / remodel
- WASSON ROOFING AND GENERAL CONTRACTINGIt was great. Forest and his staff were here when they said they would be. They were easy to work with and very knowledgeable in all areas. They went above and beyond and work diligently to finish my house for me by Christmas. In fact they finished on Christmas eve after my ceiling had fell in due to a pipe breaking. I would use them again and would recommend them to anyone looking for excellent service with reasonable prices
- Nothin22it Handyman Service Patrick Joseph MaloneyPatrick worked fast and efficiently and offered good advice on ways to make or rental house more appealing. I’ll hire him again!
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Gold Pacific Construction is a general contractor serving the Greater LA County. We are a family owned and operated company and we strive to bring your concepts to reality. We service your needs from design to demo to completion on a time and on budget. We specialize in multi units and single family constructions and remodels. We are fully bonded, licensed and insured
"Very transpatent dealings with great communication throughout. The finish was clean and professional. Very happy with the end result."
Drywall licensed contractor serving L.A for more than 20 years and now serving Palmdale area with Additional number: 8183359147. I am fully insured. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL !!! Give me the opportunity to show you why people prefer the King of Drywall. I never request money in advance (in jobs that are not more than 6 days ). If you're happy with my work, I'm happy to receive payment! If you are not satisfied, I will work hard until you are 100% satisfied
"They were great! Price was very fair and it did not change from start to finish. I highly recommend them!"
JB paint services offers quality interior painting at reasonable prices, I am the owner of this Business and have painting for seven years I have recently relocated back to my hometown of Bakersfield, Ca and I am going into business for myself. Here at JB Paint Services we are respectful,polite,clean and very efficient at what we do.
Services include Painting,Dry Wall, Drywall patch/repair and light carpentry work. Among other things Inquire withi
"Great work ethic! On time and never stopped to look at his phone while working!"
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Advanced Development Building and Real Estate Corp. and associates is designed to specifically cater to clients looking for complete construction and management service from small to large size commercial and residential projects. We offer a complete spectrum of services and diversified experience to ensure a successful completion of the following services: New Home Construction:
Tenant Improvement
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"We recommend Advanced Development. Tom Padilla built two great houses. One on the 10th hole at TPC golf course in Valencia and one in Malibu. Both houses were beautifully done. The design work was amazing. The hard wood floors and marble counter tops are stellar. Great work Tom!"
We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass.
Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home.
Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass.
Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens
"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."
Whether it is your home, office or closet that needs a fresh look, The Original Cabinet Experts is here to help. With an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau and proud members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association The Original Cabinet Experts is what you are looking for.
"The kitchen cabinets are half installed and the process has been smooth. Sam has kept the line of communication open. He is easy to get along with and always answers my questions. He has awesome cabinet builders. He subs out the tile work and electrical work. So far the work is good and I'm looking forward to a new kitchen.
Newly engineered or remodeled decks, wood, decks, composite decks, timbertech, exotic brazilian decks.
"They did an excellent job and the new stairway blends in with the existing deck beautifully. All repairs were done, and my deck looks great now!"
over 26 years of quality craftsmanship to offer
"Very good. Lepage contractor showed up & gave an estimate as promised. An agreement was made & the job was completed on time & for the price quoted!! Professional, courteous & prompt service!! I will hire Lepage again for home projects!!"
Elizabeth Shutters is California's biggest and highest-rated shutter and specialty door manufacturer. We design, build and install window coverings and interior doors throughout California and save money by selling direct with Designers and Installers in every city from San Diego to Napa. Our shutters are called the "Last Honest Shutters". They're made with whole Basswood, an unbeatable acrylic lacquer finish, come with a lifetime warranty and have won every customer satisfaction and quality ..
"Agents were on time. Helpful. Didn’t leave a mess. Very satisfied with product."
At Excel Construction L.A., we offer the full range of remodeling services for both interior and exterior additions – bathroom and kitchen remodeling, landscape design and installation, pool and water falls, custom windows and doors, roofing and gutters, interior/ exterior painting, texture coating, patio enclosure, patio cover, stucco. Cement work, foundation reinforcement, and masonry, to name a few. Our years of experience have taught us numerous innovative ideas and the implementation tec..
"We needed to upgrade the kitchen and to enlarge it by adding new space. We had few estimates for the remodeling, but the one who stood out as the best for us was with Eyal from Excel Construction. Eyal gave us a fair estimate for the big remodeling job. Right after we got the approval from the building inspectors, the demolition stage started few days after. The communication with Eyal during the whole remodeling project was outstanding. The working crew arrived to the house each morning and all the materials for the work arrived as needed and a new wall was built 3’ near the garage. The new space of the kitchen become much larger and better than we wanted. The working people were very nice people to work with, but on top of that, they always listened to our comments and always did everything to our approval. We are in love with our gorgeous new kitchen and we want to thank Excel Construction for making it. We highly recommend.
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- WASSON ROOFING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING8150 W AVENUE K8
Lancaster, California 93536
- WASSON ROOFING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING
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- 310HandymanP.O. Box 491282
Los Angeles, California 90049
- 310Handyman
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- Advanced Development Building & Real Estate Corp6700 Fallbrook Ste 100A
West Hills, California 91307
- Advanced Development Building & Real Estate Corp
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- CAPSTONE EXTERIOR DESIGN FIRM19205 Parthenia St Ste G
Northridge, California 91324 - CBTT ServicesPO Box 282
Lake Hughes, California 93532 - Clark Pest Control11285 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, California 95742
- CAPSTONE EXTERIOR DESIGN FIRM
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- D King Construction7738 Rushlight Ave
Littlerock, California 93543 - Danmer Custom Window Coverings Los Angeles8000 Woodley Ave
Van Nuys, California 91406 - Double Dub Construction3381 Sky Ln
SHINGLE SPRINGS, California 95682
- D King Construction
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- Elizabeth Shutters525 S Rancho Ave
Colton, California 92324 - EXCEL CONSTRUCTION LA7100 van nuys blvd suite 202
Van Nuys, California 91405
- Elizabeth Shutters
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- G E Jumonville Construction27638 Silver Lakes Pkwy
Helendale, California 92342 - Gold Pacific Construction INC1134 W 68th St
Los Angeles, California 90044
- G E Jumonville Construction
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- Hampton Enterprise LLC254 W Lawrence Harris Hwy
Slocomb, Alabama 36375 - Hunt Construction20909 Norwalk Blvd
Lakewood, California 90715
- Hampton Enterprise LLC
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- Interactive Visions West4129 Roosevelt Trl
Frazier Park, California 93225
- Interactive Visions West
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- Jaureguy's Paint and Decorating436 E. Main St .
Turlock, California 95380 - JB paint services 5725 Brookdale Ave
Bakersfield, California 93308 - Joseph Lutz ConstructionPO Box 491
Soulsbyville, California 95372
- Jaureguy's Paint and Decorating
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- Lanco General Contractor Inc5712 E Fountain Way
Fresno, California 93727 - Landmark Energy Upgrades12515 Sherman Way Suite A
North Hollywood, California 91605 - Lepage Construction324 E F St
Tehachapi, California 93561
- Lanco General Contractor Inc
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- Martin Enterprises Construction2200 N. Cerritos Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262 - MENACI DESIGN DRYWALL The King Of Drywall6713 Quakertown Ave. 1348 windermere ct ,palmdale,ca 93551
Winnetka, California 91306 - Mike's Artificial Grass2271 Clanfield Ave.
Acton, California 93510
- Martin Enterprises Construction
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- Pacific Coast Termite Inc40487 Encyclopedia Cir
Fremont, California 94538 - Premium Remodeling Inc17412 Ventura Blvd Ste 206
Encino, California 91316
- Pacific Coast Termite Inc
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- Rans Group5785 Kibler Rd.
Paradise, California 95969 - RB Remodeling & ConstructionPO Box 462033
Los Angeles, California 90046
- Rans Group
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- Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.168 Roller Coaster Road
Strafford, New Hampshire 03884
- Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.
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- Temecula Property Improvement30890 Bardmore Dr
Temecula, California 92592 - The Original Cabinet Experts1815 E. Wilshire Suite 902
Santa Ana, California 92705
- Temecula Property Improvement
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- Valley Carpentry & Construction LLC31210 La Baya Drive 204
Thousand Oaks, California 91362
- Valley Carpentry & Construction LLC