Azteca 111 Builders Inc

Rick was fantastic. This was the second job he's done for us and despite it being on the smaller side, he made sure it was done right and well. He matched the stain of the wood really really well and was able to have his team knock it out in one day.

Awesome! I hired Rick even though he was slightly a little more ($100) than my other quotes because I was initially impressed with his professionalism. What I didn't know then is that he has an equally professional "Back-End" staff in the form of his wife. In the 11 years that I have worked on my house and hired many contractors, I have never had the attention or the responsiveness that I have had from this team, and to me that means more than anything. They communicate, are prompt in replies and tech savvy. In my opinion I do not see how contractors can run a business in any other way, but they do. If you are a woman and have ever had the misfortune of dealing with contractors that do not know what an invoice is, do not know how to use their cell phone, do not show up on the job, then Azteca is for you. I especially liked when I asked for some more finishing work to be done on the deck, Rick didn't hesitate and said he'd be back to do the work. No questions, no complaints. This is the very first time that this has happened with me and ANY contractor. His guys did amazing work, were here every day, came back promptly to do the finishing and did not leave a mess. I have finally found my dream contractor. When I get some more cash, I will hire Rick (Azteca) to redo my bathroom, my kitchen and my garage. Etc., etc., etc,. Loved them!

The project consisted of a structural renovation of a four stories, four bedrooms and three bathrooms single family house in Beverly Hills. Overall the project took seven months. The end result went way beyond expectations. State of the art finishes, and quality of the work. There are no words to describe how thankful I am to Rick Valdez (general contractor of Azteca 111 Builders Inc.). He made a superb work despite all the difficulties of the project. Throughout the entire project he demonstrated outstanding design and problem-solving skills. What I was not expecting when I hired Azteca was actually to establish such a trustworthy relationship with Rick, I feel a deep sense of gratitude towards Rick, Lucia and the crew. Matteo

Azteca provided a thorough proposal that we found very helpful. We were actually disappointed that we weren't able to work with them. They also provided great assistance in helping us analyze the bids prepared by other contractors and generally, great input on the design and layout of the project. They were also extremely punctual and flexible.

It went smooth and it was an overall pleasant and informative experience. Rick arrived on time and we went straight to work on my issues regarding a basement conversion. I previously had terrible experiences with contractors and i had given up hope in finding an honest contractor that would give me straight answers and a clear picture on what i was up against. Previous contractors would promise the world just to get me to sign a contract. With Rick i felt that finally my search was over because i felt his honesty as he continued to speak the truths about hillside ordinance and foundation issues. He was willing to share his knowledge with me just so i can get a clear picture of what i was up against should i decide to go through with my project. I learned alot from rick today!! Thanks to Rick i can say that my wife and i are now able to make a decision alot easier with the information provided to me. If we decide to sign up it will no doubt be with Rick from Azteca 111 Builders! If you value your hard earned money and are needing an honest licensed contractor your search is over, call Rick.

Azteca came out to give me an estimate on some exterior stucco repair work I needed done. The guy arrived on time and was very nice. He promised to get back to me with an estimate...and here we are two+ weeks later and I have not heard back. I believe two weeks is a sufficient amount of time to wait before posting such a review. **Update 5/8/14** Azteca contacted me, apparently there was some type of miscommunication regarding the estimate. The guy that came out thought he'd mentioned that I needed an engineer to come out to assess the damage before an estimate could be given, which is why it was never sent. I did appreciate their phone call to address the matter, which shows their level of professionalism.

We've used Azteca before for big and small projects. Rick and Lucia and the guys in their crew are all wonderful--punctual, professional, upfront, clear and very knowledgeable. We will definitely use them again.

I did not use these builders but I did get a quote from them. There quote was very high, about 50% higher than 2 other quotes i got. It also took them a long time to get back to me with the quote. over a week. I would not use them

Rick and his team were always a pleasure to work with, were punctual, and super fair. They gave us line item estimates for every detail, which made things a lot easier when we inevitably decided we wanted to do specific things slightly differently. We found a lot of unexpected rot in the dining room along with uncovering a clear previous fire that had burned some of the columns and beams such that they needed to be replaced. That put us over the initial estimate, but Rick and Azteca ultimately took a loss on it because the initial estimate for that additional work order didn't include everything that ultimately needed to be done (i.e. they were extremely fair). Overall, you won't find a better or fairer contractor. Can't go wrong.

As soon as the contract was signed, Rick scheduled the work quickly. He came with his workers and remeasured everything. We discussed the design and he gave me some catalogues to look at designs. I selected a combination of two designs. Rick and I discussed the finish on the railings and I selected black. The railings were installed. There were a total of three different steps, each different from one another. The railings in the front of the house needed to curve with the conture of the steps. One other was just a straight forward design which was straight. The final set went in an area where I plant my vegetables. The railing needed to be spaced so I could still have access to work in the garden yet allow safety on some very steep steps.The work was completed within a few days after starting. When the final coat of paint was finished I was not completely satisfied with the finish. Rick came to inspect the work and was not satisfied either. He sent the painters back to sand and repaint all the railings. He suggested instead of the black an antique bronze might be a better choice for color. He was right. I was very pleased with the final paint. Rick has completed several projects for me and I have been very satisfied with all the work. I will call him again when I am ready for my next project.

Rick was on time to look at the job, was thorough in his review, and obviously knew his stuff. The problem is I never received a cost estimate. Called back after not hearing from him after one week. Was told he was really backed up, but would expedite. But as of this review, have still not received anything. Luckily I have moved on because I had other contractors bidding on the job and hired someone else. But to say the least, was disappointed because Azteca was so highly rated.

It went great. Rick and Lucia were both helpful and very sweet. They gave me a quick estimate and got to work right away. They removed all the debris from our very large back yard and even went out of their way to donate a large cactus plant to a nursery instead of just throwing it out. Rick also taught me to irrigate the front yard. I look forward to working with them again soon and would highly recommend them.

Concrete decks were replaced on 13 balconies, with reinforcement of the structure. Planter boxes and railings were fabricated in redwood to get them termite-resistant. New balconies were stained. The work was a bit slow, but was done very professionally. Our questions and requests were properly addressed by the contractor.

I've been doing business with Rick at Azteca 111 for over 10 years. I needed glass shower doors for our work place gym shower and Rick provided the service. Over the years of doing different projects with Rick he has never let me down on providing what he commits to doing. His crew is professional and always clean up after themselves. I've done big projects and small one's. Ricks commitment to his work ethic and professionalism will always bring me back to using his services.

Rick and his guys were very professional and friendly. Rick was there right when he said he'd be and provided a detailed proposal. Updates to the proposal for the work were swift and accurate. He helped me figure out the best course of action for updating the dilapidated deck and patio in our back yard. As soon as we signed off on the work, his guys started the next day and were fast and hard working. We had a lot of custom made furniture on the deck, but his guys did a great job of moving it out of the way carefully and respectfully. Work on the deck and the patio happened at the same time and went on for about a week. The deck came out great, and they did a great job with all the little details as well as making sure the overall staining looked smooth. After construction finished, they cleaned up everything really carefully and not the deck is beautiful. For the patio, they needed to break up a pretty janky uneven flagstone surface, regrade the surface and relay the flagstone and cement. After some dithering on our part, my wife and I threw him a curveball and asked him to extend the patio over a large hole. Without missing a beat, he got me a bid and was able to build a small retaining wall, fill in the hole (with construction debris left over from the demoed brick stairs) grade it to match and them seamlessly add an additional few feet of flagstone and cement. The whole thing looks beautiful and complete. The railroad tie stairs were a great pitch and ended up looking more tied into our house than the old brick ones. Lastly, we were gone over the weekend when the wrought iron railing was put up on the side of the house, but it was an awesome surprise to come home too. It was a tricky set up to make look nice, but his iron guy nailed it. The wrought iron itself is gorgeous as well with lots of little really well designed details. All in all we couldn't be happier and would happily hire Rick and Azteca 111 Builders again as well as heartily recommend them to anyone in the silverlake area looking for a some really really good general contracting work. A special shout out goes to Lucia at the office. She's super patient and kind and charming and took good care of us.

I am so happy with my new AC/HEAT system. The guys came in and did a clean job removing debris and materials ....these guys are super clean and don't leave a mess at the end of each work day. The unit is awesome; spent my first summer with a cool house! Thanks Rick for the service you provide.

I was very pleased with Rick's recomendations on an iron gate. it was very nice simple and will last us a very long time.

Rick was successful and very professional in completing the project. His experience in the field helped him identify some major problems with the plumbing that could have cost me more in the long run. I enjoy working with Rick and have come to trust his advice.

Awesome job!! Rick does a great job from start to finish. We had a bad old roof that Rick repaired and added a new roof to the entire house. We are waterproof safe and dry thanks to Azteca111 for their great service.

The end project was AMAZING!! All offices turned out great with the window design. It was a very smooth transition from start to finish. I hope to include picture SOON!! Rick and his crew are by far the best at what they do. I will continue to use their services for our office needs.

The person who came and gave the estimate was very knowledgeable and polite. He explained everything very well. But, we ended up using another contractor for the job. My overall experience with him was excellent.

We went with another company that was closer to us but would consider using this company for a larger project.

These guys are awesome. We had our custom lattice-work fence (facing street) blown down in the December windstorm. We wanted to replace as original, but were on a tight insurance budget. Rick found what we thought was pre-fab fencing that was very close, but upon receipt of the material (Home Depot) it was clearly substandard. Rick had photographed the original fence work, and reworked the pre-fab to match tthe original...can't tell the difference between this new fence and the other original fence on the property. Cudos Rick and team!

The remodel is currently in progress; I anticipate that it will be completed by mid-November 2011. Azteca 111 Builders has been fantastic throughout the remodel. They have a solid team, which is headed up by Rick and Lucia Valdez. They have been steadily completing the work, while keeping me regularly informed with updates regarding the progress of the townhouse. Rick has impeccable taste, vision, and craftsmanship. So far, my townhouse is shaping up to be the home of my dreams. Call me one very happy client!

My old water heater finally gave up last Wednesday night. I had to find a way to replace it quickly. I called Home Depot and scheduled an estimate. I found that with all the work they said they had to do and the heater, the bill was over $2000.00. This seemed outrageous to me. I called Rick to see if there was a possibility that one of his plumbers could do the job. Rick and the plumber arrived at my home around 5PM. They discussed the job and while Rick picked up the new water heater, his plumber took the old one out. Rick returned with the heater and they quickly completed the job including a good clean up of the room. I was very pleased with the speed in which they could complete the job along with saving me quite a bit of money in the process. The heater works great and I am a happy person