Azteca 111 Builders Inc

Description of Work: They remodeled an entire unite of one of our apartments. Their work included flooring, lighting, cabinets, and plumbing.

Description of Work: Replaced window and re-stucco'd exterior of home in area of replacement. Installed nice quality casement window.

Description of Work: I used Azteca Buildings for an estimate on building small steps.

Description of Work: Azteca 111 Builders gave me a bid for an extensive remodeling job.

Description of Work: Remove hazardous big rocks on our hillside slope

Description of Work: Azteca 111 Builders did work on retouching my deck. They had actually built the deck a year before.

Description of Work: Gave quote on remodeling.

Description of Work: Demolished and removed old staircase from parking area up to house. Dug out area to allow significant room for staircase. Built new staircase with railing and landings.

Description of Work: Rebuild an attached porch and stairway and repair wood and concrete on an older home in the Hollywood hills.

Description of Work: I contacted Rick in late August of 2009 to demolish and rebuild my garage as well as giving me estimates on remodeling my bathroom and kitchen. He responded quickly and we made an appointment to meet and go over the project. We met two days later and he looked over the areas that I needed to have either rebuilt or remodeled. I was delighted when his bids came in quickly. I reviewed the details with him and we decided to start on the biggest project which was to demolish and rebuild my garage that was beginning to collapse. The garage had been red tagged by my homeowners insurance company as too dangerous to use. I was eager to get started as quickly as possible. Rick had the plans drawn up and submitted them to me to review. After reviewing the plans and making a few changes we agreed on the project and he applied for the permit to demolish and rebuild according to the plans. That is when the problems began. Rick made at least 8 to 10 trips to get the permit. Each time the plan checkers would add on new requirements and reject the plans. We hired a structural engineer to review the plans and make the changes required by building and safety. Again, he went to the plan checkers and they again rejected the plan. The frustration for both of us was beginning to build. Finally, in November, he again took the revised plans to be reviewed. At first the plan was rejected but this time he explained that his client was ready to file a law suit unless the plans with the changes were promptly accepted. He explained to them that all the changes they had required had been incorporated into the new plans and there must be a point when they would find the plans acceptable. After waiting more than three hours while the plan checkers and their supervisors had a conference over the plans, he was given the permit to go ahead with the demolition and framing of the garage. By this time it was almost December and of course, the rains had started. There were numerous delays due to the weather however, I must say that Rick's crew was very efficient and worked as much as they could to prepare the site for the new garage. The initial plan called for a foundation, concrete floor and the installation of a french drain on the side of the garage near the property line that I shared with a neighbor. When it was discovered that the original garage had no foundation, the plans needed to change. We had the structural engineer develop new plans to add the foundation and reinforcing the retaining wall. (I probably have the only garage in Silverlake with a 12 inch thick retaining wall) Again, the plans were not accepted. Each time he took the plans, there were modifications from the plan checkers even though he had complied with every change they had previously recommended. This project was becoming a nightmare! I appreciated Rick's patience throughout the entire project as the delays and demands seemed to be endless. He worked with the engineer and made all the changes only to hear that more were needed. I might add that this was a very simple building with walls, a roof and a floor. There was a little in the way of electrical wiring but no plumbing. Finally sometime in February, after several trips, meetings with the engineer and conferences with building and safety, the rest of the permit was issued. Work began again immediately and the building took shape quickly. I wish I could say that this was the end of delays but that would be way too much to ask for. Rick was patient and reasonable through this entire project. His work was always cleared without modifications when the site inspector reviewed what had been done. Our site inspector seemed to truly understand how to build a garage. I don't believe I can say that about the plan checkers. The building proceeded until completion. The final inspection was over quickly and the garage was ready to use sometime in late April. There was still some additional work to complete but it moved along quickly. While Rick and his crew were working, I mentioned I needed to call a plumber for a slow running drain in my bathroom. Rick said not to bother as he would have one of his crew clear it. Another nightmare began. The drain pipe fell apart where it goes into the outsIde wall. Upon further inspection under the house, they found my drain pipes in that area were all disintegrating. Further, they found that the previous contractor who replaced the plumbing and installed copper pipes for the waterlines, actually installed copper where it could be seen and connected it to galvanized pipe. The sight under my house was a horror story. The pipes were leaking and we found that the bathtub drain was simple draining into the dirt under the house. My waterlines needed to be redone with all copper and drain lines needed to be replaced. This was most unexpected. Rick prepared an estimate,which I thought to be most reasonable and the work began immediately. He checked out the kitchen lines and found a water leak that had been caused when my cabinets were installed 25 years before. A nail had nicked the hot water line and the water had dripped into the wall for years. His men worked several days and made all the repairs including replacing all the galvanized waterlines with copper. In less than a week, I had drains that actually drained water and new water lines with incredible water pressure. I cannot say enough about the problems we encountered and the thorough way that Rick addressed them. Yes, it did cost more as one would expect but when everything was finished, my house and garage were sound again. When you live in the hills of the Silverlake area in an older home, problems do happen. Each time we encountered one of these problems Rick had a reasonable solution which would work for me. I have never had the opportunity to work with a more pleasant contractor. His work crew was polite, considerate of my home and worked hard the entire day. This has been a long building experience but I can't say enough good things about Rick's diligence in completing it. I am certain that none of us ever expected the problems that were encountered in the process of building a simple garage. I plan to have Rick come back when I can remodel the kitchen and bathroom. By the time he finished this project the garage was completely rebuilt, at least 5 windows in my home had to be replaced due to the new and unexpected requirements for the garage roof, a couple of leaks in my house roof were repaired, my yard sprinkler valves (which leaked constantly) were replaced and my house has new and better plumbing with drains that actually work. Yes, it cost a lot more than we expected but I certainly got my money's worth.

Description of Work: Exterior painting, installing new door, installing large amount of terra cotta and malibu tile on front porch and along side of house, fabrication and installation of wrought iron gates in front and along side of house.

Description of Work: Our office Boardroom was remodeled. We had a huge old cabinet built into a wall, it was old and tired. It housed an ancient TV. We romoved the built in cabinet and built a solid wall, we added a fresh coat of paint to the entire room. Also added a fabric covered pin board on a different wall. We hung a nice flat screen TV with a beautiful frame. All connections to the TV are hidden from view...very profesional.

Description of Work: None. Never provided estimate.

Description of Work: Rick designed and built a workout facility in a commercial building. Including two spa like showers with a Zen appeal. We now have a great facility to use here at work, that is enjoyed by all.

Description of Work: new copper plumbing, concrete step outside of french doors, recessed lighting for laundry room, new drywall in same room, and drywall painted...

Description of Work: Designed and built a wooden fence with a decorative entry gate and electronic swinging gate for the driveway.

Description of Work: Was told could not get an estimate until client hires his architect to draw up plans and present proposal from city permits. I was confused.

Description of Work: Azteca 111 Builders came to look at our garage and gave us an estimate on installing some French doors and moving our water heater closer to our house.

Description of Work: Designed and built a waterfall next to my deck.

Description of Work: Received a visit for an estimate and never heard from them again.

Description of Work: Kitchen remodel. Cabinets refinished, new hardware, new appliances, supervising counter installation and tilework.

Description of Work: Our main project was removing an eyesore of a deck and replacing it with a brick patio and a pergola. Our house is about 80 years old and Rick found similiar aged reclaimed brick for the patio and reclaimed wood for the pergola. We also had Azteca 111 add some finishing touches like a small gate and they converted an iron gate into a mechanical gate with wood for extra security and privacy. We had leftover materials (mostly reclaimed bricks) and Rick and his team were great about suggesting ways to use the brick throughout the yard. That extra effort really provided some eye catching finishing touches in the yard.

Description of Work: None came to look at the job and then blew me off. If there was some basis for it in the job or our interaction it was subtle enough to escape me.

Description of Work: Built a deck, patio with flagstones and a gazebo for a spa

Description of Work: We had poor drainage around the house and water damage inside. Rick's crew lowered the patio and walkway on two sides of the house by a few inches, which involved cement and brick work, and re-routed some drains. They drilled weep holes in our retaining walls and installed a French drain along the top of one retaining wall. They also replaced the sprinkler heads with drip lines to reduce the amount of water being used and ensuring that water no longer sprayed against the house; and replaced a couple of dripping hose bibs. They removed a large tree that had sent a root underneath the house. Inside, they replaced damaged drywall, repainted several rooms, and did some electrical work. They removed the kitchen cabinets and appliances in order to replace the damaged pipe, and reinstalled the cabinets and appliances. A subcontractor also replaced extensive amounts of hardwood floor.